Papaya: Fruits with multi-faceted clinical benefits

As summer is just knocking on the doorstep, street vendors' cart is filled with papayas and melons. If you think about why you should pick papayas, this piece of writing is going to be an idea of why papaya can be a good choice for you. Meanwhile, I do not intend to overshadow the benefits of other fruits.

Papaya has been elaborately discussed in the scientific platform for its positive clinical outcomes. Not just fruit in general but its overall parts like leaves, bark, latex, and seeds have clinical significance. However, the content will be more focused on fruit as this is what we are more concerned with.

·         Papaya fruit is rich in antioxidants that add good value to anti-aging and overall immunity.

·         Since papaya is low in calories and sugar, it is an ideal food for weight loss and suitable for diabetics.

·         Due to its ample content of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and folic acid, papaya is found to be a good choice of fruit in pregnancy. Though, it should be taken in a moderate amount.

·         Papaya contributes to proper digestive tract physiology improving bowel movement and ameliorating constipation, heartburn, and inflammatory bowel symptoms.

·         Safe food for infants. It can be introduced to babies when they are 7-8 months.

·         Having a papaya salad or papaya juice can help to somewhat increase platelets count. Remember to take it in moderation.

·         Vitamin A and flavonoids like beta-carotene aid in vision health.

So, make sure to enjoy the sweetness with its clinical benefits this summer.