Peppermint: Nutrition advice from experts

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Published: 06 January 2023 | Written by Super User | Print | Email | Hits: 2870

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Health tips from the experts

“Peppermint enhances health by improving your energy and sleep” - María F. Carzon, Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition

“Peppermint can calm your stomach and freshen your breath” - Ramona Lehadus, Master of Research - MRes - MRes Nutrition & Metabolic Disorders

Peppermint tea relieve symptoms of stomach disorders. The list of peppermint uses as an alternative medical therapy includes irritable bowel syndrome, flatulence, indigestion, nausea and vomiting.
Peppermint can help in the treatment of cough and bronchitis. Peppermint tea is recommended to potentialize the treatment of acute respiratory tract infections. It was shown that peppermint tea has antimicrobial, fungicidal and antiviral activities.
Peppermint has an antioxidant capacity. In a study, essential oil derived from peppermint exhibited a great antioxidant effect.
Peppermint tea is efficient to treat headaches and migraines. The menthol in peppermint provides a cooling sensation that can reduce pain and help you to relax the muscles.

Allergies to mint aren't common. When they do occur, the allergic reaction can range from mild to severe and life-threatening. Symptoms include: mouth tingling or itching, swollen lips and tongue.

Peppermint may be taken as a tea of to garnish dishes. There is no established recommended intake of peppermint, however, about one to two cups of peppermint tea may be adequate per day.

Reference: Story by Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji, Leticia Soares, Cagla E. Kayma, María F. Carzon, Ramona Lehadus • Saturday