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Sapodilla Juice

Sapodilla also helps regenerate the cells of the mucous membranes and internal lining of various organs of the body. This helps in proper metabolism and prevents abrasion of delicate organs of the body. Sapodilla fruit is also a rich source of anti-oxidants and helps prevent cancer. Sapodilla fruit nullifies the effect of free radicals formed as a result of various biological reactions, which could otherwise initiate chain reactions leading to tumors and cancer. It is known to be effective in lowering the risk of breast and colon cancers. Sapodilla fruit also works well as an antihistamine. It is often used to treat stings and bites that result in allergic reactions. However, it should be noted that poisonous sting and bites will need medical attention. Apart from being an antihistamine, sapodilla is also a potent sedative.

It can be used to calm the nerves and relieve stress. It often prescribed in the diet of people suffering from depression, anxiety disorders, and insomnia. Sapodilla in conjunction with chayote leaves helps lower blood pressure, thereby reducing hypertension and susceptibility to heart attacks. In addition, sapodilla fruit helps prevent various cardiovascular diseases. As mentioned earlier, sapodilla is rich in antioxidants that help detoxify the body; hence, regular consumption also helps in boosting immunity, keeping infections and other problems at bay.

             Sapodilla is rich calories, 100 g provides 83 calories. In addition, it is a very good source of dietary fiber (5.6 g/100g), which makes it an excellent bulk laxative. The fiber content helps relieve constipation episodes and help protect the mucous membrane of the colon from cancer-causing toxins by firmly binding to them.

             The fruit is rich in antioxidant poly-phenolic compound tannin. Tannins are a complex family of naturally-occurring polyphenols that neutralize acids by precipitating proteins. Research studies found that tannins have shown to have potential anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-bacterial, and anti-parasitic effects. Hence, these compounds have many useful medicinal applications such as anti-diarrheal, hemostatic (stops bleeding) and as a remedy for hemorrhoids.

             Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory effect of tannins helps limit conditions like erosive gastritis, reflux-esophagitis, enteritis, and irritating bowel disorders. Some other fruits that are rich in tannins includpomegranate, persimmon, grapes...etc.

             Sapote contains a good amount of antioxidant vitamins like vitamin C (24.5% of recommended daily intake per 100 g of fruit) and vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for vision. It is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin A has been known to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. So also, consumption of foods containing in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful free radicals.