These are the most prominent health benefits of date molasses:
“Good for diabetics”: it contains sugars that are digested more slowly, which helps to stabilize blood sugar, and it can be eaten with bread and cakes, or added to sweeten other baked goods.
“Supports bone health”: it contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium that help prevent osteoporosis, and diseases that affect the blood and the heart.
“Prevents anemia”: It helps the body to generate red blood cells and prevent anemia, as date molasses is a good source of iron, and it can be added to hot water and warm or cold drinks as a food supplement.
Antioxidant: Contains antioxidants in greater amounts than honey or other natural sweeteners, and helps protect cells from free radicals that increase the risk of cancer-related cell damage.
“Supports Heart Health”: It has proven its ability to increase levels of good cholesterol in the blood, which is important in protecting against heart disease and strokes, in addition to containing potassium, which is important for maintaining blood pressure.
“Useful for hair”: It helps to remove the zigzags in the hair and increases its shine and smoothness. It is recommended to dilute the concentration of the date molasses solution by adding warm water and applying it to the hair for 15 minutes.