Cholesterol -- The high level of pectin fiber found in citrus fruits like grapefruit may also help to lower cholesterol.
Disease Prevention -- One half of one medium grapefruit gives you 110 percent of the current recommended daily value of vitamin C you need each day. Vitamin C is an important anti-oxidant, blocking "free radicals" that damage cells. One half of a Florida grapefruit also has more dietary fiber (six grams) than many other popular fruits, including bananas, apples and strawberries. Recent research has suggested it may help to prevent chronic diseases like heart disease and can cer.
Losing Weight -- Americans trying to lose weight should consume fruits and vegetables with high fiber and water content-like grapefruit. Half of a grapefruit contains only 60 calories and actually takes the "edge" off your appetite to avoid overeating.
Potassium -- A deficiency of potassium is sometimes caused by dehydration of diuretics such as coffee or tea. To overcome this loss, physicians recommend eating more foods that supply potassium like grapefruit, which has 230 mgs., and equals seven percent of the recommended daily value.
Cold Season -- Research suggests that vitamin C may shorten the duration and/or lessen the severity of colds.
Improve Your Smile -- Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for healthy skin and gums.
Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) is widely used amongst integrative medicine practitioners; both to prevent and treat intestinal dysbiosis (disordering of the healthy bacterial balance in the intestine by bacteria, fungi, and parasites), and is widely used in hospitals as a disinfectant and antiseptic.
