The properties of papaya, an extraordinary fruit

Among other antioxidants, lycopene present in papaya helps prevent premature aging. It also prevents the oxidation of cholesterol, which is useful to prevent heart attacks

Who does not like the papaya? This fruit not only saves a sweet and pleasant flavor, but also its attractive color makes it one of the favorite fruits of large and small alike. This time, we review the wonderful properties of papaya, ranging from good digestion to relieve inflammation.

Papaya is a tropical fruit native to Central America, quite soft to be consumed and usually orange texture.

One of the main properties of the papaya on human health is to make it easy and efficient digestion of food, as they contain important digestive enzymes in this process. Within these enzymes include pa-pain. To make it easier digestion of food is good to eat a portion of papaya after meals, especially when it comes to heavy meals, and thus avoid problems such as upset stomach and nausea.

As mentioned above, one of the advantages of consuming papaya is the prevention of inflammation, a property that is due to the same enzyme pa-pain. One of the uses that can be made in this direction is to apply slices or papaya peel the skin in those areas with burns or wounds. Thanks to its astringent properties, the papaya can help remove the layers of dead skin that are in the manifestations of diseases such as psoriasis.

Papaya is also a major source of vitamin C, which, as we know, helps prevent cell oxidation. Vitamin C and beta-carotene, which can be found in this tropical fruit, also function as important anti-inflammatory. Another significant antioxidant obtained from the papaya is lycopene, which helpsprevent premature aging. This is also important to note that antioxidants are extremely valuable substances in preventing heart attacks, cholesterol because they will not rust and does not form blockages in the blood stream.

Taking into account both these important benefits that can be purchased with regular intake of papaya, we hope this will encourage you to include in your diet and recommend these benefits to your loved ones.

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