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GUYABANO - Soursop (Graviola): Health Benefits and Uses.

Soursop is a fruit that’s popular for its delicious flavor and impressive health benefits.

It’s also very nutrient-dense and provides a good amount of fiber and vitamin C for very few calories.

A typical serving of this fruit is low in calories yet high in several nutrients like fiber and vitamin C. A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of raw soursop contains (2):

Calories: 66
Protein: 1 gram
Carbs: 16.8 grams
Fiber: 3.3 grams
Vitamin C: 34% of the RDI
Potassium: 8% of the RDI
Magnesium: 5% of the RDI
Thiamine: 5% of the RDI
Soursop also contains a small amount of niacin, riboflavin, folate and iron.

Interestingly, many parts of the fruit are used medicinally, including the leaves, fruit and stems. It is also used in cooking and can even be applied to the skin.

Research has also unearthed a variety of health benefits for soursop in recent years.

Some test-tube studies have even found that it may help with everything from alleviating inflammation to slowing cancer growth.

1. It’s High in Antioxidants
Many of the reported benefits of soursop are due to its high content of antioxidants.
Antioxidants are compounds that help neutralize harmful compounds called free radicals, which can cause damage to cells.
Some research shows that antioxidants could play a role in reducing the risk of several diseases, including heart disease, cancer and diabetes .
One test-tube study looked at the antioxidant properties of soursop and found that it was able to effectively protect against damage caused by free radicals .
Another test-tube study measured the antioxidants in soursop extract and showed that it helped prevent damage to cells. It also contained several plant compounds that act as antioxidants, including luteolin, quercetin and tangeretin 

2. It May Help Kill Cancer Cells
Although most research is currently limited to test-tube studies, some studies have found that soursop could potentially help eliminate cancer cells.
One test-tube study treated breast cancer cells with soursop extract. Interestingly enough, it was able to reduce tumor size, kill off cancer cells and enhance the activity of the immune system 
Another test-tube study looked at the effects of soursop extract on leukemia cells, which was found to stop the growth and formation of cancer cells.
However, keep in mind that these are test-tube studies looking at a strong dose of soursop extract.

3.It Can Help Fight Bacteria
In addition to its antioxidant properties, some studies show that soursop may contain potent antibacterial properties as well.


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