Ingredients:
-300g sea buckthorn berries
-150g honey (to taste)
-1.5l water
Wash the sea buckthorn berries. Put all the ingredients in a blender and then strain. It can be consumed fresh or stored in a bottle in the refrigerator.
The juice can also be prepared on the stove. Boil the sea buckthorn berries with sugar for about 15 minutes, then let it cool and strain, similarly, into a bottle.
Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Juice
Sea buckthorn juice is capable of treating a wide range of health issues, from coughs and digestive problems to blood circulation issues and pain. In recent years, the claimed benefits of sea buckthorn berries have undergone increasingly rigorous scientific evaluations, and the results have been promising.
Inhibits the growth of certain cancer cells
A Canadian study found that sea buckthorn juice effectively inhibited the development of various cancer cell lines, including stomach, prostate, intestinal, and skin cancers. It is capable of stopping the series of events that cause cancer cells to divide and reproduce.
A rich source of vitamin C
Oranges and orange juice are usually considered the best natural sources of vitamin C, but compared to sea buckthorn berries and their juice, the amount of vitamin C in oranges is very small. A quantity of 100g of sea buckthorn berries contains up to 2500 milligrams of vitamin C, while a similar serving of fresh oranges offers just over 50 milligrams. Vitamin C is essential for bones, gums, and helps prevent iron deficiency and anemia by improving the body’s ability to absorb dietary iron.
Source of carotenoids
Research has shown that sea buckthorn berries contain significant amounts of carotenoids, which are precursors to vitamin A. Carotenoids and vitamin A have different roles in human health, but the most well-known health benefits relate to their ability to prevent diseases affecting the eyes, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, night vision issues, and retinitis pigmentosa. Carotenoids contribute to improving skin tone and reducing the risk of skin cancer.
Controls blood sugar
A Finnish study suggests that this fruit helps maintain blood sugar at an optimal level and protects the body against type 2 diabetes.
Positive effects on cardiovascular health
Numerous studies have evaluated the oil from these fruits on certain risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and found that it has beneficial effects on blood clotting.
Another study found that rodents with high cholesterol levels experienced a range of benefits when sea buckthorn fruits were added to high-fat diets. The animals showed a decrease in total LDL cholesterol levels, weight loss, and reduced triglycerides in the liver.
