AFRICAN PEAR AND ITS HEALTH BENEFITS

AFRICAN PEAR AND ITS HEALTH BENEFITS 

African Pear botanically known as Dacryodes edulis, is an evergreen tree of an African origin precisely from the eastern part of Nigeria (Igboland). 

HEALTH BENEFITS OF AFRICAN PEAR 

1. It lowers blood pressure and also reduces the chances of having stroke.

2. It has a high calcium content, which makes it capable of supplying the basic requirements needed for the growth and maintenance of healthy teeth including bones.

3. It strengthens the immune system.

4. The oxidative stability of the African pear oil has the potentials of preventing skin irritation.

5. It contains minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and zinc.

6. It is an excellent source of vitamins C and E, which are antioxidative in nature.

7. Its high content of pectin makes it useful in lowering bad cholesterol.

8. It is capable of preventing women from getting postmenopausal breast cancer. 

9. It is gluten free and keto compliant.

10. It is rich in essential amino acids such as lysine, leucine and threonine.