The effects and functions of apricots

It is spring again, and it is the time when apricot blossoms bloom in large numbers. When I see the beautiful white peach blossoms, I think of the sweet and sour apricots. In a few months, they will be available for people to eat. Apricots can not only be eaten fresh, but also made into a variety of processed foods. So what are the effects and functions of apricots? In order to let everyone understand the importance of apricots, I will give a detailed introduction below.

The effects and functions of apricots

1. Apricots can supplement nutrition

Apricot is a highly nutritious specialty fruit. Not only does it taste tempting, it also contains many nutrients needed by the human body, especially iron, zinc and protein. Eating apricots can play an important role in supplementing nutrition.

2. Apricots can relieve cough

Apricots have a certain cough-relieving effect. This effect has been specifically recorded in ancient medical books. In addition, scientists have now confirmed that a special component of hydrogen cyanide can be extracted from apricots. After entering the human body, this component can have a good regulating effect on the human respiratory system and can reduce the occurrence of various adverse symptoms such as coughing and asthma.

3. Apricots can lower cholesterol

Apricots can lower human cholesterol because they contain a large amount of vitamin E and some natural fatty oils. After these two substances enter the human body, they can inhibit the production of cholesterol. At the same time, they can also break down the cholesterol that has already been produced in the body and convert them into water and excrete them out of the body. Therefore, eating apricots can help prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.