Not all people know about beneficial properties and contra-indications of potato juice, but after all it was used by our grandparents to treat many diseases.
Benefit and harm of juice from potatoes
The juice of this root vegetable contains vitamins C , PP, E and group B, and it is rich in minerals such as iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium. All these substances are necessary for normal work of the human body, calcium is needed for strong teeth and bones, potassium helps to restore the tissues of the heart muscle, vitamin C has a beneficial effect on the immune system. But, not only in large quantities of these substances are the useful properties of the potato juice, no less important that it has a lot of fiber and organic acids. Fiber helps to remove toxins and products of secondary digestion from the intestines, helps to get rid of constipation.
Our ancestors used the juice of this root as a universal remedy for inflammation in the throat, a freshly squeezed liquid rinsed the mouth, it destroyed harmful microorganisms, removed unpleasant sensations. Vitamin C accelerated recovery, and organic acids prevented the development of inflammatory processes in the tissues. Also used potato juice and for the treatment of insomnia, for this was done a mixture of equal parts of this liquid, squeezed out of carrots and celery, drank this drink half the glass before eating. Hypertension can also use potato juice, they should drink half a glass of this liquid a day, it is better to do this before eating. After such a unique treatment, the pressure should, if not normalize, then certainly, at least a little decrease. Just do not forget that the juice should be fresh, it is not recommended to store it,
But, although the combination of vitamins and minerals has made this product extremely useful for a person, it has certain contraindications. With gastritis, the potato juice can not be consumed, it will only worsen the situation, and the person will begin to experience pain. Also, one should not include it in the diet for those who suffer from peptic ulcer. For the stomach, the juice of potatoes can only benefit if it is drunk by a person who does not suffer from gastrointestinal diseases. Do not consume the juice of potatoes to people with diabetes , it can have a negative effect on the course of the disease and provoke a worsening of the condition.