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Amazing Health Benefits of Guava Fruit

Guava is a common fruit. Although all fruits have health benefits, the benefits of guava are one step ahead.

Updated on: 12 January, 2021 2:39 PM IST By: Professor Rajendra Kumar
Guava Fruit

Guava is a common fruit. Although all fruits have health benefits, the benefits of guava are one step ahead.  Eating a guava a day is good for your health.  Not only guava but also guava leaves are known for their medicinal properties.

Guava contains more vitamin C than orange. Therefore, it is recommended to consume one guava daily to boost the body's immune system.

Guava and guava leaves are indispensable for diabetics.  Dried guava leaf powder and peeled guava effectively control blood glucose.  The best way to get the result is to dry the guava leaves and add it to water.

Benefits of Guava

Studies show that they help prevent cancer by stopping the growth of free radicals in our body.  Its antioxidants inhibit the growth of cancer cells.  Ingredients such as lycopene and Vitamin-C are also known to fight cancer.

Guava is mentioned whenever it comes to heart health because of its ability to lower bad cholesterol.  In addition, it can increase the level of good cholesterol.  It is also good for people with high blood pressure.

Guava can cure constipation.  This is a result that it contains a lot of fiber.  Therefore, eating it accelerates the bowel movement.  It is also known to improve digestion.

It is rich in Vitamin A which is good for the eyesight.  It is also used as a remedy for night blindness and other ailments.  It is a fruit that bears more quantity than carrots.

There are many benefits to the fetus if  mother consumes guava.  It contains Vitamin B 9, which strengthens the baby's nerves.

Regular consumption of guava not only promotes good health of teeth and gums but also eliminates bad breath and dental diseases.

Magnesium in guava helps in reducing stress and relaxing muscles and nerves.  Guava also contains B 3 B 6 which improves brain function.  Guava also has a special ability to stimulate the nerves in the brain.

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