Goji - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Goji Questions
Can kids drink Himalayan Goji Juice?
Sure! Himalayan Goji Juice is great for the entire family. Kids love it. In fact, after they have had a few tastes of it they ask for it regularly. Kids know what tastes good and instinctively know it is great food that can make them feel good.
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Is Himalayan Goji Juice only made with goji berries from the Himalayas?
Goji berries are not cultivated in the Himalayas in sufficient quantity for large-scale distribution, although they grow in the wild. The berries used in Himalayan Goji Juice are selected from the world's best-known growing regions. These include Inner Mongolia, as well as Ningxia and Xinjiang in the pristine Heavenly Mountains of western China. We use only those berries that conform to the precise Spectral Signature fingerprint and balanced polysaccharide profile of the original Lycium barbarum (goji) of the Himalayas.
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Will FreeLife have difficulty sourcing goji berries?
We have several sources of supply for goji berries and we have no concerns about difficulty in sourcing them.
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Does Himalayan Goji Juice have antioxidants?
Yes, Himalayan Goji Juice does have antioxidant power, but its true power comes from another source: its unique Master Molecule polysaccharides, which simply cannot be found in any other plant on earth. Dozens of published scientific studies have confirmed that these polysaccharides are the most important bioactive components and are responsible for the incredible health benefits of the goji berry.
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Are the 4 polysaccharides unique to Himalayan Goji Juice?
The 4 polysaccharides are unique to goji, but can vary in quality depending on the ancestry of the plant and the growing conditions for a particular region in a particular year. FreeLife is the only company that has developed a Spectral Signature to ensure that you always receive the same high potency polysaccharides in exact balance when you drink Himalayan Goji Juice.
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How long does it take before I see improvement with Himalayan Goji Juice?
Depending upon the individual's nutritional needs, noticeable results are usually seen within the first month of drinking Himalayan Goji Juice.
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How do I measure an ounce of Himalayan Goji Juice?
An ounce of Himalayan Goji Juice is about 2 tablespoons. Some people like to designate a special glass to use for their "celebration" as they drink to their good health. Some families have a "toast" in the morning as they raise their glasses in the air during that all too brief breakfast which includes
Himalayan Goji Juice.
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How many pounds of goji berries are in a bottle of Himalayan Goji Juice?
One liter of Himalayan Goji Juice contains the polysaccharides equivalent of 2.2 pounds of fresh goji berries.
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Can't I just eat the dried berries?
We suppose that a person could simply eat dried goji berries but most people wouldn't want to eat a lot of dried berries every single day. Keep in mind, however that our research indicates that the quality of commercially-available dehydrated berries can vary tremendously, and there's also a high probability that the polysaccharides in dried berries may have oxidized and degraded. (FreeLife will not offer dried goji berries until it can be scientifically proven that they can deliver a consistent health benefit.)
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Why does FreeLife not emphasize the vitamins and 18 amino acids that are in goji?
Himalayan Goji Juice is a high-tech functional food, specifically designed to preserve the content and balance of the goji berry's delicate and highly protective polysaccharides. It is standardized to a consistently high level of polysaccharides, in perfect balance. Dozens of published scientific studies have confirmed that these polysaccharides are the most important bioactive components, and are responsible for much of the benefit of the goji berry. That is why we have chosen to focus on this aspect of the goji, rather than emphasize the other nutritional aspects of this remarkable plant.
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Why are other fruit juices added to Himalayan Goji Juice?
Our proprietary recipe incorporates a small amount of other fruit juices to ensure uniformity, and to help bring out the best flavor from the goji berry.
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How much Himalayan Goji Juice should someone drink on a daily basis?
FreeLife recommends 2 ounces daily. There are no known side effects from drinking more than that (other than smiling too much!). Recent research is showing that 4 ounces per day provides even greater health benefits.
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How does FreeLife ensure the quality of Himalayan Goji Juice?
FreeLife has a Seven-Step Quality Manufacturing Process to ensure that you receive the same consistent, standardized quality in every liter of Himalayan Goji Juice. Our Spectral Signature is your assurance of potency, purity, and authenticity in every bottle.
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How is Himalayan Goji Juice different from other "juices"?
There is never any added sugar, artificial sweeteners, artificial colors or flavors in Himalayan Goji Juice, and goji is the only plant that has the 4 unique polysaccharides--the Master Molecules that are so important to your body's defense systems.
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Is Himalayan Goji Juice organic?
Although Himalayan Goji Juice is not certified organic, it is produced to the highest standards of ecological and environmental responsibility. We are working toward a cooperative program of organic certification for our indigenous Asian growers. Until then, you can be assured that, like every FreeLife product, Himalayan Goji Juice is certified to be free of detectable pesticide and herbicide residues. Also, Himalayan Goji Juice contains no added sugar, artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavors.
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Are preservatives necessary in Himalayan Goji Juice and, if so, are they natural?
Yes. Freshness preservation is required to keep this chill-blended product from spoiling. We use less than one-tenth of 1% of naturally-derived sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate in Himalayan Goji Juice. Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural constituent of many fruits and vegetables. Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. Benzoic acid is a natural component of berries. Both ingredients are two of the safest preservatives that can be used in food products. They are so safe that they are on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list. The only way to totally avoid preservatives would be to hot-fill the product in glass bottles. Hot filling would destroy our delicate active ingredients--the bioactive polysaccharides.
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After Himalayan Goji Juice is opened, how long can it stay out of refrigeration and still remain effective?
It should not be left out for any more than a couple of hours, the same steps you would take for any food or beverage that must be refrigerated after opened.
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How soon should Himalayan Goji Juice be consumed after it is opened?
It is recommended that you consume Himalayan Goji Juice within 30 days after opening and refrigerating the bottle.
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