Passion fruit which has a number of benefits, what are they?
PRFMNEWS – Passion fruit is a fruit that is round rather oval with small flesh and its seeds that stick together.
The color of the passion fruit is yellow or dark purple when ripe. For those of you who like passion fruit and consume it regularly, here are the benefits for you:
- Lots of antioxidants
Antioxidants are very beneficial for the body because they can help eliminate free radicals in the body. In addition, antioxidants have other functions such as increasing blood flow, especially to the brain and nervous system. Antioxidants can also reduce cellular stress and reduce inflammation in the body that is directly linked to heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
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- Rich in fiber
The passion fruit flesh contains high fiber. As it is known that fiber is very good for digestive health. Such as helping the digestive system, maintaining intestinal health, preventing constipation and intestinal disorders. According to research from the American Heart Association, passion fruit meat is also useful for lowering cholesterol and a healthy heart.
- Reducing blood pressure
If you consume one passion fruit every day, then half of the body’s potassium needs can be met. Potassium is an important mineral in the body that is useful for relaxing tension in blood vessels and increasing blood flow. It also reduces strain on the heart and improves overall heart health so it’s good for those of you who have low blood pressure.
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- Good for bone health
Passion fruit also contains iron, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus which are good for bone health. because it can increase bone mineral density and bone strength. The mineral content found in passion fruit can also produce additional bone material, strengthen existing bone material and speed up repair. This can help prevent or relieve symptoms of osteoporosis, and pain and inflammation that occur in old age. *** (Dian Meilani / JOB)