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Arginine in raisins along with milk helps treating sexual dysfunction

Raisins have many health benefits, such as treating sexual dysfunction, fever, anemia, acidosis, and constipation. Also, raisins are known to help weight gain, as well as for their positive impact on bone quality, dental care, and eye health.

We know that raisins are obtained by drying grapes, and this can be done in two days, either in driers or in the sun, which will turn grapes into black, green, or golden gems. They are one of the favorite foods of all people around the world, especially children.

This fruit is widely used in cooking, especially in deserts, and they are also added to snacks, health tonics, and compact high–energy food supplements for campers, backpackers, and mountaineers. Raisins are high in calories which can increase your weight quickly if you are not careful. Also, raisins are rich in triglycerides that are due to their high content of fructose, which will increase your chances of developing fatty liver cancer, coronary heart disease, and diabetes.

6 Health benefits of raisins

Dental care

Raisins have phytochemicals such as oleanolic acid, which plays an important role in protecting your teeth against teeth brittleness, tooth decay, and cavities. It can prevent the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Streptococcus Mutans, which are two of the bacterial species that are most responsible for cavities and other dental problems. Also, they are rich in calcium which can promote dental health, as it prevents peeling or breaking of teeth and enamel while making them stronger. [1,2]

Cure fever

Raisins have phenolic phytonutrients, and they are well known for their antioxidant, antibiotic, and germicidal properties, which can help to cure fevers by fighting bacterial and viral infections. [3]

Promote bone health

Raisins have calcium which is the main element of our bones. Also, raisins are one of the best sources of boron which is a micronutrient. Micronutrient is a nutrient that is required by our bodies in very small amounts compared to other nutrients, which should be consumed in high amounts on a daily basis. Boron is an important element for proper bone formation and efficient absorption of calcium. Also, it is very helpful for preventing osteoporosis that is induced by menopause in women, and it is very beneficial for joints and bones. Raisins also have potassium at high levels, which can help to strengthen bones, and it will promote bone growth that will reduce the chances of osteoporosis. [4]

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Treats sexual dysfunction

Raisins are for long used to stimulate libido and induce arousal. This is due to the presence of arginine, which is an amino acid and is very beneficial for treating erectile dysfunction [5]. This amino acid can increase the levels of sperm motility, which will increase the chances of conception when you are engaged in sexual intercourse. It is a very common practice in India to make the bride and the groom drink a glass of milk, and they are boiled with raisins and a pinch of saffron on their wedding night. Also, raisins are recommended for people who suffer from sexual endurance, and they should consume raisins on a regular basis.

Prevent acidosis

Acidosis is a condition in which there is increased acidity in the blood or the gases in our respiratory system. This increased acidity can be very harmful to people because it can lead to many different health problems, such as heart diseases, hair loss, renal calculi, gout, arthritis, damage to the internal organs, skin disease, boils, tumors, and even cancer. Raisins are rich in magnesium and potassium, which are the two most common components of antacids because they are considered based on the pH scale. [6]

Eye care

This fruit has polyphenolic phytonutrients, which possess antioxidant properties. Polyphenolic phytonutrients are good for our ocular health to be normal because they can protect our eyes from the damage which is caused by free radicals (oxidants) in the form of cataracts, age-related weakening of vision, and macular degeneration. Also, raisins have high amounts of A carotenoid, beta–carotene, and Vitamin A, which are all essential vitamins for ocular health. [7]

References

[1] Parker TL, Wang XH, Pazmiño J, Engeseth NJ. Antioxidant capacity and phenolic content of grapes, sun-dried raisins, and golden raisins and their effect on ex vivo serum antioxidant capacity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2007;55(21):8472-7.

[2] Damle SG. Does raisins protect against cavities? Contemporary Clinical Dentistry. 2013;4(2):131.

[3] Wong A, Young DA, Emmanouil DE, et al. Raisins and oral health. Journal of Food Science. 2013;78(Suppl1):A26-9.

[4] Williamson G, Carughi A. Polyphenol content and health benefits of raisins. Nutrition Research. 2010;30(8):511-9.

[5] Price CT, Langford JR, Liporace FA. Essential nutrients for bone health and a review of their availability in the average north american diet. The Open Orthopaedics Journal. 2012;6:143-149.

[6] Morgante G, Scolaro V, Tosti C, et al. Treatment with carnitine, acetyl carnitine, L-arginine and ginseng improves sperm motility and sexual health in men with asthenopermia. Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica. 2010;62(3):213-8.

[7] Gelinas MA. The acid-alkaline imbalance: The effects, testing and treatment. Senior Research Project: Doctor of Chiropractic. 2006.

Hanan Marshal
Hanan Marshal
Hanan, a medical student (MBBS) having passion for writing and is very much interested in holistic living along with nature. He is very much interested in doing community service and watches anime and play PS4 during his free time. You can reach him through [email protected]

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