What Are The Health Benefits Of Papaya Fruit In The Body?

What are the health benefits of papaya fruit in the body? Papaya is a healthy versatile fruit that is packed with a tremendous number of antioxidants which can help reduce inflammation and fight off diseases.

The Nutrition Facts for one small papaya are:

Calories: 59

Carbohydrates: 15 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Protein: 1 gram

Vitamin C: 157% of the RDI

Vitamin A: 33% of the RDI

Folate: 14% of the RDI

Potassium: 11% of the RDI

There are also small trace amounts of calcium, magnesium, and Vitamins B1, B3, B5, E and K.

Research studies has shown that fermented papaya can reduce oxidative stress in older adults and people with prediabetes, mild hypothyroidism, and liver disease. There are small research studies that have shown that lycopene in papaya can reduce the risk of cancer.

“One of the biggest reasons why so many American experience chronic inflammation is because of all the unhealthy foods and lifestyle choices that they eat.” Celebrity Fitness & Nutrition Expert Obi Obadike

Studies have also shown that fruits that are high in lycopene and has vitamin C like in papaya, may help with promoting heart health and reducing the risk of heart disease.

One of the biggest reasons why so many American experience chronic inflammation is because of all the unhealthy foods and lifestyle choices that they eat. Research studies show that antioxidants that are rich fruits and vegetables such as papaya can help reduce inflammation in the body.

There are studies that have shown that papaya can help with skin sun damage. There was one study where the group supplemented lycopene for 10 to 12 weeks decreased redness after sun exposure. One of the more reasons for wrinkles, sagging of skin and skin damage is excessive free radicals.

The powerful antioxidant in papaya does a great job of helping your skin recover from sun damage. The papain enzyme in papaya can help improve digestion. There was a study where a group took a papaya-based formula for 40 days had significant improvement in constipation and bloating.

The Bottom Line is papaya that is rich in antioxidants such as lycopene can help reduce the risk of many chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, etc.

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