The Goji Berry also known as Wolfberry, is a bright orange to red berry that grows on an evergreen shrub native to the temperate and subtropical regions in China, Mongolia, and the Himalayas in Tibet, it’s now grown in the United States and all over the world. Goji Berry plants are a drought tolerant and do well in the dry west coast thru the wet, humid east coast, grows best in full sun which produces the most berries, but can tolerate partial shade. It’s an easy grower and highly disease resistant to insects no spraying harmful chemicals. Some claim that Goji Berries are the next fountain of youth or the “elixir of life”, they have been used as food and medicinally for years in Asia to increase strength and longevity. The Goji Berry is a unique fruit as it contains all essential amino acids plus it contains 21 of the trace minerals. They have the highest amount of protein more than any other fruit and are high in fiber. Goji berries are a rich source of antioxidants and have been used to treat or try to treat many common health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and fevers. The high amount of Vitamin C and Caratenoids help with age-related eye problems. Goji berries contain powerful antioxidant compounds known as polyphenols that could protect against the development of cancer. These polyphenols combined with the rich vitamin A in Goji, may reduce damage from free radicals that injure cells and damage DNA at the same time increasing your immune system. When a cell’s DNA changes, the cell grows abnormally. Antioxidants can take away the destructive power of free radicals that are the cause of disease. Some studies using Goji Berry juice found an increase in mental well-being and calmness, athletic performance, happiness, quality of sleep, and feelings of good health. This super fruit has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal compounds as well. While this is an amazing super fruit caution should be taken as an adverse interaction may occur if you consume Goji while taking medication for blood pressure, diabetes, or the blood thinner Warfarin. So please consult your Physician .