Goji super fruit grows on an evergreen shrub found in temperate and subtropical regions in China, Mongolia and in the Himalayas in Tibet. They are in the nightshade (Solonaceae) family.

The goji berry super fruit (wolfberry) is well known for its powerful antioxidant properties, meaning that if they are consumed daily they will prevent aging and at the same time prolongs life.

Many health benefits of Goji Berry are more and more evident. Its benefits goes to the nutritional profile which is not found in any other food or fruit. The nutrients of Goji Berry can be broadly divided into macronutrients and micronutrients.

Goji Super Fruit Macronutrients

Macronutrients include carbohydrates (68%), proteins (12%), fats (10%) and dietary fibers (10%). The total calorific value of 100gm of dried berry is approximately 370 (kilo) Calories.

Goji Super Fruit Micronutrients

The dried Goji berry super fruit also contains 19 amino acids including some essential amino acids. Also it contains 11 essential and 22 trace elements including Calcium (112mg/100gm), Potassium (1132mg/100gm), Iron (9mg/100gm), Zinc (2mg/100gm) and Selenium (50µg/100gm) etc. Selenium and Germanium are helpful in the treatment of cancer.

Vitamins such as Vitamin B1, B2, B6, C and E are also found in appreciable amounts. It also contains carotenoids including β carotene, lutein, lycopene and xanthophyll.

The carotene content of Goji Berry is higher than carrot which provides it good antioxidant property.

Apart from this Goji berry contains polysaccharides, monosaccharide and unsaturated fatty acids including essential fatty acids such as Linoleum acid which promotes fat loss.

Potential Powerful Antioxidant Benefits of Goji Super Fruit