Boiled corn water contains a lot of vitamins A, B, K, C and many other nutrients that increase resistance and prevent aging.
Every morning before going to work, I buy a bag of corn juice to bring to the office to drink. Please advise if drinking a lot of corn juice is harmful? (Le Thanh - 38 years old, Ha Dong, Hanoi )
Physician Do Minh Tuan - Hanoi Oriental Medicine Association advises:
In traditional medicine, corn water is considered a very good cooling drink, helping to purify the body, support urination and improve kidney function. Since ancient times, people have used this drink to reduce symptoms such as edema and help eliminate toxins through the urinary tract.
Corn water contains many natural minerals such as potassium and magnesium, along with antioxidants such as flavonoids, lutein and zeaxanthin - compounds that help protect eye health, reduce damage caused by free radicals and improve blood circulation.
Specific effects you can refer to:
1. Prevent aging
Boiled corn water contains many vitamins such as vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, K, C… and micronutrients in natural form. These substances help slow down the aging process and increase resistance.
2. Cooling and detoxifying
Boiled corn water contains many antioxidants that are good for stimulating the removal of toxins from the body, enhancing liver function, excretory function and reducing the risk of fatty liver disease.
3. Weight loss support
Corn water is low in calories and has a diuretic effect, helping the body eliminate excess water and toxins, thereby reducing belly fat naturally. Therefore, this drink is good for those who want to lose weight.
4. Cholesterol control
Corn silk water also helps control cholesterol in the body. High cholesterol leads to some dangerous cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, drinking corn silk water helps you stay away from heart-related diseases.
5. Treatment of urinary tract diseases, kidney stones
Due to its antiseptic and diuretic properties, corn water fights urinary tract infections. Corn water reduces inflammation, soothes discomfort, and prevents the growth of bacteria.
Regular use of boiled corn water for people with kidney, bladder and ureter stones will dissolve stones formed from urate, phosphate, carbonate. In addition, boiled corn water helps improve the condition of frequent urination in patients with inflammation or prostate enlargement.
In addition, according to some studies, nutritional components such as vitamins A, B1, B2, K and some essential minerals in corn silk are good for metabolism. Therefore, using boiled corn water early in the morning can promote the process of urine excretion and kidney purification; prevent the accumulation of minerals and toxins in the urinary tract.
Although corn water is good, you should note that the following people should not use it: People with low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, pregnant women with little amniotic fluid or during menstruation, people with hyperlipidemia, blood clotting disorders.
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