Goji Berry Juice Benefits

Goji berry juice, usually derived from dried, red goji berries, offers a sweet flavor and a variety of health benefits. Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, primarily come from China and ripen from July to October. This berry's juice is used both in Chinese and homeopathic medical treatment, although scientists have tested its usefulness for traditional medicine as well.

Skin Protection

Drinking goji berry juice may protect your skin. Evidence in the April 2010 issue of "Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences" indicates that sunburned mice experienced reduced skin swell after consuming this juice. Research also revealed that the antioxidants in goji berry juice offer skin damage projection. Scientists theorize this finding will translate to humans, offering an additional layer of protection for sun exposure in addition to sunscreen. More research is needed to determine if goji berry juice helps mitigate skin damage in humans.

Mood Enhancer

If you are experiencing depression, consider drinking goji berry juice. A study published in the May 2008 edition of the "Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine" reveals that drinking this juice over a 14-day period may improve your mood as well as your overall cognitive function. Consult your health care provider before consuming goji juice for your mental health; your doctor may suggest taking goji juice in addition to traditional anti-depressants.

Vitamin A

One 8-oz. serving of goji juice provides 100 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A. The vitamin A in this juice is good for your vision, contributing to the protective layer of your eye -- the cornea -- that keeps bacteria and other infections from entering your body. Vitamin A, either alone or in conjunction with other nutrients, may decrease your risk of macular degeneration, blindness and dry eyes, so consume goji berry juice for your eyes.

Vitamin C

Drink a serving of goji berry juice, and you take in 200 percent of the vitamin C your body needs each day. Your body does not store the extra amount because the vitamin C in this juice is water soluble; however, in some cases, extra vitamin C is useful. Smoking, for example, leeches vitamin C from the body, making it necessary to take in more than the recommended amount.

Fiber

Goji berry juice is a good source of fiber, with 5 g per serving. If you follow a 2,000-calorie diet, you should daily consume 25 to 38 g of fiber to help maintain bowel function. Getting enough fiber, whether through goji berry juice or other high-fiber foods, can help prevent the occurrence of hemorrhoids and diverticulitis.