Khaberni - A recent medical study has revealed that pear skins contain substances that enhance intestinal health and protect against inflammations.
The researchers who conducted the study carried out experiments to verify the effect of polyphenols found in pear skin on ulcerative colitis. The experiments on laboratory mice showed that the polyphenol extract inhibited the production of inflammation-causing molecules in immune cells. When mice with intestinal inflammations were given this extract, their weight loss rates decreased, inflammation levels in the blood reduced, and colon tissue damage was significantly less.
The researchers also focused on the effect of polyphenols on intestinal bacteria, observing that it helps increase the number of bacteria that support the health of the intestinal mucous membrane. It also helps reduce the proportion of bacteria that cause inflammations and decreases the overactive immune mechanisms in the mucous membrane, including the pathways responsible for antigen recognition.
The scientists pointed out that the results they reached show that the benefit of this fruit lies not only in its pulp but also in its skin. Pear skins should be considered as a potential functional food component for maintaining intestinal health, although confirming their effectiveness in humans requires further research.
