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Goji
Goji
Goji
Other Names:
Wolf berries
Nutrition:
Goji berries are red berries that have a sweet taste and have been used for medicinal purposes in China for many years. It is believed they can be used to treat many illnesses, including eye, liver and kidney issues.
These berries are a good source of different vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, fibre, iron, vitamin A, zinc and antioxidants. They also contain all eight essential amino acids and a 1oz serving contains nearly 10% of your RDI for protein, which is a surprising amount for fruit.
Health Benefits:
Eye Health
Goji berries are high in zeaxanthin, an antioxidant that can protect against age-related diseases. One study found that elderly people drank goji berry juice for 90 days and found a significant increase in zeaxanthin and other antioxidant levels. Another study showed that goji berries could protect the retina from a condition the can lead to vision loss, called glaucoma.
Skin Health
Beta-carotene is often used to improve skin health, reduce skin irritation and manage the effects of the sun and impact of aging. Goji berry is very high in this nutrient, and there for could be beneficial for skin health. In a study of mice, it was found that drinking 5% goji juice gave them enough antioxidants to protect the skin against UV rays and skin disorders.Improves symptoms of depression and anxiety
There have been multiple studies into the benefits of goji berry for symptoms of anxiety and depression. The first study in rats in 2016 found that goji berries did improve depression and anxiety behaviours. A later study in humans discovered that drinking goji juice daily for fourteen days improved their energy, mood and digestive health. The study also found improved quality of sleep amongst the participants.
Typical Uses:
The appropriate dose of goji depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. Goji berries can be consumed dried or fresh, or alternatively taken as a supplement.
Sources:
https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/Abstract
/2011/02000/Goji_Berry_Effects_on_Macular_Characteristics_and.12.aspx
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25552899/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20354657/
https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/413046
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18447631/
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Eye Complex 7Other Names:
Wolf berries
Nutrition:
Goji berries are red berries that have a sweet taste and have been used for medicinal purposes in China for many years. It is believed they can be used to treat many illnesses, including eye, liver and kidney issues.
These berries are a good source of different vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, fibre, iron, vitamin A, zinc and antioxidants. They also contain all eight essential amino acids and a 1oz serving contains nearly 10% of your RDI for protein, which is a surprising amount for fruit.
Health Benefits:
Eye Health
Goji berries are high in zeaxanthin, an antioxidant that can protect against age-related diseases. One study found that elderly people drank goji berry juice for 90 days and found a significant increase in zeaxanthin and other antioxidant levels. Another study showed that goji berries could protect the retina from a condition the can lead to vision loss, called glaucoma.
Skin Health
Beta-carotene is often used to improve skin health, reduce skin irritation and manage the effects of the sun and impact of aging. Goji berry is very high in this nutrient, and there for could be beneficial for skin health. In a study of mice, it was found that drinking 5% goji juice gave them enough antioxidants to protect the skin against UV rays and skin disorders.Improves symptoms of depression and anxiety
There have been multiple studies into the benefits of goji berry for symptoms of anxiety and depression. The first study in rats in 2016 found that goji berries did improve depression and anxiety behaviours. A later study in humans discovered that drinking goji juice daily for fourteen days improved their energy, mood and digestive health. The study also found improved quality of sleep amongst the participants.
Typical Uses:
The appropriate dose of goji depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. Goji berries can be consumed dried or fresh, or alternatively taken as a supplement.
Sources:
https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/
Abstract/2011/02000/Goji_Berry_
Effects_on_Macular_Characteristics_
and.12.aspx
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
25552899/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
20354657/
https://dergipark.org.tr/en/
download/article-file/413046
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
18447631/
Try our goji berry product: