Monk Fruit, its many benefits in cooking and traditional medicine

Monk fruit is another name for Luo Han Guo, a tropical fruit that grows in southern China and has long-standing uses in cooking and traditional medicine.

This fruit has high levels of antioxidants, which protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, molecules linked to aging and chronic diseases.

Researchers have examined its chemical structure and identified terpenoids, flavonoids, and amino acids that may support health, potentially including cell protection, cardiovascular health, and metabolic functions.

Nutritionists suggest that the components of these fruits may interact with antioxidant receptors and biological processes that help reduce inflammation and increase cellular defenses. /CNA

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