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5 Reasons To Eat Goji Berries Today

These berries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 6000 years, It’s not hard to see why after reading some of the possible health benefits below.

Goji Berries
Goji, goji berry or wolfberry is the fruit of Lycium barbarum  and Lycium chinense, two closely related species of boxthorn in the family Solanaceae.

Goji Berries give you a Natural protection from Inflammation. It is widely believed that most sicknesses are a result from inflammation. This can be due to unhealthy eating habits, pollution as well as other external factors that can break down the bodies system.

That is why we eat superfoods and use supplements to enhance our bodies’ natural response to inflammation. Goji has key polysaccharides that are also one of the preferred fuel sources of good intestinal bacteria which may fight inflammation and lead to enhanced immunity. The Chinese have used Goji berries for many years to treat various inflammatory conditions.

Boost your nutrient levels with Goji

Goji berries contain more Vitamin C than any other fruit per lb. They have 15 times more iron than spinach. They are high in phytonutrient anti-oxidants lutein and zeaxanthin,  Goji berries have one of the highest ORAC rating Oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) is a method of measuring antioxidant capacities in biological samples in vitro.

Give you better looking skin and nails. These amazing superfood berries have a high content of beta carotene which promotes healthy skin.

Promote Longevity

According to a study from the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine, drinking goji berry juice for 2 weeks helped participants increase their energy levels and improve their gastrointestinal functions. It’s much harder to find the actual juice; the actual dried berries are much more accessible and cost effective.

Eyesight

The majority of this berry is zeaxanthin a form of caratoind  which absorbs the blue light and protect the delicate retinal area of the eye. In addition to zeaxanthin there is also beta caratoind that converts into Vitamin A for overall eye health. So in theory Goji can be very useful for Eye health.

You will be able to tell how much caratoinds are contained in the berries by observing the color  the deeper the color of the goji berries.

Side effects

Blood pressure and diabetes medications could  interact adversely with goji berries, so contact your doctor before using Goji berries.

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