Red pitaya, or red heart pitaya, is a kind of red skin and red meat fruit. It is rich in nutrients and has the effect of anti-oxidation and anti-aging. It is the first choice of summer food. Red pitaya is unique. So, what are the functions of red pitaya? Let's see next
2. Pitaya has the functions of preventing constipation, promoting eye health, increasing bone density, helping to form cell membrane, preventing anemia and neuritis, angular stomatitis, lowering cholesterol, whitening skin and preventing black spots, as well as the functions of relieving heavy metal poisoning, anti free radicals, preventing senile diseases, slimming and colorectal cancer. The new results show that the juice of pitaya fruit and branches has a positive effect on tumor growth, virus and immune response inhibition.
3. The albumin in pitaya fruit is a viscous and colloidal substance, which has the detoxification effect on heavy metal poisoning. It also has a protective effect on the stomach wall. Pitaya contains vitamin E and a more specific component, anthocyanin. Anthocyanin is contained in grape skin, red beet and other fruits and vegetables, but the content of anthocyanin in pitaya fruit is the highest. They all have the functions of anti-oxidation, anti free radicals and anti-aging. They can also improve the prevention of brain cell degeneration and inhibit dementia. At the same time, pitaya also contains vitamin C for whitening skin and rich water-soluble dietary fiber for reducing weight, reducing blood sugar, moistening intestines and preventing colorectal cancer.
From the above explanation, the function of red pitaya is obviously different from that of White Pitaya, but this difference is not reflected in the taste, so it is difficult for ordinary people to distinguish, but both white and red pitaya are suitable for the people to eat.