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You are here: Home / BEAUTY / Benefits of Papaya on Skin, Hair And Health

Benefits of Papaya on Skin, Hair And Health

Last Updated on December 5, 2017 | RD, Payal Banka (Registered Dietitian) 15 Comments

Papaya has become a favourite fruit among a lot of health-conscious people. Not everyone enjoys the taste of papaya but considering the health benefits of the fruit, it is definitely worth a try. Read on to know about the benefits of papaya.

benefits of papaya

 

Nutrients that enhance the Benefits of papaya : – 

Papaya is a good source of

  • Papain
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C
  • Natural fibre
  • Enzymes arginine and carpain
  • Beta-carotene

Benefits of Papaya and Papaya juice 

Following are the benefits of papaya.

  • Skin  Care – 

The primary health benefit of papaya is on the skin. Applying papaya on your skin can help in curing and preventing skin issues like acne, warts, burns, etc.  Papaya acts as an exfoliating agent and helps in removing  dead skin leaving it glowing and impars a radiant complexion when used on daily basis.

The enzymes in papaya helps in removing  freckles ,spots and mild scars. You can also use papaya for sun protection or to remove sun tanning. Enzymes extracted from papaya are used in various skin lightening creams and face masks. Like any other citrus fruit, papaya provides antioxidants that prevent premature ageing and give way to clear youthful skin.

  • Hair care – 

Application of papaya juice on the scalp and hair helps in moisturizing and treating  dryness and dandruff.

  • Boosts immune system–

Papaya  is a good choice of food for people who catch cold and flu easily. The antioxidants in papaya like Vitamin C , Vitamin A and beta-carotene help in increasing immunity and protect against these disease.

  • Anti-inflammatory agent –

Papaya is a good fruit for people suffering from asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The proteolytic enzymes in papaya viz. papain and chymopapain have a good anti-inflammatory function. Apart from this, vitamin A and C and beta-carotene are also effective inflammation remedies.

  • Improves digestion –

One of the most important benefits of papaya is that it helps in improving digestion. Enzyme papain in papaya helps in better digestion and in preventing constipation. Papaya also helps in softening the stools and helps in easy and painless passage of stools during constipation.

In case of pus, infection or mucus in the digestive track, drink papaya juice. Papaya juice will help in elimination of pus and mucus from digestive tract in 4-5 days. Papaya is a good stomach cleanser. Some researchers believe that the fibre in papaya helps bind the cancer-causing toxins in the colon.

Papaya also contains  folate, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and vitamin E . These nutrients are also associated with the prevention of cancer.

  • Heart disease –

It is believed that papaya helps in preventing clogging of arteries (atherosclerosis) and diabetic heart disease. The phyto nutrients in papaya helps in preventing the oxidation of cholesterol, thus preventing the clogging of arteries. It also prevents formation of plaques that lead to heart attacks and strokes. The fiber in papaya also helps reduce LDL cholesterol  and other bad cholesterol in blood.

The above mentioned benefits of papaya are reasons enough that you start including it in your day-to-day diet.

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About RD, Payal Banka (Registered Dietitian)

RD, Payal Banka (Registered Dietitian)

Payal(पायल) is a Registered Dietitian with 15 years of experience. She is a Professional Blogger, Author, and a Youtuber. She is an MBA in Health care and Hospital management. Payal believes in healthy living. Here at Dietburrp, you will find her talking about health, weight loss, fitness, parenting, healthy cooking and how to keep yourself motivated to be healthy.

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  1. mawar

    April 8, 2022 at 11:23 am

    Hi, this article is good and useful.

    Reply
  2. sugandha darshi

    June 14, 2021 at 3:14 pm

    Hi
    I have IBS-D since 3 years . i need a proper diet plan for myself pls guide.

    Reply
    • RD, Payal Banka (Registered Dietitian)

      June 15, 2021 at 3:26 pm

      https://www.dietburrp.com/7-days-indian-low-fodmap-diet-plan-for-sibo-ibs-and-other-gi-issues/ check this Indian low fodmap diet plan for IBS and IBD . this plan is really helpful.

      Reply
  3. Benu

    May 28, 2019 at 7:17 pm

    Hi o am 47 yes old female weight 73 and height 5 feet 3 inches.main problem urin flow is less bacteria in urine

    Reply
    • Payal Banka

      May 29, 2019 at 10:00 pm

      Mam if you do not have any renal ailment, You might be having vaginal tract infection . you need to drink a lot of water. fluids like coconut water , buttermilk , kokum will help you. please see this – https://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-urinary-tract-infection/

      Reply
  4. Abdul

    July 2, 2018 at 11:45 pm

    I m 19 yrs old, height 5.8inches , my body weight is 55kg. Help me gaining weight. Suggest me some diet plan and necessary food. MY BODY IS A HARD GAINER

    Reply
    • Payal Banka

      July 3, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      Hi Abdul ,

      Thanks for reading at dietburrp. weight gain is a tricky process. you need to balance with calorie intake while making sure that the calories comes from healthy protein foods. the diet chart mentioned in the above article – http://www.dietburrp.com/indian-diet-plan-for-weight-gain/ is a perfect way to provide healthy calories to your body.
      you can follow the tips on how to gain weight from the article – http://www.dietburrp.com/how-to-gain-weight/
      It is important to understand that strength training is necessary to gain healthy muscle weight, so combine a 40 mins routine of exercise with the diet to achieve best possible results.

      Reply
  5. mignot

    April 2, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    i have dark patch on my face .i tried many home remedies to remove it but i can’t …please help me how can i remove it…send me with my e-mail adress

    Reply
    • Payal Banka

      April 2, 2018 at 9:52 pm

      Hi ,

      since when is the patch there ? is it due to some allergy ? have you seen a dermatologist for it ? please give details so that i can help you better

      Reply
  6. Naomi Gull

    June 17, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    Hi Payal

    thank you for sharing the benefit of Papaya. I wonder if you can elaborate on seeds of it. can we benefit from seeds, if yes then what and how? Please do accept my regards.

    Naomi

    Reply
    • Payal Banka

      June 17, 2016 at 11:28 pm

      Hi Naomi ,

      yes seeds od papaya, or papaya seeds have many health benefits . It tastes a bit like pepper and a little like mustard . it has protective action against cancers , parasitic infections of intestine. it also protects agains t infection and illness of liver and kidneys.

      Reply
  7. nabeel

    March 19, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    I am 18 yrs old ….I found that my skin give out excess oil on my face ..plss tell me how to apply papaya on my skin to avoid it, to remove acne and to make my skin a nice-looking and a soft one!.??…waiting eagerly 4 ur clear nd useful ans…

    Reply
    • Payal Banka

      March 19, 2016 at 11:05 pm

      Hi Nabeel ,

      you can simply rub a slice of papaya on your face and leave it for 5 to 10 mins , then wash your face . also apply multani mitti. this will help reduce the oilyness.

      Reply
  8. elliot gulman

    October 2, 2013 at 6:25 am

    do you know how to treat skin tags without surgery?- thanks- Elliot

    Reply
    • Payal

      October 2, 2013 at 11:40 pm

      Hi Elliot,

      I know about a few home remedies. But a skin expert / dermatologist will be the best person to guide you in this regard. Meanwhile if you have any queries related to food and Nutrition, i am here to help you 🙂 Keep reading at DietBurrp.

      Reply

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