Irga is a tasty and healthy berry, which can be found both at the summer cottage and in the forest. This is a great product for people who follow a healthy lifestyle, but you need to eat it carefully. Contraindications are possible.
Irga - pantry of vitamins
Irga is rich in various useful substances: mono- and disaccharides, organic acids (mostly malic), B vitamins, ascorbic acid, vitamin P, tannins, flavonols, sterols, fiber, lead, cobalt, copper.
This berry contains a large amount of carotene, which, like ascorbic acid, is a powerful antioxidant. This substance helps to strengthen the immune system, increases the body's resistance to infections, normalizes the nervous system, and helps to get rid of depression. Also, carotene prevents the development of cancer, helps the body fight Alzheimer's disease.
The pectins contained in irge help to eliminate salts of heavy metals, toxins, radionuclides from the body, lower cholesterol levels, which helps prevent the occurrence of serious vascular pathologies and heart diseases.
Irga has a rather extraordinary nutritional value. It contains very few proteins and fats, but it is high in carbohydrates - 12 g per 100 g of product. The energy value of irgi is also quite low - 45 kcal per 100 g.
Yergi berries perfectly retain their useful properties in dried form and after heat treatment. They are often used to make marshmallows, jams, preserves and marmalades. In some cases, irgu is added to jelly, juices, compote and liqueurs.
Recommendations for use
Irgu can be eaten as a multivitamin, intended for the treatment or prevention of atherosclerosis, vitamin deficiency, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Also, this berry is recommended to be included in the diet of the elderly in order to prevent myocardial infarction, varicose veins, increase the elasticity of blood vessels, and improve sleep.
In addition, irgu is shown to be used by all people who are engaged in strenuous work and are highly exposed to stress. It has a pronounced sedative effect, helps to reduce nervous excitability and prevent insomnia.
Contraindications
Irga should not be eaten by those suffering from low blood pressure and those who spend a lot of time driving a car. Due to the powerful sedative effect of this berry, concentration of attention may deteriorate. It is also not recommended to include irga in your diet for people who have an individual intolerance to this product.
