6 Major Health Benefits Of Jackfruit

Jackfruit or Jack grows on the tree of the same name. This tree relates to the Moraceae family. It is the national fruit of Bangladesh and is believed to be originated in the Southwestern rain forests of India. It is consumed both as fruit and vegetable. As it contains several essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, polyphenols, and dietary fibers, etc they provide several health and beauty benefits.

# Promotes Immune Health

Jackfruit strengthens our immune system, the defense mechanism of the body that contributes to preventing and treating various microbial infections and diseases, and as well as external injuries, and wounds. Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, and other antioxidantal compounds like phytonutrients, polyphenols, and carotenoids, etc in jackfruit protect the white blood cells or immune cells from free radical damage and thus strengthens our immune system.Vitamin C further strengthens our immunity by enhancing the production of white blood cells.When our immunity is stronger, we are less likely to get a cough, cold, fever, and flu, etc.Other nutrients like zinc, potassium, magnesium, iron, and folate, etc in jackfruit also contribute to better immune health.

# Provides Instant Energy And Reduce Muscle Weakness

Simple sugars like fructose and sucrose present in the jackfruit make it a wonderful energy booster that safely provides instant energy. Eating 100 grams of jackfruit provides 95 calories of energy. B vitamins like thiamine and niacin in the jackfruit reduce stress and anxiety, minimize muscle weakness and provide relief from fatigue.

# Protection Against Several Cancer(s)

Antioxidants and antioxidantal compounds like vitamin C, vitamin A, phytonutrients, polyphenols, and carotenoids, etc in jackfruit protect our cells from free radical damage and minimizes the risk of several cancers like colon cancer, abdominal cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer, etc.Free radicals are the unstabilized ions that stabilize by stealing electrons from the neighboring molecules, and doing so causes oxidative damage to them.

# Regulates High Blood Pressure

Potassium, a natural vasodilator present in the jackfruit relaxes our blood vessels, improves blood circulation, and thus regulates high blood pressure or hypertension.Hypertension is a silent killer that affects millions of people around the world and gives rise to various health problems like severe headaches, nose bleed, chest pain, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, difficulty in breathing, vision problems, and blood in urine, etc.Other nutrients like zinc and magnesium in jackfruit also aid in regulating high blood pressure.Eat jackfruit in moderation as a high potassium level may lower the blood pressure to an abnormally low level and may give rise to hypotension with symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, nausea, dehydration, lack of concentration, blurred vision, and pale skin, etc.If you are already on blood pressure medication, then consult with your doctor before adding jackfruit to your diet to avoid the risk of food-drug intolerance.

# Improves Digestive Health

Jackfruit improves our digestive health and minimizes the risk of colon cancer.It contains antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin A and relevant compounds like phytonutrients, polyphenols, and carotenoids, etc that protect our digestive system from free radical damage and minimizes the risk of colon cancer, abdominal cancer, pancreatic cancer, intestinal cancer, and stomach cancer, etc.Dietary fiber in jackfruit is a natural laxative that improves bowel movement, aids in stool elimination, and provides relief from constipation and other gastrointestinal issues like abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, gas, bloating and flatulence, etc. Other nutrients like zinc, iron, magnesium, and folate, etc also improves our digestive health.The anti-ulcerative properties of jackfruit minimize the risk of stomach ulcers.

# Maintains Ocular Health

Jackfruit is good for the eyes, the visionary organ that allows us to enjoy the beauty of the world. Antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin A, and other relevant compounds like phytonutrients, polyphenols, and carotenoids, etc it protects our eyes from free radical damage and reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration, cataract, and glaucoma, etc.Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for the eyes as it improves vision, prevents eye dryness, and minimizes the risk of night-blindness.