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I
have never heard about wolfberry before. What is it?
What
are the main nutrients in wolfberry?
Who
should take wolfberry?
What
kind of eye conditions will wolfberry improve?
I
heard of that Wolfberry could enhance sexual well-being, is it
true?
How
long do I need to eat wolfberry before I get the benefits?
If
I am allergic to berries, would I also be allergic to
wolfberry?
Is
Rich NatureTM
Wolfberry certified
organic?
My
Doctor of Chinese Medicine advised me to always look for
wolfberry that is undyed and soft like
raisins.
Rich
NatureTM Wolfberry shows high quality, but
is the driest I've ever seen. Why is it so?
Rich
NatureTM Wolfberry
seems bigger and fresher than those I saw in Chinatown. Can
you tell me the difference?
I
noticed that in the picture on your web site the color of the
Wolfberry is red so I’m wondering how the Wolfberries you
sell are processed? I am assuming that they are not dried
because I have just read on another website that when they are
dried they turn black.
Do
I need to ask for the certificate of analysis when I buy
wolfberry from Chinatown?
How
much wolfberry should I take every day and how should I
measure the dosage?
Is
there any wolfberry grown in America?
I
have never heard Wolfberry before. What is it?
The Latin name of wolfberry is Lycium barbarum fruit. Chinese
name is Gou Qi (Ji) Zi or Gou Qi Berry. It is a common Chinese herb and medicinal food. The wolfberry
bush grows in the northwest part of China.
The fruit has been known for promoting visual acuity
and general health since ancient times.
People suffering from failing eyesight, diabetes,
anemia, tinnitus, and general debility due to consumptive
diseases will benefit most from the berry.
It is often used in tonic formulas, teas, and chicken
soup. Many people chew them like raisins because of their
pleasant taste. To Top
1.
Wolfberry signature nutrient is Lycium barbarum
Polysaccharides (LBP). Chinese researchers have put much
attention on focusing on LBP for past 30 years. There have
been 1000 papers related to LBP which might be good source
for modulating immunity and anti-oxidant compounds.
2.
The carotenoids
and zeaxanthin in Rich NatureTM Wolfberry
provide essential nutrients for the eyes. Dr.
Dietmar Breithaupt and his research team have found that
Rich Nature Wolfberry contains alsmost exclusively
zeaxanthin dipalmitate (ca. 150mg /100grams).
Rich NatureTM
Wolfberry also contains between 26,000 and 28,000 IU/100g
beta-carotene.
3.
Rich
NatureTM Wolfberry contains 19 amino acids
including all 8 essential amino acids (amino acids which must
be obtained from food). More
than half of the amino acids are free or water soluble, and
can be directly utilized by the body.
4. Besides
the above three main nutrients, wolfberry also has about 20
trace minerals, fiber, protein (about 11%-13%),
Betaine, Flavonoids,
Vitamins A, B, C, etc.
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Who
should take wolfberry?
Everyone
can take wolfberry on daily basis for general health.
However, people with chronic conditions, such as
diabetes, liver problems, kidney problems, eye conditions, or
weak joints and legs will likely benefit the most from eating
wolfberry, particularly patients undergoing anti-cancer
treatment and patients with diabetic retinopathy. Wolfberry is
not for treating disease; instead, its main health benefit is
to nourish our body. “Nourish”
in Chinese medicine means to support your body whenever it
suffers from illness or weakness. To Top
What
kind of eye conditions will wolfberry improve?
Chinese
medicine uses wolfberry to treat or prevent visual
degeneration, such as cataracts, retinopathy, or age related macular
degeneration. One report from the Department of Ophthalmology in the
Chinese University of Hong Kong demonstrated that carotenoids
in wolfberry had a high affinity for the retina.
“Affinity” means the nutrients in wolfberry showed
a high concentration in the retina after ingestion and
absorption by the body. Another
study on 44 patients with diabetic retinopathy showed that
wolfberry significantly improved conditions that cause
retinopathy.
Dr. Iris F. Benzie, MD and her research team at the
Hong Kong Polytechnic University have done a single-blinded,
placebo-controlled, human study. The study demonstrate a
mean post-supplementation level of 0.096µmol/l,
a 250 % increase, in fasting plasma zeaxanthin after 4 weeks
of supplementation with Rich Nature brand whole wolfberries.
Twenty seven people anticipated the study. This study has
been published in the British Journal of Nutrition (2005),
93, 123-130.To Top
I
heard of that Wolfberry could enhance sexual well-being, is it
true?
Yes.
Chinese Wolfberry Chinese Wolfberry has been shown to
facilitate the conversion of human growth hormone (HGH) into
insulin growth factor-one (IGF-1). IGF-1 is the hormone
responsible for the growth and development of the body's
connective tissues. The penis is made of collagen and is
surrounded by a layer of fibrous connective tissue. Wolfberry
by helping to keep blood glucose levels low promotes the
conversion of HGH to IGF-1 in the liver and stimulates the
growth of these connective tissue cells. It causes the body's
pituitary gland to release human growth hormones, while
stimulating the testes and adrenal glands to secrete male sex
hormones known as androgens directly into the bloodstream.
In a study of 64 cases, the content LPO in the serum of
the patients treated was obviously decreased, the contents of
vitamin C and the activities of SOD were markedly increased
compared with control group. The difference between two groups
was statistic significant (P< 0.001). To
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How
long do I need to eat wolfberry before I get the benefits?
You
may take wolfberry everyday and stay with it as long as you
wish. How long it
takes before benefits start to show depends on how an
individual reacts to wolfberry.
Many Chinese eat wolfberry on a regular basis. Wolfberry really
can improve your health in the long run.
Rich Nature produces another product called W-LBP which
is specially designed for cancer and diabetic retinopathy
patients. W-LBP
capsules are made from concentrated wolfberry powder. Some
patients tell us that W-LBP benefits them faster than
wolfberry.
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If
I am allergic to berries, would I also be allergic to
wolfberry?
There
have been no reported cases of allergy in China or in the U.S.
However, to be cautious, you may want to consult to
your doctors. To Top
Is
Rich NatureTM
Wolfberry certified
organic?
Rich
NatureTM Wolfberry
grows in northwest China, source of the best wolfberry in the
world. China does
not have organic certification. However, China has “Green Food Certification” which is
similar in concept to the U.S. organic certification.
The Green Food Standards are used to measure if the
foods contain any chemical fertilizer, pesticides, heavy
metals, etc. The China Green Food Center issues a certificate
for the qualified food after testing it. Rich
NatureTM Wolfberry
is a certified Green Food.
To ensure the quality,
Rich NatureTM Wolfberry
has been double checked for heavy metals, pesticides, and
microorganisms in an independent laboratory in the U.S. You
can check Analysis Report of
Rich Nature Wolfberry. To
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My Doctor of
Chinese Medicine advised me to always look for wolfberry that
is undyed and soft like
raisins.
Rich
NatureTM Wolfberry shows high quality, but
is the driest I've ever seen. Why is it so? Your
doctor is almost right. To increase shelf life, we dry the
berries very thoroughly. They will soak up a lot of
moisture when they are open to the air for several days. To
make wolfberry softer, you can open the container for couple
of days in a clean place. Excessive moisture in the
berries allows bacteria to grow. To
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Rich
NatureTM Wolfberry seems bigger and
fresher than those I saw in Chinatown. Can you tell me the
difference? There
are two basic things you should know about wolfberry: grades
and quality. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pharmacists
classify wolfberry into four grades according to size:
Supreme, First, Second and Third Grades. The Supreme grade has
the biggest size and the most nutrients.
The Third grade has the smallest size and the least
nutrients. For example, the beta-carotene content in the
Supreme grade is twice as high as in the Third grade.
There is a way for TCM pharmacists to determine the
grades. Per gram, there are about 5-6 berries for Supreme
grade, 8-9 berries for the First grade, 10-11 berries for the
Second grade, and 12 or more for the Third grade. Of primary
importance is the quality of the berries. The good quality
wolfberry has a natural red color and is in good shape.
They do not stick together. Some berries in Chinese
stores are bright red in color or are very dark red because
they are smoked with sulfur or were not processed and stored
well.
Rich
NatureTM Wolfberry is the Supreme grade and
is naturally dried. It is the most nutrient dense and is well
processed and stored.
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I
noticed that in the picture on your web site the color of the
Wolfberry is red so I’m wondering how the Wolfberries you
sell are processed? I am assuming that they are not dried
because I have just read on another website that when they are
dried they turn black.
The wolfberry you have
seen on our website is dried berries. We put fresh berries in
the heating warehouse at the temperature 98-102 degrees F
to
dry the berries after the berries harvest. You have to be very
careful the berries turned black. That is not burned but it
might be bad quality caused by moisture! Wolfberry are easily
absorbing the moisture. The skin of berries turns black and
the meat of berries become rotten and the nutrients, of cause,
has been damaged. Good quality of berries should have original
red color, good shape and not very sticky. To
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Do I need to ask for the certificate of analysis when I buy
wolfberry from Chinese groceries?
Yes,
you should. This
is the best way to ensure quality for someone who has little
or no knowledge about wolfberry. Rich
NatureTM Wolfberry
is tested for microorganisms, heavy metals, and nutrients in
independent food testing laboratories in the US to confirm the
quality after it is received from our farm in China.
For the Certificate of Analysis of Rich
NatureTM Wolfberry, please click here: Analysis Report of
Rich Nature Wolfberry. To
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How
much wolfberry should I take every day and how should I
measure the dosage?
The
recommended dosage of wolfberry is 10-15 grams per day. If you
take Rich NatureTM Wolfberry you can count five or
six berries as one gram. You also can use the cap of the
bottle to measure the dosage. It holds about 5 grams when
full. You may take 2-3 capfuls per day.
Refer to the wolfberry recipes provided on our website
if you want to cook them.
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Is
there any wolfberry grown in America?
Wolfberry has been grown in
China for thousands of years. America did not grow any
wolfberries before. However, some American people tried to
grow wolfberries in the United States in the past couple of
year. Some of them might get some results. But the American
berries have not commercialized and nobody has ensured
the nutrients. China has done extensive research on
wolfberries including nutrients and clinical trials in the
past 30 years. The scientific papers have been published in
China, Hong Kong and some Asian countries, even in European
countries. Wolfberry is very new for most of American people.
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