1. Plant Viagra
Liu Na, a member of the National Food Nutrition and Advisory Committee, once pointed out that the mucus of okra contains a substance similar to natural hormones, called LM (Lepidimoide), which can strengthen the kidney and replenish deficiency, and is a suitable vegetable for kidney health care; Hebei, my country The research report of the Binhai Agricultural Research Institute of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences also pointed out that okra contains special medicinal ingredients, which can strengthen the kidney and tonify deficiency, and have an adjuvant treatment effect on male organic diseases. "The reputation. However, its aphrodisiac effect is different from the chemical drug Viagra (Viagra mainly acts locally), it works gradually through the regulation of the whole body (anti-fatigue, increasing endurance, promoting blood...), so its effect is milder and lasting, without side effects ;
2. Plant ginseng
There is very thick mucus in the pulp of okra, which is very nutritious, so it is called "plant ginseng" in Japan. Wang Junyao, Zhou Jun, Tang Guping and people from the Shaw Hospital in Zhejiang, Zhejiang University of Pharmacy and other units in our country conducted comparative experiments on the anti-fatigue effects of ginseng and okra: including endurance experiments, hypoxia resistance experiments, cold and heat resistance experiments and blood lactate levels after strenuous exercise. The experimental results show that the effect of okra and the same amount of ginseng is equivalent, a veritable green ginseng;
3 Anti-aging
Various tests show that the content of okra flavonoids is about 2.8%, and flavonoids are a strong antioxidant, which can effectively remove oxygen free radicals in the body. The ability to prevent oxidation is more than ten times that of vitamin E. This antioxidant effect can prevent cell degeneration, aging, and prevent the occurrence of cancer.
4. Beauty and beauty
The vitamin C and soluble fiber contained in okra can promote digestion and beauty, and the combination of the two has a mild protective effect on the skin, which can replace some chemical skin care products; soluble fiber can also promote the excretion of organic substances in the body, Reduces the accumulation of toxins in the body and lowers cholesterol levels.
5. Protect eyesight
The nutritional value of okra is very high. The vitamin A it contains is a component of rhodopsin that senses weak light in visual cells, which can well protect the retina, ensure good vision, and prevent cataracts.
