Benefits of Jengkol Fruit for Body Health
1. FORMATION OF BODY NETWORK
High protein content in jengkol can help form tissue in the body. The content of jengkol protein is far more than the protein content in green beans and soybeans.
2. PREVENT ANEMIA
Jengkol is also rich in iron which is very important to prevent and overcome the lack of red blood cell production in the body. If the body is deficient in iron, the production of red blood cells is reduced. As a result, the supply of oxygen and nutrients needed by all cells in the body will also decrease. Lack of supply of oxygen and nutrients in cells will reduce cell performance and can cause anemia.
3. PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS
Besides iron and protein, jengkol also contains calcium and phosphorus which can prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). So, often eating jengkol with a sufficient portion can make the bones in your body become stronger.
4. HELPING FREE DEVOTION
Jengkol contains vitamin A and vitamin C which act as antioxidants that can counteract cancer-causing free radicals.
5. HELPING OVERCOME HEART DISEASE
Jengkol is a diuretic food (expedites urinary discharge) which is very good for people with heart disease.
6. COMPUTING STOMACH
Jengkol can also help streamline the distended stomach due to the high fiber content in it. One of the causes of flatulence is because a person experiences defecation not smoothly and irregularly.
7. PREVENT DIABETES
Jegngkol contains jengkolat acid in the form of water-insoluble crystals that can prevent diabetes.