Persimmons are exotic and delicious fruit which not only have a sweet taste but also it has many health benefits. Some of the health benefits of persimmons are care of the skin, lower blood pressure, boost cognitive function, strengthen your bones, increase your metabolism, lower cholesterol, boost your immune system, improve digestion, prevent various types of cancer, reduce signs of aging and it has ability to improve eye health. Persimmons have many nicknames such as Nature’s Candy,
The Fruit of the Gods and Jove’s Fire. This fruit can be eaten in raw, fresh, dried or cooked form which changes their flavor but in general they are sweet and puply. If it is allowed to ripen fully, then the flesh can almost be scooped out with a spoon. This fruit can lower your blood pressure, so if you are hypotensive, then this fruit can be dangerous for you.
Benefits for Health and Body of Persimmons
Metabolic activity:
Persimmons are rich in B Complex Vitamins such as folic acid, thiamin and pyroxidine which are all essential parts of many enzymatic processes and metabolic functions throughout your body. When you keep high levels maintained, then this means you body will function effectively and efficiently and it will increase your overall metabolism. This can boost your immune system, improve digestion, increase muscle tone and boost energy levels.
Blood circulation:
Persimmons have copper which is an essential element in creating new red blood cells. Without copper, we cannot uptake carious essential nutrients to make additional hemoglobin. When we have increased circulation of healthy red blood cells, then this can increase wound repair and cellular growth, energy levels, metabolism, muscle tone and cognitive function.
Blood pressure:
Persimmons have potassium in high amounts. This element acts as a vasodilator and it lowers the blood pressure, which means that it increases the blood flow to many parts of our bodies. When we have low blood pressure, then this also reduces the strain on the cardiovascular system and it prevents many heart diseases from occurring. This fruit also have many vasodilating organic compounds which further drop blood pressure. This makes persimmons a very good fruits for your heart health.
Eye health:
There are many studies in which is proven that permissions have many health benefits for our eyes. Persimmons have zeaxanthin which is a member of B complex and this member is directly linked to improved eye health due to its behavior as an antioxidant substance. There are many studies in which is shown that this vitamin reduces night blindness, cataracts and macular degeneration.
Anti – aging properties:
Persimmons are rich in many vitamins such as cryptoxanthins, lycopene, lutein, beta – carotene and Vitamin A. All of the mentioned vitamins can function as antioxidants in your body. They reduce oxidative stress and prevent signs of premature aging such as muscle weakness, loss of vision, fatigue, Alzheimer’s disease, age spots, wrinkles and many other conditions.
Anti – tumor properties:
Persimmons have antioxidant properties which can reduce your chances of cancer and also they can lower your risk of developing tumors. This fruit has betulinic acid which is a proven anti – tumor compound. This can reduce your chances of contracting tumors by inducing apoptosis (which is also known as programmed cell death). If you already have a tumor, then this element can reduce the size and it can stop the cancer from metastasizing.
Digestion:
Persimmons are rich in fiber. They have almost 20% of the daily requirement in a single serving. Fiber is adding bulk to the stool and it is stimulating peristaltic motion to move the food through the digestive tract. It increases secretions of gastric and digestive juices. It relieves the symptoms of diarrhea and constipation. It can boost your gastrointestinal system and it can protect you from colorectal cancer and many other similar diseases. Also persimmons can help you to lose weight by defending them against lipid uptake which can lead to obesity.
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