Passion fruit has many health benefits, not everyone knows.

Vietnamese passion fruit has been exported to 20 countries in many forms such as fresh fruit, frozen fruit and juice. In recent years, the output and export turnover of Vietnamese passion fruit have continuously increased. How nutritious is this fruit?

Farmers of Xuan An Cooperative, Gia Lai, next to the garden growing Dai Nong 1 Duc Dien passion fruit - Photo: TRAN HANG

Benefits of passion fruit

Passion fruit is considered one of the nutritious fruits with many nutrients and vitamins necessary for the body.

According to Mr. Bui Dac Sang, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, passion fruit is a plant introduced to Vietnam. In the past, passion fruit grew wild and loved the sun. However, nowadays, passion fruit is grown in many places for shade and the fruit is used to make soft drinks.

In addition, some places also use passion fruit as a medicinal herb to help calm the nerves and cure insomnia.

According to Mr. Sang, 100g of passion fruit contains 97 calories, 0.7g of lipid, 348mg of potassium, 23g of carbohydrates, 10g of fiber, 11g of sugar, 2.2g of protein, 30mg of vitamin C, 1.6mg of iron, 29mg of magnesium, 12g of calcium...

"Passion fruit is a fruit that is rich in vitamin C. This is also a powerful antioxidant that helps maintain a healthy immune system.

Polyphenols found in passion fruit are plant compounds that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which means they can reduce the risk of inflammation and chronic conditions like heart disease.

Antioxidants also prevent cancer cells, improve eyesight, fight infections, are good for cardiovascular health, help relax, and reduce symptoms of insomnia... ", Mr. Sang said.

This expert also said that in traditional medicine, passion fruit is known as passion flower, has a sedative effect, and can easily cause drowsiness. People who have trouble sleeping should drink a glass of passion fruit juice to help relax the mind, reduce stress, and fall asleep more easily.

Passion fruit is also commonly used to treat digestive problems and stomach related ailments.

Mr. Sang said that passion fruit seeds have a rich amount of fiber that helps improve the digestive tract. People with constipation problems should use passion fruit.

Some studies have shown that passion fruit contains many amino acids such as proline, valine, tyrosine, threonine, glycine, leucine, arginine... which are good for people with physical weakness, Mr. Sang said.

According to physician Phung Tuan Giang, president of the Vietnam Institute for Research and Development of Traditional Medicine, passion fruit also helps improve insulin sensitivity.

Some studies have shown that passion fruit seeds may help improve insulin sensitivity. When insulin sensitivity is reduced, blood sugar levels increase, leading to the risk of type 2 diabetes.

The fiber in passion fruit helps reduce the risk of many disorders, including diabetes.

Passion fruit is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Vitamin A is known to promote healthy skin by facilitating cell regeneration, in addition to fighting free radicals that damage the skin.

Therefore, regular consumption of passion fruit can also give you a radiant skin.

What to note when using passion fruit

Passion fruit has many health benefits, but should not be overused. Mr. Sang recommends that regular use of high doses of passion fruit will lead to side effects such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and lethargy.

Because passion fruit has sedative properties, it can interact with sedatives and antihistamines, increasing drowsiness. Therefore, people should be careful and not use it when participating in work that requires high concentration.

Mr. Sang added that passion fruit can cause allergies in people with sensitive skin. Therefore, people with allergies should not eat this fruit.

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