Insoluble: Adds bulk → prevents constipation
Soluble: Feeds good gut bacteria → improves digestion
✅ Many people report smoother bowel movements within days of regular guava intake.
💡 Tip: Chew well—the seeds are hard and can be tough on sensitive stomachs.
3. Blood Sugar Balance — A Rare Sweet That Lowers Glucose
Yes, really.
Despite being sweet, guava helps prevent post-meal blood sugar spikes, thanks to:
Pectin – slows glucose absorption
Guava leaf compounds – improve insulin sensitivity (studies show up to 10% drop in post-meal glucose)
🧠 Bonus: Guava leaf tea is used traditionally to support metabolic health.
⚠️ Not a replacement for diabetes meds—but a powerful dietary ally.
4. Heart Health — Cholesterol & Blood Pressure Helper
Guava supports your heart in three ways:
Nutrient
Benefit
Fiber
Helps lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
Potassium
Balances sodium → lowers blood pressure
Antioxidants
Reduce arterial inflammation
✅ One study found that eating guava daily for 12 weeks lowered systolic BP by 8–10 points.
5. Anti-Inflammatory & Antimicrobial Effects
Guava leaves and peel contain potent plant compounds:
Polyphenols
Flavonoids
Tannins
These have been shown to:
Fight harmful bacteria (including E. coli)
Soothe gum inflammation
Reduce diarrhea
Ease menstrual pain
🌿 In traditional medicine, crushed guava leaves are applied to wounds or brewed into tea for digestive relief.
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