Tibetan Goji Berries - The Elixir of Youth and Good Health. There is a great deal of relevancy created in the global market regarding this tiny red fruit, called the goji berry. The common knowledge has it that consuming a small quantum of this fruit every day will extend your life span to more than double, and at the same time keep you in excellent health. Is this really true? Here are some data on the Tibetan goji berries.
What are Tibetan Goji Berries Actually?
As the name suggests, the Tibetan goji berries are the fruits of an ever green plant that is consequently grown in Tibet, China and Mongolia. The Tibetan goji berries belongs to the Solonaceae family.
The Tibetan goji berries are found in the market in two primary forms: (i) as dried berries and (ii) as juice. Both the forms are highly useful to the body. The other ways to apply this fruit is through tea, in soups, or turned into liquid extracts. The main ingredients of the Tibetan goji berries are the beta-carotene, carotenoids and zeaxanthin which make for the best anti-oxidants present in nature.
The goji berry should not be mixed with the wolfberry that is a very similar berry. Because of its close affinity, many tend to interchange the names and call the goji berries wolfberry and vice versa. However, on punctual inspection you will find that the goji berry is sweet and tasty, while the wolfberry is slightly bitter in taste. Both these berries have pretty much the same properties, but they are definitely not the same fruit.
Besides the fact that it is known to extend longevity to a great (and almost unbelievable) extent, the zeaxanthin that is an active component in the Tibetan goji berries, has been found to be able to prevent age-related macular degeneration as well.
What do the Studies Say?
The research done to date have found that the goji berries do indeed prove beneficial in controlling the spread of cancer by inhibiting cell reproduction. It also helps in reducing blood sugar as well as cholesterol levels.
You should be cautious while taking a supplement of the goji berry since this has ingredients that interfere with anti-coagulant drugs. If you are using any anti-coagulants, there might be negative side effects. Therefore, always check with your physician always before you experiment with any new type of health drink or supplement.
If you consider to cultivate your own goji plants, you will need to learn about
goji berry seeds and how to treat them.
