Top 10 useful properties of pomelo for the human body
Pomelo is the largest representative of the Citrus family, distinguished not only by its special taste, but also by its benefits for the human body.
According to scientists, pomelo can be used to improve the condition of the musculoskeletal, nervous, and urinary systems. It also strengthens the immune system, normalizes digestion. In addition, this citrus fruit is able to prevent the development of certain types of cancer, help lose weight, strengthen teeth and reduce bleeding gums.
10 useful properties
Below we will describe 10 proven facts that make pomelo considered healthy.
1. Valuable composition
Pomelo has a low calorie content – about 38 calories per 100 grams (the average weight of the fruit is from 900 to 1200 grams).
100 grams of fruit contains The following nutrients:
| Component Name | Approximate percentage of daily requirement |
| Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) | 102 % |
| Vitamin B1 | 2,3 % |
| Vitamin B6 | 1,8 % |
| Vitamin B2 | 1,59 % |
| Vitamin B3 | 1,1 % |
| Potassium | 6,17 % |
| Copper | 2,4 % |
| Magnesium | 1,5 % |
| Iron | 1 % |
| Calcium | 1 % |
Also pomelo is rich dietary fiber , antioxidant substances, vegetable by enzymes and flavonoids, which determine the main beneficial properties of the fruit.
2. Increased immunity
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due to the content of a colossal amount of vitamin C (only 100 grams of fruit completely covers the daily requirement).
Proven that vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that activates the proliferation of cells of the immune system and increases the body's resistance to various external infectious agents (viruses, fungi, bacteria).
Scientists from Switzerland proved that the use of sufficient doses of vitamin C is associated with a lower infectious morbidity, and the pathologies themselves are much easier.
3. Improved digestion
Almost all fruits and vegetables are valuable sources of fiber
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1 pomelo fruit contains about 25% of the recommended daily requirement for dietary fiber, which are mainly, pectin .
Fiber is extremely important for a well-coordinated the digestive system works . It normalizes the intestinal microflora – inhibits the growth and reproduction of pathogenic representatives of microbiocenosis, increases the number of beneficial microorganisms.
Against the background of obtaining sufficient amounts of dietary fiber, a well-coordinated motor evacuation function of the sphincters and a full-fledged contraction of muscle fibers are ensured, which prevents the development of diarrhea and constipation.
Fiber also inhibits chronic inflammation and increases the resistance of epithelial cells of the large intestine to the effects of aggressive factors located in the lumen of the digestive tube (toxic degradation products, carcinogens consumed with food), which provides a fairly reliable cancer prevention.
4. Strengthening the musculoskeletal system
Pomelo contains potassium, which is extremely important for the work of not only the heart muscle, but also skeletal muscles.
Potassium, according to the data foreign scientists, normalizes metabolism in muscle tissue, facilitates the absorption of various mineral components (calcium ions) necessary for their full reduction.
Potassium also increases Ligament and tendon strength , prevents their damage during active physical activity.
5. Fighting Depression
Specialists from India discovered
that pomelo increases the level of norepinephrine in synapses, which leads to a decrease in the manifestations of depression, helps to reduce feelings of fear and anxiety.
It is noteworthy that the biological effect is comparable to some drugs used to treat mental disorders.
6. Weight Loss Aid
Pomelo, against the background of systematic use, helps to reduce body weight and can be used to correct weight in obese people.
Due to the presence of fiber in the composition, the fruit causes a rapid feeling of fullness of the stomach, which leads to the "calming" of hunger centers in the brain and a decrease in food intake in the next few hours. To this conclusion experts from the USA came.
Citrus is also appreciated for its pronounced antioxidant effect, realized through vitamin C. The fruit accelerates metabolism at the adipocyte level, increases the oxidation activity of adipose tissue cells and inhibits the formation of new depots.
7. Prevention of urolithiasis
Pomelo contains a small amount of citric acid (significantly less compared to other citrus fruits). However, this amount is enough to prevent
formation of calcium oxalates is the most common type of concretions formed in the lumen of the calyx-pelvic system, ureters and bladder.
Citric acid also increases the volume of urine excreted from the body and increases its acidity. These features act as independent factors that prevent the formation of stones.
8. Improving the health of teeth and gums
Pomelo, unlike other representatives of the genus Citrus, does not cause destruction of the surface layers of tooth enamel.
Regular inclusion of fruit in the diet leads to a decrease in bleeding gums during tooth brushing or other mechanical influences and an increase in the mineralization of tooth enamel. Similar results demonstrated one of the foreign studies conducted back in 1986.
At the same time, scientists have not recorded any negative effects of pomelo on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity.
9. Improving the condition of the skin
Proven
The fact that the intake of high doses of vitamin C into the human body leads to the elimination of the action of free radicals. It is free radical mechanisms that accelerate cell apoptosis and cause the formation of wrinkles due to involutive changes in the skin.
Pomelo also increases skin elasticity and reduces the damaging effects of harmful ultraviolet radiation.
10. Cancer prevention
Vitamin C has pronounced antitumor activity.
According to the data of the scientific community, pomelo is able to reduce the likelihood of prostate cancer in men.
There is also a positive effect on the malignant degeneration of colon cells and skin epithelium (under the influence of solar radiation).
Harm and contraindications
Pomelo, despite the mass of medicinal properties, can be harmful to the human body in certain situations, which include:
- Increased individual sensitivity. Allergic reactions to citrus fruits are extremely common and have a severe course. If there is a sensitization of the body to any representative of this family (oranges, lemons, tangerines, etc.), it is better to abandon pomelo.
- Exacerbation of chronic or acute inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract. Pomelo causes irritation of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract, which exacerbates the course of any inflammatory processes.
With excessive consumption (more than 1 kg per day), the following undesirable reactions may occur:
- Dyspeptic disorders (constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, epigastric pain);
- Vertigo;
- Difficulty breathing (due to reversible functional damage to the diaphragm).
It is important to note that women can consume pomelo during pregnancy. The fruit contains a lot of useful substances necessary for the full growth and development of the fetus. The recommended daily allowance during the gestation period is no more than 200-300 grams per day.
Short answers to questions
The most common questions regarding the use of pomelo are discussed below:
- How much can I eat per day? According to nutritionists, it is recommended to consume no more than half of 1 fruit per day, which corresponds to 400-500 grams of the product.
- Which is better: grapefruit or pomelo? This issue is controversial. Both fruits are extremely useful for humans. Pomelo has a high concentration of vitamin C, and grapefruit contains more vitamin A, folic acid and magnesium.
- Is dried fruit healthy? Yes! Dried pomelo has a higher energy value (up to 90 calories per 100 grams of product), but contains more vitamins, macro- and microelements, and antioxidants.
- The use of inedible parts of the fruit. Pomelo peel and peel are extremely useful and are used in folk medicine to treat inflammatory diseases of the gums, liver and gallbladder, as well as to reduce blood pressure. They can be consumed whole or in the form of decoctions, teas. Fruit films are unusable, it is better to remove them beforehand.
Conclusion
- Pomelo gets a huge amount of vitamin C, which significantly distinguishes it from the rest of the Citrus family.
- Fruits also contain a lot of minerals and antioxidants.
- Pomelo helps to reduce body weight, prevent depression and a number of malignant tumors, strengthens teeth and gums, stimulates the immune system, improves the health of the digestive and musculoskeletal systems.
- When used, it is necessary to follow the recommended dosage (up to 400-500 grams per day), as well as take into account the presence of contraindications and possible side effects.
