Alabama researchers have found that anti-oxidant-rich diets are good to fight the H1N1 effects. Though anti-oxidants do not prevent the onset of the disease, at least they can prevent death. The researchers found that when an individual contracts H1N1 flu, a destructive protein called M2 Protein kills lung epithelial cells (which form the inner linings of the lungs). These cells have the ability to expel lung fluid, thus preventing pneumonia. but once destroyed fluid retention continues in the lungs. Therefore, we have seen the most common cause of death in H1N1 flu is pneumonia.
The researchers however have discovered that antioxidants stall this destructive process of the M2 protein.
Now, here's the best part. Spices, fruits and vegetables are known to be powerhouses of antioxidants. Nutritionists in India vouch that spicy veggie food, which forms the common diet among Indians, could be best suited to fight mortality in H1N1 flu patents. Th experts eel this is the reason why the lethal impact of the disease failed to have the expected results once the pandemic broke out. The World Health Organisation had foretold that India would surely be the most affected country, recording high number of deaths. But that has happened, and nutritionists now strongly believe that the secret lies in the spicy Indian food. Probably, Mexican may try to compete as well.
So, the next time you see spicy veggie food, don't turn your face away. Instead, go for it! But do take care of your tummy.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Research the species called politicians
Going by what we have just witnessed of the Karnataka political crisis, it must be a psychologist's delight to understand the behaviour of the politician. Why waste resources on mice when you have bipeds exhibiting strange behaviour, putting all else on the backburner, and self before everything else. The species called politicians needs a thorough research of the mind. Probably, only then we we might be able to unravel the truth about why the human being is more selfish than all other species. And, not just selfish, self-destructive too. Research these creature, fellows!
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