Polysaccharides are long chain sugars that provide high levels of essential glyconutrients and beta glucan molecules needed by the body for B-cells, T-cells, and NK cell production, all of which support a healthy immune response.Goji's have polysaccharides in abundance! The Lycium barbarumpolysaccharides (LBPs) in goji provide suppleness to skin membranes, regulate blood sugar, help to improve digestion and have been shown to enhance athletic performance with special properties that help to strengthen the legs.These long chain sugars also work to detoxify the liver and bloodstream as well as nourish the joints and help reduce inflammation in the body. The polysaccharides in goji fortify theimmune system also by providing a food source for the "good bacteria" in the digestive tract.