Vaccination The importance of getting a flu shot
Tips More or less effective remedies against the dreaded hair loss
Food This is how food is sorted in the refrigerator to preserve it better
Drugs The dangers of the medicine cabinet when we do not know how to recycle medicines correctly
Office Dismantling all the myths around coffee consumption
The cold has arrived almost overnight and this year with the
"Trio Skulls" swarming (coronavirus, influenza virus and pneumococcus)
many wonder if it would be convenient to take a supplement to "raise your defenses."
The
royal jelly rises again as "the favorite"
but before we
go en masse to pharmacies or herbalist should remember what is really effective way to put our cells and other soldiers of our immune system.
There are no shortcuts to immunity: vaccines and immunonutrition
By now there should be no doubt that the best gasoline for our defenses is vaccines. Luckily, we
have vaccines available to confront the three aforementioned enemies that threaten to disturb the peace of our autumn-winter
. In Spain we already have almost 80% of those vaccinated against the coronavirus, but it is important to insist that for some people at risk the flu and pneumococcal vaccines are also indicated (even financed) so it is advisable to consult with the doctor.
From here, the next step is to maintain
a diet rich in the three musketeers of immunonutrition (vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc)
and
its various D'Artagnanes (vitamin E, vitamin A, omega 3)
.
How do we do it?
Juggling is not necessary: following the guidelines of the famous "Harvard Plate" we will achieve the appropriate levels.
Finally,
a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise, proper sleep hygiene and avoiding toxins such
as alcohol or tobacco will complete the guideline.
I know, taking a vial of royal jelly is easier than all this ... but there are no shortcuts to immunity.
If you still think jelly can help you, let's see what exactly it is and how to choose the best option.
What is royal jelly and what properties are attributed to it?
It is the
secretion with which the worker bees feed both the larvae in their first days of life and the queen of the colony throughout their life
.
As it is the crème de la crème, nothing less than the food of the bee babies and the queen, someone with good logic thought that this had to be a nutrient pump.
And that's right, royal jelly is
made up of protein (50%) carbohydrates (30%) and lipids (19%)
.
And also vitamins, minerals and phenolic compounds.
All possible effects have been attributed to it
: antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-aging, immune-boosting, and even neuroprotective.
The cherry is a vaginal cream with jelly to relieve the symptoms of menopause.
And is all this really happening?
Can royal jelly "save us fall"?
We have a warm and very close studio.
A group of researchers from the University of Vigo has published this year in the journal
Nutrients
a review on everything that is known about jelly.
And what they conclude is very curious: they
have found studies that support all the benefits of royal jelly
.
But - there is always a but - the problem is that they are small and scarce studies.
Come on, yes but no.
What do the health authorities say about royal jelly?
The
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) ruled ten years ago with the same conclusion as the Vigo researchers
: at the moment
there is no solid evidence
that there is a cause-effect between royal jelly and all the properties attributed to it .
Although these effects cannot be ruled out, more research is needed to consider them as good.
In any case, we must not forget that with jelly we are not inventing gunpowder: all the benefits that are attributed can be achieved, as we mentioned before, through an adequate diet.
Made the law, made the cheat: why the jelly can boast of what it has not demonstrated?
The European Health Safety Authority (EFSA) - that is, the same leaders as before -
have recognized that the intake of some vitamins such as vitamin B6 contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system
or to reduce fatigue and tiredness.
As we mentioned, after the law, the trap made: by
including 15% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin B6 in its composition,
we can affirm in the royal jelly containers that this supplement has these properties (for example, that it raises the defenses or that helps to be less tired).
Unfortunately, it is a common practice, not only in jelly or food supplements but also in many foods that we can find in the supermarket and that supposedly offer health benefits, such as yogurts.
Before choosing, put the magnifying glass on the label.
Not only are vitamins added to royal jelly, but it
is
also
often "dressed" with juice, sugar or sugar syrup.
.
In fact, there are jellies on the market whose first ingredient is "fructose syrup" ... up to 70%!
In other words, you buy a jelly thinking that you "buy jelly" and 70% of the product is sugar syrup.
In some cases the jelly is only 10%.
Of course, there are also good "no seasoning" and sugar free royal jelly options.
Therefore, before buying it is essential to read the labels.
When in doubt, and since it is not always easy to solve the intricate world of labeling, my advice is to purchase it in establishments where they can offer you professional advice.
In any case, like the famous journalist, let me insist: there are no shortcuts to immunity.
According to the criteria of The Trust Project
Know more
Science and Health
Covid 19
Coronavirus
Flu
Masks
Sprouts
Covid-19 The 200,000 Chinese blood samples that 'hide' the origin of the coronavirus pandemic
Covid-19China begins vaccinating millions of children under 3-11 years of age
Covid-19 Masks until spring to avoid new outbreaks, at least indoors
See links of interest
The Palm
Last News
What
Holidays 2021
2022 business calendar
Christmas Lottery 2021
Loteria del Niño 2022
Juventus - Fiorentina
Breogán River - Gran Canaria
UCAM Murcia - Urbas Fuenlabrada
Live, Paris Bercy Masters 1,000 semi-finals: Zverev - Medvedev
Real Oviedo - Las Palmas