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Gastritis can last for months or years.
2/3/2023
La gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes swollen or inflamed and can last only a short time (acute gastritis), but it can also last for months or years (chronic gastritis), according to Medline PlusUS National Library of Medicine.
Likewise, according to the organization, among the most common causes of gastritis are certain medications, such as acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), ibuprofen or naproxen and other similar drugs; excessive alcohol consumption or a stomach infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori.
For its part, the specialized media better with health he pointed that there are fruits that help fight the disease, among them is the mango. Is It is a fruit found in the intertropical zone. It is native to the Asian continent, however, it is also planted in other places such as Latin America. Originally only the fruit has been consumed, which is rich in vitamins and minerals. However, other parts such as the leaves have benefits to highlight.
Against gastritis, the mango contains benzophenone and mangiferin, which protects the body by counteracting the effects of the disease, he points out Thy Health. Likewise, it acts on stomach acid, reducing it and avoiding reflux.
Although the intake of this fruit should not be regular for people who are diagnosed with diabetes, its leaves might help regulate blood glucose levels in people diagnosed with this disease.
Diabetes, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the United States, occurs when the level of glucose in the blood, also known as blood sugar, is too high.
Thus, the infusion of mango leaves would be useful as an adjuvant treatment of diabetic angiopathy and diabetic retinopathy. It would also help treat hyperglycemia, within a healthy lifestyle and with medical supervision.
Two of the compounds in this drink are: taraxerol-3 beta and ethyl acetate extract, which stimulate the synthesis of glycogen, a substance that is abundant in the liver and muscles and that can be transformed into glucose when the body require it.
To prepare this infusion, four tender mango leaves and one liter of water are required. Bring the water to a boil in a container, add the leaves and cook for five minutes. Finally, turn off the heat, strain the infusion and let it rest.
It can be taken throughout the same day of its preparation, to prevent it from losing its properties. To notice benefits, it is advisable to always consume it in moderation and following consulting your doctor.
However, it is essential to be under the supervision of a doctor, because none of the properties of this fruit and its leaves replace medical treatment. To notice the benefits of mango and its leaves in the body, it is essential that it be accompanied by exercise, and a balanced diet to obtain better results.
Importance of eating fruits
The Colombian Ministry of Health also mentions some of the benefits of eating fruit for the body:
Help reduce the chance by 19% of ischemic strokes.
Reduce the probability of the onset of stomach cancer by 19%, esophageal cancer by 20%, lung cancer by 12%, and colon-rectal cancer by 2%.
Reduce coronary alterations.
They contribute positively to the metabolism of fats, because they help to prevent LDL cholesterol. This is due to its contributions of antioxidants and vitamins.
They provide the majority of micronutrients, dietary fiber and water to the body.
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