Baobab is a common wild fruit tree that grows in Africa and some parts of Asia. It's rich in antioxidants, caterenoids, polyphenols and flavanoids. Baobab helps the body to ward off chronic diseases, inflammation and oxidative cell damage. Some of the healthy benefits of eating baobab powder includes the following;
1. Rich in vitamin C
Baobab powder is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and collagen. This helps to strengthen the immune system of the body, by warding off carcinogenic properties and free radicals. This in turn helps the body to fight off harmful bacteria and infections.
2. Promotes healthy digestion
Baobab powder is rich in soluble fiber. This helps to stimulate healthy gut, due to the priobotics intake. Baobab also promotes healthy gut health, hence healthy digestion.
3. A great source of calcium
Calcium deficiency is a common occuring problem in most developing countries. Teenage girls undergoing menstruation and post menstrual women are at a higher risk of suffering calcium deficiency. This is due to the regular loss of blood. Baobab powder is rich in iron, magnesium, phosphorus and folate. This helps to prevent calcium deficiency in the body.
4. Good for the skin
Being rich in antioxidants, caterenoids, vitamins, and folate. Baobab powder helps to increase collagen production in the body. This helps to combat free radicals in the body, hence promoting healthy skin regeneration.
5. Immune booster
Baobab powder is rich in antioxidants, caterenoids, polyphenols, flavanoids, vitamins, bioactive phytochemicals, anti-inflamatory, anti-bacteria and anti-cancer properties. This helps to combat free radicals, oxidative cell damage bacteria. Regular usage of baobab powder helps to increase white blood cells in the body.
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