As per the new study, the consumption of almonds can help people to fight against the viral infections like cold and flu. The recently conducted study on almonds helped the scientists to identify a natural chemical in it that directly helps in combating the viral infections.

Scientists found these chemical compounds in the skin of almonds can boost white blood cells and help them to detect various viruses. Almonds said to be effective against identifying the viruses and also fighting them.

Scientists also found almonds to act efficiently on the immune system even after they were digested.

In this study, the scientists have found almonds to be effective against the Herpes Simplex Virus 2, which is one of the most difficult viruses to treat. This virus has got the ability to escape even the strongest of the immune systems.

After a series of tests and trials, the scientists from the Institute of Food Research (UK), and Policlinico Universitario (Italy) have said that these almond nuts can help in strengthening the immune system against various seasonal viruses.

They said they need to do more research to figure out how much quantity of almonds could increase the immune power.