5 Health Benefits Of Eating Raspberry

Though long considered to be a jungle berry in India, raspberries ‘rasbhari’ are fast reclaiming its place in the Indian Kitchen as a nutraceutical – a medicinal berry that potentially offers amazing health benefits.

Raspberry is a reddish-pink fruit. They appear as little bunches of drupelets which are tightly packed together. They have a sharp and sweet taste. There are various types of raspberries such as red, purple, black, golden, or yellow. Red raspberry is the commonest available.

# Boosts eye health

1. The polyphenolic compounds and flavonoids present in raspberries boost eye health. Thevitamin A and C content fights eye disease by cleansing the eye membranes and preventing drying.

2. The high content of vitamin C protects eye damage and prevents the formation of cataracts.

3. The antioxidant zeaxanthin found in raspberry filters out harmful blue light rays.

4. It protects the eyes from age-related macular degeneration.

# Prevents cancer

1. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds of raspberry aids in the prevention of cancer by decreasing the reproduction of cancer cells.

2. The high content of ellagic acid in raspberries contributes towards the prevention of various cancers such as cancers of the lung, skin, bladder, oesophagus, and breast. Elegiac acid slows down the reproduction of certain cancer cells.

# Boosts memory

1. Raspberries are rich in phytonutrients which help in boosting and maintaining memory function.

2. The polyphenol content of raspberries helps in enhancing the age-related cognitive decline.

3. The vitamins C and E present in raspberry helps protect a person’s ability to think and memorise as they get older.

# Enhances fertility

1. The high antioxidant content of rasbhari protects the sperms from oxidative damage. It also protects the embryo post-conception, hence, reducing the risk of miscarriage.

2. The vitamin C and magnesium content boost male fertility and the production of testosterone respectively.

3. The zinc content of the fruit helps stimulate libido.

4. The proanthocyanidins content relaxed the blood vessels, permitting the blood to flow to the sensitive areas for greater arousal.

# Other possible benefits

Raspberry produces several health benefits, apart from the health benefits mentioned above, it also produces few more such as keeps the joints healthy, prevents diabetes, maintains cardiovascular health, aids weight loss, enhances immunity, slows down ageing, improves digestion, alleviates arthritis, aids women’s health, improves hair health, fights eczema,reduces the risk of heart disease, and boosts immunity.