AZEALA'S KEY INGREDIENTS

 

 

Green Tea Extract

The Chinese have used this leaf as medicine to treat headaches, body aches, poor digestion, and improve overall well-being for centuries. Green Tea leaves are rich in bioflavanoids, making it a formidable force in fighting free radicals in the body. The antioxidants in Green Tea protect against digestive and respiratory infections, block the actions of carcinogens which can cause cancer, help prevent bacterial infection, and aid in lowering cholesterol levels. Green Tea Extract also helps metabolize fat, giving dieters a natural solution to improved weight loss.

 

Grape Seed Extract

An herbal preparation made from grapes proven to reduce swelling, improve blood circulation, and protect the body physically and mentally from environmental chemicals. Its powerful antioxidant activity is nearly 50-times stronger than that of Vitamin E, C, and Beta Carotene. It also works as a natural antiallergenic, antihistamine, and anti-inflammatory. Grape Seed Extract is prescribed by many doctors in both the U.S. and Europe for the prevention and treatment of a variety of health problems, including: cardiovascular disease, varicose veins, collagen damage, and arthritis. Grape Seed Extract protects and enhances Vitamins A and C, and may also aid in the reduction of wrinkles and vision problems.

 

Milk Thistle

Also called "holy thistle," has been used to treat liver ailments since the days of ancient Rome. Milk thistle improves the liver’s ability to eliminate toxins from the body caused by hepatitis, cirrhosis, poisonous mushrooms, drugs, and toxic chemicals. It also repairs damage to the liver caused by the prolonged use of prescription drugs, such as acetaminophen, antibiotics, antipsychotics, and antidepressants. In one study, milk thistle even demonstrated the ability to normalize liver enzyme levels in participants whose liver had been badly damaged by toxic chemicals. Research suggests that this herb also helps lower cholesterol and boost the body’s production of its own powerful natural antioxidant, glutathione.

 

Resveratrol

One of nature’s most powerful antioxidants produced in plants as part of a natural defense system against invading diseases, infection, and stress. Red wine contains high levels of resveratrol, as do grapes, raspberries, peanuts, and numerous other plants. The French Paradox--how the French live longer while their diet is so high in fats--has been attributed to the fact that red wine is rich in resveratrol. Many top researchers and scientists consider it to be the most promising molecule for extending life-spans, because of its ability to control the rate of aging and suppress abnormal cell formation that leads to many types of cancer. Harvard Scientist Dr. David Sinclair (leading Resveratrol expert) believes Resveratrol "may soon become the most prized molecule on our planet," and considers it to be "one of the most important health discoveries of the last 100 years.”

 

Mangosteen Extract

Known as "The Queen of Fruits," the Mangosteen is one of the most praised of tropical plants. Traditionally it has been used for hundreds of years by the people of Southeast Asia to ward-off infections, reduce pain, control fever, and treat various other ailments. The secret to the medicinal properties of the Mangosteen fruit are derived mainly from its outer rind or peel, which is rarely used and where powerful antioxidants are highly concentrated. These unique antioxidants have properties which help to heal cells damaged by free radicals, slow aging, and ward-off degenerative diseases including physical and mental deterioration. According to research reported in professional journals, such as ‘Free Radical Research’ and ‘The Journal of Pharmacology,’ the Mangosteen’s antioxidants (called Xanthones) have a remarkably beneficial effect on cardiovascular health and boosting weak immune systems. They are also naturally antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory.

 

Acai Berry Extract

Known as "Nature’s Energy Fruit" and considered by some to be one of the most powerful foods on the planet, the Acai berry grows exclusively in Brazilian rain forests and has been used for centuries by the Brazilian people for its natural health remedies. Acai berries are naturally rich in Antioxidants, Omega fatty acids, Amino acids, Electrolytes, Protein, and Vitamins A, B, and E. In fact, they contain more than 16 different types of phytonutrients and antioxidants, and are an excellent source of fiber. Acai berries have demonstrated the ability to reverse the signs of aging, restore cardiovascular and digestive health, and boost energy.

 

Goji Fruit Extract

Grown along the remote and unpopulated hills of the Himalayas in Western China, Goji (a.k.a. Wolf Berry) is a red fruit cherished by locals for its immense nutritional value and various medicinal uses. Hailed by many as “the world’s most powerful anti-aging food,” the Goji Fruit is also known in various cultures as “the happy berry” because of the sense of well-being it is said to produce. Goji berries are nutritionally rich in various vitamins (including phytonutrients and bio-flavanoids), minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids. Some of the most well-known, scientifically proven benefits of Goji include: improved vision, improved immune functions, enhanced complexion and beauty, and lower blood pressure. Goji is also being investigated as a food that is capable of reducing the incidence of cancer and as a means of halting or reversing the growth of certain types of cancers.

 

Ginkgo Biloba Extract

The Ginkgo is a tree that grows in China and allegedly dates back around 270 million years. Aptly termed “A a living fossil,” the ginkgo tree is the sole link between the lower and higher plants and is a symbol of longevity. For thousands of years, ginkgo biloba has been used by the Chinese as herbal medicine to treat various medical disorders, including symptoms ranging from dizziness, short- and long-term memory loss, inflammation, and impaired circulation to the brain. Ginkgo biloba works by increasing blood flow to the brain and blood vessels, and by improving the central nervous system and vascular system. Research has also shown that ginkgo biloba use could increase blood flow to the retina and slow down retinal deterioration.

 

Bee Pollen

Bee pollen is considered by many to contain all the essential components of life. It is richer in proteins than any other animal source and contains more amino acids than beef, eggs, or cheese of equal weight. It is widely known to correct deficiencies and imbalances in nutrition caused by the consumption of incomplete foods with added chemical ingredients, such as those so common in our present-day diets. In Chinese medicine, bee pollen is considered an energy and nutritive tonic. Many different cultures throughout the world use it in a surprising number of applications, such as: improving endurance and vitality, extending longevity, aiding recovery from chronic illness, reducing cravings and addictions, regulating the intestines, preventing infectious diseases such as the cold and flu, and helping overcome developmental problems in children. It is also thought to protect against radiation and to have anti-cancer qualities.

 

Banaba Leaf Extract

This medicinal plant grows in India, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines. Traditional uses include brewing tea from the leaves as a treatment for diabetes and hyperglycemia (elevated blood-sugar). The blood-sugar lowering effect of banaba leaf extract is similar to that of insulin, which induces glucose transport from the blood into the body’s cells. It may also promote weight loss by controlling appetite and food cravings (especially carbohydrate cravings such as bread and sweets).

 

Eleuthero Root

Known as the "Performance Boosting Herb" in traditional Chinese medicine; the use of Eleuthero root dates back to 190 A.D. Only recently has it become widely cultivated after its use as an ‘adaptogen’ (an herb that helps the body adapt to stress) was discovered by a Soviet scientist during the 1940’s. During that time it was dispensed to entire cities in Siberia for 10 weeks during early winter to prevent colds and flu, and was also used as a treatment for radiation exposure after the Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986. Eleuthero root is ideal for athletes and people who endure a hectic lifestyle, because it has the ability to reduce the effects of physical stress and exhaustion on the body due to over-work or prolonged stress. Specific benefits include increased resistance to stress, improved physical vitality and endurance, elevated mental wellness and resiliency, and enhanced healing function of the body.

 

Inulin

This substance is found in plants and herbs that encourages and sustains the immune system and its responses. Recommended for diabetics, inulin cannot be digested or absorbed by the body through oral use, so it does not affect blood-sugar levels. Recent research has shown that inulin can also improve the balance of friendly bacteria in the bowel and intestines, and prevent precancerous changes in the colon.

 

Astragalus Root

Considered to be one of the most important herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, the Astragalus root has been used for centuries to help the immune system fight infection and is thought by some experts to increase the production of immune cells. Traditional treatments with Astragalus include the common cold, the flu, upper respiratory infections, and heart disease.

 

European Peony Root

The European peony is a flowering plant that has been used in herbal medicine for thousands of years for its tranquilizing effect on the nerves, pain relieving effect on muscles, and purifying effect on the blood. It has also been used as an old remedy for "female complaints," both physical and emotional because of its widely known ability to increase overall feelings of well-being.

 

Nettle Leaf

A tropical plant used for centuries by herbalists around the world for its remarkable healing properties, the nettle leaf has various medicinal uses, including relief from arthritis pain, benign prostate problems, diabetes, respiratory problems, allergies, eczema, asthma, rheumatism, and as a natural remedy to treat or prevent baldness. Nettle leaves were also recommended as a nutritious food and weight loss aid by the famous American plant forager and naturalist, Euell Gibbons.

 

Bilberry Extract

Similar to its close relatives, blueberries and cranberries, bilberries have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities. They have been widely known for promoting good circulation and strengthening artery walls, and have been used traditionally to treat diarrhea, varicose veins, mucous membrane inflammation, and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). They have also been shown to be particularly beneficial to the health of the eyes. In one Italian study, a combination of bilberry extracts and Vitamin E stopped the progression of cataracts in 97% of the study participants.

 

Soy Lecithin

Lecithin contains a compound called Choline which has been referred to as "The Newest Vitamin," and just recently recognized as an essential nutrient in 1998 (the only dietary component in the vitamin category recognized as such). Choline can positively affect brain development (including memory throughout life), cardiovascular health, liver function, and reproductive development of both the fetus and infant.

 

Beetroot Concentrate

In ancient times, the Romans used beetroot as a treatment for such ailments as fevers and constipation. In the Middle Ages, beetroot was also used as a treatment for a variety of illnesses relating to digestion and the blood. Today, the beetroot is still championed as a universal Panacea (“elixir of life”). Research published in the American Heart Association Journal 'Hypertension' showed that drinking 500ml of beetroot juice a day can help significantly reduce blood pressure levels.