Benefits of Goji Berries

Goji berry or wolfberry is the most nutritional fruit found on the mother earth. It is a bright orange red berry which grows on an evergreen shrub and is natively from the mountainous terrain of Tibet and Mongolia but is now found in other parts of the world also. It is considered as a magical fruit in the world of organic medicines. For ages, Goji berry has formed an important ingredient in many ancient medicines, but finds an equally significant place as a fruit also. It can be consumed in the form of a ripe berry as a fruit but they are more popular and available in dried form. It can be used as a snack or mixed in your regular oatmeal, corn flakes or any other cereals. These can even be soaked for 5-6 hours and thereafter churned to make a delicious and healthy smoothie. Therefore, this is one multi utility fruit which can be eaten raw, baked, cooked and processed in any desired way. Though priced a bit heavy, the list of its health benefits is a long one. Here are a few benefits of Goji berries.

Goji berry is ranked first amongst fruits for its protein content. It is a powerhouse when it comes to housing almost all of the essential amino acids, which is a rare offering by any fruit. These are an amazing source of antioxidants with a high ORAC value which defines its antioxidant power combined with having high fiber content and low fat figures this is considered a superfruit for managing weight issues. Packed with vitamin C, Goji berries boast of having twenty-one trace minerals along with calcium, zinc, selenium, etc. and iron, which is almost 15 times more than found in spinach. Goji berry contains compounds that have the natural qualities of being anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anit-fungal. It is medically proven that Goji berry has helped significantly in curing lower back pain, ailments related to kidney and liver. It forms part of ancient Chinese medicine which is used in resolving strength related issues and longevity.

Despite of the countless health benefits, there can be adverse effects also if a patient of diabetes or blood pressure consumes Goji berry along with their regular medicines. Therefore, it is advisable to take advice from your medical practitioner if you are suffering from any of the above disease before consuming this fruit.  Also, if you on medication with a drug called Warfain which is a blood thinner, the use of this fruit should be avoided. As the side effects of non organic farming as well known, the commercial growing of this wonder fruit has reflected high levels of harmful pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. 

Speaking about Goji berry as a complete package it is one health benefitting fruit which is a complete nutritional source and takes care of multiple essential supplements required for the healthy functioning of a human body. It is a great aid for the medical practitioners which have helped any sufferers worldwide.