Certified Goji Berries

The Discovery…

A doctor researching an ancient culture deep in the Himalayan mountains (the region between Nepal and India), discovered that the people living close to certain wells of water, lived to be over 100 years, had no grey hair, and never lost their teeth. Red magenta Goji berries from overhead, that grow wild in this Himalayan region, were falling into the wells of water. After extensive research, this unique fruit was found to be ‘pure magic’….

“I believe that [Certified Goji berries] will have more powerful benefits on health, well-being, and anti-aging than any other product I have seen in the last 40 years.”
Dr. Earl Mindell

Earl Mindell, R.Ph., M.H., Ph.D. is recognized as the world’s leading authority in nutrition. He is the best selling author of 50 books, including Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century (10 million copies). Dr. Mindell conducts seminars around the world and is a registered pharmacist, master herbalist and professor of nutrition at Pacific Western University in Los Angeles, CA.

‘CAVEAT EMPTOR’….. LET THE BUYER BEWARE !

‘Goji’ is the colloquial name given to this Certified berry by the indigenous Mongolian people of the region.

Of the many varieties of the botanical Lycium, the Certified Goji berry has earned the respect of the great physicians of Asia for many centuries. The Certified Goji berry is considered to be the Mother of all Lyciums! It grows in very remote unpolluted hills and valleys of Mongolia, in soil so rich in nutrients that the berries are exploding with this special nurturing vitality.

Certified Goji berries grow in profusion in wild areas with bushes reaching over twenty feet. The round red berries are harvested in the late summer and early autumn before packaging on location. Every harvest is tested for purity – proving that they are free of any chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals, etc.

It is said in Asia that eating Goji berries in the morning will make you happy the entire day – with such a practice, eventually you can’t stop smiling.

The taste is not too difficult to describe …. some say between a cranberry and a cherry …. others say they taste of raspberry and plum ….

Savor each berry individually or add to hot and cold cereals and blender fruit juice drinks. Add a handful to your water bottle and eat them as you drink, use in trail mix, soups, whole fruit and nut bars, baked goods, tea, etc.

Anti Aging and Longevity

Longevity: Li Qing Yuen
The most well documented case of longevity in ‘modern’ times is the life of Li Qing Yuen who lived to the age of 252. Li Qing Yuen was born in the year 1678 and died in 1930. He gave a lecture at the University of Beijing at the age of 200. He consumed Goji berries daily as his primary food and was married 14 times and had 11 generations of posterity when he died in 1930. The Chinese hold a strong belief that Goji berries can significantly extend life. Many people of Ningxia Province in China, where these berries also grow, live up to 120 -150 years.

Is there scientific research to back it up?
Information on Certified Goji berries is supported by over 40 university studies.

Is anti-aging the only benefit?
Certified Goji berries curb appetite, promote energy, endurance, restful sleep, a general sense of well being and much more. Certified Goji berries have been traditionally regarded as enhancing longevity, strength & endurance, sexual potency, etc. In several clinical studies with elderly people, Certified Goji berries were given once a day for 3 weeks. Many beneficial results were experienced and 67% of the patients’ T cell transformation functions tripled and the activity of the patient’s white cell interleukin-2 doubled. In addition, the results showed that all the patients spirit and optimism increased significantly; 95% of the patients slept better and 35% of the patients partially recovered their sexual function.

Certified Goji Berry Nutrition

	Certified Goji Berries are one of the richest sources of carotenoids, including beta carotene (much more beta carotene than carrots) of all known foods or plants on earth!
	Contains the vitamin B Complex & vitamin E.
	Amino acids – a complete protein! 13% more protein than wheat.
	21 trace minerals – zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium sesquioxide, selenium, and phosphorus, etc.
	EFA’s / Linoleic acid – promotes oxidation of body fat, supports production of lean body mass, enhances immune function & provides antioxidant protection.
	Chinese trials report the Certified Goji berries begin to retard cell aging in as little as six hours after consumption!
	In Oriental medicine, the Certified Goji berry is said to correct chi deficiency, meaning conditions such as low energy, insomnia, heart palpitations and anxiety.
	Mature fruits contain about 11 mg. of iron per 100 grams.
	Contains tetraterpenoids zeaxanthine, physalein, sesquiterpenoids, cyperone & solavetivone (anti-bacterial / anti-fungal).
	Goji berries have been shown to inhibit precipitation of fat in liver cells while promoting the regeneration of liver cells.
	The berries also contain Beta-sitosterol, a very powerful anti-inflammatory agent and betaine – 0.1%

Certified Goji berries contain a consistently high level & unique spectrum of perfectly balanced and fully active polysaccharides that are not found in any other plant on earth! Polysaccharides known as ‘Master Molecules’ called – LBP1, LBP2, LPB3 & LPB4 – which independent clinical studies indicate can produce amazing health benefits, such as fortifying the immune system. Polysaccharides found in this fruit have been proven to be powerful hGH secretagogues – substances that stimulate the secretion of rejuvenative human growth hormone by the pituitary gland.

Certified Goji Berry Ratings

ORAC Rating: Certified Goji berries have a high ORAC scale rating. ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. ORAC provides us with a method of measuring the overall antioxidant power of foods and supplements. Antioxidants are essential to good health, especially with respect to aging and age related disorders. Scientists have learned that phytochemicals, including antioxidants, increase our resistance to disease and boost immunity. Simply put, the higher the ORAC value per equivalent weight of food the more antioxidant power it contains. The focus on “foods” is significant as scientists have found that antioxidants are most effective when received from a whole food. Studies show that the average person gets only about 1200 ORAC units per day from 3 servings of fruits and vegetables. However 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC units per day are required to have a significant impact on plasma and tissue antioxidant capacity. Scientists have determined that whole plant foods high in antioxidants are more effective for good health than isolated antioxidant supplements. Hence the recommendation of 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

The ORAC rating for the following foods is based on ORAC Units per 100 grams.
Food	ORAC Units	Food	ORAC Units
Cherries Red Grapes Oranges Beet Roots Broccoli Alfalfa Sprouts Plums	670 739 750 840 890 930 949	Raspberries Spinach Noni Strawberries Kale Blackberries Raisins Prunes	1220 1260 1506 1540 1700 2036 2400 2830
*Goji Berry……………………25,300*

Bovis Energy Rating: A French researcher in the 1930’s named Antoinne Bovis discovered the means to measure the “life force” or “natural earth energy” present in water, plants, rock formations, etc. The world’s scientific community is now beginning to recognize the validity of “energy medicine” and its crucial role in stimulating innate healing properties. For example, human beings show a reading on the Bovis scale of 6,500. Scientific research has correlated the clockwise or right spin of atoms and molecules with a Bovis reading below 6,500 which is life-depleting for humans. Anything registering above 6,500 is essentially energy invigorating or life-enhancing to us. Certified Goji berries show a reading of 355,000….the highest reading that many health professionals have ever reported. A truly amazing food!

Hertz Energy Unit: Hertz is another energy unit named for the German physicist Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (1857-1894), who proved in 1887 that energy is transmitted through a vacuum by electromagnetic waves.

Certified Goji Berries compared to other products:

	Hertz Energy Scale	Bovis Energy Scale
Noni Sea Silver Limu plus Xango Goji	500 2,000 2,000 2,300 6,000	17,000 24,000 54,000 53,000 355,000