• Solanaceae

Components

• Vitamins (C, E, B1, B5)
• Provitamin A
• Minerals
• Trace elements
• Antioxidant carotenoids (beta-carotene and zeaxanthin)
• dietary fibres
• Polysaccharides
• Beta-sitosterol

Parts used

• Fruits

Properties

• Antioxidant
• Immunostimulant
• Improves neuropsychological performance (memory)
• Adaptogen

Indications

• Cholesterol
• Cardiovascular protection (hypertension)
• Alzheimer's disease
• Diabetes prevention
• Blurred vision

Side effects

• No proven side effects.
• There has been a case report of possible hepatotoxicity, but this has not been proven.

Contraindications

• During radiotherapy or chemotherapy. 
• However, as there are no studies on goji in pregnant women, nursing mothers and children, its use is not recommended for these groups.

Interactions

• May interact with anti-vitamin K agents such as warfarin or femprocoumon and other blood thinners.

How to use

• Fruit in simple form
• Juice
• Tablet form
• Capsules