subject: Goji Berries: A boost to the Immune System [print this page] Cancer is a unique condition when the immune system is no longer able to identify the mutated, abnormal body cells and eliminate them. Instead, it may attack the body cells, leading to total breakdown of the body's defenses. Germanium, present in Goji berries>, has anti-cancer properties. Antioxidants and polysaccharides, important constituents of Goji, also protect against free radicals that promote cancerous growth. Some studies suggest that Goji berries prevent harmful gene mutations, and possess anti-tumor properties. The Goji juice is also helpful for patients undergoing radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
