Okra Extract

What’s Okra Extract？

Okra, also known as coffee wasabi, is an annual herb in the mallow family. Its chemical composition contains hemicellulose, cellulose, lignin, protein, amino acids, vitamins, phosphorus, iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, manganese and other mineral elements.

Main effects of Okra Extract

Antioxidant, anti-aging

Okra Extract is rich in antioxidant ingredients such as flavonoids and vitamin C, which can remove free radicals in the body and reduce the damage of oxidative stress to cells.
Free radicals are an important factor leading to skin aging and organ function decline. Antioxidant ingredients can help delay the formation of skin wrinkles and improve skin elasticity. At the same time, they have a certain auxiliary effect on preventing chronic diseases caused by oxidation (such as cardiovascular disease).

Regulate blood sugar and assist in sugar control

The polysaccharides in Okra Extract (such as mucopolysaccharides in okra mucus) are the key ingredients for regulating blood sugar:
Mucopolysaccharides can delay the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine and reduce the rate of increase in blood sugar after meals;
At the same time, it may improve insulin sensitivity and help the body use insulin more effectively. It is suitable for diabetic patients or people with high blood sugar as an auxiliary conditioning ingredient.

Protect cardiovascular system and regulate blood lipids

Lowering blood lipids: Dietary fiber and plant sterols in okra extract can inhibit the intestinal absorption of cholesterol and promote the excretion of cholesterol, thereby reducing the levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (“bad cholesterol”) in the blood;
Protect blood vessels: The flavonoids and potassium it contains help maintain vascular elasticity, regulate blood pressure, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis.

Promote digestion and improve intestinal health

Okra extract is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, increase stool volume, and relieve constipation;
At the same time, dietary fiber can be used as “food” for intestinal probiotics, which helps regulate the balance of intestinal flora, improve the intestinal microenvironment, and enhance digestive function.

Enhance immunity

The polysaccharide components in the extract have an immunomodulatory effect, which can stimulate the activity of immune cells (such as macrophages and lymphocytes), enhance the body’s immune function, and improve the body’s resistance to pathogens.

Other potential effects

Nutrition supplement: Contains vitamin A, vitamin E, calcium, iron and other nutrients, which can be used as a source of daily nutritional supplement;
Assists in weight loss: Dietary fiber can increase satiety, reduce calorie intake, and help control weight.