Overview of the health benefits of wolfberry tea

Wolfberry tea is a health drink brewed with dried wolfberry as the main raw material. It has the same characteristics as medicine and food. Its core functions includeProtect eyes and improve eyesight, antioxidant, regulate immunity, the secondary functions involve improving sleep and assisting in regulating blood sugar, etc. The primary and secondary structure is clear: eye protection and anti-aging are the primary functions, because wolfberry is rich in carotene and polysaccharides; the second is immune regulation, thanks to the active ingredient wolfberry polysaccharide; other functions, such as nourishing yin and nourishing blood, need to be consumed for a long time to appear. Scientifically recommended drinking is 10-15 grams per day to avoid overdose.

Scientific basis for eye protection and antioxidant

The most significant health effect of wolfberry tea isRelieve visual fatigue. Studies have shown that the β-carotene content in wolfberries is more than twice that of carrots, which can be converted into vitamin A in the body and directly nourish the retina. "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" records its effects of "nourishing the liver and kidneys, benefiting the essence and improving eyesight". In addition, wolfberry polysaccharide (LBP) can scavenge free radicals, and experimental data shows that its antioxidant capacity is 3-5 times that of vitamin C. In the "Compendium of Materia Medica" written by Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty, he particularly emphasized that wolfberry "can strengthen muscles and bones for a long time and make you light up and not grow old".

Immunomodulation and metabolic auxiliary effects

Modern medicine has discovered that wolfberry polysaccharides can activate macrophages and T lymphocytes and enhance the body's defense capabilities. Experiments by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention show that after drinking wolfberry tea for 30 days, subjects’ immunoglobulin IgG levels increased by about 15%. For people with high blood pressure, the betaine component in wolfberry helps lipid metabolism, but attention should be paid to its sugar content, and diabetic patients should control their intake. A study by the Ningxia Academy of Agricultural Sciences pointed out that wolfberry tea has an auxiliary regulatory effect on people with mild blood sugar abnormalities.

Drinking precautions and product selection

High-quality wolfberry tea should be chosenNingxia production areaThe first crop of wolfberry has dark red color and obvious white spots on the pedicle. Well-known brands such as "Bairuiyuan" and "Qilixiang" use freeze-drying technology to retain nutrients. Be wary of inferior products fumigated with sulfur. The water color after brewing should be light golden rather than bright red. The recommended daily amount is 10 grams (about 30 capsules). Excessive consumption may cause internal heat. Combined with chrysanthemum, it can be used to nourish the blood, and soaked with red dates to enhance the blood-tonifying effect. The Chinese Nutrition Society recommends that health-preserving tea drinks must be combined with a regular schedule to be effective.

Comprehensive advice and scientific understanding

Wolfberry tea is a modern presentation of traditional health-preserving wisdom, and its effects need to be viewed rationally: eye protection and anti-aging have clear scientific basis, and other effects are mostly auxiliary. Professor Wang Qi from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine pointed out that "wolfberry should be taken in small amounts for a long time, as eager for quick success will lose its effectiveness." Among the products on the market, the quality of time-honored brands such as Tong Ren Tang and Fang Huichun Tang is relatively guaranteed. Remember:Healthy tea cannot replace drug treatment, sub-healthy people are recommended to drink it under the guidance of a doctor.

Quote sources:
1. "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" 2020 Edition Part 1
2. Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences "Research on Functional Components of Wolfberry" 2018
3. Interview with Professor Wang Qi of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine "TCM Diet Therapy and Health Preservation" 2021
4. Experimental Report of the Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2019