Grapefruit seed extract helps alkalize the body. It is considered one of
the most alkaline forming foods and of all fruits it is the most
alkalizing. Alkalizing the body (raising pH) is one of the single most
important health regeneration benefits available.
Disease cannot live in an alkaline environment within the body. It is
claimed that cancer dies in a pH of 8.0. Countless other conditions are
caused by an acid environment within the body. These same conditions are
effectively treated by restoring the proper pH.
Grapefruit seed extracts pH is a low 2.0. Don't let this fool you as
acid foods have alkaline effects on the body. The problem comes when you
eat food that is acid forming such as meat, sugar and most grains. This
food creates and acid environment within the body.
Most degenerative diseases are associated with your body pH. Your body
pH is one of the most important aspects to consider when trying to
overcome a serious illness and to maintain good health. The list of
diseases caused from improper pH is a mile long. Cancer and most other
diseases cannot exist in an alkaline environment. The pH of the
non-deficient and healthy person is in the 7.5.
__________________ "We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." ~Immanual Kant~
Hopefully eating one whole fresh grapefruit a day will do just as well.
I usually seem to swallow some of the tiny seeds too. LOL!
Hi EarlyBird! I think it's just as good for sure!
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Health Benefits of The Grapefruit
Grapefruit is very popular among the citrus family due to its flavour and refreshing qualities. It is an excellent health-builder and appetizer as it promotes salivary and gastric digestion. More than 20 varieties of grapefruit have been propagated in the United States. Nutritional value of the fruit varies with colour (white, pink, or red). Red and pink grapefruits have high amount of vitamin A, potassium(325mg), folate(25 micrograms), calcium(40mg), and iron(1mg). Other health benefits of the fruit includes:
Citric acid of fresh grapefruit juice has an alkaline reaction that increase the alkalinity in the body. The fruit juice has been found useful in treating many diseases caused by too much acid in the body system.
Grapefruit is a rich source of pectin. Pectin is a soluble fibre that helps to lower blood cholesterol.
Pink and red grapefruits contain high amount of lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant that is know for lowering the risk of prostate cancer.
Grapefruit stimulates appetite and posses unique ability to burn away fat, for many years people have used the fruit to lose weight.
Prevent and treat diabetes - eating grapefruit can help people lose weight which in turn can decrease the risk for diabetes.
Grapefruit peel is rich with pectin which is used for the preservation of other fruits. The peel oil can also be use as soft-drink flavouring.
The pulp of grapefruit is valuable in relieving constipation. When wholly taken, it supplies healthy bulk to aid bowel action.
The bitter properties of grapefruit can remove the burning sensation of fever and is excellent remedy for influenza.
Grapefruit contain natural �quinine� which is used to treat malaria. This �quinine� can be extracted by boiling a quarter of a grapefruit and straining the pulp.
The protective plant chemicals found in grapefruits induce the production of enzymes that help to prevent cancer.
Grapefruit juice inhibits a special enzyme in the intestines that is responsible for the natural breakdown and absorption of many medications.
Eating grapefruit daily seems to alleviate rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory disorders symptoms.
Grapefruit juice is extremely rich in vitamin C and potassium. Therefore, it is used as a medicine in scanty urination caused by kidney, liver and heart disorders.
Grapefruit is a natural source of soluble dietary fibre that offers many health benefits.