Goji berry is a small grape sized fruit grown in the Himalayan Mountains known to the locals as healing fruit.  It is said to contain anti aging supplements and high in nutrition. It is only Himalayan Goji berries that have such a high nutrition profile though Goji berries are grown in other parts of Asia, Europe and United States also.  The introduction of Goji Juice in 2005 brought the goji berry the forefront of a the nutritional revolution.

Goji berries belong to the Lycium family and the primary Goji berries belong to Lyceum Chinese and Lyceum Barbarum varieties.  Studies indicate Lyceum Barbarum has rare polysaccharides that specifically has properties to fight cancer and possesses anti aging properties. It is important to know which of the Goji berries are used to prepare the juice to have the nutritional values attributed to Goji berries.  Lyceum Barbarum is found mostly in the Himalayan region and the Goji berry juice without the Himalayan tag might as well mean that it may not be having the essential properties of the Himalayan Goji berries.

Goji juice’s cancer fighting and prevention properties are attributed to the presence of mineral called Selenium. It is often noted that the quantity of the mineral content is not reflected properly on the nutritional labels. Research studies indicate a daily intake of 55-60 micrograms is ideal to live a life free of cancer. Though the daily intake recommendation hovers around 60 micrograms, excess intake of selenium creates side effects such as skin rashes, giddiness, cold flu symptoms, general weakness and bad breath. Pregnant and lactating women should not consume more than 60-70 micrograms of Selenium as it is known to cause birth complications and affect infants.

Goji juice, and especially brands such as Go-Chi, may contain more than the recommended selenium and it is important that selenium intake must be controlled depending on the person being normal or cancer patient or pregnant lady. Goji juice has its nutritional value and only certain varieties of Goji berries have the properties that we know of Goji berries. It is important to note that there are also varieties of Goji berries that are inedible and it is important to identify the Goji Juice of the particular variety being fully aware of the nutritional contents and its quantity before purchasing the natural healer, the Goji Juice.