Honeysuckle during pregnancy

Doctors recommend that fragrant honeysuckle be included in the diet by women who are attentive to their health.This article will tell you more about whether it can be eaten during pregnancy.

That honeysuckle is very useful, not everyone knows. These berries, according to statistics, are not the most beloved for most people in Russia. However, in some countries, honeysuckle is a mandatory component of nutrition of a person who wants to remain young and beautiful for a long time. For example, the Japanese, for example, believe that eating this berry for food can bestow not only health, but also long youth.

These beautiful berries grow on shrubs. Honeysuckle is a relatively unpretentious plant, so it can grow in regions with different climatic features. So, many bushes with beautiful dark blue berries can be found on Kamchatka and in Siberia. Honeysuckle ripens well in Asian countries.

Honeysuckle berries are not only very beautiful in appearance. They are also quite helpful. A special sweetish flavor gives them natural sugars. Their content is up to 5.48%.

Pectin compounds and plant fiber are also present in honeysuckle. These components need the digestive system to ensure their full work. Honeysuckle contains a lot of active ingredients that the future mother's body needs. Also, these substances are necessary for the full development of the child. Mineral compounds present in fragrant berries are necessary for the physiological establishment of all organs and systems in a child in the process of his prenatal development.

The berries contain a very important antioxidant, which is necessary for the body of a woman carrying a baby. This substance is ascorbic acid. Natural vitamin C is better absorbed by the body and ensures the full function of the cells. Ascorbic acid also helps to improve immunity.

Vitamin complex, which includes several vitamins of group B, maintains the physiological work of the nervous system. So, these dark blue berries contain:

• riboflavin;
• pyridoxine;
• thiamine.

Regular intake of these components in the body of a pregnant woman ensures her well-being, excellent mood and a positive attitude. Doctors say that women who consume enough vitamins of group B, tolerate various loads much easier. If the body's need for these components is not replenished, then this inevitably leads to the development of pathological changes.

These substances are also necessary for the full development of the nervous tissue of a child. It is no coincidence that vitamin complexes are recommended to be used by women in the early stages of pregnancy. The first half of pregnancy is very important, since it is at this time that the vital organs of a child are laid down. The inclusion of honeysuckle in the diet of the future mother helps to prevent the appearance of various neurological disorders associated with abnormal development of the nervous system in the baby.

Honeysuckle is rich in minerals. So, the berries contain quite a lot of natural calcium. Bone cells need this component.

During pregnancy, the need for calcium increases. The fact is that this mineral is necessary for the full formation of the musculoskeletal system of the baby. The inclusion in the diet of even a small portion of berries per day helps to prevent the development of dangerous disorders caused by a decrease in the level of calcium in the blood.

A small amount of fragrant berries will help to fill the need for manganese. This mineral is necessary for the muscles to cope with the loads. Manganese is also involved in the synthesis (formation) of thyroid hormones.

Some women develop hypothyroidism during pregnancy, a pathology characterized by a decrease in the level of hormonal substances normally produced by the thyroid gland.The danger of this pathology is that it can lead to the formation of serious problems in the fetus. Manganese contained in honeysuckle helps to improve the formation of hormones produced by the thyroid gland, which helps reduce the risk of developing dangerous pathology.

Honeysuckle contains quite a lot of potassium. This substance maintains the physiological work of all cells of the body. If potassium along with food comes in insufficient quantities, then this can lead to problems in the heart.

During pregnancy, the load on the cardiovascular system increases several times. In order for the future mom's heart muscle to cope with such a load, she should use a sufficient amount of foods rich in potassium. As a useful potassium-containing dessert, there can be a natural delicacy made from honeysuckle.

Substances contained in juicy berries help to normalize the bowels. The astringent effect of such ingredients helps to reduce diarrhea. Drinks made from such berries are allowed to be consumed by women with intestinal pathologies, accompanied by frequent urge to defecate.

Contained in fragrant berries and anthocyanins. These components deny a positive impact on the work of the visual apparatus. Also, these substances are necessary for the physiological establishment of visual structures in the baby. Anthocyanins can also act as antioxidants.

Specialists of traditional medicine recommend to use honeysuckle people who suffer from frequent dizziness. They also note that drinking this useful berry helps to cope with a persistent headache. Drinks made from honeysuckle, used to treat such ailments for many centuries. Unlike drugs, such folk remedies do not have many adverse side effects.

Honeysuckle is also used to treat skin diseases. It contains components that are able to have an anti-inflammatory effect. So, the juice from the honeysuckle can be used to prepare products that help to cope with skin lesions. The use of such tools contributes to the rapid healing of cuts, and also accelerates the processes of regeneration.

Used juice from honeysuckle and for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the pharynx. The reasons that lead to pain in the throat, can be different. Most often, the adverse symptoms are caused by pathogenic microbes.

You can cope with the symptoms by using medications. However, many of them during pregnancy are simply contraindicated. Diluted juice from honeysuckle helps to reduce inflammation in the pharynx, which leads to a speedy recovery.

Honeysuckle brings the body of the future mother not only benefit. In some cases, it can hurt. Caution in the use of berries should be observed in women both in early and in late pregnancy.

• Honeysuckle should be carefully consumed during pregnancy by women who have unstable blood pressure. The berries contain substances that can lead to a decrease in pressure. This should definitely remember women suffering from hypotension.
• You should not include in your diet honeysuckle and women suffering from hyperacid gastritis, especially occurring with frequent exacerbations.The berries contain quite a lot of organic acids, which can lead to increased production of gastric secretion, which ultimately can trigger the appearance of a painful attack.
• Honeysuckle can cause harm to the body and in the presence of peptic ulcer. The presence of erosions in the stomach or intestines is a contraindication to the use of this berry.
• An important contraindication to the use of honeysuckle is the presence of allergies or idiosyncrasies of this berry. If a woman was allergic to honeysuckle, then in the future from the use of berries it is better to give up.

In order to use honeysuckle brought only pleasure The following tips should be kept in mind.

• When using juicy berries should be sure to remember about their number. A large number of berries eaten can cause abdominal pain. A small handful of fresh berries is enough for one dose.

• Try honeysuckle in order to get rid of the symptoms of toxicosis. Juicy berries contain components that help reduce the adverse symptoms characteristic of this pathology. Many women who suffer from toxicosis in the first half of pregnancy, have a positive effect after eating this berry.
• Use honeysuckle to make delicious desserts. During pregnancy, the expectant mother often has a desire to eat something delicious. Desserts made from honeysuckle are not only delicious, but also very healthy. Honeysuckle is perfect for making fragrant jam, jam or marmalade.

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