Lotus root contains a mucin, which is the main reason for the disconnection. What important role does this mucin play in human body? It can combine with bile salts in human body, promote the discharge of bile salts, and also combine with cholesterol in food, which can reduce the absorption of cholesterol in food by gastrointestinal tract, prevent the increase of cholesterol concentration in blood, and also play a certain role in preventing cardiovascular diseases.

Lotus root contains tannin.

Lotus root contains a certain amount of tannin, which makes lotus root have a faint fragrance and has an appetizing and nourishing effect. Tannin of lotus root can also strengthen the spleen and stomach, contribute to the digestion and absorption of food, and is suitable for people with poor appetite and loss of appetite to restore appetite.

Lotus root contains a lot of iron.

The iron content in lotus root is very high. In many parts of our country, women have the habit of eating lotus root to enrich blood. Lotus root has a high iron content, and the components that affect its absorption are almost free. It is an ideal iron supplement food. Eating lotus root can promote the regeneration of red blood cells and has a certain effect on hematopoiesis and blood supplement.

Lotus root contains some dietary fiber.

Now people's life should be based on flour and rice. Many people have certain constipation. In autumn and winter, vegetables and fruits are relatively scarce. Proper consumption of lotus root can supplement a certain amount of dietary fiber for the body, adjust the wettability of feces and relieve constipation.