02/08/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
A study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research has found that extracts from pineapple guava (Feijoa sellowiana) may prevent digestive problems caused by a deficiency in disaccharidases and oxidative stress-related diseases. The study has also found that pineapple guava possesses antioxidant properties.
In conclusion, these findings suggest that the consumption of pineapple guava extracts is a safe and effective measure to prevent digestive problems and to treat diseases related to oxidative stress.
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Journal Reference:
Turco F, Palumbo I, Andreozzi P, Sarnelli G, De Ruberto F, Esposito G, Basile A, Cuomo R. ACETONIC EXTRACT FROM THEFEIJOA SELLOWIANABERG. FRUIT EXERTS ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES AND MODULATES DISACCHARIDASES ACTIVITIES IN HUMAN INTESTINAL EPITHELIAL CELLS. Phytotherapy Research. 10 May 2016; 30(8): 1308-1315. DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5629
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