Goji berries

A great source of energy, just 100 grams of goji berries contain about 1461 kilojoules of energy—roughly three times the energy in bananas. 

Over 40% of this energy comes from carbohydrates, which break down quickly—so if you are getting ready for a cardio workout, use these berries to fill up your energy tank.

Rich in vitamin A, goji berries are said to have neuroprotective effects: meaning they protect the nerves. Vitamin A—including beta carotenes—helps in the maintenance and protection of retinal and neural cells. Goji berries have 26822 IU of vitamin A per 100 grams; much more than the daily recommended allowance (DRA) of about 5000 IU. So, eating just 10-20 grams of goji berries daily is enough.

Additionally, goji berries have anthocyanins which can slow down age-related macular degeneration.

Goji berries are rich in polyphenols, anthocyanins, micronutrients, and fibre. These nutrients are found to reduce cardiovascular risks. 

Anthocyanins—pigments that are responsible for the red colour of these berries, and which act as antioxidants—reduce the number of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in the blood. LDL is also known as the bad cholesterol because high amounts of LDL can lead to atherosclerosis (in which there are cholesterol plaque deposits on arteries and veins), high blood pressure, and blockages in the blood vessels. 

Goji berries have been found to exhibit a hypoglycaemic effect, by reducing excessive blood sugar.

Believers in traditional medicine recommend these berries to people living with diabetes mellitus. 

The more common form of diabetes, diabetes mellitus occurs when the body is unable to use insulin—the sugar-regulating hormone—properly and the blood sugar levels increase above the normal range (72-99 milligrams per deciliter fasting, and up to 140 mg/DL after meals).

The Chinese use goji berries as a traditional anti-tumour remedy.

In 2011, researchers at the Ningxia University in China found that a specific type of vitamin C (2-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid) in goji berries could suppress the growth of cervical cancer cells.

In 2017, researchers Hsu H.J. et al. found that a carotenoid in Lycium barbarum (one variety of goji berries) could inhibit HT-29 colon cancer cells.

Goji berries are also thought to prevent neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer's disease. 

Goji berries help in reducing glutamate toxicity—also known as excitotoxicity—a process by which the neurons get damaged and killed. This can lead to several mental disorders. In the normal course, glutamates transmit messages between the nerve cells and help in learning and memory.

Low in fat, goji berries can also help with weight loss. Unlike most other tasteless diet foods, goji berries are delicious. Research shows that adding small amounts of goji berries to your daily diet for at least two weeks can yield results. If you're eating goji berries for weight loss, eat them fresh, dried goji berries, goji-berry chocolates and juice don't have the same effect.

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Rich in antioxidants, goji berries are believed to have anti-ageing properties. The berries also contain an amino acid called betaine, which protects the skin from ultraviolet B rays which in turn can cause collagen damage and wrinkles.