What is konjac? What are the effects and uses of konjac?

Everyone must be familiar with konjac, but people's understanding of it is mostly limited to hearing about it, and not many people really understand konjac. In fact, konjac is a kind of food and medicine, and its edible value and medicinal value are both excellent. In order to let everyone fully understand konjac, understand what it is, and know its effects and uses, I will give a detailed introduction to it below.

What is Konjac

Konjac is a general term for the plant konjac of the Araceae family. There are many species of konjac, and more than 260 species have been discovered worldwide. More than 20 species exist in China, of which eight are unique to China. The underground tubers of this plant are mostly oblate, and they are the main food for people. They contain natural polysaccharides and a variety of nutrients that are beneficial to the human body.

Efficacy and Use

1. Protect cardiovascular system

Konjac contains a large amount of glucomannan, which can accelerate the metabolism of bile acid and cholesterol in the human body. It can also promote the decomposition and excretion of fat in the human body, reduce the content of cholesterol and triglycerides in human serum, soften blood vessels, and prevent arteriosclerosis. It is the protector of human cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems.

2. Improve human immunity

Konjac contains a unique nutrient called mannan, which can inhibit the carcinogenesis of human cells and has a significant inhibitory effect on the metabolism of cancer cells. In addition, the high-quality dietary fiber it contains can stimulate the human body's mechanism and produce a variety of anti-cancer ingredients. In addition, konjac can eliminate a variety of viruses and bacteria in the human body and promote the regeneration of immune cells. Regular consumption can not only prevent cancer, but also improve the body's overall immunity.

3. Lose weight and detoxify

Konjac is a low-calorie food ingredient. The glucomannan it contains will absorb water and swell after entering the human body, which can make people feel full and reduce the body's intake of other high-calorie foods. In addition, konjac is rich in plant cellulose, which can cleanse the intestines and detoxify, speed up the metabolism of toxins in the body, and reduce fat accumulation in the human body. It can play a significant role in weight loss while detoxifying.