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The plant itself is very hardy. It has a bulbous trunk which is capable of absorbing vast water stores which enables it to produce a nutrient-dense fruit in the dry arid season. Typically, it grows where very little else will, therefore, it is seen as a symbol of life and prosperity. Many trees are protected by tribes from their spiritual value. As such, it has earned the following names “magic tree”, “chemist tree "and “symbol of the earth”. I read somewhere that you could even use it in baba ganoush but also in your baking if you like, and in any other ways, you can think of. It’s so versatile and this is what I really love about it. Is baobab powder good for you?

This is what I really like about baobab powder – the taste is great, it’s a pleasant tangy, zingy flavour and something you can easily enjoy in your food or drinks. I would say it’s slightly sweet while at the same time kind of lemony. For this reason, it can be used in a variety of dishes and added to drinks as well. What’s not to love? Baobab fruit powder health benefits https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4744122/#:~:text=In%201995%2C%20Glenn%20Gibson%20and,and%20thus%20improves%20host%20health'. LET'S GET A MOVE ON: Occasional constipation is stressful and painful. Now, with the 15-Day Colon Detox & Cleanse by SMNutrition, it can also be a thing of the past. It’s possible to get regular and feel great again with our powerful bowel detox formula.* Rita K, Bernardo MA, Silva ML, et al. Adansonia digitata L. (baobab fruit) effect on postprandial glycemia in healthy adults: a randomized controlled trial. Nutrients. 2022 Jan 17;14(2):398. View abstract.

Have you heard of baobab before? Have you used baobab fruit powder or baobab oil? What did you think of them? Brilliant product- I swear by this product. I have seen amazing reduction to my IBS symptoms and I really feel it’s good for my digestive system THE SMNUTRITION DIFFERENCE: 15-Day Colon Detox & Cleanse is Gluten-Free, Non-GMO and Third-Party Tested to ensure the highest quality. Every ingredient has been carefully chosen to provide the most powerful digestive support possible. Chapotin SM, Razanameharizaka JH, Holbrook NM. A biomechanical perspective on the role of large stem volume and high water content in baobab trees (Adansonia spp.; Bombacaceae). Am J Bot 2006;93:1251-64. View abstract. Before I tried baobab powder I was slightly concerned that I may not like the taste but surprisingly it tastes really good. Not like some green powders which are actually disgusting (spirulina, for example).

What is baobab?

Another common way to get a large dosage of prebiotics is via supplementation. The most common of which include inulin from artichokes and chicory root, and baobab. This can be taken as a daily powder or tablet alongside food. These are typically a more concentrated and purer root of taking prebiotics. Baobab porridge with blueberries, almond butter and natural yoghurt Baobab powder can be added to herbal tea and used instead of lemon

Affonfere M, Chadare FJ, Fassinou FTK, Talsma EF, Linnemann AR, Azokpota P. A complementary food supplement from local food ingredients to enhance iron intake among children aged 6-59 months in Benin. Food Sci Nutr 2021;9(7):3824-3835. View abstract. I can see this powder great for vegetarians or vegans as its vitamin C will aid iron absorption in various foods. Although the calcium content in 2 teaspoons wouldn’t be massive, it would still contribute towards the recommended daily allowance, something particularly important for vegans as they don’t eat dairy products. Baobab fruit powder taste Sena LP, Vanderjagt DJ, Rivera C, et al. Analysis of nutritional components of eight famine foods of the Republic of Niger. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 1998;52:17-30. View abstract.

The results of a questionnaire administered to people attending the PhytoTrade Africa AGM were that there are no known toxicity or safety concerns with the consumption of Baobab fruit products. Traditionally, baobab leaves, bark, and seeds have been used to treat "almost any disease," including malaria, tuberculosis, fever, microbial infections, diarrhoea, anaemia, toothache, and dysentery. Chapotin SM, Razanameharizaka JH, Holbrook NM. Baobab trees (Adansonia) in Madagascar use stored water to flush new leaves but not to support stomatal opening before the rainy season. New Phytol 2006;169:549-59. View abstract. Below we discuss studies support some of these 5 powerful ingredients. Aloe vera is a championed ingredient for digestive distress. Multiple studies have looked at using aloe vera as a therapeutic assistant for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). One study took 68 patients diagnosed with IBS. These were split into an aloe vera and placebo group. There was a larger response in the treatment group for ‘adequate relief’ while taking aloe vera. Not to mention a remarkable improvement in the severity of the symptoms felt by the test group. Additionally, another study demonstrated a positive trend when using aloe vera in diarrhoea predominant IBS patients. In addition, to the Tim Spector Study mentioned above, studies demonstrate baobab fibre can balance the intestinal flora. Mulaudzi RB, Ndhlala AR, Kulkarni MG, et al. Antimicrobial properties and phenolic contents of medicinal plants used by the Venda people for conditions related to venereal diseases. J Ethnopharmacol 2011;135:330-7. View abstract.