Dragon fruit: a potential source for nutritional security


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Authors

  • Vishambhar Dayal Scientists, ICAR Research, Complex, NEH Region, Mizoram, Kolasib, Mizoram 796 081
  • T Bhoopathi Scientists, ICAR Research, Complex, NEH Region, Mizoram, Kolasib, Mizoram 796 081
  • S K Dutta Scientists, ICAR Research, Complex, NEH Region, Mizoram, Kolasib, Mizoram 796 081
  • Saurav Saha Scientists, ICAR Research, Complex, NEH Region, Mizoram, Kolasib, Mizoram 796 081
  • Lungmuana Lungmuana Scientists, ICAR Research, Complex, NEH Region, Mizoram, Kolasib, Mizoram 796 081
  • S B Singh Scientists, ICAR Research, Complex, NEH Region, Mizoram, Kolasib, Mizoram 796 081
  • Sunil Kumar Scientist, IARI, New Delhi 110 012.

Abstract

Dragon (pitaya), a delicious fruit, has very high nutritional value. It is considered as ‘super food’. Dragon fruit has various health benefits because it is rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre, protein and antioxidants. Dragon fruit plays a greater role to combat against several chronic diseases and keep safe our body from several chronic diseases. It boosts immune system, regulates diabetes, helps in digestion, lower cholesterol levels, improves memory, enhances metabolism, prevent cancer, heart disease, and aids in weight loss.

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Submitted

2019-03-15

Published

2019-03-15

Issue

Vol. 63 No. 3 (2018)

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

Dayal, V., Bhoopathi, T., Dutta, S. K., Saha, S., Lungmuana, L., Singh, S. B., & Kumar, S. (2019). Dragon fruit: a potential source for nutritional security. Indian Horticulture, 63(3). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndHort/article/view/87820