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Why does the urine turn purple after I eat pitaya?
Red pitaya is rich in anthocyanins, which makes it purple-red. The parts that cannot be absorbed by the body after excessive intake of anthocyanins will be excreted with urine and feces, which is harmless to the human body. Don't worry too much.

However, pitaya is cool, and people with cold constitution should not eat more, so as not to cause diarrhea.

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Efficacy of pitaya

1, the anthocyanin content in pitaya fruit is high, especially in red meat varieties. Anthocyanin is an effective antioxidant, which can effectively prevent arteriosclerosis and anti-aging;

2. Pitaya is rich in plant albumin, which is less common in fruits and vegetables. Albumin can detoxify and protect the stomach wall;

3. Pitaya is rich in vitamin C and beauty beauty;

4. Pitaya is rich in water-soluble dietary fiber, which has the effects of losing weight, lowering blood sugar, moistening intestines and preventing colorectal cancer;

5. The iron content in pitaya is higher than that of ordinary fruit, and a proper amount of iron can also prevent anemia.

References:

Dragon fruit Baidu encyclopedia