Goji Berries And The Benefits of Eating Them
May 29th, 2009 by heart_health
The beneficial effects of juice made from Goji berries has reached monumental proportions. Adherents of raw food diet attest to the age defying impact of this health wonder, which occurs naturally in Asia. There are several series of studies that attest to their uses against disease.
They are rich in most vitamins and minerals and are considered as one of the healthiest natural food products. Those who have been drinking smoothie juice made of extracts from Goji berries have reported dramatic improvement in their overall health condition. Advocates of this kind of diet have many recipes for juices using the vitamix blender.
Here are some important facts for upholding a healthy lifestyle.
FACT #1 – This natural health wonder is packed with 19 amino acids of which 9 are essential in keeping the normal function of our body. There are also 21 trace elements that are present. We get more protein than a steak. Further more, we also get more amounts of Vitamin C than oranges.
FACT #2 – It is one of the best sources of carotene, an important antioxidant. It also has exhibited significant anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that are good for your health. It also has anti-inflammatory functions, too.
FACT #3 – With its high levels of essential fatty acids, it also helps in the production of important hormones that are essential in the proper function of the nervous system and the brain.
FACT #4 – It is acclaimed as an anti-aging wonder. Many studies have proven its undeniable relationship with longevity.
Here are just a few points on its effects on specific diseases and ailments:
•It can inhibit the action of specific anti-bodies that can trigger allergenic reactions.
•It can slow aging processes because of the presence of LBP polysaccharides
•It has significant action against gene mutation that leads to cancers. There are also related studies that have demonstrated the capability of most cancer patients to stay in remission longer when when ingesting Gobi berries regularly.
•They have enzymes that acts on another enzyme known as superoxide anion which triggers arthritis. The human body has a natural stock of this good enzyme known as superoxide dismutase but it is occurring at levels not sufficient enough to act on the effects of the bad enzyme.
•It has also demonstrated significant beneficial effects in keeping your blood and heart clean and healthy. Also it positively affects certain things such as managing gastro-intestinal problems, hypertension, obesity, sexual dysfunction and other major medical conditions.
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