7潜在的健康益处，营养成分和副作用

qua（ Eriobotrya japonica ）是一种充满异国情调的甜水果，富含重要的营养素，抗氧化剂和类黄酮。它也被称为中国李子，原产于中国。

qua是一种圆形或梨形的果皮，皮肤发黄。它的味道类似于杏子或樱桃。它主要是生吃的，也经过加工制成果酱，果冻和果汁。

the植物的叶子，种子和果实富含许多医学特性。可能有助于促进心脏健康，降低患癌症的风险并预防糖尿病。

在本文中，我们列出了the果对健康的好处，营养成分，配方以及潜在的副作用。继续阅读。

Lo果有什么好处？

1.促进心脏健康

富含钾。矿物质起到血管扩张剂的作用，并减少血管的压力（1）。钾还可以降低血压并保护心脏（2）。水果中的镁对于调节血压和增强心脏功能也是必不可少的（3）。

lo中的酚类化合物可预防细胞损伤并减少炎症，从而改善心脏健康（4），（5）。它们具有抗氧化特性，可以帮助降低罹患心血管疾病的风险。

研究还发现，富含抗氧化作用的食物可以降低患心脏病的风险（6），（7）。食物中的类胡萝卜素浓度还可以降低罹患心脏疾病的风险（8）。

2.可能降低患癌症的风险

动物研究表明，of的叶子和种子的提取物具有抗癌特性（9），（10）。发现lo的甲醇提取物有助于防止人类乳腺癌细胞扩散（11）。

冈山大学进行的一项研究发现，多酚对人口腔肿瘤细胞系具有细胞毒活性（12）。qua含有绿原酸，可能抑制癌症的生长（9），（13）。该酸可防止人结肠癌细胞扩散并导致其死亡（14）。

contain含有β-胡萝卜素。郑州大学进行的一项研究发现，β-胡萝卜素可能具有抗肿瘤作用（15）。

3.帮助治疗糖尿病

研究表明，of叶和种子的提取物可能具有抗糖尿病作用。它们可能有助于控制和预防1型和2型糖尿病（9）。中央台湾科技大学在一项针对小鼠的研究中，lo可降低血糖水平（16）。

长崎Siebold大学对大鼠和小鼠进行的另一项研究发现，lo种子具有降血糖活性（17）。

4.可能提供抗炎特性

具有抗炎特性。诸如心血管疾病和神经退行性疾病之类的疾病与炎症有关（18），（19）。发现汁具有预防炎症的作用（20）。

在小鼠研究中，发现fruit的果实提取物可减轻高果糖饮食引起的炎症（21）。需要更多长期研究来了解of对炎症的影响。

5.可能会降低胆固醇水平

qua含有果胶，一种可降低胆固醇水平的纤维。马斯特里赫特大学（Maastricht University）进行的一项研究发现，果胶可降低人类体内的总胆固醇浓度（22）。但是，这方面的研究有限。

6.可以减少记忆障碍和神经系统压力

提取物可减少记忆障碍，并有助于预防神经系统压力。lo中的类胡萝卜素抗氧化剂可抵抗自由基引起的氧化应激。延世大学医学院进行的一项研究发现，lo具有神经保护作用。水果可以对抗记忆力减退和氧化应激（23）。

7.艾滋病的消化

of叶通常用于舒缓消化系统（24）。lo中的果胶可以起到消化助剂的作用。滋贺医科大学对大鼠进行的一项研究发现，果胶可能会增加肠道粘膜的数量（25），（26）。膳食纤维可以刺激蠕动（波浪状收缩）并促进排便的规律性。

在以下部分中，我们广泛介绍了of的营养成分。

的营养成分

qua是维生素，矿物质和碳水化合物的极佳来源。它还包含单不饱和脂肪，例如omega-3和omega-6脂肪酸。水果中的胆固醇和卡路里也很低，因为它几乎不含任何脂质。根据美国农业部的统计，一杯（149克）的contains包含（27）：

• 能量：70大卡
• 蛋白质：0.641克
• 碳水化合物：18克
• 纤维：2.53克
• 钙：23.8毫克
• 叶酸：20.9毫克

另外，lo含有少量的维生素B1，维生素C，维生素A，核黄素，铜，铁，钙和磷。

promising的这些有前途的好处和营养成分可能会让您想知道如何食用it。查看下一部分以了解更多信息。

如何吃Lo

您可以以不同的方式食用水果。我们提供了一些简单的食谱。

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配料

• 2 to4-inch loquat leaves
• 2cups of water

Procedure

1. Mince the leaves and combine them with the water.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat, cover, and let the tea steep for 10 minutes.
4. Strain and serve hot; or allow to cool and serve iced.
5. You can also enjoy as a hot toddy by adding bourbon and a thinly sliced round of lemon.

Loquat Juice

• 10 loquats
• 1 glass of water
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• A pinch of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black salt (optional)

Procedure

1. Peel the skin of loquats and discard the seeds. Add all the ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend for a few minutes.
3. Add ice and blend for a few more seconds.
4. Serve immediately.

Though loquat is generally safe for consumption, it does have a few side effects that you need to keep in mind. Check them out in the following section.

What Are The Side Effects Of Loquat?

Excess consumption of loquat may cause toxic myopathy. Limited information is available to conclude if the fruit may have any other side effects.

Toxic Myopathy

In a study, a patient with hypertriglyceridemia (high levels of triglycerides) who had ingested 2 litres of loquat leaf tea in two weeks saw a remarkable decrease in triglyceride levels. However, he also experienced inflammatory myopathy (a muscle disease leading to muscle weakness) (28).

No other documented adverse effects have been identified yet.

Conclusion

Loquats are low-calorie and highly nutritious fruits with many health benefits. They contain several plant compounds, vitamins, and minerals. Loquats may help promote heart health, have anti-cancer properties, and may also prevent diabetes.

However, excess intake of loquat may cause toxic myopathy (a disease of the muscles). Take precautions. If you have any related ailments, talk to your doctor before consuming the fruit.

Expert’s Answers For Readers’ Questions

Are loquat leaves poisonous?

The young leaves of the loquat could be slightly poisonous. They contain cyanogenic glycosides that release cyanide into the system upon digestion.

Can you be allergic to loquat fruit?

Loquat fruit may cause allergies in some people. However, there is no scientific evidence to prove this point.

Are loquat seeds edible?

No, the seeds and young leaves of the loquat are not edible. They could be slightly poisonous due to the presence of glycosides. They are unsuitable for human consumption.

How do you know when a loquat is ripe?

A ripe loquat has a yellow-orange color at the top of its stem with no green. The loquat fruit needs to ripen on the tree itself.

What do loquats taste like?

The fruit tastes sweet when ripe and the flavour is a blend of citrus, plum, and apricot.

Should loquats be refrigerated?

If you want to store them longer then they should be refrigerated.

Are loquats related to mangoes?

No, loquats are not related to mangoes.

Can you eat loquat skin?

Yes, you can eat the loquat fruit skins.

What is the difference between kumquats and loquats?

While loquats belong to the family as apples, pears, and peaches, kumquats belong to the orange family.

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