Corn silk contains many groups of compounds such as flavonoids, polyphenols, phenolic acids, fatty acids and terpenoids. Among them, flavonoids are one of the most concerned active ingredients because they have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Corn silk is often used to cook drinking water. However, there is currently no standardized dosage recommended by international health organizations to treat fatty liver or liver diseases. The content of active ingredients can also vary depending on the corn variety, planting conditions, harvesting time and extraction method.
Therefore, if using corn silk as a drink, you should prioritize clean ingredients, not contaminated with pesticides, wash thoroughly and do not add too much sugar. You should not arbitrarily concentrate it into drinks with high content of active ingredients or use it as a substitute for treatment drugs.
How to use corn silk: Use about 10-20g of fresh corn silk or the equivalent amount of dried corn silk.
Wash thoroughly, you can soak it in clean water and then wash it again to remove dirt.
Put about 500-700 ml of water in, bring to a boil and reduce to low heat for about 10-15 minutes.
Filter out the water, let it warm or cool and drink it during the day.
Do not add too much sugar, especially in overweight, fatty liver or people with blood sugar disorders.
Corn silk after cleaning can be dried or dried, stored in a dry place. When using, take a moderate amount and cook into water to drink.
In summary, corn silk is a commonly discarded part but has remarkable research value, especially in terms of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and liver protection abilities.
However, a more effective way to protect the liver is still to maintain a reasonable weight, eat more low-processed foods, limit free sugar and alcohol, and exercise regularly according to medical recommendations.
WHO also emphasized that a healthy diet needs to be based on principles of diversity, balance, moderation and safety.
