PAPAYA SEEDS 

​ What happens to the liver when eating Papaya Seeds?

​Recent research suggests that including papaya seeds in the diet can provide specific protection to the liver. It is said that the collective, combined activity of various antioxidants, flavonoids, and anti-inflammatory compounds like polyphenols commonly found in papaya seeds contributes to liver well-being. Studies in animal models have shown that papaya seed extract protects the liver from damage caused by toxins by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.

​Some scientific evidence suggests that it may contribute remarkably to strengthening the liver's detoxification process, regenerating damaged liver cells, and restoring the liver damaged by fatty liver conditions back to a normal state.

​💊 A Remedy for Obesity

​Animal-based studies indicate that consuming papaya seeds also contributes significantly to controlling obesity. It appears that papaya seeds may have the ability to inhibit the activity of the lipase enzyme, which is crucial for fat absorption (Can inhibit the enzyme pancreatic lipase, which is crucial for fat absorption). However, it must be emphasized that further human research is needed to confirm these benefits.

​No matter what, since papaya seeds have no detrimental or harmful effects, it is better for your body to eat a few seeds when you eat papaya from now on.

​📉 Controls Cholesterol and Body Fat Storage

​The consumption of papaya seeds has shown a notable control over unfavorable cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Furthermore, it appears that it can also reduce the accumulation of fat in the liver and fat storage cells in the body (Can reduce the accumulation of lipids in the liver and fat tissue). Scientists hypothesize that the phytochemicals present in papaya seed extract may also have the ability to suppress the genetic factors that cause fat storage in the body (This is linked to suppressing specific genes and pathways involved in the storage of fat).

​On the other hand, papaya seeds are also excellent in terms of nutritional value. They appear to be a food rich in higher amounts of protein, beneficial fatty acids, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The enzyme Papain, which efficiently digests protein, is also present in the seeds, as well as the papaya fruit itself.

​🤔 Should you eat a lot of seeds?

​Consuming a large quantity of papaya seeds can interfere with the digestive process. Therefore, sources suggest that it is best to generally consume about 5 to 10 seeds at a time, or about one teaspoon.

​It is good to add papaya seeds to your diet either raw, blended and added to drinks, or as powdered dried papaya seeds. The easiest way is to eat a few seeds when consuming papaya as a fruit.