Popular, But Is It Good for You?
Goji berries are fruit of the Lycium barbarum, a species of boxthorn related to the potato, tomato, eggplant and tobacco. One piece of research found that subjects drinking goji berry juice for 14 days had higher energy levels, improved athletic performance, quality of sleep and mental sharpness.
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July 1, 2014