Passion fruit - Passiflora edulis is a species of vine in the family Passionflower. This plant is native to South American countries (Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil) but is already widespread in many parts of the world.
This plant is grown throughout the tropics and subtropics from India, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, the Caribbean, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Peru, California, Florida, Haiti, Hawaii, Australia, East Africa, Mexico, Israel and South Africa.
Health benefits of passion fruit
1. Preventing respiratory diseases
In case you have respiratory diseases, passion fruit will work as a natural lung tonic. Passion fruit juice will help you relieve unpleasant symptoms such as phlegm in your throat, asthma, dry cough or shortness of breath.
Many studies are also taking advantage of passion fruit as an alternative natural remedy when patients are not responding to conventional asthma prescriptions.
2. Good for Diabetics
Passion fruit contains many simple sugars that help to increase physical strength without harming blood sugar, so it is very good for diabetics.
Passion fruit contains phytochemica compounds, phenolic acids and flavonoids that not only help fight cancer cells but also prevent cardiovascular disease and fight infections. Illustration: Internet
3. Prevents the growth of cancer cells
Passion fruit contains phytochemica compounds, phenolic acids and flavonoids that not only help fight cancer cells but also prevent cardiovascular disease and fight infections.
4. Sedation
Passion fruit contains many compounds that help cool down and calm down very well. People who have trouble sleeping if drinking passion fruit before going to bed will feel relaxed and easy to fall asleep.
5. Stabilize blood sugar
Studies show that passion fruit can be added to the diet to treat diabetes due to its ability to lower blood sugar. At the same time, passion fruit also works to reduce bad cholesterol and improve insulin function.
6. Protects the heart
Passion fruit is rich in potassium, an important mineral that helps regulate blood pressure, relaxes blood vessels and enhances blood flow. Thereby can reduce stress on the heart and improve overall heart health.
The flavonoids and phenolic acids present in passion fruit can also help with better cholesterol control: increasing good cholesterol and reducing bad cholesterol that clogs the arteries, impairing the functioning of the heart.
Passion fruit is a rich source of vitamin A, a particularly beneficial nutrient that helps beautify the skin. Other antioxidants in passion fruit like vitamin C, riboflavin and carotene also help promote skin health and reverse the signs of aging. Illustration: Internet
7. Strengthen the immune system
Passion fruit contains high levels of vitamin C, vitamin A and amino acids such as proline, valine, tyrosin, trenin, arginine, etc., which promote white blood cell activity and fight infections caused by bacteria and viruses. At the same time, these substances also have strong antioxidant effects, helping to maintain a healthier immune system, preventing some common minor diseases.
8. Help beautify the skin
Passion fruit is a rich source of vitamin A, a particularly beneficial nutrient that helps beautify the skin. Other antioxidants in passion fruit like vitamin C, riboflavin and carotene also help promote skin health and reverse the signs of aging.
9. Reduce stress
Potassium and folate in passion fruit can improve brain health and reduce stress and anxiety. In particular, potassium is used to help regulate blood flow and enhance cognition, while folate can prevent Alzheimer's disease and memory decline.
In addition, you can also add some natural foods that are very good for the brain such as walnuts, olive oil, sardines, avocados... in combination with drinking lots of water.
Potassium and folate in passion fruit can improve brain health and reduce stress and anxiety. In particular, potassium is used to help regulate blood flow and enhance cognition, while folate can prevent Alzheimer's disease and memory decline. Illustration: Internet
10. Strong bones
Passion fruit is a rich source of minerals like magnesium, calcium, iron and phosphorus that can support bone health. The minerals in passion fruit, when combined with other rich sources of minerals in green vegetables and milk can help maintain bone density and prevent osteoporosis.
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