A native of
the warm and tropical regions of the Americas, soursop is a fruit that goes by
many names. Its scientific name is Annona muricata, but it also
goes by guanabana, paw-paw, sirsak, and graviola.
Soursop is a
member of the Annonaceae family, also known as the custard apple family. The
fruits, which grow on trees, are large and oval-shaped. The green exterior,
which has spines on it, covers a white, fibrous flesh. They grow up to 8 inches
and can weigh up to 10 pounds. Soursop’s flavor can best be described a
cross between mango and pineapple
Soursop has
many uses in traditional medicine, and it has been used to treat a wide range
of health conditions and ailments. With its strong nutrient profile, it
provides a variety of health benefits.
Health
Benefits
Soursop is high in vitamin
C, an antioxidant known to boost immune
health. The vitamin strengthens your immune
system, improving its ability to defend
against pathogens. It also promotes the destruction of free radicals, which can
help to protect your skin and cells from environmental oxidative damage. One whole
soursop fruit contains 215% of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin
C.
Soursop (the fruit and the leaves) contains many other antioxidants, including phytosterols, tannins, and flavonoids.
Antioxidants play a role in your overall health and may help to protect against
a variety of health conditions.
Healthy digestion
One whole
soursop fruit contains around 83% of your recommended daily allowance of fiber, which is a vital nutrient for your
digestive health. Fiber helps to promote regularity and prevent digestive
issues such as constipation.
Potential anti-carcinogenic effects
While most
research is limited to test-tube studies, soursop may be beneficial in helping
to fight and prevent cancer. One study found that a soursop extract could
reduce the size of breast cancer tumors and kill cancer cells. A
second study found that an extract could stop the formation of leukemia cells.
Fights inflammation
Antioxidants
fight free radicals, reducing the damage to your cells caused by oxidative
stress. One of the side effects of oxidative stress is inflammation. The
antioxidants in soursop may, therefore, help to reduce inflammation in the
body.
Stabilizes blood pressure
High blood
pressure may lead to serious issues like heart disease and heart attack. A contributing factor to high blood
pressure is sodium intake. Potassium helps your body to get rid of
sodium and eases the tension in the walls of your blood vessels, both of which
can help to lower your blood pressure. A whole soursop fruit offers
approximately one-third to one-half of your recommended daily allowance of
potassium.
May
fight against bacteria
Soursop may
provide antibacterial effects. One study found that an extract may be able to
kill many different types of bacteria, including strains that cause gum disease and cavities. Another study found that soursop
extracts may help to fight cholera and Staphylococcus bacteria. While these were test-tube
studies, the results are promising, and further research is needed.
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