A new study, completed jointly by British and Italian scientists, has found that eating almonds helps the human body fight off various viral infections, including the common cold and flu.
The new study found that almond skin extract can effectively combat these stubborn viruses. However, almond skins that have been boiled in water (a common method for blanching almonds) have almost no effect on the human immune system.
Nutrition guidelines recommend eating 85 grams of almonds daily to increase dietary fiber and other nutrients. As for the question of "how many almonds are needed for antiviral effects," scientists are currently researching this. However, one thing is certain: regularly eating almonds helps prevent viral infections in the body, and for patients who are already infected, eating almonds also helps fight the virus.