Raspberry extract is extracted from the fruit of the plant Rubus idaeus L. of the genus Rubus in the Rosaceae family.
Main components of raspberry extract
Flavonoids: such as quercetin and kaempferol, which have multiple biological activities such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Phenolic compounds: including ellagic acid, gallic acid, etc., which have strong antioxidant capacity and help reduce the damage of free radicals to the body.
Terpenoids: such as galanthin and taraxacinol, play a certain role in regulating physiological functions.
Vitamins and minerals: rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, iron, selenium, etc., which are essential for maintaining normal physiological functions of the human body.
Organic acids: containing organic acids such as citric acid and malic acid, which give raspberries a unique flavor and also help promote digestion.
Effects of raspberry extract
Antioxidant: Ingredients such as flavonoids and phenols can effectively remove free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative stress reactions, reduce oxidative damage to cells and tissues, help delay aging, and prevent cardiovascular diseases, cancer and other diseases related to oxidative stress.
Yin kidney, consolidate essence and reduce urine: In traditional Chinese medicine, raspberry extract has the effect of tonifying kidney, consolidate essence and reduce urine. It can be used to treat symptoms such as spermatorrhea, spermatorrhea, enuresis, frequent urination and other symptoms caused by kidney deficiency, and help improve the function of the reproductive system and urinary system.
Improving reproductive function: Studies have shown that raspberry extract may have a certain protective and improving effect on the male reproductive system, can improve sperm quality and vitality, and may also help regulate endocrine and improve reproductive health for women.
Lowering blood sugar: Studies have found that certain components in raspberry extract may play a certain hypoglycemic effect by regulating insulin secretion, improving insulin resistance and other pathways, and have certain benefits for the prevention and auxiliary treatment of diabetes.
Anti-inflammatory: Its active ingredients can inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators and the activation of inflammatory-related signaling pathways, thereby reducing inflammatory reactions, and may have a certain alleviating effect on inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and enteritis.
Protect eyesight: The antioxidant ingredients in raspberries, such as vitamin C and flavonoids, help protect the eyes from free radical damage, prevent eye diseases such as retinopathy and macular degeneration, and have a certain effect on maintaining healthy vision.
Application of raspberry extract
Medical field
Chinese patent medicine: It is an important raw material for many Chinese patent medicines that replenish the kidney and strengthen the essence and regulate urinary system diseases, such as Jinsuo Gujing Pills, which are used to treat kidney deficiency-related diseases.
Health care products: Made into capsules, tablets, oral liquids, etc., as health care products for enhancing immunity, improving reproductive function, regulating blood sugar, etc., suitable for middle-aged and elderly people, people with kidney deficiency, diabetic patients, etc. as daily health care supplements.
Food field
Beverages: Added to fruit juices, tea drinks, sports drinks, etc., to increase the flavor and nutritional value of the drinks, while giving the drinks certain health functions, such as anti-oxidation and vitamin supplementation.
Pastry: used to make cakes, biscuits and other pastries, which can not only improve the taste and flavor of pastries, but also improve their nutritional value and make pastries more distinctive.
Jam: made into raspberry jam, which can be spread on bread, biscuits, or used to make desserts to increase the taste and nutrition of food.
Cosmetics field
Skin care products: due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, it is added to skin care products such as creams, lotions, and masks, which helps to delay skin aging, reduce the formation of wrinkles and spots, and can also soothe sensitive skin and reduce skin inflammation.
Shampoo: added to shampoo, it helps nourish the scalp, promote hair growth, improve hair quality, and prevent problems such as hair loss and dandruff.