Because of the high amount of anthocyanins in the produced red dragon fruit. This is a powerful natural pigment and also a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free radical damage.

The dragon fruit (scientific name: Hylocereus undatus? 'Foo-Lon') is a cultivar of the cactus family, Measurement of Heaven, a genus of Measurement of Heaven, climbing fleshy shrubs with aerial roots. Branches numerous, extended, leaf blade ribs often winged, margins undulate or crenate, dark green to light blue-green, bony; flowers funnel-shaped, opening at night.

The dragon fruit is sweet and flat, the main nutrients are protein, dietary fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin C, iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, potassium and so on. Rich in a large number of pulp fiber, rich in carotene, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B12, C, etc., fruit kernel (black sesame seeds) is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals and a variety of enzymes, albumin, fiber and a high concentration of natural pigments anthocyanins (especially in the red flesh for the most), flowers, stems and shoots are more of its relatives (aloe vera) a variety of effects.

Expanded information:

Eating efficacy

1, anti-aging: antioxidant, anti-free radicals, anti-aging effect, but also inhibit brain cell degeneration, the prevention of dementia. prevention of dementia.

2, to protect the gastric mucosa: contains plant albumin, the stomach wall also has a protective effect.

3, whitening the skin: the elimination of oxygen free radicals, has the effect of whitening the skin.

4, help the elimination of toxins: with weight loss, lower cholesterol, laxative, prevention of colorectal cancer and other effects.

5, prevent constipation, promote eye health, increase bone density, help cell membrane formation, prevent anemia and anti-neuritis, keratitis.

6, promote digestion: the sesame-like seeds in dragon fruit have the function of promoting gastrointestinal digestion.

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Baidu Encyclopedia - Dragon Fruit