Gochi Juice | Himalayan Goji Juice Frequently Asked Questions

 

A. Gochi Juice was developed as a direct result of FreeLife’s worldwide research efforts, and represents the next generation of Himalayan Goji Juice. It contains all the goodness of our original juice and much more! Gochi Juice is scientifically demonstrated to deliver results in as little as 14 days; it contains at least 30% more Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) than Himalayan Goji Juice; it is preservative-free; is certified kosher and halal for our Jewish and Muslim friends respectively; and has been preferred in taste tests to our already delicious Himalayan Goji Juice.

 

A. Since Himalayan Goji Juice was launched, goji research has exploded. FreeLife^® has invested four years worth of accumulated knowledge and experience into the design and formulation of Gochi Juice. Himalayan Goji Juice was a fantastic achievement, and so it remains today. We’ve simply engineered scientific advances into Gochi Juice as part of our commitment to constant and never ending improvement. That is why Gochi Juice is truly the next generation of Himalayan Goji Juice.

 

A. We were able to increase the polysaccharides in Gochi Juice due to our improved proprietary manufacturing processes. Gochi Juice also contains 20% fewer calories and one gram less of total natural sugars per ounce than Himalayan Goji Juice.

 

A. Many companies in the nutrition industry promote their products with big claims, but offer little or no scientific support to back them. FreeLife is raising the bar by demonstrating the benefits of Gochi Juice in rigorously controlled human clinical studies worthy of publication in leading medical and scientific journals. This high-level of scientific validation provides people with the assurance that they can count on getting the results that were promised.

 

A. Since 2003, Himalayan Goji Juice Customers have reported dramatic 14-day improvements in energy levels, quality of sleep, feelings of calmness and contentment, reduction of stress, and other key health aspects. To investigate this, a study was designed to attempt to validate our Customers’ reported results by attempting to replicate them under rigorously controlled clinical conditions. Since Gochi Juice is the next generation of Himalayan Goji Juice, we chose to conduct this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study on our new product.

 

A. A clinical study is only as valuable as the safeguards that are designed into it to ensure fairness and honesty. FreeLife has chosen to follow the “gold standard” of clinical design by conducting studies that are randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled. Randomized means that subjects in our studies were assigned to one of two groups based on “luck of the draw,” which assures an even distribution of health status in each group. Placebo-controlled means that, in each study, one group got Gochi Juice and the other group received a placebo. This is a drink that is designed to look, smell, and taste like Gochi Juice, but without any LBP – the active ingredient in Gochi Juice. Double-blind means that neither the participants nor the scientists are aware of which group is drinking Gochi Juice and which group is drinking the placebo. This eliminates any bias on the part of the scientists and also rules out any psychologically-caused effects on the part of the participants.

 

A. The results were quite dramatic! Nearly 90 percent of the Gochi Juice drinkers in the study experienced multiple improvements in their health and well-being. The study clearly indicated that daily consumption of Gochi Juice can cause immediate and significant improvement in 13 key health aspects, including increased energy, less fatigue, increased focus and mental acuity, improved athletic performance, reduced stress, increased feelings of calmness and contentment, feeling happier, healthier and more regular, better quality of sleep, and easier ability to awaken in the morning. In contrast to the Gochi Juice group, the placebo group showed statistically significant improvement in only 1 of the 13 categories (happiness).

Additionally, all findings were found to be statistically significant, meaning that the researchers were 90 to 99% confident that the great results experienced in the Gochi Juice group in each of the 13 categories were a direct result of drinking Gochi Juice. To the contrary, any small changes experienced by the placebo group were declared to be a result of mere chance.

 

A. Yes. This groundbreaking study was accepted for publication by The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM), a leading medical journal. As a peer-reviewed publication, JACM requires that studies will not be accepted unless they are approved by an independent panel of expert reviewers. These strict judges ruled that our study design was sound, our methods were consistent with good clinical practice, our data and calculations were accurate, and our findings were valid. To our knowledge, publication of the Gochi Juice study in a peer-reviewed journal represents a first for any juice product in the Direct Sales industry.

 

A. Many juice products talk about their high antioxidant scores based on a chemical reaction test known as ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity), but that only measures antioxidant potential in a test tube. It can’t determine if an antioxidant will actually work in your body, which is a far more important thing to know. Sadly, many high-ORAC fruit antioxidants are poorly absorbed from the digestive tract, or not at all. That was the conclusion of a landmark 2004 study reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Am J Clin Nutr 2004; 79: 727-47).

What your body really needs is more of its own powerful antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase. These antioxidants circulate in the blood to protect every cell against harmful free-radicals, but our production of these essential enzymes diminishes with age, or if we’re under stress. We were aware of research that suggested that goji could increase both SOD and glutathione peroxidase, so we decided to put the theory to the test by sponsoring a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled study at one of Asia’s most prestigious medical centers.

 

A. After tracking 50 healthy adults for 30 days, we found that the Gochi Juice group had improved their antioxidant status, with highly significant increases of both important blood antioxidants, SOD and glutathione peroxidase. An increase of these two enzymes has other benefits: SOD is essential for maintaining the body’s healthy defenses against inflammation, and glutathione peroxidase is important in many of the body’s detoxification reactions.

The increase in antioxidant power seen in the Gochi Juice group was also accompanied by a significant reduction of MDA, a particularly toxic and dangerous free radical. And so, the Gochi Juice group had their antioxidant activity increased in two ways, and free radical damage was reduced. Unfortunately for the placebo group, they just didn’t receive any meaningful benefit in any of these areas.

 

A. The ancient healers of Asia observed that people who took goji every day were significantly healthier and more resilient than those who didn’t use it. Today, scientists believe that this is because of goji’s unique effects on the immune system, and that’s been shown in a number of studies. But those studies were done mainly in the laboratory, not in people. We wanted to see if 4,000 years of tradition could be scientifically validated in a human clinical trial, which was conducted at a renowned medical institute in Asia.

 

A. Our human study followed 60 healthy adult volunteers for 30 days. At the end of the study, those who had been given Gochi Juice had their immune defenses enhanced in three important ways, as confirmed by significant increases in three key markers of immune health:

• Lymphocytes – white blood cells necessary for immune defenses against bacteria, viruses and toxins. Lymphocytes also have a large role in commanding and directing many functions of our highly complex immune systems. The Gochi Juice group experienced a 27% increase over starting point values of these important immune cells. No significant improvements were seen in the placebo group.
• Interleukin-2 (IL-2) – an essential cell messenger protein, which sounds the danger alarm when the body is under attack. IL-2 recruits stem cells so that they can be turned into T-cells, which are specifically targeted to neutralize and destroy threats to the body. IL-2 levels were increased 58% over starting point in the Gochi Juice group, with no meaningful improvement in the placebo group.
• Immunoglobulin G (IgG) – a powerful antibody, which can identify bacteria, viruses, molds, yeasts and allergens, and then mark them for destruction by other divisions of the immune system. Compared to starting point values, IgG antibody activity increased 19% in the Gochi Juice group, with no significant change in the placebo group.

Also noted in the Gochi Juice group were health and well-being improvements that had been seen in prior studies: significant improvement in sleep quality, reduction of fatigue, and a tendency for increased short-term memory and mental focus. No significant improvements were observed in the placebo group in any category.

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Q. Should I change my monthly advantage order from Himalayan Goji Juice to Gochi Juice?

 

A. If you want the most scientifically advanced goji product on that market that contains at least 30% more LBP than Himalayan Goji Juice, is preservative free, and tastes great, then you should switch your order. Gochi Juice is also certified kosher and halal.

 

A. Gochi Juice is more costly to produce than our original Himalayan Goji Juice.

 

A. Actually, you should receive even better results with Gochi Juice than with Himalayan Goji Juice because Gochi Juice is more potent – it contains at least 30% more LBP (the active ingredient) than Himalayan Goji Juice.

 

A. In recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trials, the use of just 4 ounces daily of Gochi Juice resulted in significant health and wellness benefits in 13 important categories in 14 days, and a positive impact on immune function and antioxidant power in 30 days. This has been termed “The Gochi Effect™.” Although your results may vary, the findings of this study are consistent with the results that we hear from our Customers all over the world. For optimal results, we recommend trying Gochi Juice for at least 90 days.

 

A. FreeLife Customers reported great results with a higher daily serving of Himalayan Goji Juice, and that is why we designed and conducted our recent studies based on 4 ounces per day. The results speak for themselves: 13 benefits in just 14 days, and an impressive 19 benefits in just 30 days. Our Customers were right!

 

A. The GoChi Effect is the term that represents the 19 health benefits experienced by the participants in FreeLife’s randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical studies on Gochi Juice. For more information on The GoChi Effect, please click on the “Science” link in the navigation bar at the top of this page.

 

A. For more information, please click on the “Gochi Juice” tab at the top left of this page.

 

A. Yes, and it is classified as pareve, meaning that it contains neither meat nor dairy. The kosher symbol on every bottle of Gochi Juice guarantees that it is certified to conform to strict Jewish dietary laws for purity and quality. Gochi Juice is certified kosher by Shatz Kosher Services (SKS), which is one of world’s leading authorities for kosher products originating in Asia.

 

A. Halal is an Arabic term that means that food is permissible under Islamic law. A halal symbol on a product guarantees that it does not contain any ingredients that are prohibited or are suspect in any way based on those parameters. Gochi Juice carries the “Crescent M” symbol of IFANCA, a globally-respected certification authority.

 

A. Gochi Juice is preservative-free.

 

A. Yes. Gochi Juice is gluten-free.

 

A. It is a natural flavor essence derived from goji berries. The flavor contains no sugar, MSG, or any artificial ingredients.

 

A. Currently, Gochi Juice is available for purchase in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Singapore, Barbados, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, St. Martin, Germany, and Austria. Additional countries will follow as the proper governmental approvals are received.

 

A. Yes. Both Gochi Juice and Himalayan Goji Juice have the same point values: 500 points for a Value Pack, 100 points for a case of four, and 25 points for a bottle.

 

A. The products have a similar look and taste, but in blind taste tests, Gochi Juice has been preferred over our already delicious Himalayan Goji Juice. The fresher taste and aroma of Gochi Juice are a result of advances in our manufacturing process.

 

A. Yes. Both Gochi Juice and Himalayan Goji Juice will be sold as a case of four bottles for 100 points.

 

A. Yes. Both Gochi Juice and Himalayan Goji Juice are sold in one-liter bottles (1.06 quarts).

 

A. In the United States and Puerto Rico, we can continue to make the same FDA-allowed structure/function claims that we use for Himalayan Goji Juice. And now, we can also talk about the 19 findings of our groundbreaking studies in those two locations: more energy, less fatigue, increased focus and mental acuity, improved athletic performance, reduced stress, increased feelings of calmness and contentment, feeling happier, healthier and more regular, better quality of sleep, easier ability to awaken in the morning, and significant improvement in antioxidant power and immune defenses. Each country differs in regards to allowable claims, so we will be providing guidelines of approved statements for each market as they are available.

 

A. GoChi was named for the “go” in goji and chi, the ancient Chinese term for “vital life force.”

 

A. No. We intend to provide Himalayan Goji Juice for as long as our Customers continue enjoying this excellent product.

 

A. No. Our goal is to conduct Gochi Juice research around the world, and therefore, we sponsored these studies at a prestigious medical institute in Asia that is not affiliated with FreeLife. None of the participants of these studies had ever tried Himalayan Goji Juice or Gochi Juice, and they were not even familiar with FreeLife.

 

A. We’re committed to research, product development and process improvement. These three studies are just the beginning. We’re going to be around for a long, long time and we will never relinquish our leadership position as the number one goji company in the world.

 

A. The placebo was a professionally flavored and colored drink that matched the look, aroma, and taste of Gochi Juice, but contained no goji juice or LBP.

 

A. Yes. Gochi Juice Value Packs are available for purchase in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada for $674, and have all of the same benefits associated with the purchase of a Himalayan Goji Juice Value Pack.

 

A. Even though the natural-source preservatives in Himalayan Goji Juice have an outstanding safety and efficacy profile, there are some countries in which preservative use is either severely restricted or is prohibited altogether. The world is waiting for Gochi Juice, and we are not going to let some preservatives stand in the way.

 

A. There have been reports in the veterinary literature of adverse events in dogs following ingestion of grapes and raisins. A small amount of red and white grape juice is added to enhance the flavor of Gochi Juice, and we have estimated that a 10-pound dog would have to drink nearly a full bottle of Gochi Juice (30 oz.) per day to reach the minimum reported safety threshold for grape exposure. However, it would be best to consult with a veterinarian prior to allowing your pet to try Gochi Juice, as animals may react differently depending on their size and nutritional needs.

 

A.The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trials were conducted on Gochi Juice. As such, those results apply to Gochi Juice only and not to any other goji juices, dried berries, or any other product on the market today. To our knowledge, no other goji product can even begin to approach the high potency of full-spectrum LBP found in Gochi Juice, and that is why our studies have shown such spectacular results in such a short time.

 

A. Yes. The Spectral Signature is the proprietary electromagnetic fingerprint that identifies our berries and our finished product. As no two substances can share the same fingerprint, Gochi Juice and Himalayan Goji Juice each have their own unique Spectral Signature graph. The Spectral Signature that is featured on our labels and in our literature is an artistic representation. The actual fingerprints are kept under lock and key.

 

A. Within the raw food community, there appears to be much debate as to the definitions of “raw” and “cooked.” However, every step of our proprietary Spectral Signature LBP Process™ is focused on one thing – maintaining the potency and balance of goji’s key nutrients, the polysaccharides. Pre- and post-sterilization testing has shown that our aseptic process never damages the delicate bioactive LBP in our juices.

 

A. Our juices are founded on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which places a special emphasis on the vital life force, or chi. The chi in our juices is found in its bioactive LBP complex, which can only be found in the goji berry. Every step of our manufacturing process is designed to preserve and protect these vital polysaccharides, and the results of our studies, combined with the great results that are experienced by our Customers around the world, are showing that we have designed our product very well indeed. And so, we very much consider our juices to be “live foods,” and we have many friends in the raw/live food community that agree with us.