Health Benefits of Durian
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> Traditionally the durian fruit was seen as a powerful aphrodisiac, while
> women would eat the ashes from burnt durian skins to help them recover after
> child birth. But concoctions made from the leaves of the durian tree were
> also used to help reduce swelling and cure skin disease. More recently
> nutritionists have claimed that the durian fruit can help lower cholesterol
> and cleanse the blood as well as cure jaundice and alleviate fevers.
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> Experts even say that you can rid yourself of yeast infections such as
> thrush through eating the durian fruit. This is because of the durian's high
> iron content that helps the white blood cells in our body make specific
> chemicals that kill off the infection.
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> The durian is also packed with amino acids as well as Vitamins B, C and E
> and many people are even comparing the sweet custard like centre of the
> durian fruit to the goji berry for its high levels of anti oxidants. These
> anti oxidants help slow down the destruction of cells from free radicals
> such as pollution and smoking; in doing so, they decrease the effects of
> aging on the skin giving you a younger more refreshed look.
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> Among the amino acids found inside the durian is tryptophan. Tryptophan is
> essential for making and maintaining serotonin levels in the body. Serotonin
> is the hormone in the body that regulates our happiness. People with low
> serotonin levels tend to have short tempers, are often moody and suffer from
> depression. This means that not only will eating the durian fruit help keep
> your body running smoothly but it will also increase your general happiness
> and well being.
