Health benefits of guava fruit
Guavas are low in calories and fats but contain several vital
vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant poly-phenolic and flavonoid
compounds that play pivotal role in prevention of cancers, anti-aging,
immune-booster etc.
The fruit is very rich source of soluble dietary fiber (5.4 g per 100
g of fruit, about 14% of DRA), which makes it a good bulk laxative.
Thefiber content helps protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing
exposure time to toxins as well as binding to cancer causing chemicals
in the colon.
Fresh guava-fruit is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin-C;
provides more than three times the DRI (daily-recommen ded intake).
Outer thick rind contains exceptionally higher levels of vitamin C
than central pulp.
Scientific studies shown that regular consumption of fruits rich in
vitamin C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents and
scavenge cancer causing harmful free radicals from the body. Further,
the vitamin is required for collagen synthesis in the body. Collagen
is the main structural protein in the body required for maintaining
the integrity of blood vessels, skin, organs, and bones.
The fruit is very good source of Vitamin-A and flavonoids like
beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein and cryptoxanthin. The compounds are
knownto have antioxidant properties and are essential for optimum
health. Further, vitamin-A is also required for maintaining healthy
mucusmembranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in
carotene is known to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.
Studies suggest that lycopene in pink guavas prevents skin damage
fromUV rays and offers protection from prostate cancer.
Fresh fruit is a very rich source of potassium; contains more
potassium than banana per 100 g of fruit weight. Potassium is an
important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling
heart rateand blood pressure.
It is also a moderate sourceof B-complex vitamins suchas pantothenic
acid, niacin, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin E and K, and minerals
like magnesium, copper, and manganese. Manganese is used by the body
as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.
Copper is required in the production of red blood cells/
No comments:
Post a Comment