Benefits of Health Caigua

The fruit of excellent Caigua regulating fat metabolism, reducing blood cholesterol. The Caigua produces a double positive effect on the one hand helps reduce LDL cholesterol, also known as bad, and secondly it helps to increase HDL cholesterol, known as good. This dual effect makes the Caigua an ideal complement for people with weight problems and high cholesterol. The fruit of Caigua is part of the daily diet of Peruvians.

Its beneficial effects on health have been proven in a series of clinical studies so that he can be termed a functional food. On the other hand the seed is recommended in the treatment of hypertension. In the fruits, which is the used part of the Caigua, find pectin, galacturonic acid, a bitter principle: the picrina, minerals, and most importantly: A steroidal compound comprising a mixture of 3 beta-D sitoserol glycoside , which is believed to be its excellent effects in treating cholesterol and triglycerides.

Clinical Studies of Caigua

One of the clinical trials conducted by the Cayetano Heredia University in Lima, Peru in postmenopausal women found that treatment of Caigua succeeded in reducing the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia from 75% to 12.5%.

This same university, another study to determine the effects of Caigua on lipid profile in middle-aged adults. In these studies yielded the following results:

The study was designed to determine whether oral administration of different doses Caigua dehydrated for a period of 12 weeks modifying the lipid profile of adults of both sexes. For this purpose, studied 60 subjects divided into six groups.

At 12 weeks of treatment showed a reduction of 18.3% serum cholesterol, LDL cholesterol 23% and increased HDL cholesterol of 42% in the group treated with 6 capsules Caigua. In cases of hypercholesterolemia treatment with 6 capsules of Caigua normalized serum cholesterol levels in 82% of cases in the same way for cases of LDL cholesterol.

Serum triglycerides were also significantly reduced by the use of Caigua dehydrated. Additionally attributed anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, while the seed of the plant are attributed hypotensive effects. It is considered nontoxic.

Benefits Caigua

It is amazing its action in health, such as slimming, anti cholesterol, anti-atherosclerosis and anti hypertension. Based on the studies described above, we summarize the Caigua gives us many benefits, among which are summarized as follows:

• * Reduction in blood cholesterol level ideal for combating atherosclerosis.
• *Your lipotropic action gives a double positive effect, because on one hand helps reduce LDL cholesterol that accumulates in the arteries focally, also known as bad cholesterol and on the other hand, helps to increase HDL cholesterol, known as good . This dual effect makes the CAIGUA an ideal complement for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
• * Regulates the metabolism of fats, which makes reducing blood cholesterol.
• * It is recommended as an adjunct in the treatment of weight loss. It is recommended in the treatment of hypertension.
• * Respiratory system disorders.
• * Help in otitis.

The Caigua is a fruit rich in fiber. It can be consumed in its natural form, in salads, appetizers, meat fillings or capsules. If you decide to eat in capsule form is recommended to take two pills 30 minutes before meals, usually before breakfast and lunch with plenty of water.

Begin to improve your health, including this wonderful fruit as part of your daily meals.

Sources:

Carmen Góñez, María Takara, Arturo Villena y Gustavo F. Gonzales.,Efectos de la Caigua (cyclantera pedata) Sobre el Perfil Lipídico en Adultos, Revista Peruana de Endocrinología y Metabolismo Vol III N° 1, 1997 Segunda Epoca., Instituto de Investigaciones de la Altura y Departamento de Ciencias Fisiológicas, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Apartado 1843, Lima, Perú.