If you enjoy a fresh glass of grapefruit juice with breakfast, here is some good news!
Anticancer: By blocking an enzyme that activates cancer causing chemicals, grapefruit juice can help prevent the development of lung cancer. Grapefruit also has been shown to trigger apoptosis in colon cancer cells, which means the cells undergo a programmed cell death that does not cause damage to surrounding tissue like necrosis does. Naringenin, another compound found in grapefruits, has been shown in studies to repair damaged DNA in the cells of the prostate gland. Grapefruits contain limonoids, a group of phytonutrients that stimulate the liver to remove more toxins from the body.
Ph: The juice of grapefruits, when digested, causes the body to become more alkaline. Acidity in the body can be linked to several different illnesses including cancer, viruses, and bacterial infections.
Cholesterol: A recent study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry concluded that people who consume grapefruit regularly show lower levels of harmful LDL cholesterol than those who do not.
Weight loss: Grapefruits contain fiber which helps with regular digestion, helping with eight loss, and also contain no fat. Fat burning enzymes are also found in this fruit which alter insulin levels in the body, therefore stimulating metabolic changes.
Kidneys: D-limonene has been shown to prevent the formation of and also dissolve kidney stones. Drinking grapefruit juice regularly helps to alkalize the urin, which lowers the chances of these stones forming and promotes overall kidney health.
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