Table of contents:
- What natural herbs can increase endurance during fasting?
- 1. Black cumin (Black Seed)
- 2. Turmeric
- 3. Mangosteen skin
What natural herbs can increase endurance during fasting?
1. Black cumin (Black Seed)
Never heard of an herb called Black Seed ? In Indonesia, this type of natural herb is known as black cumin. Black cumin is considered an herb that is quite potent in boosting the immune system. There have been many studies that prove the benefits of black cumin for endurance and health.
Black cumin contains pharmacologically active substances, such as thymoquinone, carvacrol , and thymol which can make the immune system stronger. This type of herb works by increasing the response of white blood cells to fight infection and foreign substances that enter the body. Not only that, many studies also mention if Black Seed This helps the body to maximize the production of white blood cells, so that the body's resistance increases.
In fact, it is not only good for your immune system, this type of natural herb also contains antioxidants and is proven to have anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
2. Turmeric
This type of natural herb is no less effective in blocking all foreign substances that will interfere with the body's defenses during fasting. In various studies it is stated that turmeric is a type of rhizome that has the ability to boost the immune system. Turmeric works by increasing the production of white blood cells which are the "main force" in fighting all kinds of infections, whether it's bacterial or viral infections.
This is especially important when you are fasting, as changes in diet and sleeping hours during Ramadan often weaken the body's defense system and make us more susceptible to bacterial and viral attacks.
Curcumin, which is contained in turmeric, is known to act as an antibacterial and can protect your digestion from infection E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus . A medical study has found that consuming turmeric regularly can help patients with various digestive problems such as diarrhea or gastrointestinal ulcers. Maintaining gastrointestinal health is one way to increase endurance, because if there are too many bad bacteria in the digestive system, the body's immune system decreases and we are more susceptible to disease.
3. Mangosteen skin
Mangosteen peel, a natural herb that is currently 'on the rise', contains xanthones which act as antioxidants in the body. These antioxidants are able to prevent free radicals from occurring, so that the mangosteen peel extract is anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and can prevent various other chronic diseases.
Mangosteen peel is also useful for increasing your body's immunity to fight disease, so it can prevent you from falling sick during Ramadan fasting. In addition, the natural ingredients in the mangosteen peel can keep your skin healthy. This natural herb prevents the skin from becoming dry, which may often occur during Ramadan due to lack of fluids.
