| Tibetan Goji Berries "The most powerful anti-oxidant food available" |
| Goji Berries and their benefits "Let food be your medicine and let medicine be your food"- Hippocrates Research has suggested that Goji Berries have the following properties: * the highest levels of antioxidants of any known food on earth * 500 times more vitamin C by weight than oranges * Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and E & 21 trace minerals * more iron than spinach * 18 amino acids (higher than bee pollen) * Assists with weight loss * They help you develop a stronger immune system * Have anti-aging properties * Brightens and improves your eyesight * Nourishes your liver and kidneys * Normalizes your blood pressure and blood sugar * Lowers your LDL (Bad) cholesterol production * Slows hair loss and graying * Rejuvenates your mind, your body, and your spirit * better source of beta-carotene than carrots themselves * act as an anti-inflammatory and increase calcium absorption * Can combat autoimmune disease * Traditionally used for fertility and sexual function (male & female) Goji Berries contain the following complex compounds: 1) Betaine , used by the liver to produce choline whichs calms the mind, enhances memory,promotes muscle growth,protects against fatty liver disease ,reduces homocysteine (a risk factor in heart disease) 2) Physalin ,active against leukemia and Hepatitis B 3) Solavetivone, anti-fungual and anti-bacterial 4) Beta-Sitoseral, anti-inflammatory,used for sexual impotence /prostate enlargement ,inhibits LDL cholesterol production 5) Cyperone ,a sesquiterpene that helps lower blood pressure ,used against cervical cancer and menstrual complaints Goji berries (Lycium barbarum) contain the highest levels of antioxidants than any other food on earth! This fact was discovered by research scientists at Tufts University, Boston (USA) where the Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) test was developed. The ORAC test analyses the level of antioxidants in food.They contain 25,300 ORAC units , the next best,prunes,have only 5,770 ORAC units ! To maximise the medicinal benefits of goji berries, ensure that you eat the whole berry as nature intended. There are a number of processed products on the market that include a small amount of goji berry extract. These include goji juice, goji tablets, etc. All natural foods that have been processed lose a significant amount of their nutritional properties due to the oxidation process that occurs during manufacturing. The vitamins, minerals and polysaccharides provide fuel for the immune system to function efficiently. Numerous studies have shown that goji berries actually boost the immune system by increasing white 'killer' T-cells, resulting in anti-tumor responses.Another study in 1994 showed that goji berry polysaccharides combined with a standard cancer drug LAK/IL-2, was 254% (2.5 times) more effective at reducing tumors than using the standard cancer drug by itself.A study in 2001 showed that goji berry polysaccharides inhibited the growth of human leukemia cells. With such promising results, it makes you wonder why the goji berry hasn't been extensively trialed in cancer treatment, especially considering all the billions invested into cancer research each year. It's likely because the goji berry is a natural food product which can't be patented, and therefore it wouldn't be a profitable investment for drug companies. Goji berries have the highest content of beta-carotene among all foods on earth. Beta-carotene can be transformed into vitamin A under the influence of human liver enzymes. Therefore, vitamin A ultimately plays a major influence in Lycium’s actions. Lycium’s function on the eyes is related to this factor. Being rich in trace minerals, Lycium contains significant amounts of zinc, calcium, germanium, selenium and phosphorus, plus small quantities of many others. When Goji berry extract was provided to 20 elderly people, once a day for 3 weeks, more than 67% of the patients’ T cell transformation functions tripled and the activity of the patients’ white cell interleukin-2 doubled.In addition, the results showed that all the patients’ spirit and optimism increased significantly, appetite improved in 95% of the patients, 95% of the patients slept better and 35% of the patients at least partially recovered their sexual function. Goji berries contain a powerful polysaccharide which has been shown to have potent immune enhancing activity. This same polysaccharide has been found to be a secretagogue, that is, a substance that stimulates the secretion in the pituitary gland of human growth hormone, a powerful innate anti-aging hormone.. The polysaccharides in Goji beriies were trialed in an Asian anti-obesity study, in which patients were given goji berries each morning and afternoon. There were promising results with most patients losing significant weight. The metabolic rate (the rate at which the body converts food into energy) plays an important role in weight control. Faster metabolic rates burn calories more efficiently and store less as fat, while slower metabolic rates burn less calories, and readily store unused energy as fat.To perform metabolism efficiently, our body needs a constant supply of trace minerals and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 & vitamin C. Without these vitamins and minerals, metabolism becomes inefficient and sluggish.Goji berries have 21 trace minerals and are high in the above vitamins. The polysaccharides of the goji berry actually increase the metabolic rate, which can lead to reduced body weight. Free radical attack on our bodies is the primary cause of aging (Packer,1999). Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules derived from pollutants, smoking, physical exercise, eating and even breathing. Free radicals (oxidants) attack healthy cells which can lead to premature aging, cancer, hardening of arteries, heart diseases, stroke, etc. Antioxidants are needed by our bodies to neutralise and destroy free radicals (oxidants). In doing so, they significantly slow the aging process and provide a protective barrier for our bodies (refer to a recent study on aging). Antioxidants help keep our skin, hair, organs, muscles, blood, and arteries youthful.Eating foods high in antioxidants is the best way to protect against free radical attack. In January 2005, a study showed that goji berries actually protects human skin from oxidative damage and helps preserves youthfulness of skin! The berries I stock have recently been tested by an independant laboratory (Advanced Analytical Australia Pty.Ltd). They were tested for 210 pesticide compounds,all of which were found to be at non-detectable levels which supports the growers claim that they are grown "chemical free". *Important* The Goji berries available in Chinese grocery stores in Australia often have the following problems: 1) They are irradiated with Gamma Radiation by Australian Quarantine on entering the country 2) They are grown with chemical fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides 3) They are soaked in a solution of red food dye and sugar to improve appearance /sweetness 4) They are often the wrong species (Lycium Chinense) ,not Lycium Barbarum *My berries are free of all 4 problems* Daily consumption is recommended by Chinese Herbalists to be 10 ~ 30gms a day,making one 500gm bag last anywhere from 50 to 17 days,which works out to be $0.50c to $1.47 a day ! (500gm bags are $25) Introduce Goji berries slowly into your diet,starting at 10gms a day spaced out during the day. Goji berries have alot of fibre in them so if you take too many in the beginning it is possible to get a temporary loose stool or stomach upset until your body naturally adjusts to them.As your body gets use to them you can take up to 30gms a day if you like.Taking 20gms spaced out during the day is a good general guide to consumption. To order please call Neil at Lotus Oriental Therapies on either 08-83691018 or 0414569743 or email your order to : sukhavati_imp@hotmail.com 500gm bags are $25 plus postage (to be advised when ordering or pick them up if you are in Adelaide) # Disclaimer # *I cannot recommend self medication with plant -based products as medicinal claims for natural foods are not recognised by Food Standards Australia.As such,the information provided is for educational purposes only.Please see a medical professional for medical diagnosis and treatment. If you are taking warfarin (coumadin) or other blood thinners please advise your doctor that you are taking Goji Berries as Goji berries may also have a slight blood thinning effect. *All Information presented here sourced from : www.naturallygoji.com www.tibetauthentic.com.au www.qualitychineseherbs.com www.gojiresearch.com www.timpanogosnursery.com Scientific Studies on which the previous information is based 1) Effects of pure crude Lycium barbarum polysaccharides on immunopharmacology, published in Zhong Yao Cai. 1999 May;22(5):246-9. 2) Immunomodulation and antitumor activity by a polysaccharide-protein complex from Lycium barbarum, published in Int Immunopharmacol. 2004 Apr;4(4):563-9. 3) Neuroprotective effects of anti-aging oriental medicine, Lycium barbarum, against beta-amyloid neurotoxicity, published in Exp Gerontol. 2005 Aug-Sep;40(8-9):716-27. 4) Experimental research on the role of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide in anti-peroxidation, published in Zhongguo.Zhong Yao Za Zhi.1993 Feb;18(2):110-2, 128. 5) Lycium barbarum glycoconjugates: effect on human skin and cultured dermal fibroblasts, published in Phytomedicine. 2005 Jan;12(1-2):131-7. 6) Neuroprotective effects of anti-aging oriental medicine Lycium barbarum against beta-amyloid peptide neurotoxicity published in Exp Gerontol. 2005 Aug-Sep;40(8-9):716-27. 7)Packer, L. (1999) The Antioxidant Miracle, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA 8) Observation of the effects of LAK/IL-2 therapy combining with Lycium barbarum polysaccharides in the treatment of 75 cancer patients, published in Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi. 1994 Nov;16(6):428-31 9) Inhibiting the growth of human leukemia cells by Lycium barbarum polysaccharide, published in Wei Sheng Yan Jiu. 2001 Nov;30(6):333-5. 10) A polysaccharide-protein complex from Lycium barbarum upregulates cytokine expression in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, published in Eur J Pharmacol. 2003 Jun 27;471(3):217-22. 11) Effect of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide on human hepatoma QGY7703 cells: inhibition of proliferation and induction of apoptosis, published in Life Science. 2005 Mar 18;76(18):2115-24. 12) Immunomodulation and antitumor activity by a polysaccharide-protein complex from Lycium barbarum, published in Int Immunopharmacol. 2004 Apr;4(4):563-9. 13) Effects of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide on tumor microenvironment T-lymphocyte subsets and dendritic cells in H22-bearing mice, published in Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao. 2005 Sep;3(5):374- 14) Study on the composition of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides and its effects on the growth of weanling mice, published by Food Science Department, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China. 15) Protective effect of Fructus Lycii polysaccharides against time and hyperthermia-induced damage in cultured seminiferous epithelium , published in J Ethnopharmacol. 2002 Oct;82(2-3):169-75. 16) Isolation and purification of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides and its antifatigue effect, published by Department of Hygiene, Hubei Medical University, Wuhan 430071, China |
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