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Athletic Performance Finding the Competitive Edge with GoChi Goji Juice

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

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Winning athletes will tell you that nothing beats the exhilaration of competition, and that’s just as true for weekend golfers as it is for elite Olympians. Even a workout in the gym is an athletic contest: after all, you can only make gains by bettering your own personal best.

We’re all looking for a competitive edge, and that’s why successful athletes train as hard as they do. And yet, you might be surprised to learn that there are many things that may be preventing you from reaching peak athletic performance. These include:

Poor nutrition – There’s a large body of evidence showing a relationship between diet and athletic performance, yet many athletes make poor food choices based on misinformation. For example, many people feel athletes need a high-protein diet to support muscle growth despite the fact that researchers have repeatedly proved this false. The body tends to convert excess protein into body fat, and that’s the last thing an athlete wants. Only strength training and exercise will promote changes in muscle, and a well-balanced diet will serve the needs of most active people.

Insufficient hydration – Water is the most important, yet over-looked, nutrient by athletes. Water and fluids are essential to maintaining good hydration and body temperature. Sweat losses to keep the body cool can exceed several liters in a 1-hour period.

Inadequate sleep – Adequate sleep is critical for athletic recovery, as the body’s maintenance and repair functions occur mainly at night. An ongoing Stanford University study has shown that a little more high-quality sleep can result in dramatic improvements in athletic performance, mood, and alertness.

Low energy and poor stamina – Everyone runs out of energy sooner or later, but the best athletes are able to fight through fatigue to reach that “second wind.”

Impaired focus and concentration – Athletic competition is both mentally and physically challenging. Great athletes learn to tune out distractions by sharpening their focus and concentration.

Free-radical damage – Working muscles generate large quantities of harmful free radicals that, if left unchecked, can cause premature aging of the body’s healthy cells. This is why it is essential for athletes to maintain high blood levels of the body’s own protective antioxidants superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase.

Here are some tips that can help you to reach peak performance:

  • Follow a balanced athletic conditioning program to build strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, core development, and resistance to injury.
  • Eat a sensible and balanced diet.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Drink 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi every day!

GoChi – Human clinical studies participants reported experiencing improved athletic performance and increased antioxidant protection


In a recent human clinical trial featured in the peer-reviewed Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM), participants drinking a daily serving of just 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi reported significantly enhanced athletic performance in as little as 14 days! The study participants also reported experiencing improvements in several aspects of health that are considered to be essential for athletic success. These include:

  • Increased energy
  • Less fatigue
  • Sharper mental acuity
  • Increased focus and concentration
  • Better quality of sleep

In yet another randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled study, blood tests on participants drinking GoChi showed highly significant increases in blood levels of the important antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase. This was accompanied by a corresponding reduction in serum levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), a prime indicator of free-radical damage and a known health risk factor.

These studies illustrate FreeLife’s ongoing commitment to lead the nutrition industry in clinical research, product efficacy, and evidence-based product formulation.

Drink GoChi, and you’ll always be a winner!


REFERENCES:
“Medline Plus: Nutrition and athletic performance.” U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Bethesda, MD. Retrieved July 3, 2008. Available at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002458.htmAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine (2008, June 10). Extra Sleep Improves Athletic Performance. ScienceDaily. Retrieved July 3, 2008. Available at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080609071106.htmAmagase H, Nance DM. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study of the General Effects of a Standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi™. J Altern Complement Med. 2008; 14(4), pp. 403-412. Abstract available on PubMed at www.pubmed.gov (PMID: 18447631)

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Introducing GoChi Goji Juice Benefits to Better Health

Friday, June 27th, 2008


In three recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, human clinical trials, GoChi™ proved extremely effective for human health in 19 key areas. In the initial groundbreaking study, participants drinking just 4 ounces daily saw positive results in multiple categories of health and well-being in as little as 14 days! Two subsequent studies showed that drinking 4 ounces of GoChi on a daily basis significantly improved the body’s immune system and antioxidant capacity within just 30 days! The 19 benefits identified in FreeLife’s three GoChi studies are no coincidence. They are all interrelated, and have been collectively termed The GoChi Effect™.

In addition to the beneficial study results, GoChi features special qualifications, standards, and certifications that make it suitable for vegans and vegetarians, keep it free from detectable pesticides, and ensure that it is gluten-free. Additionally, GoChi is not genetically modified or irradiated, contains no added sugar, artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners. It has a natural flavor that tastes great! We’ve enhanced our original juice blend, which now features a small amount of pomegranate to round out the color and taste!

GoChi’s benefits start working the moment the alarm sounds each morning. The study showed that people in the GoChi group reported awakening easier and feeling more refreshed. The placebo group, on the other hand, reported no significant improvement in awakening.

Awaking easier helps jump-start the day and sets the tone for higher energy levels. In the study, the placebo group experienced a slight decrease in energy levels, while the GoChi group experienced an energy boost throughout the day. This finding is significant indeed, as GoChi contains no caffeine or added stimulants.

In the study, the placebo group noticed a slight increase in their fatigue level, as compared to how they felt at the start of the study. However, the GoChi group showed a significant improvement in the level of fatigue they experienced. Less fatigue means more stamina and endurance, and when you add that to the increased energy people found in the GoChi group of the study, it’s an unbeatable combination!

Check out these webpages:

Reasons to Buy Himalayan Goji Juice - GoChi

19 Reasons for GoChi Juice Goji Studies - Click Here.

GoChi Juice Goji - FAQ - Click Here!

Why Consider Trying GoChi Juice -Because of These 7 Reasons

New Himalayan Goji Juice and GoChi Juice Testimonies

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

We are constantly hearing from people getting great results with GoChi Juice and Himalayan Goji Juice. Here are several of those stories.

“A little over two years ago, I was inundated with personal and health crises. My mother passed away, I moved three times, and I experienced an extreme reaction to sprayed pesticides, leaving me bed-ridden for nearly a year. I had been an Olympic trained athlete all my life, but my body hadn’t bounced back fully from the stress I endured. Recently, a good friend introduced me to Himalayan Goji Juice. Soon after, I felt well-rested and my energy improved. I keep feeling better each day! I have found my life’s purpose, helping others regain the quality of life they want.”

~Carol DeGoff California

“I am an over-50, fairly healthy lady. I started drinking Himalayan Goji Juice in March 2007. I’ve noticed that I have more energy, especially in the evenings. I used to doze off while watching the 6:00 p.m. news, but now I am wide awake and energized until 11:00 p.m. Himalayan Goji Juice is a great product and I will drink it well into my ‘old age’ - I will drink it forever!”

~Rena Bassit, Alberta, Canada Accountant

“At work, I am constantly walking back and forth to the warehouse. A supervisor told me about Himalayan Goji Juice and gave me a bottle to try. Within a week, I noticed my energy level increasing and now after drinking Himalayan Goji Juice for a month, I feel great! I am amazed and tell everyone about Himalayan Goji Juice”

~Ruth Gray, Ohio

“I received a call from an old friend and she told me about Himalayan Goji Juice. I was familiar with goji berries but not the juice. Within a week, I had more energy, and after two weeks, I felt like a new person. Himalayan Goji Juice has made eating healthier easy - I crave veggies!”

~Shelly Huntley Stay-at-Home Mom

Check out these webpages:

Reasons to Buy Himalayan Goji Juice - GoChi

19 Reasons for GoChi Juice Goji Studies - Click Here.

GoChi Juice Goji - FAQ - Click Here!

Why Consider Trying GoChi Juice -Because of These 7 Reasons

Increased Mental Sharpness Reported in Clinical Study with Goji -GoChi Juice

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Increased Mental Sharpness Reported in Clinical Study

Do you think you have a problem making decisions? Well, you may not know it, but you actually make tens of thousands of decisions daily, and each one, even the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other, relies upon the awesome computing power of the human brain. Like all supercomputers, the brain is powered by electrical energy. Instead of batteries and wires, however, your mind is equipped with complex circuits of neurons (brain cells), neurochemicals (electrical conductors), and nerves (pathways). When they’re working together in harmony, you feel mentally sharp. Unfortunately, many factors can decrease the optimum functioning of the brain’s complex circuitry. These include:

High homocysteine levels – An amino acid found in the blood of people with cardiovascular disease, homocysteine kills brain and nerve cells.

Hypertension – Blood vessels are damaged in the brain, reducing its supply of nutrients and oxygen and disrupting nerve circuits that control decision-making, memory, and verbal skills.

Diabetes – Too much insulin encourages inflammation and oxidative stress. Both contribute to cognitive loss.

Free-radical damage – This damage contributes to the premature aging and death of brain cells. Malondialdehyde (MDA) is widely regarded as the body’s most toxic free radical, and it is the one that is most often implicated in loss of brain and nervous system function.
What can you do to protect your cherished memories and your brain’s computing power? Here are some tips to sharpen your mental abilities:

  1. Exercise your mind. Keeping your brain active is important for retaining full mind power. Reading books, listening to the radio, or doing puzzles are great calisthenics for the brain.
  2. Be socially engaged. Having lots of friends and acquaintances and participating in many social activities is associated with reduced cognitive decline and decreased risk of dementia in older adults. In the NIA-funded Chicago Health and Aging Project, a high level of social engagement was associated with a significant reduction in cognitive decline.
  3. Get your health issues under control, especially if you have diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure. Discuss a wellness plan with your doctor, and your brain will thank you.
  4. Be physically active. Aerobic exercise, even walking, supplies brain cells with blood, oxygen, and nutrients, and clears toxins. One 8-year study on 6000 women 65 years and older found that those who were more physically active experienced far less cognitive decline.
  5. Drink 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi every day!

In a recent human clinical trial reported in the peer-reviewed Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM), participants drinking a daily serving of just 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi reported experiencing significant improvement in mental sharpness in as little as 14 days. In yet another controlled human study, GoChi was found to significantly reduce free-radical damage by malondialdehyde (MDA) in just 30 days! These groundbreaking clinical studies demonstrate FreeLife’s ongoing commitment to supporting its claims with solid scientific research.Be sharp!Your FreeLife Science Team
Check out these webpages:

19 Reasons for GoChi Juice Goji Studies - Click Here.

GoChi Juice Goji - FAQ - Click Here!

Why Consider Trying GoChi Juice -Because of These 7 Reasons

REFERENCES:
National Institute on Aging Website- http://www.nia.nih.gov

Amagase H, Nance DM. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study of the General Effects of a Standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi®. J Altern Complement Med. 2008; 14(4), pp. 403-412.

Better Sleep is Reported with GoChi Goji Juice

Friday, June 13th, 2008


Are you getting enough quality sleep? Many experts recommend 7 to 9 hours daily, and even more for growing kids. And yet, more than 60 million people in the United States experience sleep-related complaints.

“People who sleep well, in general, are happier and healthier,” said National Sleep Foundation CEO Richard Gelula in a 2005 interview. “But when sleep is poor or inadequate, people feel tired or fatigued, their social and intimate relationships suffer, work productivity is negatively affected, and they make our roads more dangerous by driving while sleepy and less alert.”Poor sleep can also have serious long-term health consequences. An important recent U.S. Government study has established a link between inadequate sleep and the development of chronic diseases and conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression.

How can you help yourself to better sleep quality? Experts recommend the following:

  1. Avoid large meals, caffeine, or alcohol within 2 hours of bedtime.
  2. Get regular exercise to reduce stress hormones, but not within 3 hours of bedtime.
  3. Sleep at a regular time every night and try to avoid late-afternoon naps.
  4. Stop working at any task at least 1 hour before retiring to calm mental activity.
  5. Minimize light and noise in the bedroom to facilitate the body’s natural release of the sleep hormone melatonin.
  6. Drink 2-4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi every day!

GoChi – Clinical Study Participants Report Better Quality of Sleep

For countless generations, the goji berry has been helping the people of Asia find healthful, restful sleep. No goji product is more potent than FreeLife’s GoChi, and now its benefits for sleep have been clinically demonstrated. In a recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trial, participants drinking a daily serving of just 4 ounces (120 ml) of GoChi reported significant improvement in sleep quality in as little as 14 days! This groundbreaking clinical study has been published in the highly regarded Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM), and it can also be viewed on the U.S. Government’s encyclopedic PubMed website at www.pubmed.gov. The acceptance of our study by the independent experts of a peer-reviewed publication such as JACM represents a first for a functional juice beverage in the Direct Sales industry, and it demonstrates FreeLife’s ongoing commitment to supporting its claims with solid scientific research.

Sleep well!
Your FreeLife Science Team

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REFERENCES:
US Department of Health and Human Services, National Center on Sleep Disorders Research. 2003 National Sleep Disorders Research Plan.

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sleep and Chronic Disease. Atlanta, GA: US Department of Health and Human Services, CDC; 2007.

McDonough, S. (2005). Sleep Poorly? You’re Not Alone. Retrieved June 10, 2008, from LiveScience Web site:

Amagase H, Nance DM. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study of the General Effects of a Standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi®. J Altern Complement Med. 2008; 14(4), pp. 403-412.

A Phone Call and an NFL Player loves Himalayan Goji Juice

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

I received a phone call yesterday from someone who just 4 days earlier had tried Himalayan Goji (GoChi Juice) for the very first time. Her problem she said was that she was out of it and needed more and didn’t want to wait several days for it to be shipped to her. She was trying to find someone from whom she could get more in her local area. Unfortunately I was unable to help her locate a local distributor. She kept saying how much she had fallen in love with the GoChi Juice in that short time.

Her story while slightly different is not that unusual. I’m constantly hearing from people saying how much they love the GoChi goji juice drink.

It’s no wonder professional athletes love it, even when they’re not being paid to endorse it. After all a recent double-blind placebo controlled peer reviewed study showed in increased athletic performance. Here is the story of one professional football player that loves the product.

Robert Meachem

Professional Football Player

Rookie Wide Receiver Robert Meachem was selected as the 27th pick in the 2007 draft by the New Orleans Saints.

A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Meachem was named a high school All-American by Parade and SuperPrep reporting services. Meachem went on to attend the University of Tennessee in the South Eastern Conference (SEC), where he garnered rave reviews, and had what was considered his breakout year in 2006, earning an all SEC, consensus All-American selection.

In 2007, Meachem decided to skip his senior season and enter the pro football draft.

“As a professional football player, I need to keep my body in top condition for Sunday games. That’s why I drink Himalayan Goji Juice just before I go to sleep and just after I wake every day. I feel great and I have more energy.”

So there you go -one Professional Athletes opinion on Goji - GoChi Juice.

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GoChi Juice Goji info and study - Click Here.

GoChi Juice Goji - FAQ - Click Here!

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Abstract of GoChi Goji Juice Study in Pubmed.gov

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Here is an abstract from the recent GoChi study published in Pubmed.gov. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study of the General Effects of a Standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi.

Amagase H and Nance DM.

FreeLife International, LLC, Phoenix, AZ.

ABSTRACT Background: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial is the first study reported from outside China that has examined the general effects of the orally consumed goji berry, Lycium barbarum, as a standardized juice (GoChi(); FreeLife International LLC, Phoenix, AZ) to healthy adults for 14 days. Methods: Based upon the medicinal properties of Lycium barbarum in traditional Asian medicine, we examined by questionnaire subjective ratings (0-5) of general feelings of well-being, neurologic/psychologic traits, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular complaints as well as any adverse effects. Also, measures of body weight, body-mass index, blood pressure, pulse rate, and visual acuity were assessed before and after consuming 120 mL of GoChi/day or placebo control solution. Data were statistically analyzed for changes between day 1 and day 15. Results: Significant differences between day 1 and day 15 were found in the GoChi group (N = 16) in increased ratings for energy level, athletic performance, quality of sleep, ease of awakening, ability to focus on activities, mental acuity, calmness, and feelings of health, contentment, and happiness. GoChi also significantly reduced fatigue and stress, and improved regularity of gastrointestinal function. In contrast, the placebo group (N = 18) showed only two significant changes (heartburn and happiness). No significant changes in musculoskeletal or cardiovascular complaints were observed in either group. All parametric data (body weight, etc.) were not significantly different between groups or between day 1 and day 15 for either group.

Conclusions: These results clearly indicate that daily consumption of GoChi for 14 days increases subjective feelings of general well-being, and improves neurologic/psychologic performance and gastrointestinal functions. The data strongly suggest that further research is indicated to confirm and extend knowledge of the potential effects of Lycium barbarum upon human health.

PMID: 18447631

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GoChi - Goji Juice Presents Another First

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Another First in the Direct Sales Industry for GoChi and Goji Juice.

We were the first company to bring the goodness of the goji berry to the world. Finally, we are the first company to offer peer-reviewed, published scientific research demonstrating the health benefits of our own product. In fact, today Kevin and I are proud to announce yet another first that no other company in Direct Sales has ever been able to offer.

PubMed.gov is a U.S. government sponsored search engine for accessing abstracts of biomedical research articles. It is run by the United States National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. We encourage you to go to PubMed.gov and enter “GoChi” or “FreeLife” in the search engine. Up will pop the latest study published on the goji berry titled, “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study of the General Effects of a Standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi.” Yes, PubMed.gov, the U.S. government sponsored scientific research database, has accepted our latest GoChi study for publication! No other Direct Sales company that we know of has ever had a positive human study accepted on PubMed.gov regarding any of their products. To our knowledge, we are the first company in our industry ever to have achieved this scientific validation.

Our hat goes off to our Scientific Team for this incredible accomplishment. We have stated many, many times that the scientific validation of GoChi is unparalleled in the nutrition industry. No other product in our industry has this clinical science backing up their product. And I will also state that we have just scratched the surface of our scientific journey. We have in the pipeline further research on GoChi which, when announced, will quite frankly, boggle your mind and make you want to drink GoChi for the rest of your lives.

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GoChi Juice Goji study - Click Here.

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Regarding GoChi and Goji Juice - How to Take.

Monday, April 28th, 2008

I’m often asked how much GoChi Juice or Goji to take. Well I typically
respond with take 2- 4 ounces and taking it in two doses instead of all at once is preferred.
However, here is a technique recently discovered and recommended by Chief Product Officer Rick Handel.
GoChi Juice poured in glass
his technique is to take 2 ounces of GoChi mixed with 4- 6 ounces of water. Then drinking this over the next 1 - 10 minutes.

We’ve found that mixing the GoChi Juice with water seems to greatly enhance the effectiveness of the GoChi Goji Juice. In fact in the words of one gentleman “it makes the GoChi Juice like Liquid Rocket Fuel”.

What I personally have noticed is that mixing it in the water seems to work better than immediately drinking the water after drinking the GoChi Goji juice straight.

Your body tends to readily absorb water upon drinking so what we think is happening is that the GoChi juice somehow is mixing with the water in such a way that more of it is being absorbed by the body. And it is being absorbed faster.

Personally I noticed more of the following when taking it in this fashion:

  • A sense of quiet calm.
  • More sustained energy throughout the day - feeling less tired.
  • More ability to focus mentally.
  • Even better sleep.

This is no real surprise as these are results documented in the first GoChi Juice
Peer Reviewed study. The one that will be publised in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM) this summer. Check out this GoChi Juice Goji study - Click Here.

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New GoChi Juice and Goji Juice FAQ - GMP and More

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

We continue to get questions about our new GoChi Juice the next generation of goji juice. We will continue to bring you answers to these questions to educate you concerning GoChi and goji juice.
GoChi Juice poured in glass
Q. Are all goji juice products made from fresh berries?
A. No, while our new GoChi and original Goji Juice is made from fresh berries, other cheaper brands you might see use dried berries. These dried berries are in effect put into liquid to get them to basically re-absorb the liquid, then pureed and made into a juice. That’s a simplification of the process, but when you start with a dried product, you’re right away starting with a product that has lost much of it’s nutritional value.

Q. What makes GoChi and Himalayan Goji Juice unique or special?
A. Goji is the only plant that contains complex glyconutrients called Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) - the Master Molecules that are so important to your body’s defense systems. But these important nutrients can vary in quality and potency, depending on where they are grown and the growing conditions for a particular region in a particular year. FreeLife is the only company to develop a Spectral Signature LBP Process™ to standardize our juices, ensuring that you always receive the same high potency and balance of LBP, every time. And unlike other juices, there is never any added sugar, artificial sweeteners, artificial colors, or flavors in GoChi or Himalayan Goji Juice. Preservative-free GoChi is also the world’s first clinically studied goji juice product.

Q. How does FreeLife ensure the quality of GoChi and Himalayan Goji Juice?
A. FreeLife’s goji juice products are produced under strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), a total quality system that meets or exceeds the requirements of every country in which we do business. Our juices are thoroughly tested at every step of manufacturing to guarantee that each bottle delivers a pristine, high-quality product with a full potency and precise Spectral Signature balance of goji’s highly bioactive Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP).

Q. How are GoChi and Himalayan Goji Juice different from other “juices”?
A. GoChi is the only goji product we know of that is backed by clinical studies demonstrating its effectiveness. Additionally, our goji juices are made exclusively from ultra-premium berries that conform to our Spectral Signature balance and potency of the all-important Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP). Our Spectral Signature LBP Process delivers a cleaner, fresher taste and enhanced aroma without harming our precious LBP.

Q. I read that you have a quality assurance guarantee. What does this mean?
A. We believe every product you receive from FreeLife has to be the absolute best quality available and exactly what you expect. If you are not completely satisfied with the condition or quality, we offer a 90-day, money-back guarantee. Just return the unused portion to FreeLife for a full refund.

Q. Has an ORAC test ever been conducted on GoChi or Himalayan Goji Juice?
A. ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is a non-official, non-governmental test that claims to measure “total antioxidant power” in a laboratory beaker. This test is controversial because it cannot predict how an antioxidant will work inside the human body. In fact, many high-ORAC juices may perform very poorly when ingested because their antioxidants remain trapped in the gastrointestinal tract. Conversely, the bioactive Lycium barbarum polysaccharides in our goji juices work with your body to activate its own antioxidant enzymes, which can circulate freely to help protect every cell in your body. Clinical studies have proved that FreeLife’s new GoChi is the real antioxidant powerhouse!

Q. Are GoChi™ and Himalayan Goji® Juice classified as “raw” foods?
A. Within the raw food community, there appears to be much debate as to the definitions of “raw” and “cooked.” However, every step of our proprietary Spectral Signature Process is focused on one thing – maintaining the potency and balance of goji’s key nutrients, the polysaccharides. Pre- and post-sterilization testing has shown that our aseptic process never damages the delicate bioactive LBP in our juices.

Q. Are GoChi™ and Himalayan Goji® Juice classified as “live” foods?
A. Our juices are founded on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which places a special emphasis on the vital life force, or chi. The chi in our juices is found in its bioactive LBP complex, which can only be found in the goji berry. Every step of our manufacturing process is designed to preserve and protect these vital polysaccharides, and the results of our studies, combined with the great results that are experienced by our Customers around the world, are showing that we have designed our product very well indeed. And so, we very much consider our juices to be “live foods,” and we have many friends in the raw/live food community that agree with us.

Q. Did FreeLife use employees for the antioxidant and immune studies?
A. No. Our goal is to conduct GoChi research around the world, and therefore, we sponsored these studies at a prestigious medical institute in Asia that is not affiliated with FreeLife. None of the participants of these studies had ever tried Himalayan Goji Juice or GoChi, and were not even familiar with FreeLife.

Q. Will FreeLife be doing additional GoChi™ studies?
We’re committed to research, product development and process improvement. These three studies are just the beginning. We’re going to be around for a long, long time and we will never relinquish our leadership position as the number one goji company in the world.

Q. Since there is grape juice in GoChi™, can dogs drink it?
A. There have been reports in the veterinary literature of adverse events in dogs following ingestion of grapes and raisins. A small amount of red and white grape juice is added to enhance the flavor of GoChi, and we have estimated that a 10-pound dog would have to drink nearly a full bottle of GoChi (30 oz.) per day to reach the minimum reported safety threshold for grape exposure. However, it would be best to consult with a veterinarian prior to allowing your pet to try GoChi, as animals may react differently depending on their size and nutritional needs.

Q. Can the results of the tests that were conducted on GoChi™ be applied to other goji juices on the market?
A. The randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials were conducted on GoChi. As such, those results apply to GoChi only and not to any other goji juices, dried berries, or any other product on the market today. To our knowledge, no other goji product can even begin to approach the high potency of full-spectrum LBP found in GoChi, and that is why our studies have shown such spectacular results in such a short time.

Q. Do we still have the Spectral Signature?
A. Yes. The Spectral Signature is the proprietary electromagnetic fingerprint that identifies our berries and our finished product. As no two substances can share the same fingerprint, GoChi™ and Himalayan Goji® Juice each have their own unique Spectral Signature graph. The Spectral Signature that is featured on our labels and in our literature is an artistic representation. The actual fingerprints are kept under lock and key.

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