Amazing Health Benefits Of Pawpaw

Papayas (scientific name) grow in tropical climates and are also known as papaws or pawpaws. Their sweet taste, vibrant color, and the wide variety of health benefits they provide make them a popular fruit.
Here are some health benefit you haven't heard before

1)It Has Powerful Antioxidant Effects
  Pawpaw has powerful antioxidant effects. This may reduce oxidative stress and lower the risk of several diseases.

2)Asthma prevention
The risk of developing asthma is lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients. One of these nutrients is beta-carotene, contained in foods like papaya, apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe,
pumpkin , and carrots.

3)Pawpaw fights Inflammation
 Chronic inflammation is at the root of many diseases, and unhealthy foods and lifestyle choices can drive the inflammatory process.
  It is also the root of many diseases.Pawpaw are very high in carotenoids that can reduce inflammation.

4)Relieves Toothache
A paste of fresh pawpaw roots can be rubbed onto the teeth and gums to get relief from toothaches. The bark of the tree, primarily the inner bark, is also an excellent remedy for tooth problems

5)Protects against arthritis
Arthritis can be a really debilitating disease and people who have it may find their quality of life reduced significantly. Eating pawpaw is good for your bones as they have anti-inflammatory properties along with Vitamin C which helps in keeping various forms of arthritis at bay. A study showed that people who consumed foods low in Vitamin C were three times more likely to have arthritis than those who didn’t.

6)Aids in Digestion
Papayas(pawpaw) are commonly consumed for proper digestion. The presence of papain, a digestive super enzyme, improves digestion by breaking down proteins and also cleanses the digestive tract. This ensures a reduced conversion of protein into body fat. If the protein in our diet is not digested properly, it may cause arthritis, constipation, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other related health conditions.

7)Lowers cholesterol
Pawpaw is rich in fibre, Vitamin C and antioxidants which prevent cholesterol build up in your arteries. Too much cholesterol build-up can lead to several heart diseases including heart attack and hypertension.

8)Good for great vision
Pawpaw is rich in Vitamin A which helps protect your vision from degenerating. Nobody wants to lose their ability to see due to diseases like age-related macular degeneration, and eating pawpaw will ensure that you do not see a day where you cannot see.

9)Helps ease menstrual pain
Women who are experiencing menstrual pain should help themselves to several servings of pawpaw, as an enzyme called papain helps in regulating and easing flow during menstrual periods.