Reviewed by: Dr Prachi Garg
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Eating raw papaya can aid digestion. Raw papaya contains digestive enzymes that help break down proteins, promoting smooth digestion.
Applying mashed papaya to healed burn wounds can help in soothing.
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Raw Papaya peel is rich in vitamin A, which can help lighten the skin. Mixing papaya peel with honey and applying it to your skin can moisturize and make it smoother.
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Raw papaya can lower colon and prostate cancer risk in men. More studies are needed to confirm this.
Raw Papaya is rich in vitamins A and C. Regular consumption may support eye health.
Papaya fruit contains provitamin, dietary fiber, and minerals that can help support dental health.
Papaya is rich in folic acid, which can help produce proteins that reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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Papaya's vitamin C content is beneficial for people with joint pain and swelling, like in rheumatoid arthritis, which affects multiple joints.
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Papaya, with its vitamin A content, could support lung health, even in heavy and passive smokers.