In Africa, the baobab fruit has been used medicinally for centuries to treat everything from fevers, malaria and gastrointestinal problems to vitamin C deficiency.
Most of the potential health benefits of baobab fruit powder and its fresh counterpart have been largely attributed to the unusually high levels of vitamin C this exotic superfood contains. A 100-gram serving of baobab fruit pulp has been reported to contain up to 500 milligrams of vitamin C – that’s nearly 10 times the amount of vitamin C found in an equivalent serving of fresh oranges.
Baobab Fruit’s Benefits for the Skin
baobab fruit has been shown to possess strong antioxidant properties, Baobab has the highest antioxidant content of any fruit.
Vitamin C and Glycemic Control to Support Your Weight Loss Efforts
Promote weight loss by reducing appetite and cravings, and by keeping the fat-storing hormone insulin under control.
A Preventive Treatment for Heart Disease and Varicose Veins?
Drop in plasma C-reactive protein levels. New research suggests that C-reactive protein levels, or CRP levels for short, are an excellent measure of a person’s heart disease risk, potentially even better than cholesterol levels.
A Natural Liver Cleanser and Detoxifier?
Baobab Powder contains soluble fibre, this helps to slow down the release of sugars into the blood stream, reducing energy spikes. Soluble fibre can also help to control blood glucose levels, improve blood cholesterol and reduce visceral fat (body fat that is stored around the organs in your abdominal).
Plenty of Minerals
Using fresh baobab pulp in cooking or adding concentrated baobab fruit powder to your favorite dishes can also supply your body with a slew of beneficial minerals including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc.