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Raspberry Leaf

Known as “the woman’s herb,” it is naturally high in vitamins and minerals we need for female health specifically: magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, and vitamins B, A, C, and E. The high level of B vitamins in particular makes it useful for relieving nausea, soothing leg cramps, and improving sleep. This herb will help with immune support, pregnancy and labor, and dental health.

RED RASPBERRY LEAF

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Raspberries have got most of the nutrients your body needs every day. From reducing the risk of cancers to improving heart health, the health benefits of raspberries are numerous.

Besides being nutritious, they taste delicious and leave you craving more even after having a handful of these fruits. Curious to know more?

This article explores what raspberries are all about, their many benefits, nutritional profile, and more.

Keep reading.

What Is A Raspberry?

The raspberry belongs to numerous plant species in the rose family. It is a perennial fruit, and the plant has woody stems. Given their rich color and juicy taste (and the wonderful benefits, obviously), ralspberries are one of the most consumed fruits on the planet.

Are raspberries good for you? Well, the fruit is great as it offers numerous benefits – a few of them being protection against diseases like cancer and diabetes and prevention of ailments related to the heart.

And then, we have ORAC – which sets raspberries apart from most fruits. Also known as Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, ORAC is a method of measuring the antioxidant content of various food items. Raspberry has one of the highest ORAC values – one cup of the fruit has an ORAC value of 6058 µmol per 100 grams.

For this reason alone, raspberries deserve a liberal amount of space on your plate.

Before we go any further, let’s read a little of the history of this fruit.

History Of Raspberries

Two of the most common varieties of raspberries are the red and black ones. Red raspberries are believed to have been brought to North America by prehistoric individuals, while the black ones are native to the West.

But, all in all, there are over 200 varieties of raspberries. Now, that’s huge, isn’t it?

Though the fruit is where most benefits lie, the historical evidence states the value of its leaves as well. In fact, the leaves of the raspberry plant are still used to prepare herbal teas – which, in turn, are used for treating certain digestive issues.

As per the American Institute for Cancer Research, raspberries are rich in ellagic acid, which has displayed the ability to prevent various cancers (1). These include cancers of the skin, lung, bladder, breast, and esophagus. This is because ellagic acid has been found to utilize various cancer-fighting methods at once. Ellagic acid acts as an antioxidant, deactivates specific carcinogensi  , and slows down the reproduction of certain cancer cells.

Numerous studies have been conducted on black raspberries too – they were found to alter genes and bring them back to normalcy (in the case of esophageal cancer), and aid in the treatment (2). Black raspberries were also found to restore tumor suppressive activity, thereby aiding cancer treatment (3).

As per an American study, red raspberries have a minor role to play in treating cancers of the stomach and colon (4). They were also found to inhibit the growth of cervical cancer cells (5).

Another American study had supported the chemopreventivei  properties of black raspberries, especially in the case of oral cancer (6). These anti-carcinogenic properties of raspberries can largely be attributed to the presence of anthocyanins. These anthocyanins are naturally occurring compounds that offer the colored pigment to fruits and vegetables. They inhibit cell transformation, suppress inflammation, and induce normal functioning in cancer cells (7).

3. Enhance Fertility And Improve Sexual Health

The high levels of antioxidants in raspberries might protect the sperm from oxidative damage. The vitamin C and magnesium in the fruit enhance male fertility and the production of respectively (19). Due to their fertility-boosting properties, raspberries can also make for a perfect bedtime snack.

Antioxidants are also believed to protect the embryo post conception, thereby decreasing the risk of miscarriage (20).

Raspberries also contain proanthocyanidins that relax the blood vessels and allow the blood to flow to the sensitive areas for greater arousal. The zinc in the fruit helps stimulate libido (21).

4. Help Treat Diabetes

As per a report published by the Michigan State University, other phytonutrients in raspberries were found to work with certain inactive hormones in the body to improve insulin balance and blood sugar balance – thereby improving the conditions of obese individuals who have type 2 diabetes (22).

Also, according to a Slovakian study, raspberries could be included in the diets of individuals who are trying to manage the early stages of type 2 diabetes (23).

5. Aid Weight Loss

This could be attributed to the fiber and manganese in raspberries. Fiber, as we had already discussed, keeps you full for longer and discourages you from binging. In fact, the fiber in a serving of raspberries is more than a serving of bran flakes or oatmeal itself. Manganese boosts your metabolism and helps burn fat faster (24).

The amount of calories in raspberries are low, and are fat-free, so they could be a healthy addition to your weight loss diet. The berries are also low in glycemic index (GI). Foods low in GI have little impact on blood sugar – hence, your blood sugar levels are unlikely to spike.

As per an American study, the raspberry ketones in raspberries were found to have a weight loss potential in preliminary tests on rodents (25). Similar findings could be possible in humans, though further research is required in this aspect. The raspberry ketones were also found to prevent weight gain in mice due to a high-fat diet. Now, this seems promising for us humans, doesn’t it?

The raspberry ketones could also increase fat breakdown, which might eventually contribute to weight loss (26). This is achieved by enhancing lipid metabolismi  , which appears to be the primary function of raspberry ketones (27).

We have already seen raspberry ketones increase the levels of adiponectin. This protein has found to accelerate fat breakdown (28).

Raspberries also contain another compound called resveratrol – this converts the bad fat in the body into good fat, which helps burn calories (29).