Can dried mulberries protect vision?
Jul 31, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, dried mulberries can help support vision protection. Consumption of dried mulberries should be moderated, as excessive intake may, due to its cold nature, irritate the stomach and intestines and cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold should consume them cautiously to avoid worsening symptoms of internal cold deficiency. As a daily food item, its effect on vision protection is limited and cannot replace scientifically-based eye care habits or treatments for eye diseases.
Generally speaking, dried mulberries can help protect vision to some extent. The detailed analysis is as follows:
Dried mulberry has a sweet and sour taste, with a slightly cold nature, and enters the liver meridian. It can nourish liver yin and enrich liver blood, adequately nourishing the liver, thereby benefiting the eyes through the liver's function, helping protect vision. Moreover, dried mulberries are rich in anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant that reduces free radical damage to retinal cells, protects retinal structure and function, helps relieve eye fatigue, and improves vision. At the same time, the vitamin A contained in dried mulberries is an essential substance for maintaining eye health and promoting the development of retinal photoreceptor cells, which can prevent vision problems such as night blindness.
Consumption of dried mulberries should be moderate, as excessive intake may stimulate the gastrointestinal tract due to its cold nature, causing discomfort. Those with spleen and stomach deficiency cold should consume cautiously to avoid worsening internal cold symptoms. As a daily food item, its effect on vision protection is limited and cannot replace scientifically healthy eye habits or medical treatment for eye diseases. If significant vision decline or other issues occur, timely medical examination is advised.
