In addition to glowing skin, strawberries help fight cancer and high cholesterol

Offering remarkable benefits for two key areas - skin and hair - the nutritional profile of strawberries also plays a crucial role in tackling problems caused by stress and poor diet.
Some fruits, despite being common and readily available, often escape our attention when it comes to their nutritional value - and it turns out that strawberries are one of them. That's because they're a source of energy and can help fight acne and cancer, as well as aid hair growth, reports the Mirror.
Offering remarkable benefits for two key areas - skin and hair - the nutritional profile of strawberries also plays a crucial role in tackling problems caused by stress and poor diet. By consuming them, you can naturally support your overall health.
This happens as research highlights the potential of strawberries as a nutritional powerhouse. Rich in vitamin C and polyphenols, they have been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol, blood glucose levels, insulin resistance, and other risk factors associated with chronic disease. The study reveals:
"Antioxidants help lower the risk of cardiovascular events by inhibiting LDL-cholesterol oxidation, promoting plaque stability, improving vascular endothelial function, and reducing the propensity to thrombus formation."
Interestingly, vitamin C outperforms even oranges in concentration. The vitamin itself has been touted as a source of energy for skin health and its antioxidant properties are derived from flavonoids such as anthocyanins and polyphenols such as ellagic acid.
These protect cells from oxidative damage and inflammation. Finally, alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are important for cell renewal. In fact, this ellagic acid has been shown to have anti-cancer properties, meaning it "inhibits cancer cell growth".
When it comes to hair care, the high vitamin C content in the fruit strengthens hair roots and follicles, helping to prevent hair loss, says another study. Meanwhile, essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium work in tandem with the vitamins to nourish dry and brittle hair, improving its overall strength and texture. | BGNES