21/04/2021
THERAPEUTIC USE OF GRAPEFRUITS
π― Grapefruit and grapefruit juice with pulp are used to stimulate appetite and stimulate digestion. They are recommended for non-inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
π― From stomach aches and heartburn relieves grapefruit peel. Rub the zest, dry it and take 1 teaspoon per day (you need to slowly suck, chew and swallow).
π― For cardiovascular diseases, daily intake of grapefruit pectin (contained in the membranes of the fruit) is recommended. It lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood and significantly increases the ratio of ""good"" cholesterol (high density lipoproteins) to ""bad"" cholesterol (low density lipoprotein). To significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, it is enough to eat grapefruit for breakfast several times a week. Grapefruit juice (juice alone) does not have such an effect, you need to consume fiber, which is in the fruit.
π― Glycosides and vitamins contained in grapefruit fruits contribute to the prevention of atherosclerosis, lower blood pressure.
π― Grapefruit substances positively affect the activity of the nervous system, helping to normalize sleep, reduce headaches.