Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum): Composition and Health Effects – a Review
Goji berries contain many nutrients and bioactive compounds which allowed to classify them as superfruits. A short description of the fruits is presented together with cultivation requirements. The chemical composition of the berries and their health-promoting properties are described later in this...
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Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences
2016-06-01
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| description | Goji berries contain many nutrients and bioactive compounds which allowed to classify them as superfruits. A short description of the fruits is presented together with cultivation requirements. The chemical composition of the berries and their health-promoting properties are described later in this literature review. Based on the available data, their potentially beneficial application in dietary prevention of diseases of affluence, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, is elaborated. We also refer to the safety of Goji consumption in the context of ingredients potentially harmful for human health, allergic reactions and the interactions with other substances. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e614a811ba1a4c9b9ffba54e69060aa92025-02-02T15:29:20ZengInstitute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of SciencesPolish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences2083-60072016-06-01662677610.1515/pjfns-2015-0040pjfns-2015-0040Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum): Composition and Health Effects – a ReviewKulczyński Bartosz0Gramza-Michałowska Anna1Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60–624 Poznań, PolandFaculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60–624 Poznań, PolandGoji berries contain many nutrients and bioactive compounds which allowed to classify them as superfruits. A short description of the fruits is presented together with cultivation requirements. The chemical composition of the berries and their health-promoting properties are described later in this literature review. Based on the available data, their potentially beneficial application in dietary prevention of diseases of affluence, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, is elaborated. We also refer to the safety of Goji consumption in the context of ingredients potentially harmful for human health, allergic reactions and the interactions with other substances.http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/pjfns.2016.66.issue-2/pjfns-2015-0040/pjfns-2015-0040.xml?format=INTgoji berriesLycium barbarumbioactive compoundsantioxidantspolyphenolshealth benefits |
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| title | Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum): Composition and Health Effects – a Review |
| title_full | Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum): Composition and Health Effects – a Review |
| title_fullStr | Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum): Composition and Health Effects – a Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum): Composition and Health Effects – a Review |
| title_short | Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum): Composition and Health Effects – a Review |
| title_sort | goji berry lycium barbarum composition and health effects a review |
| topic | goji berries Lycium barbarum bioactive compounds antioxidants polyphenols health benefits |
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