6 Surprising Health Benefits Of Noni To Humans

Introduction:

Noni (Morinda citrifolia) is a juicy fruit that has its origins in Southeastern Asia, Australia and India. It was dispersed to the tropics by natural and human intervention. The fruit, seed, juice, and bark of noni serve as a source of medicine to both humans and animals.

6 Surprising Health Benefits Of Noni To Humans

Nutrients In Noni:

Noni fruit contains Vitamin A, B3 and C. Also, minerals such as magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, sulfur, potassium and traces of selenium are found in noni.

6 Surprising Health Benefits Of Noni To Humans
Noni plant 

Health Benefits Of Noni:

1. Prevention Of Cancer:

In animal studies, noni acts as an antioxidant that slows down the conversion of normal cells to cancer cells. Scientific research proves that noni extracts have anticancer effects in both human and animal cell lines.

Noni juice is effective for cancer treatment when taken alone or with chemotherapy drugs.

2. Improves Heart Health:

Noni fruits help improve the health of the human heart. The nutrients in noni fight heart-related infections and prevent coronary heart disease. Noni juice reduces inflammation and lowers cholesterol hence improving heart health.

3. Strengthen The Immune System:

Noni juice has properties of anticancer, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine which prevents the body from infectious attacks. This makes it one of the herbal immune boosters. It is also good in most health conditions to accelerate healing.

6 Surprising Health Benefits Of Noni To Humans
Noni fruits

4. Improves Eye Health:

Noni improves eye health. The antioxidant in noni prevents the formation of cataracts and macular reversion. Hence, noni making noni a good source of natural eye-protective food.

5. Improves Brain Health:

Noni is classified as one of the good fruits for brain health. A scientific test on mice with streptozotocin-induced memory impairment approves that it helps to solve memory-related conditions.

The test result in the mice shows the reduction of oxidative stress and acetylcholinesterase activity. While it increased brain levels of BDNF, acetylcholine, and ATP level.

6 Surprising Health Benefits Of Noni To Humans
Noni fruits 

6. Improves Skin Health:

Noni is rich in skin-protective nutrients such as Vitamin C, A, flavonoids, potassium, linoleic and amino acids. These nutrients improve skin tone and elasticity.  It also has a moisturising property that replenishes, repairs and protects the skin from dryness and burns caused by the sun.

Disclaimer: This is not a medical advice,but an herbal treatment.

Edet Esah

A content writer - blogger and sports analyst