Winter is the season for colds and flu, but it doesn’t have to be. For the next few weeks we’re going to suggest easy ways to avoid the chesty coughs, runny-noses, sore heads and expensive trips to the doctor.
The fall in temperature means that winter is the season for colds and flu, but it doesn’t have to be. For the next few weeks we’re going to suggest easy ways to avoid the chesty coughs, runny-noses, sore heads and expensive trips to the doctor.
Japanese Pickles
The Bacteria found in Suguki, a pickled turnip dish popular in Japan, can prevent the flu.
According to recent findings, published in the journal Letters in Applied Microbiology, Scientists have discovered that eating traditional Japanese pickles have “protective effects” that prevent people from catching the flu.
The 'lactobacillus brevis' bacteria led to increased production of disease-fighting antibodies, specifically flu related illnesses.
Lead researcher, Naoko Waki, from the Japanese food company Kagome said: “It has protective effects against influenza virus infection.”
The group of Japanese researchers believe that the protective layer of sugars called exopolysaccharides that protects the bacteria against acid stomach juices, could lie behind its powers.
“We know that exopolysaccharides have immune boosting effects in other similar bacteria," Waki continued.
Stay tuned for more tips to avoid the cold and flu this winter. You'll have no excuse to be feeling anything less than your best.
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