Lychee

Antioxidant content documented; clinical data limited.

Benefits

Antioxidant
vitamin C
circulation interest

Key compounds

Vitamin Cpolyphenolsoligonol (proanthocyanidins)

May help with

Oxidative stress
weak immunity

Best for these goals

Antioxidantimmunity

How to use it

Fresh; canned; in desserts

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

UNRIPE lychee on an empty stomach (esp. in malnourished children) is linked to hypoglycemic encephalopathy — eat ripe, not in excess on empty stomach. High sugar.

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