Dragon fruit grows on the Hylocereus cactus, also known as the Honolulu queen, whose flowers only open at night.
Here are the nutrition facts for a serving of 3.5 ounces, or 100 grams:
Given the high amount of fiber and magnesium; as well as the extremely low-calorie content; dragon fruit can be considered a highly nutrient-dense fruit.
One study compared the antioxidant properties of 17 tropical fruits and berries.
Dragon fruit contains prebiotic fiber that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut — potentially improving metabolic health.
Although this fruit may improve certain features of metabolic syndrome — a condition associated with type 2 diabetes — not all effects may be favorable.
In a study in mice on a high-fat, high-carb diet; the group that received dragon fruit juice had better blood sugar responses and.
Reductions in some liver enzyme markers while another liver enzyme marker significantly increased.
In another study, rats with diabetes treated with an extract from the fruit had a 35% reduction in malondialdehyde, a marker of free-radical damag
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| Size | 500gm |
