Benefits of Pitanga For your Health, it is worth checking, the benefits of this fruit

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The Benefits of pitanga are diverse, therefore, it has a great variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In addition, the pitanga is a Brazilian fruit, originating in the regions of Atlantic Forest, being of the same one of the family of Myrtaceae. Its particular appearance and sour taste makes it very much appreciated. The fruit can have from green, yellow and orange to red-intense color, according to the degree of maturation. And, despite being so small, it still brings many health benefits.                                                                                                                                                                                            The Pitanga is very tasty and has a good amount of water is a low calorie. The pitangueira adapts easily in soils situated in regions of tropical or temperate climates. In addition, pitanga is a good amount of vitamins and minerals. Such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B complex, and minerals like Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus and Potassium. Is, some of the most powerful antioxidant.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Benefits of Pitanga In Cancer Prevention: In its composition, there are still anthocyanins and phenols, substances capable of preventing degenerative diseases and acting in the protection of DNA molecules against mutations that can lead to cancer. Lycopene, the substance responsible for the red color of the fruit, is another antioxidant in the pitanga that is effective in combating various diseases                                                                                                                                                                                                  Pitanga Preventing Early Aging: Its antioxidant power also helps slow the signs of premature aging by fighting the action of free radicals.


Benefits of Pitanga For Weight Loss: The benefits of Pitanga mainly involve helping to lose weight because it has few calories and therefore pitanga juice is a great diuretic drink to take while dieting


Benefits of Pitanga Leaves: Pitanga leaves, in turn, are used in the treatment of fever, hypertension and stomach diseases; By acting as antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, diuretics and natural tranquilizers.                                                       

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