Goldenberries; The Essential Multivitamin Supplement

Eating goldenberries might be even better than taking a daily multivitamin supplement, this marvelous small fruit is packed with vitamins A, C, D, and B-complex vitamins including B12. These vitamins are essential for a healthy well-being, and can even prevent cancer and heart diseases. Lets take a look at the health benefits our body can enjoy by only eating goldenberries.

100g of goldenberries provides 14% Recommended Daily Intake of vitamin A. Vitamin A contains pigments that allow our eyes to adjust to changes in light, helping to sustain good eyesight, also vitamin A improves immune system function, growth of the bones, skin health, and gene transcription.  Additionally it is an anti-oxidant, which means that it neutralizes the harmful outcomes of free-radicals. See “ Goldenberries and the Power of Antioxidants”

100g of goldenberries provides 18% (11mg) RDI of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps the body form and maintain connective tissue, including bones, blood vessels, and skin, it also protects against heart disease, aid in the absorption of iron, and decrease cholesterol and triglycerides, helping neutralize the effects of nitrites. Vitamin C reduces blood pressure level, making certain the appropriate dilation of bloodstream, battles cataracts, and also improves the defense mechanisms. 

B-vitamin complex are essential nutrients that help convert our food into fuel, allowing us to stay
energized throughout the day. Goldenberries are an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and vitamin B12,  these vitamins are rarely found in plant foods . All these B vitamins team up to promote healthy skin and hair and even prevent memory loss and migraines.

100g of goldenberries provide 7.3% (0.110mg) RDI of vitamin B1 (Thiamine).B1 vitamin is necessary to break down carbohydrates, it also helps the body make healthy new cells. Vitamin B1 is often called an anti-stress vitamin because of its ability to protect the immune system. 

100g of goldenberries provide 2% (0.040mg) RDI of vitamin B2 (Riboflavin). This B vitamin is important for red blood cell production, which is necessary for transporting oxygen throughout the body, it also works as an antioxidant to help fight free radicals and may prevent early aging and the development of heart disease. B2 can also help fight off migraines.

100g of goldenberry provide 14% (2.800mg) RDI of vitamin B3 (Niacin). One of the primary uses for B3 vitamin is to boost HDL cholesterol. Vitamin B3 deficiency in individuals is caused by the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, therefore goldenberries are recommended for people with addiction problems; also, B3 vitamin has been found to treat acne.

100g of goldenberry provide 5% (0.065mg) RDI of vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine). B6 vitamin helps regulate levels of amino acids associated with heart disease. B6 vitamin is also a major player in mood and sleep patterns because it helps the body produce stress hormones; some studies suggest that vitamin B6 can reduce inflammation for people with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

100g of goldenberry provide 16% RDI of vitamin B12 (Cobalamin). Vitamin B12 is necessary to produce red blood cells and helps in the process of creating the oxygen carrying protein, hemogloblin. Since vitamin B12 is rarely found in plant foods, goldenberries are a must have for people following a vegetarian or vegan diet.

A person can obtain up to 40% RDI of vitamin D from goldenberries. Vitamin D is important for good overall health and strong and healthy bones. It’s also an important factor in making sure your muscles, heart, lungs and brain work well and that your body can fight infection. Your body can make its own vitamin D from sunlight, only a very small amount comes from few foods you eat; gladly the goldenberry is one of those few.

If you want to find out how to cook with goldenberries, we have a great selection of recipes for you to browse in our blog.