In a ranking of the richest dietary sources of antioxidant, strawberries ranks 4 after blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. Both fruit and leaves can be used to treat stomach aches, and other gastrointestinal disorders.
In view of their unique combination of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients, strawberries have an important role in maintaining the health of the cardiovascular system and in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, balancing the blood sugar values and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes can prevent the development of certain types of cancers including breast, colon, cervical and esophageal.
Strawberries are known as one of the best sources of manganese (mineral antioxidant important due to its key role as a trace element that is contained in the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), eliminator powerful free radicals that prevents damage to the cell and contributes to cell regeneration).
Also, the strawberries are characterized by a high content of phytonutrients, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Several studies have confirmed that these phytonutrients in strawberries content work together in a synergistic way to provide the body’s cardiovascular benefits. Among the effects of strawberries, decreased levels of fats (lipids) assets including total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and decreased activity of angiotensin converting enzyme (an enzyme whose hyperactivity increase the risk of hypertension).
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