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Frequently
Asked Questions
Is it okay for children to drink Himalayan Goji
Juice?
Yes, Himalayan
Goji Juice is great for the entire family.
Is Himalayan Goji Juice only made with goji berries from the Himalayas ?
Although they grow in the wild, goji berries are not cultivated
in the Himalayas in sufficient quantity for large-scale
distribution. The berries used in Himalayan Goji Juice are selected from the world's
best-known growing regions. These include Inner Mongolia, as well as Ningxia and Xinjiang in
the pristine Heavenly Mountains of western China . We use only those berries that conform to the
precise Spectral Signature fingerprint and balanced polysaccharide
profile of the original Lycium barbarum (goji) of
the Himalayas .
Will FreeLife have difficulty
sourcing goji berries?
We have several sources of supply for goji berries and we have no
concerns about difficulty in sourcing them.
Are the 4 polysaccharides unique to Himalayan
Goji Juice?
The 4 polysaccharides are unique to goji, but can vary in quality depending on the
ancestry of the plant and the growing conditions for a particular
region in a particular year. FreeLife is
the only company that has developed a Spectral Signature to ensure
that you always receive the same high potency polysaccharides in
exact balance when you drink Himalayan
Goji Juice.
What's all the fuss about ORAC?
ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is a
non-official, non-governmental, private for-pay service that puts a
product through a simple test that results in a number that
represents what they call "total antioxidant power." There
are many different classes of antioxidants, however, and they each
work differently. To a scientist, the ORAC number means little
because it does not give specific information about what kinds of
antioxidants are present. Because the test is so limited in what it
measures, we have never done an ORAC test on Himalayan Goji Juice.
How much Himalayan Goji Juice should someone drink
on a daily basis?
FreeLife recommends 1-3 ounces daily.
How does FreeLife ensure
the quality of Himalayan Goji Juice?
FreeLife has a Seven-Step Quality Manufacturing Program to ensure
that you receive the same consistent, standardized quality in every
liter of Himalayan Goji Juice.
Our Spectral Signature is your assurance of potency, purity, and
authenticity in every bottle.
How do I measure an ounce of Himalayan Goji Juice?
An ounce of Himalayan
Goji Juice is about 2 tablespoons.
How many pounds of goji
berries are in a bottle of Himalayan Goji Juice, and why are fresh
berries better than dried berries?
One liter of Himalayan
Goji Juice contains the polysaccharides equivalent of 2.2 pounds
of fresh goji berries. As an alternative,
we suppose that one could simply eat dried goji
berries. However, our research indicates that the quality of
commercially-available dehydrated berries can vary tremendously, and
there's also a high probability that the polysaccharides in dried
berries may have oxidized and degraded. FreeLife
will not offer dried goji
berries until it can be scientifically proven that they can
deliver a consistent health benefit.
Is Himalayan Goji Juice organic?
Although Himalayan
Goji Juice is not certified organic, it is produced to the highest
standards of ecological and environmental responsibility. While the
remoteness of the goji growing
regions has presented many challenges, we are working toward a
cooperative program of organic certification for our indigenous Asian
growers. Until then, you can be assured that, like every FreeLife product, Himalayan Goji Juice is certified to be free of
detectable pesticide and herbicide residues. Also, Himalayan Goji Juice contains
no added sugar, artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavors.
Why does FreeLife not
emphasize the vitamins and 18 amino acids that are in goji?
Himalayan
Goji Juice is a high-tech functional
food, specifically designed to preserve the content and balance of
the goji berry's delicate and highly
protective polysaccharides. It is standardized to a consistently high
level of polysaccharides, in perfect balance. Dozens of published
scientific studies have confirmed that these polysaccharides are the
most important bioactive components, and are responsible for much of
the benefit of the goji berry.
That is why we have chosen to focus on this aspect of the goji, rather than emphasize the other nutritional
aspects of this remarkable plant.
Are preservatives necessary in Himalayan Goji Juice
and, if so, are they natural?
Yes. Freshness preservation is required to keep
this chill-blended product from spoiling. We use less than one-tenth
of 1% of naturally derived sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate in Himalayan Goji Juice. Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Sorbic
acid is a natural constituent of many fruits and vegetables. Sodium
benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. Benzoic acid is a
natural component of berries. Both ingredients are two of the safest
preservatives that can be used in food products. They are so safe
that they are even on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
list. The only way to totally avoid preservatives would be to
hot-fill the product in glass bottles. Hot filling would destroy our
delicate active ingredients-the bioactive polysaccharides.
Why are other fruit juices added to Himalayan Goji
Juice?
Our proprietary recipe incorporates a small amount
of other fruit juices to ensure uniformity, and to help bring out the
best flavor from the goji berry.
How soon should Himalayan Goji Juice be consumed
after it is opened?
It is recommended that you consume Himalayan Goji Juice within
30 days after opening and refrigerating the bottle.
After Himalayan Goji Juice is opened, how long can it
stay out of refrigeration and still remain effective?
For best-keeping qualities, keep Himalayan Goji Juice
refrigerated after opening. It should not be left out for any more
than a couple of hours, the same steps you would take for any food or
beverage that must be refrigerated after opened.
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