Within a few recent years beneficial features Goji berries have been described many times. As a result, the fruit gained immense popularity and was called a “superfood”.
According to the assurances of some “nutritionists”, it makes it possible for obese people to lose weight literally to the bone, and to recover from many serious illnesses for those who need it. But it cannot cause any harm.
But aren't such statements too loud? Are Goji berries a real benefit and they have absolutely no contraindications? Let's figure it out.
What it is?
Goji berries are native to China. Currently, two species are cultivated there - Lycium barbarum in the north and Lycium chinense on South.
Modern science began to pay attention to this product only in beginning of XXI century. However, traditional Chinese medicine has been using it for at least two millennia. In China, the berries are known as "red diamonds".
In the month of August, this country even holds a festival associated with the harvest of these fruits.
Compound
The composition of nutrients in Goji berries varies greatly depending on their type, freshness and processing method. The averages are as follows.
¼ cup of dry fruit contains:
- 70 kcal;
- 12 g sugars;
- 9 g protein;
- 6 g vegetable fiber;
- 150% daily dose vitamin A;
- 84% - copper;
- 75% - selenium;
- 63% vitamin B2;
- 42% - iron;
- 27% - vitamin C;
- 21% - potassium;
- 15% - zinc;
- 9% - thiamine.
If you compare Goji with others healthy berries, then we can note the presence of a very large amount of protein in them. For example, compared to raspberries, there is 11 times more protein. Moreover, it contains 11 essential amino acids, which is surprising for berries.
However, the main benefits of goji berries are not protein, vitamins and minerals, but the abundance of antioxidants. There are carotenoids, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, as well as a unique polysaccharide antioxidant called Lycium barbarum.
The extent to which a food is loaded with antioxidants is measured by an indicator called oxygen radical absorption capacity (ORAC). The higher this indicator, the more antioxidant molecules in the product.
For Goji berries, the ORAC is 3.290.
Is it a lot or a little?
For bananas this indicator is 795, for apples - 2.828, for blackberries - 4.669, for raspberries - 5.065.
Goji cannot be called an absolute champion in terms of antioxidants. However, these berries have one thing important quality. Their ability to absorb free radicals does not decrease after drying. Most other products can have ORAC in fresh form, but not in prepared form.
In addition, Goji antioxidants are well absorbed by the body. Thus, it was shown that when drinking milk with the addition of the juice of these berries for three months, the antioxidant capacity in humans increases by 57%.
Beneficial features
What medicinal properties This product is rewarded with an abundance of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other biologically active compounds?
List all healing features quite difficult, because there are many of them. So let's summarize the main ones.
| Prevention of early aging. Antioxidants protect cell membranes and their genetic apparatus from the harmful effects of free radicals. And they allow you to maintain the body’s performance at a young level for many years. | Cancer prevention. Antioxidants eliminate tissue damage caused by free radicals and cause cancer. | Protection against diabetes. Goji lowers blood sugar levels. They achieve this in two ways: by enhancing insulin synthesis and improving the passage of glucose molecules into cells. |
| Strengthening immunity. For supporting high level immunity, vitamin C and A are absolutely necessary. And this product supplies the body with them surprisingly well. In addition, rare polysaccharide antioxidants of berries have unique immunomodulatory qualities. The product increases the production of T-lymphocytes and normalizes the production of cytokines. | Increased physical endurance. Achieved by enhancing glycogen synthesis in muscles and liver. And by accelerating the cleansing of blood from urea, which is formed during heavy physical activity. Product recommended. | Improved mood. Berries not only increase physical endurance. At the same time, they lift your spirits and allow you to cope with chronic fatigue, it is easier to bear stress. |
| Improved skin condition. Goji protects skin collagen from free radical damage. Inhibits the glycation process leading to rapid aging. Prevents peroxidation of skin cell membranes caused by ultraviolet radiation. | Preservation of vision. Antioxidants in berries, especially zeaxanthin, prevent the development of glaucoma and macular degeneration, leading to blindness. | Improved lipid profile. The product normalizes the lipoprotein ratio high density(HDL) to total cholesterol. This indicator is extremely important for assessing the risk of development cardiovascular diseases. Also the product is shown. |
All of the listed beneficial properties of the fruit have modern scientific confirmation. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine attributes even more healing capabilities to the product.
So experts in the field traditional methods Treatments believe that Goji berries can cleanse the liver and kidneys and treat infertility, both female and male.
How do they affect weight loss?
In our country, the product is mainly known as a dietary supplement for weight loss.
If you look at the table above, it becomes clear that this is not the case. That is, the beneficial properties of these berries are much broader than helping to normalize weight. However, they also help you lose weight. In several ways at once.
- They make an excellent healthy snack. They have a lot of protein and plant fiber. Therefore, they satiate well and make it possible, without suffering from hunger pangs, to avoid unnecessary meals.
- Normalize blood sugar levels. On the one hand, this also makes it possible to avoid harmful snacks, since the constant need for them is largely related to changes in glucose levels. On the other hand, it allows you to fight insulin resistance - a metabolic failure that always occurs in people with excess fat deposits.
- Reduce chronic low-grade inflammation, which is one of the important causes of excess weight"out of thin air."
- Strengthens physical endurance. This allows you to be more active in fitness to lose weight. Or at least just move more.
- They lift your spirits. What is important for combating compulsive overeating due to nervousness.
There is also speculation that the product may directly speed up metabolism. True, this hypothesis so far has only a single scientific confirmation.
Why, if everything is so good, real reviews negative?
How to use it correctly?
Since Goji berries are just fruits, usually sold in dried form in our country, they are used like regular dried fruits. Nothing complicated. No special rules.
They can be eaten just raw. You can pour boiling water over it to brew “tea.”
Can be added to cocktails, smoothies, sauces. Sprinkle them on porridge, yoghurts, and salads.
Of course, if you are using the product mainly for weight loss, then you do not need to put it in baked goods. That is, you can put it in, just don’t count on the fact that Goji pies will help you lose weight. They won't help. Just like any others.
To lose weight, it is advisable to add berries to vegetable smoothies, brew tea, and eat them raw as a healthy snack.
There are no special rules for losing weight or achieving other goals. Since Goji is just a berry, not a medicine.
Side effects
All the side effects that have ever been noted when using this product are associated only with its very massive inclusion in the diet.
If you start consuming Goji berries in extremely large quantities, you may experience:
- in people who are not accustomed to eating a lot of fruits and plant fiber - bloating, pain in the abdominal area, nausea;
- dizziness, blurred vision and hallucinations (only with extremely heavy consumption of the product, symptoms are associated with the presence of atropine in it);
- insomnia, anxiety, hyperreactivity.
When massively included in the diet, there is a risk of weight gain rather than weight loss. This is due to the fact that Goji is a dried fruit. And how from if there is too much.
Contraindications
- Having an allergy to the product. Usually the problem manifests itself in those people who suffer from allergic reactions to other berries.
- Taking diabetes medications and anticoagulants, especially Warfarin.
- Pregnancy.
Benefits and possible harm Goji berries. conclusions
L. barbarum And L.chinense contain a fabulously large number of antioxidants, some of which are unique. Mainly due to the presence of these compounds and their positive influence on human health.
Goji berries prevent early aging and protect against cancer, help lose weight and increase energy potential.
But they do not burn fat; you cannot lose weight with them in the blink of an eye. This - useful product nutrition, not a miracle pill.
To cause harm to the body, you need to eat an incredible amount. However, there are population groups for whom the use of this product is contraindicated.
Goji berries– today this is to some extent a trend among people seeking to maintain and improve their health. There is a lot of talk about these fruits on the Internet, they sell well, often at fabulous prices, and many effects are attributed to them, often bordering on the fantastic. Let’s try to objectively understand what kind of plant this is, how it acts on the human body, who should take it and how.
“Goji berries” is a name that has become a brand. But it has many synonyms: the plant is also called Tibetan barberry, Chinese wolfberry, Wolfberry, Lycium Barbarum (Berber wolfberry). It belongs to the nightshade family, being a “relative” of such crops as potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco, belladonna, and chili peppers.
And if we delve even deeper into botany, it turns out that goji berries grow not on one, but on two types of plants, although very close to each other: Lycium Barbarum (Berber wolfberry) and Lycium Chinense (Chinese wolfberry). It's woody perennials, which can reach a height of 1 to 3 meters. Their homeland is Asia.
Traditionally, the Lycium Chinense tree is grown in the south of China and is shorter in height, while Lycium Barbarum is grown in the north and is taller.
Depending on the climate and landscape, in the Northern Hemisphere, Tibetan barberry blooms from June to September. And the goji berries themselves appear from August to October. These are small oval fruits with a bright orange-red color. There are small seeds inside.
Although goji berries are called wolfberries (in fact, this is not the name of some certain type plants, but a collective term), they are not poisonous. In China, they have been grown, collected, dried and added to food for thousands of years, and used in folk medicine.
How are goji berries used in cooking?
Goji berries are included in many Chinese tonic soups. They go well with chicken and pork, and various vegetables. There are a large number of teas that contain these dried fruits. Goji berries are even added to wine to give it new taste and beneficial qualities.Use of goji berries in folk and traditional medicine
In Ancient China, goji berries, like many other plants, were actively used to treat diseases of the liver, kidneys, spine, joints, and as a tonic and general strengthening agent.In Europe and America, goji berries began to gain popularity only in the 21st century. They were presented in different ways: as a means of weight loss, prevention oncological diseases, even as a universal panacea for all diseases. The secrets of famous Chinese centenarians were associated with them.
Today, quite a lot of research has already been carried out, on the basis of which we can talk about the main biologically valuable components and the associated effects of goji berries. Currently, the fruits of dried Tibetan barberry are part of the biologically active additives, are widely available in health food stores.
Properties of goji berries and biologically active substances that are part of them
Minerals
Goji berries contain 11 macronutrients (minerals found in the body in large quantities) and 22 microelements (minerals that the body needs in microdoses).Key Minerals Contained in Goji Berries:
| Item name | Significance in the body |
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| Manganese |
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Amino acids
Goji berries contain 18 amino acids, including essential ones: valine, leucine, methionine, phenylalanine, isoleucine, lysine, tryptophan, threonine. They cannot be synthesized by the body, or they can, but in minimal, insufficient quantities. Therefore, essential amino acids must be constantly supplied from food.Main functions of amino acids:
- Their main role is that they are able to connect into chains and form proteins. Which, as you know, are the basis of life.
- Some amino acids play the role of intermediaries that transmit impulses between nerve cells.
- On time intensive physical activity amino acids become a source of energy for muscle tissue.
- Amino acids themselves are capable of activating metabolism and improving the absorption of minerals and vitamins.
Vitamins
Goji berries contain 6 vitamins: C, E, B1, B2, B6, B12. According to some reports, the content of individual vitamins in goji fruits is many times higher than their content in citrus fruits.The importance of vitamins contained in goji berries:
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| C ( ascorbic acid) |
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| E (tocopherol) |
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| B2 (riboflavin) |
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| B6 (pyridoxine) |
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| B12 (cyanocobalamin) |
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Other components found in goji berries
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| 8 types of polysaccharides and 6 types of monosaccharides. The polysaccharides LBP-1 LBP-2 LBP-3 LBP-4 have the greatest biological value - they have a unique structure and are found only in goji berries. |
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| Polyunsaturated fatty acid , including essential (not synthesized in the human body): linolenic, alpha-linolenic. Currently they are distinguished in separate group vitamins – “vitamin F”. |
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| Phytosterols , including beta-sitosterol. |
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5 types of carotenoids:
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| Various phenols | They have pronounced antioxidant properties.  |
The effect of goji berries on the body
| Effect | What is the reason? |
| Reducing blood cholesterol levels and normalizing blood pressure | Goji berries contain a lot active ingredients, which prevent the development of atherosclerosis and normalize blood flow. These are magnesium, ascorbic acid, tocopherol, pyridoxine, polysaccharides, polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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| Reducing the risk of cancer | Malignant tumors arise as a result of a combination of a large number various reasons. One of them is damage to cells and the genetic apparatus by free radicals. Ascorbic acid, tocopherol, carotenoids and phenols, which are part of goji berries, have pronounced antioxidant properties. They reduce the risk of developing malignant neoplasms in various organs. In addition, there is evidence that phytosterols, also found in berries, specifically reduce the risk of cancer prostate gland.
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| Reducing blood sugar levels and preventing the development of type II diabetes mellitus | The main role in reducing sugar levels belongs to polysaccharides, which are contained in goji berries. They are able to improve the condition at the initial stages, when blood sugar is slightly elevated.
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| Improved sexual performance | For normal functioning The reproductive system in men requires zinc. This mineral helps increase erection and improve sperm quality. The components that make up goji berries improve metabolism and increase the overall tone of the body. Thanks to this, they make a person more active, including in the sexual sphere, and slow down aging.
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| Weight loss | Polysaccharides, zinc, ascorbic acid, tocopherol - these substances take part in fat metabolism and promote the conversion of fat into energy. Thus, they help cope with extra pounds. Of course, taking goji berries alone will not help solve the problem of excess body weight. You need to eat at least a little right and be physically active.
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| Improved sleep | The quality of sleep largely depends on how much the body is provided with minerals, vitamins and other important substances. When a person cannot sleep for a long time at night and walks around drowsy all day, this may mean that his body lacks nutrients. By the way, “night trips” to the refrigerator can also be a sign of a lack of minerals. Goji berries provide the body necessary substances, and due to this they normalize sleep.
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| Improved heart function | Calcium, potassium, sodium and other minerals contained in goji berries are necessary to maintain normal electrolyte balance, on which the work of the heart depends. Polyunsaturated fatty acids protect the heart muscle and normalize its functions. When taken regularly, goji berries help lower blood pressure and normalize heart rate.
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| Improved vision | Goji berries help improve vision and prevent eye diseases in the following ways:
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| Increased disease resistance | The antioxidants contained in berries protect cells from damage that can be caused by toxins from bacteria and viruses. B vitamins and polysaccharides increase immune strength, promote the formation of antibodies and restore normal defenses.
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| Improved red performance bone marrow and normalization of blood composition | Goji berries contain almost all minerals (potassium, sodium, etc.), which help maintain normal osmotic pressure and acid-base balance in the blood. This helps to normalize the functions of the cardiovascular system and improve tissue nutrition. Calcium (more precisely, its compound – calcium citrate) takes part in the process of blood clotting. Vitamins of group B and zinc improve the functioning of red bone marrow and promote the formation of new red blood cells.
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| Restoring normal liver and kidney function | The minerals and vitamins that make up goji berries have a positive effect on the function of liver cells and enhance their regenerative processes. Thanks to the improvement of blood quality, urine formation is normalized. The kidneys cope more effectively with the function of removing toxic substances from the body.
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| Strengthening muscles and bones | Calcium is an essential mineral necessary for normal muscle contractions, ensuring bone strength. The complex of amino acids contained in goji berries is building material, and under certain conditions – a source of energy for muscle tissue.
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| Improving the functioning of the nervous system | Mechanisms for improving performance nerve cells when taking goji berries:
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Recent Scientific Research: Goji Berries Protect Against Flu
Flu vaccines are highly effective, but they do not protect against infection 100%. Therefore, researchers are busy searching additional paths protection. So, in 2013, an article appeared in the Journal of Nutrition with data from a study conducted at the American Tufts University.Experiments were conducted with laboratory mice. Animals from one group were regularly fed goji berries. It was found that mice that ate these fruits had more high immunity, and if they did start to get sick, they suffered less from the symptoms.
So far, scientists cannot say exactly what substances in the berries provide this effect. It is assumed that increased resistance to influenza is associated with vitamins, polysaccharides, carotenoids and flavonoids.
Myths about goji berries: a Chinese man who lived more than 200 years
There is one legend about the Chinese Li Qing Yun. Allegedly, this man ate goji berries every day, and thanks to this he lived 256 years. Even the years of his life are often named - from 1677 to 1933. Official medicine believes that this is nothing more than one of the many myths about long-livers. By at least, there is no evidence of Li Qing Yong's age. The record for longevity is recognized as the age of 122 years and 164 days, to which the French woman Jeanne Calment lived. However, thanks to the combination of biologically valuable active substances, goji berries can actually improve the general condition of the body, slow down aging, prevent and alleviate many diseases of old age.
When are goji berries used to improve health?*
No long-term studies have yet been conducted that could accurately prove and quantify any medicinal effects goji berries.The components that make up the berries and their effects allow them to be used for the following purposes:
- Improving the general condition of the body, increasing resistance infectious diseases.
- Slowing down the aging process.
- Increased blood sugar levels.
- Increased blood pressure, initial manifestations of atherosclerosis.
- Decreased immunity due to frequent colds.
- Impaired kidney and liver function.
- Visual impairment, especially age-related.
- Strengthening the body during periods of intense physical and psycho-emotional stress.
Possible harm to the body from goji berries
| Symptoms | Causes | What to do? |
| Headache, nausea, vomiting . | Goji seeds, like all nightshades, contain atropine, a substance that affects the conduction of impulses in the nervous system. Its content is most often insignificant, but if a large amount of berries is consumed, poisoning can occur. | Stop taking goji berries. Rinse the stomach with water room temperature, to which is added Activated carbon. If the symptoms do not go away and get worse, call an ambulance. |
| Increased blood pressure, weakness, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, cold hands and feet. | These are symptoms of decreased blood viscosity. They are not caused by the goji berries themselves, but by their interaction with the drug Warfarin, which a person takes in parallel. Only two such cases have been described in the United States. | Do not take goji berries if you are prescribed medications that affect blood clotting. If symptoms have already appeared, visit a doctor or call an ambulance. |
| Itching, redness and swelling of the skin, rash, blisters, runny nose, sneezing, shortness of breath. | Goji berries, like other plants, can cause allergies in some people. | Stop taking goji berries. Take the antiallergy drug you usually take in such cases. In case of a severe allergic reaction and suffocation, call an ambulance. |
| Increased sleepiness or, on the contrary, sleep disturbance. | An individual reaction to goji berries that rarely occurs in some people. The reasons are unknown. | Stop taking berries. If symptoms persist, you should visit a doctor. |
| Feeling of discomfort, bloating, loose stools. | Similar symptoms occur in cases where a large amount of goji berries is eaten by a person with weak digestion. | It is necessary to reduce the number of berries eaten at one time and take them less often. If symptoms do not go away for a long time, stop taking goji berries completely and consult a doctor. |
Contraindications to the use of goji berries:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding. The fruits contain large quantities of selenium, a mineral that is essential for adults, but there is evidence that it can negatively affect the growth and development of the fetus.
- Taking Warfarin and other medications that affect blood clotting. The effects of the medicine and goji berries may overlap, resulting in severe blood thinning.
- Taking medications to treat high blood pressure and diabetes. Goji berries are most often used only for minor increases in blood pressure and blood sugar levels, while the disease is not yet present, in order to prevent it.
- You should not take goji berries before bed if you are taking sleeping pills.. Effect of medicinal product may decrease.
- Allergy to all fruits yellow, red and orange flowers . May occur cross allergy for goji berries.
- Age up to 3 years. Young children are not recommended to take goji berries.
- Tendency to diarrhea. In people with “weak” intestines, goji berries can cause loose stools.
In what forms are goji berries produced?
The most popular forms in which goji berries are produced:- whole dried berries;
- dried and crushed berries;
- whole canned berries;
- preserved in the form of jelly or paste;
- goji berry juice;
- dried and crushed goji berries in tea bags, often combined with tea and other dried herbs.
How many goji berries can you eat per day?
It is usually recommended to take 25 grams of berries daily, and continue the course for 10 days. But each person’s body is individual, needs different people often differ. Therefore, before starting your appointment, try to find a specialist who is competent in this matter and consult with him.The fact that dried goji really helps against many diseases is confirmed by scientists from many countries around the world. But still, before eating berries, you need to consult a doctor. Individual intolerance to certain components of the berry is possible; it is also not recommended to use the berries if you have low blood pressure. One of the main disadvantages of eating goji berries is that the price is too high, therefore, it is necessary to assess your willingness to spend a decent amount of money on the miracle berries. Indeed, for the best effect, scientists recommend taking dried goji berries for several years. Only under this condition can you prolong your life and health.
The secret of dried berries is that they contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals. Goji berries contain flavonoids, which reduce cholesterol in the blood, increase metabolism, and due to this, body weight is normalized. This means that berries help in the prevention coronary disease heart disease, the mortality rate from which is now in first place. However, for the purpose of losing weight, it is recommended that while taking goji berries, you should give up easily digestible carbohydrates, increase the content of plant fiber and spend as much time as possible physical activity. Only in combination the berries will give a good effect. Also, by reducing the deposition of fat in the body, the risk of developing fatty liver disease, which appears quite often these days.
The most famous property due to which dried goji berries have become so popular is their ability to prevent aging not only of individual cells, but also of the entire body. The effect is achieved due to the antioxidant effect. Simply put, goji berries prevent programmed cell death. According to scientists, the longevity of Chinese emperors is associated precisely with the consumption of dried goji berries in their daily diet. Eating berries helps well with diseases of the nervous, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. Women fell in love with these berries due to the fact that they not only prolong youth, but also make it possible to get pregnant after long-term infertility. Men also noted a surge of strength and energy.
There are several options for taking berries. replacing your regular breakfast with them? To do this, you can make any porridge with the addition of berries or make a fruit salad. This technique will be useful for people suffering from the disease gastrointestinal tract. Women can use all kinds of masks and wraps using dried berries goji, thanks to which not only wrinkles will disappear, but also long-term stretch marks, and the manifestations of cellulite will become less pronounced. You can also infuse the berries in water, after which you need to drink healthy drink during the day. There are really many ways, everyone chooses the one they like. The best time to use goji berries is in the morning.
For many, goji berries are a little-known foreign product that grows in large quantities exclusively in China, but this is not true. To everyone’s surprise, the berries also grow in Russia, only they are called not goji berries, but common wolfberry. You can grow this berry on garden plots. Thanks to this, you no longer need to look for where to buy berries; it’s enough to grow the berries yourself and they will provide an abundant harvest, which will be enough for a whole year of regular use. But you need to know that fresh berry is poisonous, the berries must first be dried before use. Only then will the berries bring only benefits.
Greetings, our dear readers! Irina and Igor are in touch again. IN Lately Very often information about goji berries appears on the Internet. This product is credited various properties: from rejuvenating the body to a quick and reliable way to lose extra pounds.
What kind of product this is and how to eat goji berries, we will tell you today in our article.
What kind of berries?
Goji berries They are oblong berries of a rich red color, sometimes orange. They are also sometimes called Tibetan barberry, since this product originally came to us from Tibet.
Today, goji berries are actively grown in China, as well as in several other eastern countries.
Since ancient times, Eastern sages have used berries to treat and improve the health of the human body; berries were especially often used to Chinese medicine. In addition to the berries, in the east Tibetan barberry leaves and bark are also used to prepare medicinal preparations.
Benefit
Chinese sages called these berries a source of longevity, since they can bring considerable benefits to the body.
Tibetan barberry contains:
- 21 active elements. All these microelements have their own benefits for human body: he recovers faster, muscles become toned, emotional background becomes stable, brain function improves
- 18 amino acids, including eight vital for our body, but not produced in our body
- Fatty acids that normalize hormonal balance, which improve the functioning of the nervous system and also have anti-inflammatory properties
- Vitamins and, which take part in stopping the aging process of cells
- Polysaccharides that are designed to improve protective functions body, as well as normalize the functioning digestive system and pancreas
However, you should not hope that consuming these berries will solve all your health problems. Goji berries are certainly healthy and nutritious, but do not have all-healing properties.
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Rules of use
Tibetan barberry can be consumed both raw and dried.
You can make an infusion from the berries, brew them with tea, add them to porridge or yogurt, make jam, make a smoothie or cocktail, add them to baked goods or eat them with muesli.
When dried, the berries are stored for a much longer period, without losing their beneficial properties.
You should not overuse goji berries, since the abundance of microelements can also have a negative effect. In this case, it is possible that side effects in the form of diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and so on. The consumption rate of berries ranges from ten to forty grams per day.
Before you start taking berries, be sure to make sure that you do not have an allergic reaction to them. Start by consuming a few pieces, and carefully monitor your condition: if the body reacts calmly, then you can increase the dose of consumption.
Also, you should not eat berries in the evening or before bed, as they have an invigorating effect. Best time for consumption - this is the first half of the day.
Contraindications
Before consuming berries, it is better to consult either a doctor or a qualified nutritionist, who, after collecting your medical history, will be able to determine whether you can consume this product. 
Goji berries should not be consumed if:
- Are you pregnant or still pregnant? breast-feeding. Children under 3 years of age are also not advised to eat berries.
- You are prone to allergies or have allergic reaction on the berries themselves
- You have low blood pressure
- There are signs of cancer
- You have an elevated body temperature, there are
- There is a tendency to diarrhea or flatulence
- If you are taking medications that contain iodine, iron, calcium or selenium
If any of the above contraindications are present, it is better to either postpone eating berries or abandon them altogether, as this can lead to even worse consequences.
Have you ever tried goji berries? What effect did you expect from them? Which one did you receive? Share your stories with us in the comments to this article. See you soon!
Best regards, Irina and Igor
There are legends on the Internet about the usefulness of these small berries, which look like barberry and sea buckthorn.
Connoisseurs of the Tibetan “panacea” claim: regular use Goji berries help prevent and treat almost all diseases known to science.
But are these statements true? Let's try to find the answers together.
What is this miracle berry?
Goji is a truly unique product. Nature has carefully put a lot of useful substances. For example, in terms of vitamin C content, they are five times higher than tangerines. The indicators for such items as iron, multivitamins, proteins, amino acids, vitamins and minerals are also “off the charts”.
If we consider that all of the above is also perfectly balanced, then we should not be surprised by the fact that for many centuries goji berries have been “opened” Tibetan monks more than 2 thousand years ago, are one of the most popular means in Chinese medicine. Even the imperial court doctors advised using these berries to improve sleep, vision, memory, digestion, as an aphrodisiac and a means of treating female and male infertility.
Later, European scientists proved: the “guest” from the highlands of Tibet can strengthen the immune system, relieve depression, stabilize the heart, rejuvenate the body... And the Canadian scientist, Dr. Mindell, names exactly 33 reasons why this product should be introduced into the diet. daily diet to everyone who cares about their health. This list also includes such common problems today as the fight against excess weight and diabetes mellitus. I propose to dwell on these points in more detail.
Are you eating and losing weight?
Researchers say: goji cannot boast a high content of carbohydrates and starch, but, as already mentioned, they are incredibly rich in amino acids. These factors contribute to the “burning” of unnecessary fat accumulated in the body.
In addition, the juice from them reduces appetite- and this is really important when fighting excess kilograms.
For this reason, weight loss experts recommend using “Tibetan barberry” tea (as goji berries are also called) for weight loss. Of course - without sugar and honey. If you really want to “add flavor,” you can throw a piece of lemon or lime into the teapot.
However, those who are seriously asking the question: “What should I eat to lose weight?” in this case Some disappointment awaits. The fact is that Tibetan “miracle berries” will begin to “work for results” only in combination with in a healthy way life and visits to the gym.
You say you don’t have the energy to train? This is where a drink from the “Tibetan miracle” will help: it invigorates, improves performance and lifts your spirits. Add here one more property of this drink - a positive effect on metabolism - and you will understand why nutritionists recommend it. By the way, there are fans of the “magic barberry” among bodybuilding trainers, because this mineral and vitamin “cocktail” stimulates the development of muscle mass.
Reducing blood sugar
In China, goji berries have long been used to treat diabetes in adults (this remedy is not recommended for young patients due to high risk development of allergies).
Firstly, eating these fruits allows you to achieve a significant reduction in blood sugar. Well, secondly, which is also important for diabetics, berries help prevent the development of microangiopathies and prevent fatty degeneration of the liver.
It is also important that the medicine, carefully created by nature itself, also stabilizes the level of blood pressure, from changes in which many patients with diabetes often suffer. You can also actively use them on any diet, as an aid, for example, in shuffling or vegan.
However, it should be remembered that scientists have recorded cases of incompatibility of “Tibetan barberry” with some drugs for the treatment of hypertension and lowering blood sugar levels. Therefore, "acquaintance" with this natural medicine you need to start with very small doses - to start, eat literally half a berry a day. If your health does not change for the worse, you can gradually increase the dosage.
...And what do they eat it with?
In our country, the most popular “tea” is made from dried fruits: 10-20 grams are poured with 200 milliliters of boiling water, infused for about 20 minutes. The drink is drunk and the berries themselves are eaten.
There is an option with the same ingredients, but it is recommended to infuse the “tea” all night - it is believed that during this time the maximum of vitamins will go into the infusion.
Many fans eat dry berries without brewing them; they add them to cereals, cocktails, breakfast cereals, yogurts, salads, baked goods and even soups! They say that this “seasoning” gives the dish a special, piquant “note”.
There is an opinion among connoisseurs that the healthiest berries are those that have not been processed at all, and without the addition of salt and sugar. However, many are also confident that it is strictly forbidden to eat these fruits raw - high content active substances in them can cause poisoning.
However, as with any medicine, in the case of goji berries it is important to follow the dosage (20-30 grams per day for an adult), pay attention to contraindications (fever, allergies, individual intolerance), and before starting use, if you already come on in drug treatment, you should additionally consult with your doctor.
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