INGREDIENTS AND HEALTH BENEFITS
Ingredients
* Catuaba
* Saw Palmetto
* Cordyceps
* Pumpkin Seed Extract
* Peach Fruit
* Apple Powder
* Tribulus Terristris
* Horny Goat
* Fructose
1.Catuaba - Facts
* Catuaba
* Saw Palmetto
* Cordyceps
* Pumpkin Seed Extract
* Peach Fruit
* Apple Powder
* Tribulus Terristris
* Horny Goat
* Fructose
1.Catuaba - Facts
It is an extract from the bark of several trees native to Brazil.
The most commonly used barks comes from the trees of Trichilia catigua and Erythroxylum vacciniifolium.
Suggested Benefits and Traditional Uses:
- Anti-inflammatory conditions (such as arthritis)
- Aphrodisiac/ increase sex drive / increase libido
- Bacterial infection
- body stimulant
- Cancer of the skin
- Central nervous system stimulant / nerve tonic
- Depression
- Enhance memory/Alzheimer's disease Enhance memory
- Erectile dysfunction/impotence
- Fatigue
- High blood pressure
- Memory loss
- Anxiety/nervousness
- Fatigue / exhaustion
- HIV infection
- Stress
- Parkinson's disease (PD)
2.Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is a palm type tree that can be found in southeastern USA. The fruit is used for its medicinal benefits. In Europe, it is used extensively to treat enlarged prostate. It is also approved by the German Commission E
Saw palmetto contains many active ingredients such as fatty acids, flavonoids and plant sterols. It is believed that the active ingredients are the oils found in the fruit. It is suggested that the active ingredients (one or more) blocks the conversion of the male hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and thus, reduce prostate enlargement. However, experts are not exactly sure of the exact action it has on the prostate glands. It also seems to help treat male pattern baldness as one clinical trials
This supplement also seems to have anti-inflammatory benefits.
One growing use of this supplement to help clear up acne conditions in both men and women.
Saw Palmetto - Suggested Benefits and Traditional Uses
- acne
- aphrodisiac / libido enhancer
- asthma
- bladder infection (cystitis)
- breast enlargement
- breast reduction
- colds
- cough
- enhance sexual performance
- enhance sperm production
- enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia / BPH)
- erectile dysfunction (impotence)
- excessive hair growth (hirsutism)
- hair loss in males (androgenetic alopecia)
- inflammation of the bladder
- migraine headache
- muscle spasm
- ovarian cysts
- performance enhancement
- polycystic ovarian syndrome
- prostate cancer
- prostatitis
- sedative
- vaginal or uterine disorder
3.Cordyceps
In China, cordyceps
4. Pumpkin Seeds - 10 Health Benefits
Prostate Protection
They promote overall prostate health and alleviate the difficult urination associated with an enlarged prostate.
They promote overall prostate health and alleviate the difficult urination associated with an enlarged prostate.
Improved Bladder Function
In some studies, pumpkin seed extracts improved bladder function in animals.
In some studies, pumpkin seed extracts improved bladder function in animals.
Depression Treatment
They contain L-tryptophan, a compound naturally effective against depression.
They contain L-tryptophan, a compound naturally effective against depression.
Prevention of Osteoporosis
Because they are high in zinc, pumpkin seeds are a natural protector against osteoporosis. Low intake of zinc is linked to higher rates of osteoporosis.
Because they are high in zinc, pumpkin seeds are a natural protector against osteoporosis. Low intake of zinc is linked to higher rates of osteoporosis.
Natural Anti-Inflammatory
Pumpkin seeds effectively reduce inflammation without the side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Pumpkin seeds effectively reduce inflammation without the side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Prevention of Kidney Stones
They prevent calcium oxalate kidney stone formation, according to studies.
They prevent calcium oxalate kidney stone formation, according to studies.
Treatment of Parasites They are used in many cultures as a natural treatment for tapeworms and other parasites. Studies also show them to be effective against acute schistosomiasis, a parasite contracted from snails.
Great Source of Magnesium
1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds contains 92% of your daily value of magnesium, a mineral in which most Americans are deficient.
1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds contains 92% of your daily value of magnesium, a mineral in which most Americans are deficient.
Lower Cholesterol
Pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols, compounds that that have been shown to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol.
Pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols, compounds that that have been shown to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol.
Cancer Prevention
The same phytosterols that lower cholesterol also protect against many cancers.
The same phytosterols that lower cholesterol also protect against many cancers.
TO BE UPDATED SOON
5. Peaches - Health benefits
§ Wonderfully delicious peaches are low in calories (100 g just provide 39 calories) and contain no saturated fats. Nonetheless, they are packed with numerous health promoting compounds, minerals and vitamins.
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§ The total measured anti-oxidant strength (ORAC value) of 100 g peach fruit is 1814 TE (Trolex equivalents).
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§ Fresh peaches are a moderate source of antioxidant, vitamin C. Vitamin-C has anti-oxidant effects and is required for connective tissue synthesis in the body. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents, and help scavenges harmful free radicals.
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§ Fresh fruits are an also moderate source of vitamin A and ß-carotene. ß-carotene is a pro-vitamin, which converts into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for vision. It is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin A is known to offer protection from lung and oral cavity cancers.
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§ They are rich in many vital minerals such as potassium, fluoride and iron. Iron is required for red blood cell formation. Fluoride is a component of bones and teeth and is essential for prevention of dental caries. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that help regulate heart rate and blood pressure.
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§ Peaches contain health promoting flavonoid poly phenolic antioxidants such as lutein, zea-xanthin and ß-cryptoxanthin. These compounds help act as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) that play a role in aging and various disease processes.
6. Apple Powder
The health benefits of using apple powder to promote weight loss is grossly overrated compared to the amount of research done on it.
There are also reports of using apple powder in horses and dogs to reduce the formation of large mineral salts lumps in the intestines (enterolith)
There are also reports of using apple powder in horses and dogs to reduce the formation of large mineral salts lumps in the intestines (enterolith)
There are concerns that you don’t get what you pay for. Analysis done on various brands of Apple powder tablets and capsules showed a very large variation in the contents and acidity levels. The acetic acid level was found to be as low as 1% to as high as 10%.
7. Tribulus Terrestris – Facts
The parts of the plant used are the leaf, fruit and root. It is a flowering plant located in southern Europe, southern Asia, throughout Africa and in northern Australia.
The component that is suspected to be responsible for Tribulus terrestris benefits is saponins (a type of steroid glycosides), specifically protodioscin. It is suggested from animal studies that it increases testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH) and DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) levels, leading to an increase in sex drive.
In animal studies, this herbal supplement increases testosterone levels which lead to increased sex drive. It is suspected that the herb might increase sex drive through the synergy of increased testosterone level and the increased release of nitric oxide (necessary for achieving an erection).
In many studies done in humans, researchers found that Tribulus terrestris does not increase testosterone levels sufficiently to explain its benefit as an aphrodisiac. One researcher suggested that there might be a different mechanism of action that has not been discovered yet.
The natural supplement does seem to dilate the blood vessels in the heart to help with angina (chest pain) and it might therefore also increase the blood flow to the penis to support a stronger erection. This is speculation until further research is done. Because of the weakness of the results from good research studies done on human subjects, we are unable to assign more than a one-leaf rating on this herb for its use in treating erectile dysfunction.
A. Adimoelja (2000) commented that, "Protodioscin is a phytochemical agent derived from Tribulus terrestris L plant, which has been clinically proven to improve sexual desire and enhance erection via the conversion of protodioscine to DHEA..."
Suggested Benefits and Traditional Uses – Tribulus terrestris
- anemia
- aphrodisiac / low libido / increase sex drive
- appetite stimulant
- cancer
- chest pain (angina pectoris)
- chronic fatigue syndrome
- colic pain
- coughs and sore throat
- diabetes
- digestive aid
- diuretic (to promote water loss)
- eczema (atopic dermatitis)
- enhancing athletic performance
- erectile dysfunction / impotence
- flatulence
- headache
- hepatitis
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia)
- increase muscle mass
- infertility
- inflammation (generalized)
- kidney stones
- laxative
- psoriasis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- urinary problems / painful urination
- vertigo
7. Horny Goat Weed - Facts
As reported from the magazine New Scientist: "Viagra's active compound, sildenafil, works by inhibiting an enzyme called phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5). Because PDE5 helps control blood flow to the penis, inhibiting PDE5 promotes male erection.
There are several research studies in animals that suggest epimedium might thin the blood like Aspirin and increase blood flow to the heart. As well, epimedium What is horny goat weed? It is a leaf from the Japanese epimedium (Epimedium grandiflora). Other species of Epimedium are also used.
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this herb is used to support the liver and kidney, build bone and muscle and as a bodybuilding supplement. It is often combined with other herbs as is often the case in TCM.
Epimedium contains many active ingredients. The ones believed to show the most promise are icariin, genistein and daidzein, a type of plant-based estrogen (female hormone).
One study shows that a specific formulation of epimedium reduced bone loss in postmenopausal women after 24 months of treatment.
The remaining information came from animal studies or studies done in vitro (on tissue samples in a test tube). In animals, epimedium seems to increase semen secretion, lower blood pressure and increase blood flow to the tissue responsible for allowing erection of the penis to occur (behaving much like what Viagra does).
“Dell'Agli and his colleagues tested the four plants in vitro to see how efficient they were at inhibiting PDE5. Just one - Epimedium brevicornum, also known as horny goat weed and Bishop's Hat - had an effect. This confirmed previous studies showing that icariin, a compound found inside the horny goat weed, is a PDE5 inhibitor."
seems to stimulate the immune system and research suggests that it might be effective against the AIDS/HIV virus. It also seems to have some effects like the female hormone estrogen.
Suggested Benefits and Traditional Uses – Horny goat weed
- aphrodisiac / increase libido (sex drive)
- back pain
- breast cancer
- depression
- erectile dysfunction (ED) / impotence
- fatigue / tiredness
- heart disease
- heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- HIV / viral infection
- increase semen secretion
- increase testosterone secretion
- involuntary ejaculation
- joint pain / inflammation
- kidney problems
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- mental alertness
- memory loss / Alzheimer's disease
- osteoporosis / bone loss
- sexual function and health enhancement
Side Effects
Pregnancy and Lactation - Avoid using in pregnancy as epimedium might have estrogen-like and other hormonal effects that could harm the fetus.
8. Fructose - Stevia
Stevia, being very sweet, is commonly used as a sugar
substitute or a low-calorie sweetener.
Being natural, many have consider it to be a safer alternative to Splenda (sucralose) and Equal/NutraSweet (aspartame), Sweet One (acesulfame potassium), Sweet'N Low (saccharin) or Sugar Twin (cyclamate).
Too much sugar is bad for you. Why use artificial sweetener when you can go natural? Stevia is the clear choice.
We consider this herb to be the best low-calorie sweetener around. It has a very long history of successful use in many countries.
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