A preliminary study conducted in New Zealand shows that a natural chemical compound blackcurrants can help breathe allergic asthma sufferers. It was known that fruit consumption may reduce symptoms of allergic asthma, but this study is the first to demonstrate how this phenomenon occurs.
When the lungs are exposed to the allergy-causing substances, called allergens, the attack and as a result, many people suffer from chronic inflammation of these organs.
Some natural compounds in fruit and vegetables would work together with the natural defense mechanisms of the body to eliminate chronic inflammation of the lungs.
New Zealand New research shows that a substance called epigallocatechin gallate, found in black currants, works with natural immune system responses to reduce inflammation.
But these actions are different from those produced by other compounds, called anthocyanins, which also reduce inflammation and are also found in abundance in blackcurrants.
The New Zealand researchers, led by Dr. Roger Hurst, have published their findings in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research and hope to continue their research to better understand these inflammatory mechanisms and, therefore, to develop foods that contribute to treat asthma and including allergic reactions immune.
What is the blackcurrant?
Before you launch into eating blackcurrants should know a little. Black currant, also known as currants or black sarsaparilla is a fruit that is born in clusters similar to grapes, but smaller.
It tastes very bitter and acid is not usually eaten raw, but rather is used in cakes, jams, jellies, juices and liquors. In France it is very much appreciated the cream de cassis, a liqueur popular.
