Wolfberry: Nature's Bounty of Nutrition and Health

by Xiao-Ping Zhang, Richard Zhang, Paul M. Gross

Book Overview

This book objectively considers nutritional evidence that the Chinese wolfberry, Lycium barbarum L., is the world's most nutrient-rich food. 81 scientific publications are summarized and interpreted as a foundation for this evidence. Wolfberry's diverse phytochemicals, including its rich content of protein, 8 polysaccharides (dietary fermentable fiber) and 4 carotenoids (antioxidants), 6 vitamins, 18 amino acids, 11 essential minerals, and 5 omega...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419620487
• ISBN13: 9781419620485
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"