Zea mays – Knowledge and References \- Taylor & Francis

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• Corn silk fraction is also enriched with various phenols, maizenic acid, gum, and oils. Thus, it is used as a medicinal source for the treatment of nephrites, diuresis, hypoglycemia, nephrotoxicity, and as an anti-inflammatory and anti-fatigue agent.
• Carotenoids present in Zea mays may reduce melanoma cancer cells, gastric cancer cells, and leukemia cells.
• resistant starch in Zea mays helps in lowering cholesterol, atherosclerosis, and the risk of cervical cancer.
• Zea mays is the richest source of macronutrients such as potassium, having diuretic properties.