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Goji berry (Lycium barbarum) consumption is related with decrease in serum lipids and body fat in healthy individuals

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigated the effects of goji berry consumption on serum lipids and body fat. There were 70 healthy participants (control group: n = 35; study group: n = 35). For 8 weeks, the study group consumed goji berry (20 g/day), while the control group received no intervention. Every 15 days, 3 day records of food consumption and physical activity were obtained. At the beginning and the end of the study, measurements were obtained for total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). The intervention group showed post-intervention decreases in body weight, body fat, waist circumference, and hip circumference ( p < 0.05). This group also showed decreases in total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, triglyceride, and LDL/HDL in intra-comparisons ( p < 0.001). Furthermore, the group had lower LDL and LDL/HDL and higher mean HDL than the control group ( p < 0.001). Goji berry could thus improve blood-lipid profiles and decrease body weight and fat. Future studies on long-term effects and mechanisms may reveal more information about potential health benefits.

Source: Journal of Berry Research

DOI: 10.1177/18785093251382509

Authors: İlknur Kakici, Ceren Gezer

Institution: Eastern Mediterranean University

Language: English

Topic: Natural Products and Biological Research

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,150