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Grapefruit has long been known as a fruit that provides health benefits . Herbal expert from University of Indonesia , Dr . Abdul Moneim , M.Si , Apt . calls , grapefruit useful for treating diarrhea and constipation .
Meanwhile , the research results of Huang - Ge Zhang , DVM , Ph.D and Qilong Wang , Ph.D., of the University of Louisville says , nanoparticles derived from grapefruit capable of delivering a variety of therapeutic agents to the body . Among these are anticancer drugs and proteins to the immune system .
Is it true that grapefruit contains anticancer substances ?
Abdul Moneim said , the opinion is not necessarily true . " Research on the efficacy of grapefruit to treat cancer is ongoing , but not yet verified , " said the herbal expert .
Tests on the grapefruit is also not yet reached the stage of testing on humans . In fact , when tested on mice , most still fail . But he confirmed that grapefruit has a high nutrient content , including in relation to maintaining the immune system .
The following content grapefruit and benefits as reviewed Abdul Moneim :
Meanwhile , the research results of Huang - Ge Zhang , DVM , Ph.D and Qilong Wang , Ph.D., of the University of Louisville says , nanoparticles derived from grapefruit capable of delivering a variety of therapeutic agents to the body . Among these are anticancer drugs and proteins to the immune system .
Is it true that grapefruit contains anticancer substances ?
Abdul Moneim said , the opinion is not necessarily true . " Research on the efficacy of grapefruit to treat cancer is ongoing , but not yet verified , " said the herbal expert .
Tests on the grapefruit is also not yet reached the stage of testing on humans . In fact , when tested on mice , most still fail . But he confirmed that grapefruit has a high nutrient content , including in relation to maintaining the immune system .
The following content grapefruit and benefits as reviewed Abdul Moneim :
• The inside of meat fruit contains vitamin C which is useful to increase endurance .
• Other substances that are contained in the grapefruit is pectin . Pectin is a type of soluble fiber that can affect the stomach and intestinal absorption by binding bile origin . This substance is useful to reduce the absorption of fat and control cholesterol levels which will be issued with dirt .
• Skin grapefruit also contains substances that are useful and can cure some diseases . " On the grapefruit peel , there are polyphenolic compounds . Sepat taste , but the smell is typical , "said Abdul Moneim . The existence of a substance that is made of grapefruit peel can be used to treat diarrhea and constipation .
• distinctive aroma produced in grapefruit is calm , so well used as aroma therapy .
Because many benefits , grapefruit is very well taken . However , for those who are currently taking the drug , said Abdul Moneim , you should still consult a doctor . Therefore , the compounds contained in grapefruit can react with certain medications .