Goji Berry

Goji berry (also known as Wolfberry) have been used for over 5000 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). More recently, Goji berry has come to the attention of the Western world, where it's earned recognition as a nutritional superfruit for its richness in anti-oxidants, fibre, protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Packed with nutrients like dietary fibre and carbohydrates, the berries are one of the highest plant sources of protein, containing 19 amino acids essential to the human body. They also contain 4 essential minerals, 15 trace dietary minerals, and 3 main vitamins: vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin B, and vitamin C and E ...and that's not all, the berries also contain polyunsaturated fats, such as linoleic (omega 6) and linolenic (omega 3) acids, and flavonoids. To put it all in perspective, the Goji berry contains as much protein as bee pollen, more beta-carotene than carrots, and amounts of vitamin C comparable to citrus fruits!

The following list's a breakdown of benefits for the included nutrients;

• Amino acids are easily used by the body to provide energy or to synthesize other molecules
• Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Sodium help to maintain healthy bones and teeth, balance body fluids, and support muscle and nerve function
• Trace minerals, including zinc, selenium, chromium, and iron, support immune, eye and thyroid function, have anti-oxidant properties, help to regulate growth, healing appetite and sugar metabolism, and assist with enzyme action
• Vitamin A supports healthy eyes and bones, and acts as an anti-oxidant. Goji berries are also one of the few foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, pigments which protect the retina by absorbing some of the blue light from the sun that may damage eye tissue
• The B vitamins increase metabolism rates, maintain healthy skin and muscle tone, enhance immune and nervous system function, and promote cell growth and division. Together they also help fight the symptoms and causes of stress, depression, and cardiovascular disease
• Vitamin C supports enzymatic and metabolic functions, and acts as an anti-oxidant
• Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids are two of the healthy fats, which actually help to reduce the total amount of fat in the blood, helping to prevent high cholesterol, blood pressure, and other cardiovascular diseases
• Flavonoids assist the body's anti-oxidant activity by protecting cell membranes. They also contain anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and anti-microbial properties

All of these different nutrients work together to make Goji berries one of the most powerful anti-oxidant foods. Mother Nature created this whole food power house as a means for supplementing the natural way. You are able to find Goji berries and Goji berry juice at most health food stores.

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