L-Lysine
Insures the adequate absorption of calcium; helps form collagen (which makes up bone cartilage and connective tissues); aids in the production of antibodies, hormones and enzymes. Recent studies have shown that Lysine may be effective against herpes by improving the balance of nutrients that reduce viral growth. A deficiency may result in tiredness, inability to concentrate, irritability, bloodshot eyes, retarded growth, hair loss, anemia and reproductive problems.
L-Threonine
An important constituent of collagen, elastin, and enamel protein; helps prevent fat build-up in the liver; helps the digestive and intestinal tracts function more smoothly; assists metabolism and assimilation.
L-Proline
Extremely important for the proper functioning of joints and tendons; also helps maintain and strengthen heart muscles.
Vitamin C
Essential for healthy teeth, gums and bones; helps heal wounds, scar tissue, and fractures; prevents scurvy; builds resistance to infection; aids in the prevention and treatment of the common cold; gives strength to blood vessels; aids in the absorption of iron. It is required for the synthesis of collagen, the intercellular "cement" which holds tissues together. It is also one of the major antioxidant nutrients. It prevents the conversion of nitrates (from tobacco smoking, smog, bacon, lunch meats, and some vegetables) into cancer-causing substances. According to Dr. Linus Pauling, the foremost authority on Vitamin C, Vitamin C will decrease the risk of getting certain cancers by 75%.
Vitamin E
Major antioxidant nutrient; retards cellular aging due to oxidation; supplies oxygen to the blood which is then carried to the heart and other organs; thus alleviating fatigue; aids in bringing nourishment to cells; strengthens the capillary walls and prevents the red blood cells from destructive poisons; prevents and dissolves blood blots; has also been used by doctors in helping prevent sterility, muscular dystrophy, calcium deposits in blood walls and heart conditions.
Magnesium
Plays an important role in regulating the neuromuscular activity of the heart; maintains normal heart rhythm; necessary for proper calcium and Vitamin C metabolism; converts blood sugar into energy.
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
Improves circulation and reduces the cholesterol levels in the blood; maintains the nervous system; helps metabolize protein, sugar and fat; reduces high blood pressure; increases energy through proper utilization of food; prevents pellagra; helps maintain a healthy skin, tongue and digestive system.
Vitamin A (Beta Carotene)
Necessary for growth and repair of body tissues; helps maintain smooth, soft disease-free skin; helps protect the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, throat and lungs, thereby reducing susceptibility to infections; protects against air pollutants; counteracts night-blindness and weak eyesight; aids in bone and teeth formation. Current medical research shows that foods rich in Beta Carotene will help reduce the risk of lung cancer and certain oral cancers. Unlike Vitamin A from fish liver oil, Beta Carotene is non-toxic.
Folic Acid
Necessary for DNA and RNA synthesis, which is essential for the growth and reproduction of all body cells; essential to the formation of red blood cells by its action on the bone marrow; aids in amino acid metabolism.
Selenium
A major antioxidant nutrient protects cell membranes and prevents free radical generation thereby decreasing the risk of cancer and disease of the heart and blood vessels. Medical surveys show that increased selenium intake decreases the risk of breast, colon, lung and prostate cancer. Selenium also preserves tissue elasticity; slows down the aging and hardening of tissues through oxidation; helps in the treatment and prevention of dandruff.
Calcium
Builds and maintains bones and teeth; regulates heart rhythm; eases insomnia; helps regulate the passage of nutrients in and out of the cell walls; assists in normal blood clotting; helps maintain proper nerve and muscle function; lowers blood pressure; important to normal kidney function and in current medical research reduces the incidence of colon cancer and reduces blood cholesterol levels.
Potassium
Works with sodium to regulate the body's waste balance and normalize heart rhythms; aids in clear thinking by sending oxygen to the brain; preserves proper alkalinity of body fluids, stimulates the kidneys to eliminate poisonous body wastes; assists in reducing high blood pressure; promotes healthy skin.
Chicory Root
Helps to cleanse the blood and improve the health of your liver; stimulates production of gastric juices; stimulates the production of bile and empties the gall bladder; helps to eliminate possible fat concentrations and toxins from the blood vessels; reduces blood pressure.
Coenzyme Q10
Promotes cellular energy function; heart health support; shown to lower blood pressure; may also lower cholesterol and keep arteries flowing smoothly; improves immune system; shown promise in improving diabetes, gingivitis, and athletic endurance.
FOS (Fructooligosaccharides)
Increases the amount of friendly bacteria in the digestive tract; a healthy population of these beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract enhances the digestion and absorption of nutrients; detoxification and elimination processes, and helps boost the immune system.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Necessary for energy production; nervous system function; for the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps with memory and learning; for the synthesis of red blood cells; for producing the genetic materials, DNA and RNA; works with folic acid to control homocysteine levels.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Necessary for protein metabolism, energy production and normal nervous system function; necessary for normal growth, red blood cell synthesis and vitamin B12 absorption; in conjunction with folic acid and vitamin B12, can lower homocysteine levels; helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
L-Glutamine
Nonessential amino acid that supplies energy to the brain; alleviates hypoglycaemia; fatigue and anxiety reduction; improve exercise endurance; growth hormone release; benefits the liver and intestines; maintaining healthy gastrointestinal tract; strengthens the immune system; serves and fuel for the heart muscle; aids in muscle recovery.
Stevia
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) has been found to be 300 times sweeter than traditional cane sugar, or sucrose. Within the leaves of stevia plants are several chemicals called glycosides. These glycosides may have a sweet taste, but they are free of calories. The major glycoside is called stevioside, and it has been found to be between 100 and 200 times sweeter than sugar.
One of the main benefits of stevia, which is also known as "honey leaf," is that it passes through the digestive tract without being absorbed, making it non-caloric. Studies have shown that natural stevia extract may hold other health benefits, including anti-viral properties, the prevention and reversal of diabetes, and even lower blood pressure.
Persimmon Leaves
Persimmon leaves are a good source of important dietary antioxidants, such as vitamin A & C and flavonoids. It has been widely used as a tea in oriental countries. In particular, several tannins and flavonoids isolated from persimmon leaf were recently found to have antihypertensive, anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic actions. It is highly possible, therefore, that persimmon leaves may be developed into potential sources of natural antioxidants and therapeutic drugs. Persimmon leaf is anti-allergic and anti-pruritic in composition; in other words, an allergy or itching preventive food. No need for antihistamines again. Furthermore, research has proven the therapeutic effect of persimmon leaf extract on those suffering from dermatitis. The preventive effect of persimmon leaf extract on the dermatitis was dose-dependent and a continuous intake of persimmon leaf extract significantly decreased its onset and development. There were no significant adverse reactions observed. As well, studies have shown that supplementation of persimmon leaf improves lipid profiles and suppresses body weight gain in animals that were fed high-fat diets. It is also used topically in some beauty products to help to clarify the skin and eliminate dull and dark areas.
Malva Leaves
The seed contains mucilage, polysaccharides and flavonoids. It is demulcent, (soothes and softens irritated tissues, especially the mucus membranes) diuretic, emollient, (softens the skin) galactogogue (increases milk flow in nursing mothers), and gentle stimulation of the bowels. The seeds are used in Tibetan medicine, where they are considered to have a sweet and astringent taste plus a healing potency. They are used in the treatment of renal disorders, the retention of fluids, frequent thirst and diarrhea. The weedy Malva Leaf has been used interchangeably for food, tea and medicine for thousands of years. The Aztec's used Malva Leaves for Bronchitis, Tonsillitis, Gastroenteritis, Pleuresia (Inflammation of the membrane that covers the lungs), Leucorrea or White Discharge, Inflammation of the Cervix, Inflamed Hemorrhoids, Colitis, Rectiti, Intestinal Infections, Cutaneous Diseases and to Soften Tumors and Abscess.
Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle or Holy Thistle contains several phyto-nutrients with possible medical effects. Most current research focuses on one of them, silymarin, which may have specific protective effects on cells in the liver. In multiple human, animal, and laboratory studies, silymarin has shown differing degrees of effectiveness for protecting the liver from damage caused by alcohol, chemicals, drugs, diseases, and poisonous plants. It is used to treat both acute conditions (such as poisoning) and long-term diseases (such as hepatitis C). Silymarin and other chemicals in milk thistle are believed to protect liver cells in several different ways: Silymarin has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are thought to prevent or lessen damage to body cells that is caused by a chemical process called oxidation. Anti-inflammatory effects of silymarin help keep liver cells from swelling in response to injury. Silymarin seems to encourage the liver to grow new cells, while discouraging the formation of inactive fibrous tissue. By changing the outside layer of liver cells, silymarin may also keep certain harmful chemicals from getting into liver cells. Milk thistle may also cause the immune system to be more active. Silymarin and other chemicals from milk thistle have also been tested in laboratory studies involving various types of human cancer cells. In general, they seem to interrupt cancer cell division as well as shortening the time that cancer cells live. They may also stop or limit the formation of new blood vessels that supply tumors. Most research has centered on breast cancer and prostate cancer, but milk thistle is also being tested for treating other cancers such as leukemia. In some animal studies, certain types of breast cancer tumors actually increased in number and/or seriousness when milk thistle was given to female animals with existing breast tumors. However, the application of a second milk thistle chemical, silibinin, to the skin of laboratory animals has protected the animals against the development of skin cancer - either before or immediately after exposure to damaging radiation. Silibinin may even help to restore damaged skin somewhat by mending DNA that has been harmed by ultraviolet rays. In addition, some chemicals from milk thistle may increase the effectiveness of current anticancer drugs. Some of these anticancer effects are being studied in early-phase human trials, but none is confirmed, yet. Milk thistle and chemicals derived from it are being studied for a number of additional possible effects. For example, in a study of humans, milk thistle produced modest reductions in cholesterol levels. Results of separate laboratory studies show that milk thistle may help to protect the heart muscle from damage caused by certain drugs.
Blessed Thistle
Blessed Thistle has fuzzy leaves and stems with yellow flowers. It is a "bitter" that aids digestion and works on a congested liver. It increases breast milk and is an emotional ally to uplift spirits. Blessed Thistle [Glandular] is so named because of the ancient belief that it possessed supernatural qualities. It grows up to two feet tall and is found in meadows and along roadsides. From May to June the plant bears pale yellow flowers. Among natural-health enthusiasts the plant is commonly used to support the female reproductive system. Blessed Thistle has been known to aid the body with the following ailments:anorexia, expectorant,antibiotic, Fever,antimicrobial, gallbladder Disease,appetite Stimulant, Inflammation,astringent,Jaundice,Bleeding, Liver Disease, Blood Purification, Memory Enhancer,Boils, Menstrual Cramps,Breast Milk Stimulant, Salivary Stimulant,Cancer, Skin Ulcers,contraception, Sweating Stimulant,Diarrhea and Wound Healing. Blessed Thistle is known to have anti-microbial effects in viral infections. Historically, Blessed Thistle has been recommended as a treatment for stomach upset, indigestion and gas. The use of Blessed Thistle has been recorded as far back as the early sixteenth century for treating smallpox, fever, anorexia, dyspepsia, indigestion, constipation and flatulence. It is also popularly regarded as a galactagogue, as mentioned above.
Marshmallow Leaves
Traditionally used to soothe and support the intestines. Herbs high in mucilage, such as Marshmallow, are often helpful for symptomatic relief of coughs and irritated throats. Mallow has expectorant and demulcent properties, which accounts for this herb's historical use as a remedy for the respiratory tract, particularly in cases of irritating coughs with bronchial congestion. Marshmallow root and to a lesser extent marshmallow leaf both contain significant percentages of mucilage, a natural gummy substance that does not dissolve in water. Like other mucilage-containing substances, marshmallow swells up and becomes slick when it is exposed to fluids. The resulting slippery material coats the linings of the mouth, throat, and stomach to relieve irritation and control coughing associated with respiratory or stomach conditions. For example, marshmallow has been used to treat sore throats and to alleviate heartburn. Marshmallow may also have mild anti-infective and immune-boosting properties. Topically, marshmallow is used to soothe and soften irritated skin. It also sooths irritation and inflammation caused by bronchitis, urinary tract infections, colitis and other problems. Marshmallow root is also used to ease constipation.
