Goji berries are grown from an evergreen shrub found in China, Mongolia and in the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet. They have been cultivated in Asia for over 2000 years and have been considered as a “super-fruit” due to their unusually high nutritional value and have been nicknamed “red diamonds”. 
According to health experts below are some of the health benefits of Goji berries.
Longevity. Goji berries are an excellent source of antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids, Vitamin A, C, E & carotenoids (higher than carrot). Due to their high ORAC scores, they can help guard us from degenerative diseases and make you like longer.
Antioxidant rich. According to a research goji berries contains approximately 500 times more vitamin C per weight than an orange and considerably more beta-carotene than carrots. Since antioxidants help neutralize the cell-damaging effects of free radicals, eating more antioxidant-rich foods like goji berries can help guard us from degenerative diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease and most types of cancer.
Prevent vision loss. The orange pigment in Goji berry contains a very powerful antioxidant zeaxanthin that is easily absorbed and goes directly to our eyes and liver. It actually coats the lining of our eyes and keeps them healthy. According to a study 15 grams of goji berries daily for 28 days significantly raised zeaxanthin levels in the blood. Taurine, a compound found in goji berries, is also beneficial in slowing the development of eye conditions related to diabetes.
Improved feeling of well-being. Drinking juice derived from goji berries has a positive effect on overall well-being. A study conducted in china where all the volunteers drank goji berry juice daily for a period of 15 days, reporting perceived increased levels of energy, quality of sleep and feeling of happiness.
Cancer fighting property. Goji berry contains antioxidant compounds known as polyphenols that could protect against the development of cancer. These antioxidants fight against, diminish and repair cell damage that results from inflammation and oxidative stress from free radicals – thereby preventing the likelihood of cancerous tumor development. Antioxidants like those in goji berries may also improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy by weakening tumor cells, reports a research study.
Protect against cardiovascular health. Goji berries prevent narrowing of the arteries that deliver oxygen and nutrients to all of our cells. They have the ability to combat a key factor which oxidizes cholesterol & causes heart disease. Cholesterol becomes especially dangerous when it gets oxidized as a result of free radicals & then gets attached to the arteries wall with calcium, forming plagues.
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