The Efficacy and Functions of Buckwheat Flour
Disease description:
I've had hypertension for six months. Initially, I didn't pay much attention to my diet, but after being diagnosed with hypertension, I started to focus more on eating healthily. Recently, a friend recommended buckwheat flour to me. I would like to ask about the efficacy and benefits of buckwheat flour—what are they?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The functions and benefits of buckwheat flour mainly include the following:
1. Regulating blood sugar: Components contained in buckwheat, such as rutin and chromium, help improve insulin sensitivity and promote sugar metabolism, thus providing certain auxiliary therapeutic effects for diabetic patients.
2. Lowering blood lipid levels: Buckwheat is rich in soluble dietary fiber, which can effectively adsorb cholesterol and fat in the intestines, reduce their absorption, and thereby help lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels in the blood, preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
3. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects: Buckwheat contains abundant flavonoid compounds, such as rutin and quercetin, which have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds can scavenge free radicals in the body, reduce inflammatory responses, and protect cells from damage.
4. Enhancing immunity: Nutrients in buckwheat, including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, help improve the body's immune system and enhance disease resistance.
5. Promoting digestion: The high fiber content in buckwheat helps stimulate intestinal peristalsis, increase satiety, improve constipation, and maintain intestinal health.
However, individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold syndromes and poor digestive function should consume buckwheat cautiously.
