Benefits of guava fruit
There are several benefits from eating guava fruit (‘Koyya’ in
Tamil) Here are a few:
Diabetes - both
fruit and guava leaves can help lower blood sugar levels.
Reduce hypertension - Reduces
heart attack risks. The fruit is a hypoglycemic in nature and rich in
fiber are beneficial for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. A
medium-sized guava can cover 20 percent of the body`s daily requirement of
potassium. Research also suggests regular consumption of potassium can lower
blood pressure.
Preventing cancer - Guava
contains cancer-fighting antioxidant, lycopene. Lycopene in guava more readily
absorbed than those from tomato due to differences in cell structure. Lycopene
consumption is quite influential in the reduction of prostate cancer risk in
men. All types of guava contain high antioxidant, especially in fleshy red
guava.
Good for digestion - Guava
is very rich in soluble fiber, which is believed to facilitate digestion. Fiber
helps to protect the intestinal mucous membrane by reducing the adverse effects
of toxins and bind cancer-causing chemicals in the colon.
Increase brain function - The content of Vitamin B in guava plays an
important role in the healthy functioning of the brain. Guava is rich in
vitamin B3 and B6. Vitamin B3, also known as niacin which serves to stimulate
brain function and improve blood flow, and vitamin B6, also known as
pyridoxine, is an important nutrient for brain and nerve function.
Source
of antioxidants - Guava is
a source of antioxidants and vitamin C. It provides more than three times the
daily intake requirement.
Skin care - Skin care products often we find a material called astrigent. The high content of Astrigent in guava has benefits, to soften and improve skin texture. It also contains additional nutrients that are beneficial for the skin, vitamins A, B and C. As a result, the skin looks tighter, preventing prpremature aging and other skin problems.
