Studies Have Shown That Red Raspberries…

First of all, studies have shown that red raspberries can be amazing for you and your body! Also, no matter if they are eaten fresh or if you made them into a smoothie or raspberry juice, the effect is the same. Furthermore, continue reading to find out all the health benefits…

• First of all, red raspberries contain strong antioxidants such as Vitamin C;
• Also, they contain quercetin and gallic acid that can fight against cancer;
• In addition, these components also fight heart and circulatory disease and age-related decline;
• Raspberries are high in polyphenolic compounds which are also known for their anti-cancer properties;
• Also, they are high in ellagic acid or chemopreventative which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Raspberry as weight loss supplement?

• Because red raspberry ketones are currently being used as weight loss supplement in Japan;
• Also, raspberries are rich in vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acid;
• Consequently, seed oil from red raspberry is popular in the markets, especially in cosmeceutical industry because it has a sun protection factor or SPF of 24 to 50;
• Also, raspberries have a high ORAC level of 24 µmole/TE/g, which made them similar to blueberries. Furthermore, that means that they have a measure of the antioxidant capacity of a substance.

Composition and Nutrition Values of Red Raspberries

Amount in 100g	Block Frozen	IQF	Puree	Juice Concentrate
Brix ( Brix)	10.6-13.0	9.8-11.8	10.5-18.0	45.65-68
Calories (Kcal)	40.60	72.54	60.11	242.40
Calories from fat (Kcal)	0.36	0.14	0.63	0.90
Nutrients
Lipids (g)	0.04	0.02	0.07	0.10
Total Carbohydrates (g)	9.18	16.75	14.12	57.90
Dietary Fiber (g)	1.35	1.68	2.17	0.16
Sugar (g)	4.97	5.15	4.44	46.85
Protein (g)	0.88	1.35	0.75	3.34
Vitamin A (IU)	50.00	38.00	<30.00	n/a
Vitamin C (mg)	17.54	2.38	1.47	2.40
Calcium (mg)	4.99	32.00	21.00	83.00
Iron (mg)	0.38	1.35	031	1.50
Sodium (mg)	0.54	0.51	1.30	65.00

 

• Furthermore, raspberries inhibit production of COX-I and COX-II enzymes;
• Also, anti-inflammatory products like ibuprofen and aspirin, inhibit COX-I and COX-II resulting in the reduction of pain associated with gout, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions;
• In conclusion, taking the individual phytochemicals in the form of dietary supplements it’s not that good. Therefore eating whole berries has been shown in scientific studies to be more beneficial.

Nutraceutical Values

Anthocyanins	20-65 mg/100 g
Ellagic Acid	3.39 mg/g dry wt
ORAC	24 umole TE/g
Salicylic Acid	5 mg/100g
Quercetin	12 mg/100g
Also, Catechins	83 mg/100g

-DHCN.