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Goji
Also known as: goji berries
Low concern
Goji berries are a whole-food fruit, possibly safe at typical food intakes (up to ~15g/day). Rich in carotenoids, vitamin C, and polysaccharides.
Found in
586 products
What it is
Goji berry, the fruit of Lycium barbarum, a Chinese boxthorn shrub; eaten dried, fresh, or as juice.
Provides sweet-tart flavor, color, and bioactive compounds (polysaccharides, carotenoids); used in teas, granola, and supplements.
Why it's flagged
- may interact with warfarin (anticoagulants)
- rare allergic reactions
- lipid-transfer-protein cross-reactivity in sensitized individuals
What regulators actually say
"Lycium barbarum reduced abdominal fat and improved lipid profile and antioxidant status in patients with metabolic syndrome"
"Health-promoting effects of goji berries (Lycium barbarum): a literature overview"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; fruit
European Union — EFSA
Whole food
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