What are the benefits and functions of mulberries?
The main nutrients of mulberries are water, sugar, crude protein, ash, crude fiber, free acid, soluble nitrogen-free substances, etc. In addition, mulberries also contain essential amino acids and easily absorbed polysaccharides, rich vitamins, red pigment and human body. The lack of calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and other minerals can enhance immunity, promote the growth of hematopoietic cells, and promote metabolism. It has rich nutritional value and certain pharmacological value.
1. Antioxidant effect: The mulberry polysaccharide contained in mulberry has a scavenging effect on hydroxyl free radicals and superoxide anion free radicals, blocks the free radical reaction chain, and has certain antioxidant and anti-aging effects. Rich in phenolic substances and pigments, it can significantly increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes, and has the function of delaying the memory decline during the aging process.
2. Hypoglycemic effect: Mulberry polysaccharide has obvious hypoglycemic effect, which can basically maintain blood sugar within the normal range.
3. Anti-aging effect: Mulberry anthocyanins can enhance the activity of antioxidant enzymes in the body, inhibit lipid peroxidation, and have obvious anti-aging effects.
