7 proven facts about the benefits and harms of fermented baked milk for the human body
Ryazhenka is a fermented milk drink that is obtained by fermentation of melted milk and is a traditional dish in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.
The drink has a wide range of useful properties: normalizes the digestive and endocrine systems, prevents the development of obesity and atherosclerosis of large vessels, provides prevention of osteoporosis and fractures.
Ryazhenka possesses Probiotic properties , and also contains a lot of vitamins (A, B, PP, C), micro- and macronutrients (sodium and potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, iron, calcium). In 200 ml of the drink there is up to 25% of the daily calcium requirement and up to 20% of phosphorus.
The drink is especially useful for pregnant women, children and the elderly.
Below we will look at 7 proven facts about the benefits of ryazhenka for the body, and then describe the possible harm and contraindications.
1. Improved digestion
Ryazhenka contains beneficial microorganisms that have a complex effect on the digestive tract.
The constant supply of &171;beneficial&187; bacteria leads to the suppression of the vital activity of pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms, facilitates the action Digestive enzymes , has a beneficial effect on the motility of the smooth muscles of the intestine.
As a result, food is digested faster and moves more actively in the lumen, which prevents the appearance of constipation and other dyspeptic disorders.
Scientists claim that the addition of thermophilic streptococcus contained in ryazhenka to the diet of children leads to the prevention of diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics, and also ensures the rapid onset of remission in nonspecific ulcerative colitis, eliminates the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Italian research has found that thermostatic fermented baked milk improves the absorption of lactose. This property is extremely important for people with lactase deficiency syndrome (mild to moderate severity).
2. Normalization of the nervous system
American scientists have established
that the use of probiotics contained in ryazhenka has a beneficial effect on
brain function
.
As a result, activation of individual segments of the central nervous system occurs, the emotional background improves .
Probiotics also prevent a number of degenerative brain diseases (Alzheimer's or Peak's disease) by normalizing microcirculation and reducing the secretion of a number of toxic substances.
Research conducted in the UK has proven that the addition of magnesium to the diet (there is a lot of this macronutrient in ryazhenka) increases Stress tolerance , depresses anxiety. There is evidence that the product improves the course of arterial "white coat" hypertension .
3. Increased immunity
The work of the immune system is one of the most complex mechanisms in the human body. At any moment, it can fail, which will lead to a weakening of protective factors both at the systemic and local levels, as well as increase the permeability of barrier tissues.
Korean scientists, in the course of conducting research, found that ryazhenka increases the proliferation of lymphocytes of the T-link of immunity, reduces the production of inflammatory cytokines, which play a key role in the manifestation of autoimmune pathologies.
Thus, a fermented milk product can be recommended for a complex improving the work of the immune system .
Proven that taking thermophilic streptococci reduces the level of circulating immune complexes in the body and prevents the development of such serious allergic disorders as atopic dermatitis, bronchial asthma, urticaria, food allergies. When an allergy occurs against the background of the use of fermented baked milk, the clinical picture is characterized by a scarcity of manifestations.
According to scientists from the USA, ryazhenka inhibits chronic inflammation in the intestinal walls by activating the immune system, improving barrier function and regulating appetite.
Chronic inflammation is currently considered one of the leading causes of aging. Therefore, the fermented milk product, due to the correction of the immune system, is able to prolong life.
4. Normalization of the lipid profile
Eating any foods enriched with fermented milk bacteria slows down chronic inflammation and increases the adaptive responses of the immune system. This leads to an improvement in the metabolism of fatty acids in the body.
On the background of the reception of the ryazhenka, according to the Department of Food Sciences (USA) , the concentration of high-density lipoproteins (good cholesterol) in the blood increases and the content of low-specific gravity lipids (bad cholesterol) decreases, which are one of the main causes of the formation of atherosclerotic plaques on the walls of blood vessels .
5. Maintaining bone density
As already mentioned, ryazhenka is rich in macronutrients such as phosphorus and calcium. These substances provide adequate mineral metabolism in bone tissues, which is especially important for men and women in old age.
According to American scientists , with regular consumption of fermented dairy products with a large amount of calcium and phosphorus , there is increase in bone mineral density (especially in combination with active physical activity), skeletal dystrophic diseases and fractures are less common.
6. Prevention of type II diabetes mellitus
With age, the prevalence of type II diabetes mellitus is steadily increasing, which leads to a decrease in life expectancy and a deterioration in its quality.
The use of fermented baked milk is inversely related to the incidence of type II diabetes mellitus.
Proven that Probiotic products modulate glucose metabolism, as well as increase its utilization by fat and muscle tissue cells due to the activation of insulin receptors.
An additional role in preventing insulin resistance contributes magnesium, which is contained in fermented baked milk in high quantities. It improves glucose and insulin metabolism by affecting Langerhans cells (located in the islet apparatus of the pancreas) and insulin receptors (on the cell membranes of myocytes and adipocytes).
7. Weight loss
According to foreign research
, ryazhenka promote weight loss and obesity prevention.
Normalization of weight will reduce the risk of chronic diseases of the digestive tract, improve the functioning of local immunity and reduce the permeability of barrier tissues.
Probiotics also slow down adipogenesis by interfering with the overall catabolism of adipose tissue.
Ryazhenka is convenient because it can be drunk both in the morning for breakfast and in the evening during dinner. It is not forbidden to take it even at night before going to bed.
Possible harm and contraindications
Ryazhenka is considered a safe product and is recommended for use by people of all age groups. However, she also has a list of contraindications, ignorance of which can harm the body.
There are the following contraindications:
- Allergic reactions to individual components (for example, on casein). Allergies can manifest in different ways: from isolated itching to anaphylactic shock.
- Lactose intolerance (pronounced). About 25% of the world's population suffers from this disease, but only 2-3% of them have completely no lactase production. Such persons are prohibited from consuming any dairy products, otherwise a large complex of negative symptoms may appear: nausea and vomiting, stool disorders such as diarrhea, dehydration, severe spastic abdominal pain, etc.
- Obesity. Ryazhenka is a high–calorie product. Reasonable consumption (1-2 glasses per day) is not dangerous to health, but exceeding this indicator can lead to the deposition of adipose tissue.
- The active course of pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract with the presence of open wound defects of the mucous membranes. The fact is that ryazhenka contains live cultures of bacteria that can easily penetrate through ulcers, erosions and other pathological formations into the systemic bloodstream and cause many septic complications. This is especially dangerous in the presence of immunodeficiency (HIV infection, prolonged use of antibacterial drugs). Therefore, in case of nonspecific ulcerative colitis (severe course), peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, erosive gastritis, it is better to abandon ryazhenka.
How to make a drink at home?
If there are doubts about the safety of fermented baked goods sold in stores, you can make the product yourself. This will require:
- 2 liters of natural milk (preferably cow's milk);
- 2-5 tbsp sour cream.
The cooking scheme is as follows:
- Pour milk into an enameled saucepan or a makitra (volume of at least 3 liters).
- Put in the oven at a temperature of 200 degrees and wait for it to boil.
- Reduce the temperature to 100 degrees and leave the mixture in the oven for another 1.5-2 hours.
- Turn off the oven and let the mixture cool completely. A creamy or light brown crust should form on the surface of the milk. When forming overlays of dark brown color, they should be "drowned" with a wooden spatula.
- After cooling to room temperature (20-30 degrees) carefully remove the crust and add 2-5 tablespoons of sour cream.
- Cover the composition with a pre-cleaned crust and leave at room temperature for 8-12 hours. During this period of time, the fermented baked milk will become thicker and a sour shade will appear.
- Put the ryazhenka in the refrigerator. It is impossible to store fermented milk dessert at room temperature for more than 20 hours.
Conclusion
Ryazhenka is a unique food product with a wide range of beneficial properties in relation to almost all systems of the human body. However, a positive effect is observed only with a competent approach to consumption and taking into account contraindications.
