The global new crown pneumonia epidemic has been spreading for more than a year. The epidemic situation in Taiwan was relatively stable in the past, and everyone's vigilance gradually decreased. However, the infection has recently re-emerged. In order to prevent the ubiquitous virus, in addition to wearing masks frequently, washing hands, and actively improving yourself Immunity also works. Doctors suggest that taking more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C is beneficial to the improvement of lung function.
With the repeated outbreaks of the epidemic, people are panicking! New coronary pneumonia is a respiratory system disease, so the respiratory tract and lungs are usually the first to bear the brunt. Mild cases may cause upper respiratory tract infections, severe cases may lead to pneumonia, or even ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), with a high mortality rate.
Chen Zhidao, a family medicine physician at Yadong Hospital, pointed out that during the epidemic prevention period, more fruits rich in vitamin C and high antioxidant activity can be taken to supplement the nutrients needed by the human body, which can not only strengthen the immune system, but also strengthen antioxidants It can also eliminate inflammation and free radicals, help improve the body's immunity, and help self-defense.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce the damage caused by body metabolites to cells and tissues, regulates the immune defense system, helps DNA repair, and prevents the development and progression of diseases caused by oxidative stress .
Chen Zhidao said that during the epidemic, he improved his self-protection and ate more fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C every day. According to a study in the British medical journal Thorax in 2000, regular consumption of fresh, richVitamin C fruit has great benefits for the improvement of lung function, and can also effectively reduce the probability of asthma in children.
Chen Zhidao mentioned that fruits are one of the best sources of vitamin C. In addition to oranges and grapefruits rich in vitamin C, kiwifruit has a higher nutrient density, which contains vitamin C, E, carotenoids, Nutrients and substances with antioxidant effects such as polyphenols can effectively regulate the immune system. 1.5 pieces of kiwi fruit per day can make up for the daily intake of 100 mg of vitamin C recommended by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. You can take vitamins directly from natural fruits and vegetables, and you can also take in a variety of nutrients at the same time. The prototype food is more beneficial than health food.
In addition, the normal operation of white blood cells must also rely on vitamin C, which has positive effects on the innate and acquired immune systems. According to research in American journals, Chen Zhidao pointed out that increasing the intake of kiwifruit will reduce inflammatory mediators, strengthen immune cells, and then enhance resistance. The American Journal of Food Science also mentioned that for people with insufficient vitamin C concentration, eating 1 kiwi fruit a day can effectively increase the vitamin C concentration in plasma to a healthy level.
"Health 2.0" reminds you
In response to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the CDC continues to strengthen epidemic monitoring and border control measures, and wear a mask as instructed to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and actively inform the doctor of travel history and contact history, so as to facilitate timely Diagnosis and notification.
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