Pomelo, or jambura, is one of the best-known fruits in Asian countries and is called the king of vitamin C.

This fruit, with its light sour-sweet taste, is very helpful for colds, coughs and fever. Thanks to its antioxidants, it reduces the risk of cancer and helps control cholesterol levels. Pomelo has many other health benefits too. Here they are.

Rich in fibre: one pomelo can contain up to 6 grams of fibre. Dietary fibre acts as a food source for the good bacteria in your gut and can help relieve constipation. Pomelo also helps increase bone density, improve mental health and reduce the risk of several chronic diseases.

Helps weight loss: pomelo is very low in calories, and its protein and fibre can help keep you full for a long time. So eating it keeps you full for longer and helps you lose weight.

Full of antioxidants: the antioxidants in pomelo prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals, so it can protect against the risk of various chronic diseases.

Good for the heart: pomelo can benefit heart health by lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Research has shown that pomelo can reduce blood fats by preventing dietary cholesterol from being fully absorbed into the body.

Fights signs of ageing: the antioxidants in pomelo help prevent skin damage and can help keep you looking young. Oil made from pomelo peel is rich in antioxidants and can reduce melanin production in the skin, helping prevent discolouration and sun spots.

Fights cancer: pomelo can work specifically to kill cancer cells and stop cancer spreading. A study in mice found that pomelo peel extract suppressed tumour growth, boosted immunity and killed cancer cells. Another study found that an extract made from pomelo leaves killed skin cancer cells in mice. So pomelo can be very helpful in preventing cancer.

Source: Jugantor. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.