Because of its delicate but tangy citrus-like flavor I have gone beyond just drinking it on its own or as an electrolyte.  I add it to collagen, mix it into smoothies, teas as well as making sauces, marinades, jams and baking.  I have blended it with honey and other ingredients to make a 'healthy' Margherita, lemonades, sorbets and desserts.  It truly is versatile and delicious.  I consume it everyday along with various African teas and believe its one of reasons I have barely gotten sick nor visited a doctor in over 33 years.  Many of my clients enjoy the health benefits of Baobab, from reported weight-loss, more energy including gut and immune health.  Here are some of the well-known health qualities discovered in some studies.  I would recommend doing a little additional in-depth internet research on  studies as the following only covers the basics. 

The following are some of the well-known health qualities discovered in some studies.  I would recommend doing a little additional in-depth research on  studies as the following only covers the basics.

Vitamin C:  At 100mg/100g baobab powder contains seven to 10 times more vitamin C than oranges.  Vitamin C is water soluble and an antioxidant vitamin and cannot be stored in the body as it is constantly excreted and should be supplied to the body on a regular basis.  Vitamin C is an immune booster and help in the protection against infections.  It helps white blood cells produce antibodies and eliminate harmful cells, an effective booster to your immune system during cold and flu season.  Vitamin C also contains anti-hypertensive properties which can lower blood pressure and strengthens many parts of the body such as blood vessels (heart health and prevention of varicose veins).  Vitamin C is beneficial for muscles and provides healthy gums and helps form collagen and elastin which support the skin giving its elasticity and youthfulness.  Vitamin C is also known to help to burn fat which leads to weight loss.

Iron:  Baobab powder is a rich source of iron, containing 3.6mg/100g.  This is more than foods traditionally recommended for their high iron content such as lentils, spinach and red meat. Iron makes up an important part of hemoglobin, a substance in blood that carries oxygen throughout the body.  Iron also carries oxygen in muscles, helping them function properly.  Iron helps increase resistance to stress and disease.

Magnesium & Calcium:  Dried baobab powder is a rich source of magnesium, containing 144.5mg/g, five times more magnesium than avocados.  Magnesium is linked to heart health, bone health and the lowering of high blood pressure.  A lack of magnesium leads to insulin resistance and magnesium in baobab can lead to improved insulin sensitivity and may reduce the risk of developing diabetes.  With over 250mg/g of calcium baobab powder contains twice as much calcium as milk.  Baobab is the richest known plant source of calcium.  Calcium is vital in the building and maintaining of bones and teeth.  Magnesium and calcium also control blood pressure by tightening and relaxing blood vessels when necessary.

Potassium:  2120mg/100g of potassium is contained in baobab powder, which is almost six times higher than banana even dehydrated banana powder. Potassium is an important mineral for a healthy body, it's very good for the nervous system, brain and muscle function.  Potassium minimizes the effects of sodium, potassium allows you to excrete more sodium through urine.  Potassium can also relax your blood vessels, which can reduce blood pressure lowering the risk of cardiac arrest.

Fiber:  A healthy digestive system will help with the absorption essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, as well as strengthen the immune system.  Baobab's high fiber content is good not only for weight management by slowing digestion and feeling fuller longer, but it may aid to keep stomach healthy too. It contains pectin, which accounts for approximately 50% of the baobab fruit's total fiber content, an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber.  It is also prebiotic, which means it feeds the healthy bacteria in your stomach, improving digestion which may play a vital role in preventing intestinal ulcers, piles, and other inflammatory diseases of the digestive system.  Due to it fiber and polyphenols it may slow down the rise in blood glucose, helping prevent sugar spikes according to a Oxford Brookes University study.

Amino Acids, Vitamin B, Phosphorus, Selenium & Zinc:  Baobab fruit contains a variety of essential amino acids, including lysine, threonine, and valine, which are required for the immune system, metabolism and protein synthesis.  Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 and B9 (folate).  The majority of B vitamins primarily assist in converting food into energy that the body can use. It helps initiate the processes that turn carbohydrates, fats and proteins into a usable form of energy.  Selenium protects cells from oxidative damage caused by pathogens and infections; improves immunity by lowering inflammation.  Zinc promotes wound healing and cell reproduction, leading to increases development of new immune cells.

Alkalizing Effect:  PRAL (Potential Renal Acid Load) is a metric that determines if a food has a basic (alkaline) or acidic effect after consumption.  Meat and dairy products have positive PRAL values, indicating that they increase acidity. Vegetables and fruits typically get a negative grade, indicating that they promote alkaline levels.  Baobab powder's PRAL rating is -52 which outperforms bananas, carrots, beet greens, beans, carrots and mushrooms.

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