Persimmon, a fruit for good health
Author: Clay Hillary
It also provides significant amounts of vitamin C, which is extremely important in many biological processes as the formation of collagen, bones and teeth, red blood cells. It is responsible for promoting the absorption of iron from food, and resistance to infection.
Their antioxidant helps neutralize carcinogens such as nitrosamines, so that seems to have an important role in protecting against cancer, but also protection against other chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, cataracts and neurodegenerative diseases. It contains minerals like potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and sodium.
The unripe persimmon astringent properties, which are due to its tannin content, which varies along fruit ripening. When unripe persimmon is astringent because most of its tannin content, excellent for diarrhea, once it has matured becomes slightly laxative (The tannin content decreased). The tannins are what generates the feeling that there is rough on the palate.
In a study conducted at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that persimmon contains a cocktail of beneficial substances that can significantly reduce the risk of, in addition to the blockage of arteries in the heart and brain.
On the other hand, experts in the cultivation of fruit, persimmon explain that should not be consumed in excess by those who have undergone stomach ulcer operation. Because it can cause intestinal obstructions.
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