| Many people are unfamiliar with goji berries and the | | | | vitamin E, Omega 6 fatty acid, Linoleic acid, B-complex |
| history that is behind them. Many centuries ago it was | | | | vitamins, and more beta-carotene than any other |
| said that they were found growing near a well next to | | | | substance on earth, including carrots. |
| a Tibetan Buddhist Temple which is located in the | | | | There are many followers of goji berries who say that |
| Himalayan mountain ranges. It is also said that it was | | | | they actually have experienced enhancements in |
| these Buddhist monks who were the first to drink the | | | | sexual performance and fertility. In fact in some |
| juice of these goji berries and were said to have lived | | | | countries, goji berries are used by women to prevent |
| for much longer than most people during those times. | | | | any form of morning sickness during the early stages |
| So throughout the next centuries to come, the juice | | | | of pregnancy. One other thing that thing that has come |
| from goji berries became a stable part of the Buddhist | | | | out of Asia is that many elderly Asian women believe |
| monks diets and this remained a secrets for many | | | | that drinking the juice from goji berries can actually |
| years until now. People are starting to become aware | | | | reduce the symptoms of menopause. |
| of the potential health benefits of goji berries and are | | | | Study groups in Asia performed the first scientific |
| starting to take the plunge. Experts are researching to | | | | research on goji berries. In these studies, which are |
| see if this assumption is actually true, however there | | | | being replicated in America and Europe, elderly |
| are many cases throughout history that back this fact | | | | subjects were given the berries once a day. 67 |
| up and for most people this is enough. | | | | percent of the subjects were found to have doubled |
| What are Goji Berries and how do they Work? | | | | white-cell counts, greatly increasing their immune |
| The Lycium Barbarum berry grows on a bush that | | | | system. Appetite improved among 95 percent of the |
| bristles with vine off-shoots. The plant is found primarily | | | | subjects, 95 percent reported more restful sleep, and |
| in the Himalayan region of Central Asia. Traditionally, | | | | 35 percent reported increased sexual energy. |
| the goji berries are never touched by hands as this will | | | | There are many trials that are underway in a few |
| cause them to spoil and turn black. They are shaken | | | | different countries that are testing to see in the affect |
| onto mats and then dried in the shade. The berries can | | | | that goji berries has on diabetes and many other |
| be eaten "as is" like raisins, or they can be | | | | diseases. Many scientists believe that goji berries have |
| cold-pressed just off the vine and their juice extracted. | | | | the potential to increase a persons' immune system so |
| The goji berry contains powerful antioxidants that slow | | | | drastically that the body is then able to heal itself more |
| the aging process, strengthens the immune system | | | | effectively. These studies will indicate whether or not |
| and the heart, and has been used to treat ADD | | | | this information is true. |
| ADHD, allergies, athletic performance, cancer, chronic | | | | So the question remains, are goji berries beneficial for |
| fatigue, HIV, depression, diabetes, fibromyalgia and | | | | you and your health. They are currently a little |
| anxiety. It contains essential amino acids, vitamin C, | | | | expensive but well worth a try. |