A Review of Composition and Health Effects of <i>Lycium barbarum</i>

Emine Kocyigit; Nevin Sanlier

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A Review of Composition and Health Effects of Lycium barbarum

Emine Kocyigit, Nevin Sanlier

Published in International Journal of Chinese Medicine (Volume 1, Issue 1)

Received: 24 December 2016 Accepted: 5 January 2017 Published: 24 January 2017

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Abstract

Lycium barbarum has a radical place in traditional Chinese medicine, also draws attention due to the potential health benefits in recent years. The antioxidant effects of Lycium barbarum have been studied in many aspects: as an anti-aging agent, for general health protection, against tumor growth, for the development of the immune system regulatory, to develop vision, and to protect against cancer and diabetes. High amounts of polysaccharide and carotenoid content are the main components of the antioxidant activity. The structure also contains a high percentage of B group vitamins, such as B₁, B₂, B₆, and minerals, such as Fe, Zn, and Cu. Although it is natively grown in China and other Asian countries, it’s also cultivated in the Mediterranean countries, North America, and Australia. In this study, the components of Lycium barbarum, their properties, and its positive and negative effects on human health are presented.

Published in	International Journal of Chinese Medicine (Volume 1, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijcm.20170101.11
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Lycium barbarum, Lycium barbarum Polysaccharide, Nutrition, Health Effect

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Nevin Sanlier

Faculty of Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetic Department, Ankara, Turkey

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