Goji Juice Fact or Fiction?

Does Goji juice really work?

It seems like a lot of people who make money selling Goji juice are making a lot of far-fetched claims. The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center actually features Lycium, which is the scientific name for the Goji berry where Goji juice comes from. They recently put a disclaimer on their site that says, “despite claims by several marketers, the efficacy and safety of Lycium products for cancer treatment in humans have not been established.”

However, on their website, the Cancer Center states that data from an observational study done in China in 1994 suggest that Lycium polysaccharides have positive effects when used with certain cancer treatments.

It appears that a lot of Hollywood celebrities are endorsing a form of Goji juice called Himalayan Goji juice. New Woman Magazine reported that actresses like Madonna, Mischa Barton, and Liz Hurley can’t get enough of the powerful, antioxidant packed fruit. These actresses claim that a daily shot of Goji juice protects cells against aging, improves concentration, and even reduces cellulite.

But are any of these claims valid? The Pub Med website (www.pubmed.gov) which is a service of the National Library of Medicine, actually reports that Lycium barbarum polysaccharides regulate phenotypic and functional maturation of murine dendritic cells. Dendritic cells are potent antigen presenting cells that play pivotal roles in the initiation of the primary immune response. The website claims that their results strongly suggest that Lycium Barbarum polysaccharides are capable of promoting both the phenotypic and functional maturation of murine BMDC in vitro.

So it does appear that some scientific validation exists proving that Goji juice definitely possesses some healing power. But since there are so many different versions of Goji juice on the market it would appear that you would have to find one that successfully maintained the power of these polysaccharides.

It is important when shopping for Goji juice to make sure you’re getting a quality product. This can be easier said than done, because when there is a lot of money involved, the marketing gets really good and it is really hard to tell the imposters from the real deal.

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