KHASIAT PINK GUAVA

Health benefits of guava fruit

• Guavas are low in calories and fats but contain several vital vitamins, minerals and antioxidant poly-phenolic and flavonoid compounds that play role in prevention of cancers, anti-aging, immune booster etc.
• The fruit is very rich source of soluble dietary fiber (5.4 g per 100 g of fruit, about 14% of DRA), which makes it a good bulk laxative. The fiber content helps protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time to toxins as well as binding to cancer causing chemicals in the colon.
• Fresh guava-fruit is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin-C; provides more than three times the DRI (daily recommended intake). Outer thick rind contains exceptionally higher levels of vitamin C than central pulp. Scientific studies shown that regular consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge cancer causing harmful free radicals from the body.
• Vitamin C is essential for the collagen synthesis in the body. Collagen is the main structural protein in the body required for maintaining the integrity of blood vessels, skin, organs, and bones. 
• It is also a very good source of Vitamin-A and flavonoids like beta carotene, lycopene, lutein and cryptoxanthin. These compounds are known to have antioxidant properties and are essential for optimum health. Vitamin A also required maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in carotene's known to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.
• Suudies suggest that lycopene in pink guavas prevents skin damage from UV rays and offers protection from prostate cancer.
• Fresh fruit is a very rich source of potassium; contains more potassium than banana per 100 g of fruit weight. Potassium in an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
• It is also a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin E and K, and minerals like magnesium, copper and manganese. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells.
  
  
  

  See the table below for in depth analysis of nutrients: Guava (Psidium guajava),  fresh, Nutritive Value per 100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)

  Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
  Energy	68 Kcal	3.5%
  Carbohydrates	14.3 g	11.5%
  Protein	2.55 g	5%
  Total Fat	0.95 g	3%
  Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
  Dietary Fiber	5.4 g	14%
  Vitamins
  Folates	49 mcg	12.5%
  Niacin	1.084 mg	7%
  Pantothenic acid	0.451 mg	9%
  Pyridoxine	0.110 mg	8.5%
  Riboflavin	0.040 mg	3%
  Thiamin	0.067 mg	5.5%
  Vitamin A	624 IU	21%
  Vitamin C	228 mg	396%
  Vitamin E	0.73 mg	5%
  Vitamin K	2.6 mcg	2%
  Electrolytes
  Sodium	2 mg	0%
  Potassium	417 mg	9%
  Minerals
  Calcium	18 mg	2%
  Copper	0.230 mg	2.5%
  Iron	0.26 mg	3%
  Magnesium	22 mg	5.5%
  Manganese	0.150 mg	6.5%
  Phosphorus	11 mg	2%
  Selenium	0.6 mcg	1%
  Zinc	0.23 mg	2%
  Phyto-nutrients
  Carotene-ß	374 mcg	--
  Crypto-xanthin-ß	0 mcg	--
  Lycopene	5204 mcg	--

  
  
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