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Which type of Goji berry is more valuable?

Goji Berry — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:04:02 +0000

Most of us know what health benefits goji berry have but there is contest whether which type is more beneficial. As each individuals need and want is different, there is no perfect answer as which type of berry would benefit more. The following are the two most preferred types that show which type of goji will work for you the best.

Dried Goji Berry: Dried goji berry is perhaps one of the most multipurpose forms of the goji berries. One can eat it raw or can have it with a recipe. The benefit of having it raw like any other fruit is it does not lose its nutrition value like in case of goji berry juice.

Goji Berry Juice: Most Folks know goji by Goji Juice since Goji berry has become a household name. Beside that Goji juice has conveniences of its own that the dried goji berries do not. One can simply crush it in blender; add milk or other dairy product to get the full serving. You donít need to be bothered about anything getting caught in your teeth like with goji fruit.

Promote More Efficient Oxygen Use

Goji Berry — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:11:46 +0000

Your muscle and brain cells require oxygen in order to produce energy. Adaptogens improve circulation and increase the capacity of cells to uptake and utilize oxygen.

Polysaccharides in the Goji berry

Goji Berry — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:56:30 +0000

A polysaccharide found in the goji berry has been found to be a powerful secretagogue (a substance that stimulates the secretion of rejuvenative human growth hormone by the pituitary gland). Goji berries have been traditionally regarded as a longevity, strength-building, and sexual potency food of the highest order. In several study groups with elderly people the berry was given once a day for 3 weeks, many beneficial results were experienced and 67% of the patients T cell transformation functions tripled and the activity of the patients white cell interleukin-2 doubled.

Goji and kids

Goji Berry — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:15:34 +0000

One of the most beneficial uses of goji is its ability to strengthen the immune system to protect your child against disease. In traditional Asian medicine, the goji berry is renowned as an adaptogen, meaning that it has a rare ability to help your child to adapt to adverse conditions…

Goji and Healthy Kids

Keeping your children healthy is not an easy task. Colds, flu and other contagious diseases often spread with lightning speed and children tend to be the most vulnerable. Unlike adults, young children may not have been exposed to many

Goji and Antioxidants

Goji Berry — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:44:05 +0000

Eating a handful or two of authentic Tibetan Goji berries every day is an easy and enjoyable way of supplying your blood and cells with antioxidants that may help to protect you against premature aging. Have a look at how Goji berries rank in antioxidant content according to the ORAC test (the higher the ORAC value for a food, the greater its antioxidant content):

WHAT THE GOJI BERRY CONTAINS

Goji Berry — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:52:45 +0000

The goji fruit contains polysaccharides, specifically four that are quite unique (LBP 1, 2, 3 and 4), which have been demonstrated to strongly fortify the immune system. These same polysaccharides have been found to be secretagogues, that is, substances that stimulate the secretion in the pituitary gland of human growth hormone (hGH), a powerful innate anti-aging hormone. Pure goji juice is the richest source of carotenoids, including beta carotene (more beta carotene than carrots), of all known foods or plants on Earth! Goji is a powerful antioxidant and is traditionally believed to fortify the body againstdisease and to provide the energy to overcome difficult obstacles in healing. Beta-carotene can be transformed into vitamin A under the influence of human liver enzymes. Being rich in trace minerals, goji juice contains significant amounts of zinc, calcium,germanium, selenium and phosphorus, plus many other novel compounds, such as solavetivone, not found in other foods or plants. The more we delve into the history and scientific research conducted on goji over the past several decades and the historical use over the past 3,000 years, the more one realizes that this small but powerful berry is worthy of trial and further investigation.

Studies done on Goji Fruit

Goji Berry — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:54:20 +0000

Another vital ingredient in the goji berry is carotenoids. The body easily translates this substance into Vitamin A, which the body requires for good overall eye health. Over 79 health studies have been conducted thus far on the benefits of the goji fruit. The results of these studies show positive and strong results indicating various health benefits to those whose daily diet consists of ingesting the goji fruit. The best part of goji berry consumption, and one that does not get mentioned often, is that consuming the goji berry will make you feel happy the whole day. This is why it is also called the 'happy berry' or the 'smiling berry'. People who have consumed this berry feel good about themselves and about everything that surrounds them. Nothing bothers them and they maintain calm even when faced with problems. Among the main benefits that you can expect from this wonder fruit are cell rejuvenation or anti-aging, anti-germ protection, and even enhancing sexual desire and pleasure. The anti-aging properties come from one of the ingredients that you will find in the berry, called polysaccharide. This ingredient triggers and boosts the production of growth hormones that in turn rejuvenates the cells in the body keeping them supple and young.

Good Goji Info

Goji Berry — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:25:54 +0000

Goji berries grow on small green-leafed vines that yield a bright red fruit with a shape most resembling a raisin. The berries are extremely delicate, and during harvest, they are shaken from the vine rather than being picked. To avoid spoiling, they are slowly dried in the shade. The texture of a goji berry is very chewy, and its taste is often described as a cross between a raisin and a cranberry.
Modern science has shown that this bright red 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.

Good Goji Information

Goji Berry — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:28:37 +0000

The bark and berries of the Goji Berry plant contain a substance called betasitosterol which is thought to lower cholesterol. Other substances isolated from the plant have been shown to improve immune response, improve the effects of radiation therapy, and inhibit growth of some cancer cells in laboratory and animal studies. An observational study conducted in China showed that Goji may improve the effects of certain therapy in humans.

Disease-Resisting Compounds in Goji Berries

Goji Berry — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:37:08 +0000

Goji berries contain unique compounds known as Lycium barbarum polysaccharides, most often referred to as polysaccharides. Research has shown that these compounds enhance the body's ability to resist disease. Goji's polysaccharides have a chemical structure similar to substances found in echinacea and maitake mushrooms, herbs known for their ability to support a healthy immune system.
The berries are also a rich source of vitamin C and zinc, both of which are known to protect against disease and aid in recovery. Research at Case Western Reserve University has shown that zinc can shorten the length and severity of a cold. Zinc deficiencies are more likely to occur as we age and produce less stomach acid.

Vitamin C, an antioxidant, is needed for:

*growth and repair of all human tissues

*formation of collagen in skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels

*wound healing

*healthy cartilage, bones and teeth

Zinc, also an antioxidant, is needed for:

* regulation of appetite, taste and smell

*controlling stress

*normal growth and function

*healthy reproductive function in men and women