Description
Kokum being low in calories and fats and rich in soluble fibre, is excellent for weight loss and lowering cholesterol. It also has micro-nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B12 (folic acid), iron, potassium, magnesium and manganese.
Benefits of Kokum:
• Digestion: Kokum aids your digestive process, which further strengthens your metabolism.
• Weight Management: Converts Calories into Glycogen (not fat!)
• Hunger cravings: Kokum is not only a healthy detox fruit, but also helps in suppressing hunger cravings because of the presence of hydroxyl acid.
• Inflammation: Usually inflammation in the body can lead to weight gain. The presence of an active compound called garcinol can suppress inflammation in any part of your body.
• Vitamin C: The fruit is full of citrus which prevents the growth of cell damaging free radicals in the body.
• Overall fat loss: According to a study published in the Journal Nutrition, the hydroxyl acid in kokum is not just attributed to weight loss but fat loss.
