Health Benefits of Lychee Fruit

Anti Cancer   :  This  fruit may provide impressive anti-breast cancer properties .

Anti-oxidant   : Oligonol, a component of Lychee fruit is  Anti-oxidant and has , Anti-influenza virus actions. Also improves blood flow , reduce weight, and protect skin from harmful UV rays. 

Controls Heart Rate  : Lychee  is rich in  minerals  potassium and copper . Potassium is an important component of cell    and body fluids help control heart rate and Blood Pressure  thus protects against Stroke and Coronary Heart Diseases. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells.

Improves Immunity   :  Lychee is extremely rich in Vitamin C much more  than orange. Vitamin C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents . Also it  has high levels of Beta Carotene, greater than that found in carrots.β-Carotene is stored in the liver and many other organs ("golden ovaries")Strengthens The İmmune System

Improves Metabolism  :  It is a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, niacin and folates. These vitamins are essential since they function by acting as co-factors to help body metabolize carbohydrates, protein and fats.

Digestive  : Lychee is considered Diuretic and Digestive.  

Calories  :  Lychee is a Low Caloried , no Saturated Fats and rich in dietary fiber  and carbohydrates .

Nutritional  Value

Per 100 grams of lychee fruit:

Calories            : 66
Carbohydrates : 16.53 g
Lipids (fat)        : 0.44 g
Fiber                 : 1.3 g
Sugars             : 15.23 g
Calcium           : 5 mg
Magnesium      : 10 mg
Potassium       : 171 mg
Phosphorus     : 31 mg
Vitamin C         : 71.5 mg