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. Now, it is also cultivated in France!
A shrub from the Solanaceae family (like the tomato), the common lyciet (lycium barbarum) is native to Tibet but has spread from southern Europe to Asia. It is he who produces the famous goji berriesthese small red fruits popular with diet fans.
The fruit of longevity
THE benefits of goji berries are based on the nutritional richness hardly comparable to the fruit: 18 amino acids and no less than 21 trace elements (calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, etc.) and vitamins (B1, B2, B6, A and E), numerous antioxidants and other nutrients.
However, we are still waiting for incontestable scientific studies (carried out outside China) to prove with certainty that regular consumption of goji has a real impact on 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 help fight against free radicals and therefore 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 defenseses. This also helps fight fatigue and inflammation, 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, particularly in betaine, makes it possible to clean these two organs which are essential for proper functioning of the body.
There Goji berry has a low glycemic index which does not increase blood sugar levels. It contains polysaccharides which help maintain stable insulin levels in the blood. The Goji berry also regulates the cholesterol level in the blood. The omega-3 content of berries helps reduce cholesterol levels and therefore fight against cardiovascular diseases.
A small red, anti-stress dried fruit
Goji berry has been used for a very long time in China to combat 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 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 memorization abilities.
3 questions about goji berries
How much goji berry per day?
Dried goji berries can be consumed at a rate of 10 to 20 g per day to have an effect on the immune system and chronic fatigue. You can eat up to 35 g of goji berries per day to benefit from 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 undergoing 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 causes them to lose part of their nutritional properties.
