A new study published in Microbiome showed that the use of one orange per day helps to reduce the risk of depression. Scientists associated this with the fact that citrus fruits stimulate the growth of Faecalibacterium Prausnitzii (F. Prausnitzii) – bacteria that are in the intestines of a person. Their great advantage is that they directly affect the production of neurotransmitters: serotonin and dopamine, known as hormones of joy. In addition, today they are increasingly talking about the dense connection between the intestines and the brain.
In the work, they studied the data of 10,000 women, every two years for a long period of time they gave information about their lifestyle, diet, and medicines that they take.
Oranges showed the maximum effect in comparison with other fruits. Now experts note that such a discovery can become part of preventive measures. In this case, additional studies are required.
In general, it is no secret that citrus fruits as a source of vitamin C are useful not only in terms of increasing immunity. It participates in metabolism, promotes the synthesis of neurotransmitters- norepinephrine and serotonin, helps to prevent gluing platelets and is distinguished by antioxidant properties, AIF.ru was told by the doctorAn immunologist allergologist, head of the department of allergology and immunology of the NKC No. 2, junior researcher at the Federal State Budgetary Institution of the RNCH named after Acad. B.V. Petrovsky Evgeny Parshin.
Citrus fruits, in particular oranges, are rich in vitamins and trace elements. And their important advantage is not a high glycemic index, it is only 35, AIF.RU told Endocrinologist of the clinical and diagnostic center “MedinCenter” (branch of Glavupdk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia) Elena Gubkina. So with diabetes it can be used. But within reasonable limits. No more than 300 grams of fruit are allowed per day. Better yet, limit yourself to one.
Experts note that in orange sugar, according to various sources, from 10 to 17 grams per fruit. And calorie content is about 80 kcal. That is, those who follow the figure, it is worth considering this moment. At the same time, the fruits contain different types of sugars that saturate the body with energy and do not give sharp jumps of blood sugar.
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