Acai Extract– (ah-sigh-ee) The Amazon jungle has produced acai fruit for thousands of years. The Shuar tribe of the Amazon has been using acai for medicinal purposes for centuries. Acai has been discovered to have powerful natural antioxidant properties, as well as being a natural cholesterol controller and helping the immune system. Aronia ExtractAronia fruits are one of the richest plant sources of phenolic substances, mainly anthocyanins(color of skin dark blue or even black). Aronia is found to have compounds that are protective to the liver, have blood sugar stabilizing properties, anti-tumor, and have anti-inflammatory activity. Aronia is also known as a chokecherry.
Blackberry ExtractBlackberries are known for their high nutritional content of dietary fiber. Also containing vitamins B, C and K, folic acid, manganese and beta carotene.
Blueberry ExtractRecent scientific studies and research has shown that blueberries are one of the top fruit in antioxidant activity compared to over 40 other fruits and vegetables. Blueberries may help with decreasing the risk of cancer, reversing short term memory loss, guarding against Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases.
Elderberry ExtractUse of the elderberry dates back to ancient Rome. Recognized for it’s high nutritive value providing vitamins A and C as well as anthocyanins, which help fight free radicals. Elderberry is known for it’s ability to help the immune system and fight flu viruses.
GrapeThe ZU-B Blend adds both red and white grapes in the forms of juice concentrate, puree and skin extract. Grape phytochemicals such as resveratrol, an antioxidant, have been linked to inhibiting heart disease, degenerative nerve disease, cancer, viral infections and other symptoms related with Alzheimer’s disease.
Lingonberry ExtractPopular in Europe for it’s unique tart taste, the lingonberry is rich with organic acids, vitamins C, A (beta carotene), B1, B2, B3 and potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Studies show the lingonberry is also known to help counteract urinary-tract and bladder infections.
Mulberry ExtractTraditionally, mulberry fruit has been used as a medicinal agent in China to nourish and treat the weak, fatigued and anemic. Mulberry has also been associated with enriching human blood.
Pomegranate ExtractPomegranate has been found to be effective in reducing heart disease risk factors, including LDL oxidation. Pomegranate has also been shown to reduce systolic blood pressure. Pomegranate is a berry that is abundant with antioxidants and has one of the highest ORAC ratings.
Wolfberry ExtractRenowned in Asia as a highly nutritious food, wolfberries have been used in traditional Chinese medicines for about 2,000 years. Also known as a goji berry. |