The Goji is a shrub that grows in valleys and mountainous regions of Asia, like the Himalayas in Tibet, India and Mongolia, at 4000 meters altitude. The shrub, which can reach 4.5 meters, is known by the botanical name Lycium barbarum of the family Solanaceae. This plant is known to produce a fruit, specifically a bright red berries that are dried have been used in traditional Tibetan medicine for thousands of years due to its significant medicinal properties. These berries are about the size of a raisin and tastes like blueberry or cherry.
chemical composition. Goji berries are rich in antioxidants as vitamin C (bulk), carotenoids and xanthines. It also contains polyunsaturated fatty acids omega 3 and omega 6, polysaccharides themselves, fiber, proteins, sterols, vitamins and large amounts of trace elements like zinc, cobalt, iron, calcium ...
pharmacological properties and therapeutic indications. highlight the antioxidant properties, which provides consumers with a good general health, and rid the body of free radicals. This translates into better prevention of disease, aging and also protect the eyes.
also provide a lot of energy, so it can be used in cases of fatigue or weakness, besides being interesting in patients with malnutrition, or in sports.
also by own content in polysaccharides and antioxidants strengthen the immune system, providing even more protection against infection and disease.
Other interesting properties are conferred by beta-sitosterol, plant sterols used to treat benign prostate adenoma and to reduce plasma cholesterol levels.
Unwanted effects and contraindications. Administered in the recommended amounts (about 20 berries per day) have no detrimental effect on health.
administration and dosage forms. Take dried berries, is how they normally sell in shops, although there are also prepared as ice cream, juice and cookies. Can be administered alone or mixed with yogurt, cereals, shakes ...
