- Reduce Cholesterol
Bamboo-rich bamboo plays an important role in reducing cholesterol in the blood. Consuming bamboo shoots regularly can lower LDL or Low Density Lipoprotein known as bad fats. A study conducted by Park and Jhon from Washington State University reported that bamboo shoots have the effect of reducing cholesterol levels.
- Prevent Heart Disease
Phytonutrients contained in bamboo shoots have an important role in maintaining heart function. According to a study, phytosterols and phytonutrients found in bamboo shoots can inhibit LDL cholesterol dissolved in the body. This cholesterol may increase the risk of heart disease. Bamboo shoots also contain potassium which is very important to keep the normal heartbeat.
- Helps Lose Weight
Bamboo shoots are low in calories and fat is also high in fiber is perfect for those who sedag try to lose weight. High fiber in bamboo shoots can make you feel full for longer time so you will not be easy to feel hungry.
- Fighting Cancer
The phytonutrients present in bamboo shoots can act as antioxidants. These antioxidants will prevent the body from oxidative stress caused by free radicals because oxidative stress can cause DNA damage and then cause cancer.
- Reduce Inflammation
Bamboo can reduce most of the inflammation in the body because it contains anti-inflammatory properties. Consuming bamboo shoots regularly can prevent you from inflammation caused by some infection due to bacteria, viruses or other factors.
- Relieve Constipation
Fiber is effective to relieve constipation. Bamboo fibers can soften the stool so that the stool will pass through the colon more easily and relieve constipation.
- Boost the immune system
Bamboo shoots contain lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can boost the function of the immune system against several diseases. Antioxidants in bamboo shoots can strengthen the cells to prevent free radicals from entering the body.
- Relieve Respiratory Disease
Bamboo shoots have anti-inflammatory properties that can help to cure respiratory diseases especially those that occur in the upper tract of the respiratory system. Water used to boil bamboo shoots can also be used to cure sore throat and cough if mixed with honey.
- Improve Digestive Health
Fiber in bamboo plays an important role in maintaining healthy digestive health. Fiber also plays a role in improving bowel movement and growth of good bacteria in the intestines.
- Reduces Inflammation of Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infection is a disorder in the urinary tract caused by a bacterial infection. Bamboo has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can reduce the inflammation that occurs in the urinary tract.
- Lowering Blood Pressure
Fiber contained in bamboo shoots also gives the effect of lowering blood pressure. In addition, bamboo shoots also contain potassium which will control the fluid balance in the body and keep blood pressure normal.
- Cleaning Wounds
Eating bamboo shoots regularly can speed wound healing because of the anti-inflammatory properties contained therein. Vitamins and minerals from bamboo shoots also improve regeneration of new skin cells and cleanse the wounds.
- Maintaining Skin Health
Bamboo shoots contain vitamin E which provides great benefits for the skin. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that can prevent damage to the effects of free radicals in the body, especially damage that occurs in the skin. Free radicals are also one of the causes of skin aging. So if you want to have healthy and young skin, eating bamboo shoots can be a good choice.
- Preventing Atherosclerosis
With its effect that can reduce cholesterol, bamboo shoots can also prevent the accumulation of cholesterol in the walls of blood vessels, especially arteries. LDL or bad fats are a major cause of arterial thickening or atherosclerosis and the major factors that can lead to heart disease.
- Preventing Diabetes
High fiber in bamboo shoots can delay the absorption of sugar into the blood so it can maintain normalcy of blood sugar levels after eating because of high blood sugar levels will be very dangerous and can cause insulin resistance that leads to the development of diabetes. Eating bamboo is highly recommended for diabetic patients.
- Fight Mushroom Infection
Bamboo does not only contain anti-inflammatory properties but also contains anti-fungus that is effective for curing diseases or skin problems caused by fungi.
- Maintaining Metabolism
Bamboo shoots contain manganese that play a role in the formation of several metabolic enzymes. Eating bamboo shoots can help maintain normal metabolism.
- Bone Health
Bamboo shoots are important for keeping the bones and preventing osteoporosis. Even though consuming bamboo shoots in small amounts, can increase the intake of calcium for the body.
- Preventing Anemia
Iron is a necessary mineral in the formation of red blood cells. Iron deficiency can cause anemia (a condition when the body lacks red blood cells that will affect the transport of oxygen throughout the body). Bamboo shoots contain iron which can prevent anemia.
