10 Amazing Benefits of Peaches

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Peaches are good source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, fluoride, vitamin C, folate, folic acid, beta carotene, vitamin A, and lutein.  Other nutrients found in peaches includes vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and selenium.

 Health benefits of peaches
1.The calcium and phosphorus in peaches is essential for healthy bones and teeth formation. Phosphorus also aids in carbohydrates and proteins metabolism.

2.Peaches contains Potassium which helps to regulate water movements, relieves anxiety,stress and  ensures good kidney health.
It also plays a vital role in the nervous system and in muscles contraction.

 3.Peaches are a good source of Vitamin B6. It acts in protein metabolism and  enhances magnesium absorption. 

 4.Magnesium in peaches helps to regulate the transmission in the nervous system.

5.Peaches contain Riboflavin (also known as Vitamin B2).It enhances Iron absorption,also enhances Vitamin B6 and Folic Acid use. 

 Vitamin B2 stimulates growth,protects vision and acts in fats, proteins and carbohydrates metabolism.

6.Peaches contain Vitamin A which is essential for growth,eye health and skin.Beta carotene a major source of Vitamin A acts as an antioxidant and helps to build healthy immune system.
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7.Peaches contain Vitamin K.It  is needed for blood coagulation and metabolism.

8..Fiber in peaches helps in smooth and healthy digestion, preventing constipation and ensures good colon health. Fiber also aids in regulating the cholesterol levels in  our body and reduces the risk of heart diseases and strokes.

9.Peaches contain carotenes called lutein and lycopene which helps in good eyes health and protect against macular degeneration, heart diseases and cancer.

10.Peaches contains a powerful antioxidant,Vitamin C which helps to combat cancer by enhancing the immune system in the body and also avoids cellular change.

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