Nutrient #1 and #2: Turmeric & Curcumin

 

A component of ancient Ayurvedic medicine, Turmeric/Curcumin extract inhibits inflammatory factors in the body. It also helps support digestive function, supports immune system health and more.

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Turmeric is a boldly flavored spice derived from the rhizomes, or roots, of a flowering plant that grows in India. While turmeric contains many plant compounds, much of the credit for its health benefits goes to curcumin. Curcumin is the primary active compound in turmeric. In fact, curcumin is even responsible for the spice’s characteristic yellow color.

Benefits at a Glance:

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• Whole-body health benefits for nearly every organ system

• Inhibits inflammatory factors like NF-kappaB protein molecule (that do what)

• Promotes healthy cell division and healthy inflammatory response

• Promotes healthy immune system & digestive function

• Supports healthy brain function

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Nutrient #3: Citrus Bioflavonoids

 

Bioflavonoids, often known simply as flavonoids, are a class of very powerful phytochemicals. They have their own impressive health benefits, but they also help the body get the most out of the vitamin C you have consumed.  They are well known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, but they're also useful for detoxification and have been found to lower the risk of many chronic conditions.

 

Benefits at a Glance:

 

• Can help reduce blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke

• Help protect your liver

• Help to strengthen your capillaries which helps bruises to heal up more quickly

• Increased consumption of bioflavonoids is linked to a reduction in the risk of heart disease

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Nutrient #4: Apple Cider Vinegar

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Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has a long history as a medicinal powerhouse. For centuries, it has been used to aid in weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and even improve symptoms of chronic conditions like diabetes. ACV is the only vinegar that is alkaline forming in the body which helps balance pH levels. It also boosts stomach acid levels which aids in digestion but does not make your body acidic.

 

Benefits at a Glance:

 

• Can help in weight loss through a process called inhibition of lipogenesis (fat storage)

• Has shown to improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood glucose and insulin responses

• Aids in killing pathogens such as bacteria

• Helps muscles convert carbohydrates into energy

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Nutrient #5: Bromelain

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Derived from pineapple stems, Bromelain is gaining recognition for its natural pain-relieving effects. This fascinating compound has traditionally been used as a potent anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling agent. Due to its powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic characteristics, bromelain is fantastic for reducing acute or chronic joint pain.

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Benefits at a Glance:

 

• Helps treat digestive disorders

• Fights allergies and asthma

• Helps decrease joint pain

• Found to have natural anti-cancer effects, including promoting apoptotic cell death and preventing tumor growth

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Nutrient #6: Ginger

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Ginger supports a healthy digestive tract by killing off bacteria, like E-coli, while leaving the strains that are beneficial to us unharmed. Lactobacillus – our army of friendly bacteria – crowd out other potentially harmful strains, and ginger helps to build a healthy population of them. And, at the same time, killing off parasites that attempt take up residence in our guts.

 

Ginger is believed to act in association with other herbs to increase the availability of their medicinal properties. Ginger is traditionally added to many herbal remedies to boost their effectiveness.  So, not only does ginger have its personal array of health boosting properties to bring to the party, but it also helps other plants express theirs too.

 

Benefits at a Glance:

 

• Ginger has been shown to help with chronic indigestion

• Can prevent thickening of the blood, thereby potentially decreasing the risk of heart attacks and other circulatory system distress.

• As a reliever of inflammation, ginger may help to calm the symptoms of chest infections including the common cold

• In a similar way to turmeric, ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that may relieve the symptoms of arthritis, most notably for rheumatoid arthritis.

• Ginger may provide you with some relief and reduce the severity of allergic reactions and asthma attacks

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Nutrient #7: Holy Basil

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Holy Basil has been long employed by India’s Ayurvedic masters to support a positive stress response and healthy mood and spirit. Researchers have determined that polyphenols from Holy Basil promote a healthy inflammation response, reducing systemic inflammation. Holy Basil helps to improve your gut health and boost your immune system. People with healthy immune systems get sick less often, have less intense symptoms, and heal faster from the effects of disease on their bodies.

 

Benefits at a Glance:

 

• Polyphenols scavenge free radicals, protecting your body, particles that induce cell oxidation and cell death

• The polyphenols found in holy basil leaves help improve insulin resistance which helps control blood sugar

• Helps to improve circulation by relaxing blood vessels, allowing them to maintain healthy levels of blood pressure and relieve symptoms of hypertension

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Nutrient #8: Quercetin

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Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that supports cardiovascular health and healthy immune function.  It  promotes cardiovascular health by protecting the integrity of your vascular endothelium.  Quercetin does this is by encouraging healthy levels of nitric oxide which supports healthy blood pressure levels already within the normal range. This unique phytonutrient also supports healthy cholesterol levels already within normal range.

 

Benefits at a Glance:

 

• Promotes cellular health and DNA function

• Supports healthy seasonal immune response

• Encourages healthy endothelial integrity

• Supports already-healthy blood glucose levels

• Promotes cholesterol levels already within normal range

 

Nutrient #9: Resveratrol

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Resveratrol is a natural polyphenolic, non-flavonoid antioxidant. Studies have documented that Resveratrol has various health benefits, such as cardiovascular and cancer preventive properties. It may have a blood-pressure-lowering effect by helping to produce more nitric oxide, which causes blood vessels to relax.

 

Benefits at a Glance:

 

• Resveratrol exhibits potent anti-inflammatory activity

• Promotes healthy cell division and healthy inflammatory response

• Promotes healthy immune system & digestive function

• Shown to have several benefits for diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity

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Nutrient #10: Tart Cherry

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Tart cherries contain high levels of one of nature's most potent flavonoids, anthocyanins.  These powerhouse nutrients deliver substantial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. The high levels of anthocyanins can improve brain health by reducing oxidative stress and plaque deposition, while also preventing certain neurodegenerative diseases.

 

Benefits at a Glance:

 

• Promotes healthy cell division and healthy inflammatory response

• Promotes healthy immune system & digestive function

• Shown to help symptoms of metabolic syndrome

 

Nutrient #11: Rosemary

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Perhaps the most important function of rosemary is as an anti-inflammatory agent in the body. Carnosol and carnosic acids are two powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds found in rosemary that have been linked to reducing inflammation of muscles, blood vessels, and joints.

 

Rosemary is rich in calcium, iron, and vitamin B6, as well as polyphenol micronutrients that have potent effects on the nervous and digestive systems. It has benefits in traditional medicinal treatments as a muscle relaxant, immune booster, and a circulatory enhancer.

 

Benefits at a Glance:

 

• Reduction in inflammation in the cardiovascular system which helps boost heart health and prevent atherosclerosis

• Provides potent anti-inflammatory properties for the skin and digestive system

• Carnosic acid fights off free radical damage in the brain, helping it clear the neural pathways and boost memory.

• Rosemary has eye-protecting qualities from the carnosic acid found in the herb

 

Nutrient #12: Camu-Camu Berry

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Camu-Camu berries turn out to be one of the top vitamin C foods on the planet, containing massive amounts of this beneficial vitamin. They are equipped with a powerful concoction of amino acids like serine, leucine, and valine, as well as phytochemicals and minerals…ALL potent anti-inflammatory agents. The presence of a compound called 1-methylmalate in the Camu-camu berry is known to improve liver health and aid in treating liver damage. 

 

Benefits at a Glance:

 

• Improves cognitive abilities by eliminating plaque build-up

• Can have a relaxing effect on the body and help to balance mood swings 

• Natural antiseptic qualities help fending off bacterial and viral infections

• Helps maintain healthy gut bacteria which plays a key role in metabolism

 

Nutrient #13: Bioperine Black Pepper

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Nutrient #14a: Krill Oil

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Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in high concentrations within krill, are able to balance out the cholesterol in your body. This means there will be less buildup in your arteries, preventing hardening and atherosclerosis. This can significantly lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart attacks and strokes. 

 

Krill Oil produces compounds called resolvins and protectins which help quell inflammation before it can do too much damage to your tissues.  And, because krill are at the bottom of the food chain, they do not accumulate pollutants like other fish species.

 

Benefits at a Glance:

 

• Reduction in inflammation in the cardiovascular system can help boost heart health and prevent atherosclerosis

• Reduces the symptoms for both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

• Proven ability to reduce pain, stiffness, and functional impairment in people with inflammatory disorders

 

Nutrient #14b: Astaxanthin

 

Astaxanthin is now thought to be the most powerful antioxidant found in nature. This pigment is the most commonly occurring red carotenoid in marine and aquatic animals and is what gives salmon their characteristic pink color. It exhibits very strong free radical scavenging activity and helps protect your cells, organs, and body tissues from oxidative damage and inflammation.

 

There are many properties that make this carotenoid unique.  Astaxanthin crosses the blood-brain barrier AND the blood-retinal barrier reducing your risk for cataracts, macular degeneration, blindness, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.

 

Benefits at a Glance:

 

• 65 times more powerful than vitamin C

• Anti-inflammatory protection to your eyes, brain, and central nervous system

• A potent UVB absorber and reduces DNA damage