Apricots Increase The Body's Immune Defenses

Apricots are a fruit rich in many valuable nutrients, vitamins and trace elements that support important functions of the human body. They contain sugar, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, beta-carotene, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, sodium, porcelain, iodine, copper, pectin and others. They are especially suitable for hypovitaminosis, which makes them a mandatory fruit in the menu of children, pregnant women, after serious illnesses, infections and operations.

Apricots improve immunity. Half a glass of fruit juice supplies the required dose of vitamin C for the day. The role of the vitamin is known to strengthen the immune system and increase the body's resistance. The presence of manganese in the fruit helps the formation of vitamin C by the body, which complements and completes the process.

Yellow fruits generally contain beta-carotene. A powerful antioxidant that protects cells from degeneration and has a restorative effect on the skin and mucous membranes. Its amount in apricots is not inferior to egg yolk. One hundred and fifty milliliters of apricot juice is enough to meet the body's daily need for beta-carotene.

Apricots are especially useful for people suffering from cardiovascular disease. First, because they contain vitamin E, which improves blood circulation and has a blood clotting effect, and are suitable for arteriosclerosis and related diseases. Apricots support the activity of the heart because of the high amount of potassium they contain. It is no coincidence that in the diet for heart disease is recommended 50 - 100 g per day consumption of dried apricots, in which the concentration of potassium reaches 1700 - 1800 mg%. The fetus is recommended for heart rhythm disorders, heart failure, poor hemorrhage, after acute myocardial infarction. Apricots promote metabolism by contributing to the excretion of excess fluid from the body, which reduces the tendency to edema, a characteristic symptom of heart problems. Magnesium in apricots lowers blood pressure, which makes them recommended for people with high blood pressure.

Due to the presence of iron, folic acid, B vitamins, apricots are recommended for anamnesis. One hundred grams of apricots help blood formation, as well as 250 g of liver. The production of hemoglobin in the body increases. The small but valuable amount of honey in apricots improves the absorption of iron by the body.

The fruit has a healing effect on the digestive tract. Normalizes the acidity in the stomach and reduces the susceptibility to inflammation of the mucous membranes. Its juice is recommended for people suffering from colpitis. It is known for its laxative and diuretic action.

The magnesium and phosphorus in apricots contribute to the active work of the brain. They are valuable for emotional and nervous stress.

It is not recommended:

• Apricots should be consumed on an empty stomach or after a heavy meal.
• Drinking cold water after eating apricots, as it has a strong laxative effect.
• This fruit is not suitable for people suffering from ulcers, acute gastritis, chronic pancreatitis, diabetes. avoid them when lowering the heart rate, at 55 beats per minute, ie. in a state of bradycardia.