The benefits of hot radishes on the immune system

Horseradish contains compounds and substances that help the immune system fight various types of bacteria.

According to experts, these substances on the one hand activate white blood cells, and on the other hand, they activate volatile compounds - phytoncides. That is, they are natural antibiotics that prevent the growth and reproduction of harmful bacteria.

Horseradish contains the following substances and compounds:

- Flavonoids, which are anti-inflammatory and help treat various diseases associated with arthritis. These, of course, will not replace medications, but they partially help relieve inflammation. Moreover, horseradish can also be used to make compresses placed on the joints. Especially if the pain intensifies when the weather changes, as horseradish compresses greatly improve the condition.

- Volatile oils such as sinigrin, which helps maintain the elasticity of coronary and cerebral blood vessels, which prevents heart attacks and stroke.

Horseradish belongs to the cruciferous family, like broccoli and cabbage. All plants of this family contain anti-cancer substances. Such as glucosinolates - which prevent mutation in cells, especially intestinal cells.