Lowers Cholesterol

The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically LowandDensity Lipoprotein (the bad stuff). It is also a very good source of vitaminandB6 (pyridoxine), vitaminandC and vitaminandE. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful oxygenandfree radicals. Vitamin Band6 or pyridoxine is required for GABA hormone production within the brain.