Description

Goji berries are reddish-orange colored berry. Indigenous to Asia, goji berries grow on vines and look a bit like tiny grape tomatoes. Beta-carotene which is the main pigment present in these berries is responsible for the orange-red color. A concentrate is prepared by removing the excess water from the freshly extracted juice of these berries obtained from mature berry tree. It has a very smooth texture.

Health benefits

• Goji berries can help to improve vision as they contain high levels of healthy antioxidants, especially zeaxanthin. ⁽¹⁾ 
• It has high levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C, zeaxanthin, and carotenoids that are responsible for fighting cancer cells. It slows down tumor growth, reduces inflammation, and helps to remove harmful substances from the body. ⁽¹⁾ 
• It helps to maintain blood sugar levels as the extract of these berries improves blood sugar control by increasing insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion by the pancreas. ⁽²⁾
• It enhances the creation of muscle and liver glycogen, a storage form of glucose that helps to maintain physical activity and thus boosts energy levels. ⁽²⁾  
• Goji berry extract may help boost the immune system by increasing the white blood cells responsible for protecting the body against harmful bacteria and viruses. ⁽²⁾

Selection Guide

Make sure to check the "use by" date of the concentrate before buying. Also, check the packaging to ensure that there no holes or open pores.