Organic Acai Fruit Powder
Sadowski-Krepa E, Klapcinska B, et al. Effects of supplementation with acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) berry-based juice blend on the blood antioxidant defence capacity and lipid profile in junior hurdlers. A pilot study. Biol Sport 2015; 32(2): 161-168.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26060341
de Souza MO, Silva M, et al. Diet supplementation with acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) pulp improves biomarkers of oxidative stress and the serum lipid profile in rats. Nutrition 2010; 26(7-8): 804-810.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20022468
Guerra JF, Magalhaes CL, et al. Dietary açai modulates ROS production by neutrophils and gene expression of liver antioxidant enzymes in rats. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2011; 49(3): 188-194.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22128218
Organic Peppermint Leaf Powder
Alam MS, Roy PK, et al. Efficacy of Peppermint oil in diarrhea predominant IBS – a double blind randomized placebo – controlled study. Mymensingh Med J 2013; 22(1): 27-30.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23416804
Kline RM, Kline JJ, et al. Enteric-coated, pH-dependent peppermint oil capsules for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in children. J Pediatr 2001; 138(1): 125-128.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11148527
Rees WD, Evans BK, Rhodes J. Treating irritable bowel syndrome with peppermint oil. Br Med J. 1979; 2(6194): 835-6.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1596628/
Organic Cranberry Fruit Powder
Geerlings S. 2016. Clinical presentations and epidemiology of urinary tract infections. Microbio Spec 4(5): 1-2.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27780014
Luizzi R, Belcaro S, et al. Cranberry supplementation in the prevention of non-severe lower urinary tract infections: a pilot study. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2015; 19(1): 77-80.
https://www.europeanreview.org/article/8336
Rane HS, Bernardo SM, Howell AB, Lee SA. Cranberry-derived proanthocyanidins prevent formation of Candida albicans biofilms in artificial urine through biofilm- and adherence-specific mechanisms. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2013; 69(2): 428-36.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24114570
Habash MB, Van der Mei HC, et al. The effect of water, ascorbic acid, and cranberry derived supplementation on human urine and uropathogen adhesion to silicone rubber. Can J Microbiol 1999; 45(8): 691-694.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10528401
Organic Strawberry Fruit Powder
Baby B, Antony P, Vijayan R. Antioxidant and anticancer properties of berries. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2017; 1-17.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28609132
Afrin S, Gasparrini M, et al. Promising health benefits of the strawberry: A focus on clinical studies. J Agric Food Chem 2016; 64(22): 4435-4449.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27172913
Giampieri F, Alvarez-Suarez JM, et al. Strawberry consumption alleviates doxorubicin-induced toxicity by suppressing oxidative stress. Food Chem Toxicol 2016; 94: 128-137.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27286747
Giampieri F, Forbes-Hernandez TY, et al. The healthy effects of strawberry bioactive compounds on molecular pathways related to chronic diseases. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2017; 1398(1): 62-71.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28618011
Organic Blackberry Fruit Powder
Feresin RG, Huang J, et al. Blackberry, raspberry and black raspberry polyphenol extracts attenuate angiotensin II-induced senescence in vascular smooth muscle cells. Food Funct 2016; 7(10): 4175-4187.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27506987
Baby B, Antony P, Vijayan R. Antioxidant and anticancer properties of berries. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2017: 1-17.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28609132
Manganaris GA, Goulas V, et al. Berry antioxidants: small fruits providing large benefits. J Sci Food Agric 2014; 94(5): 825-833.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24122646
Organic Raspberry Fruit Powder
Luo T, Miranda-Garcia O, et al. Consumption of a single serving of red raspberries per day reduces metabolic syndrome parameters in high-fat fed mice. Food Funct 2017; 8(11): 4081-4088.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28984888
Feresin RG, Huang J, et al. Blackberry, raspberry and black raspberry polyphenol extracts attenuate angiotensin II-induced senescence in vascular smooth muscle cells. Food Funct 2016; 7(10): 4175-4187.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27506987
Noratto GD, Chew BP, Atienza LM. Red raspberry (Rubus Idaeus L.) intake decreases oxidative stress in obese diabetic (db/db) mice). Food Chem 2017; 227: 305-314.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28274436
Organic Blueberry Fruit Powder
Krikorian R, Shidler MD, Nash TA, et al. Blueberry supplementation improves memory in older adults. J Agric Food Chem. 2010; 58(7): 3996-4000.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20047325
Joseph JA, Shukitt-Hale B, et al. Reversals of age-related declines in neuronal signal transduction, cognitive, and motor behavioral deficits with blueberry, spinach, or strawberry dietary supplementation. J Neurosci 1999; 19(18): 8114-8121.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10479711
Cassidy A, Mukamal KJ, Liu L, Franz M, Eliassen AH, Rimm EB. High anthocyanin intake is associated with a reduced risk of myocardial infarction in young and middle-aged women. Circulation. 2013; 127(2): 188-96.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23319811
Cucumber Fruit Powder
Ji L, Gao W, et al. In vivo antioxidant properties of lotus root and cucumber: A pilot comparative study in aged subjects. J Nutr Health Aging 2015; 19(7):765-70.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26193861
Fiume M, Bergfeld W, et al. Safety assessment of cucumis Sativus (Cucumber)- derived ingredients as used in cosmetics. Inter J of Toxocology 2014; 33(2_suppl): 47S-64S.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1091581813515433
Grape Seed Extract
Sano A, Tokutake S, Seo A. Proanthocyanidin-rich grape seed extract reduces leg swelling in healthy women during prolonged sitting. J Sci Food Agric 2013; 93(3): 457-462.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22752876
Nuttall SL, Kendall MJ, et al. An evaluation of the antioxidant activity of a standardized grape seed extract, Leocoselect. J Clin Pharm Ther 1998. 23(5): 385-389.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9875688
Vigna GB, Constantini F, et al. Effect of a standardized grape seed extract on low-density lipoprotein susceptibility to oxidation in heavy smokers. Metabolism 2003; 52(10): 1250-1257.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14564675
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Proprietary Greens SuperBlend
Organic Wheat Grass Powder
Bar-Sela G, Cohen M, et al. The medical use of wheatgrass: review of the gap between basic and clinical applications. Medicinal Chemistry 2015; 15: 1002.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26156538
Singh N, Verma P, Pandey B. Therapeutic potential of organic triticum aestivum Linn. (Wheat Grass) in prevention and treatment of chronic diseases: an overview. Int Journ of Pharm Sci and Drug Research 2012; 4(1): 10-14.
http://oaji.net/articles/2014/364-1401973057.pdf
Gore RD, Palaskar SJ, Bartake AR. Wheatgrass: Green Blood can Help to Fight Cancer. J Clin Diagn Res. 2017; 11(6): ZC40-ZC42.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28764290
Organic Kale Leaf Powder
Migliozzi M, Thavarajah D, Thavarajah P, Smith P. Lentil and Kale: Complementary Nutrient-Rich Whole Food Sources to Combat Micronutrient and Calorie Malnutrition. Nutrients. 2015; 7(11): 9285-98.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4663599/
Ayaz F, Glew R, et al. Nutrient contents of kale (Brassica oleraceae L. var. acephala DC.). Food Chemistry 2006; 96: 572-579.
https://eurekamag.com/pdf/004/004455477.pdf
Fadigas J, dos Santos A, et al. Use of multivariate analysis techniques for the characterization of analytical results for the determination of the mineral composition of kale. Microchem Journ 2010; 96(2): 352-356.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0026265X10001281
Sanlier N, Guler Saban M. The Benefits of Brassica Vegetables on Human Health. J Human Health Res 2018; 1: 104.
http://article.scholarena.co/The-Benefits-of-Brassica-Vegetables-on-Human-Health.pdf
Organic Barley Grass Powder
Zhu X, Sun X, et al. Quantitative assessment of the effects of beta-glucan consumption on serum lipid profile and glucose level in hypercholesterolemic subjects. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2015; 25(8): 714-723.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26026211
Singh N, Verma P, Pandey BR. Therapeutic potential of organic Triticum aestivum Linn. (Wheat Grass) in prevention and treatment of chronic diseases: an overview. Inter J of Pharmaceutic Sci and Drug Research 2012; 4(1): 10-14.
http://oaji.net/articles/2014/364-1401973057.pdf
Holesh JE, Bhimji SS. Physiology, Carbohydrates. StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2018.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=insoluble+fiber+regularity
Organic Spinach Leaf Powder
Feeney J, O’leary N, et al. Plasma Lutein and Zeaxanthin Are Associated With Better Cognitive Function Across Multiple Domains in a Large Population-Based Sample of Older Adults: Findings from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2017; 72(10): 1431-1436.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28329221
Roberts JL, Moreau R. Functional properties of spinach (Spinach oleracea L.) phytochemicals and bioactives. Food Funct 2016; 7(8): 3337-53.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27353735
Porrini M, Riso P, et al. Spinach and tomato consumption increases lymphocyte DNA resistance to oxidative stress but this is not related to carotenoid concentrations. Eur J Nutr 2002; 41: 95
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12111045
Ko SH, Park JH, et al. Antioxidant Effects of Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) Supplementation in Hyperlipidemic Rats. Prev Nutr Food Sci. 2014; 19(1): 19-26.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24772405
Parsley Leaf Powder
Al-Yousofy F, Gumaih H, Ibrahim H, Alasbahy A. Parsley! Mechanism as antiurolithiasis remedy. Am J Clin Exp Urol. 2017; 5(3): 55-62.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29181438
Organic Cauliflower Powder
Sanlier N, Guler Saban M. The Benefits of Brassica Vegetables on Human Health. J Human Health Res 2018; 1: 104.
http://article.scholarena.co/The-Benefits-of-Brassica-Vegetables-on-Human-Health.pdf
Ahmed FA, Ali RF. Bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of fresh and processed white cauliflower. Biomed Res Int. 2013; 2013: 367819.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3793502/
Sotelo T, Cartea ME, Velasco P, Soengas P. Identification of antioxidant capacity -related QTLs in Brassica oleracea. PLoS One. 2014;9(9):e107290. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4157872/
Organic Broccoli Powder
Sanlier N, Guler Saban M. The Benefits of Brassica Vegetables on Human Health. J Human Health Res 2018; 1: 104.
http://article.scholarena.co/The-Benefits-of-Brassica-Vegetables-on-Human-Health.pdf
Liu M, Zhang L, et al. Comparative phytonutrient analysis of broccoli by-products: The potentials for broccoli by-product utilization. Molecules 2018; 23(4): 900.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29652847
Rychlik J, Olejnik A, et al. Antioxidant capacity of broccoli sprouts subjects to gastrointestinal digestion. J Sci Food Agric 2015; 95(9): 1892-1902.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25186016
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Proprietary Immunity SuperBlend
Spirulina Powder
Park HJ, Lee YJ, et al. A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study to establish the effects of spirulina in elderly Koreans. Ann Nutr Metab 2008; 52(4): 322-328.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18714150
Selmi C, Leung PS, et al. The Effects of Spirulina on anemia and immune function in senior citizens. Cell Mol Immunol 2011; 8(3): 248-254.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21278762
Wu Q, Liu L, et al. The antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory activities of Spirulina: an overview. Arch Toxicol 2016; 90(8) 1817-1840.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27259333
Cinnamon Bark Powder
Mohamed Sham Shihabudeen H, Hansi Priscilla D, Thirumurugan K. Cinnamon extract inhibits α-glucosidase activity and dampens postprandial glucose excursion in diabetic rats. Nutr Metab (Lond). 2011; 8(1): 46.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21711570
Anderson, RA, Broadhurs L, et al. Isolation and characterization of chalcone polymers from cinnamon with insulin-like biological activity. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry 2004; 52: 65-70.
https://www.ars.usda.gov/research/publications/publication/?seqNo115=117040
Adisakwattana S, Lerdsuwankij O, et al. Inhibitory activity of cinnamon bark species and their combination effect with acarbose against intenstinal α-glucosidase and pancreatic α-amylase. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 2011; 66: 143.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21538147
Chlorella (cracked cell)
Nakano S, Takekoshi H, et al. Chlorella pyrenoidosa supplementation reduces the risk of anemia, proteinuria and edema in pregnant women. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 2010; 65: 25.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20013055
Karadjova IB, Slaveykova VI, Tsalev DL. The biouptake and toxicity of arsenic species on the green microalga Chlorella salina in seawater. Aquat Toxicol 2008; 87(4): 264-271.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18378014
Otsuki T, Shimizu K, et al. Salivary secretory immunoglobulin A secretion increases after 4-weeks ingestion of chlorella-derived multicomponent supplement in humans: a randomized cross over study. Nutr J. 2011; 10: 91.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21906314
Lee SH, Kang HJ, et al. Six-week supplementation with Chlorella has favorable impact on antioxidant status in Korean male smokers. Nutrition 2010; 26(2): 175-183.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19660910
Turmeric (root) Extract
Akazawa N, Choi Y, et al. Curcumin ingestion and exercise training improve vascular endothelial function in postmenopausal women. Nutr Res 2012; 32(10): 795-799.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23146777
Wang Y, Wang L, et al. Choleretic Activity of Turmeric and its Active Ingredients. J Food Sci 2016; 81(7): H1800-6.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27228476
Daily JW, Yang M, Park S. Efficacy of Turmeric Extracts and Curcumin for Alleviating the Symptoms of Joint Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Med Food. 2016; 19(8): 717-29.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5003001/
Vaughn AR, Branum A, Sivamani RK. Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytother Res 2016; 30(8): 1243-64.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27213821
Qin S, Huang L, Gong J, et al. Efficacy and safety of turmeric and curcumin in lowering blood lipid levels in patients with cardiovascular risk factors: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutr J. 2017; 16(1): 68.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29020971
Organic Moringa Leaf Powder
Estrella MC, Mantaring J, et al. A double-blind, randomized controlled trial on the use of malunggay (Moringa oleifera) for augmentation of the volume of breastmilk among non-nursing mothers of preterm infants. Philippine Journ of Pediatrics 2000; 49(1): 3-6.
https://www.golacta.com/pages/mothers-milk-supplement
Adisakwattana S, Chanathong B. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity and lipid-lowering mechanisms of Moringa oleifera leaf extract. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2011; 15(7): 803-808.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21780550
Mbikay M. Therapeutic Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaves in Chronic Hyperglycemia and Dyslipidemia: A Review. Front Pharmacol. 2012; 3: 24.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22403543
Chen KH, Chen YJ, et al. Attenuation of the extract from Moringa oleifera on monocrotaline-induced pulmonary hypertension in rats. Chin J Physiol 2012; 55(1) 22-30.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22242951
Milk Thistle Seed Extract (4:1)
Abenavoli L, Capasso R, et al. Milk thistle in liver disease: past, present, future. Phytother Res 2010; 24(10): 1423-1432.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20564545
Pradhan SC, Girish C. Hepatoprotective herbal drug, silymarin from experimental pharmacology to clinical medicine. Indian J Med Res 2006; 124(5): 491-504.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17213517
Sheu SY, Lai CH, et al. Inhibition of xanthine oxidase by purpurogallin and silymarin group. Anticancer Res 1998; 18(1A): 263-267.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9568088
Mangosteen Pericarp
Ohno R, Moroishi N, et al. Mangosteen pericarp extract inhibits the formation of pentosidine and ameliorates skin elasticity. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2015; 57(1): 27-32.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4512896/
Kondo M, Zhang L, et al. Bioavailability and antioxidant effects of a xanthone-rich Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) product in humans. J Agric Food Chem 2009; 57(19): 8788-92.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19807152
Dong XN, Qin A, Xu J, Wang X. In situ accumulation of advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) in bone matrix and its correlation with osteoclastic bone resorption. Bone 2011; 49(2): 174-83.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3117937/