Steaming dragon fruit helps to improve constipation, but can not be used to treat constipation, and steaming temperature is not recommended too high, to prevent the loss of nutrients.
Dragon fruit steamed nutrient loss is not very much, the nutritional value is still very high, containing a lot of water, pectin, cellulose and so on. The water contained in dragon fruit after consumption can play a role in moistening feces, preventing the role of dry stools. The pectin contained is an intestinal probiotic factor that can form a pectin layer in the intestinal tract to help digestion.
The fiber in dragon fruit is also effective in aiding the improvement of constipation. As we all know, cellulose is a kind of polysaccharide and will not be absorbed by the body, but it can absorb a lot of water, promote intestinal peristalsis, increase bowel movement, and keep the stool smooth.
It should be noted that dragon fruit is not a drug, there is no treatment of disease. Constipation patients should be timely consultation, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.