According to research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, mulberries are a rich source of anthocyanin, especially cyanidin-3-glucoside, which has the ability to neutralize free radicals, protecting kidney cells from oxidative stress, the leading cause of renal cau damage and renal pipeline inflammation.
Resveratrol, a famous polyphenol found in red grapes, is also found in significant amounts in mulberries. According to Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity Journal, resveratrol from mulberries has the following effects:
Reduces renal inflammation, inhibits enzymes that damage renal tissue.
Increases nitric oxide production, which dilates vessels and improves blood circulation to the renal cortex.
Activate Sirtuins (an anti-aging protein group), slowing down the progression of kidney failure in the elderly or people with risk factors.
High blood pressure is one of the main causes of chronic kidney damage.
mulberries contain a lot of natural potassium24mg/100g), which helps to counteract the salt-hopping effect of sodium, thereby stabilizing blood pressure. Flavonoids in mulberries also have the ability to inhibit the enzyme angiotensin (ACE), an important target in the treatment of high blood pressure.
mulberries are nutritious but have a welcoming properties, if eaten incorrectly, they can easily cause stomach pain and diarrhea. WHO recommends the following use:
You should eat ripe mulberries thoroughly, do not eat mulberries that are still green because they can contain alkaloids that affect digestion.
Eat in the morning or early afternoon, avoid eating when hungry or right before bed.
Recommended dosage: 80-120g per time, 2-3 times per week.
Can be used as a light cooking, soaked in honey, made without added sugar smoothies, or combined with congee dishes, refreshing sweet soup.
Although mulberries help control blood sugar, people who are taking diabetes medication, blood pressure medication or diuretic medication should discuss with their doctor before eating them regularly, to avoid interactions that lower sugar or lower blood pressure too much.
People with irritable bowel syndrome, cold stomach, or diarrhea should avoid eating raw mulberries, but should eat them in cooked or dried form.
