Goji berries are fairly new to the Western world, but theyve actually been around for more than 2,000 years. Legend claims they were favored by monks who lived high in the Himalayan mountains. Steeped in water, these miraculous berries were reputed to help in meditation and deliver health, energy, vitality and longevity to those who consumed them. Who doesnt want that?
The Chinese called them wolfberry fruit, and used them for their medicinal properties since around 200 B.C. Their benefits are detailed in the oldest known book on Chinese medicine, which records the medicinal knowledge and practices of the mythical Chinese emperor, Shen Nong.
The myriad of reputed attributes of goji berries have persisted through the centuries and withstood the scrutiny of science. We now know that goji berries which boast plenty of fiber, an abundance of antioxidants and more than 20 different vitamins and minerals can naturally treat all sorts of health concerns.
Goji berries are loaded with antioxidants, whose claim to fame is their ability to neutralize free radicals those un-neighborly molecules that, missing an ion, attack nearby molecules to steal one.
Of course, that leaves a robbed molecule with an uneven number of ions, turning it into another free radical and launching a frenzied, destructive chain reaction of molecule attacks.
Because free radical damage is a major cause of aging and disease, antioxidants are essential for good health and longevity. The goji berry is rich in health-promoting, antioxidant carotenoids: beta-carotene, lycopene, beta-cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin and lutein.
The ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) table measures the antioxidant value of fruits and vegetables. The ORAC shows one ounce of goji berry juice has 10 times more free-radical destroying ability than most other fruits and vegetables. Comparatively, goji berries outstrip oranges for vitamin C, carrots for beta carotene and steak for iron. They have four times more potassium than bananas, and theyre loaded with vitamin C and zinc, both powerful health protectors.
The goji berrys ORAC score puts it in the same class as other superhero, super fruits such as Acai berries, Hawaiian Noni and Mangosteen.
Goji berries contain 18 amino acids, 21 trace minerals (zinc, iron, calcium selenium and phosphorus) and five unsaturated fatty acids (including linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids).
The antioxidants found in goji berries may protect you not only against free radicals but also against oxidative stress and inflammation (the damage free radicals cause). The vitamin C content of goji berries not only helps the common cold but helps wrinkled and sagging skin, cholesterol, blood flow, blood sugar plus, heart, cell and eye health.
Carotenoids convert to vitamin A, which boosts your immune system, eye health and helps build strong bones and teeth.
By preventing damage from UV light exposure and free radicals, the antioxidants zeaxanthin and lutein protect against age-related blindness.
The power of goji berry juice can protect your skin from free radical damage caused by sun exposure. It even provides photoprotection for those who are vulnerable to developing diseases of the skin.
Combined with a healthy diet, goji berries provide a natural approach to blood sugar by helping insulin. For people with blood sugar concerns, dried goji berries provide a preferable snack alternative to high-sugar processed foods.
Goji berries also improve liver and kidney detoxification, energy levels and fertility.
Want more? This super fruit can help support weight loss, boost energy levels, increase your resistance to fatigue, improve focus, strengthen your immune system and enhance sleep quality.
The next time you want a snack, pass on the potato chips and give your body a bonanza of health benefits by choosing dried goji berries. Or get your antioxidant boost every day by taking a high-quality supplement like Peak ResV+ Superfruits. It contains, not only Goji berry but Resveratrol, Acai, Hawaiian Noni, Mangosteen and six other super fruit, superheroes.
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