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Rosehip juice is beneficial for the health of both adults and children. Nothing can compare with the fruits of this plant in terms of the amount of vitamin C; it helps protect the body from viruses and supplies it with many useful substances. The berries are often prepared dried for the winter, and they are also used to make jam, paste and delicious juice.
Fresh rosehip juice retains all the vitamins contained in the berries
Chemical composition of juice
Rosehip is mainly valued for its high content of ascorbic acid. There its amount is 10 times higher than in black currants, and 50 times higher than in lemon, and rose hip juice contains up to 444% of this organic substance. In addition, the drink is rich in vitamin A – 15% and beta-carotene – 16%. These components play a big role in the proper functioning of the human body:
- A – is responsible for eye and skin health, reproductive function.
- B – has antioxidant properties.
- C – supports immunity, participates in redox reactions.
Other useful substances included in the berry and its juice include vitamins E, B1, B2, PP, K. In addition, the drink is rich in iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, as well as potassium and calcium, which are responsible for the functioning of cardiovascular system, ensure normal metabolism and help bones become stronger.
What are the benefits of rosehip juice?
The beneficial properties of rosehip juice are manifested in ailments associated with a lack of vitamin C. It normalizes the activity of the intestines, kidneys, liver, stomach, and activates blood circulation processes. The drink greatly helps the body in the fight against infectious diseases and strengthens the immune system. Also, rosehip juice has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the brain and genital organs, improves memory, and is indispensable for anemia and atherosclerosis. Doctors recommend drinking it in cases where wounds do not heal well or bones heal slowly during fractures. The drink has a positive effect on metabolic processes, helps with uterine bleeding and weak gastrointestinal secretion. Rosehip juice fights the development of many diseases, including oncology. It is considered an excellent cure for vascular fragility. But most often it is drunk as a preventative against colds and flu during the rainy and cold season.
Rosehip juice is the largest supplier of vitamin C
Is it possible for children
Rosehip is considered an allergenic product, so it is given to children with caution. Such drinks can cause itching, irritation, and skin rashes, which is why it is advisable to consult a doctor before use.If decoctions from the fruit begin to be introduced into the diet of babies from the age of six months, then it is better to give rosehip juice to children after a year, while carefully monitoring the reaction of the growing body. After making sure that the drink does not cause allergies in the child, the amount of nectar consumed per day can be gradually increased, bringing it to half a glass.
How to make rosehip juice at home
Any housewife can make rosehip juice at home; it’s not very difficult. To prepare it, you only need ripe fruits of the plant, citric acid and water, and sugar if desired. First of all, the berries are washed well, the stalks are removed, and cut lengthwise into two parts. Then place rose hips in boiling water at the rate of 1 kg of fruit per 1 kg of fruit, let the broth boil and remove from heat. Cover the container with the berries and leave for at least four hours. After this, the juice is drained through a sieve, the berries are ground, citric acid is added to the resulting nectar, and brought to a boil. The finished drink is poured into sterilized jars and sealed with lids. If the juice is made with sugar, then it is added at the end of preparation and the broth is boiled until the product is completely dissolved.
To prepare nectar, take the ripest fruits of bright orange or red color.
How much and how to drink correctly
According to the results of a number of studies, daily consumption of any rosehip drinks significantly improves health.If you drink the daily amount of juice every day, you can increase your immunity, get rid of fatigue, and improve the digestion process. For older people, the drink will help reduce the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke.
The maximum benefit from rosehip juice and the minimum harm will be provided if you take it correctly and in a dosage appropriate for your age. To avoid negative consequences, experts advise drinking the decoction for no more than two months in a row. Then take a two-week break.
As for the daily intake of the product, it will vary depending on age and disease, but usually they drink a day:
- adults – 200 ml;
- children over 7 years old – 100 ml;
- preschoolers - 50 ml.
It should also be noted that to determine the exact dosage of juice that can be given to a child, it is better to consult a pediatrician or immunologist.
It is recommended to drink the drink through a straw, on an empty stomach, several hours before meals. Since the plant has a diuretic effect, it is advisable to take products prepared with rose hips 3-4 hours before going to bed. To prevent the juice from causing harm to the stomach, it must be diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio.
Contraindications
Rosehip juice is not beneficial for all people. There are diseases in which its use can be hazardous to health. Due to the high content of vitamin C, nectar is contraindicated for people with high acidity, gastritis, duodenal and stomach ulcers. Juice should absolutely not be drunk by those who have an allergic reaction to it.Since it contains a lot of vitamin K, it is better to refrain from consuming it for people suffering from endocarditis, thrombophlebitis and heart failure. It is also undesirable for women carrying a child to drink rosehip juice, since a large amount of ascorbic acid can lead to miscarriage. Abuse of the berry can be accompanied by pain in the abdomen, muscles, liver, and migraines.
Drinking the drink in large doses can lead to the development of diseases
Conclusion
Rosehip juice is useful for many diseases; it is also used as a prophylactic against various ailments. In the absence of allergies, nectar is often given to children to protect them from colds. The drink is highly concentrated, it is drunk strictly in recommended doses to avoid an excess of vitamins. Honey is often added to rosehip juice, thereby improving its taste and further enriching its composition.
