Guava is a tropical fruit that provides multiple health benefits, not only because it is a rich source of vitamin C; but because it also contains phosphorus, niacin, potassium, vitamins A and B, iron, calcium and folic acid.
Health professionals recommend frequent consumption of this fruit, because it It contributes to the production of collagen, as well as helps to strengthen bones and teeth. Just like it favors the absorption of iron from food and the body generates resistance once morest the spread of infections.
With regard to blood, being a fruit rich in fibers, it contributes to regulate sugar. In addition, the leaves of this fruit, as they contain polyphenols and triterpenes, help modulate glycogen metabolism. To this is added that since it is a good source of antioxidants, it also helps to lower blood pressure, since it favors the relaxation of blood vessels and improves vascular function. As it has potassium, this mineral is beneficial for controlling blood pressure levels.
Another aspect that stands out from its benefits is that by allowing a better absorption of iron, guava consumption can become a strategic ally to prevent and improve anemia. On the other hand, some scientific studies indicate that the extract of guava leaves might help reduce the intensity of menstrual cramps, because it has analgesic properties that relieve pain and discomfort.
Being rich in fiber, this fruit helps stimulate bowel movements, preventing constipation. Besides, when ingested with peel it helps to combat heartburnbeing excellent to complement the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers.
And even if you don’t believe it, If this fruit is incorporated into a diet to lose weight, it will be a good ally in that purpose, since by containing fiber, this favors the feeling of satiety, reducing hunger. Even thanks to these fibers, with the regular intake of guava you can favor the reduction of LDL or “bad” cholesterol, because by reducing its absorption, its amount in the blood is reduced and it contributes to its excretion in the bile.
Last but not least, it has been identified that the consumption of red or pink guava is excellent for the skin, since it provides lycopene which is an antioxidant compound that protects the dermis from damage caused by ultraviolet rays and regulate the amount of free radicals circulating in the body, thus preventing premature aging of the skin. In addition, it helps to increase the body’s defense cells, due to its high content of vitamin C, which helps improve the immune system; which, in turn, causes greater resistance to contracting viruses or bacteria.
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