Goji berries

Description

Goji berries are round or oval shaped fruits coming from a tree grown in Tibet, the lycium bararum and the lycium chinense. These berries are red, sweet and tasty and have a flavor similar to berries, especially blueberries, a fruit notoriously rich in antioxidants. Only a few know that goji berries contain more antioxidants than blueberries, in a ratio ranging from 1 to 30. The major properties of goji berries derive from the high content of antioxidants and vitamins. These substances fight cellular aging and promote vitality, energy and youth. Due to their characteristics, goji berries are also called the “long life elixir”. Every single goji berry contains vitamin C, 500 times higher than oranges, In addition to vitamin E and mineral salts such as copper, phosphorus, zinc, iron and manganese. Vitamins (C and E) perform an antioxidant function, that is, they fight free radicals that cause cells and skin to age prematurely. Mineral salts instead stimulate energy metabolism. Due to the presence of these precious substances, goji berries are said to have anti-aging and energizing properties. Goji berries also contain proteins and lipids (fats) including omega and omega 6, famously known as good fats. Good fats fight the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood, helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Among other substances in goji berries, another mineral called “organic germanium”. From some studies it seems that this mineral plays an important role in the prevention of tumors. Goji berries therefore have many good properties. To fully exploit them, you need to consume the berries every day, especially those coming from the lycium barbarum tree.