A. Helps boost cardiac health by reducing blood pressure
Scientists based on their research found that high levels of antioxidants and vitamins in guava leaves may protect your heart from damage.
Guava leaves extract has been linked to lower the blood pressure “a decrease in ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and increase in ‘good’ LDL cholesterol. As high levels of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and high blood pressure may lead to heart diseases and stroke, intake of guava leaf extract may help improve cardiac health
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. /16395418/
Scientists believe that intake of guava fruits helps to maintain sodium and potassium levels in blood and reduces blood pressure
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B. Reduced blood sugar levels
Guava fruit has a high fibre content and low glycaemic index. Low Glycaemic index inhibits the sudden increase in sugar levels, while the fibre content performs its function by maintaining and regulating the sugar levels.
C. Boosts Immunity
Guavas are richest source of Vitamin C. It helps to improve immunity. Guava juice is used to reduce the severeness of ‘Scurvy’ which is caused by Vitamin C deficiency.
D. Improves Digestion
A human can get 12% of fibre content required for a day from a single fruit. It helps in proper digestion and intake of guava seeds helps to improve the health of intestine.
E. Improves Eye Sight
Vitamin A present in guava helps fight and slows down eye related problems like Macular degeneration and cataract development and also plays a crucial role on improving eye sight.
F. Reduces risk of Cancer
Various components like Lycopene, quercetin, vitamin C and other polyphenols act as potent antioxidants which neutralise free radicals generated in the body, thus preventing growth of Cancer cells. Guava fruit has shown to be widely successful in reducing prostate cancer risk and also inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells since it is rich in lycopene.
G. Relieves painful symptoms of menstruation
Scientists in their various research had found that guava leaf extracts reduce the intensity of pain during menstruation. An intake of 6 mg of guava leaf extract daily resulted in reduced pain intensity. Leaf extract also helps in relieving uterine cramps.
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