Discover the 5 Major Nutrients in Goji Berry for Anti-Aging and Immunity Boosting

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You must often see the small supporting role of wolfberry in the dishes of traditional Chinese medicine and supplements. Lycium barbarum, which has been regarded as a treasure since ancient times, has always been valued by the field of Chinese and Western medicine. Lycium barbarum has also been proven to be able to extract a variety of essential amino acids with high content, and is rich in β-carotene, lycopene, and quantitative organic germanium, vitamins B1, B2, C and minerals calcium and phosphorus , iron, etc., are very helpful for the health of the body.

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Goji berry has 5 major nutrients that can resist aging and enhance immunity

Lycium barbarum is a common Chinese herbal medicine and edible plant, which is widely cultivated and used. It is rich in nutrients. The following are the main nutritional values ​​of wolfberry:

1. Antioxidant substances:Goji berries are rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols, carotenoids (including: beta-carotene and beta-lutein), vitamin C and vitamin E; these antioxidants help fight free radical damage to the body , can also slow down cell aging and prevent chronic diseases.

2. Vitamins and Minerals:Goji berries are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, iron, copper, zinc, calcium, selenium and phosphorus. These nutrients are important for the normal physiological function of the body and the health of the immune system.

3. Amino acid:Goji berries contain a variety of essential amino acids, such as histidine, isoleucine, leucine, tryptophan and arginine, which are essential elements for the body to synthesize proteins and maintain tissue repair.

4. Polysaccharides:Lycium barbarum contains a variety of polysaccharides, such as Lycium barbarum polysaccharides, Lycium barbarum fructan and dextran; these polysaccharides play an important role in immune regulation and enhancement of immune function.

5. Alkaloids:Lycium barbarum contains some alkaloids, such as sedum, solanine and red alkali, etc. These substances have anti-fatigue, refreshing and anti-aging effects.

Goji berries can enhance hematopoietic function and help maintain cardiovascular health

Plus, goji berries are believed to be good for improving vision and have been traditionally used to treat symptoms of blurred vision, dry eyes, and night blindness. It is classified as the red food of five-color nutrition, because it is rich in β-carotene, which can capture free radicals in the human body, participate in vitamin A synthesis and other functions, and because the iron element in it is an essential element for red blood cell regeneration, It can promote the enhancement of hematopoietic function, especially can effectively protect the inner wall of heart blood vessels and maintain the elasticity of blood vessels. It contains vitamins B1, B2, C and calcium, which are also very beneficial to eye health.

Goji berries are very suitable for the elderly or children who don’t like the taste of traditional Chinese medicine. You can wash and drain the goji berries first, then put them in the freezer, and then take them out for snacks when you want to eat them.

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