May benefit eye health

Cherimoya is high in the carotenoid antioxidant lutein, which is one of the key antioxidants in your eyes that combat free radicals to keep your vision healthy. Several studies link increased lutein consumption to good eye health and a decreased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disorder characterized by eye damage and visual loss. Lutein may help protect against other eye problems, such as cataracts, a clouding of the eye that causes impaired vision and vision loss.

A meta-analysis of eight studies indicated that those with the highest lutein levels in their blood had a 27% reduced chance of getting cataracts than those with the lowest levels. As a result, eating lutein-rich foods like cherimoya may benefit eye health and lower the risk of disorders like AMD and cataracts.