Traditional Chinese medicine research shows that yam contains some special compounds which can just inhibit the activity of hepatitis virus.
Yam has the functions of protecting liver and enhancing immunity. Because some patients with chronic liver diseases have relatively low protein in their bodies, and yam is rich in amino acids, they are conducive to the synthesis of protein, which can prevent low protein symptoms and achieve the purpose of invigorating spleen and nourishing liver. Therefore, patients with chronic liver disease can eat more fresh yam to protect their liver.
中医研究表明,由于山药内含有某类特殊化合物成分刚好可抑制肝炎病毒的活性。
山药具有保护肝脏、增强免疫力的功能,由于一些慢性肝病患者的体内蛋白相对偏低,而山药富含氨基酸,它们有利于蛋白质的合成,可以防止低蛋白症状,达到健脾养肝的目的。所以对慢性肝病患者平日可以多吃鲜山药保护肝脏