Can dried mulberries slow down aging?
Jul 31, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, dried mulberries have a certain effect in delaying aging to some extent. However, consumption should be moderated, as excessive intake may stimulate the stomach and spleen due to its cold nature, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort and affecting nutrient absorption. Individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold should consume dried mulberries cautiously to avoid exacerbating internal cold symptoms. As a daily food item, its ability to delay aging is limited and cannot replace a healthy lifestyle.
Generally speaking, dried mulberry fruits have a certain effect in delaying aging, and the detailed analysis is as follows:
Dried mulberry fruits are rich in various antioxidant substances such as anthocyanins, vitamin C, and polyphenolic compounds. These substances can effectively eliminate free radicals constantly produced in the body. Free radicals are significant factors leading to cellular aging and the decline of tissue and organ functions. Removing free radicals can reduce their damaging effects on cellular structures, protect normal cellular physiological functions, and thus help delay the aging process to some extent. Moreover, dried mulberry fruits have functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys and replenishing essential bodily substances such as blood, thereby supporting the nourishment of internal organs and tissues, maintaining coordinated organ functions, and helping delay aging signs caused by physical depletion.
Consumption of dried mulberry fruits should be controlled, as excessive intake may irritate the stomach and spleen due to its cold nature, causing gastrointestinal discomfort and affecting nutrient absorption. Individuals with cold deficiency of the spleen and stomach should consume them cautiously to avoid exacerbating internal cold deficiency symptoms. As a daily food item, its effect in delaying aging is limited and cannot replace a healthy lifestyle. It should be combined with a balanced diet, moderate exercise, and so on. If significant aging-related discomfort occurs, timely attention and professional guidance should be sought when necessary.
