Agave syrup has a mass of useful properties. Thanks to the richness of various vitamins and minerals, it is an ideal sugar substitute for those who wish to lead a healthy lifestyle or, for example, lose weight.
The benefits and harm of agave syrup
Syrup from this fruit is obtained by digestion until the liquid becomes thick and viscous. The syrup contains a large number of useful substances, for example:
- vitamins E, K, A, B, B;
- iron;
- magnesium;
- zinc;
- selenium;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- sodium;
- phosphorus;
- copper;
- a mixture of antiglucosides;
- glucose;
- fructose;
- inulin;
- dinodrip;
- anordrine;
- essential oils;
- resin.
Here, what agave syrup deserved recognition and popularity:
- A natural remedy is a perfect sweetener and a sugar substitute with a lower calorie content. Those people who want to get rid of excess weight is recommended to use syrup as a sweetener of drinks. In addition, this is a great option if you are worried about the health of your teeth.
- Agave syrup benefits the gastrointestinal tract, improving the functioning of the intestine. With regular use of syrup, you can adjust the work of the gastrointestinal tract, and the similarity with lactulose makes it an excellent laxative.
- Sweet medicine strengthens the immune system.
- It is proved that agave syrup helps to remove harmful substances from the body.
Some people argue that it is this remedy that can excrete the fluid perfectly from the body, and also helps reduce fever temperature. But these properties have not been scientifically proven, and therefore it is impossible to affirm the effectiveness of agave syrup as 100% as effective as an antipyretic.
Like any medicine, agave syrup can harm the body. So, for example, this wonderful sweetener is strictly forbidden to diabetics because of the content of fructose in it.
Precautionary measures
If too much syrup is used, it can cause:
- an allergic reaction of the body;
- a set of excess weight;
- diarrhea ;
- heartburn;
- indigestion.
The use of sweet syrup is not recommended for people:
- with diseases of the liver or gallbladder;
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- with diseases associated with a deficiency of hormones.
It is also worth mentioning that dark agave syrup has contraceptive properties. Therefore, there is a possibility that with prolonged admission, pregnancy may not occur. Due to its components, or rather anorthrine and dinondrinum, oppression of egg cells occurs. But at the same time, absolutely hope for such protection from unwanted pregnancy is not recommended.