Goji berry, as a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, possesses remarkable medicinal properties whether used in soups, decoctions, or teas. There are black goji berries and red goji berries. What's the difference between them? Is it better for men to drink black goji berry or red goji berry?
The difference between black goji berry and red goji berry
1. Appearance and Taste
Black goji berry
Wild, small grains, flat black fruit, with very low sugar content. It has only a slight sweetness when chewed directly, and diabetics can eat it with confidence.
Red goji berry
Flat, elongated red fruit, with high sugar content, and a sweet taste when chewed directly.
2. Consumption Method and Dosage
Black goji berry
Rich in anthocyanins, it has certain requirements for soaking water temperature. It should be brewed with warm water or cold water below 60°C. Because anthocyanins are easily destroyed at high temperatures, it cannot be decocted at high temperatures for a long time. Black goji berry is very nourishing, and the daily consumption for adults is about 5g.
Red goji berry
It is not afraid of high temperatures and can be chewed directly, brewed in water, soaked in wine, or used in soups. The daily consumption for adults is about 20g.
Is it better for men to drink black goji berry or red goji berry?
The effects are different. First, the origin of red goji berry is the most important. The goji berry from Zhongning is of special premium quality. Goji berries grown in other places have excessive sugar content, and their nutritional value is also greatly reduced. Red goji berry is very effective for kidney deficiency, excessive sweating, frequent fatigue, and listlessness. It is suitable for long-term use.
Blueberries are good for beauty and eyes, while the nutritional content of black goji berry is more than 20 times that of blueberries, mainly for anti-aging, improving skin, and the endocrine system.
Which one is better for nourishing the kidneys, red goji berry or black goji berry?
The effects are similar
Speaking purely from the function of nourishing the kidneys, the kidney-nourishing effect of black goji berry and red goji berry is the same. After people take these two types of goji berries, they can achieve a good kidney-nourishing effect. If male friends suffer from premature ejaculation and sexual dysfunction, it can be relieved by taking goji berries. However, to nourish the kidneys through goji berries, one must persist for a long time. Generally, at least 20-30 grams of goji berries need to be taken daily, and if taken continuously for half a year, the effect of nourishing the kidneys can be seen.
Black goji berry is more nutritious
As for black goji berry and red goji berry, the biggest difference is that black goji berry contains a very rich amount of anthocyanin, which is not found in red goji berry. According to research, anthocyanin is the most natural free radical scavenger, with excellent anti-free radical and antioxidant effects. After taking it, it can have good beauty and skin-care effects, and can also delay human aging. Therefore, the nutrition in black goji berry is richer than that in red goji berry. Therefore, in daily life, everyone can eat more red goji berry.