Health Benefits Of Cape Gooseberry
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11 February 2026
Cape Gooseberry is a yellow-orange fruit wrapped in a papery husk. They have a tart, tangy taste, and are extremely beneficial to health
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Golden berries grow on hardy shrubs, which can tolerate extreme environments as high as 10,000 feet above sea level
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Cape Gooseberry is rich in carotenoids, which are antioxidants that help to prevent or slow down damage to your cells
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The antioxidants, such as carotenoids, can also help to strengthenthe cardiovascular system
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The berries have steroids that might help to calm inflammation in chronic arthritis and autoimmune diseases
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They contain phytosterols, which is a type of antioxidant that can help lower the amount of cholesterol in your blood
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They also have fatty acids like linoleic acid and oleic acid, which can help lower cholesterol overall
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NOTE: Make sure they are fully ripe, as unripe ones contain solanine, a toxic substance. It can lead to diarrhoea and vomiting
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