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Active Ingredients: Dark Grape, Blueberry, Cranberry, Aronia, Pomegranate, Acerola, Elderberry, Prune, Noni, Bilberry, Wolfberry, Aloe Vera, Gac fruit, Sea Buckthorn, Mangosteen, Rooibos, Acai
This page presents information on EXO ingredients
Aronia,
Billberry,
Gac fruit and
Dark Grape.
Other Agel EXO Ingredients Pages:
1 - Açai (Acai), Acerola, Aloe Vera, Elderberry
3 - Blueberry, Cranberry, Noni, Mangosteen
4 - Pomegranate, Prune, Rooibos, Seabuckthorn, Wolfberry
Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) is a shrub that is native to the northeastern part of the United States. It produces clusters of small dark purple berries that are also known as “black chokeberries.” It has close botanical ties to the bilberry and the cranberry in that is contains high levels of anthocyanins and flavonoids, both of which are very potent antioxidants. It has been reported that the aronia berry contains over five times greater levels of these compounds than the cranberry.
Antioxidants are so important in our modern day–to–day living as we are constantly being bombarded with oxidative stresses. Antioxidants are substances that prevent cellular damage by acting as scavengers and neutralize free radicals by donating electrons to these electron–deprived compounds. The body has its own mechanisms for dealing with free radicals, but they can be inadequate, particularly with the added stress of current life–styles and the increasing amount of pollutants in the environment. For optimal health, it is therefore necessary to complement these processes with antioxidants from our diet. Fortunately, antioxidants are abundantly present in fresh fruits and vegetables, which are an essential part of a healthy diet. However, as we substitute the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables in our diets with other “empty” calories, the need to take food supplements rich in antioxidants becomes increasingly important.
The Aronia berry is just one of 17 different exotic fruits and herbs contained in Agel EXO that is loaded with these important antioxidants.
As we continue to explore the wonderful health benefits of the 14 different exotic fruits and herbs in Agel EXO, it becomes increasingly more exciting to realize how truly unique it is. Today, let’s explore the bilberry.
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a shrubby perennial bush that is commonly found in Europe, western Asia and in North America. The bilberry bears edible fruits that are related to the American blueberry, the cranberry and also the huckleberry. In fact, it is commonly called the “European blueberry.”
For centuries, European herbalists have been using the Bilberry to treat a myriad of health related ailments, including urinary tract infections, diarrhea, night blindness, and many others. Of particular interest is the prolific use of the bilberry during World War II when British Royal Air Force pilots noticed a significant improvement in their night vision capabilities after consuming bilberry preserves prior to going out on bombing missions. Subsequent research has shown that bilberries are very powerful antioxidants, and it is in part because of this valuable property that they have such wonderful medicinal capabilities. In modern times, the bilberry has become a very popular nutritional supplement and it has been found helpful in treating various vision related problems, including poor night vision, cataracts and macular degeneration.
Researchers who have looked into the bilberry have identified the anthocyanins which are found abundantly in the bilberry as the substance responsible for most of the medicinal properties of this exotic fruit. Anthocyanins are very potent antioxidants and they appear to play a very important role in maintaining the integrity of our blood vessels, both large and very small. They appear to help prevent atherosclerosis (clogging of the arteries) in many of our vital organs. It is for this reason that they may be so beneficial in preventing heart disease, in helping with visual ailments, and in preventing some of the debilitating consequences of chronic diseases such as diabetes.
The bilberry is just one of 17 different exotic fruits and herbs contained in Agel EXO, each with its own repertoire of health enhancing properties.
Gac fruit is highly nutritious and contains high concentrations of antioxidant carotenoids. Gac antioxidant carotenoids include beta-carotene, also known as provitamin A, lycopene, zeaxanthin and beta-cryptoxanthin. These cartenoids protect against cancer and cardiovascular diseases via antioxidative activity by quenching singlet oxygen radicals and scavenging peroxyl radicals. Gac contains exceptionally high levels (200-500 micrograms/g) of lycopene.
Gac alsocontains a recently discovered water-soluable, antioxidant lycopene. Gac is currently being studied for anti-tumor activity and to protect against cardiovascular diseases. Gac is very high in antioxidant carotenoids and has a high ORAC value.
Gac Health Benefits
- Gac is a nutritious fruit for children and adults*
- Gac carotenoid antioxidants are unique to fruits*
- Gac carotenoids may support anti-tumor activity*
- Gac carotenoids and antioxidants protect against cardiovascular challenges*
- Gac antioxidants supports proper blood flow*
(Excerpts from Ageless Nutrition by Cole Woolley, PhD - $20)
Dark-skinned grape was probably the first wild fruit to be cultivated by man. Major grape products include grape juices, grape wines, grapes to eat and rasins. No beverage has been analyzed more than grape wines and the health benefits of wine are well recognized.
Grapes contain many phytonutrients such as anthocyanins, catechins, quercetin and reservatrol have found world wide attention by scientists for their health benefits. Trape seed antioxidants, mainly proanthocyanidins (gallic acid, catechin, epicatechin, and epicatechingalates), has a storied history for heart, circulatory and brain protection. Dark-skinned grape puree (skin, pulp and seeds) contain more than 60 unique antioxidants and a high ORAC value.
Dark Grape Health Benefits
- Grape antioxidants promote healthy blood microcirculation*
- Grape antioxidants reduce blood cholesterol levels*
- Grape antioxidants protect a healthy heart*
- Grape antioxidants protect brain functions at all ages*
- Grape antioxidants help lower high blood pressure*
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
(Excerpts from Ageless Nutrition by Cole Woolley, PhD - $20)
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