Gerontoxon

**Gerontoxon:** what is this?

Gerontoxone is an extract of goji berries, a drink made from them - both of them are purely natural and very beneficial for health. It is also known as the "Elixir of Youth". What is behind this intriguing name - the commercial attractiveness of the product or its truly unique properties? Or is all this speculation just a publicity stunt? I decided to answer such an important question by conducting several experiments with a teapot on board my ship and carefully studying information about this drink from authoritative sources. My research led to the following conclusions.

Goji berries are essentially Chinese apples. These small fruits are extremely beneficial for the human body. But besides that, they are delicious and aesthetically pleasing. The cultural diversity of the country gives rise to many interesting legends about these fruits, each of which tells about their wonderful properties of healing the body. Actually, in my country, tea from goji berries has also been drunk since ancient times as one of the most accessible healing remedies. But I’ll tell you more about them.

**Goji berries** belong to the nightshade family. They are edible and often used in Chinese cooking. However, these small and incredibly appetizing berries are not only a real food product, but also a wonderful antioxidant and an excellent preventative against a number of diseases. Total advantages! But let's talk a little more about the potential healing qualities of these gifts from the land of the rising sun.

The protective function of these fruits is due to their high levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants are compounds in the human body that prevent the deposition of unnecessary oxidized particles, which, figuratively speaking, increase the age of our body. Exactly these