Health Benefits of Guava, Amrud Benefits For Health

Health Benefits of Guava

Packed with a myriad of hard, tiny seeds at the centre, guavas, popularly called amrood, are seasonal, tropical fruits that are widely sold in local Indian markets. Apart from their distinctive flavour and lovely intense aroma, guavas are also known for their nutrition and multiple health benefits. Here are top 10 you need to know.

Benefits of Guavas-

1.Lowers risk of cancer
The anti-cancer or anti-tumour property of guavas has been linked to presence of compounds including lycopene, quercitin, vitamin C and various polyphenols present in them [1]. These compounds acts as potent antioxidants that neutralise free radicals generated in the body, which can trigger cancerous growth. There is strong evidence demonstrating the potential of guava extract in preventing cancer of the prostate, breast, skin, colon and lungs. 

2. Natural Skin Toner
The high concentration of vitamins, minerals and nutrients in guava helps in keeping your skin toned, fresh and wrinkle free. Guava is effective in enhancing skin texture, tightening the loosened skin and reviving the lost elasticity of the skin. The astringent qualities of guavas keep your skin free from blemishes, acne, wrinkles and pimples. Washing your face with the decoction of immature guava fruit and its leaves beautifies your skin.

3.Improves Heart Health
 A study published in the Journal of Human Hypertension showed that dietary adherence to guavas improves the sodium/potassium balance of the body, thereby regulating blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Besides, guavas also help lower the levels of triglycerides and bad cholesterol, which contribute to development of heart disease. They also improve the levels the good cholesterol. 

4.Eye Health Improvement
Vit A or retinol is responsible for good eye sight. Guava is rich in retinol, so if you don’t like carrots, you can try a guava for improving  your eyesight.

5.Blood Pressure & Blood Production
The Potassium and Vitamin C have important role to play in our overall cardiac health. Potassium is a key element in maintaining the rhythm and function of all the muscles in our body including heart. The beat of heart which lets the blood flow in and out of heart is actually muscle contraction. The balance of this rhythm is maintained by potassium which is plentiful in Guava.
Apart from muscle function the Vitamin C  in guava helps in growth and repair of body tissue and cartilage resulting in healthy blood vessels. This way, together Potassium and Vitamin C regulate blood pressure and help in normalizing the blood flow through the body.
Guava also contains vitamins like Vitamin E, K, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and minerals like copper, manganese and magnesium which are important for blood formation. Also due to high content of Vitamin C, guava increases body’s capacity to absorb iron.