New Year's shelves surprise with their beauty and richness of choice. Including, there is a great selection of favorite winter fruits - tangerines. This sunny sweet fruit leaves neither children nor adults indifferent. What benefits does mandarin bring to our body? And is there any harm from him?
Mandarin is rich in vitamins. It contains the largest amount of vitamin C. Pro-vitamin A and vitamins of group B, P, K, D, E are significantly inferior to it. Nevertheless, they are enough to benefit the body.
In addition to vitamins, tangerine contains elements such as magnesium, potassium and calcium, which improve metabolism.
Mandarins are also rich in essential oils that have a beneficial effect on the human body. And the white mesh that separates the peel from the pulp contains flavonoid glycosides that help keep the walls of blood vessels normal.
Tangerines for sight
In addition to vitamin A, substances such as zeaxatin and lutein, contained in tangerine, are involved in improving vision. They improve the blood supply to the eye socket and the condition of the retina. By consuming a couple of tangerines daily, you will significantly improve the functioning of the optic nerve.
Benefits of tangerines for the gastrointestinal tract
First of all, tangerines increase appetite and normalize the digestion process. They aid in the digestion of fat by reducing inflammation in the gallbladder and liver.
Tangerines reduce the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, which can help relieve symptoms such as flatulence and diarrhea. And vitamins A, E, C and D prevent damage to the intestinal walls.
Tangerines for the genital area
Substances such as ascorbic and citric acids, zinc, phosphorus have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the prostate gland in men and help to normalize the menstrual cycle in women.
Mandarins to boost immunity
It is vitamin C, minerals and phytoncides contained in tangerines that are an indispensable fruit in the autumn-winter period, when colds and viruses are raging around.
Vitamin C also helps lower blood cholesterol levels.
Contraindications
However, this wonderful fruit has some limitations. It is believed that if you use this product in large quantities, then its benefits are reduced, and the harm increases. On average, it is recommended to consume 2-6 fruits per day.
First of all, tangerines are quite strong allergens, so they should be carefully given to children and people prone to allergies.
People with duodenal ulcer and stomach ulcer should also eat tangerines with great care. The same applies to patients with gastritis with high acidity.
Tangerines can stimulate the release of large stones from the kidneys and gallbladder. This should be taken into account by people suffering from these diseases.
The benefits of tangerines for diabetes outweigh the harm. They help reduce many diabetes-related disorders. But in this case, you should limit yourself to about two tangerines a day.
