September 20, 2010
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How the Goji Plant Is Changing Health Foods
Goji extract has been around for many thousands of years, but was only introduced to the Western society recently when the true potential of the berry was really discovered. Looking back at the extensive history of the berry reveals an interesting past.
The birth of the use of goji extract as a health food started in the Himalayas, where a Tibetan monk found a bush of berries growing behind a monastery. He tried one of the berries and was delighted with the taste, and so offered it to the other monks who soon began consuming it on a regular basis.
After a while, these monks began seeing a marked improvement in their capabilities and health, as well as reporting more youthful feelings and appearances. This was the basis on which it was brought over to the Western world, and soon became a big hit with health food fanatics and dieticians.
The goji berry’s anti-aging qualities come from its antioxidants, which help rejuvenate the body’s cells, making them live longer, and improving their durability and strength. This is passed on to the external appearance of the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Goji extract is also very helpful to those with digestive problems and minor health ailments. The nutrients in goji extract are composed in such a way that they are unlike any other health food in the world. There have even been claims that it helps with irritable bowel syndrome, liver disease and even certain cancers.
The berry comes in a few forms. The goji extract from the larger Himalayan berry is much sweeter than its smaller Chinese counterpart. The goji extract itself can be eaten in its raw form, as a sweet red berry, or it can be dried or even taken as a dietary supplement.
It is most commonly made into a juice which contains many minerals and vitamins which are rich in nutrition, and antioxidants which can boost the immune systed to keep the consumer healthy and strong. The berry has even shown potential as a libido booster and mood enhancer.



