Goji is a plant containing edible berries that are used in supplements, health foods, and health drinks. This eMedTV segment describes the compounds found in goji, explains what it is used for, and explores the effectiveness of these products.
Goji is claimed to be beneficial for treating high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article lists other possible benefits of this product, explores its effectiveness for these uses, and discusses the use of goji in children.
At this time, there are no known goji side effects. As this eMedTV Web page explains, taking goji with the "blood thinner" warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding, but this may actually be a drug interaction rather than a true side effect.
Goji is claimed to be useful for treating diabetes and other conditions, but does goji work? This eMedTV resource explores the effectiveness of goji for various uses and explains whether clinical studies have been performed on these products.
A safe and effective goji dosage has not been established at this time. This eMedTV page explains why it is difficult to determine a consistently safe and effective dose, and offers tips on finding a reliable product from a trustworthy manufacturer.
Warfarin, blood pressure medications, and diabetes medicines may cause goji drug interactions. As this eMedTV article explains, these drug interactions could increase the risk of bleeding, low blood sugar, and low blood pressure.
Although goji supplements are commonly used, many people may still wonder if goji is safe. This eMedTV article offers general warnings and precautions on taking goji safely and explains what complications may occur with the use of this product.
It is not known what to expect from a goji overdose, or even if an overdose is possible. This part of the eMedTV library explores the possible symptoms of an overdose and explains what treatment options would be available.
It is currently not known whether goji products are safe for using during pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page provides more information on goji and pregnancy, and lists some of the possible benefits and risks of using the product while pregnant.
It is currently not clear whether goji is safe for breastfeeding women. This page on the eMedTV site offers a more in-depth look at goji and breastfeeding, and weighs some of the benefits and possible risks of using these products while nursing.
