Goji Used by Chinese Olympic Athletes

While maybe new to North Americans, the goji has a rich history in China dating back thousands of years. It was used to nourish the Yin and the blood, protect the heart, and strengthen the eyes, liver and kidneys. In China, goji and ginseng have always been highly touted as nutritional and therapeutic plants that promoted anti-aging and long life. The secret weapon used by gold medal winning Chinese Olympic athletes? You guessed it goji and ginseng.