Raspberries are grown in most of the temperate regions of the world and Russia is the largest producer followed by Poland. Today they are available in many hybrid forms and have numerous varieties that include Red Raspberries, Purple Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Blue Raspberries and Golden Raspberries.
There are about 15 species of this fruit that are cultivated across many countries and continents of the world.
Raspberries are among the healthiest fruits and are super beneficial for your health. It has dense nutrient content that includes; Antioxidants, Phytonutrients, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, etc . Some of its health benefits are ;

1. Maintains Eye Health
Eating raspberry improves vision and prevents the eye and retina from infections and other damages. Since raspberry is rich in antioxidants, it protects the eye retina from oxidative stress. So it is effective in preventing the loss of eye vision in the form of cataract or age-related degenerative eye disease macular degeneration.
The combination of antioxidants like Vitamin C, Vitamin A and phenols ward off disease and safeguard the membranes of the eye that produce the watery fluid thereby cleaning and protecting the eye from “Dry Eye” syndrome.

2. Increases Immunity and slows down ageing
Vitamin C are water soluble vitamins that are essential for your body. They need to be restored and regularly replenished as they are not stored in our body cells. As mentioned earlier, Raspberry is a rich source Vitamin C. Vitamin C increases general immunity to fight cold, flu, infections and such other common diseases and conditions. Antioxidants gets rid of the free radicals produced in our body by certain molecules on exposure to oxygen. These radicals can damage the cells and our DNA structure if not controlled and cleaned out. The formation of free radicals is natural and is taken care of by the antioxidants produced in the body by the food that we consume. Other than Vitamin C, the antioxidant property of Raspberries is owing to phenols and anthocyanins in them.

3. They show great promise in fighting obesity.
Raspberries may help reduce obesity incidence, which has been climbing over the last few years through one of their phytonutrients called ketones (reosmin). Ketones target certain fat cells in the body, increase heat to speed up the metabolism, and increase the consumption of oxygen especially by the body’s cells.
Nevertheless, one should be warned about taking weight loss supplements with ketones. This research is still in its infancy.

4. Blood circulation & cardiovascular health
Raspberry has the anti-coagulant property that makes it a great blood thinner. In critical cases where patients experience fluctuating blood pressure and excessive clotting. They not only discourage clotting but also dissolve clots maintaining the fluidity of the blood. An optimum fluidity of blood and regular heartbeat ensure healthy cardiovascular system. The potassium in Raspberries ensures optimum muscle function in the body including the heart muscles. It reduces the chances of arrhythmia and regulates the contraction and expansion of heart muscles optimizing the blood pumping through the body.

5. Controls Inflammation
Raspberry is rich in phytonutrient , antioxidants and tannins that prove useful to prevent inflammation of stomach, intestine, bones and cardiovascular system. Studies have conclusively associated Red Raspberries with lowered incidents of inflammation in the body. It controls the degeneration of collagen that is the main protein in the connective tissue of the human body and thus necessary for cell repair and healing. Other than healing, repairing and reducing pain, Raspberries have been found to contain the severity of arthritis. They control the bone resorption that release the minerals from bone into the bloodstream.