The Goji Juice: Benefits and Propaganda
The debate surrounding the propaganda around Goji juice has overshadowed the benefits that the fruit brings with it. Also known as Lycium Barbarum, it’s a fruit found in the Himalayas, the nutritional benefits of which has been know to the Nepalese kingdom and to some extent the Chinese for centuries.
Some of the claimed health benefits:
- Goji juice is a powerful antioxidant that counters ageing process.
- Spruces up the immune system to help fight diseases more effectively
- Aids in regulating blood sugar levels during early stages of diabetes
- Improves the digestive system and memory functions
This fascinating list of health benefits is a result of its composition – the Goji berry. But a lot of debate has been happening over the false claims made by some of the vested interests. The claims and counter claims have been focused at the processes and some of the health benefits.
Keeping this debate apart, there is no doubt that the Himalayan Goji Juice has caught the imagination of the health enthusiastic around the world. But the risks associated must not be ignored. The Goji juice is yet to get the approval of the scientific and medical community as a whole. And it would be better to play it safe than playing it hard and risky.
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If one is taking medication, a consultation with a medical professional is advisable as goji berry contains high values of beneficial nutrients for the body which may interfere with western medicines.