The efficacy and contraindications of monk fruit

1. Efficacy

It has the effect of lowering blood sugar. It contains a large amount of mogroside, although its sweetness is much higher than sugar. But it will not affect blood sugar in the body. In addition to not affecting blood sugar, it can also lower blood sugar and is suitable for patients with diabetes and hyperglycemia. In addition, monk fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which can inhibit the intestinal digestion and absorption of carbohydrates and help stabilize blood sugar.

It has the effect of clearing heat and relieving cough. It contains nutrients such as D-mannitol and glycoside, which can promote the production of body fluids and relieve coughs, clear away heat and moisten the lungs. It has a certain effect in alleviating and preventing wind-heat coughs, lung-heat coughs and other symptoms.

It has the effect of improving immunity. Luo Han Guo is rich in nutrients such as amino acids, polysaccharides, vitamins, triterpenes, flavonoids and trace elements necessary for the human body, which can enhance the body's disease resistance and immunity.

2. Taboo

Not to be taken for long term. Taking it appropriately and in moderate amounts can have certain benefits on the body. However, long-term use may cause various physical discomforts, such as diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, etc.

It is not suitable for people with cold constitution. Monk fruit is cool in nature. People with cold constitution or poor gastrointestinal function will put a burden on the body and easily damage the spleen and stomach if they take monk fruit.

It is not suitable for people who have frequent nocturia. Drinking monk fruit soaked in water has a diuretic effect. For this type of people, taking it will aggravate their condition, affect their normal rest, and be detrimental to their health.