Efficacy and effects of cherries and contraindications

Cherries are an essential fruit in the summer, not only good taste, but also rich in nutrients, perhaps most people only know that cherries taste sweet and sour, but do not know its efficacy and role taboos.

Prevention of anemia

Cherries are high in iron, containing up to 5.9 milligrams per hundred grams, which is the highest of all fruits. Iron is the raw material for the synthesis of human hemoglobin and myoglobin, and plays an important role in the process of human immunity, protein synthesis and energy metabolism, as well as having a close relationship with brain and nerve function and the aging process. Regular consumption of cherries can supplement the body's demand for iron, promote the regeneration of hemoglobin, not only to prevent iron deficiency anemia, but also to enhance physical fitness, brain and educational.

Very strong antioxidant effect

The red color of cherries is formed by a complex composition of phytochemicals called "anthocyanins", which have a strong "antioxidant" effect. Anti-oxidation is an important physiological function. The aging of the human body, the decline of bodily functions, chronic diseases and the occurrence of certain tumors are all related to oxidative reactions led by free radicals in the body. Antioxidants such as anthocyanins, vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, selenium and brass help to counteract the oxidative effects of free radicals. Among them, the antioxidant effect of anthocyanins is considered to be the strongest.

Anti-measles

Because cherry kernels, on the other hand, have the ability to sweat through the rash and detoxify it. Therefore, when measles is prevalent, cherry juice can be given to children to prevent infection.

Dispelling wind and dampness and killing insects

Recent studies have found that cherries also contain anthocyanins, anthocyanidins and red pigments, all of which have important medicinal value. Its effective antioxidant, stronger than vitamin E in anti-aging effect, can promote blood circulation, help uric acid excretion, can relieve the discomfort caused by gout and arthritis, and its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect is considered better than aspirin. So for gout, arthritis patients can eat some cherries every day to have a certain relief effect. Cherry roots also have strong anthelmintic and insecticidal effects, and can drive away roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms, etc.

Astringent and pain-relieving

Folk experience shows that cherries can treat burns, play an astringent and pain-relieving role, and prevent the wound from blistering and pus. Also cherries can treat mild and severe frostbite and other symptoms.

It has anti-cancer effect

It contains both carbohydrates and proteins, as well as calcium, phosphorus, iron and many vitamins. Especially the content of iron is as high as 6 to 8 mg per 100 grams, which is 20 to 30 times higher than apples, oranges and pears, and the content of vitamin A is 4 to 5 times higher than apples, oranges and grapes, so eating cherries has the effect of promoting hemoglobin regeneration and cancer prevention.

Weight loss

Do you know what other benefits and effects of cherries? Cherries are the best fruit for weight loss. Cherries are rich in dietary fiber, which can enhance our sense of satiety, thus controlling our appetite, and therefore can play a role in weight loss. In addition, cherries also contain a variety of nutritional elements, which can effectively replenish our body needs of other nutrients.

It can also help to improve the appearance of the face

Cherries also contain melatonin, so they have a double anti-aging effect, making them a truly "delicious and beautiful" fruit. Cherries have been called "beauty fruit" since ancient times, and ancient Chinese medical texts say that they can "moisturize the skin" and "make people look good and beautiful", because they are rich in nutrients, containing protein, sugar, phosphorus, carotene, vitamins and other nutrients. This is because the cherry is rich in nutrition, contains protein, sugar, phosphorus, carotene, vitamin C, etc. are higher than apples, pears, especially high iron content.

Gastrointestinal conditioning

Cherry is a fruit containing more iron and carotene, it is very rich in nutrients, and can play a role in replenishing blood and kidney for those who are deficient in qi and blood. 200-300 grams before meals can regulate the function of the stomach and intestines, which is good for people with poor digestive function.

The contraindications of cherries

1. hot and can not be eaten: cherries are warm, hot disease and false heat cough people should not eat; cherry kernel contains cyanogenic glycosides, hydrolysis produces hydrocyanic acid, should be careful of poisoning when used medicinally. 2. People with gastric ulcer should not eat: people with ulcer symptoms, people with fire, caution; people with diabetes should not eat. 3. chronic kidney disease, which should not be eaten: cherries contain high potassium content is not to be taken lightly, 258 mg of potassium per 100 grams, for patients with kidney disease is not a small number. If the kidney disease patients lose the function of regulating water and electrolytes, the patient will have oliguria and edema. With oliguria, there can be potassium retention due to reduced potassium excretion, and if the patient consumes too many cherries, the patient can develop hyperkalemia. When the blood potassium is >6.5 mmol/L, it can cause the patient's heart to stop beating within seconds to minutes. Therefore, hyperkalemia can be considered as the "hidden killer" of chronic kidney disease.