Vietnam has a precious plant rich in vitamin C, which helps control blood sugar and nourish the liver effectively

This plant is associated with many folk remedies, bringing many health benefits.

White mulberry has the scientific name Morus alba , a popular plant species in Vietnam. This tree has a height of 10 - 20m with roots deep into the ground. The leaves are 5 - 10m long and about 4 - 8m wide, thin, soft and have a pointed tip at the tip. When young, white mulberries are usually white or light green and gradually turn red and possibly even dark purple when ripe.

According to scientific studies, the leaves and fruits of the white mulberry tree contain all important nutrients for the body, including: Iron, riboflavin, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, phosphorus and calcium. In particular, the amount of vitamin C in white mulberries is up to 130% of the daily required amount to help prevent oxidation and cool the body. This plant also contains significant amounts of fiber and a variety of organic compounds such as zeaxanthin, resveratrol, anthocyanins, lutein and other polyphenolic compounds.

Below are the golden uses that this plant brings to our health:

1. Control blood sugar

According to studies, white mulberries contain several active ingredients that work in a similar way to some medications used for type 2 diabetes. Those active ingredients slow down the breakdown of sugars in the intestines so they can be absorbed. absorbed more slowly into the blood. This helps the body keep blood sugar levels within a stable range.

White mulberry is a popular plant in Vietnam.

In four clinical trials of 101 healthy people, white mulberry leaf extract reduced carbohydrate digestion and absorption, leading to reduced blood sugar and insulin spikes after meals.

In a study on mice, mulberry leaves also aided in maintaining the function of the beta cells of the pancreas, which produce insulin.

2. Prevent cancer

White mulberries contain many beneficial compounds such as vitamin C, flavonoids, phenolic acids and alkaloids with antioxidant and anti-cancer activities that help detoxify harmful free radicals.

White mulberry also contains Cyanidin 3-rutinoside and cyanidin 3-glucoside . These two anthocyanins have strong anti-cancer properties, along with the ability to inhibit the invasion and migration of human lung cancer A549 cells. Mulberry extract also delays the maturation and death of human colorectal cancer cells. Not only that, it also stops the cell cycle in cancer cells by reducing the concentration of cyclin D1 protein in that cell.

3. Enhance cardiovascular health

Mulberries are rich in fiber and contain about 25% of the soluble fiber pectin which can help protect against free radical damage in the heart and blood vessels, and is effective in lowering cholesterol.

White mulberries are also rich in antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, which have been widely studied for their cardioprotective effects. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that anthocyanins in white mulberry extract significantly reduced free radical damage leading to inhibition of LDL (bad cholesterol) oxidation. . Furthermore, the anthocyanin components of white mulberry are also considered to prevent atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

The amount of vitamin C in white mulberries is up to 130% of the daily required amount.

4. Healthy weight loss

A study on 46 overweight subjects showed the surprising ability of white mulberry to help lose weight. Accordingly, experts divided the above 46 overweight people into two groups. Both groups were given the same diet with 1300 Kcal per day. In it, one group consumed an additional 2400mg of white mulberry extract, the other group received a placebo. After 3 months, the group consuming white mulberries lost about 10% of their body weight, while the other group only lost 3%.

Other studies also show that white mulberry combined with other plant extracts can effectively suppress appetite and reduce fat intake.

5. Good for the liver

In many different studies, scientists have found that white mulberry has the ability to prevent fat accumulation in the liver, preventing the onset of fatty liver disease.

Specifically, in 2013, the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry published a study showing that anthocyanins found in white mulberries help prevent fat accumulation and promote fat elimination from the liver. Experts concluded that anthocyanins in this fruit can prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Another study from Taiwan (China) published in this journal also showed similar results. Experts found that white mulberry extract significantly reduces fat accumulation , inhibits fatty acid synthesis and stimulates fatty acid oxidation. They also concluded that white mulberry extract may have a positive effect in effectively preventing fatty liver disease.