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Article: gorgeous goji
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- Better Nutrition
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- February 1, 2009
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This antioxidant-rich superfood may reduce wrinkles, prevent macular degeneration, and more
It's red and wrinkled- and it's showing up in all sorts of skin care products. Goji berries are the new "wonder ingredient" for snacking - and skin care. Yet, while goji might be a novelty, these berries have been around for centuries under the name Chinese wolfberry. No matter what you call them, goji berries have become a health food phenomenon that's spilling over to the beauty counter.
What They Are
Goji berries have played an important role in traditional Chinese medicine for at least 2,000 years, gaining a reputation as an antiaging tonic and a valuable treatment for everything from poor vision ...