11 health benefits of lotus seeds

Lotus seeds are good for digestion, cardiovascular health, sexual health and pregnant women, helping to lose weight, sleep well, relax, lower blood sugar, prevent oxygen, and reduce inflammation.

Doctor Huynh Tan Vu, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital - Campus 3, said that lotus seeds are not only used for snacks, sweet soup, jam, and many delicious and nutritious dishes, but are also valuable medicinal herbs. used as medicine.

These seeds are rich in nutrients, cholesterol-free, high in vitamins and contain beneficial, antioxidant plant compounds such as flavonoids, glycosides, phenolics and alkaloids. Therefore, lotus seeds are considered a rich source of nutrients and bring many health benefits.

Helps sleep well, relax, and reduce stress

Many studies have shown that the alkaloids contained in lotus seeds exhibit many neuropharmacological activities, such as sedative, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, and neuroprotective effects.

In addition, lotus heart also has the effect of improving sleep thanks to its glucoside, vitamin B, vitamin C and alkaline substances, helping to calm the mind, ease sleep, and improve headaches or migraines.

Good for cardiovascular

Low fat and cholesterol content, combined with high potassium, makes lotus seeds a heart-healthy food.

Low sodium and high magnesium in lotus seeds keep the heart healthy, prevent diabetes, prevent obesity and balance blood pressure.

Isoquinoline alkaloids - the ingredients that create the bitter taste of lotus heart, have been shown to have sedative and antispasmodic effects, helping to dilate blood vessels and reduce blood pressure.

Hypoglycemia

Studies have demonstrated the hypoglycemic effects of the minerals potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and manganese in lotus seeds. In addition, lotus seeds contain less sodium and more potassium, so they reduce blood pressure and are good for diabetics.

Fiber and carbohydrates in lotus seeds also contribute to neutralizing cholesterol levels in the blood, helping to stabilize and prevent many complications and cardiovascular diseases.

AIDS digestion

Lotus seeds are rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation, promote regular bowel movements, reduce symptoms of diarrhea and contribute to overall intestinal health.

Lotus seeds also contain small amounts of alkaloids that contribute to the antispasmodic activity of the intestines, thereby reducing diarrhea.

Good for pregnant women, supports fetal development

Lotus seeds are an excellent source of calcium and folate for pregnant mothers and fetuses. In addition, this food also helps comfort the fetus, prevents miscarriage, prevents diarrhea, and strengthens the mother's immunity.

Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine in lotus seeds has been researched to effectively reduce nausea in pregnant women.

Improve sexual health

Lotus seeds contain plant bioactive compounds that significantly increase sexual desire in both men and women. They promote blood flow to the reproductive organs, supply these tissues with essential nutrients and energy, and promote sexual health and fertility.

Erectile dysfunction in men and poor sexual desire in women can be effectively treated by adding a few roasted lotus seeds to the normal diet.

Lose weight, lose fat

Lotus seeds are low in calories but rich in protein and fiber. Adding lotus seeds to your diet is a way to support weight loss, fat loss, and fight obesity.

Research shows that lotus seeds can inhibit the formation of fat cells, reduce the weight of adipose tissue, and improve blood lipids. In addition, polyphenols in lotus seeds can improve lipid composition in the body, significantly reduce intracellular lipid accumulation, and slow down the weight gain process.

Antioxidant, anti-cancer, immune enhancing

Fresh lotus seeds have 31.24 mg/kg of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant. Along with other plant compounds with antioxidant activity, eating lotus seeds helps strengthen immunity to fight infectious agents and remove harmful oxygen free radicals from the body, helping to reduce inflammation. the risk of certain diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer...

Research shows that the nepherine compound in lotus seeds can kill and inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells.

Against aging

Research shows that lotus seeds also have a role in skin protection and care and are widely used as an anti-wrinkle and whitening agent.

Eating these seeds regularly can help maintain youthful skin and slow down the aging process thanks to the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants found in lotus seeds.

Additionally, L-isoaspartyl methyltransferase is an anti-aging enzyme in this food that helps repair and enhance collagen production in the body.

Anti-inflammatory, pain relief

Studies show that lotus seeds contain kaempferol, a natural flavonoid, which can prevent inflammation and help repair aging tissues, prevent dermatitis, and limit skin diseases.

Antioxidants can also reduce inflammation, benefiting inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease.

The anti-inflammatory effect found in lotus seeds helps soothe pain in the oral cavity, supporting pain relief from canker sores and mouth ulcers.

Flavonoids in lotus seeds can help relieve pain.

Improve taste

The large amount of astriment (astringent) in lotus seeds is useful in improving taste, helping to bring back appetite due to illness or other causes.