Papaya pulp contains vitamins A, C and E, B complex vitamins such as pantothenic acid and folate, and minerals such as magnesium and potassium, as well as dietary fiber. Phenolic compounds are found in seeds, such as benzyl isothiocyanate, glucosinolates, tocopherols (α and δ), β-cryptoxanthin, β-carotene and carotenoids. The oil extracted from the seed mainly presents oleic fatty acid followed by palmitic, linoleic and stearic acids, while the leaves have high contents of dietary fibers and polyphenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins, proanthocyanins, tocopherol and benzyl isothiocyanate. Studies have shown that the nutrients present in its composition have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, protecting it against cardiovascular diseases. It has also been reported to help in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and in reducing cholesterol levels. Both the pulp and the rest of the parts of the plant (leaves and seeds) have antioxidant, antihypertensive, antiviral, antitumor, hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic actions, contributing to the prevention and treatment of associated metabolic disorders. Papain is active in cancer and wound healing. Papain also has fibrin, anticoagulant and antithrombotic effects.
Papaya pulp contains vitamins A, C and E, B complex vitamins such as pantothenic acid and folate, and minerals such as magnesium and potassium, as well as dietary fiber. Phenolic compounds are found in seeds, such as benzyl isothiocyanate, glucosinolates, tocopherols (α and δ), β-cryptoxanthin, β-carotene and carotenoids. The oil extracted from the seed mainly presents oleic fatty acid followed by palmitic, linoleic and stearic acids, while the leaves have high contents of dietary fibers and polyphenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins, proanthocyanins, tocopherol and benzyl isothiocyanate. Studies have shown that the nutrients present in its composition have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, protecting it against cardiovascular diseases. It has also been reported to help in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and in reducing cholesterol levels. Both the pulp and the rest of the parts of the plant (leaves and seeds) have antioxidant, antihypertensive, antiviral, antitumor, hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic actions, contributing to the prevention and treatment of associated metabolic disorders. Papain is active in cancer and wound healing. Papain also has fibrin, anticoagulant and antithrombotic effects.
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