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We are on the cutting edge of science as the research on the Goji berry just continues to get better and better and better! In July, the Los Angeles Times wrote an article titled "Lycium May Repress Some Cancer Cells." (see below)

Then in August, the following scientific study completed by the Department of Anatomy at the University of Hong Kong was published in Experimental Gerontology regarding goji for Alzheimer's disease:

Neuroprotective effects of anti-aging oriental medicine Lycium barbarum against beta-amyloid peptide neurotoxicity.

The study concluded with the following extremely positive statement: "Taken together, we have proved our hypothesis by showing neuroprotective effects of the extract from L. barbarum."

Now in September, the following study was completed by the Department of Pathology at Guangzhou University in China regarding goji for cancer:

Effects of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide on tumor microenvironment T-lymphocyte subsets and dendritic cells in H22-bearing mice.

The study concluded with the following incredible statement: "Conclusion: LBP has anti-tumor effect probably by increasing the numbers of CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells in TIL to relieve the immunosuppression and enhance the anti-tumor function of the immune system."

If you would like more information on this ground-breaking research, you can go to pubmed.org and type in the Latin name for goji (Lycium barbarum) to view all 65 published studies.

July 2005
Just a few weeks ago, the television program Law and Order
touted the Goji berry as a health promoting immune enhancer.
July 18 2005, one of the United States' largest
circulation newspapers, the Los Angeles Times, wrote an
extremely positive article on the Goji berry. A copy of the
article in full appears below.

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Lycium may repress some cancer cells

Elena Conis
Tibetan and Chinese legends tell of people who lived century-long
lives while retaining the strength and beauty of youth - thanks to
lycium. The sweet, red berries of the Lycium barbarum tree are
rich in beta carotene, B vitamins, vitamin C and several essential
minerals. Lycium – sometimes called matrimony vine, wolfberry,
boxthorn and goji - is native to Asia.

Uses: Traditional Chinese herbalists recommend lycium to
promote liver and kidney health, improve vision and stamina,
boost immunity and fertility, combat disease and increase life
span. It's also used to prevent morning sickness during pregnancy.

Dose: In traditional Chinese medicine, lycium is most often taken
in combination with other herbs, such as schizandra or fennel.
The berries can be eaten raw (fresh or dried), or made into a tea.
Herbalists recommend half a cup of tea per day, made from about
10 grams of fruit.

Precautions: Some evidence suggests lycium may amplify the
effects of blood-thinning drugs, such as warfarin.

Research: Much of the research on lycium's health-promoting
properties has been done in China, where lycium has demonstrated
anti-cancer and antioxidant activity in scores of lab and animal
studies. In vitro, the berry has inhibited the growth of leukemia
and liver and skin cancer cells.
It's also diminished some signs of aging in mice. One clinical trial
has shown that lycium may be helpful in treating certain cancers,
but much more human research is needed to verify its efficacy.

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