In the 5,000-year-old cultural heritage of China, wolfberry, as a traditional Chinese medicinal material, has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. It is not only a nourishing product respected by doctors throughout the ages, but also a common ingredient in the homes of ordinary people. The wolfberry has the effect of nourishing the kidney, nourishing the liver and brightening the eyes, nourishing the blood and soothing the nerves, quenching thirst, moistening the lungs and relieving cough. In recent years, with the popularization of the concept of health preservation, more and more people have begun to take wolfberry as a choice for daily health care and drink wolfberry water for a long time.
So, what changes will long-term drinking goji berry water bring to the body? Today, let's take a look at this problem, and at the same time, the doctor also reminds that although wolfberry water is beneficial to the human body, it is not suitable for all people, especially the following four types of people, and should be drunk as little as possible.
Drinking wolfberry water for a long time may have these 4 changes in the body.
Improves eyesight: Goji berries are rich in carotene and a variety of vitamins, especially vitamin A and vitamin C, which have a significant effect on protecting eyesight. Long-term consumption of goji berry water can help relieve eye fatigue, dryness, and even improve eye diseases such as night blindness and dry eye.
Enhance immunity: The polysaccharides in wolfberry have the function of enhancing the body's immunity and can help the body resist the invasion of external pathogens. Long-term drinking of wolfberry water can improve the body's resistance and reduce the occurrence of colds and other diseases.
Promote blood circulation: A variety of nutrients in wolfberry, such as iron, zinc and other trace elements, help promote blood circulation and improve the symptoms of anemia. At the same time, wolfberry can also dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and help prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Anti-aging: The antioxidants in goji berries, such as vitamin E and polyphenols, can remove free radicals in the body and delay the aging process of cells. Long-term consumption of wolfberry water can maintain elasticity and reduce the occurrence of wrinkles, thereby achieving the effect of delaying aging.
Although goji berry water has many benefits for the human body, it is not suitable for everyone. The following four groups of people should be extra cautious when drinking wolfberry water, or even try to avoid it:
People with a hot constitution: wolfberry has a sweet taste, but for people with a hot constitution, drinking a large amount of wolfberry water for a long time may lead to excessive heat in the body, and symptoms such as dry mouth, bitter mouth, and mouth ulcers may occur. When drinking wolfberry water, such people can reduce the amount of drinking or pair it with some cool foods, such as chrysanthemums, green tea, etc., to balance the heat in the body.
People with cold and damp heat: In the case of cold and damp heat, the body needs to release the dampness and heat in the body. Goji berries have a tonic effect, which may aggravate the dampness in the body, which is not conducive to the recovery of colds. Therefore, people with cold and dampness should try to avoid drinking wolfberry water, and drink it in moderation after the body has recovered.
People with indigestion: Goji berries contain more sugar and protein, and for people with indigestion, drinking a large amount of goji berry water for a long time may increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, resulting in bloating, diarrhea and other symptoms. When drinking wolfberry water, such people can choose a small amount of multiple times, or with some foods that help digestion, such as hawthorn, tangerine peel, etc.
Diabetic patients: The sugar content in wolfberry is high, and long-term drinking of wolfberry water in large quantities by diabetic patients may lead to an increase in blood sugar, which is not conducive to disease control. Therefore, diabetic patients should try to avoid drinking goji berry water, or drink it in moderation under the guidance of a doctor.
How to drink wolfberry water scientifically.
Drink in moderation: Although goji berry water is beneficial to the human body, more is not always better. Generally speaking, drinking 10-20 grams of water soaked in wolfberries every day can meet the needs of the body. Excessive consumption may lead to an increase in the burden on the body and even adverse reactions.
Varies from person to person: Everyone's physical condition and needs are different, so when drinking goji berry water, you should adjust it according to your actual situation. For example, people with a hot constitution can reduce the amount of food they drink or combine it with cold foods. People with colds and damp heat should stop drinking; People with indigestion can choose a small amount and multiple times.