The Big Coconut: Starfruit

Starfruit is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, and low in sugar, sodium and acid. It is also is a potent source of both primary and secondary polyphenolic antioxidants. Like the grapefruit, starfruit is considered to be a potent inhibitor of seven cytochrome P450 isoforms.These enzymes are significant in the first pass elimination of many medicines, and thus the consumption of starfruit or its juice in combination with certain medications can significantly increase their effective dosage within the body. Research into grapefruit juice has identified a number of common medications affected, including statins which are commonly used to treat cardiovascular illness, benzodiazepines (a tranquilizer family including diazepam) as well as other medicines.

The starfruit is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. It's high in dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Copper, Pantothenic Acid and Potassium. The nutritional value of the starfruit makes it suitable for maintaining optimum health and weight loss.