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Functions and Efficacy of Lettuce About the Benefits of Eating Lettuce
1, clearing bowel and relaxing bowels, fresh lettuce contains a lot of dietary fiber and water, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, accelerate food digestion, help defecation and prevent constipation.

2, increase appetite, lettuce leaves contain lettuce, which is bitter, it can stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, promote digestion and increase appetite.

3, calming and sleeping There is a sweet and bitter ingredient in the milky white juice of lettuce stems and leaves-inulin, which has the effect of calming and sleeping.

4, weight loss and slimming, lettuce has high water content, contains a lot of dietary fiber, low fat and calories, high potassium content, can relieve constipation and diuresis, clear the intestines and detoxify, and can play a role in losing weight and slimming.

5. The content of nicotinic acid in hypoglycemic lettuce is high, which can enhance the effect of insulin, have the ability to regulate blood sugar level and reduce the occurrence of diabetes. Regular consumption of lettuce by diabetics can improve glucose metabolism.