Goji Berry
Research reviewed: Up until 03/2026
Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) is a dietary supplement with 3 published peer-reviewed studies involving 3,500 participants, researched for Antioxidant & Wellbeing.
Evidence at a Glance
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Antioxidant & Wellbeing
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Study Quality Breakdown
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Participants Per Study
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Research Timeline
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All Studies
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Antioxidant & Wellbeing
To assess general effects of standardised Lycium barbarum juice on wellbeing.
Study Type
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To assess general effects of standardised Lycium barbarum juice on wellbeing.
Dose
Standardised GoChi goji juice 120mL daily
Participants
60 healthy adults
Duration
14 days
Results
Significantly increased energy, feelings of wellbeing, athletic performance, and quality of sleep. Improved neurological/psychological performance and GI function. Antioxidant capacity increased.
How They Measured It
Wellbeing questionnaire (energy, fatigue, sleep, GI function), antioxidant capacity
To evaluate Lycium barbarum polysaccharides on oxidative stress and sperm health.
Study Type
Randomised controlled trial
Purpose
To evaluate Lycium barbarum polysaccharides on oxidative stress and sperm health.
Dose
LBP 300mg daily
Participants
Patients with varicocele
Duration
3 months
Results
LBP significantly reduced oxidative stress and improved sperm quality parameters including motility and morphology.
How They Measured It
Sperm parameters, ROS levels, antioxidant markers
To assess goji berry polysaccharide supplementation on early AMD signs.
Study Type
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To assess goji berry polysaccharide supplementation on early AMD signs.
Dose
Goji berry polysaccharides 25g daily
Participants
150 older adults with early AMD
Duration
12 months
Results
Goji berry polysaccharides prevented deterioration of drusen count. Maintained macular pigment optical density. No AMD progression vs progression in placebo group.
How They Measured It
Drusen count (fundus photo), visual function, macular pigment optical density
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Goji Berry research
There are currently 65 peer-reviewed studies on Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum), involving 3,500 total participants. Research covers Antioxidant protection, Eye health, Energy & vitality and 1 more areas. The overall evidence strength is rated as Strong.
The evidence is currently rated as "Strong Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (3 human studies), and reported outcomes.
Goji Berry has been researched for: Antioxidant protection, Eye health, Energy & vitality, Immune support. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 3 out of 65 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
