Take Note! Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit

Author: Rezza Kirom

Freshly cut dragon fruit. ( Image: ©WowoKeren.com )

MainHealthy - Genetically, dragon fruit still belongs to the fruiting cactus race. Dragon fruit originally comes from cactus plants that flower in the afternoon and then wither in the morning. This fruit originated in Mexico which was then cultivated in several countries including Central America, South America and even in Asian countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Why dragon fruit is cultivated? because it has a unique taste and unusual shape like other fruits and contains many nutrients to meet the needs of the body, such as vitamin B, vitamin C, phosphorus, fiber, calcium and also antioxidants that are good for skin health.

It is necessary to know what the benefits or advantages of consuming something. For example, we want to consume what we want, it would be nice to know what the impact or effect will arise if we consume excessively and if we consume regularly and according to our body's needs. 

The following are the Benefits of Dragon Fruit For Body Health

1. Prevents Diabetes

One of the main benefits of consuming dragon fruit is preventing diabetes. The sweet taste brought by dragon fruit is obtained naturally or contains low sugar levels so it is good for consumption, both for diabetics and not. Because diabetes is caused by the consumption of foods that contain a lot of sugar and too often. Therefore, it is highly recommended to consume dragon fruit, at least it can be an alternative for those of you who want to consume sweet foods.

2. Weight Control

Dragon fruit is highly recommended for those who are on a diet. Because the content of dragon fruit is able to withstand hunger without requiring excess calories. therefore, dragon fruit is very good for consumption every day without having to worry about watching your weight.

3. Prevent Osteoporosis

Dragon fruit contains high calcium, which prevents bone and tooth loss and strengthens them. It is highly recommended to consume dragon fruit to prevent the risk of osteoporosis if consumed continuously.

4. Maintain Immune System

Dragon fruit is high in vitamin C and antioxidants that can help keep the immune system strong and healthy. A strong body should have a strong immune system, a strong immune system is able to fend off the development of bacteria, viruses that can provoke diseases that can harm the body such as cancer for example. So, be diligent to always consume dragon fruit so that it can help prevent the growth of cancer cells in the body and also avoid various kinds of diseases that will harm your health.

5. Improves Digestive System

Another benefit of dragon fruit is that it helps the digestive system because it contains high levels of fiber and helps prevent problems in the digestive system such as constipation and even intestinal inflammation.

Then, what are the benefits of dragon fruit in addition to helping the body's health and preventing various diseases?

One of the unique facts about dragon fruit is that it is very good for skin health. For those of you who often face facial problems such as acne, you can mash it and then apply it to the acne-prone parts of your face. Dragon fruit is also known to help brighten the skin and treat sunburned skin. you can consume it directly or process it into food and other preparations in addition to consumption. 

Because so many nutrients are contained in this unique fruit, here are the Benefits of Dragon Fruit for skin health.

1. Relaxes Sunburned Skin

Illustration of sunburned skin relaxation. ( Image: ©Dr. Divya Sharma )

The vitamin B3 content in dragon fruit serves to pamper sunburned skin and also protects the skin from exposure to ultraviolet rays coming from the sun.

2. Helps Overcome Acne Problems

A picture of someone looking in the mirror with a pimple on their face. ( Image: ©Verywell Health )

As mentioned, processing dragon fruit into preparations other than consumption such as applying it to the face with acne can reduce the incidence of acne and eliminate it, thanks to the help of vitamin C and antioxidants contained in dragon fruit.

3. Rejuvenates Skin

An example of a photo of a woman with fresher, more flushed-looking skin. ( Image: ©HDmall )

There are so many functions of vitamin C for the health of the body and skin. one of them prevents dull skin and makes the skin look fresher and blush. dragon fruit contains a lot of vitamin C.

4. Prevent Premature Aging

Photo of one of the ageless women. ( Image: ©Healthy Skin & Treatment Center )

Consuming or applying dragon fruit regularly can prevent premature aging. because irregular activities or poor lifestyles bring premature aging effects to the skin, such as frequent activities, sleep patterns, eating and sun exposure can shorten or advance the process of premature aging. then, consuming dragon fruit is highly recommended for those who often move outside the home and life habits that are less regular and less good.

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There are so many benefits contained in dragon fruit that can help meet nutritional needs or patch up nutritional deficiencies for the body. and also dragon fruit is good for treating skin and body health. Therefore, be wise in consuming food. because our bodies also have the right to get healthy nutrition so that they can continue to work properly and also avoid diseases that are feared to cause malfunctions in our organs. So, let's continue to familiarize ourselves with a healthy lifestyle in order to stay away from diseases that can be harmful. And of course, the plus point of dragon fruit is that it can take care of skin health which keeps it looking healthy and radiant.