GUAVA; MUCH MORE THAN FOOD By: Caleb Asiedu
Guava is a tropical fruit found in places like Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, etc. Whilst some people use it in beverages, others eat the fresh fruit and leaf. Even the bark is used in home remedies for many conditions. Medicinal constituents of Guava Guava is a rich source of vitamin A, C (about three times than orange), vegetable fibre (in the form of pectin), proteins and potassium (even more than banana). It also has a significant amount of magnesium, phosphorus, Niacin, and the B vitamins. Health Benefits of Guava Guava is unknowingly considered by many as nothing more than a mere food without any extraordinary therapeutic benefits. Below are top 11 therapeutic benefits of guava. 1) GUAVA LOWERS THE RISK OF CANCER. Guava leaf extract inhibit the PGHS-1 and 2 productions in the cancer cells and suppress cyclooxygenase reaction and DNA synthesis rate. 2) GUAVA IMPROVE BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL. Guava h...