Red currants may be small, but they are actually tiny powerhouses of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are key to looking youthful, feeling great and keeping healthy and nourished.
Red currants are sweet yet immensily tart berries, with similar flavour to blackberries. Compared to other berries, red currants are not that popular as they are too tart to eat by themselves. However, they are not to be tossed aside, the do contain several health benefits and are rich in antioxidants, as most berries are. Their beautiful appearance and striking colour make them popular decorative pieces and garnishing items in different cuisines.
Red currants are often made into jams, as well as being used in various desserts, drinks and also in alternative medicine.
- Vitamin ANecessary for the function of the four sense organs: hearing, vision, smell and taste. Necessary for the development of healthy muscles, bones, tooth enamel, skin, hair.
- Vitamin CStabilizes the psyche and strengthens the immune system. Blocks the formation of toxic compounds in the body, contributes to bone and cartilage formation, takes an active part in the metabolism of protein, sugar and fat.
- Vitamin DResponsible for normal bone and tooth development. Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D protects the body from various types of cancer.
- Vitamin EThe beauty vitamin – it makes your skin smooth, your hear thick and your nails strong.
- Vitamin KNecessary for proper blood clotting, faster healing of wounds, the normal function of the body’s cells and bones.
- Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that’s crucial for addressing adrenal fatigue, multiple metabolic functions — including enzyme production, DNA synthesis and hormonal balance — and maintaining healthy nervous and cardiovascular systems.
- Vitamin B1Has a positive effect on digestive organ function, promotes stomach movement and secretory function and accelerates the emptying of its contents, normalizes heart function.
- Vitamin B2Plays an important role in the “burning” of carbohydrates, fat and protein. Promotes a more complete breakdown of carbohydrates. The need for this vitamin highly increases with a fatty diet.
- Vitamin B3Vitamin B3, also called niacin, is one of the eight B-complex water-soluble vitamins. Niacin has a wide range of uses in the body, helping functions in the digestive system, skin and nervous system.
- Vitamin B5One of the best slimming and anti-aging substances. Maintains heart function and improves concentration ability. Strengthens hair and prevents premature greying.
- Vitamin B6Has a positive effect on the metabolism, stimulates the formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin. An average of 110 disease stem from a lack of this vitamin.
- Vitamin FAn important antioxidant. Vitamin E helps the body eliminate various harmful substances that result from metabolic processes and can harm the body’s cells.
- Vitamin CStabilizes the psyche and strengthens the immune system. Blocks the formation of toxic compounds in the body, contributes to bone and cartilage formation, takes an active part in the metabolism of protein, sugar and fat.
- Vitamin LLycopene is a powerful antioxidant that may help protect cells from damage.
- Vitamin LuGood nutrition is important to keep your eyes healthy and functioning their best throughout your lifetime.
- D calciferolResponsible for normal bone and tooth development. Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D protects the body from various types of cancer.
- Fe IronResponsible for normal bone and tooth development. Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D protects the body from various types of cancer.
- Mg magnesiumStrengthens the heart and kidneys, promotes and regulates metabolic processes, regulates calcium, phosphorus and potassium levels in the blood. A particularly important element for athletes and physical workers.
- B boronReduces the risk of rheumatism and osteoporosis. Important in the regulation of the thyroid. Contributes to the absorption of vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and silicon.
- Na sodiumAn important substance for muscle and nerve cell function, regulates stomach acid levels and the amount of fluid in the body’s cells.
- K potassiumContributes to heart muscle activity, strengthens the nervous system, stimulates kidney function. Necessary in the release of insulin from the pancreas.
- Zn zincHas a positive impact on wound healing and tissue elasticity, promotes the formation of insulin and enzyme function, regulates carbohydrate processing and body growth. Stimulates the immune system.
- Cu copperRequired in red blood cell formation. Helps prevent depression and low moods.
- Mn manganeseStrengthens the immune system, promotes bone and hormone formation and blood-forming processes. Participates in cholesterol synthesis and antioxidant processes.
- Se seleniumAntioxidant. Strengthens immunity, reduces the risk of heart disease, stabilizes the nervous system and the endocrine system. Improves skin, hair and nails.
- increase immunity level and body tone
- normalize heart function and have a calming effect
- lower high blood pressure
- act as a diaphoretic and reduce fever
- reduce pain and inflammation
- improve the appetite and regulate metabolism
- prevent nausea and normalize digestion
- reduce the amount of acid within gastric juice
- neutralize animal food product acids within the body
- remove salts, radioactive elements and cholesterol from the body
- rejuvenate the skin, increasing its elasticity and making skin tone even
The regular use of raspberries helps prevent and recover from illnesses such as:
- diabetes
- leukaemia and anaemia
- cold and flu
- bronchitis and laryngitis
- inflammation of the lungs
- chronic rheumatism
- hypertension
- atherosclerosis
- diarrhoea
- kidney disease
- haemorrhoids
- allergies