Foreign research says drinking green tea against cataching a cold?
A new New Zealand study found that foods such as green tea and red wine can help reduce the incidence of cataching a cold.
New research done by Dr. Andrea Barakhuis, a researcher at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, and colleagues found that regular intake of flavonoid-rich foods such as green tea, apples, blueberries, red wine and onions can significantly reduce colds And the risk of coughing. Adults who regularly eat foods rich in flavonoids have a 33% lower risk of catching colds or upper respiratory tract infections than adults who do not eat such foods. These people also take less sick leave.
Research found that most adults will catch a cold two or three times a year. The main symptoms of a cold are sore throat, cough and headache. Experts say that flavonoids have anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects, which help strengthen immunity and reduce the incidence of colds and coughs. Experts recommend that you drink green tea regularly and eat enough vegetables and fruits of various colors every day to ensure adequate intake of flavonoids and prevent colds.