“Guava boosts heart health while helping immunity and digestion” – María F. Carzon, Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition

“Eat guava to regulate blood pressure and prevent cold” – Ramona Lehadus, Master of Research – MRes – MRes Nutrition & Metabolic Disorders

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PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science (ongoing)/Master’s degree, Food Science and Technology/Bachelor’s degree in food science and nutrition honor’s degree · 1 years of experience · South Africa

• It is recommended that consumption of guavas be done in moderation, guava has a significant amount of sugar and excessive consumption can lead to some health problems.

Postgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of experience · Brazil

• Guava regular consumption can improve heart health. It was showed in a study that guava can lower blood pressure and blood lipids, due to the high potassium, soluble fiber and vitamin C content.
• Guava may help to prevent diarrhea. According to studies, guava leaf tea can be a remedy or diarrhea. The tea has antibacterial properties, which can help in the treatment and prevention of diarrhea caused by microorganisms.
• Guava helps to control diabetes. The fruit has a low glycemic index, meaning it is digested and absorbed gradually, leading to a gradual rise in glucose level, which is really beneficial for diabetic patients.
• Guava consumption can be helpful to prevent cancer. In a recent study, various guava extracts, fractions and isolated phytochemicals showed to exhibited antineoplastic effect.
• Guava is a nutritive fruit. Guava vitamin C content is four times that of oranges, the fruit also has comparatively high levels of iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A and B, tannins, phenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, lectins and other beneficial compounds.

MSc in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences · 3 years of experience · United Kingdom

• Some individuals may react to guava consumption but these cases remain anecdotal and they are very rare.

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