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Benefits of Buah Merah (Red Fruit) |
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Before we look into the benefits of Buah Merah (Red Fruit), lets understand the background of how does chronic diseases arise.
Oxidative stress induced by oxygen free radicals that are generated by normal metabolic activity as well as lifestyle factors such as smoking and unhealthy diet will eventually lead to the development of chronic diseases.
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One of the main recommendations is to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables that are good sources of carotenoids. Carotenoids in view of their anti-oxidant properties recognized by worldwide researchers are beneficial for preventing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. |
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The solution for holistic health maintenance is clear, yet it seems much difficult to reach due to our comtemporary lifestyle factors. Vitamin pills and supplements seems to be a viable alternative, but most of the products are synthetically derived. Buah Merah (Red Fruit) which carries the vital elements from natural sources offers the holistic approach for individuals’ daily health maintenance.
The table below summarizes the nutritional profile of Buah Merah (Red Fruit) oil extract conducted at Japanese Government authorized laboratories in Japan:
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Carotenoids such as α-Carotene, β-Carotene and β-Cryptoxanthin have the added advantage of being able to convert to Vitamin A and its related role in disease prevention. Many research studies had shown that β-Cryptoxanthin is a key carotenoid which fortifies human immune system against chronic and degenerative diseases in modern life. |
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Buah Merah (Red Fruit) is also a rich source of natural Vitamin E, Omega 3,6,9 that are important anti-oxidant to destroy oxygen free radicals that attack our healthy cells. The higher level of anti-oxidants in our body helps to slow down aging process and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases. Therefore it is recommended to consume Buah Merah (Red Fruit) oil extract daily to maintain the level of β-Cryptoxathin and anti-oxidants in the range associated with lower risk of chronic disease.
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