Seven health functions of corn

It has the functions of regulating stomach, benefiting lung and heart, clearing dampness and heat, benefiting liver and gall, delaying aging and so on Prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases According to modern medicine, corn is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, microelements and amino acids Modern research has proved that the content of unsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid, in corn is more than 60% It can reduce the blood cholesterol concentration and prevent it from depositing in the blood vessel wall by cooperating with vitamin E in corn germ Therefore, corn can prevent and treat coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia and hypertension See clearly Corn contains flavonoids, which has a certain effect on the prevention and treatment of retinal macula, so eating more corn has the eye-catching effect Anti cancer and anti-aging Selenium and magnesium contained in corn have cancer prevention and anticancer effects: when selenium and vitamin E are combined, it can prevent more than ten kinds of cancer, especially the most common breast cancer and rectal cancer; in addition, selenium can regulate the work of thyroid gland and prevent cataracts; on the one hand, magnesium can inhibit the development of cancer cells, on the other hand, it can strengthen the peristalsis of intestinal wall and promote the discharge of waste from the body It is also of great significance for cancer prevention Corn contains a longevity factor - glutathione, which, with the participation of selenium, produces glutathione oxidase, which has the function of rejuvenating and delaying aging Corn must be diuretic and corn can lose weight Vitamin E in corn germ can also promote cell division and prevent skin wrinkles Corn must have diuretic effect, corn is conducive to weight loss The expanded popcorn has a large volume, which can eliminate the hunger of obese people after eating, but it has a low calorie content, so it is one of the diet foods Regulate hormones Vitamin E rich in corn can increase hormone secretion through gonad, improve sexual ability and prevent small yield Brain building The glutamate contained in corn also has certain brain function.