Two vegetarian capsules provide the following:
Gogi Berry Extract........................250 mg
Sea Buckthorn Berry Extract........150 mg
Pomegranate Fruit........................150 mg
EGCG ..........................................150 mg
Cranberry Extract.........................100 mg
Turmeric........................................100 mg
Blueberry 4:1 Extract......................80 mg
Elderberry 4:1 Extract.....................70 mg
Cayenne.........................................50 mg
Bioperine®.........................................1 mg
Other Ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), bamboo powder, magnesium stearate, and silica.
Bioperine® Licensed Under US Patent Numbers 5,536,161; 5,744,382; and 6,054,585
The vibrant purples, scarlets and deep blues of berries are more than pretty packaging: plant pigments are powerful antioxidant flavonoids and carotenoids that can support and restore the immune system.
Blueberry – Known as America’s favorite berry, blueberries have a long-standing reputation for healing in traditional medicine. Researchers at Tufts University recently gave blueberries the highest rating of all foods tested for their capacity to destroy free radicals. Blueberries are an excellent source of phytonutrient ellagic acid; vitamins A, C, and E; manganese; and folate. Perhaps surprisingly, blueberries are also a good source of omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).1, 2
Elderberry – Native Americans and early American settlers considered the elderberry “the medicine chest of the common people.” Elderberries are a source of potassium and vitamin A, and contain more vitamin C than any other herb except rosehips and black currants.
Cayenne – The red color of this fleshy berry announces its high beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A) content. Vitamin A is essential for healthy mucous membranes, including those that line the nose and throat, lungs, digestive tract and urinary tract. Cayenne is a source of 34 carotenoids, including zeaxanthin.3, 4 Cayenne also provides a good supply of vitamin C. Pomegranate Fruit – In Armenia, the pomegranate is a symbol of fertility and abundance—and it is no wonder. A rich source of potent flavonoid antioxidants,5 one pomegranate also provides 40% of an adult’s requirement for vitamin C and plenty of folic acid.
Cranberry – A good source of folic acid, fiber, and potassium, these tart berries are a treasure trove of flavonoids. Cranberries are also a good source of vitamin C, which is necessary for tissue growth and repair. The total flavonol content of cranberries is higher than many of the most commonly consumed fruits and vegetables.6
Sea Buckthorn Berry (Hippophae rhamnoides) – While we might not be familiar with this berry in North America, the sea buckthorn berry has been used traditionally in China and Russia likely due to the high content of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) they contain.7, 8 Sea buckthorn berries are also an excellent source of antioxidants vitamin C, tocopherols and tocotrienols.9
Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)– According to legend, herbalist Ling Qing Yuen lived to the ripe old age of 225, giving credit for his longevity to a daily soup made from goji berries. Containing 19 amino acids, 21 trace minerals, antioxidants including beta-carotene, vitamin C and Vitamin E, essential fatty acids and many other health-promoting substances, these nutrient-dense berries have been used by traditional healers.10
Green Tea Extract (EGCG) – Green tea comes from the dried leaves of an evergreen tree, and because of minimal fermentation, contains more antioxidants than black tea. The most powerful antioxidant is a catechin called epigallocatechin-3 gallate, or EGCG, which should become as well-known as vitamins C and E for its antioxidant properties. Most research on the health benefits of EGCG is based on the typical Asian consumption of three cups daily, providing 240-320 mg polyphenols.11
Turmeric – This plant is perhaps best known for the yellow powder that forms the base of curry. High in the antioxidant flavonoid curcumin, turmeric has been used traditionally in Asia, India, Central and South America.
1 Bere E. et al. Wild berries: a good source of omega-3. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar;61(3):431-3.
2 Margen, S. et al. The Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition. Random House, 1992.
3 Ching LS, et al. Alpha-tocopherol content in 62 edible tropical plants. J Agric Food Chem. 2001 Jun;49(6):3101-5.
4 Deli J, et al. Carotenoid composition in the fruits of red paprika (Capsicum annuum var. lycopersiciforme rubrum) during ripening; biosynthesis of carotenoids in red paprika. J Agric Food Chem. 2001 Mar;49(3):1517-23.
5 Seeram NP, et al. J Nutr Biochem. 2005 Jun;16(6):360-7.
6 Hakkinen SH, et al. Content of the flavonols quercetin, myricetin, and kaempferol in 25 edible berries. J Agric Food Chem. 1999 Jun;47(6):2274-9.
7 Yang B, et al.J Nutr Biochem. 2000 jun; 11(6):338-40.
8 Yang B, et al. Fatty acid composition of lipids in sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) berries of different origins. J Agric Food Chem. 2001 Apr;49(4):1939-47.
9 Kallio H, et al. Triacylglycerols, glycerophospholipids, tocopherols, and tocotrienols in berries and seeds of two subspecies (ssp. sinensis and mongolica) of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides). J Agric Food Chem. 2002 May 8;50(10):3004-9.
10 http://www.gojicapital.com/about-goji-berries.html
11 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-green_tea.html#Dosing
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