The Health Benefits Of The Goji Berry Juice And Its Side Effects

Posted by Lia Wright
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Jun 29, 2015
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What is a goji berry?
The goji berry is also known as the wolf berry and is a member of the nightshade family. It is a orange red berry which happens to grow naturally in the western and the north central areas of china. A ripe goji berry spoils very easily once it is picked and hence a common practice is to dry it before exporting in order to preserve it. It is also turned into a juice which happens to offer innumerable health benefits.

The Chinese traditional medicine made use of the goji berries and also the goji berry juice extensively to treat diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, fatigue, fever and also age related problems. Goji berries were used in medicines, wines, juices and also herbal teas.

What benefits does the goji berry juice provide?
The colours of the goji berries are largely due to the antioxidants present in it. They help in protecting the body due to its capability to fight against the oxidative damage that can be caused to the body. Lycium barbarum polysaccharides, a complex starch found in the goji berry juice is known to help make the immune system stronger and may also help in reducing the fatigue which may be caused due to high altitudes.

How does the goji berry juice protect the body?
The antioxidants present in the goji berry juice hampers the destructive power contained by the free radicals and hence may help in the protection of the body. The free radicals are produced by our body naturally but when they are produced in a very large quantity then they may destroy the cells. Chinese researches have brought to light that consuming a standard dosage of the goji berry juice regularly for about a month may help in increasing the levels of the antioxidant liver enzymes. It may also help in reducing the by-products that may be released due to the oxidative damage that may be caused to the body.

The goji berry juice is also known to contain vitamin A which may provide some health benefits. It may help in protecting the skin against damage and may also help in the improvement of night vision. It may also make the immune system stronger.

What are the side effects that can be expected by consuming the goji berry juice?
If you are on medication for some blood thinners then you should probably avoid consuming goji berries as there may occur some sort of herb – drug interaction. The goji berry juice may also interfere with the blood pressure and also diabetes medication. Do check with your pharmacist before beginning to consume the goji berry juice.

Reports have linked these berries with skin photosensitivity, so if you happen to be allergic to pollen then do stay away from the goji berry. It may cause a skin rash. It is also extremely rich in oxalates and hence may result in kidney problems. Otherwise they are pretty safe to consume.


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