Goji Berries: They Really Are That Healthy

Goji berries really are that healthy

The goji berry actually comes from China and has been promoted as a healthy superfruit for a number of years. It is said to act as a natural anti-aging product, strengthen the immune system and even help against some diseases.

• The high vitamin C content of the goji berry seems to be particularly outstanding. In fact, a fresh goji berry contains about as much vitamin C as a lemon. Since the berries in this country are usually dried, the vitamin C content is also reduced.
• Unfortunately, studies promoting the goji berry as a miracle fruit have so far only been carried out on animals and in the laboratory. Effects on human health can therefore not be scientifically proven. However, the berry contains many vitamins and antioxidants that could have a positive impact on health.

You should keep this in mind when enjoying goji berries

If you like the goji berry, you can usually eat it without hesitation. However, you should pay attention to a few things in order not to harm yourself and the environment unnecessarily. Because the majority of the berries that can be found in supermarkets come from China.

• If you want to enjoy the goji berry, the best thing to do is make sure it’s organic and doesn’t contain any pesticides.
• Since a goji berry often travels halfway around the world before it ends up on our supermarket shelves, you should consider whether you should use the fruit with dubious health effects or prefer a local fruit with similar health effects, such as currants.
• A possible environmentally friendly alternative is to grow the goji berry yourself. In some nurseries, you can now buy the berry and enrich your garden with it.
• Also, be aware of goji berry drug interactions. If you are taking blood-thinning medication, you should avoid goji berries. Your doctor or pharmacist can certainly help you if you have any questions.