Corn is high in dietary fiber and it’s help in constipation and hemorrhoids as well as colon cancer. Corn contains a significant amount of vitamin b12 and folic acid as well as iron which is one of the essential minerals required to form new red blood cells. Corn oil is particularly beneficial for heart health as it has an optimal fatty acid combination, thus enabling omega-3 fatty acids to remove the damaging bad cholesterol and replace them at the bonding sites. Pregnant women should include corn in their diet as it benefits the health of both the child and the expecting mother. The yellow kernels of corn contain substances called carotenoids which reduce the risk of macular degeneration i.e. Impairment of vision at the center of your line of sight. Corn starch is used as an ingredient in many cosmetic products and can even be applied topically to soothe skin rashes, irritation and hair problem.