With the intensive research work done in recent years, Goji berries contain vitamins B1 and B6,and vitamin E, its contain more protein then whole wheat, 18 amino acids, 21trace minerals (including significant amounts of zinc, iron, copper, calcium,selenium, phosphorus and germanium; a very rare anti-cancer agentalmost never found in food), more beta carotene than carrots, more vitamin Cthan oranges, essential fatty acids and is the richest source of carotenoids ofany food on the planet. Goji berries contain polysaccharides which fortify theimmune system. A polysaccharide found in this fruit has been found to be apowerful secretagogue.

 The color componentsof goji fruit are a group of carotenoids. The predominant carotenoid iszeaxanthin, which is present mainly as zeaxanthin dipalmitate, comprising aboutone-third to one-half of the total carotenoids. Goji fruit is considered one ofthe best food sources of zeaxanthin. When ingested,  eaxanthin accumulates in fatty tissues, butespecially in the macula, a region of the retina. It is believed that by havinga good supply of this compound, the macula is protected from degeneration, whichcan be induced by excessive sun exposure (UV light) and by other “oxidative”processe.

 Another component oflyceum is polysaccharides, chains of sugar molecules with high molecular weight(several hundred sugar molecules per chain). It’s one of the best things foundin Goji Berries are the high level of polysaccharides. Studies have shown thatpolysaccharides are exceptional sources of the essential cell sugars necessaryfor proper immune function and intercellular communication. These polysaccharidescan enhance health by maintaining normal cell growth and thus may help slow theaging process.

The amino-acid like substance betaine, which is related to the nutrient choline. In recent years,betaine has been included in some Western nutritional supplement products,especially those used for improving muscle mass, using several hundred milligramsfor a daily dose. Betaine was shown to protect the livers of laboratory animalsfrom the impact of toxic chemicals; other pharmacologic studies have shown thatit is an anticonvulsant, sedative, and vasodilator.

 Goji berry, a powerful and natural antioxidant that fights: breast cancer, lung cancer andprostate cancer. The antioxidants are the heroes. They act by donating one oftheir electrons to bond with the free radical. The antioxidants are able to dothis because they are stable either way. They act as scavengers, helping toprevent cell and tissue damage caused by the free radicals "stealing"action.