Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Study: Tannins Inhibit Viral Activity! Grandma's "Super Fruits" High Content Increases Immunity

The new crown pneumonia virus in countries around the world is still unable to be suppressed, and the wave of unresolved waves is worrying and fearful. Studies have found that the nutrient "tannins" can inhibit the activity of the new coronavirus; tannins are astringent and bitter, and are water-soluble polyphenols. Usually, tea, red wine, etc., are astringent and astringent. Tannins. In fact, many fruits have tannins in them, but have you heard of "Emulberry"? It is not only rich in tannins, but also rich in vitamin C, which can protect the liver from oxidation.

Chen Xinmei, a family physician at Zhongshan Hospital, pointed out that past research on "tannins" was related to cancer, and after the emergence of new coronary pneumonia, studies also found that tannins have the effect of inhibiting virus activity. She said that foods rich in tannins such as apples, guava, green bananas, grapes, cranberries, red wine, tea, etc.; Its properties are anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-free radicals.

Chen Xinmei further mentioned that in the past, most of the discussions on tannins were anti-cancer. After the occurrence of new coronary pneumonia, new research has found that the components in tannins can make the protein of the virus slow down or have more activity. It is not good, and it is speculated that it may have a protective effect on new coronary pneumonia. However, Chen Xinmei emphasized that the current epidemic prevention in daily life should still focus on wearing masks and washing hands frequently.

Nutritionist Song Minghua also said that vegetables and fruits are beneficial for the prevention of new coronary pneumonia or chronic diseases, and the key is to consume a variety of fruits and vegetables of different colors. In addition to tannins, in fruits and vegetablesThe "phytochemicals" are also an important role! Phytochemicals are the immune cells of plants, which can help plants fight against external pests and diseases; Song Minghua added that phytochemicals are a big term, which includes: carotenoids, sulfides, polyphenols, etc.

In addition to being hidden in common vegetables and fruits, tannins are also hidden in a grandma-grade superfruit called "Glycerin". Many people may not have heard of oil glutinous rice. Song Minghua explained that oil glutinous rice is another name for "Yu Ganzi". In fact, this kind of food has existed since ancient times. In India, there are relevant records in the treatment of diseases including diarrhea and diarrhea. ; Embergia itself has a high content of vitamin C, so it has also been used to treat ascorbic acid.

Song Minghua said that Embergia is actually produced in Miaoli, Taiwan. In the early days, it was used for pickling. The Miaoli Agricultural Reform Institute has also analyzed that 100 grams of Embergia contains 300 mg of vitamin C, and you only need to eat about 5 per day. One tablet is enough to meet the vitamin C energy needed by adults in one day. Other studies, including Chung Hsing University and Taipei Medical University, have also found that Emilia contains gallic acid and ellagic acid, which have some positive effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mice.

◎ Consultant / Physician Chen Xinmei·Song Minghua Dietitian

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