Sunday, March 16, 2008

Health/2

Name of Article: The Health Benefits of Goji Berries

Area of Impact: Health

Ethical Issue Involved: Scientifically controlled studies using vitamin C for colds show that it can reduce the severity of cold symptoms, acting as a natural antihistamine. The vitamin may be useful for allergy control for the same reason: It may reduce histamine levels. Increased intake of foods containing zeathanthin may decrease the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.

Problem that this issue presents to Society: There are no problems that this issue presents, the article talks about all the benefits of Goji barriers:
Goji berries have been used for 6,000 years by herbalists in China, Tibet and India to:
- protect the liver
- help eyesight
- improve sexual function and fertility
- strengthen the legs
- boost immune function
- improve circulation
- promote longevity

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