Are Wolfberry and Goji the Same?

The goji berry, also called the wolfberry, is a bright orange-red berry that comes from a shrub that's native to China. In Asia, goji berries have been eaten for generations in the hope of living longer.

What is the difference between goji berries and wolfberries?

Goji berry is the commercial name for wolfberry. Wolfberry is a fruit of two closely related species called Lycium barbarum and L. ... However, goji berry refers specifically to the Lycium chinense species of wolfberry.

What is wolfberry good for?

Some health benefits of wolfberry are boosted immune system and flu protection, potential weight loss aid, antioxidants for eyes and skin, maintain blood sugar, increased testosterone, restored body homeostasis and strengthened body energy (Protti et al., 2017 ▶).

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