Wolfberry extract (Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Goji berry extract)
The wolfberry contained more beta carotene than carrots and an astonishing 500 times more vitamin C by weight than oranges.
It has over 19 amino acids( that is six times higher in proportion than been pollen), 21 trace minerals, and is also packed with vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6 and vitamin E.
Since aceient times herb has been used for medicinal purposes including the treatment of diabetes. They claim it protects liver function(we now know it may do this by repairing liver cell injury), replenishes vital essences (now though to be an anti-aging herb with potent anti-oxidants), improves vision( perhaps protecting the retina by neutralizing free radicals from sunlight), and lowers blood pressure and cholesterol.
The wolfberry was also said to strengthen muscles and bones, sitmulate the heart and treat impotence.
Studies show that wolfberrys significant amounts of pro-vitamin A ( bela-carotene and cryptoxanthin) improve eye sight and also provide antioxidant activity, anti-aging benefits and enhancements to the immune systim.
In addition to containing all of the essential amino acids, wolfberry also has a unique group of polysaccharides (complex sugars) that have been shown to benefit immune support and liver protection, in addition to aiding the fight against cancer and diabetes.
Other areas that currently being investigated include weight loss, energy enhancement and lowering of blood pressure. In general, it appears wolfberry has much to offer with few or no side effects.
