Almond protects against colds and flu

Eating almonds may help our body to combat viral infections such as the common cold and flu. That is the conclusion reached by researchers.

Italian scientists have found that the natural substances contained in almonds It helps to enhance the reaction by our immune system viral infections . The peel almonds enhances the ability of white blood cells to detect viruses. And increases the body's ability to prevent the multiplication of viruses and their spread throughout the body.

The researchers also found that even after almonds   was digested in the stomach, the human immune system still continues to operate at higher speeds. Employees of the Italian center Policlinico Universitario in Messina and the British Institute of Food Research in Norwich believe that almonds   It can successfully fight against a number of viruses, including those that cause normal flu   and colds .

However, scientists can not yet say exactly how much almonds   you need to have in order to achieve a healing effect. But it is safe to say that the inclusion of this product to the regular daily diet can help in the prevention and treatment   viral infections .

"Rind almonds   capable of stimulating an immune response, which generally increases the antiviral immune defense - said study author Dr. Giuseppina Mandalari. - In the course of our observations, we have also seen that almonds   effectively fights herpes simplex virus 2 type. But this should not be cleaned almonds   peel. This often occurs when the nuts are treated in boiling water. "

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