Health Benefits of Papaya

Health Benefits of Papaya

Introduction:
Papaya today is eaten around the world.You can grow it in any tropical country. But the home of the
Papaya is tropical Latin America.
There are two major sizes of Papaya: modern commercial papaya and a wild papaya carica cauliflora
with round fruit the size of a plum. The two trees as trees look very similar. But the size and
shape of the fruits is the difference between night and day.
 Vitamins:

Vitamin A          :          1,750 I .U
Vitamin B          :          Thiamine 0.03 mg.
Riboflavin          :          0.04 mg.
Niacin               :          0.03 mg.
Vitamin C          :          56 mg.
Also contain Vitamin E and K
Minerals:


Calcium                    :          20 mg.
Iron                          :          0.3 mg.
Phosphorus              :          16 mg.
Potassium                :          470 mg.
Fat                            :          0.1 gm.
Carbohydrates         :          10 gm.
Protein                     :          0.6 gm.
Calories                   :          39

Benefits:
1.          Papayas contain papain, a digestive enzyme, which helps in the breakdown of food.
Hence, it is essential for breaking meat (larger proteins) into tiny pieces called prptides and amino acids.

2.          Rich in dietary fibers papaya are important in the regulation of bowl movements and thus
prevent constipation . Besides this the dietary fibers absorb toxins in the  digestive tract and hence prevent
colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal diseases.

3.          Papaya are packed with three essential powerful antioxidants Vitamin C Vitamin E and Vitamin
A. These when combined the oxidation of cholesterol that dangerously turn into plaques when oxidized
thereby leading to heart attacks and strokes.

4.          Antioxidants are significant in getting rid of free radicals in the body which otherwise damage cells
and cause cancer neurodegenerative disorders premature ageing and other diseases. Including papayas
in the diet are highly beneficial.

5.          Folic acid is required for the breakdown of homocysteine a harmful amino acid that can damage
blood vessels. Papaya is enriched with folate which helps in reducing the levels of this protein in the
blood  and lowering the risk of cardiac arrests.

6.           Papaya contains carotenoids such as lutein and beta carotene which are essential in maintaing
the health of our eyes. They also macular degeneration an eye disease which that cause loss of vision in
elders.

7.          Being a rich source of lycopene  a compound  that provides protection against prostate cancer
papayas are the best way to prevent the incidence of other cancers too. Studies reveal that men who consume fruits and vegetables rich in lycopene are less likely to develop prostate cancer as compared
to those who don't.

8.           Smoking is responsible for reducing the Vitamin A content in the body as this Vitamin is
involved in the elimination of toxins caused due to the cigarette smoke.Due to a deficiency of this nutrient
lung inflammation or emphysema can occur. Therefor foods such as papaya need to be consumed in
order to prevent the risk of lung diseases.

9.          Due to the presence of digesting enzymes such as papain and chmopapain papayas helps in
lowering inflammatory responses and speed up the healing process of burns.They even reduce common
symptoms of acute inflammation like arthritis and asthma.

10.         Rich in antioxidants like vitamins B folate and pantothenic acid minerals such as potassium
and magnesium and fibers the delicious papaya promotes the health of the cardiovascular system
and provides protection against colon cancer.

11.          Papaya is used in prevention  of illness such as recurrent ear inflections, colds and flu.

12.          Boosting the immune system, encouraging the renewal of muscle tissue, preventing cataract
formation, curing nausea and constipation and alleviating pain and edema caused due to sport injuries
are some of the other health benefits related to consumption of Papayas.

 Side Effects of Eating too Much Papaya:
The sweet, juicy orange flesh of the papaya  is packed with nutrients, making the tropical fruit an ideal
snake anytime. A medium sized papaya contains approximately 120 calories, 20 percent of the average
adult's fiber requirements and more than three time the recommended  daily allowance of Vitamin C.
However, eating too much  of a good thing can sometimes cause some unpleasant side effects.

Skin Discoloration:
          Eating too much of a yellow, green or orange colored food that contains beta carotene can cause a
benign form of skin discoloration called carotenemia.

 Respiratory Distress:

          Papaya contains an enzyme called papain which is used to soothe digestive  complaints and
to counter inflammation in the throat.

Possible Kidney Stones:
           A signal papaya measuring 5 inches long with a 3 inch diameter contains up to 310 percent
of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C. Consuming more than 1200 mg daily for children 
or more than 2000 mg of vitamin C in adults can induce toxicity symptoms including oxalate kidney 
stones. Oxalate is a byproduct of vitamin C once the nutrients has been metabolized.

 Gastrointestinal Symptoms:
          Gastrointestinal  Symptoms may be a side effects of eating too much papaya. Ironically, the 
same papain that calms your stomach can cause an upset stomach when taken in large amounts.
The high fiber content of papaya can also contribute to unrest of the digestive system when you
indulge in too much of the tropical fruit. The latex of the fruit's skin can also cause irritation of the 
stomach