Goji Berries | boost your energy, boost your well-being

I love Goji Berries*! One of my favourite additions to trail mix, and considered both a fruit and an herb, goji berries grow in some of the most extreme and harsh climates. Goji Berries have become very popular, known as a “superfood”, due to its highly nutritive and antioxidant properties. 5 reasons to add Goji Berries to your mix 1. Goji Berries can protect your eyes. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, and half of those that have, it don’t even know it. The increase in intra-ocular pressure is the major cause of blindness because some of the cells necessary for vision slowly degenerate and die. Studies have shown that Goji Berries help the retinal ganglion cells (needed for vision) in the retina cells to survive longer, despite an increase in intra-ocular pressure, and prevents vascular damage as well. 1 2 3 2. Goji Berries support brain health. With Alzheimer’s Disease becoming prevalent, there is widespread interest in finding ways to protect the brain from degeneration. Studies have shown that something as simple as taking a Goji Berry extract can protect the brain against toxins and age-related neurodegeneration, while enhancing cognitive and memory function. 4 5 3. Goji Berries protect your liver. This is so important. As most compounds that get into your body have to be filtered by the liver, some of them can cause a huge burden and damage this vital organ. A few studies have demonstrated that Goji Berries actually protect the liver from being damaged by toxic substances. Decreased liver enzymes (AST, ALP, and ALT – markers of liver damage when elevated) and increased liver tissue antioxidant activities were observed. 6 7 4. Goji Berries can boost your energy levels and feelings of general well-being. Do you want to experience […]

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