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Guava: Experts weigh in on health benefits, nutrition facts, and more

• Guava regular consumption can improve heart health. It was showed in a study that guava can lower blood pressure and blood lipids, due to the high potassium, soluble fiber and vitamin C content.
• Guava may help to prevent diarrhea. According to studies, guava leaf tea can be a remedy or diarrhea. The tea has antibacterial properties, which can help in the treatment and prevention of diarrhea caused by microorganisms.
• Guava helps to control diabetes. The fruit has a low glycemic index, meaning it is digested and absorbed gradually, leading to a gradual rise in glucose level, which is really beneficial for diabetic patients.
• Guava consumption can be helpful to prevent cancer. In a recent study, various guava extracts, fractions and isolated phytochemicals showed to exhibited antineoplastic effect.
• Guava is a nutritive fruit. Guava vitamin C content is four times that of oranges, the fruit also has comparatively high levels of iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A and B, tannins, phenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, lectins and other beneficial compounds. 

Reference: Microsoft Start Health: Faith Seke, Leticia Soares - Yesterday