Who among us has not feasted on currants? Probably, there is no person who does not like this berry. It is widespread in Europe, grows in Russia, pleases the Chinese and Mongolians with its taste.
The benefits and harms of black currant are no secret to anyone. The beautiful shrub has long been used for medicinal purposes. Almost everything in currants is suitable for human health, from berries and buds to its leaves. The composition of the product is truly unique. The benefits of black currant are rich in glucose, vitamins, fructose and organic acids. It boasts of its mineral composition, it contains calcium and phosphorus, which is useful for mental activity, and iron, which is necessary for the formation of blood.
For pharmacology, the benefits of black currant are great and varied. It possesses diuretic, diaphoretic and strengthening qualities. Its disinfecting properties are successfully used in medicine.
No one will argue that the benefits of black currant are known to all housewives; it is used as a wonderful spice in the preparation of pickles. The bush leaves give us aromatic tea. You can make delicious syrups, juices, wines and tinctures, jellies, yoghurts, and preserves from the berries.
No matter how offensive it may be, there is also the harm of black currant. It is better to refuse to use it for people who have a sick stomach, because the berry has a high concentration of acid. Very rare, but there is an allergy to the fruit, mainly due to the content of essential oils in it.
The harm of black currant can occur if a person has increased blood clotting. It is better for such patients not to eat the berry, as it will only increase the blood clotting.
The substances that this berry is rich in play an important role in removing free radicals from the body, an excess of which causes serious changes in DNA. And the best protection against such changes is currant.
Not so long ago, research by biochemists made their own adjustments to the opinion of what are the benefits and harms of black currant. According to scientists, what was previously regarded as an undoubted benefit – an increased content of bioflavones can cause serious harm to health.
The unequivocal harm of black currant has been proven for people who have suffered a heart attack or stroke, as well as for patients with diseases of thrombophlebitis and circulatory failure.
The good news is that currants are completely safe for children who do not yet have “adult” diseases and can eat it in any quantity. She is always useful for the child.