Grapefruit is a subtropical citrus tree grown for its bitter fruit, Dr.Abhay Kumar Pati, Biotechayur

June 21, 2010 - PRLog -- Grapefruit is a subtropical citrus tree grown for its bitter fruit, an 18th-century hybrid first bred in Jamaica. When found in Barbados it was named the "forbidden fruit", it is also called the "shaddock", after its creator.
The fruit is yellow-orange skinned and largely oblate, and ranges in diameter from 10–15 cm. Grapefruit comes in many varieties, determinable by color, which is caused by the pigmentation of the fruit in respect of both its state of ripeness and genetic bent. The most popular varieties cultivated today are red, white, and pink hues, referring to the inside, pulp color of the fruit. The family of flavors range from highly acidic and somewhat bitter to sweet and tart.
The US quickly became a major producer of the fruit, with orchards in Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California. In Spanish, the fruit is known as toronja or pomelo.
Therapeutic use: Grapefruits are rich in vitamin C, high fiber as well as other micro-nutrients and certain phyto-chemicals. The potassium and pectin, a soluble fiber in grapefruit is effective in lowering cholesterol levels. Beside this, the white pith contains pectin and bioflavonoids that are excellent antioxidant food. Bioflavonoids act as potent antioxidants which can bind to toxic metals and escort them out of the body.

Dr.Abhay Kumar Pati, Best Nutrition Products, Inc.Hayward, California, USA and Biotechayur, Odisha, India manufacturer of  a large number of vitamins, minerals, Chinese and Ayurvedic herbal,   nutritional supplements, raw materials of standardized molecules of plants and fruit extracts. Dr. Abhay Kumar Pati, is a physician, author, entrepreneur and industrialist based in the United States, having ventures across the globe. Dr.Pati states that many of our health problems and diseases can be prevented, treated well with lifestyle, food habits and nutritional supplements. Most of the fruit contain ascorbic acid, enzymes, bioflavonoids, rich in minerals like chromium, potassium, and magnesium etc as well as B vitamins to amino acids.

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Best Nutrition Products, Inc.Hayward, California, USA and Biotechayur, Odisha, India manufacture a large number of vitamins, minerals, Chinese and Ayurvedic herbal and nutritional supplements and raw materials of standardized herbal extracts.