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Vitamins B1,B2 and B6 (which is needed by the body to convert food
into energy).
Vitamin E (which has never been found in fruit)
500 times more vitamin C by weight than oranges
More protein then whole wheat
18 amino acids (8 of them essential for life)
21 trace minerals (including significant amounts of zinc, iron, copper, calcium, selenium,
phosphorus and
germanium; (a very rare
anti-cancer agent almost never found in food)
Germanium:It would
appear that Goji berries, as a consequence of the Germanium as well
as other constituents of the plant, are capable of inhibiting the
hydrogen ion in the cancer cells, thereby depressing the synthesis
of cancerous DNA. Many more studies are yet to be conducted and
scrutinized by the medical and scientific communities, but it would
appear that in essence the Goji berries might be helping to lower
the reproductive capacity of cancerous cells.
More beta
carotene than carrots
Essential fatty
acids (required for the
smooth functioning of the brain and nervous system)
The richest source of carotenoids (natural fat-soluble pigments that play a
critical role in vitamin A activity in humans)
Here is a short list of other health promoting
compounds found in the Tibetan Lycium Goji berry:
Beta Sitosterol: An anti-inflammatory agent found to lower
cholesterol, and used to treat sexual impotence and prostrate
enlargement.
Zeaxanthin and Lutine: Valued for their role in protecting the
eyes.
Betaine: Used by the liver to produce Choline which
assists detoxification reactions in the liver.
Betaine is known to protect DNA, enhance memory,
promote muscle growth and protect us from fatty liver
disease.
Cyperone: A sesquiterpene used in treatment of cervical
cancer. It is also known to benefit heart and blood pressure
problems as well as menstruation problems.
Solavetivone: A powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial
agent.
Physalin: A natural compound that boosts the immune
system. Found to be effective in treating leukaemia, hepatitis B and
cancer.
Polysaccharides:
This berry has extremely high levels of
immune-stimulating polysaccharides
which stimulate the immune system to function at
its highest.
Another important finding about Lycium berries
is they have been found to have extremely high levels of
immune-stimulating polysaccharides. What are polysaccharides?
Polysaccharides are very large, long-chain sugar molecules that are
nourishment for macrophages (large white blood cells) in the gut
wall. The macrophages are then transported to other immune cells,
setting off a chain of defensive events in our bodies.
Several years ago German researchers isolated
polysaccharides from Echinacea purpurea (often used in medicinal
formulations) and mixed them with macrophages in test tubes. They
found that the polysaccharides profoundly activated the macrophages,
stimulating them to effectively kill tumour cells. Also it was found
macrophages increased their production of interleukin, a chemical
which spurs the immune system to greater activity, and the
polysaccharides also enhanced the activity of B lymphocytes,
immune-system cells which fight bacterial infections.
Phagocytes are a crucial component of the immune
system and are found in the spleen. They digest foreign substances
that invade the body including bacteria and other disease causing
organisms. Having large numbers of phagocytes in the spleen will
enable the body to more quickly eliminate foreign substances and
thus prevent the development of potential illness.
The effects were astounding. Spleenic phagocyte
cell counts (immune cells) increased by 81% and the ORAC
(antioxidant capacity) the subjects' whole blood increased as
well.
This little red
fruit can change the health of the world. If more people knew about
Tibetan Goji berries and the use of other whole foods, many diseases would not be as much of a
challenge to our immune systems.
This Goji is the most complete and
powerfull food known on earth.
1- ORAC VALUE OF
GOJI BERRIES
ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is a measurement
developed by scientists at Tufts University in Oklahoma under the
direction of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. This higher the ORAC
value, the more capable that food is of destroying free radicals,
thus retarding the aging process and other diseases. The USDA
recommends an intake of about 5,000 ORAC units a day to obtain
optimum health benefits; unfortunately, the average person only
receives about 20%-25% of this recommended allowance in his or her
daily food consumption.
This laboratory procedure recently developed
measures the amount of antioxidants the foods we eat contain. The
procedure known as ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) was
developed by Dr. Guohua Cao at USDA Human Nutrition Research Center
on Aging at Tufts University, USA. ORAC is one of the most sensitive
and reliable methods for measuring the ability of antioxidants to
absorb free radicals. It is the only test to combine both time and
degree of inhibition of free radicals.
According to Tufts University, the average
person needs approximately 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC units per day to have
a significant impact on plasma and tissue antioxidant capacity.
Three servings of fruits and vegetables per day provide
approximately 1200 ORAC units. This means the average person is
short by up to 3800 ORAC units each day, depending on the fruits and
vegetables they are choosing and their body's requirements. To make
up the difference, experts recommend supplementing our diet with
high ORAC foods to become and stay healthy and slow down the aging
process caused by free radical damage.
The Goji berry was found to have the highest
ORAC value of all fruits. An amazing 25,300 ORAC units per 100 gram!
By consuming 20-50 grams of Goji berries daily
you will consume enough ORAC units as recommended by Drs. Prior and
Cao to help your body fight against free radicals, and help your
body fight diseases like cancer and heart disease?"
Researchers at Tufts University have tested
several foods for their ORAC capabilities. Here are the scores of
some of the highest rated antioxidant foods:
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TOP ORAC FRUITS
(Per 100 grams)
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TOP ORAC VEGATABLES
(Per 100 grams)
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| Goji Berry
|
25,300 |
Kale |
1,770
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| Prunes |
5,770 |
Garlic clove
|
1,662 |
| Pomegranates |
3,307 |
Spinach
|
1,260 |
Raisins
|
2,830 |
Yellow Squash |
1,150 |
| Blueberries |
2,400 |
Brussels sprouts
|
980 |
| Blackberries |
2,036 |
Alfalfa sprouts
|
930 |
| Cranberries |
1,750 |
Steamed Spinach |
909 |
Strawberries
|
1,540 |
Broccoli Flowers
|
890 |
| Raspberries |
1,220 |
Beets
|
840 |
| Plums |
949 |
Avocado
|
782 |
| Oranges |
750 |
Red bell pepper
|
710 |
| Grapes, Red |
739 |
Beans, Baked
|
503 |
| Cherries |
670 |
Beans, Kidney
|
460 |
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What are Free Radicals?
In your body, oxygen is necessary for most metabolic functions. In
these specific processes, oxygen molecules give off one or more of
their electrons, leaving them as electrically unbalanced oxygen
atoms. They are essentially partial molecules, or known as free
radicals. As free radicals, they desperately look around for their
missing parts. This makes them frantic, hungry to grab a chunk of
whatever tissue is available. Thus, they can cause disease by
disrupting normal cellular function. This leads to unhealthy
tissues and DNA, compromising our immune systems and can lead to
cancer, accelerated aging, and a host other maladies.
2- Its vibratory level
is 3 times higher than any other food.
Hertz Energy Scale
In the 1880?s, German physicist, Henrick Hertz proved that energy
is
transmitted through a vacuum via electro magnetic
waves.
Some recorded Hertz ratings:
Noni
Juice
0-500
Sea
Silver
2000
Xango
2000
Limu
2300
Himalayan Goji 6000
3-
Its life force is 7 times greater than any other food.
Bovis Energy Scale
In the 1930?s, Antoine Bovis developed a means to measure the
life force present in water, plants etc. Some recorded Bovis
energy ratings:
Noni
Juice
17000
Sea
Silver 24000
Xango
53000
Limu
54000
Himalayan Goji 355000
The ingredients of
these berries are at least three times more concentrated than in the
Lycium Barbarum juice. |
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18 oz (1/2 kg)