. . . . Are an alkaline food; and are cited in Chinese traditional medicine for their ability to strengthen the eyes, liver, kidney and to nourish the blood.  In addition to the above positive affects, modern scientific studies have shown other benefits including: boosting the immune system, cancer prevention, anti-aging properties and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels.  

   Wolfberries contain: 18 kinds of amino acids (six times higher than bee pollen); all 8 essential amino acids (such as isoleucine and tryptophan);  up to 21 trace minerals (the main ones being zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium, and phosphorus);

Wolfberries are the richest source of carotenoids, including beta-carotene (more beta carotene than carrots), of all known foods or plants on earth! They contain 500 times the amount of vitamin C, by weight, than oranges making them second only to camu camu berries as the richest vitamin C source on earth. Goji berries also contain vitamins B1, B2, B6, and vitamin E.

Mature fruits contain about 11 mg or iron per 100 grams, beta-sisterol (an anti-inflammatory agent), linoleic acid (a fatty acid), sesquiterpenoids (cyperone, solavetivone), tetraterpenoids (zeaxanthin, physalin), and betaine (0.1%).

They contain polysaccharides, which fortify the immune system. A polysaccharide found in this fruit has been found to be a powerful secretagogue (a substance that stimulates the secretion of rejuvenative human growth hormone by the pituitary gland).

Suggested Usage:

Ancient people used wolfberries to make tea, soup, wine, or simply chewed them like raisins. Western uses include soups, stews, on cereal, in salads or adding the berries to smoothies, a great way to start the day. The recommended serving of wolfberries is 10-15 grams per day. There are five or six of our berries per one gram.