Fig benefits for health / Anjir Health Benefits
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Phenolic compounds, such as flavonoids, organic acids, anthocyanins, and coumarins, are powerful antioxidants that contribute to protect the immune system. Additionally, the anthocyanins in fig fruits represent about 92% of their total antioxidant capacity. Figs are also rich in dietary fiber, which contributes to alleviate constipation, whereas dextrose is critical to cellular and glucose metabolism.
Nutrients': Dietary Fiber 12 %, Carbohydrate 6%
| Vitamins*: Vitamin B6 6%, Thiamin 4%
| Minerals*: Potassium 7%, Manganese 6%
Precaution: Excess intake of figs may cause diarrhea.
*% Daily Value per 100g. For e.g. 100g of figs provide 12% of daily requirement of dietary fiber
Fig benefits for health
- Fig benefits for Respiratory: Fig leaves prevent and reduce symptoms of asthmatic patients
- Fig benefits for Vision: Prevents vision loss caused by macular degeneration
- Fig benefits for Cancer: Reduces risk of colon cancer
- Fig benefits for Calcium: Avoids urinary calcium loss and strengthens bones
- Fig benefits for Diabetes: Rich in potassium, regulates sugar absorption in diabetics
- Fig benefits for Heart: Lowers cholesterol, risk of coronary heart diseases and prevents hypertension
- Fig benefits for Men Sexual health: Helps to correct sexual dysfunction.
- Fig benefits for Digestion: Prevents constipation and eliminates diarrhea
- Fig benefits for weight loss Reduces weight or when consumed with milk helps gain weight
- Fig benefits for weight loss Reduces weight or when consumed with milk helps gain weight .