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Health benefits of eating dragon fruit

Other names are pitaya, pitahaya, and strawberry pear.

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by Hillary Bett

Infographics16 February 2025 - 17:10
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In Summary


  • Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit with pink or yellow skin and sweet, white flesh.
  • Its health benefits include ability to improve gut health and help strengthen the immune system.

Health benefits of dragon fruit

Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit with pink or yellow skin and sweet, white flesh.

It's a member of the Hylocereus cactus family.

Other names are pitaya, pitahaya, and strawberry pear.

What you need to know about dragon fruit

Dragon fruit is high in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.

Its health benefits include ability to improve gut health and help strengthen the immune system.

Dragon fruit is also known to help lower inflammation, boost metabolic health, and may boost low iron levels.

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