The Goji Berry is a small red berry produced by the Lycium Barbarum plant, which is native to certain remote regions of China, Tibet, and Mongolia.
Goji Berries have played a cventral role in Chinese medicine for thousands of years, but it was not until just recently that scientists in the rest of the world dicovered what was in the Goji Berry that made it so powerful.
Overtime, people have used goji berries to treat many common health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, fever and age=related eye problems. Goji berries are eaten raw, cooied or dried (like raisains) and are used in hearbal teas, juices, wines and medicines.
What make the Goji Berry so powerful??
Under careful scrutinyk scientists have found the Goji Berry to be one of the most nutritionally dense fruits on earth. Here are the main nutients found in the Goji Berry that makes it such a potent wellness agent.
The Goji Berry's "Master Molecule" Polysaccharides
Goji Berries contain special polysaccharides which fortify your immune system and are reponsible for controlling your body's most important defense systems. Scientists atrribute most of goji's amazing health properties to these special polysaccharides.
19 Different Amino Acids
Goji Berries contain 19 amino acids the building blocks of protein including all eight essential for life - no other plant can make that claim!
More Vitamin C Than Oranges
That's right! Goji berries are a better source of Vitamin C than oranges!
Wide Variety of Antioxidants
Goji Berries contain complete spectrum of antioxidant carotenoids, incouding beta-carotene and zeaxanthin (supports the eyes). Goji berries are the best source of carotenoids of known foods.
Do goji berries have any dangerous side effects?
There may be some posible herb-drug interactions with goji berries. If you take warfarin (a blood thinner), you may want to avoid goji berries. Goji berries may als interact with diabetes and blood pressure medicines.
Also, if you have pollen allargies, you may want to stay away from this fruit, Howeverk when eaten in moderation, goji berries appear to be safe.
