The goji berry is a small, bright red berry that grows in the Himalayas,
parts of Mongolia and Western China. It was prized for generations
because it was believed to have warded off aging, and it has recently
been rediscovered and used by many who want to feel healthier. Internationally
famous nutritionist, Dr. Earl Mindel, says that the goji berry is
the most exciting health product to appear in the market in forty
years. The benefits of the goji berry lie mainly in its polysaccharides
which act as master molecules in the body and aid the cells in efficient
communication and synchronization. Although the goji berry has other
benefits, including many Vitamins and minerals, it is mainly these
polysaccharides that give the goji berry its reputation as a healthy
food.
In Ancient Asia, the goji berry much prized for its benefits. Next
to a temple, a goji vine grew and dropped goji berries into the well.
When the villagers drew water from the well, it was noticed that their
hair did not turn white and they kept all of their teeth, even to
the age of 80 and beyond. There was even a well-known poem written
in the Tang Dynasty in honor of the goji berry. Although scientific
research has yet to attribute to the goji berry the qualities that
made it famous in ancient times, many people feel that they experience
increased vitality after drinking at least 2 ounces of goji berry
juice every day. The benefits of the goji berry can also be enjoyed
by taking goji capsules, although many prefer the juice, since it
is quite tasty. Organic goji berry products are currently being developed,
although today, goji berry juice is inspected carefully for pesticide
residue.
The bright red goji berry is beautiful as well as healthy. You can
find goji berries occasionally depicted in Asian art, and the goji
berry is quite pleasing to the eye as well as to the palate.
