The immense nutritional benefits of the pawpaw you might not know

PawPaws are deciduous trees or shrubs of the custard apple family. They contain dietary fibre, folate, vitamin A, C, E, Calcium, iron, riboflavin, thiamine, beta carotene calcium.

The pawpaw is reputed to carry the most health benefits of any fruit. Some of it's health benefits include;

* They have a mix of nutrients and organic compounds that can help increase platelet count in the body.

* The pawPaw's leaves are widely recognised as a natural cure for dengue fever.

* They are rich in fibre antioxidants and Vitamin C which can help prevent cholesterol buildup in the arteries.

* It has large contents of vitamin C which is a strong immune system booster.

* They are rich in antioxidants which help rid the body of free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, known causes of cancer.

* They contain dietary fibre which helps improve digestion and ease symptoms of constipation and bowel problems.

*The vitamin C and beta carotene plus the enzymes papain and chymopapain present in pawpaws are very efficient in reducing inflammation in the body.

*The vitamin A present in paw Paws can help improve eyesight and reduce age related macular degeneration.

*It can help ease menstrual pain due to the presence of papain in them.

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