By Vidushi Singh
Papaya has Carotenoids which normalizes radicals hence it is a perfect Antioxidant for the body.
Fermented papaya can reduce oxidative stress in older adults and people with prediabetes, mild hypothyroidism and liver disease.
Papaya helps people suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Early research suggests that the antioxidants in papaya may reduce cancer risk and perhaps even slow cancer progression.
Among 14 fruits and vegetables with known antioxidant properties, only papaya demonstrated anticancer activity in breast cancer cells.
Papaya has a high amount of lycopene and vitamin C and A which helps in preventing heart disease.
The papain enzyme in papaya helps in improving digestion, constipation and bloating.
Papaya has a proteolytic enzyme 'Papain' may help relieve sore throat symptoms, such as swelling, pain, and redness.
The Papaya seeds, leaves and roots have also been shown to treat ulcers in animals and humans.
The vitamin C and lycopene in papaya protect your skin and may help reduce these signs of aging.