Professor Mikhail Kutushov named foods that are especially useful for maintaining immunity during the season of infections.
Professor Kutushov said that mushrooms help to avoid a decrease in immunity in winter . According to the toxicologist, this product has strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Another “superfood” that prevents immunity decline is garlic. Mikhail Kutushov noted that due to the action of garlic, pathogenic microorganisms are more actively eliminated from the body.
“Garlic, in turn, is also a powerful stimulant of the immune system, it increases the activity of macrophages, NK cells and lymphocytes,” the scientist stated.< br>Kutushov also commented in an interview with Gazeta.Ru. the immune benefits of vitamin C. The toxicologist noted that the ability of this vitamin to protect the body from infections is overestimated, but when sick with a cold, it helps to reduce the period of illness, and, in addition, reduces the risk of a cytokine storm, a dangerous serious condition caused by an overly strong inflammatory response of the body to infection.
The specialist clarified what foods should be eaten to provide the body with vitamin C.
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“Vitamin C is contained in foods such as bell peppers, oranges, lemons, acerola, guava, black currants, kiwi, grapefruit, strawberries, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts.”
Additionally, Professor Kutushov recommended minimizing sugar intake during the infection season – its high doses weaken the immune system.
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Earlier, MedikForum.ru wrote that oyster mushrooms effectively strengthen the health of older people.
Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Mikhail Kutushov healthy lifestyle toxicologist, professor, Academician of EAEN (Hannover, Germany), corresponding member. RANS