Abstract
Since ancient times, it has been noticed that Goji berry fruit juice, roots and leaves consist of ingredients that contain a wide variety of bioactive substances. The consumption of goji berry fruits results in properties which improve the subjective feeling of general well-being. The aim of this work is to present the information from the existing literature on the possible role of goji berry plant parts and their extracts as a functional food. Lycium barbarum Polysaccharides (LBP) and polyphenols are the most researched aspects of fruits associated with the promotion of human health. Goji berry fruits demonstrated anti-oxidative properties that are associated with age-related diseases such as diabetes, atherosclerosis and antitumor and immunoregulatory activities. Bioactive secondary metabolites contained in fruit lead to positive effects for human vision, while other biochemicals contained in the root bark have shown hepatoprotective and inhibitory actions on the rennin/angiotensin system. The results presented so far in the literature verify their use in traditional medicine.
Highlights
The objective of this paper is to provide a review of phytochemical studies that have addressed the beneficial effects for human health of bioactive compounds contained in
Changbo et al [30] have shown that the administration of Lycium barbarum Polysaccharides (LBP) in mice can reduce the oxidative stress caused after exercise in swimming, increasing the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), CAT and glutathione peroxidase (GPx)
There are many scientific research results that support the positive effects of the consumption of goji berry fruits and their plant parts extracts
Summary
Modern life-styles and dietary habits are the main cause of several human modern diseases such as diabetes, hepatitis and cardiovascular issues [1–3]. The high concentrations of phytochemicals found in plants are accumulated mainly in their fruits and vegetables. Antioxidant compounds including phenolics, anthocyanins, carotenoids, and tocopherols may be used as a supplement for the human body by acting as natural antioxidants [14]. The consumption of fruit and vegetables has been linked with several health benefits, as a result of medicinal properties and high nutritional value [15] and is recommended by many scientists throughout the world [16]. Among important plant species with significant biomedical issues is the Goji berry where fruit juice, roots and leaves contain ingredients that have a variety of bioactive properties [21–24]. Search terms included combinations of the following: “goji berry”, “Lycium barbarum”, “health promoting effects”, “phytochemical”,. Nutraceuticals 2022, 2 was restricted to articles in English that addressed the phytochemical constituents and pharmacological properties of goji berries
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