Unexpected health benefits of guava fruit and leaves

Guavas contain many important vitamins and nutrients. Guava fruit and leaves help reduce blood sugar and cholesterol, are good for the heart, and prevent diabetes.

Guavas are rich in vitamins and minerals. In particular, guavas are rich in vitamin C. People often think that oranges have the most vitamin C, but in fact, a guava provides 4 times more vitamin C than an orange. In addition, guavas have 10 times more vitamin A than lemons.

This fruit also contains vitamin B2, vitamin K and vitamin E. These vitamins all help the body become healthier. Dietary fiber and folate are also found in guava, along with manganese, phosphorus, iron, calcium and potassium. With so many vitamins and nutrients, guava has the ability to fight inflammation and prevent high blood pressure, cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

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The fruit is not the only part of the guava tree that is beneficial to your health. Don’t throw away the guava leaves, as they can be used to make tea. Guava leaves are used in many medicinal recipes, not only in Vietnam but also in South America and Mexico. Guava leaves are rich in antioxidants and can help treat intestinal problems. They also contain antibiotics that help treat diarrhea.

Guava leaves are also good for the heart and circulatory system. Compounds in guava leaves reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels, helping to stabilize heart rhythm in patients with arrhythmia.

Eating guava and using guava leaves are very helpful for diabetics, especially after eating a meal rich in carbohydrates./.

According to VOV.online