MOSCOW, 27 Jan. Nutritionist Svetlana Zelentsova told why grapefruit should be included in the diet, and also listed the diseases that this product saves from. She noted that the fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals. Especially vitamin C and silicon. This means that grapefruit not only strengthens the immune system, but also increases collagen synthesis.
"The fruit contains a number of phytochemicals, the properties of which are being actively studied. Several of them are recognized as geroprotectors, substances that slow down aging. So, naringenin has antioxidant, antitumor, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effects. It improves the condition of the heart and blood vessels, suppresses appetite", the agency’s interlocutor said.
Nobiletin present in grapefruit is useful for obesity, atherosclerosis, and insulin resistance. Hesperedin is an antioxidant, has an anti-allergic effect, strengthens blood vessels, increases the tone and elasticity of veins.