Can Goji 100 Help You Lose Weight?

Can Goji 100 Help You Lose Weight?
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Goji 100 juice is derived from the goji berry. Proponents of the goji berry claim it is a powerful antioxidant that can strengthen the immune system, has anti-aging properties, increase libido, and increase energy. Despite a lack of supportive clinical evidence, proponents also say that it can encourage weight loss. Seek the advice of your doctor or health practitioner before taking Goji 100.

Background

The goji berry is also known as Chinese wolfberry, lycium fruit or Tibetan goji berry. According to Health-report.co.uk, the goji berry is cultivated in China, Tibet and Mongolia, where it is called the happy berry because it induces a sense of well-being. Goji berry plays a prominent role in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to enhance immune function, improve eyesight, improve circulation and protect the liver.

Properties

The goji berry contains a number of phytonutrients and bioflavonoids. Betaine helps the liver produce choline, a compound that promotes muscle growth; physalin is active against leukemia; solavetivone is an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial compound; and bita-siteserol may help to lower cholesterol and may be used to treat prostate enlargement and sexual impotence.

Metabolism

The goji berry is rich in muscle-building amino acids, according to Health-report.co.uk. Combined with the ability to help the liver produce choline, this gives goji berries significant muscle-building properties. Lean muscle tissue helps to keep your metabolism high, enhancing your ability to burn fat. Taking these factors into account, Goji 100 may play a role in helping you lose weight. Goji berries are also rich in essential fatty acids, which help in fat metabolism.

Energy and Well Being

The goji berry can help to increase stamina, according to Drugs.com. This corresponds with anecdotal evidence reported in Columbia University News Service, where users of goji berries claimed an increase in energy levels and sense of well being. An increase in energy and stamina may help you increase the intensity of your weight-loss exercise program and your ability to do more exercise, thereby helping you to lose weight.

Exercise Recovery

The goji berry is a powerful antioxidant food, according to the ORAC scale. The Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity was developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers at Tuffts University in Boston as a measurement of the antioxidant capacity in foods. The antioxidants in Goji 100 will scavenge damaging free radicals induced by an intense weight loss exercise program. This will help your body function optimally, improve your ability to recover from your workouts, enable you to exercise more and accelerate weight loss.

Caution

Goji berries may have a slight anticoagulant effect, according to Jscms.jrn.columbia.edu. Consult your doctor before using Goji 100, particularly if you are taking blood-thinning drugs.

References

Article reviewed by GlennK Last updated on: Dec 23, 2010

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