Nutritional value of the Noni fruit part2

This is example of phytochemical in the noni fruit, which currently no set standard of consumption (Dietary Reference Intakes, DRI)

- Scopoletin
This substance may be the antibiotic, which research on it is in the beginning.

- Beta-sito sterol
It is steroid in plant. It has the potential to reduce cholesterol, but it does not research to proven in humans.

- Clamma canthal
It is one of the anthraquinone. It has the potential to inhibit protein of HIV infection.

- Alkaloids
It is an amine that occurs naturally in plants. It is makes plant with a bitter taste and makes taste of the noni fruit unappetizing. Some resources on the Internet discussed 2 substances called xeronine or proxeronine that it is an important component of this fruit, but it did not find published of these substances in medical journals. Therefore, these substances are not acceptable in science.

Caution about the Noni fruit

1. Patients with kidney disease should not eat, because this fruit has very high potassium. It can be dangerous.

2. Pregnant women should not eat, because this fruit has affected to blood and menstruation.

Chemicals: Substances of Noni contains Asperuloside, caproic acid, caprylic acid and glucose.

Benefits of Morinda citrifolia (Noni fruit) to modern and nutritional value

Taking advantage of the Noni fruit in modern

This fruit is present in the alternative medicine is widely used in the treatment of various diseases. (Complementary alternative medicine, CAM) such as alcoholism or drug abuse, Allergy, arthritis, asthma, Ulcers and blood vessel disease, including cancer.

It can be treated allergic substance, diabetes and chronic fatigue syndrome. This may include disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and growth of cells outside the uterus disease (endometriosis).

The Noni fruit used to treat diseases

It also is used to treat diseases that occur with the elderly such as gout, high blood pressure, low immunity, iinflammation, debility and sclerosis disease.

The noni fruit can also be used to treat pain, swelling or pain in muscles and joints. This fruit can cure chronic diseases such as sinus and polio. Not only are human, it is also used as veterinary medicines as well.

Nutritional value of the Noni fruit

Research at the University of Hawaii shows that nutritional value of this fruit (powder), as allow

Percent elements per weight noni powder 100g

Protein                    5.8
Fat                          1.2
Moisture                  9.3
Total dietary fiber     36
Carbohydrate           71

Weight mg per noni powder 1200 mg

Protein                    69.6
Fat                          15.5
Carbohydrates        843
Fiber                       419
Calories                   3
Vitamin A                2.26 IU
Vitamin C                9.81
Niacin                     0.048
Iron                        0.02
Calcium                   0.88
Sodium                   2.63
Potassium               32.0

It is noteworthy that it contains high levels of carbohydrates, fiber and potassium, but it is relatively low in fat.