14 Surprising Benefits of Papaya (Pawpaw)

 

 

Health Benefits of Papaya

The 14 Health Benefits of Papaya Include:

• Papaya helps in digestion
• It promotes weight loss
• It regulates menstruation
• It prevents infections
• It provides relief from a toothache
• It has anticancer properties
• It helps in skin care
• It improves heart health
• Papaya reduces the symptoms of acne and burns
• It has anti-inflammatory effects
• Papaya is good for macular degeneration
• It helps in treats constipation
• It helps prevent arthritis
• It improves immunity

 

Side Effects of Papaya

Consumption of papaya in normal amounts is recognized safe by FDA. However, there are certain side effects of consuming papaya.
Pregnant Women: Papaya is classified as being harmful during pregnancy. It is considered as a ‘hot’ fruit. Latex, present in high concentrations in raw and semi-ripe papayas, causes uterine contractions which might lead to abortions. Avoid eating raw papaya if you are pregnant.
Gastrointestinal Irritation: Consuming too many papayas can cause a powerful laxative effect in the intestines. Avoid eating large quantities of papaya, especially if it is in its raw form. Unripe or raw papaya can cause pain in the intestines or stomach and can sometimes cause esophageal perforations.
Seeds: The black seeds of the papaya contain traces of an enzyme called carpine, which is a potentially toxic substance. According to the International BioPark Foundation’s information about Medicinal Plants of the Peruvian Amazon, this enzyme can make the nerve centers numb, which could lead to paralysis or cardiac depression. In some cases, the narrowing of blood vessels is also seen, which is the caused due to carpine or carparine.
Quick Tips to Enjoy Papayas:
Pieces of papaya, when soaked with a bit of lemon juice and honey, are an absolute treat for the taste buds.
Blend papayas, strawberries, and yogurt for a cold soup treat.
Add a slice of papaya to a fresh fruit salad and have it as a snack.
Have a bowl of fresh ripe papaya along with your breakfast to add calories that you require for the day.