Fruits and vegetables has always been a good source for health and are also used in some medicines. Goji Berries are one such type that is considered healthiest and are also used in some traditional Chinese medicines. They are pronounced as "go-gee" and can also be called as wolfberries. Goji Berries are generally grown in Himalayan valley of China and Tibet region, but now due to increase in demand they are grown even in lower Himalayas such as Ningxia provinces of China. Do you know the health benefits of Goji Berries? As said earlier they provide good nutritional benefits and life extension qualities due to rich source of antioxidants in them. Beta-Carotene and Zeaxanthin are the antioxidant contained in Goji Berry, which help in protecting the eye and decrease the chances of getting eye problems like Glaucoma, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reduces blood glucose level and lowers cholesterol level.

Researchers have also found that Goji Berry extract is good for fighting cancer as it contains twenty one trace minerals including Selenium and Germanium, which are cancer fighting elements. More benefits can be obtained if dried Goji Berries are consumed as they contain nineteen amino acids, six essential fatty acids that are necessary for body, Vitamins such as B1, B2, B6, C, E and Lineolic acid, which are not found in other foods. The Lineolic Acid obtained in dried Goji Berries has been proved fifteen times more nutritious than spinach and it also promotes body fat loss. 

Besides all these merits one unique polysacharride (master molecule) gives Goji Berries a potential life extending quality. So how does this Polysacharride in Goji Berry work? In general, as we grow older our glands secrete less, but polysacharride in Goji Berry has the ability to stimulate important gland like Pituitary gland, which is located in the anterior of the brain and this gland secretes hormone called Human Growth Hormone. In human body most of the hormones communicate with this Human Growth Hormone for well function and sometimes this hormone has the ability to reverse some of the symptoms of aging. Due to lot of advantages Goji berries can be consumed by people of all ages as they can help them in curing various ailments. There are number of Goji berry products available in market which can be in different forms such as capsules, crunch bars, teas, pure juice etc. But of all these forms dried Goji berry and Goji berry juice is the popular in many regions.