Plant Extract

The main source of goji polysaccharides is the ripe fruit of the Solanaceae plants Lycium barbarum L. or Lycium chinense Mill.. Goji berries are typically harvested when the fruit is ripe, and after undergoing processing such as drying, the polysaccharides are obtained through specific extraction processes.

The primary active component of goji polysaccharides is Lycium barbarum Polysaccharides (LBP), a water-soluble polysaccharide composed of various monosaccharides, including arabinose, glucose, galactose, mannose, xylose, and rhamnose. In addition to LBP, goji extracts also contain carotenoids, betaine, a variety of amino acids, vitamins (such as vitamins B1, B2, C, E, etc.), and numerous trace elements.

Applications

Health Benefits and Applications

1.Enhancing Immune Function: Goji polysaccharides can boost the body's non-specific and cellular immune functions, increasing the phagocytic capacity of macrophages and enhancing the activity of T lymphocytes, with particularly noticeable effects when immune function is compromised.

2.Antioxidant and Anti-aging Effects: Goji polysaccharides possess strong antioxidant capabilities, capable of scavenging free radicals in the body, reducing oxidative damage, and thereby slowing down the aging process.

3.Liver Protection: Goji extracts have a protective effect on the liver, helping to lower cholesterol levels and prevent the accumulation of fat in the liver, thus alleviating liver damage.

4.Blood Sugar and Lipid Regulation: Goji polysaccharides can help reduce blood sugar and lipid levels, playing a certain role in the prevention and improvement of metabolic diseases such as diabetes and hyperlipidemia.

5.Anti-fatigue and Enhanced Hypoxia Tolerance: Goji polysaccharides can significantly increase the body's tolerance to hypoxia, prolong swimming time, and have anti-fatigue effects.

6.Other Benefits: Goji extracts also have multiple effects, including radiation resistance, liver protection, vision improvement, and promotion of hematopoietic functions.

Goji polysaccharides are widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, health care, and cosmetics industries. In the food sector, they can be added as a functional food ingredient to products such as beverages, health foods, and nutritional supplements. In the pharmaceutical and health care fields, they are commonly formulated into tablets, capsules, oral liquids, and other forms for consumption. In cosmetics, they are added to skincare products due to their antioxidant and skin-improving properties, helping to delay skin aging.

As a natural active ingredient, goji polysaccharides offer a variety of health and medicinal benefits, providing people with effective options for improving health and preventing diseases.