Lychee is one of the tropical fruits that have spread in Egypt recently, which is imported from China, where its outer shell tends to turn pink or red, and inside it is a white fruit-it contains a dark - colored seed-characterized by containing many nutrients useful to humans.
"Conselto" reviews in the following report, the benefits and harms of lychee fruit, according to the website "Health line".
The nutrients contained in lychee
A glass of lychee juice contains 66 kcal, and other useful nutrients for humans, the most notable of which are:
- Protein, 0.8 grams.
- Carbohydrates, 16.5 grams.
- Sugar, 15.2 grams.
- Fiber, 1.3 grams.
- Fat, 0.4 grams.
The benefits of lychee
1-lychee is one of the fruits rich in nutrients useful for blood, such as "manganese, magnesium, copper, iron", as well as folate necessary for the formation of erythrocytes, which reduces the chances of anemia.
2-one fruit of lychee contains a good amount of fiber, which helps to feel full and full, which reduces the amount of foods eaten at meals.
The vitamin B complex contained in lychee fruit also contributes to the enhancement of fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism, which contributes to weight loss.
3-lychee fruits contain a high amount of antioxidants, which fight free radicals in the body, which reduces the chances of developing some diseases, such as cancer and Alzheimer's.
4-lychee is one of the fruits rich in vitamin C, which helps to strengthen the immune system, which reduces the chances of contracting viral diseases, as well as its many benefits for eye health, as it works to prevent vision problems associated with age.
5-lychee is considered the best choice for blood pressure patients, because it contains sodium and potassium, both of which help to control blood pressure, and reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
6-lychee contains a high amount of fiber, which promotes cardiovascular health, and also contributes to the control of blood sugar levels.
7-lychee helps stimulate the body to absorb the calcium available in foods, as well as containing magnesium, which enhances bone health and reduces the chances of fragility.
8-the zinc available in lychee stimulates the testicles to produce more sperm, and also contributes to wound healing.
Lychee damage
- One study confirmed that eating lychee fruits increases the secretion of hypoglysin A by the valvular glands, which is associated with encephalitis.
- Lychee fruit activates the immune system in the body, which is dangerous for owners of autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis.
- Eating lychee may have an allergic reaction of some people with food allergies, to any of its nutrients.