Prague, (SANA) _A medical study conducted by Prague Medical Research Center showed that eating cherry and drinking its juice invigorate the heart and blood circulation, and protect against infections.

The study said that cherry contains a huge amount of anti-oxidation substances which enhance the immunity system against bacteria.

Head of the Internal Clinic at Prague First Directorate Ivana Martenkova said the study was conducted on a number of patients, who were suffering from high rates of infection, through putting a certain nutritional system for them based mainly on cherry, and it found that the infections and pain decreased.

She added "The study discovered that cherry purifies the blood and protects the stomach through combating the bacteria which live in the intestine."

Cheery also contains mineral salts such as the potassium that helps the body get rid of sodium salts which harm the blood vessels.

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