Pawpaw is a tropical fruit that is consumed due to its numerous benefits. It is packed with vitamins such as Vitamin K, antioxidants and minerals all proved to be important to the body.
They are fresh and soft fruits that have been used in different culinary way such as smoothies and salads. According to a number of publications, here are the benefits linked with consuming papaya;
1.Suppresses cancer properties
Different researches confirms that the lycopene antioxidant found in these fruits are good in suppressing risks of cancer. The antioxidant properties keeps away the growth of cancerous cells more for breast cancers. It also slows the progression of the growth of these cells.
2.Improves heart health
Pawpaw boosts heart health according to a number of studies. The vitamins especially Vitamin C and also antioxidants have been confirmed to protect the heart and also reduce inflammation and the risks of suffering from a heart disease.
3.Fights inflammation
Chronic inflammation is a source of a number of infections most of which are contributed by eating unhealthy foods and bad lifestyles. The antioxidants in pawpaw helps in reducing inflammation hence keeping diseases at bay.
4.Improves digestion
Pawpaw contains the papain enzyme that eases the break down of proteins in the body. This also reduces risks of constipation and other bowel irritable symptoms.
5.Improves skin appearance
Several studies have found out that pawpaw do have the ability of keeping the skin more youthful and toned. The antioxidants reduces the activity of free radical activity which is mostly linked with reducing wrinkles and also skin damage.
6. Strengthens bones
The vitamin K, calcium and other minerals found in papaya have been confirmed to improve the strengthen of bones. Low intake of these fruits as well as low intake of Vitamin K have been linked with increased bone fractures.
