A recent medical study revealed that pear peels contain substances that promote gut health and protect it from inflammation.
The researchers conducted experiments to investigate the effect of the polyphenols found in pear peel on ulcerative colitis. The experiments on laboratory mice showed that the polyphenol extract inhibited the production of inflammatory molecules in immune cells. When mice with intestinal inflammation were given this extract, their rates of weight loss decreased, the level of inflammation in the blood decreased, and their colon tissue damage decreased significantly.
During the study, the researchers also focused on the effect of polyphenols on gut bacteria, and noted that they help increase the number of bacteria that support the health of the intestinal mucosa, help reduce the proportion of bacteria that cause inflammation, and reduce the excessive activity of immune mechanisms in the intestinal mucosa, including the pathways responsible for antigen recognition.
The scientists pointed out that their findings show that the benefit of this fruit lies not only in its pulp, but also in its peel, and pear peels should be considered a potential functional food component for maintaining gut health, although confirming their effectiveness in humans requires further research.
