10 Health Benefits of Monk Fruit
Monk Fruit Benefit #3: Reduces Inflammation
When the body is exposed to irritants, it elicits a reactionary response to attempt to keep off the substance or destroy it. One major sign of such a response is inflammation often characterized by swelling in the affected areas. This series of allergic responses is caused by the release of some chemical substances, mainly histamines. These chemicals lead to the signs of inflammation that appear.
The monk fruit has been shown to have the ability to reduce the intensity of these inflammatory reactions. It does this by hindering release of histamines from mast cells where it is usually stored. Taking monk fruits can, therefore, provide the much-needed relief from allergic reactions, including in asthmatic patients.
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