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What is Dragon Fruit? Dragon fruit is also known as pitaya or strawberry pear. It is juicy and sweet to eat. Its unique appearance and acclaimed superfood powers have made it popular among foodies and health conscious people. By the way, it is a fruit of South America. But in view of its properties and benefits, now it is being grown all over the world. It can be consumed in the form of salads, marmalade, jellies and shakes.
According to NCBI, dragon fruit has natural antioxidant effects as well as flavonoids, phenolic acid, ascorbic acid and fiber. It helps in controlling the level of blood sugar. For those who do not have diabetes, the consumption of dragon fruits can prove to be a protective shield against diabetes.
Heart related diseases are the result of many other problems in the body. In such a situation, dragon fruit works to keep the heart safe and healthy. Omega-3 and omega-9 fatty acids are present in the seeds of this fruit, which can be helpful in keeping the heart healthy.
According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, dragon fruit has antitumor, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These special properties can help protect women from breast cancer. Along with this, this fruit works to provide relief to cancer patients.
Consuming dragon fruit can reduce total cholesterol triglyceride and bad LDL lipoprotein cholesterol. Excess of which causes stroke and heart related diseases. At the same time, it also helps in increasing good cholesterol.
Arthritis pain is joint pain that results from inflammation or oxidative stress. Dragon fruit is said to be rich in antioxidants. Which can help in getting relief from arthritis pain.
The vitamin C and carotenoids present in dragon fruit can boost your immune system. By which your body is able to prevent infection by protecting white blood cells from damage.
Oxidative stress causes physical and mental damage. Due to which there can be diseases like brain dysfunction like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy etc. Dragon fruit can prove beneficial in getting relief from such degenerative diseases.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always contact your doctor for more details.
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