Passion Fruit

Common Name = Passion Fruit

Botanical Name = Passifloraedulis

Family Name = Passifloraceae 

Parts Used = Fruit and Leaf

Passion fruit is due to the nutrient, mineral, and vitamin content of the fruit, which includes antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, iron,magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, fiber, and protein.

Health Benefits of Passion Fruit :

1. Immune System 

All of these vitamins act as antioxidants, which scavenge free radicals from the body and neutralize them before they can harm the organ systems and result in conditions like cancer, heart disease, or premature aging.Vitamin C stimulates the activity of white blood cells and the rest of the immune defense system, thereby protecting you from common illnesses and serious diseases at the same time. 

2. Cancer Prevention 

Antioxidants in passion fruit primarily eliminate free radicals, which are known for mutating the DNA of healthy cells into cancerous ones.Passion fruit also contains vitamin A, various flavonoids, and phenolic compounds, all of which have been linked to anti-cancer properties, particularly in terms of oral and lung cancers. 

3. Vitamin-A Content 

Vitamin A is also linked to improvements ineye health, including the prevention of macular degeneration, cataracts, and night blindness. 

4. Digestive Health 

Fiber is an essential component of a health diet, since it is the substance that facilitates healthy digestion of food and the regulation of bowel movements. It can reduce signs of constipation by regulating bowel movements, scrubs the blood vessels clean of excess cholesterol, and even prevent gastrointestinal conditions like colorectal cancer. 

5. Blood Pressure 

It relaxes the tension of blood vessels and promotes increased blood flow. This reduces the strain on the heart and increases overall cardiovascular health. 

6. Cardiovascular Health 

Cholesterol is probably the number one enemy of heart. It blocks arteries and create fluctuation in the blood pressure resulting in increased stress on your heart. 

Passion fruit has almost no cholesterol and minimum fats. It contains a high amount of fiber which reduces cholesterol level in blood. It increases HDL (good cholesterol) and reduces LDL ( bad cholesterol). 

Apart from these, it has potassium that protects from an irregular heartbeat and regulates the contraction and expansion of heart muscles. 

7. Improves digestion 

Passion fruit is not only rich in fiber but also has a high water content that is a must with fiber for improving digestion.It stimulates digestion with the help of its enzymes that increase the amount of digestive juices produced in the stomach. It is also known to relieve the body from many other gastric ailments as a result.