Health Benefits of Grapefruits
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10. Enhances Cardiovascular Health
Incorporating grapefruit as part of a regular diet may benefit cardiovascular health in several ways.5JA;, Owira PM;Ojewole. ‘The Grapefruit: an Old Wine in a New Glass? Metabolic and Cardiovascular Perspectives.’ Cardiovascular Journal of Africa, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20972517/. Grapefruit contains potassium, which is essential for regulating fluids and controlling blood pressure. Increased levels of potassium encourage the kidneys to excrete more sodium and lessens tension on blood vessel walls.
Lycopene, another nutrient found in grapefruit, can potentially lower blood pressure by reducing the thickness of blood vessel walls and enhancing arterial dilation. The folate found in grapefruits is also used to produce healthy red blood cells.
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