Speaking of goji berries, I believe everyone is very familiar with them, but what about black goji berries? I estimate that few people have taken the time to learn about them. What are black goji berries? What are their effects and benefits? It is said online that black goji berries are not only rich in nutritional value and can boost immunity, but also have anti-cancer properties. Is this true?
What is the nutritional value of black goji berries? Let's take a look together!
Black goji berries are sweet in taste and neutral in nature, rich in various nutrients such as protein, goji polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and more.
At the same time, it is also rich in anthocyanins. Its anthocyanin content even exceeds that of blueberries, making it the natural wild plant with the highest anthocyanin content discovered to date. Anthocyanins can improve blood circulation and help our already declining capillaries gradually recover, so the anthocyanin in black goji berries is called the "antidote for arteriosclerosis".
Do black goji berries really have anti-cancer effects?
The anthocyanins in black goji berries are hailed as a "miracle cancer drug" mainly because the anthocyanins in them can eliminate free radicals in the body, effectively prevent the generation of cancer cells, and thus achieve the goal of preventing and fighting cancer. However, experts are currently still in the research stage regarding the anti-cancer effects of black goji berries. Whether it can fight cancer awaits further research, and any claims of efficacy must be based on scientific evidence.
However, we cannot deny that black goji berries do have certain health benefits for the human body, and the anthocyanins in them are particularly beneficial for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In other aspects, consumers should approach it rationally and not have overly high expectations.
What are the precautions to be aware of when consuming black goji berries?
1. They can be taken orally directly, or used to make tea or soak in wine, just like regular goji berries.
2. They can also be used to make infused water, but the daily consumption should be limited to 5 grams, and they should not be consumed in excess.
3. When black goji berries are soaked in water, the water will turn blue or purple. This is a normal phenomenon.