Benefits of Dragon Fruit

Dragon fruit or more commonly known by the Latin name Hylocereus polyrhizus is one of the original fruit of the Central American region and grow in areas with tropical climate, subtropical, temperate climates to dry. Benefits of dragon fruit has been known to all over the world.

Fruit with a flavor somewhat bland or slightly sweet this is a good source of antioxidants that can protect itself from free radicals and cancer. properties of the dragon fruit can neutralize the body of toxins and other heavy metals.

High content of vitamin C in dragon fruit to make the benefits of dragon fruit is very useful for improving immune to help heal wounds. The content of vitamin B2 and B1 in the dragon fruit is very good to improve metabolism and restore appetite. Besides the benefits of dragon fruit can also reduce cholesterol levels because this fruit contains vitamin B3. Dragon fruit can also cope with high blood pressure to cure coughs and asthma.

Dragon fruit containing phosphorus and calcium, so the benefits of dragon fruit can also make strong bones and teeth and form a network of more healthy. Dragon fruit is excellent for those who want to lose weight and reduce blood sugar levels.

Benefits of red dragon fruit known to be effective for lowering blood glucose levels. This red dragon fruit has high fiber content that can help expedite the process of digestion in the body and reduce fat. Red dragon fruit contains a substance-carotene are very good for eye health.

Efficacy of red dragon fruit then is able to prevent and treat heart disease, cancer, to help lower blood pressure. This is because these fruits contain lycopene. Besides these fruits also contain vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, phosphorus, and protein to help build a good network.

To get the benefits of this red dragon fruit, you can make the red dragon fruit juice and consume regularly. Each cup of red dragon fruit juice contains about 100kkal. However, if you do not have time to process them into juice, you can eat them directly to get the properties.