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Friday, 19 February 2016

The Benefits Of Star Fruit In Curing Hypertension, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Heart, Cholesterol, And Many Diseases







Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) contains carbohydrate, protein, choline, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, zinc, copper, and iron.It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, expectorant, and antimicrobial properties.

Star fruit contains caramboxin and oxalic acid that can be harmful to individuals suffering kidney stone and kidney failure.Flavonoids in star fruit include quercetin, epicatechin, and gallic acid.Star fruit is rich in antioxidant and polyphenolic compounds, such as flavonoids ; quercetin and rutin to protect against heart attack and stroke.Star fruit flowers are used to treat coughs in children.Star fruit leaves are used for the treatment of stomach ulcers and boils.Extract from the leaves of star fruit can be effective against liver carcinoma cells.

A 1/2 cup serving of raw star fruit supplies 5 percent of the RDA (recommended daily allowance) of potassium, 3 percent of the RDA magnesium, and 4 percent of RDA of dietary fiber.A single one-cup serving of raw star fruit provide 76 percent of the RDA of vitamin C.






The Benefits of Star fruit
  • Prevents diabetes
  • Reduces the risk of cancer
  • Decrease the risk of stroke
  • Treats headache
  • Contributes the strength of bone
  • Lowers risk of heart disease
  • Decreases depression
  • Strengthens teeth
  • Prevents high blood pressure
  • Decreases cardiovascular disease
  • Regulates the amount of potassium in the body
  • Prevents obesity
  • Purifies the blood
  • Prevents high cholesterol
  • Prevents osteoporosis
  • Treats indigestion
  • Prevents gastrointestinal disorders
  • Increases urine output
  • Suppresses cough
  • Protects mucous membrane of the colon from exposure to toxic substances
  • Delays aging process
  • Makes skin glow
  • Reduces a tendency towards acne breakouts
  • Keeps hair strong and healthy
  • Treats nausea
  • Improves blood circulation
  • Cures diarrhea
  • Fights against liver cancer
  • Cures ringworm
  • Relieves chicken fox
  • Stimulates the flow of milk in lactating mothers
  • Treats sore eyes
  • Keeps the metabolism of the body steady and strong
  • Wards off flu
  • Stops vomiting
  • Rids the body of parasitic infestation
  • Loses weight
  • Boosts the immunity system
  • Prevents constipation
  • Cures eczema
  • Treats boils and ulcers
  • Fights against the microbial Bacillus cereus, E.coli, Salmonella typhus
  • Treats fever
  • Prevents muscle cramps
  • Cures sore throat
  • Prevents the absorption of LDL (bad) cholesterol
  • Treats stomach ulcers
  • Treats pus-filled skin inflammations in muscle tissue
  • Wards off cold
  • Protects cell from damage
  • Develops resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the body


Studies of Kuna Indians living on San Blas Islands of Panama indicated that High epicatechin intake of star fruit may significantly decrease the risk of cancer, diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular disease.

Science has shown that individuals in extreme arctic climates, such as military personnel, skiers, or researchers, experience a significant reduction risk of cold for 50 percent by ingesting amount of vitamin C in star fruit.

According to Article in 2009 published in Nutrition Reviews stated that Eating plenty of dietary fiber in star fruit might help in preventing high blood pressure, stroke, obesity, and gastrointestinal disorders.

In 2006, Researchers at The National University Singapore extracted and studied antioxidant polyphenol compounds in the star fruit.They found that  the total oxidising activity (TAA) of star fruit was 510 micromoles per gram, making the star fruit as an excellence source of antioxidants.

According to The University of Maryland Medical Center stated that Vitamin B6 in star fruit promoted magnesium absorption.



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