benefits of persimmon

Persimmon is highly effective in enhancing the immune system function and can help relieve the symptoms of flu and cold, as well as many other infectious or inflammatory conditions. Fresh persimmons compose other antioxidant compounds like vitaminA, betacarotene, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. Together, these compounds functions as protective scavengers against oxygenderived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) that play a role in aging and various disease processes.