Abstract:

Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP) is the main functional component of Lycium barbarum and possesses various biological activities, including antioxidation, anti-aging, relieving physical fatigue, regulating blood sugar and blood fat metabolism, protecting retinopathy against pathologic changes, and protecting productive system. This paper focuses on recent researches relevant to functions of antioxidation and relieving physical fatigue of LBP and provides scientific evidences for the application of LBP to development of health care products, disease prevention, and recovery.

Key words: Lycium barbarum polysaccharide, antioxidant, physical fatigue