As a traditional Chinese herbal medicine and nourishing ingredient, wolfberry has rich nutritional value and a variety of health effects. The following are the main functions and effects of wolfberry:
Nourishes the liver and kidneys: Goji berry has a sweet taste, returns to the liver and kidney meridians, can nourish the liver and kidney, and has an auxiliary conditioning effect on symptoms caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency, such as soreness in the waist and knees, dizziness, etc.
Nourish the liver and eyes: Goji berries are rich in carotene, vitamin A and other ingredients that are beneficial to eye health, help improve blurred vision and eye fatigue, especially suitable for faint vision and night blindness.
Slows down aging: Goji berries contain antioxidants such as polysaccharides, vitamin E, selenium, flavonoids, etc., which have a strong effect of scavenging free radicals in the body and resisting oxidative stress, helping to slow down the aging process.
Boosts immunity: Goji berry polysaccharide can improve the body's immune function, enhance the activity of phagocytic cells and lymphocytes, and help fight diseases.
Cardiovascular health: Goji berries have the function of lowering blood pressure and regulating blood lipids, helping to prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, such as lowering cholesterol, softening blood vessels, and preventing atherosclerosis.
Anti-fatigue and restorative strength: Goji berries have a certain anti-fatigue effect, help the human body recover energy by nourishing the liver and kidneys, improving body functions.
Liver protection: Studies have shown that wolfberry polysaccharides have a protective effect on experimental liver injury, can reduce serum alanine aminotransferase, and promote the repair of liver injury.
Beauty and beauty: Goji berries can improve the ability to absorb nutrients, help improve skin conditions, and have a certain beauty effect.
Endocrine regulation: Goji berries have a certain effect on the balance of sex hormones, and have a certain auxiliary improvement effect on the symptoms of low libido.
Other health effects: Goji berry can also assist in diabetes, fatty liver, kidney failure and other diseases, with certain antioxidant, anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory effects.
In short, wolfberry is a comprehensive health ingredient, but it should be used in moderation, as excessive amounts may lead to adverse reactions such as fire. When using wolfberry for dietary therapy or health care, it should be carried out according to the individual's physique and specific needs, combined with the guidance of a doctor or dietitian.