Surprising Health Benefits of Jackfruit

Jackfruit is high in magnesium, vitamin B6, and antioxidants. These nutrients give jackfruit some surprising benefits.

Jackfruit is a delicious fruit with many health benefits - Photo: TTO

Jackfruit is a familiar fruit that many people love because of its attractive taste, but not everyone knows the benefits that this fruit brings.

Dr. Nguyen Thuy Ngan, Vietnam Institute for Research and Development of Traditional Medicine, suggests some health benefits that jackfruit brings.

Boosts immunity and may help fight cancer

Jackfruit is a rich source of vitamin C, antioxidants and other cancer-fighting phytonutrients, including lignans, isoflavones and saponins.

In addition, we need to fight against harmful free radicals that enter our bodies every day. Antioxidants found in jackfruit and other foods help boost immune function by eliminating those free radicals.

Vitamin C is packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants and has been shown to have powerful anti-cancer properties in both test-tube studies and animal models.

Magnesium Boost

Magnesium is important for bone structure. Women are particularly at risk of magnesium deficiency, and older adults are also often deficient.

A serving of jackfruit (100g) contains 11% of the daily recommended intake of magnesium, making it a great choice to add to your diet, especially since magnesium can help reduce the risk of many diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, in addition to helping strengthen bones.

Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

This fruit contains a healthy amount of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is in a category along with folic acid and vitamin B12 that can help reduce cardiovascular disease. This is due to lower levels of homocysteine, an amino acid and an important building block of protein.

A clinical trial evaluating cardiovascular outcomes prevention that included more than 5,500 adults with cardiovascular disease found that taking vitamin B6, B12, and folic acid supplements over a five-year period reduced homocysteine, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke by about 25%.

Helps support treatment for people with diabetes

A 2023 clinical study found that jackfruit leaves had anti-diabetic effects in healthy, non-insulin-dependent individuals.

Improve digestion

Jackfruit can be a great choice for anyone suffering from constipation or digestive problems, and the seeds are very helpful. Jackfruit seeds contain a good amount of fiber, and fiber-rich foods not only help with constipation but also help keep you fuller for longer, which can contribute to weight loss.

Nutritional information of jackfruit

According to the US Department of Agriculture , 100g of seedless fresh jackfruit contains approximately 157 calories; total carbohydrates: 38.3g; fiber: 2.5g; sugar: 31.5g; total fat: 1g; saturated fat: 0.3g; polyunsaturated fat: 0g; monounsaturated fat: 0.3g; trans fat: 0g; protein: 2.8g; cholesterol: 0mg;

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29% DV); vitamin C: 22.6mg (25% DV); thiamin (vitamin B1): 0.2mg (17% DV); potassium: 739mg (16% DV); magnesium: 47.8mg (11% DV); niacin (vitamin B3): 1.5mg (9% DV). Daily Values (DVs) are based on a 2,000-calorie-per-day diet.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/loi-ich-suc-khoe-dang-ngac-nhien-cua-trai-mit-2024111918571898.htm