Dates have proven to be incredibly beneficial for the entire body. Photo: File
Karachi: It would not be wrong to call date as a superfood. This healthy fruit has been a friend of mankind for thousands of years and now scientific research has revealed more benefits that we were unaware of.
Rich in calories, dates provide energy throughout the day and are still part of the daily routine in many societies around the world. It is also rich in beneficial sugars, vitamin A, vitamin B and C. Apart from this, there are large amounts of calcium, copper, sulfur and magnesium. However, here are some important benefits of eating dates.
Aids in natural birth process
Mothers who make it a habit to eat dates during pregnancy increase their chances of giving birth naturally. This is because there are many types of chemicals found in dates that play a very important role in this process. These chemicals reduce the need for oxytocin during childbirth.
Brain tonic
Dates contain ingredients that protect the brain. Interleukin, an inflammatory chemical produced in the brain, is not only bad for the brain, but also causes stress. Key ingredients in dates suppress interleukin and other harmful cytokines.
Useful in diabetes
Dates increase the secretion of insulin in the human body and this also removes the risk of diabetes. Eating dates regularly can help you avoid diabetes and has a prominent place in preventive medicine.
Kidney protector
A scientific study has shown that dates can be very useful for kidneys. Certain ingredients in dates reduce creatinine in the blood, high levels of which can damage the kidneys.
Increase in reproductive power
Dates contain beneficial chemicals and other ingredients that increase the number of sperm in semen. Several important flavonoids and amino acids present in it also increase male potency.
Palms and bone health
As we mentioned above, dates are rich in selenium, manganese, magnesium and copper. It increases bone growth and strength. If you have weak bones then definitely eat dates as it is the best bone tonic.
Useful for skin
Dates contain many important vitamins, including vitamin C and D, which improve the skin and increase its radiance. Vitamins C and D are still very important for us, but here they increase the elasticity of the skin.
Dates and Gastrointestinal Health
Dates are rich in fiber and strengthen the digestive system by relieving constipation.
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