Baobab
Baobab is a fruit native to Australia and many African countries. Both the seeds and the flesh of the fruit can be eaten and natively have been used as a thickener, to add flavour and as a sweetener in foods. Baobab is known for its high vitamin C content, containing six times the amount of vitamin C as oranges. It also contains twice as much calcium as cow’s milk, and is rich in vitamin A, potassium, iron and zinc.
Nutritional Benefits
Vitamin C- Prevention of cell damage by oxidative stress
- Aids in the absorption of iron in the body
- Aids in the utilisation of iron
- Maintains immune system health
- Helps maintain healthy skin
- Helps maintain eye health and vision in dim light
- Contributes to iron metabolism
- Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
- Contributes to normal muscle function
- Maintenance of normal teeth and bones
- Contributes to cell specialisation and division
- Maintains nervous system health
- Maintains normal muscle function
- Maintains normal blood pressure
- Contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism
- Aids in the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Contributes to red blood cell and haemoglobin formation and the transport of oxygen around the body
- Contributes to normal immune system function
- Aids in the metabolism of macronutrients, fatty acids and vitamin A
- Contributes to DNA and protein synthesis
- Maintains normal bones, nails, hair and skin
- Protection against oxidative stress and damage to cells
- Maintains immune system health
- Contributes to normal fertility levels
- Helps to maintain normal levels of testosterone in the blood
Risks and Side Effects
No noted risks or side effects
Uses
Baobab should be consumed as part of a balanced diet.Baobab powder can be added to juices, smoothies and used in baking.
Baobab products we have available can be found here.
Recipes using baobab can be found here.
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