Abstract: randomized double blind studies on Gou Qi Zi juice

[Guest guest]

Here's the abstract from JACM:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study of the General

Effects of a Standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi

 

 

To cite this paper:

Harunobu Amagase, Dwight M. Nance. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary

Medicine. May 1, 2008, 14(4): 403-412. doi:10.1089/acm.2008.0004.

 

 

Full Text PDF: • HiRes for printing (645.5 KB) • PDF Plus w/ links (147.8 KB)

 

 

Harunobu Amagase, Ph.D.

FreeLife International, LLC, Phoenix, AZ.

Dwight M. Nance, Ph.D.

Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California at

Irvine, Orange, CA.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

--- On Wed, 8/6/08, Al Stone <al wrote:

 

Al Stone <al

Re: Re: randomized double blind studies on Gou Qi Zi juice

 

Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 7:33 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe you can cut and paste the abstracts?

 

On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 12:33 AM, >wrote:

 

> Thanks Doug, All three studies are now uploaded.

> _

>

 

--

, DAOM

Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.