Dragon fruit contains captin, carbohydrate, protein, fiber, carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin C, phosphorus, iron, calcium.It is the fruit of several cactus species.It is also called pitaya.Dragon fruit has very low energy density, which means it has very few calories compared to its serving size.
There are three types of dragon fruit :
- Hylocereus undatus (white-fleshed dragon fruit) has red-skinned fruit with white flesh.
- Hylocereus costaricensis ( red-fleshed dragon fruit) has red-skinned fruit with red flesh.
- Hylocereus magalanthus (yellow dragon fruit) has yellow-skinned fruit with white flesh.
The compositions of fatty acid in dragon fruit seed oils include :
- Linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acid)
- Oleic acid (omega-9 fatty acid
- Alpha-Linolenic acid (omega-3 fatty acid)
- Palmitic acid
- Stearic acid
- Cis-vaccenic acid
- Palmitoleic acid
- Myristic acid
Dragon fruit has antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.The phytochemical captin in dragon fruit is used as a medication to treat heart problems.Lycopene is responsible for red colour in dragon fruit that has been shown to be linked with lowering the risk of prostate cancer.The consumption of dragon fruit excessively can be harmful for the health because it contains fructose.Carotene in dragon fruit has been linked to a number of anti-carcinogenic qualities and can reduce the size of tumors.
The Benefits of Dragon fruit
- Lowers the risk of prostate cancer
- Reduces colorectal cancer
- Stengthens bones
- Strengthens teeth
- Heals bruises and wounds faster
- Strengthens the immunity system
- Helps in the formation of blood and tissue
- Protects against heart disease
- Improves eye sight
- Reduces triglycerides
- Lowers weight
- Lowers the levels of blood sugar or prevents diabetes
- Prevents respiratory problems
- Decreases the levels of cholesterol
- Lowers blood pressure
- Induces the release of digestive juices
- Reduces constipation
- Reduces irritable bowel syndrome
- Stimulates cell regeneration
- Increases the white blood cell count in the body
- Inhibits the entrance or the growth of fungal or bacteria infections in organ systems
- Increases muscle mass
- Protects cells from oxidative damage by free radicals
- Keeps the skin tight and firm
- Prevents premature aging
- Improves the body's bowel movements
- Prevents arthritis
- Prevents asthma
- Treats acne
- Rids the body of toxic heavy metals
In 2010 A Study published in The Journal Pharmacognosy Research found that The Consumption of dragon fruit might lower the risk of developing heart disease and the risk of high blood pressure.
One Study explored with positive results that The ability of tropical fruits like dragon fruit could inhibit human cytochrome P450, which was highly expressed in the liver, but also known to be present other tissues, such as in the small intestine, lung, and kidney, and especially linked to congenital glaucoma.
Studies concluded that A diet of fresh fruits and vegetables containing lycopene, such as dragon fruit and excercise were found to be protective against prostate cancer.
Studies have even shown that Pregnant women and breast-feeding women are safe to eat dragon fruits without any worry of risks.
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention said that Filling the diet with more low-energy-dense foods like dragon fruit could help in losing weight and make it easier to maintain a healthy weight.
Studies suggest that The glucose found in dragon fruit aids in controlling the blood sugar level for diabetes patients.
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