Correct lung function is extremely important for the health of the entire organism, because all tissues and cells of the body are supplied with oxygen through the lungs.
Cleansing the lungs is accomplished both by giving up harmful habits such as smoking and contact with a polluted environment, and also by maintaining good hygiene. Efforts are also needed to strengthen immunity, which protects the respiratory system from frequent infections, as well as from chronic diseases such as asthma, bronchitis and others. Certain foods that support respiratory system detoxification can also be helpful.
It is known that fruits are considered healthy food, suitable for the prevention and treatment of a number of diseases. This includes lung diseases.
Most fruits are among those that are also recommended for the lungs, mainly because of the abundance of vitamins, as well as many other valuable nutrients. However, which ones are best lung foods exactly?
To draw a conclusion, a study was conducted by American specialists with 500 participants with an average age of 44 years. All volunteers had a pulmonary function test before the experiment.
The survey allowed for an interesting conclusion - the best results were shown by those who often include grapes and blueberries in their menu. However, what makes these two fruits the miracle fruits for the lungs?
Most likely, the reason lies in the presence of anthocyanins. They are powerful pigments that protect lung tissue from oxidation.
Cranberries are a valuable source of anthocyanins such as malvidin, cyanidin, peonidin, delphinidin and petunidin. Cranberry juice is not only delicious, but also good for your respiratory system.
Grapes contain the phenolic compound resveratrol. It protects and supports the lungs in the fight against one of the most aggressive types of cancer - lung cancer. Resveratrol has been experimentally proven to be able to reduce tumor size by up to 45 percent.
Including fruit in the menu benefits the whole organism, but grapes and cranberries have a beneficial effect especially on the lungs. Therefore, it is good for those who suffer from lung function problems to keep them in mind.
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