Golden berry
Possible benefits of the golden berry:
- Packed with Nutrients
- High in Antioxidants
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Boost Immunity
- Benefit Bone Health
- Improve Vision
Agricultural origin: Peru
Allergens
- Wheat: possible cross contamination
- Gluten: possible cross contamination
- Egg: absent
- Milk: absent
- Nuts: possible cross contamination
Nutritional values ( per 100 gram from supplier )
- Energy: 1279 Kj / 303 Kcal
- Fat: 1.1 g / of which saturated: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60.7 / of which sugar: 32.1 g
- Fibers: 10.7 g
- Protein: 7.1 g
- Salt: 0.19 g
Packed with Nutrients
Golden berries have an impressive nutrient profile. They have high amounts of beta-carotene and vitamin K along with a little calcium.
High in Antioxidants
Golden berries are high in plant compounds called antioxidants. Antioxidants protect against and repair the damage caused by free radicals, which are molecules linked to aging and diseases, such as cancer. To date, studies have identified 34 unique compounds in golden berries that may have benefits for health. Furthermore, the phenolic compounds in golden berries were shown to block the growth of breast and colon cancer cells in test-tube studies. In another test-tube study, extracts of fresh and dehydrated golden berries were found to increase the life of cells while preventing the formation of compounds that cause oxidative damage.
Anti-Inflammatory
Compounds in golden berries called Withanolides may have anti-inflammatory effects in your body, potentially protecting against colon cancer.
Boost Immunity
Studies in human cells note that golden berries may help regulate your immune system. The fruit contains multiple polyphenols which block the the release of certain inflammatory immune markers. Additionally, golden berries are a good source of vitamin C. One cup (140 grams) provides 15.4 mg of this vitamin — 21% of the RDI for women and 17% for men. Vitamin C plays several key roles in a healthy immune system response.
Benefit Bone Health
Golden berries are high in vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin involved in bone metabolism. This vitamin is a necessary component of bone and cartilage and is also involved in healthy bone turnover rates, which is how bones break down and reform.
Improve Vision
Golden berries provide lutein and beta-carotene, along with several other carotenoids. A diet high in carotenoids from fruits and vegetables is linked to a lower risk of age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness. Specifically, the carotenoid lutein is well known for preventing eye diseases. Lutein and other carotenoids, including zeaxanthin and lycopene, have also been shown to protect against vision loss from diabetes.
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