High fever, which scares almost all of us, is actually one of the ways our immune system uses to eliminate unwanted invaders such as viruses and bacteria from our body. However, when the fever gets too high, problems such as chills, chills and weakness develop in our body.
RESERVE HIGH FIRE NATURALLY
It is very important to have an adequate and balanced diet to strengthen the immune system, as well as drugs in reducing high fever. In addition, with the vitamins, minerals and proteins in some foods, they also contribute to the reduction of inflammation in the body, the acceleration of cell healing, the removal of viruses and bacteria from the body, and the reduction of high fever!
Acıbadem International Hospital Nutrition and Diet Specialist Elif Gizem Arıburnu says, “In addition to consuming foods that strengthen the immune system and contribute to reducing high fever during the disease process, you should also make sure that you drink 35 ml of water per kilogram of weight per day, as water loss occurs in the body due to increased body temperature.”
7 EFFECTIVE FOODS AGAINST HIGH FEVER
BLACK PEPPER
Black pepper is rich in ‘piperine’, a powerful antioxidant that can help prevent free radical damage to your cells. By reducing inflammation in the body of piperine substance; It has been proven by research to improve breathing, reduce pain and fever. Nutrition and Diet Specialist Elif Gizem Arıburnu said, “When you are sick, you may notice that you sweat more and urinate more often when you add black pepper to your omelet, soup and yogurt. “These are good signals that your immune system is working and that it is removing toxins from your body in these ways,” he says.
GINGER
Ginger is one of the plants that can help best with its pain reliever and antipyretic effect when your body resistance drops. Most of these benefits come from the active ingredient called ‘gingerol’ in the content of ginger. Turmeric is among the best plants that can help with its painkilling and antipyretic effect thanks to the main active ingredient called ‘curcumin’ in its content. Be careful to consume ginger and turmeric in their fresh form, not powder, so that they do not lose their effects.
ROSEHIP TEA
Rosehip is a food rich in ‘anthocyanin’ pigment, which is an antioxidant substance and gives the fruits their red-blue color. Anthocyanin has powerful anti-inflammatory, antiviral and immune-boosting effects. Thanks to these properties, it contributes to the reduction of fever. During the disease process, you can consume 2 cups of rosehip tea a day. In addition, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are among the determinations rich in anthocyanin pigment.
GARLIC
Studies have proven that the sulphurous compounds in garlic, most notably ‘allicin’, contribute to the reduction of high fever thanks to its antibacterial properties. When you are sick, the garlic you add to your food helps fight cold or flu symptoms thanks to the allicin substance it contains. Nutrition and Diet Specialist Elif Gizem Arıburnu said, “Increasing your garlic consumption in cases such as cold and flu helps to increase your body resistance and reduce your fever. However, if you have a low blood pressure problem or use blood thinners, you should definitely consult your doctor before increasing your garlic consumption.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil, which forms the basis of the Mediterranean diet, is the healthiest type of fat you can consume. Thanks to the ‘oleocanthal’ substance it contains, olive oil has the feature of repairing cell damage, reducing inflammation and high fever. The effectiveness of the oleocanthal substance is so strong that it is thought to be as effective as drugs, and research is being done on it. To get the maximum benefit from the beneficial compounds it contains while consuming olive oil, choose the extra virgin type rather than refined, and do not exceed your daily serving.