Dried Goji Berries

Goji Berries have been used for 6,000 years by herbalists in China, Tibet and India to:

Protect the liver

Help eyesight

Improve sexuel function and fertility

Strengthen the legs

Boost immune function

Improve circulation

Promote longvity

Goji Berries are rich in antioxidants, particularly cartenoids such as beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. One of zeaxanthin’s key roles is to protect the retina of the eye by absorbing blue light and acting as an antioxidant. In fact, increased intake of foods containing zeathanthin by decrease the risk of developing eye-related macular degeneration(AM), the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in people over the age of 65.

In recent years, goji juice become popular as a health beverage. Companies marketing goji juice oftern mention the unsupported clain that a man named Li Qing Yuan consumed goji berries daily and lived to be 262 years old.

Marketers also list extensive health benefit of goji juice, even through there are few published clinical trials in humans.

Goji has nineteen amino acids and contains all nine essential amino acids: Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, nylalanine, Threonine, Trypton and Vase are very essential to proper body functions. Goji has higher levels of vitamin C than oranges and has more protein than whole wheat. Goji contains 21 trace minerals, including germanium, a trace mineral rarely found in foods. Goji also contains Beta-Sitosterol, an anti-inflammatory agent. Goji has a complete spectrum of antioxidant carotenoids, including beta-carotene (a better source than even carrots) and zeaxanthin (protects the eyes). Goji berries are among the richest source of carotenoids of all known foods. Goji also contains complex B-vitamins. These are necessary to convert food into energy. Goji is a great source of essential fatty acids, which are required for the body's production of hormones and the smooth functioning of the brain and nervous system. Scientific research on Goji over the last 10 years demonstrated great promise for Goji in the areas of weight loss, joint health, anti-aging and cardiovascular health.