The benefits of jabuticaba for health are numerous: it reduces the effects of asthma, prevents cardiovascular diseases, cancer and type 2 diabetes, improves digestion, is detoxifying and others that I will explain below.
The jabuticaba, with a scientific name Myrciaria cauliflora, It is a tree of the Myrtaceae family, native to Minas Gerais and the state of São Paulo in Brazil. Its fruits, which grow close to the trunk, can be eaten raw or used to make jellies, juice or wine. It is known by different names: guapurú, yabuticaba, jaboticaba, yvapuru, taanumox or jabuticada
Its fruits grow close to the trunk and thicker branches. These stand out for being a purple color that turns black when mature. The rind is fine and thin, while its pulp is whitish and juicy with a slight bittersweet flavor..
The effects of jabuticaba become latent in the bronchial areas. They open and allow to be properly oxygenated, reducing the effects of asthma.
Its daily use can improve the quality of life of patients with this disease.
Its anti-inflammatory effect is due to its high anthocyanin content. A diet rich in jabuticaba keeps inflammation levels regulated and under control.
In addition, if we add other natural anti-inflammatories such as berries to this diet, we can even prevent the development of chronic diseases.
Without going any further, its fruit can function as a precise remedy against inflammation of the tonsils if we decide to use them as a decoction..
The fruit has been found to contain a type of depside (polyphenolic compound) called jaboticabin.
This component develops such health benefits that the risk of HIV infection reduces your chances of appearing.
A study carried out with obese rats concluded that foods rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols help reduce the chances of suffering from cardiovascular disease.
These chemicals help regulate our lipid metabolism, reducing cholesterol and triglycerides on the one hand and increasing good cholesterol (HDL) on the other. The cause of high cholesterol levels can lead to different heart attacks or even strokes.
The peel is essential if we want to get the most out of this benefit, since it is the main source of dietary fiber, reducing LDL and cholesterol levels.
The percentage of protein in jabuticaba is very high, with a total of 0.08 milligrams per 100 edible grams.
It is also high in minerals such as calcium (6.3 milligrams), iron (0.49 milligrams), and phosphorus (9.2 milligrams) or vitamin C, according to reports from the FIM Nutrition Laboratories in Havana.
On the other hand, it must be emphasized that it presents minimum percentages of carbohydrates
Antioxidants play a very important role here. Specifically, we refer to phenolic compounds such as anthocyanins, which have various anti-cancer properties.
In addition, they fight against free radicals avoiding the deterioration of cells and genetic DNA mutations.
According to a study carried out with mice, the rind of the jabuticaba fruit is an effective blood glucose regulating solution.
Therefore, its use can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes..
Thanks to its high fiber content, our intestinal flora will be regulated. In this way, we can go to the bathroom without any complications..
If we opt for a continuous use of its fruits, we can avoid diseases such as diarrhea or constipation. In addition, its different nutrients help clean and detoxify our intestines.
The high percentage of iron that its exotic fruits enjoy serves to improve the quality of life of pregnant women.
For years, jabuticaba has been administered to women suffering from "lows" due to pregnancy. The administration of its fruit made up for the iron deficiency in addition to avoiding the appearance of anemia in the blood.
Jabuticaba has high levels of calcium, potassium and magnesium. Without a doubt, these minerals help improve the quality of our bones and teeth.
Without going any further, a study affirmed that this plant can be used as an economical alternative for the control of dental diseases.
It also prevents osteoporosis to a great extent and reduces arthritis symptoms. The latter is reduced due to the different anti-inflammatory properties that jabuticaba possesses..
Our skin will appreciate the intake of the fruit of the jabuticaba. There are different reasons for this:
It is not uncommon to see lotions and shampoos on the market that contain the words "with jabuticaba extract".
The different nutrients it contains will help prevent hair loss and eliminate its greasy appearance..
The fruit of the plant carries out a process of elimination of toxins, specifically in the liver, although it also has organic effects at a general level.
Are you observing that you age too fast? Try to ingest the fruit of this plant more regularly. It contains high levels of antioxidants that fight free radicals, or in other words, the damaging cells of our body. These are one of the main causes of aging.
According to a study, the highest amount of known antioxidants are found in the peel, so it is essential to use it if we want to prevent cell damage.
As data, it has recently been revealed that jabuticaba is more effective than blueberry in this regard.
We can ingest the jabuticaba without fear of exceeding calories. For every 100 grams we consume, 50 calories will be added to our diet.
In addition, its fiber content manages to control appetite and prevents overeating. In this way, it makes us feel fuller for long periods of time..
Several investigations carried out during a total of ten weeks in animals, verified that the jabuticaba peel had anti-obesity properties.
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