Q: Good Afternoon, I was hoping if you could tell me is goji juice rich in phyto-estrogens? Thanks for your help Frida C. A: Dear Frida, I am sorry but it isn’t. Soy is high in phyto-estrogens and there are many soy isoflavone products on the market. Sincerely, Dr. E Response Back Dear Doctor. I…
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Is FreeLife Goji Juice the best?
Q: Why does Dr. Mindell say his is the best and the only true Goji juice? Thanks, Angie A: Dear Angie, Because it’s advertising! We say and feel ours is the best and if you had your own brand you would probably say yours was the best too. The facts are, our goji juice has…
Goji Juice and Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Q: How will Goji juice effect an insulin dependent person? Thanks, Angie A: Dear Angie, Goji juice has a mild-moderate glycemic index rating and as such may possibly raise your blood glucose levels, although there are a few studies that have shown goji being beneficial for diabetics. Two reports I’ve read indicate that goji possesses…
Goji or Mangosteen for the Heart and Arthritis?
Q: Have there been reports of help with atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, or pulmonary hypertension? I appreciate all the details of ingredients on your website. Also, anything on results with rheumatoid arthritis? I’m investigating Mangosteen and/or Goji for these conditions. I’ve read mangosteen can prevent atherosclerosis, but am wondering if can help with a-fib, cardiomyopathy and…
Goji and Adult Onset Diabetes
Q: Ok, here is a specific question. Stated in the literature of Goji, it says that is can be beneficial for people with the onset of diabetes. Will it lower blood sugar in someone who has had diabetes for a while and is taking medication? And what are the long term benefits? This information is…
Goji and Clinical Trials
Q: Can you cite specific clinical trials or plans for such trials with regard to goji berries. Most research appears to be based on laboratory studies in China. Thanks Mr. Weisner A: Dear Mr. Weisner, I am not a research scientist nor do I work for NIH or big pharma. You and I are probably…
Can Goji, Noni, or Mangosteen Treat My Deperssion?
Q: I am looking for an alternative method to treat depression, which would be better, noni, mangosteen or goji to take? Thank you Brenda A: Dear Brenda, Goji history states that is also was known as the “happy berry”. Goji, noni, and mangosteen fruit juices are nutritious and ok for us to consume daily. My two cents worth…
Goji and Coumadin (blood thinner) Interaction?
Q: Dear Sir, I would like very much to drink the Goji Juice. Someone mentioned to me that people that are taking the blood thinner Coumadin have to be very careful because the Goji Juice will thin the blood even more. Will you please write back and let me know if this is true and…
Goji – Allergies and Sneezing
Q: I give my grandson who is 10 years old 1 ounce of Goji juice in the morning should I up it to 2? He has allergies and sneezes a lot. Please let me know? June A: Dear June, From my clinical experience, most allergies in kids are a direct result of milk drinking and/or…
Goji Juice – Colon Cancer and Chemo
Q: Hi, My family and I have been using your Goji since March but recently my mom was diagnosed with colon cancer she will be going to chemo in Mid June and I was wondering if we can give her the Goji and the Acai or just one or the other? At this time I…
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