Go Goji for Antioxidant Power
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 10:34PM 
The goji berry (also called the wolfberry) is a bright orange-red berry that comes from a shrub that's native to China and Tibet. Goji berries can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried (like raisins) and are used in herbal teas, juices, wines, and medicines. Research shows that eating berries, like blueberries, acai berries, cranberries, strawberries, and cherries, offers some definite health benefits. Modern science has shown that the Goji berry not only contains extremely high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, but also contains many unique phytochemicals, polysaccharides, and complex compounds that scientists are just beginning to understand.
Goji Berries have been used in Tibet for at least 1,700 years. Tibetan Medicine includes these berries in the treatment of kidney and liver problems. They are also used in Tibet to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and cleanse the blood.
Micronutrients and phytochemicals
- 11 essential and 22 trace dietary minerals
- 18 amino acids
- 6 essential vitamins
- 8 polysaccharides and 6 monosaccharides
- 5 unsaturated fatty acids, including the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid
- beta-sitosterol and other phytosterols
- 5 carotenoids, including beta-carotene and zeaxanthin, lutein, lycopene and cryptoxanthin, a xanthophyll
- numerous phenolic pigments (phenols) associated with antioxidant properties
Reader Comments (1)
I haven't tried Goji Juice but have tried most other natural healthy juices - I never drink Coke, Pepsi or any of that stuff. Is Goji very sweet? I don't like things too sweet.
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