May Combat Aging and Improve Arthritis

Raspberries are abundant in antioxidants, which can help lessen the signs of aging in your body by combating free radicals. Antioxidants have been related to extended lifespans in animal models and have anti-aging properties in humans. Raspberries are also abundant in vitamin C, which is essential for maintaining healthy skin. It may boost collagen formation and reverse UV-induced skin damage. In one eight-week trial, aging rats fed a diet containing 1% or 2% raspberries increased their motor abilities, such as balance and strength.

Raspberries offer anti-inflammatory qualities that may help with arthritic symptoms. In one study, rats given red raspberry extract had a decreased risk of arthritis than rats given a placebo. Furthermore, those who got arthritis had fewer severe symptoms than the control rats. In a separate study, rats given raspberry extract experienced less edema and joint damage than the control group. Raspberries are thought to protect against arthritis by inhibiting COX-2, an enzyme that causes inflammation and pain.