10 Health Benefits of Tamarind
Tamarind Benefit #10: Boosts Immunity
According to a study published in the Food Science and Technology journal, tamarind has very potent antioxidant properties. Antioxidants fight against free radicals and reduce inflammation. While still relatively little understood, antioxidants are probably as essential as many better known micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Tamarind also contains high levels of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant. Vitamin C also boosts the immune system function so that it can better fight foreign bodies and harmful microorganisms.
Tamarind also has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties that make it an effective addition to the diet to help in the fight against parasites. Tamarind has been used through the ages to get rid of intestinal worms, especially in tropical and subtropical regions.
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