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What happens if you drink too much water infused with goji berries?

May 10, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Lycium barbarum (goji berry) is warm in nature. Consuming excessive amounts of goji berry-infused water may cause excessive internal heat, leading to symptoms such as sore throat, gum bleeding, and oral ulcers, which can cause physical discomfort and affect daily life and work. Additionally, because goji berries have the effect of nourishing qi and blood, overconsumption may result in excessive qi and blood, increasing vascular pressure in areas such as the nasal mucosa, thereby making nosebleeds more likely.

Drinking too much water infused with goji berries may cause heatiness, nosebleeds, eye discomfort, increased gastrointestinal burden, elevated blood sugar levels, and other issues.

1. Heatiness: Goji berries are warm in nature. Excessive consumption of goji berry-infused water may lead to excessive internal heat, causing symptoms of heatiness such as sore throat, gum bleeding, and mouth ulcers, which can make one feel physically uncomfortable and affect daily life and work.

2. Nosebleeds: Due to the blood-nourishing properties of goji berries, excessive consumption may lead to overactive blood circulation, increasing vascular pressure in areas like the nasal mucosa and making nosebleeds more likely, especially in individuals with a naturally "hot" body constitution.

3. Eye discomfort: Although goji berries offer certain benefits to eye health, excessive intake may have the opposite effect. It may cause symptoms such as red and swollen eyes or blurred vision, as excessive internal heat can affect the liver meridian, which in turn impacts the eyes.

4. Increased gastrointestinal burden: Drinking excessive amounts of goji berry-infused water can increase the digestive burden on the gastrointestinal tract, potentially leading to indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other issues. Those with weak spleen and stomach function should pay particular attention to controlling their intake to avoid damaging these organs.

5. Elevated blood sugar: Goji berries contain a certain amount of natural sugars. Long-term excessive consumption of goji berry water may lead to increased blood sugar levels, which is unfavorable for individuals with diabetes or those struggling to manage their blood sugar levels, thereby increasing the risk of diabetes-related complications.

Although drinking goji berry-infused water offers certain nourishing benefits, excessive consumption may lead to various adverse effects. Therefore, it is important to consume it in moderation and adjust intake according to individual health conditions.

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