Goji Berry (lychee) - Health Benefits

Goji berries are small fruits with incredible health benefits for the human body. They are also known as lycium or lycium.

According to scientists, lychee  prolongs life, gives energy, rejuvenates the body, normalizes blood pressure, reduces the risk of cancer, lowers cholesterol, normalizes blood sugar, increases sexual activity, helps lose weight, improves sleep, strengthens heart, normalizes vision, increases the body's resistance to disease, treats bone marrow disorders, maintains liver and kidney function, restores hormonal balance, helps treat infertility, strengthens muscles and bones, improves memory, relieves stress. The list is impressive. For Americans and Europeans, this fruit is a novelty, but it has been known in China for thousands of years.

Composition of goji berry / lychee

The composition of the fruit is unique, it is expressed in: 18 amino acids (8 of them essential), 21 minerals (potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, zinc, etc.), vitamins (E, C, B1, B2, B6), carotene, polysaccharides and many other biologically active substances. Among them is the substance germanium - a mineral that in combination with other ingredients is effective in the treatment of cancer. Vitamin C in lycium is 500 times more than in oranges and lemons. Iron is 15 times more than in spinach, and the content of beta-carotene is significantly higher than in carrots. The concentration of protein in these fruits is higher than in royal jelly . It is believed that taking 1 tablespoon of lychee daily provides a person with all the necessary vitamins.

Goji Berryis known as the "fruit of longevity." Its antioxidant properties and the beneficial effects of a complex of unique polysaccharides protect the body from premature aging, increase the body's resistance to harmful external influences. It should be noted that these fruits stimulate the production of "youth hormone", responsible for improving memory, libido, helps to recover faster after illness, normalizes sleep, reduces the amount of fat in the body and helps us keep young and fresh. kind as long as possible. In addition, this hormone is important for many important functions of storage, recovery and development, such as the production of smooth muscle and the supply of calcium to dental and bone tissues. In China, lycium has long been used to treat early-stage diabetes. It contains betaine, which is able to prevent liver obesity and damage to blood vessels, which is often seen in diabetics. By the way, betaine has the ability to turn into choline - a substance that sharpens and improves memory. For this reason, goji berry is an excellent tonic for the brain.

Fruits are able to regulate immunity, "putting in order" many important defenses of the body. Disruption of the intestinal microflora leads to the appearance of various diseases, significantly lowers immunity and sharply increases the risk of developing cancer. The polysaccharides contained in lychee maintain optimal composition and viability of the intestinal microflora. It is safe to say that the fruit rejuvenates the intestines.

People undergoing cancer therapy can use goji berry as an adjunct. It was found that the consumption of the fetus during treatment gives 250% higher feedback from the body than with conventional drug therapy. This is due to the mentioned mineral germanium, known for its anti-cancer properties. In addition, lycium (in any form) stimulates the production of a special ingredient - gamma interferon, which can kill cancer cells and stop the growth of tumors. 

Goji berry is considered one of the most tonic sexual means. Science confirms the ancient belief that it increases testosterone and increases libido in both men and women. Asian medics treat infertility with lychee. Herbalists in China and Tibet use the fruit in its pure form or in combination with other herbs to treat coughs and colds. It is also believed that regular consumption of goji berry improves mood, so it is also called the "fruit of happiness", and it has long been known that good mood helps to recover faster, cope with difficulties and stressful situations.

How is goji berry consumed?

In China, lycium  is used not only as a remedy, but also as a spice in various dishes.

In most cases, you can find dried goji berries. You can also use these fruits as raisins - add them to your breakfast cereal, mix them with yogurt or make them into tea.

You can also add healthy fruits to various pastries, even to meat sauces.

Consuming about a handful of goji berries a day is a good opportunity to get high amounts of minerals and antioxidants.

Contraindications to lithium

Try to buy quality goji berry, the price matters! Cheap fruits are treated with sulfites, which cause allergies in some people.

Fruits are considered safe, but in rare cases a digestive reaction is possible, especially if you are consuming lychee for the first time, but over time it is possible to overcome the problem. If you suffer from chronic digestive problems, be sure to consult a doctor before consuming goji berries.