Chinese Wolfberries (Goji Berries)

Would you like to have enough energy for your business life and family? Are you tired of getting colds and flu every season? Do you have a chronic illness you would like to see improved? Do you want to stay and look young? Wolfberries are an ancient Chinese secret newly discovered in the West that can provide these benefits through their super nutrition. Young Living Essential Oils now offers a whole wolfberry juice blend called NingXia Red^TM that contains 51% wolfberry puree by volume, making it easy and delicious to incorporate the benefits of wolfberries into your diet.

*Scientific documentation available in the book: Discovery of the Ultimate Superfood by Gary Young.

What are Wolfberries?

Wolfberries (Lycium barbarum) have been used for over 5,000 years in China (called Goji berries in China). There are over 80 species of Lycium berries worldwide and 17 different species of wolfberries alone but there is only one Ningxia wolfberry. The Yellow River on the West Elbow Plateau, known for its fertile silt deposits, delivers minerals and nutrition to the pristine environment of the Ningxia province. This, in addition to plenty of sunlight and just the right temperature difference, has earned this area the title of "herbal medicine valley". There are 400% more centenarians (people age 100+) living in the Ningxia province than the rest of China. Chinese Olympic athletes considered the wolfberries (Goji berries) to be their "secret weapon" for endurance and stamina. The wolfberries from the Ningxia province are so treasured that there is a two week celebration in China for this most nutrient dense food on the planet. Wolfberries were the peasants' "ginseng" because they could harvest the wolfberries freely and could not afford the ginseng root.

 Wolfberries have:

•  Higher beta-carotene than carrots

• Higher calcium than cauliflower

•  More Vitamin C than oranges

• 18 amino acids

•  21 essential minerals

• 16% protein by volume

•  Antioxidants and polysaccharides (containing all eight essential glyconutrients)

Scientific studies have shown wolfberries to:

•  Improve vision

• Reduce inflammation

• Reduce cholesterol levels by 52%

• Reduce triglycerides by 71%

• Raise HDL cholesterol by 58%

• Increases glutathione in the liver by 50%

• Lower blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic)

Scientific ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) Testing

The ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) test, developed by USDA researchers at Tufts University, is one of the most valuable methods for measuring the ability of antioxidants to absorb oxygen radicals. According to the ORAC test, the Ningxia wolfberry is one of the highest known antioxidant whole foods. This means the wolfberry has unsurpassed ability to absorb the bad free radicals that attack the body and contribute to cancer and aging. The most common and worst free radical is the superoxide radical. Elevated superoxides have been linked to asthma, allergies, heart disease, hepatitis, cancer and most chronic diseases. Therefore, there are two tests: the ORAC and S-ORAC. Here is a graph comparing the ORAC values for different foods.

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Plants carry most of their antioxidants and polysaccharides in their peel. Whole wolfberries have shown far better antioxidant activity than either the isolated polysaccharide or other extracts of wolfberries. Of any food, the Ningxia wolfberry has the highest content of potassium, a mineral with proven cardio-protective effects. Young Living Essential Oils now offers a whole wolfberry juice blend called NingXia Red^TM that contains 51% wolfberry puree by volume. This whole food puree uses the peel, pulp and juice of the prized Chinese Ningxia wolfberry. It also contains blueberry, pomegranate and raspberry juices as well as lemon and orange essential oils. Pomegranates are high in quercetin and ellagic acid while wolfberries are high in polyphenols and polysaccharides. There is tremendous synergy between the wolfberry and pomegranates juices.

The antioxidant power of NingXia Red^TM juice has been proven in independent tests. ORAC and S-ORAC tests were done on randomly selected consumer-bottled product by independent third-party Brunswick Laboratories. Results of the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) test:

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What Makes NingXia Red^TM unique?

• Uses only wolfberries from the "herbal medicine valley" Ningxia province in China
• Contains only whole food juices. No extracts, concentrates or chemically altered compounds
• Manufactured using the proprietary Nutrient-Guard process developed after 7 years of research. This process preserves the bioactivity of enzymes, vitamin C and the rest of the nutrients by cooling the juice quickly after the heating of pasteurization (similar to flash pasteurization)

The wolfberries in the juice have the Green Certificate equivalent to organic certification, meaning it contains no fertilizers, pesticides or heavy metals and no sulfites, dyes or irradiation have been used.

The ingredients in NingXia Red^TM juice offer the following benefits:

• Ningxia Wolfberry puree--highest antioxidant food, rich in immune-stimulating polysaccharides, ellagic acid, cerebrosides, pyrroles, and other unique phytochemicals

• Blueberry juice--rich in proanthocyanidins. Tufts University studies show that it protects blood cells against free radical oxidation and slows brain aging; University of Mainz studies shows that it protects cell DNA

• Pomegranate juice--3 times the antioxidant activity of green tea or red wine, reduces oxidized cholesterol by 40%

• Raspberry juice--high levels of ellagic acid

• Lemon and Orange Essential Oils--high in limonene which combats cell mutation

The dried Ningxia wolfberries have a low food glycemic index of 29. Studies done by Young Living showed 50 g of NingXia Red^TM juice raised serum glucose levels less than half as much as a control of 50 g of glucose. This is important even for non-diabetics as a high-glycemic diet can accelerate aging and triple the risk of heart disease. (If you are a diabetic, consult your medical professional before ingesting dried wolfberries or NingXia Red^TM juice.)

We especially like the NingXia Red^TM juice because it contains whole wolfberries and whole food products are generally safer and more effective than isolated supplements. We do not sell herbs, liquid extracts or supplements because of the dangers of using these isolated, scientist-formulated or man-produced compounds. To learn more about the hazards of isolated supplements, click here.

NingXia Red^TM Testimonials

• After four days at the Young Living convention, I was falling asleep during the morning lectures. I took a one ounce shot of NingXia Red^TM juice and was able to stay awake the rest of the day without the afternoon "caffeine" slump. RJL

• Snacking on dried wolfberries helped me stay alert and awake during the tiring 9-hour drive from Salt Lake City to Denver. RJL

• I eat a teaspoon of the dried wolfberries after each meal which greatly helps my acid reflux condition (heartburn). RJL

• I am writing this statement as a testimony to the effectiveness of NingXia Red^TM.  I have taken it for about 4 months now and have really noticed a difference in my health.  I am a special education teacher working with children of severe cognitive and medical challenges.  My room has been described among other things, as a “cesspool” of infection.  We have had strep, colds, sinus infections, influenza, stomach flues, pink eye, and the latest being hand, foot, and mouth disease.  There are 5 other adults besides myself, who work with our 7 students on a daily basis.  Every child and every adult except me have become ill at one time or another during the 4 months I have taken the NingXia Red^TM.  I credit good health to the NingXia Red^TM.  I must admit that there have been times when I have felt a little “tickle” in my throat or a slight sniffle.  When this has happened, I just increase my intake of the NingXia Red for a day or two.  It seems to fight off anything I have been exposed to.  I highly recommend NingXia Red^TM for anyone who works closely with children.  It is by far the best holistic product I have taken and the results are amazing. GJ

NingXia Red^TM has helped people with such health challenges as asthma, allergies, liver problems, kidney disease, stomach illness, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia and poor eyesight. The super nutrition in it helps prevent degenerative diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and cancer and promotes longevity.

The Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) doesn't provide all the nutrients we need; therefore, we are aging faster, overweight and fatigued all the time. If you really want to make a change in your life, try NingXia Red^TM. Bring holistic wellness to your body with just one ounce per day of this revolutionary whole food product. Young Living’s suggested daily maintenance dosage of one ounce of NingXia Red^TM juice is nutritionally equivalent to two pounds of wolfberries.

Purchase NingXia Red^TM

For a free booklet and sample of NingXia Red^TM juice, e-mail our wolfberry expert and business associate by clicking her name, J.R. Roessl. We are sorry but only individual requests will be sent. Requests from freebie websites or list groups will not be honored.

If you are still not convinced that Young Living’s NingXia RedTM juice is superior, order the DVD which highlights the Chinese legend of the wolfberries (Goji berries), modern proof and medical substantiation behind this remarkable fruit. You’ll hear and see the advantages and the immediate and long term health benefits NingXia RedTM users and medical experts are experiencing. DVD is $2.00 with free shipping.

Other Wolfberry Products

Young Living also produces a whole line of other products using the Ningxia wolfberries. Supplements include AminoTech, Be-Fit, ImmuPro and Sulfurzyme with MSM. Personal care products include the Wolfberry Eye Cream and the new A.R.T. (Age Refining Technology) line to help reduce wrinkles, diminish age spots, and increase elasticity of your skin. The A.R.T. kit includes a Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Day Activator and Night Reconstructor Cream. It’s like getting an anti-aging skin spa treatment in a package. Finally, Young Living offers Wolfberry Crisp Bars for those who want a quick energy snack on the go. All these products are available on our Young Living website by going to the Product Catalog and doing a Product Search on the name.

The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, prescribe or treat any medical condition. Please consult your qualified medical practitioner for any health condition. Scientific studies citing all the above facts are available upon request or at www.YoungLiving.com or www.NingXiaRed.com. (For those using Warfarin or aspirin, wolfberries may thin the blood too much, so caution is in order. Grapes are toxic to some dogs so giving NingXia Red^TM juice to dogs is not advisable.)