中文 (中国)Not a common nut, but Irvingia nuts have many health benefits that you may not have expected.
Irvingia nuts are taken from Irvingia tree, scientifically known as Irvingia gabonensis, sometimes known by the common names wild mango, African mango, or bush mango, native to Africa and Southeast Asia.
Nutritional value of Irvingia nuts
Irvingia nuts can be eaten fresh or roasted until ripe and then eaten. It can become a snack that is both delicious and has many health benefits. According to some studies, in the composition of this nut up to 67% of oil. Besides, this nut also contains abundant protein, calcium and vitamins. In which, there are 9% carbohydrates, 3.4% protein, inorganic substances such as iron 61.4mg, calcium 103.3mg, and 37mg other vitamins.
What are the benefits of Irvingia nuts?
In folk medicine, Irvingia seeds have a number of uses such as treating flatulence, bloating or forest malaria.
In modern medicine, this nut also has some of the following effects:
- Relieve stress, fatigue and stress
Irvingia nuts contain a large amount of carbohydrates, which help provide energy for the body. In addition, carbohydrates also play an important role in the production of serotonin in the brain, helping the spirit to always feel refreshed, relaxed, relieve stress, and dissipate fatigue.
- Supports Heart Health
Like other nuts, Irvingia nuts also have many benefits for the cardiovascular system. Thanks to the high content of vitamins and minerals, plant compounds and especially antioxidants, this nut helps prevent the development of free radicals, preventing the risk of heart attack or stroke, not only good for your cardiovascular system, but it also supports your nervous system health.
- Enhance memory
Irvingia seed have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, so they are good for the nervous system in general and your memory in particular. In addition, it is a good source of protein and healthy fats that have the potential to help lower cholesterol and improve cognitive health.
- Good for bones and teeth
Thanks to its high content of calcium and many other vitamins and minerals, Irvingia nuts are also very good for the bone and oral system, making bones and teeth stronger, avoiding conditions such as osteoporosis, fractures, tooth decay…
- Supports weight loss
Similar to some other nuts, Irvingia nuts are also beneficial for weight loss, avoiding the risk of obesity. This benefit comes from the fact that konia seeds are high in healthy unsaturated fats. Besides, regularly eating this nut also helps maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time, reducing cravings, thereby reducing food intake, good for the weight loss process.
- Beautify the skin
Because it contains many vitamins and antioxidants, Irvingia seeds are also proven to prevent and slow down the aging process of the skin, nourish the skin from the inside, make the skin healthy and bright.
Are Irvingia nuts safe for pregnants?
For pregnant women, Irvingia nuts can be used safely, without harm to health, on the contrary, they also bring many benefits. The nutritional content of this nut is not inferior to famous nuts such as macadamia nuts, walnuts … so it is very good for both pregnant women and fetuses in the womb.