The composition of lychee
Lychee is enriched with many useful properties and vitamins. As part of this fruit also has dietary fiber, a little fat, protein, carbohydrates and plenty of clean water utility. But the amount of sugar in the fruit depends on the place where the produced lychee. The average is about 5-15%.
This fruit is rich especially vitamin C. Also in the listed vitamins B, K, H, E. Lychee is rich in minerals and fluorine, zinc, copper, manganese, iodine, iron, phosphorus, chlorine, sulfur, sodium, magnesium, calcium and potassium.
Useful properties of lychee
Lychee, due to its composition, helps fight cardiovascular disease. For example, in China, this fruit drink for the prevention of atherosclerosis and to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood.
In the East, lychee recognized natural aphrodisiac which has a tonic effect on the body as a whole.
Regular consumption of this fruit is recommended for people suffering from diabetes, peptic ulcer, gastritis, liver and pancreas, anemia. Lychee normalizes the intestines and stomach, relieves constipation and is excellent thirst quencher. Many nutritionists recommend that their patients is this fruit to stave off hunger and as a storehouse of vitamins and minerals that are needed to maintain the body in good condition.
Lychee fruit is widely used in folk medicine. A base for producing various infusions and decoctions, which positively affect lung disease, liver and kidney. Before applying lychee such purposes should consult with your doctor.
Litchi should be consumed in moderation, otherwise there may be problems with the mucous membranes of the mouth and allergic reactions.