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Article: goji berries antioxidant supreme
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- Better Nutrition
- Article date:
- September 1, 2006
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ASIANS HAVE KNOWN IT FOR YEARS-GOJI BERRIES ARE AN ANTIOXIDANT POWERHOUSE WITH PROMISING HEALTH BENEFITS
The secret to better health might be found in clusters of small red berries found in Asia, specifically Tibet and Mongolia. Research shows that Lydum barbarum, better known as the goji berry, may be effective in solving health problems ranging from cancer to high cholesterol.
Berry Nutritious-and Beneficial
Goji berries belong to the family of flowering plants known as Solanaceae, which also includes potatoes, tobacco and tomatoes. The berries contain amino acids, numerous trace minerals, essential fatty acids, several B vitamins, vitamin Ii, beta-carotene, vitamin C and high levels of ...