The Chinese have traditionally used Wolfberry to improve; visual acuity, headaches, ringing in the ears, dizziness, energy and insomnia etc. Recent studies have added many new benefits to an already impressive list of attributes. Testing at the Ningxia Institute of Drug Inspection has shown the use of Wolfberry increases the white blood cells that protect the organs of the excretory system especially the liver and the kidneys. Wolfberry, high in polysaccharides, increases the antibody reaction to T-cell dependant antigen. This process strengthens T-cell immune response, helping the body to fight against cancer, other diseases and infection.
The branched-chain amino acid, L-leucine, is present in high quantities in Wolfberry. The body converts this amino acid into a powerful compound, beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB). HMB lowers total and LDL cholesterol levels in the blood, strengthen the immune system and helps build muscles while burning body fat. Athletes and body builders should benefit from the use of this product as well as those suffering with AIDS, cancer and muscular dystrophy.
In addition to the previously mentioned benefits of this product, some studies have shown Wolfberry to have some anti-obesity properties as well as helping those with diabetes. It is also widely believed in China to increase sexual fluids and enhance fertility. There are some impressive studies that show Wolfberry to be extremely effective as an anti-aging compound.