What guanabana does to your body is it detoxes the body, reduces inflammation in the body, supports and improves digestive health and even regulates blood pressure.
Guanabana is a very nutritious fruit and has is high in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties and has the ability for blood pressure regulation and digestive health support.
Although the acetogenin content in guanabana can sometimes pose risks, especially for people that have neurological conditions, especially when consumed in excess.
Guanabana is also called Soursop.
Guanabana or soursop is a tropical fruit that has spiky, dark green skin and also a creamy white and custard like flesh.
Guanabana or soursop tastes like a blend of pineapple, banana and citrus.
The guanabana or soursop is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and fiber and is often consumed in smoothies, juices and desserts or eaten by itself.
But the seeds of the soursop or guanabana should not be consumed and should be removed as the seeds of soursop or guanabana fruits can be toxic.
The acetogenins in guanabana or soursop can also be toxic if consumed in large quantities so you should only eat the soursop or guanabanas in moderation.
Soursop is also related to cherimoya although they are different fruits.
Soursop or guanabana are the fruit of Annona muricata, which is a broadleaf flowering, evergreen tree that is native to the tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean and is also widely propagated.
The soursop or guanabana fruit and tree is also in the same genus, Annona as cherimoya and is also in the Annonaceae family.