Chemical composition of the strawberry and its benefits for our organism
Historically strawberry was already present in the Roman era as food, but its medicinal properties were not taken into account until the thirteenth century, with Raimond Llull being the first to recommend strawberries for the treatment of a large number of conditions and especially to combat anemia of young women and give back to mature women.
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The remarkable properties of strawberries are due to their content of vitamins and mineral salts.
Strawberries contain a bioactive that activates the Nrf2 protein that increases antioxidant activity and defenses, in addition to reducing the risk of developing diseases.
This fruit can improve the antioxidant capacity of blood plasma and the resistance of red blood cells to their oxidative hemolysis (fragmentation).
Strawberries contain a type of flavonoid called fisetin that stimulates the connection between neurons. Therefore, it would protect them from the effects of aging and prevent memory loss.
It is a very delicate fruit that conserves its physical characteristics of quality during very short term (in its natural state). Before consuming them, we must wash them with abundant water to eliminate dirt, dirt and residues of pesticides, insecticides and fertilizers, eliminate all the damaged parts.
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| Illustration: Abdecoral - Strawberry |
Flavonoid: They are natural colorants of vegetables, they help the absorption of vitamin C, they have antioxidant action.
Beta-carotene: Precursors of vitamin A, helps increase the number of lymphocytes and intervenes in the formation and maintenance of epithelial cells, in bone growth, in the protection of the skin and mucous membranes.
Retinol: (Vitamin A) is a fat-soluble vitamin, which means that it is a vitamin that needs fat to be able to dissolve. It is transported to the retina where it is oxidized to retinal. Its metabolites are necessary to maintain the integrity and functioning of the skin and mucous cells (covering the respiratory tract and the digestive and urinary tract). The retinoic acid regulates the expression of the gene of growth hormones, so that its excess or defect, cause effects on the fetus.
Ascorbic acid o Vitamin C, is an essential water-soluble organic acid that intervenes in numerous enzymatic reactions such as the biosynthesis of collagen, carnitine, and catecholamines, and as a potent antioxidant. It is not synthesizable by the organism, so it must be ingested from the foods that provide it. It reduces cholesterol by preventing the adherence of fats in the blood vessels, which reduces the chances of suffering heart attacks.
