Taheebo is a tree with a characteristic pink appearance that grows wild in the Amazon River basin in Brazil. It is said that the name Tahibo was derived from the Inca language meaning ‘tree blessed by the gods’. As you can guess from the etymology of this name, it is also known to have various beneficial effects in the body because it contains a lot of excellent active ingredients. It is known that the core ingredients with excellent efficacy are concentrated in the endothelium, which is located between the heartwood of the central part of the tree and the outer skin, which is known to help prevent various adult diseases and lower the risk of cancer. Now, let’s take a look at the main effects of taheebo and various information about side effects to be aware of when ingested.
The main benefits of taheebo
1. Improving immunity
Taheebo contains various physiologically active substances such as flavonoids, quinoids, and iridoids, and it is said that it helps to remove viruses, pathogens, microorganisms, and bacteria that enter the body and cause various infectious diseases. In addition, these various physiologically active substances cause oxidative stress, which causes cell damage and removes free radicals that promote oxidation.
In addition, taheebo is known to be effective in reducing the level of inflammation, which is the cause of various chronic diseases, and at the same time helping the activation of immune cells such as macrophages.
2. Anticancer effect
Taheebo is known to help improve immune function in the body as well as reduce the risk of cancer. This is because of the active ingredient called beta-rapacon, which is abundantly contained in taheebo. It is said that this beta-rapacon component prevents the replication of cancer cells that infiltrate into surrounding tissues due to abnormal rapid division and growth, and at the same time inhibits growth and induces death. In addition, it has been reported that this beta-rapacon component can help alleviate various side effects such as kidney damage, which is easy to occur during chemotherapy. In addition, tapibo also contains an ingredient called dihydro-alpha-rapacon (DAL). This ingredient also prevents the formation of new blood vessels that accelerate the proliferation of cancer cells, and it is said that it can also help to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and prevent metastasis.
3. Prevention of stomach diseases
Helicobacter pylori, which is parasitic in the gastric epithelial tissue, is the cause of stomach-related diseases such as gastritis and gastric ulcer, and is also known as a carcinogen that causes gastric cancer. The excellent antibacterial action of Taheebo also helps to remove Helicobacter pylori, the cause of these digestive-related diseases, so it has a beneficial effect in preventing stomach-related diseases and promoting overall health of the stomach.
4. Inhibition of body fat accumulation
It is known that it inhibits the accumulation of fat in the body by the complex action mechanism of various physiologically active substances contained in taheebo and at the same time helps to control the weight. In addition, it is reported that beta-rapacon, the main component of Taheebo, works well for improving lipid metabolism in the body, preventing abnormalities in various metabolic diseases and helping to improve symptoms.
Taheebo Side Effects
Taheebo is a powder that is boiled and drunk as a tea or consumed in the form of health functional food. However, if consumed in excess, it is reported that side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, and nausea may occur. According to the taheebo extract powder, 5 to 6 g per day, and 1 teaspoon per teaspoon, are said to correspond to the appropriate daily intake.
In addition, it is recommended to be careful as allergic symptoms may occur depending on the constitution regardless of excessive intake. In addition, there are some things to keep in mind when ingesting in the form of functional food. Many active ingredients of Taheebo, including beta-rapacon, the main ingredient, are highly volatile, so when extracted at high temperatures, the ingredients are volatilized and disappear. On the other hand, when extracting using the low-temperature and high-pressure method, the loss of components is reduced and the extraction rate is further increased.
