Grapefruit
Description
The Grapefruit is a citrus fruit from the evergreen Grapefruit Tree.
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi
The Grapefruit is from the Citrus (Rue) (Rutaceae) family.
Health Benefits of Grapefruit
Cardiovascular System
Grapefruit especially Red Grapefruit may reduce the accumulation of Atherosclerotic Plaque in Atherosclerosis patients due to Grapefruit Pectin. [1]
Grapefruit may normalize Hematocrit (blood thickness) levels. Grapefruit’s Naringin content raises low Hematocrit levels, lowers elevated Hematocrit levels and has no effect on normal Hematocrit levels. [2]
Grapefruit may help to prevent Ischemic Heart Disease by lowering Blood Hematocrit levels, lowering the viscosity of the Blood.
Grapefruit may promote the elimination of old Red Blood Cells due to Naringin.
Digestive System
Grapefruit juice may increase Appetite.
Grapefruit juice consumed in morning) may alleviate Constipation.
Grapefruit juice may improve Digestion by increasing the flow of Gastric Juice.
Excretory System
Grapefruit juice may help to prevent Kidney Stones due to the Citric Acid content of Grapefruit. [3]
Immune System
Grapefruit may protect against some forms of Cancer due to the Grapefruit Pectin and D-Glucaric Acid content of Grapefruit:
Grapefruit may inhibit the growth of the cells involved in Cancer - Breast due to the Naringenin content of Grapefruit. [4]
Grapefruit may help to prevent Cancer - Colon. [5]
Grapefruit may help to prevent Cancer - Lung primarily due to the Naringin content of Grapefruit. [6]
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