Goji berries, also known as "wolfberries", have been used for centuries in Chinese Medicine for everything from immune system support, eye health support, fertility support, and circulation support (even helping men suffering from erectile dysfunction). Along with their incredibly high antioxidant levels, many consider Goji berries to be the #1 herb in all of Chinese Medicine!

Goji berries are red, tangy, little nutritional powerhouses that are one of the most antioxidant rich foods you can consume. Native to China, the highest quality goji berries come from Ningxia China. These berries have been nicknamed the “Happy Berry” as studies have shown regular consumption of goji berries lead to improvements in feelings of well-being.

The providence of Ningxia China where these berries are heavily consumed is said to have more centenarians than any other region in the world!

These little berries also have a big impact on our hormones! Goji berries have been shown to increase NATURAL production of Human Growth Hormone via the pituitary and pineal glands. HGH is one of our our “youthful” or protective hormones. It is common for Hollywood celebrities, fitness models, bodybuilders, and athletes to take exogenous HGH. Exogenous meaning it came from an outside source, not produced naturally by the body. Loading up on exogenous and synthetic hormones can come with a whole host of negative side effects, but when we can get our bodies to naturally produce more of these “youthful” hormones, this is in our opinion, the closest thing we have today to a “fountain of youth”. Unfortunately, HGH is one of the hormones that typically declines with advancing age.

The hormonal benefits of these little berries don’t end with HGH either, lets look at testosterone, another of our “youthful” hormones that typically declines with age. Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharides (found in goji berries) has been shown to increase natural testosterone production. Not surprising as testosterone and hgh production follow each other, increasing one typically gives the other a nudge in an upward direction.

How about some studies? (LISTEN UP FELLAS!)

The University of Hong Kong conducted a study (linked below) in where 1mg per kg of body weight of Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharides (goji) had a significant, protective benefit to the testes of male rats who were exposed to stress related compounds that inhibit testosterone production!

Now lets look at BPA – a toxic compound you’re probably aware of that has been shown to be a carcinogen and potent xenoestrogen. Xenoestrogens are man made compounds that mimic estrogen in the body and thus disrupts our hormones. A 2013 study by Evidence Based Complementary & Alternative Medicene found that goji berries not only prevent, but also reduce atropy (shrinking) in male reproductive organs caused by exposure to BPA, and returned fertility and libido back to normal levels after just 7 days of treatment!

Not done yet! A Chinese University recently did a study on 42 men who experienced damage to their testicles via Hyperthermia (heat) and H2O2. 33 of the men were healed within 2 months after supplementing with Goji. Increased sperm count and motility, increased testicle weight, increased hormone production, and a dose dependent protective effect against DNA damage in the testicles induced by the H2O2!

Goji berries have become increasingly popular in recent years because of all of their amazing benefits. As always, it is important to emphasis quality and go with a clean, organic source for your goji berries, otherwise they will typically be contaminated with pesticides and other chemicals that can work against you and your overall health. 

Young Living offers organic, dried goji berries as well as a liquid, nutritional beverage called Ningxia Red. Ningxia Red is one of Young Living's highest selling products and is a very cost effective and tasty way to incorporate the amazing Goji berry into your diet. This supplement also includes the juices of: cherry, plum, pomegranate, blueberry, and aronia which are all infused together along with therapeutic grade citrus essential oils to create the most potent, antioxidant nutritional supplement that we are aware of!

Thank you for reading!

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Written by Will Evans

*This information includes ideas and suggestions that is educational in nature, and is provided only as general information. We are not medical professionals; and our advice should not be looked upon as medical treatment plans. This information does not represent the views or opinions of Young Living.*

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21077258
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16563441