Not Just Sweet, Here are a Series of Benefits of Longan Fruit for Health that Many People Still Don't Know

Kapanlagi.com - Who doesn't like longan fruit? This marble-sized fruit has a refreshing sweet taste. No wonder, anyone who eats even just one will be addicted. Found abundantly in Southeast Asia, longan fruit is very popular in Indonesia. Despite its popularity, not many people know the benefits of longan fruit for health.

Longan fruit is a seasonal fruit. During its season, this fruit with brown skin and juicy flesh is easily found on the roadside. Although it is considered a roadside fruit, the benefits of longan fruit for health cannot be underestimated. This fruit, known as longan in English, has significant benefits.

Here are several benefits of longan fruit for health, compiled from various sources.

1. Increase Immune System

Longan fruit, which has a sweet taste, turns out to contain a lot of vitamin C. According to liputan6.com, there is at least 84 mg of vitamin C in 100 grams of longan fruit. A significant amount of vitamin C content in the fruit.

This makes longan fruit beneficial in increasing the immune system or immunity. Because vitamin C is one of the nutrients needed by the body to maintain immunity. Longan fruit is very good to consume when the immune system is disrupted, for example, when experiencing fever or flu symptoms.

2. Source of Energy

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Not only maintaining immunity or the immune system, longan fruit can also serve as an additional source of energy. Not many people know that longan fruit actually contains complex carbohydrates. In addition, the sweet-tasting longan fruit also indicates a high sugar content.

Meanwhile, complex carbohydrates and sugar are two nutrients that play a role in generating energy. Therefore, the benefits of longan fruit as a reserve source of energy need not be doubted.

3. Heart Health

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The third amazing benefit of longan fruit is that it is believed to be good for the heart. Longan, or scientifically known as Dimocarpus longan, is believed to have the ability to improve heart health. According to foodfacts.mercola.com, the compounds in longan fruit are believed to help improve blood circulation. Moreover, longan fruit is also believed to support the functioning of the spleen and heart.

This means that consuming longan fruit will make our heart healthier. In addition, it will also help us to prevent various cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes.

4. Enhancing Nerve Function

In addition to being good for heart health, longan fruit is also beneficial for nerve health. According to organicfacts.net, a study reveals that longan fruit is believed to balance electrolytes in the body, indirectly improving the functioning of the nervous system. This benefit is also supported by the ability of longan fruit to regulate blood circulation. A smooth blood circulation will also make the nerves calmer.

5. Good for Insomnia Sufferers

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Do you often experience difficulty sleeping or insomnia? If so, you can try to overcome it by consuming longan fruit. One of the causes of difficulty sleeping or insomnia is stress or life or work pressure that makes the nerves tense.

As mentioned earlier, longan fruit can be a solution to calm tense nerves. Therefore, longan fruit is believed to make someone sleep more soundly.

6. Good to Consume During Diet

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Having low calories, makes longan fruit very suitable to consume during a diet. In addition, longan fruit contains sugar, vitamin C, and complex carbohydrates that can be a source of energy. With that, you can still meet the nutritional needs required by the body while on a diet. 

7. Good for Skin Health

If you desire healthy and bright skin, eat longan fruit. The vitamin C content in longan is believed to help in the synthesis of collagen needed by the body to keep the skin firm and healthy. In addition, longan also contains antioxidants that function to ward off ultraviolet radiation. Most amazingly, the combination of vitamins B and C, as well as antioxidants, is believed to be an effective anti-aging substance.

8. Lowering Blood Pressure

In addition to vitamins, longan fruit also has a number of minerals that are beneficial for health. One of them is potassium, which is useful for lowering blood pressure. Potassium in longan is believed to relax blood vessels and arteries. As a result, high blood pressure will decrease more controlled. This benefit indirectly supports the ability of longan to promote heart health and prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Those are some of the benefits of longan fruit for health. Interested in experiencing its benefits?

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