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Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit

Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit

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Nutritious:

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Dragon fruit contains several micro nutrients like vitamins and minerals specially magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphate Vitamin C, B Vitamins, Vitamin A . It has high amount of fibre, antioxidants and low calorie content.

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Strengthens Bone & Teeth:

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It contains calcium and phosphorus which is essential for bone and teeth formation ,bone health & bone density. It prevents osteoporosis.

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Promotes Healthy Skin:

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Dragon Fruit contains vitamin C, which helps in synthesis of collagen, supports healthy skin,  glowing skin, treat blemishes and acne, prevents premature aging, promotes softer and younger looking skin.

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Improves Digestion & Cures Constipation:

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Dragon Fruit contains high fibre content. It improves digestion and also helps in cure constipation.

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Boost Metabolism:

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Dragon fruit contains vitamin B1 called Thiamine, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, vitamin B2  for recovery and improvement of appetite and boost metabolism.

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Anti-aging Properties:

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Antioxidants prevent signs of aging, work against free radicals and make your skin tighter & younger looking.

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Prevents Cancer:

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Dragon fruit contains antioxidants betalains, hydroxycinnamates, phytoalbumin, flavonoids which protects cell against free radicals damage, prevents LDL from oxidation and damage & block tumour cell growth.

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Supports Cardiovascular Health:

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Dragon fruits prevent cardiovascular disease & reduce high blood pressure & lower cholesterol.

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Improves Vision:

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Dragon Fruits Contain beta carotene which provitamin of vitamin A needed for proper colour vision and helps in prevention of night blindness.

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Helps boost Immunity:

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Dragon fruit contains high levels of vitamin C that boosts immunity, fight against infections.

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Supports Weight loss:

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Dragon fruit contains low calorie, low sugar, cholesterol free,  and fibre rich fruits . It has lower GI value, so it helps in weight loss.

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Prevents Type 2 Diabetes:

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Dragon Fruits have low Glycemic Index and  prevent sudden raise of blood sugar spike, helps in management of diabetes, replaces damaged cells in your pancreas that make insulin.

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Contains Prebiotic & Improves Gut Health:

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Dragon fruit encourages the growth of the probiotics lactobacilli and bifidobacteria and improves gut flora and health.

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Soothes Nurves:

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It contains high in B Vitamins, helps in nerve cells formation and has healthy fat for proper conductive signalling .

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Anti inflammatory:

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Dragon fruits have anti inflammatory properties helps in wound healing, reduce inflammation and good for joints