Scientists are rethinking bamboo as a powerful new superfood
A systematic review from Anglia Ruskin University reports bamboo shoots may help control blood sugar, support cardiovascular and gut health, reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and promote beneficial gut bacteria; findings come from both laboratory and human studies but emphasize pre-boiling to remove natural toxins.
Why it mattersAnglia Ruskin University's review suggests pre-boiled bamboo shoots could be trialed for blood-sugar and gut-microbiome interventions.