For several 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 to literally emaciate to the bone for obese people, and to be cured of many serious illnesses for those who need it. But it can not cause any harm.
But aren't such statements too loud? Really, Goji berries are a continuous benefit and they have no contraindications at all. Let's figure it out.
What it is?
The homeland of Goji berries is China. At the moment, 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 early 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 hosts a festival associated with the harvest of these fruits.
Composition
The nutrient composition of Goji berries varies greatly depending on their type, freshness and the way they are processed. The average indicators are as follows.
¼ cup of dried fruits 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.
Comparing Goji to others healthy berries, then we can note the presence of a very large amount of protein in them. For example, compared to raspberries, protein is 11 times more. At the same time, it contains 11 essential amino acids at once, which is surprising for berries.
However, the main benefits of goji berries are still not protein, vitamins and minerals, but an abundance of antioxidants. It contains carotenoids, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, as well as a unique antioxidant of the polysaccharide group called Lycium barbarum.
How strongly a food is loaded with antioxidants is measured by an indicator called the "oxygen radical scavenging capacity - ORAC". The higher this indicator, the more antioxidant molecules there are in the product.
For Goji berries, the ORAC is 3.290.
Is it a lot or a little?
For bananas, this figure is 795, for apples - 2.828, for blackberries - 4.669, for raspberries - 5.065.
Oh, Goji cannot be called the absolute champion in the amount of antioxidants. However, these berries have one thing important quality... Their ability to scavenge free radicals does not diminish after drying. For most other foods, ORAC can be large fresh, but not harvested.
In addition, goji's antioxidants are well absorbed by the body. So it was shown that when drinking milk with the addition of the juice of these berries for three months, the antioxidative capacity in humans increases by 57%.
Beneficial features
What are medicinal properties rewards this product with an abundance of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other biologically active connections?
List all healing features rather 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 repair the tissue damage caused by free radicals that can lead to cancer. | Protection against diabetes. Goji lower blood sugar levels. They achieve this in two ways: by enhancing insulin synthesis and by improving the passage of glucose molecules into cells. |
| Strengthening immunity. For supporting high level immunity vitamins C and A are absolutely necessary. And this product supplies the body with them surprisingly well. In addition, the 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. It is achieved by enhancing the synthesis of glycogen in muscles and liver. And the acceleration of cleansing the blood from urea, which is formed during heavy physical exertion. The product is recommended. | Improved mood... Berries not only enhance physical stamina. At the same time, they cheer up, allow you to cope with chronic fatigue, it is easier to endure stress. |
| Improving skin condition... Goji protect 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. The berry's antioxidants, especially zeaxanthin, prevent the development of glaucoma and macular degeneration leading to blindness. | Improved lipid profile. The product normalizes the ratio of lipoproteins high density(HDL) to total cholesterol. This indicator is extremely important for assessing the risk of development. cardiovascular disease... Also the product is shown. |
All of the listed beneficial properties of the fruit have modern scientific evidence. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine ascribes even more healing possibilities to the product.
So experts in the field traditional methods treatments believe that goji berries can cleanse the liver and kidneys, treat infertility, both female and male.
How do they affect weight loss?
In our country, the product is mainly known as dietary supplements for weight loss.
If you look at the above table, it becomes clear that this is not the case. That is, the beneficial properties of these berries are much broader than helping in weight normalization. However, they also help to lose weight. Several ways at once.
- They are an excellent right snack. They are high in protein and plant fiber. Therefore, they saturate well and make it possible, without suffering the pangs of hunger, to avoid unnecessary meals.
- Normalize blood sugar levels. On the one hand, this also makes it possible to avoid unhealthy snacks, since the constant need for them is largely due to the changes in glucose levels. On the other hand, it allows you to fight insulin resistance - a metabolic malfunction that always occurs in people with excess body fat.
- Reduce chronic, sluggish inflammation, which is one of the important reasons for recruitment excess weight"Out of thin air."
- Improves physical endurance. This allows you to more actively engage in fitness for weight loss. Or at least just move more.
- They cheer you up. What is important for combating compulsive binge eating on the basis of nerves.
There is also speculation that the product can directly speed up metabolism. True, this hypothesis has so far 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 that are usually sold in dried form in our country, they are used as ordinary dried fruits. Nothing complicated. No special rules.
They can be eaten raw. Can be poured over with boiling water, brewing "tea".
Can be added to cocktails, smoothies, sauces. Sprinkle them on cereals, yoghurts, salads.
Of course, if you use a product mainly for weight loss, then you shouldn't put it in baked goods. That is, you can put something, just do not count on the fact that pies with Goji will help you lose weight. They won't help. Just like any others.
To reduce weight, it is advisable to add berries to vegetable smoothies, brew tea, and eat them raw as a proper 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 with the use of this product are associated only with a very massive inclusion in the diet.
If you start to consume Goji berries and in extremely large quantities, you may experience:
- people who are not used to eating a lot of fruits and vegetable fiber - bloating, pain in abdominal area, nausea;
- dizziness, blurred vision and hallucinations (only with extremely heavy consumption of the product, the symptoms are associated with the presence of atropine in it);
- insomnia, anxiety, hyperreactivity.
With a massive inclusion in the diet, there is a risk of weight gain, not weight loss. This is due to the fact that Goji is dried fruit. And how from, if there is too much.
Contraindications
- Allergy to the product. Usually, the problem manifests itself in those people who suffer from allergic reactions to other berries.
- Taking medications for diabetes and anticoagulants, especially Warfarin.
- Pregnancy.
Benefits and possible harm Goji berries. conclusions
L. barbarum and L.chinense contain a fabulously high amount of antioxidants, some of which are unique. Mainly with the presence of these compounds and their positive influence on human health.
Goji berries prevent early aging and protect against cancer, help to lose weight and increase energy potential.
But they do not burn fat, you cannot lose weight on them in the blink of an eye. It - useful product nutrition, not a miracle pill.
To harm 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 it is to some extent a trend among people striving 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, they are credited with many effects, often on the verge of fantasy. Let's try to objectively figure out what kind of plant it is, how it acts on the human body, to whom and how it should be taken.
Goji Berries is a name that has become a brand. But it has many synonyms: the plant is also called Tibetan barberry, Chinese dereza, wolf berries (Wolfberry), Lycium Barbarum (Berber dereza). It belongs to the nightshade family, being a "relative" of such crops as potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco, belladonna, chili peppers.
And if you delve deeper into botany, it turns out that goji berries grow not on one, but on two types of plants, however, very close to each other: Lycium Barbarum (Berber Dereza) and Lycium Chinense (Chinese Dereza). It's woody perennial plants that can reach heights from 1 to 3 meters. Their homeland is Asia.
Traditionally, the Lycium Chinense tree is grown in the south of China and is lower in height, and Lycium Barbarum in the north and is taller.
Depending on the characteristics of the climate and landscape, in the Northern Hemisphere, the flowering of the Tibetan barberry occurs from June to September. And the goji berries themselves appear from August to October. They are small oval fruits with a bright orange-red color. There are small seeds inside.
Although goji berries are called wolf berries (in fact, this is not the name of some a certain kind plants, but a collective term), they are not poisonous. In China, they have been cultivated, harvested, dried and added to food for thousands of years, and used in folk medicine.
How are goji berries used in cooking?
Goji berries are found in many Chinese tonic soups. They go well with chicken and pork, various vegetables. There are many teas that contain these dried fruits. Goji berries are even added to wine to give it new flavor and health benefits.The 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, as a tonic and general tonic.In Europe and America, goji berries began to gain popularity only in the 21st century. They were presented in different ways: as a means for losing weight, prevention oncological diseases, even as a universal panacea for all diseases. They were associated with the secrets of famous Chinese centenarians.
Today, a lot of studies have 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 the dried Tibetan barberry are part of the biologically active additives are widely represented in health food stores.
Properties of goji berries and biologically active substances that are included in their composition
Minerals
Goji berries contain 11 macronutrients (minerals that are found in the body in a large number) and 22 trace elements (minerals that the body needs in micro doses).Essential minerals found in goji berries:
| Item name | Significance in the body |
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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 with food.The main functions of amino acids:
- Their main role is that they are able to connect in chains and form proteins. Which, as you know, are the foundation of life.
- Some amino acids play the role of mediators that transmit impulses between nerve cells.
- During intense physical activity amino acids become a source of energy for muscle tissue.
- Amino acids by themselves are capable of activating metabolism, 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 value of vitamins contained in goji berries:
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| B6 (pyridoxine) |
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| B12 (cyanocobalamin) |
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Other ingredients found in goji berries
| The name of the biologically active substance | Effects in the body |
| 8 kinds of polysaccharides and 6 kinds of monosaccharides. 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 irreplaceable ones (not synthesized in the human body): linolenic, alpha-linolenic. Currently, they are allocated in a 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
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| Lowering blood cholesterol levels and normalizing blood pressure | Goji berries contain a lot active ingredients that 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 the combination of a large number different reasons... One of them is damage to cells and 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.
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| Lowering blood sugar and preventing the development of type II diabetes | The main role in lowering sugar levels belongs to polysaccharides, which are found in goji berries. They are able to improve the condition in the initial stages, when blood sugar is slightly increased.
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| Improving sexual performance | For normal functioning the reproductive system in men needs zinc. This mineral helps to increase erections 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 to cope with extra pounds... Of course, taking goji berries alone will not help solve the problem of overweight. You need to eat at least a little and exercise.
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| Better sleep | Sleep quality largely depends on how well the body is provided with minerals, vitamins and others. important substances... When a person cannot fall asleep for a long time at night, and walks sleepy all day, this may mean that his body is lacking in nutrients. By the way, "night trips" to the refrigerator can also be a sign of a lack of minerals. Goji berries provide the body essential substances, and due to this, they normalize sleep.
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| Improving heart function | Calcium, potassium, sodium and other minerals found in goji berries are essential for maintaining normal electrolyte balance, on which the work of the heart depends. Polyunsaturated fatty acids protect the heart muscle and normalize its function. With constant intake of goji berries, they help to reduce blood pressure, normalize heart rate.
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| Improving vision | Goji berries help improve vision and prevent eye diseases in the following ways:
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| Improving disease resistance | The antioxidants found in berries protect cells from damage 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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| Improving the performance of red bone marrow and normalization of blood composition | Goji berries contain almost all minerals (potassium, sodium, etc.), which contribute to the maintenance of normal osmotic pressure and acid-base balance of 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 the red bone marrow, promote the formation of new red blood cells.
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| Restoration of normal liver and kidney function | Minerals and vitamins that make up goji berries have a positive effect on the function of liver cells, enhance their regenerative processes. Thanks to the improvement in the quality of blood, the formation of urine is also normalized. The kidneys are more efficient at removing toxic substances from the body.
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| Strengthening muscles and bones | Calcium is an essential mineral required for normal muscle contractions ensuring bone strength. The amino acid complex found 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 | Performance improvement mechanisms nerve cells when taking goji berries:
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Recent Scientific Research: Goji Berry Protects Against Flu
Influenza vaccines are highly effective, yet they do not protect against infection 100%. Therefore, researchers are busy looking for 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 carried out with laboratory mice. Animals from one group were regularly fed with goji berries. It was found that mice that ate these fruits had more high immunity, and if they nevertheless began to hurt, then they suffered less from symptoms.
So far, scientists cannot say for sure which substances in the composition of the berries provide such an effect. Increased resistance to influenza is thought to be related to vitamins, polysaccharides, carotenoids, and flavonoids.
Goji berry myths: the Chinese who lived for over 200 years
There is a legend about the Chinese Li Qing Yong. Allegedly, this man ate goji berries every day, and thanks to this he lived for 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 centenarians. By at least, there is no evidence of Li Qing Yong's age. The age of 122 years and 164 days, to which the Frenchwoman Jeanne Kalman lived, is recognized as the record for longevity. However, thanks to the combination of biologically valuable active substances, goji berries are actually able to improve the general condition of the body, slow down aging, prevent and alleviate the course of many diseases of old age.
When are goji berries used to improve health? *
So far, no long-term studies have been carried out that could accurately prove and measure in numbers any healing effects goji berries.The components that make up the berries, and their effects, allow you to use them 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 with frequent colds.
- Dysfunction of the kidneys and liver.
- Visual impairment, especially age-related.
- Strengthening the body during periods of intense physical and psycho-emotional stress.
Potential harm to the body of 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 when a large amount of berries is taken, poisoning can occur. | Stop taking goji berries. Rinse the stomach with water room temperature where added Activated carbon... If symptoms persist and worsen, 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 drugs that affect blood clotting. If symptoms already occur, visit a doctor or call an ambulance. |
| Itching, redness and swelling of the skin, rash, blisters, runny nose, sneezing, shortness of breath. | In some people, goji berries, like other plants, can cause allergies. | Stop taking goji berries. Take an allergy medication that you usually take in these cases. In case of a severe allergic reaction and suffocation, call an ambulance. |
| Increased sleepiness or, conversely, sleep disturbance. | An individualized reaction to goji berries that rarely occurs in some people. The reasons are unknown. | Stop taking berries. If symptoms persist, see a doctor. |
| Feeling of discomfort, bloating, loose stools. | Similar symptoms occur in cases where a large number of goji berries are eaten by a person with poor digestion. | It is necessary to reduce the amount of berries eaten at a time, take them less often. If the symptoms persist for a long time, stop taking goji berries altogether, consult a doctor. |
Contraindications to the use of goji berries:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding... Fruits contain large amounts of selenium - a mineral that is necessary for an adult, but there is evidence that it can negatively affect the growth and development of the fetus.
- Taking Warfarin and other drugs that affect blood clotting... The effects of the medicine and goji berries can overlap, resulting in severe blood thinning.
- Taking medications to treat high blood pressure and diabetes... Goji berries are most often used for mildly high blood pressure and blood sugar levels while the disease is not yet present, to prevent it.
- Do not take goji berries before bed if you are taking sleeping pills... Effect from medicinal product may decrease.
- Allergy to all fruits of yellow, red and orange flowers ... May occur cross allergy on goji berries.
- Age up to 3 years... Goji berries are not recommended for young children.
- Diarrhea tendency... In people with "weak" intestines, goji berries can cause loose stools.
In what forms are goji berries released?
The most popular forms in which goji berries are produced:- whole dried berries;
- dried and chopped berries;
- whole canned berries;
- canned in the form of jelly or paste;
- goji berry juice;
- dried and chopped goji berries in tea bags, often combined with tea and other dried herbs.
How many goji berries can you eat in a day?
It is usually recommended to take 25 grams of berries daily, and continue the course of admission for 10 days. But the body of each person is individual, the needs of different people often differ. Therefore, before starting an appointment, try to find a specialist who is competent in this matter and consult with him.Scientists from many countries of the world confirm that dried goji really help against many diseases. But still, before eating berries, you need to consult a doctor. Individual intolerance to individual components of the berry is possible; it is also not recommended to use berries with 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 the 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, you can extend your life and health.
The secret of dried berries is that they contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals. Goji berries contain flavonoids that lower blood cholesterol, increase metabolism, thereby normalizing body weight. This means that berries help prevent ischemic disease heart, mortality from which is now in the first place. However, in order to lose weight, it is recommended during the period of taking goji berries to give up easily digestible carbohydrates, increase the content of vegetable fiber and devote as much time as possible physical activity... Only in the complex will the berries give a good effect. Also, by reducing the deposition of fat in the body, the risk of developing fatty hepatosis, which appears quite often nowadays.
The most famous property thanks to which dried goji berries have become so popular is their ability to prevent aging not only of individual cells, but of the entire body. The effect is achieved through antioxidant action. Simply put, goji berries prevent programmed cell death. According to scientists, the longevity of Chinese emperors is associated precisely with the use of dried goji berries in their daily diet. The use of 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 prolong not only youth, but also make it possible to get pregnant with long-term infertility. Men also noted a surge of strength and energy in themselves.
There are several options for taking berries. replacing an ordinary 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, but also long-term stretch marks will go away, the manifestations of cellulite will become less pronounced. You can also insist berries in water, after which you need to drink healthy drink during the day. There are really many ways, everyone chooses the one that they like. The best time to use goji berries is in the morning.
For many, goji berry is a little-known foreign product that grows in large quantities exclusively in China, but this is not the case. To everyone's surprise, the berries grow in Russia, only they are called not goji berries, but ordinary wolfberry. You can grow this berry on garden plots... Thanks to this, you no longer need to look for where to buy berries, it is enough to grow the berries yourself and they will provide a bountiful harvest, which will be enough for a whole year of regular use. But you need to know that fresh berry is poisonous, you must first dry the berries before using. Only then will the berries only be beneficial.
Greetings, our dear readers! Irina and Igor are back in touch. V recent times very often information about goji berries flashes on the net. This product is credited with various properties: from rejuvenating the body to a quick and reliable way to lose those extra pounds.
What kind of product it is, and how to use goji berries, we will tell you today in our article.
What kind of berries?
Goji berries are oblong berries of deep 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 countries in the east.
Since ancient times, oriental sages have used berries to heal and heal the human body, especially often the use of berries was to Chinese medicine... In addition to berries in the east, the Tibetan barberry also uses leaves and bark for the preparation of 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 of these micronutrients are beneficial for human body: it recovers faster, the muscles are toned, the emotional background comes to stability, the brain function improves
- 18 amino acids, among which eight are vital for our body, but not produced in our body
- Normalizing fatty acids hormonal balance improving the functioning of the nervous system, as well as having anti-inflammatory properties
- Vitamins and, which are involved in the suspension of the aging process of cells
- Polysaccharides that are designed to improve protective functions the body, as well as normalize the work digestive system and pancreas
However, do not rely on the fact that consumption of these berries can solve all your health problems. Goji berries are certainly useful, nutritious, but they do not have all-healing properties.
Weight loss aid
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Usage rules
Tibetan barberry can be consumed both raw and dried.
You can make an infusion from berries, brew with tea, add to porridge or yogurt, make jam, make a smoothie or cocktail, add to baked goods or use them with muesli.
In dry form, berries are stored for a much longer period, while not wasting their beneficial properties.
You should not abuse goji berries, since the abundance of trace elements can also have a negative effect. In this case, the appearance of side effects in the form of diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and so on. The consumption rate of berries is from ten to forty grams per day.
Before you start taking berries, be sure to check if you have an allergic reaction to them. Start by consuming a few pieces, and carefully monitor your condition: if the body reacted calmly, then you can increase the dose of consumption.
Also, do not eat berries in the evening or before bedtime, as they are invigorating. The 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, having collected your history, will be able to determine if you can use this product. 
Goji berries should not be consumed if:
- Are you pregnant or in the course of breast-feeding... Children under 3 years old are also not advised to eat berries.
- Are you prone to allergies or have allergic reaction on the berries themselves
- You have low blood pressure
- There are signs of oncology
- You have a high body temperature, you have
- Has a tendency to diarrhea or flatulence
- If you are taking medications containing iodine, iron, calcium, or selenium
In the presence of any of the above contraindications, it is better to either postpone the use of berries or abandon them altogether, since this can lead to even worse consequences.
Have you ever tried goji berries? What effect did you expect from them? And which one did you get? Share your stories with us in the comments to this article. See you soon!
Best regards, Irina and Igor
The usefulness of these small berries, which look like barberry and sea buckthorn, are legendary on the Internet.
Connoisseurs of the Tibetan "panacea" say: regular use goji berry contributes to the prevention and treatment of almost all diseases known to science.
But are these statements true? Let's try to find answers together.
What is this miracle berry?
Goji is a truly unique product. Nature has carefully put a lot of nutrients... For example, in terms of vitamin C content, they are five times ahead of tangerines. Indicators on such items as iron, multivitamins, proteins, amino acids, vitamins and minerals are also "surging".
Considering that all of the above is also ideally balanced, then one should not be surprised by the fact that for many centuries goji berries have been "open" Tibetan monks more than 2 thousand years ago, are one of the the most popular means in Chinese medicine. Even the imperial court healers advised using these berries to improve sleep, vision, memory, digestion, as an aphrodisiac and a remedy for female and male infertility.
Later, European scientists proved that a "guest" from the highlands of Tibet is able to strengthen the immune system, relieve depression, stabilize the heart, rejuvenate the body ... daily diet 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.
Eat and lose weight?
Researchers say that goji cannot boast of being high in 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.
Also, juice from them reduces appetite- and this is really important when fighting overweight.
For this reason, weight loss experts recommend using Tibetan barberry tea (also called goji berries) for weight loss. It goes without sugar and honey. If you really want to "add flavor", you can throw a slice of lemon or lime into the teapot.
However, those who seriously ask themselves the question: "What would you eat to lose weight?" this case some disappointment awaits. The fact is that the Tibetan "miracle berries" will begin to "work for the result" only in combination with healthy way life and visits to the gym.
You say you don't have the strength to train? This is where the drink from the "Tibetan miracle" will help: it invigorates, increases efficiency and improves mood. Add to this one more property of this drink - to have 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, the use of these fruits in food allows you to achieve a significant reduction in "sugar" in the blood. And secondly, which is also important for diabetics, berries help to prevent the development of microangiopathies, 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 the drops of which many patients with diabetes mellitus often suffer. You can also actively use them on any diet, as an aid, for example, in a shuffle 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 the state of health does not change for the worse, the dosage can be gradually increased.
... And what do they eat it with?
In our country, the most popular is "tea" from dried fruits: 10-20 grams are poured with 200 milliliters of boiling water, insisted for about 20 minutes. The drink is drunk, and the berries themselves are eaten.
There is a variant with the same components, but it is recommended to insist "tea" all night - it is believed that during this time the maximum of vitamins will turn into infusion.
Many fans eat berries dry, without brewing, add them to cereals, cocktails, breakfast cereals, yoghurts, salads, pastries and even soups! They say that this "seasoning" gives the dish a special, piquant "notes".
Among connoisseurs, there is an opinion that the most useful are berries that have not been processed at all, as well as without adding salt and sugar to them. However, many are also confident that eating these fruits raw is categorically impossible - high content active substances in them can cause poisoning.
However, as with any medicine, in the case of goji berries, it is important to observe the dosage (20-30 grams per day for an adult), pay attention to contraindications (fever, allergies, individual intolerance), and before using, if you already come through drug treatment, you should additionally consult with your doctor.
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