Goji Berry has been receiving exceptional publicity for its "super-food" status.
Also known as Wolfberries or Lycium berries, Goji berries have been used in Tibetan, Mongolian and Chinese cultures for centuries for their many health benefits.
Goji berries contain up to 21 trace elements which include zinc, copper, calcium, selenium and phosphorus. It is a rich source of carotenoids.
Carotenoids are substances that make certain fruits and vegetables yellow, orange or red. Some carotenoids (beta-carotene, alpha-carotene) can be made into vitamin A by the body. Other carotenoids (lycopene, lutein) cannot be made into Vitamin A by the body. All carotenoids are antioxidants.
Goji berries also contain Vitamin B1, B2, B6 and Vitamin E.
The Benefits:
- Excellent antioxidant
- Helps protect the body's tissues against the damaging effects of free radicals
- Helps maintain a healthy immune system
- Helps to optimise general well-being
Nutritional Information:
Goji Berry extract (4:1)
equivalent to 500mg of Goji Berry powder
Suggested Daily Intake:
1-2 capsules daily or as recommended by a health professional
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