New! This little so-called Superfruit may in fact add life to your years. In Asia, this little berry is traditionally thought to have health benefits including anti-aging, vision, kidney and liver function. Recently, intriguing "soft" research from the US was completed and published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, concluding that "people consuming the juice for 14 days reported increased ratings of energy levels, quality of sleep, mental acuity, calmness, and feelings of contentment, as well as improved regularity of gastrointestinal functions". While juice is nice, we suggest eating the real food, especially since they are pleasant to munch on, and are very easily transported and/or combined with nuts and seeds for great snacking.
So what do they taste like? Well...like goji berries. They have their own unique pleasant sweet flavor, with just a hint of bitterness. I have to say I (Mark) like 'em, and so does our 2 1/2 year old daughter. And what's not to like about the potential health benefits. I should mention that they contain zeaxanthin (and other carotenoids), a nutrient found to be very supportive for maintaining good eye health and possibly reducing cataracts and preventing macular degeneration. And also unique polysaccharides that in animal studies support the long held belief that lycium barbarum (goji) boosts immunity. Some of these same polysaccharides have also been found to have significant neuronal protective effects. What does that mean? In plain language, your brain cells will thank you that you are eating these delectable reddish orange berries.
So...to summarize, there is a good chance that eating these antioxidant rich goji berries will:
- help youl feel better
- help protect your brain cells
- support your liver and kidney function
- improve your immune system response
- help protect your eyes
Enjoy them in good health!
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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