Love it or hate it, durian has more benefits than you think. Here, the variety of benefits of eating durian as disclosed Health Promotion Board, which was launched from the page SOUND, Monday, December 18, 2017.
Make happy
Good tasty durian meat is not the only reason for a smile on your face. The fruit of this one also has a fun chemical to make you feel comfortable.
Durian contains tryptophan amino acids that are converted to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that induces a feeling of happiness and relaxation. So the mood you experience improves after eating durian.
Makes sleep easier
This one fruit can make you sleep more soundly.
Tryptophan (essential amino acid) contained in the durian is converted into melatonin, a hormone that controls your sleep cycle. The higher your melatonin level, the easier it will be to sleep.
If you have trouble sleeping, try eating durian.
Controlling blood pressure
Durian is rich in potassium, an electrolyte that helps keep blood pressure levels. High blood pressure or known as hypertension, can cause some health complications like heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.
According to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Health, almost one in four Singaporeans aged 30 to 69 years suffer from hypertension.
Excellent energy source
Durian as a pre-sport snack. The high carbohydrates contained in it provide a quick energy release to keep you strong while exercising.
Two medium-sized durian seeds (54g) contain 89 calories, and give you almost the same amount of carbohydrates as a medium banana.
Improve bone health
Iron and copper are important minerals for strong bones. And durian is rich in minerals.
A study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information suggests, having a higher iron intake helps increase bone density, while higher calcium intake has a meaningless effect on bone.
Make your skin good
With 11.6 mg vitamin C per serving (two medium seeds), durian contains more vitamin C than most tropical fruits. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties to fight free radicals in your body, thus reducing the appearance of pigmentation and wrinkles.
Environmental factors such as exposure to cigarette smoke and ultraviolet rays due to sunlight causes free radical damage to the skin.
Increase sex drive
Durian is known as a food that stimulates libido among Asians. In fact, there is a famous Indonesian traditional saying: When the durian falls, the sheath rises.
