Green tea and red wine flavonoids can reduce cold and cough risk

Flavonoids have antioxidant effects as well and anti-inflammatory properties. It may also helps in lowering blood pressure and helps in cutting down the risk of heart diseases. The researchers from University of Auckland have revealed that polyphonic compounds that are found in citrus fruits, blueberries, parsley, peanuts, red wine, cocoa, apples, onions, tea helps in reducing cold and flu risk.
 
As per this study, adults could be 33 percent more protected against the common cold or upper respiratory tract infections, if they eat flavonoids or take flavonoid supplements, compared with those who don't. Flavonoids have antioxidant effects as well and anti-inflammatory properties. It may also aid in lowering blood pressure, thereby cutting down the risk of heart diseases.

"These findings show that if you're generally healthy, eating flavonoids found in lots of fruits and vegetables can help stave off the bugs over winter," Xinhua news agency quoted Braakhuis as saying. "We'd all love to make it through winter without one of these nasty colds. They're a leading cause of visits to a doctor, yet antibiotics don't help, so it's worth giving flavonoids a go as part of a healthy diet. Eating five serves of vegetables and two of fruits each day, in a variety of colours, will put you well on the path to getting enough flavonoids. Make sure your dinner plate is at least half full of vegetables, sip green tea over winter and enjoy the occasional red wine," she added.

Green tea and red wine has many health benefits. So, experts advise consuming green tea and red wine for its health benefits. However, further study and medical research is needed to deeply understand the role of dietary flavonoids in maintaining good health and warding of various ailments.

By Lizitha