Soursop: Immune & Energy Boosting, Pain Relieving, Antioxidant, Anti Stress Super Fruit and more

Soursop is the fruit of Annona muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree native to tropical climates.  It’s flavor is described as a combination of strawberry and pineapple, with sour citrus flavour notes contrasting with an underlying creamy flavor reminiscent of coconut or banana. Recently, there have been many posts and articles circulating online that claim that Soursop is a potential treatment for cancer- and while there is not enough evidence to support this claim- Health Fitness Revolution has done some research on the fruit to bring you the proven Soursop health benefits:

Soursop Fruit

Good for the Liver:  Soursop juice works great for liver disorders. It reduces the inflammation of the urethra and thus, can lower symptoms like painful urination.
Boosts the Immune System:  In recent studies on chemotherapy cycles in patients, it was noted that the immune system of the cancer patients who consumed Soursop tea was not affected or weakened, as compared to other cancer patients.  Also, the Vitamin C in soursop is an antioxidant vitamin that helps strengthen the immune system and helps prevent infections like urinary tract infection, cough and cold.
It is a Natural Pain Reliever:  associated with arthritis, joint and back problems, and rheumatism – Soursop has been traditionally used for providing relief from pain associated with the aforementioned conditions.
Boosts Energy Levels: Soursop contains thiamine, a compound which improves energy levels.
Aids in Digestion: Soursop health benefits include aiding digestive health, as the fibrous flesh of soursop helps improve digestive health.
Prevents Leg Cramps: Potassium present in this fruit is known to be effective in preventing leg cramps.
Maintains Bone Health: Soursop contains copper, which promotes the absorption of calcium, a nutrient that is essential for good bone health.
Helps Heal Many Skin Ailments: The sap of Soursop’s leaves, or the flesh, can be applied topically to get rid of eczema, skin rash and swelling. Topical application promotes fast healing of wounds and prevents infections.
Prevents Anemia: Soursop is rich in iron, is useful to the prevention of anemia.
Relief from Migraine: The riboflavin present in soursop helps curb migraine headaches.



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As an alternative cancer treatment, the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center lists cancer treatment as one of the "purported uses" of soursop.

"When the plant was put through scientific tests, studies found that several parts had potentially potent anti-cancer properties. This was particularly shown to be the case when used as an adjunct treatment. Research showed that the leaves have active ingredients that possess anti-cancer properties that kill lung, prostate, colon, breast, and pancreatic cancer cells. Its seeds display properties that perform the same task that chemotherapy treatment would, killing breast, oral and lung cancer cells. And its fruit component has anti-prostate cancer potential." excerpt from The Conversation: Natural cancer remedies: sorting fact from fiction
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