Goji berry also known as wolfberries; belong to the family of Solanaceae which also include other plants such as potatoes, and tomatoes. These wolfberries are few of the richest sources of vitamins and nutrients which have contain over 18 different types of amino acids and vitamins such as B1 and E. This fruit is also slated to contain more Beta carotene than carrots and is also known to be the best source of vitamin C. The fruit is also known to be rich in minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, and phosphorus. To sum it all, the berries are a rich source of antioxidants which cannot be found elsewhere.

History of Goji Berry

Legend has it that the berries were discovered by Buddhist monks hundreds of years ago when they were roaming the Tibetan mountains. When one of them found goji berry plant and tried the red berries, they were impressed with its taste and decided to include in their diet plan. After this, what surprised them was that the monks who ate the berries outlived the other monks which made them conclude that the berries had a healthy impact on them. Though this was discovered ages ago in Asia, the health benefit of the wolfberries was not known to the west for centuries. Though initially due to its past stories associated with it, many considered having the berries for its life span increasing ability. But things have changed and it was initially included in the diet plan of many westerners was that it had healing powers which healed burns and abrasions.

Today, many health stores and manufacturers use extracts of the berries for skin creams, health drinks, body lotions, and cosmetics. Due to its non-toxic characteristic, more and more people are getting buying these products which have no side effects.
 

Research of Goji Berry

Many humans have been tested and studies have been published about the affects which these berries have after consumption. According to a study conducted by a Chinese Journal of Oncology, 79 people with cancer showed positive results after they started the new diet plan including the red berries. Other studies have been conducted which also state and prove that the antioxidants contained by goji extracts prevents the growth of cancer cells in the body. Other positive results in cancer patients are reduction of blood glucose level and cholesterol levels. Though there is no guarantee that it will have the same effect on everyone who consumes the red berries.

Goji Berry Health Benefits

Now that we know in details about the positive effects of the berry on cancer patients and so on, let us understand the other benefits which are associated with it.

Boosts Human Growth Hormone Production: Human growth hormone production decreases as a person ages. For example, a one-tenth of human growth hormone is produced in a 70-year-when compared with a 20-year-old. This in turn also lowers energy levels and stores body fat. Consuming these berries boosts production of human growth hormone. This is mainly possible because the berries are a rich source of potassium which is important for health. If your body has insufficient potassium level it interferes with the pituitary gland that is responsible for growth hormone production. The other element which affects the production of the growth hormone is the amino acids and the berries are rich source of two amino acids - l-glutamine and l-arginine. Hence, once you start the consumption of these red berries it increases the hormone levels which greatly affect the skin and helps you look more youthful.

Increases Sexual Drive: One of the common Goji Berry benefits is that it helps in increasing sexual drive which tends to get adversely affected as a person starts aging. The berries increase the production testosterone and the fact that this is a well-known aspect many health treatments particularly in Asia include berries in their sexual tonics which not affects the sexual drive but also improves stamina. Boosts Energy Levels: The goji berry improves the health of the adrenal glands which de-stresses the individual and enhances the stamina and energy.

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