What is a wolfberry? Is it good for my health?
The wolfberry may go by multiple other names such as the gogi berry, mede berry, and red medlar but they are one and the same and a member of the Lycium barbarum species. They grew plentifully around the hotter regions of the Himalaya Mountains, Mongolia and Tibet. They have been eaten whole, dried, and incorporated into many recipes across Asia for centuries as well as being used for holistic medicinal purposes as well. The wolfberry has been shown to be a powerful immunity booster, anti aging remedy, and used as an anti-inflammatory among other healthful benefits. Yet what they are now becoming ever more popular for is their ability to help speed along the weight loss process. What’s in them? The wolfberry is astoundingly high in antioxidants and has an array of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. These include Vitamin C, 18 amino acids, phytochemicals, calcium, iron, and 5 essential fatty acids to name a few. This combination thus makes the berry perhaps one of the best power f
