Benefits of Goji Berry Juice
The Goji berry is also known as wolfberry (lycium barbarum). Goji health benefits have been known in Chinese traditional medicine and are beginning to gain attention of those in the west. The Chinese have long used Goji berries in soups.
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Different Types of Goji Berries
Traditionally, goji berries have been grown in many different regions, such as China, Mongolia, and in the Himalayas in Tibet. They have been eaten locally for centuries, and many local cultures celebrate the goji berry (nicknamed the “happy berry”) at festivals.
There are two main types of Goji berries - Himalayan and Chinese. The Chinese Goji berries are smaller and bitter tasting compared to the Himalayan ones which are plump and sweeter. Both types provide similar health benefits.
The Health Properties of Goji Berries
The health properties that have been known for centuries are just beginning to be realized by the commercial markets. The benefits of goji berry juice include: improved vision, increased sperm production, replenished semen, improved circulation, better complexion, nourished liver and kidneys. Additionally, it is a powerful anti-oxidant (as many berries are) and is thought to have cancer-fighting properties.
To truly realize the benefits of goji berry juice, all one has to do is consider the natural vitamins and nutrients found in the beverage. Goji berry juice contains nutrients like betatine, beta-sitoserol (lowers cholesterol), physalin, and cyperone. They also contain 19 amino acids, 21 trace minerals including zinc, calcium, germanium, selenium and phosphorus, B vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C, and fatty acids.
Additionally, it is rated number 1 on a list of natural foods with the most antioxidants, which can help your body stay healthy.
The key is to find pure goji. Also make sure to read the ingredients list and make sure that it is not watered down with other juice concentrates. Now you can include Goji berry juice as a part of your juice fast and gain all the benefits!
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May 23rd, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Goji’s nutrient values are quite amazing indeed. It’s vitamin c content alone is several times more than the vitamin c found in oranges.