Boost body performance
When one looks at the many constituents of the Goji Berry, it leaves no doubt in the mind about how much this small berry can boost body performance. Written reference to this remarkable berry has been traced back as far as the 7th Century in a Tang Dynasty treatise. Cultivated along the fertile floodplains of the Yellow River for more than 600 years, Goji berries have earned a reputation throughout Asia for premium quality that is sometimes described commercially as "red diamonds". The Goji Berry has been shown to contain:
- 11 essential and 22 trace dietary minerals including Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Zinc, Germanium and Selenium
- 18 amino acids including isoleucine, tryptophan and leucine.
- 6 essential vitamins including C, E, B complex
- 8 polysaccharides and 6 monosaccharides
- 5 unsaturated fatty acids, including the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid
- beta-sitosterol and other phytosterols
- 5 carotenoids, including beta-carotene and zeaxanthin (below), lutein, lycopene and cryptoxanthin, a xanthophyll
- numerous phenolic pigments (phenols) associated with antioxidant properties
The body’s cells are under continuous attack by free radicals, which accelerate aging by destroying vital body cells faster than they can be replaced. The Goji Berry’s polysaccharides and powerful antioxidants defend against premature aging, fighting free-radical damage throughout the body and generally boost body performance.
Animal studies have shown that the Goji Berry’s polysaccharides boost body performance by inducing a remarkable increase in exercise tolerance and stamina, and help to eliminate fatigue. The Goji Berry also boosts body performance by enhancing glycogen storage - glycogen is the body’s primary energy fuel. The Goji Berry also helps in post-workout recovery. It may limit sore muscles by increasing activity of the lactic acid removing enzyme lactate dehydrogenase. It also accelerates clearance of blood urea nitrogen, a toxin produced during exercise.
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