{"id":162529,"date":"2022-08-30T15:15:48","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T09:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=162529"},"modified":"2026-04-06T13:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:10:07","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-guava-juice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-guava-juice\/","title":{"rendered":"Guava (Amrood) Juice: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Guava Juice<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Guava Juice<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Guava Juice<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Guava (Amrood) Juice?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Guava Juice<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Guava Juice<\/a><\/li>
Interaction With Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGuava fruit is recognised as a poor man\u2019s apple due to its low cost and availability through the changing seasons. Though abundant in India, guava is native to tropical regions of Central America and is most popular in Asia. Guava is scientifically called Psidium guajava<\/em> and belongs to the family Myrtaceae<\/em>1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If asked about your favourite fruit, you will say mango or apple, not guava<\/a>, because guava is quite an underrated fruit. It may be those tiny, hard seeds that tend to get stuck in your teeth and irritate you; worry not, we have a solution for you. The easiest and most delicious way to have guava is in the form of guava juice. So, we ask you to give this fruit its true credit by trying super tasty and healthy guava juice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read on to know more about the health benefits of guava juice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Guava Juice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nVarious fruits and fruit juices have immense nutritional value. They are suggested to be included in daily diet. Guava juice is a delicious addition to your diet as it has higher water content than other fruits and is low in fats. It contains dietary fibre, vitamins and essential minerals 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nutritional value of guava juice is described as follows 3<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy:<\/strong> 56 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrate:<\/strong> 14 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar:<\/strong> 13 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dietary fibre:<\/strong> 0.5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 12 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 24.0 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
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Guava juice is a rich source of vitamin C, providing over 200% of the recommended daily intake 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The antioxidants present in guava juice can help boost the immune system 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Consuming guava juice may improve skin health and promote a youthful appearance due to its high vitamin C content 6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guava juice contains essential minerals like potassium, calcium, and magnesium 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guava juice is a good source of folate, which is important for pregnant women 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Guava Juice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGuava juice contains various active ingredients, such as flavonoids, catechin, quercetin, etc., which might have biological properties beneficial 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have antioxidant activity\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-inflammatory action\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a blood pressure-lowering effect\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antibacterial activity\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a blood sugar-lowering effect\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an immunity booster\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antipyretic activity (may reduce fever)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antifungal activity\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an anti-diarrhoeal activity\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an analgesic effect (pain-killer)1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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From what I\u2019ve noticed, drinking guava juice might be beneficial for your digestive health. Guava fruits are high in dietary fibre, with approximately 36g of fibre per 100g serving. Thus, enjoying guava juice might be an easy way to incorporate fibre into your diet and maintain good digestive well-being 4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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