The Benefits Of Noni Fruit

1. Noni as traditional medicinetraditional medicine

Inculture, noni juice is believed to be effective in overcoming digestive disorders (such as constipation and diarrhea), skin infections, and thrush. The potion of noni leaves can also be affixed to the skin to accelerate wound healing. 

Noni juice is known to contain lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, whichhelp in preventing damage to body cells. Its anti-inflammatory properties are also often hailed by herbal medicine manufacturers.

2. Nutritional content that strengthens the benefits of noni

fruit The deficiency of noni fruit is its unpleasant aroma and taste. As a result, rarely anyone can eat this fruit directly. Noni is usually juiced and mixed with sugar and other fruits to disguise its aroma and make it taste better.

Noni fruit juice also contains many antioxidants. Which primarily is beta carotene, iridoids, vitamin C and vitaminE.These antioxidants prevent damage to body cells caused by free radicals.

3. Health benefits of noni fruit

In fact, more research is needed to ensure the efficacy and benefits of noni fruit for health. Even so, scientists suspect the benefits of this fruit come from its antioxidant content.

Mengkudu fruit benefits:

1. Increase the ability of the body's immune system

Noni fruit juice contains lots of vitamin C. In 100 ml of noni fruit juice alone offers approximately 33% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. 

This vitamin helpswork the body's immune system by protecting the body's cells fromdamage free radical and toxins from pollutants in the environment. 

Antioxidants, such as beta carotene, in noni fruit also help in increasing the immune system's ability to fight disease.

2. Reducing symptoms of infection and inflammation in heavy smokers

In the group of heavy smokers who suffer from chronic infectious or inflammatory diseases, consumption of noni juice can reduce the symptoms of the disease. But this does not mean that consumption of noni fruit can automatically overcome the impact of smoking on health. Smoking is still bad for your body.

 

3. Helps in increasing endurance in physical activities.

The benefits of noni fruit for physical endurance are thought to come from its antioxidants which reduce the damage to muscle tissue that usually occurs when we exercise.

4. Lowering high blood pressure.

Drinking four ounces of noni juice (Tahitian Noni) every day for a month can help reduce blood pressure.

4. Things that need to be considered before consuming noni

Like other fruits in general, noni is relatively safe for consumption as food or supplements. However, it does not mean that it is free from side effects, especially those that have been processed into extracts and mixed with other medicinal ingredients.

1. Pregnant and lactating
   Mengkudu believed to be bad for the fetus. Avoid this fruit if you are pregnant. Although there is no research to prove it, it is better to avoid consuming noni if you are breastfeeding.

2. Having kidney disease
   The content of potassium in the noni fruit is feared to worsen the condition of someone who has a disorder. If you have kidney disease, you should not consume noni fruit.

3. Have liver disorders.

Medicines and supplements contain chemicals that are processed by the liver. Therefore, taking drugs containing noni regularly out of necessity can cause liver problems.

Nama : Adinda Putri Adira

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