Should you eat goji berries if you are pregnant?

The safety of eating goji berries during pregnancy is a topic of debate. Some sources advise moderate consumption, while others recommend abstaining completely.

I am here to clarify that no studies have been done on pregnant women consuming goji berries.

Studies on rabbits showed that adding 1% goji berries to their diet increased litter weight and improved their reproductive and productive traits. Other research found that supplementing rabbits with 3% goji berries lowered their highest glucose concentration and improved how they responded to insulin.

Both studies indicated further research is needed. However, as these studies were not carried out on humans, it cannot be assumed that the benefits would be the same.

Due to a lack of research on goji berries and pregnancy, it’s advised to refrain from consuming them while pregnant. You might want to explore more on the chemical composition of goji berries and discuss with your doctor to determine whether you should abstain from them entirely.

Most people eat dried goji berries. The small shrub bears bright orange-red fruit and can also be used for making tea with medicinal benefits. The berry shares a similar taste to a cranberry and it has a chewy texture in its dried state, functioning as a raisin substitute in food.

The suggested amount to consume is 28 grams which scores 5 tablespoons or 1/3 cup. Goji berries are mostly made up of carbohydrates (46%), fiber (16%), protein (13%), and fat (1.5%). This makes them a great source of macronutrients as well as micronutrients. We will now outline the nutrient content of goji berries and how it compares to the recommended daily intake for pregnant women.

Wolfberry is sweet, flat, into the liver and kidney meridian, the main effect is to nourish yin and benefit the kidneys, moisten the lungs and nourish the liver, and also has the effect of benefiting the essence of the purpose, can effectively relieve the waist and knees due to pregnancy, dry eyes and astigmatism, but also regulate the immune system.

From the point of view of Chinese medicine, wolfberry itself tonifying the kidney and nourishing the liver have been recorded in ancient books, can improve the deficiency of qi and blood caused by pregnancy, liver and kidney yin deficiency, and at the same time, can improve the eyes caused by pregnancy and many other additional symptoms such as dryness and astigmatism.

In addition, goji berries also have the function of regulating the body’s immune system, can effectively inhibit the growth of tumour factors, and slow down the aging caused by pregnancy.

However, it should be noted that the wolfberry belongs to the warm food, excessive consumption may lead to fire, temper and other adverse effects. Therefore, you need to pay attention to the right amount when consuming, and avoid consuming in the case of cold and fever, inflammation, diarrhoea and over-nutrition.

In addition, the consumption of goji berries to dry chewing consumption of the best results, cleaned and chewed to take, daily consumption is recommended in about 20 capsules. When drinking water, it is recommended that the temperature of the water in fifty or sixty degrees can be.

Overall, during pregnancy, you can consume wolfberries in moderation, but you need to pay attention to the right amount and the way of consumption. If you have any concerns or discomfort, it is advisable to consult a doctor or professional advice.

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