Turmeric – Curcumin happens to be a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals due to its chemical structure. Boosts the activity of the body’s own antioxidant enzymes. Anti-Inflammatory, curcumin is a bio-active substance that fights inflammation at the molecular level.
Ashwagandha Root – Powerful adaptogen, and anti-inflammatory. Ashwagandha’s plant sterols, used on a continued bases is more powerful than hydro cortisone. Adaptogenic qualitites of Ashwagandha minimizes excessive cortisol output from stress.
Clinical studies have shown that Ashwagandha has been helpful with Alzheimer’s, because it helps with brain cell degeneration, learning, memory and reaction time. Why? Because it helps the brain modify the way the brain uses acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is involved in many function including memory and muscle control.
Reduces blood sugar levels, and suppresses sugar cravings, and treats diabetes.
Helps balance hormones. Great for adrenal fatigue!
Boswellia Serrata – Helpful with osetoarthristis, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease. How? Boswellica acid, prevents the formation of leukotrienes in your body. Leukotrienes, are molecules that have been identified as a cause of inflammation. These acids inhibit 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO), an enzyme that produces leukotriene. Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA) is thought to be the most powerful of the four boswellic acids, which it is an amazing anti-inflammatory!
Ginger Root – Gingerol is the main bio active compound in ginger, that is great for inflammation. Reduces muscle pain and soreness.
Reduces blood sugar levels, and helps with cardiovascular health.
Recent 2015 study — 41 participants with type 2 diabetes, 2 grams of ginger powder per day lowered fasting blood sugar by 12%
Also, improved HbA1c (a marker for long-term blood sugar levels), 10% reduction over a period of 12 weeks.
Moreover, 28% decrease in the ApoB/ApoA-I ratio, and a 23% decrease in markers for oxidized lipoproteins, which are both critical risk factors for heart disease.
Rosehips – Rose hips are rich in iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, bioflavonoids, vitamin K, selenium, pectin, vitamin E, D, manganese, sulphur, potassium, and silocon. Excellent for inflammation. The large amount of vitamin C helps our bodies make collagen, an essential component to our bones, skin, and muscles.
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