1. What is corn

Maize is an annual cultivated plant of Maize in Gramineae, also known as corn, sorghum and so on. It is very tall, the stalk is very strong, upright, up to one to four meters high, usually unbranched, and there are aerial roots at the nodes at the base. Its leaves are wide, linear lanceolate, with wavy folds at the edge and strong midrib. It is widely cultivated all over the country. It is also a name of traditional Chinese medicine. It has a wide range of medicinal values. It has the effects of diuresis and detumescence, regulating intestines and stomach and so on

2. Efficacy and function of Maize

Anti aging: corn is flat and sweet in nature. It has the effects of diuresis and detumescence, invigorating the spleen and appetizing, clearing dampness and removing heat. It also contains a longevity factor called glutathione. After reacting with selenium, it will produce a substance called glutathione oxidase, which has a certain effect of restoring youth and delaying aging. Therefore, eating at the beginning of autumn can not only remove autumn dryness, but also delay aging

Disease prevention: it is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, amino acids, trace elements and other nutrients. After being absorbed by the human body, it can reduce the concentration of cholesterol in the blood and prevent it from settling in the blood vessel wall. Therefore, regular consumption of maize has a good effect on the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and other diseases

Beauty and weight loss: its germ is rich in vitamin E, which can promote the division of human cells and prevent wrinkles on people's skin. Its diuretic and defecating effect also helps people lose weight. Moreover, its calories are relatively low, and it won't gain weight if you eat it often

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