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Strawberries: Benefits and contraindications of the berry
27.05.2024 05:00
Strawberries are a tasty and healthy berry. However, some groups of people need to be careful.
What are the health benefits of strawberries
Strawberries contain many beneficial vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
For example, folic acid, carotene, pectin, iron, iodine, calcium, phosphorus and manganese, fruit acids and vitamins C, beta-carotene, E, B9, PP, fiber.
In addition, the berry contains a large amount of phytochemicals, due to which the berry has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Therefore, strawberries have a beneficial effect on the human body.
Berries help strengthen the cardiovascular system, strengthen the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels, and also increase immunity and help a person recover faster from illness.
Accelerates metabolism and cleanses the body of waste and toxins, normalizes the functioning of the immune system and digestion.
The iodine in strawberries helps improve the functioning of the thyroid gland.
The abundance of fiber helps intestinal function, and calcium strengthens the skeletal system.
Who should not eat berries
People prone to allergies, as well as young children and pregnant and lactating women should avoid the berry.
In addition, strawberries can worsen the condition of those who suffer from peptic ulcers or gastritis, since the acids they contain irritate the stomach lining.
In general, a strawberry allergy usually appears within a few minutes to two hours after eating.
Common symptoms include: itching, dizziness, throat tightness, skin rash, shortness of breath, cough, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
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