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Lettuce is rich in nutrients, including a large number of β-carotene, antioxidants, vitamin B 1, B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, a large number of dietary fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and other trace elements and a small amount of iron, copper and zinc. Strengthen the digestion and absorption of protein and fat, improve the blood circulation of the stomach, and eat lettuce often.
Lettuce contains a substance called protocatechuic acid, which has obvious inhibitory effect on cancer cells, especially in resisting digestive system cancers such as gastric cancer, liver cancer and colorectal cancer. Vitamin E and carotene in lettuce can protect eyes, maintain normal vision and relieve eye dryness and fatigue. Lettuce is cold, and people with frequent urination and stomach cold should eat it carefully. Because lettuce may contain pesticide and fertilizer residues, it must be cleaned before eating raw.
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Baidu encyclopedia-lettuce