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Benefits
- Apricot is a sugar and fiber rich fruit, containing vitamins, minerals and different beneficial compounds such as vitamin C, Carotenoids, Potassium and Polyphenols. Vitamin C has antioxidant capacity and helps in maintaining a healthy immune system, promoting iron absorption and cell and tissue reparation. Carotenoids promote eye health and Potassium is beneficial for blood pressure regulation. Fiber content and its zero fat content makes this fruit beneficial for weight maintenance, bowel health, blood sugar regulation and cholesterol reduction.
Possible Side Effects
- Apricot is usually a safe food although it may cause allergy in sensitive people. Dried Apricots containing Sulphites may cause allergy in sensitive people too, but the allergy would be related to the Sulphites that are sometimes added to those dried foods, rather to the Apricot itself.
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Benefits
- Apricots are a great source of antioxidants because they contain lutein, beta carotene and zeaxanthin.
- They are also a great source of vitamin A and E so may also help improve your eye sight including night vision.
Possible Side Effects
- Those the have a peach allergy might also have a apricot allergy because of the allergen similarities.
→ Apricot: How much should you eat? Experts weigh in.
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