(3) Prevention
and Treatment of Flatulence From a Traditional Persian Medicine
Perspective. Bagher Larijani et al. April 2016.
Bamboo
Extract (Bambusoideae)
Contains an abundance of Vitexin(1), a powerful anti-aging substance.
It improves spatial learning ability (2) and it also lowers lipids
(3). Also proven to enhance the absorption of paclitaxel (4).
Peer Reviewed
Scientific References regarding Bamboo
(1) Development
and validation of an HPTLC method for simultaneous quantitation of
isoorientin, isovitexin, orientin, and vitexin in bamboo-leaf flavonoids.
Wang J et al. Sept 2010.
(2) Bamboo
leaf extract improves spatial learning ability in a rat model with
senile dementia. Jian-xiang Liu et al. July 2015..
(3) Bamboo Leaf
Flavones and Tea Polyphenols Show a Lipid-lowering Effect in a Rat
Model of Hyperlipidemia. Yang C et al. Dec 2015.
(4) Enhanced
bioavailability of paclitaxel by bamboo concentrate administration.
Kang KW and Choi JS. Spr 2005.
Guarana
(Paulinia Cupana) Extract
Guarana seeds contain approximately four times the amount of caffeine
found in coffee beans (1) . This makes it a great source of natural
caffiene, which is better for you than processed caffiene Due to
the lack of contaminated chemical by-products found in coffee or tea it
provides a longer, more sustainable energy boost (1) , Also it has been
proven to improve cognitive performance (2). It is also being studied
for its anti-aging effects (3)
Peer Reviewed
Scientific References regarding Guarana
(1) Guarana
Provides Additional Stimulation over Caffeine Alone in the Planarian
Model. Dimitrios Moustakas et al. Apr 2015..
(2) Improved
cognitive performance in human volunteers following administration of
guarana (Paullinia cupana) extract: comparison and interaction with
Panax ginseng. Kennedy DO et al. Nov 2004.
(3) Mechanisms
involved in anti-aging effects of guarana (Paullinia cupana) in
Caenorhabditis elegans. L.P. Arantes et al. July 2018.
Further Reading
Guarana
provides additional stimulation over caffeine alone in the planarian
model. Moustakas D et al. April 2015.
Magnolia
Bark (Magnolia Officinalis) Extract
Magnolia bark contains honokiol, one of the top 5 anti-aging substances
due to its powerful anti-inflammatory effects (1). Exerts powerful
Leukemia cancer protection when combined with resveratrol (2) and
is anti-viral (3). It also has been shown to exert neuroprotection
(4).
Peer Reviewed
Scientific References regarding Magnolia Bark
(1) Identification
of Magnolia officinalis L. bark extract as the most potent
anti-inflammatory of four plant extracts. Walker JM et al. 2013.
(2) Predicting
In Silico Which Mixtures of the Natural Products of Plants Might Most
Effectively Kill Human Leukemia Cells? Hany A. El-Shemy et al. Jan
2013.
(3) Magnolol
and honokiol from Magnolia officinalis enhanced antiviral immune
responses against grass carp reovirus in Ctenopharyngodon idella kidney
cells. Chen X et al. Apr 2017, .Long SR et al. Nov 2006.
(4) Neuro-Modulating
Effects of Honokiol: A Review. Anna Woodbury et al. Sept 2013.
Salacia
Reticulata (Kothala Himbutu) Extract
Perhaps one of the best herbs used for diabetes. A study found
that Salacia reticulata improved insulin resistance reduced obesity,
and stabilized glucose metabolism (1). Also found to contain an
extremly potent alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (2) (used to treat
diabetes). It is also used in Ayurvedic medicine to prevent obesity and
skin diseases (3).
Peer Reviewed
Scientific References regarding Salacia Reticulata
(1) Salacia
reticulata (Kothala himbutu) revisited; a missed opportunity to treat
diabetes and obesity? Arjuna B Medagama. Feb 2015.
(2) Kotalanol, a
potent alpha-glucosidase inhibitor with thiosugar sulfonium sulfate
structure, from antidiabetic ayurvedic medicine Salacia reticulata.
Yoshikawa M et al. Aut 1998.
(3) Preventive
Effects of Salacia reticulata on Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in
TSOD Mice. Tomoko Akase et al. June 2011.
Carrot
Extract (Daucus Carota Subsp. Sativus) Extract
Used to enhance the power of the St. Germain extract. Contains an
abundance of substances that exhibit potential in leukaemia therapy
(1). Found to be effective against the tooth decay bacteria
Staphylococcus aureus (2). It also enhances the antioxidant activity of
the liver (3).
Peer Reviewed
Scientific References regarding Carrot Extract
(1) Effects of
bioactive compounds from carrots (Daucus carota L.), polyacetylenes,
beta-carotene and lutein on human lymphoid leukaemia cells. Zaini
RG et al. July 2012.
(2) New
Claims for Wild Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. carota) Essential Oil.
Jorge M. Alves-Silva, et al. Feb 2016.
(3) Biofortified
carrot intake enhances liver antioxidant capacity and vitamin a status
in mongolian gerbils. Mills JP et al. Sept 2008.
Further Reading
Bioactive
chemicals from carrot (Daucus carota) juice extracts for the treatment
of leukemia. Zaini R et al. Nov 2011.
The antioxidant
and anticancer effects of wild carrot oil extract. Shebaby WN et
al. May 2013.
Black
Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris) Extract
A substance extremely abundant in anthocyanins and phenolics allowing
for powerful anti-diabetes potential (1). Black beans have been
also found to significantly lower the incidence of colon cancer (2).
Peer Reviewed
Scientific References regarding Black Bean
(1) Black bean
anthocyanin-rich extracts as food colorants: Physicochemical stability
and antidiabetes potential. Mojica L et al. Aug 2017.
(2) Consumption
of black beans and navy beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) reduced
azoxymethane-induced colon cancer in rats. Hangen L and Bennink MR.
2002..
Further Reading
Cooked
navy and black bean diets improve biomarkers of colon health and reduce
inflammation during colitis. Zhang C et al. May 2014.
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