Health Benefits of Apricot

Health Benefits of Apricot :

1. Apricot has high mineral content, that makes it beneficial in cases of anemia, tuberculosis, asthma, bronchitis, and toxemia.
2. Apricot is high in vitamin A, that is why it is very helpful in the removal of skin pimples and other skin disorder.
3. Apricot contain lycopene, this substance can help prevent cancer and help to protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation, which may help prevent heart disease.
4. It helps destroy intestinal worms.
5. It may help remove gallstones.
6. It is it helps in preventing cancer in organs lined by epithelial tissue, due to its high vitamin A content.

Nutritive Values : Per 100 grams                           

• Vitamin A : 2,790 I.U.                                   
• Vitamin B : Thiamine .3 mg.;    

• Vitamin C : 7 mg.
• Calcium : 16 mg. 
• Phosphorus : 23 mg.
• Carbohydrates : 12.9 gm.
• Protein : 1.0 gm.
• Calories : 51
  
  
  
  Apricot fruit and seed