Health Benefits of Sugarcane

Sugarcane is loaded with antioxidants that help to counteract infections and enhance immunity. It has high content of calcium, magnesium, iron and other electrolytes which is great for dehydration. It is a cure for common cold as well as other infections and also counteracts fever as it enhances the level of body’s protein. An intake of raw sugarcane juice provides various health benefits and is also packed with vital nutrients which are essential for the body. Sugarcane is a base ingredient for molasses, jaggery, rum, ethanol and biofuel. Sugarcane contains high content of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and inorganic salts such as iron, phosphorus, calcium and organic acids such as fumaric acid, succinic acid, citric acid and malic acid.