The name of konjac is probably unfamiliar to many people. It is a rhizome plant, also called glucosinolate. China has a very large area for planting. After nearly a decade of research, konjac has been made into Konjac flour. There are hundreds of foods made from konjac. And studies have shown that it has a variety of functions such as lipid-lowering blood sugar and anti-cancer purge. Konjac contains glucosinolates, is a polymer compound, has a strong water absorption, the volume of water after swelling can be 80-100 times, easily digested and absorbed after eating. And can absorb cholesterol and bile acids, have a certain effect on lowering blood pressure and reducing the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Konjac also contains soluble dietary fiber, which is effective in suppressing postprandial hyperglycemia, so konjac flour and its products are ideal hypoglycemic products for diabetics. After application can reduce the burden on the islets.
Principle of action
1. As a soluble dietary fiber, KM forms a protective layer around the food to prevent digestive enzymes from interacting with food.
2. KM in the water can be water swelling (80-100 times), can suppress appetite, produce a sense of satiety, so that decreased food intake.
3. KM can be delayed to prevent the absorption of nutrients such as cholesterol and monosaccharides, thereby reducing the synthesis of lipids and acids in the body.
4. KM has the function of intestines and laxatives, which can increase the amount of bowel movements, so it has the role of intestinal cleansing.
How to eat
Blood purification agent
Because konjac glucomannan can effectively inhibit the absorption of cholesterol, bile acids and other fat-decomposing substances in the small intestine, promote the excretion of fat, reduce the fat, cholesterol into the blood, reduce the total amount of triglyceride and cholesterol in the serum, so it can prevent The role of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and cardiovascular disease. According to the relevant data, if the human body takes 3 grams of konjac glucomannan every day (all three servings) and insists on long-term consumption, the above effects can be achieved.
Qingchang Dao
A large number of studies have shown that the unique bundle hydrogel fiber of konjac can maintain a certain degree of filling in the intestine, promote the physiological motility of the intestine, soften the feces, accelerate the speed of bowel movement, relieve the pressure of the bowel, and relieve the pain of constipation.
Anti-cancer
The unique bundle hydrogel fiber of konjac promotes the rapid elimination of heavy metal elements and food toxic substances in the intestine, reduces the contact time between harmful substances and the intestinal wall, prevents intestinal absorption of these substances, and eliminates retention in the stomach, intestine and gallbladder. It is an ideal anti-cancer health food that effectively reduces the probability of harmful bacterial infections in the colon and rectum.
Anti-diabetic
Due to the high viscosity of konjac glucomannan, it enhances the stickiness of the chyme in the digestive tract, delays the retention time of the chyme paste in the stomach cavity, and forms a protective film on the intestinal wall, effectively suppressing the blood sugar level and the urine sugar value. rise. Experts at home and abroad have confirmed that konjac food is an ideal food for people with diabetes and has the effect of lowering blood sugar, improving symptoms, and controlling the condition.
Healthy food
The Hymana substance in konjac makes people feel full after eating, thus reducing the amount of food people consume and the energy consumption of human body fat, which helps to control people's weight and achieve natural weight loss. Healthy consumers often eat and can maintain a good posture.
Calcium supplement
100 grams of konjac natural food contains about 43 mg of calcium, more importantly, the calcium content contained in it is easily dissolved and absorbed by the body. This calcium-rich product is also the preferred calcium supplement.
Balanced salt
Konjac has the effect of regulating or balancing body salt. (Nutrition proves that the daily intake of salt in human body should be kept below 10g)
Detoxification
Its rich plant cellulose helps to activate intestinal functions, accelerate the excretion of harmful toxins in the body, and prevent and reduce the incidence of diseases of the intestinal system diseases.
9. Clean stomach
A large number of soluble plant fibers promote gastrointestinal motility, which can reduce the residence time of harmful substances in the gastrointestinal tract and the gall bladder, effectively protect the gastric mucosa and clean the stomach wall.
10. Weight loss
The United States Walsh double-blind method confirmed the role of konjac in weight loss. The research results of West China Medical University further confirmed this effect: After eating konjac flour for 30 days, the weight loss rate was 78.4%, and the decrease ranged from 0.5 to 4.7 kg. The filling effect of dietary fiber in konjac foods in the stomach increases satiety and reduces the absorption of heat-producing nutrients, which can prevent obesity and reduce weight. Human experiments showed that the weightlifting athletes took 16% of konjac food without limiting diet and drinking water, and weighted 2.45 kg (3.2% of original body weight) in 3 days.