Papaya Health Facts

Generic name is CARICA PAPAYA.
Contains the antioxidant lutein which research suggests can help maintain healthy eyes and skin
100grams of papaya contains only 32kcal, because of its low calorie content it is known as dieter's food.
Papaya is a good source of beta carotene which helps to prevent free radical damage.
Papain is present in papaya which is an excellent aid to digestion, as the role of papain is to digest the protein in food.
Papaya is a rich source of vitamins and potassium, containing more than Oranges.
Papaya has two forms ripe and unripe or green, the unripe green papaya is used as a vegetable source.

Iain Anderson BSc FCOptom DipCLP, Chairman of the Eyecare Trust comments:
“Age Related Macular Degeneration is one of Britain’s biggest causes of blindness and although many people have never heard of it, it now accounts for up to a staggering 50 per cent of blindness and partial sight registrations in the UK. Research shows that Lutein, which is found in papayas, helps reduce damage to the macular of the eye.”

Iain continues, “Lutein is most concentrated in the macula and acts as a barrier to harmful UV rays. As the body is unable to manufacture its own supply, it is essential we get enough from dietary sources such as papayas. In addition, the range of carotenoids and flavanoids present in the fruit also help maintain antioxidant levels which keep the eyes healthy.”