Renowned in Chinese medicine and classified as a superfood, the goji berry is a small fruit native to the highlands of Tibet. The health benefits of goji berries are based on an exceptional nutritional composition: 18 amino acids, antioxidants and no less than 21 trace elements and vitamins. From now on, it is also cultivated in France!
A shrub of the Solanaceae family (like the tomato), the common wolfberry (lycium barbarum) is native to Tibet but has spread from southern Europe to Asia. It is he who produces famous goji berriesthese small red fruits acclaimed by fans of dietetics.
The fruit of longevity
The benefits of goji berries are based on the nutritional richness Hard to match fruit: 18 amino acids and no less than 21 trace elements (calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, etc.) and vitamins (B1, B2, B6, A and E), many antioxidants and other nutrients.
However, we are still waiting for indisputable scientific studies (carried out outside of China) to prove with certainty that regular consumption of goji has a real impact about health.
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The Goji berry is considered “the fruit of longevity in Chinese medicine. Indeed, the antioxidants it contains help fight against free radicals responsible for premature aging of the body.
The antioxidants found in Goji berriesin particular the carotenoid and the precursors of vitamin C, will make it possible to fight against free radicals and therefore to fight against cancer cells. Carotenoids are also known to improve eyesight.
The benefits of goji berries
Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, the Goji berry has the property of stimulating immune defensesare. It also helps to fight against fatigue and inflammation, the flu, but also colds and the usual winter cold snaps.
On the other hand, the Goji berries are considered one of the best foods for liver and kidney health. They help eliminate toxins! Indeed, their composition in particular in betaine, makes it possible to clean these two organs which are essential to the good body functioning.
The Goji Berry has a low glycemic index which does not raise blood sugar levels. It contains polysaccharides that help maintain a stable insulin level in the blood. The Goji berry also regulates the cholesterol level in the blood. The omega-3 content of berries helps lower cholesterol levels and therefore fight against cardiovascular disease.
A small red dry fruit and anti-stress
The Goji berry has been used for a very long time in China to fight against anxiety. In fact, it contains several B vitamins which are associated with the proper functioning of the nervous system and a feeling of well-being. B vitamins help fight against irritability, sleep disorders and severe fatigue.
Still thanks to the betaine it contains, the Goji Berry will also play a role in stimulating memory and increasing memory capacities.
3 questions about goji berries
How many goji berries per day?
Dried goji berries can be consumed at a rate of 10 to 20 g per day to have an action on the immune system and chronic fatigue. You can go up to 35 g of goji berries a day to take advantage of their effects on cholesterol, blood sugar or blood pressure.
What are the side effects of goji berry?
If they are organic (produced naturally and without pesticides), goji berries have no major side effects or strict contraindications. However, they are not recommended for young children, pregnant or breastfeeding women and individuals taking anticoagulant treatment.
Can you eat goji berries to lose weight?
Goji berries have a reputation for promoting fat burning in the body, but few conclusive studies exist on the subject. They can be consumeses in the form of juice (unsweetened) as part of a diet, even if their dilution in water makes them lose part of their nutritional properties.
