The benefits of strawberries for the body are multiple because they are rich in antioxidants and rich in nutrients especially vitamin C, important to strengthen immunity, strawberries help prevent cancer and also improve skin elasticity, strawberries also protect the stomach from ulcers and treat other stomach problems.
Stomach ulcers, also called gastric ulcers, occur when the protective lining of the stomach and small intestine breaks and stops working. As a result, it causes inflammation and ulcers. This lining protects the stomach mainly from irritating acids that are produced in the stomach, the causes of stomach ulcers can be alcohol, viral infection, regular consumption of anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.
How strawberries help treat stomach ulcers
The researchers found that the gastric membrane (protective lining) can be protected from harm by eating strawberries, and the antioxidant properties and high content of phenolic compounds (which are anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant properties) in strawberries, help strengthen the protective lining of the stomach and intestines. It is also noted that besides the fight against the formation of ulcers،
Strawberries have also helped to strengthen enzymes and other defense mechanisms in the body, eating strawberries can also help fight damage to the acidic stomach lining, before or after the appearance of inflammation, studies have concluded that regular consumption of strawberries has had good results in combating damage to the mucous membranes of the stomach, leading to intestinal diseases.
Other benefits of strawberries is in the treatment of both:
- Arthritis
- Diarrhea
- Gout
- Nervous tension
- Night sweats
- Skin rash
- Weight loss
- Water retention
- Stimulate metabolism
- Caveats of overeating strawberries
Bleeding disorders: there is some concern that using strawberries in larger quantities may prolong bleeding time and increase the risk of bruising and bleeding in some people with bleeding disorders. If you suffer from a bleeding disorder, use strawberries with caution.
Surgery: use strawberries in larger quantities may slow blood clotting. There is some concern that it might increase the chance of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using strawberries at least 2 weeks before the surgery scheduled.