Inflammatory Conditions
There are thousands of people in South Africa who suffer from inflammatory conditions, many of which are brought about by arthritis. There are several different types of arthritis, the two most common being osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative bone disorder brought about by age or trauma, and rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks the joints producing a inflammatory inflammation that often progresses to destruction of the articular cartilage and stiffness of the joints.
The inflammatory free radical most often implicated in these conditions is known as the superoxide anion, which, under normal conditions the body keeps in check by the production of the enzyme superoxide dismultase or SOD. This normally intercepts and neutralizes the anions before thay can cause too much pain, inflammation or cell damage. Research has shown that the injestion of Goji berries in any form results in a 40% increase of the body’s production of SOD.
People suffering from arthritic inflammatory conditions are known to have experienced a great deal of relief from pain when they have been injesting Goji berries on a regular basis. Goji berries also contain Beta-Sitosterol, another anti-inflammatory agent. Goji berries do not only help control inflammation conditions, they are also exceptionally good as treatment for a number of other conditions such as cancer, cholesterol, immune system, blood pressure, Glaucoma, senility and Alzheimer’s disease. These small red berries have been used in China for centuries, and in the region where they are grown it is quite normal for people to reach the age of 100 years. Taking Goji berries on a regular basis is extremely good for your health.
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