The study, led by a scientist from India found that guava has a high concentration of antioxidant compounds. It is important for body protection against skin cell damage caused by aging, which can lead to cancer.
A series of tests conducted on the nutrient content of guava and some fresh fruit including apples Himalayas, pomegranates, bananas, and grapes. The result, guava has the highest concentration of antioxidants than other fruits.
Scientists from the National Institution of India in Hyderabad, then sort the other fruit-based antioxidant concentration level after guava, namely, plums, apples, mangoes new at number 4.
The concentration of antioxidant in guava reach 500 milligrams per 100 grams, 330 milligrams plum, pomegranate 135 milligram. Apples contain antioksiden quarter of the content of guava. While banana has only 30 milligrams of antioxidants per 100 grams.
Watermelon and pineapple also contains antioxidants that effectively helps the body fight cell damaging substances or free radicals. Mango also. Despite its high fructose content, mango contains 170 milligrams of antioxidants. Mangoes have antioxidant effects three times higher than the papaya. While the wine three times more beneficial to the body rather than orange.
"Guava is a rich dietary sources of antioxidants, and rich in fiber. Eating a guava a day to be able to distance themselves from the disease," said Dr. Sreeramulu, a health expert, as quoted by the Telegraph. The study published in the International Journal of Food Research.
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