Basic information
Source: Generally, Lycium barbarum L. from the Solanaceae family is used. Or the dried mature fruits of Lycium chinense Miller are used as raw materials.
Appearance: Usually fine powder in orange-yellow or brownish-yellow color.
Smell and taste: It has the unique aroma of wolfberry and a slightly sweet taste.
Nutritional components
Polysaccharides: Lycium barbarum polysaccharides are one of its main active ingredients and have various health benefits, such as regulating immunity, antioxidation, and lowering blood sugar.
Vitamins: Rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, C, etc., among which the content of vitamin C is relatively high, even exceeding that of oranges. It has antioxidant effects and can maintain the health of the skin and mucous membranes. Minerals: It contains various minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and selenium, which play an important role in maintaining bone health, promoting hematopoietic function and antioxidation.
Amino acids: Goji berry powder contains a variety of essential amino acids for the human body, which are important raw materials for protein synthesis and help maintain normal metabolism and physiological functions of the body.
Other ingredients: It also contains carotene, betaine and other components. Carotene can be converted into vitamin A in the body, which is beneficial to eye health. Betaine has the functions of protecting the liver and regulating blood lipids.
Efficacy and function
Antioxidant and anti-aging: Antioxidant components such as Lycium barbarum polysaccharides and vitamin C can reduce the damage of free radicals to the body, slow down the aging process of cells, and prevent various chronic diseases.
Immune regulation: It can enhance the immune function of the body, improve the body's resistance, and prevent diseases such as colds.
Protecting eyes: Rich in vitamin A and carotene, it helps maintain normal visual function, prevent night blindness, dry eyes and other eye diseases, and is especially beneficial for people who use their eyes frequently.
Lowering blood sugar and blood lipid: It has a certain regulatory effect on blood sugar and blood lipid, which is helpful for preventing and improving metabolic diseases such as diabetes and hyperlipidemia.
Protecting the liver: It can alleviate liver damage, promote liver cell regeneration, and has a certain protective effect on alcohol-induced liver injury, drug-induced liver injury, etc.
Improving sleep: It has a certain sedative and calming effect, can relieve anxiety, improve sleep quality, and has a certain improvement effect on problems such as insomnia, frequent dreams, and light sleep.
Application field
In the food industry: It can be added as a nutritional fortifier to foods such as bread, biscuits, candies, and dairy products, enhancing the nutritional value and health benefits of the food. It can also be used to make solid beverages, meal replacement powder, preserved fruits and other products, and can be directly brewed for drinking.
In the field of health supplements: Health supplements that are often made into capsules, tablets, oral liquids and other forms are used to regulate body functions, enhance immunity, delay aging, etc.
In the field of cosmetics: Due to its antioxidant and anti-aging properties, it is widely used in cosmetics such as face creams, masks, and essences, which can improve problems like dull, dry, and wrinkled skin, making the skin smoother and more delicate.