Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Mangosteen, Goji and Acai in ONE drink! THE POWER OF 3!!!!!!!!!

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ACAI -
Açaí Berries contain very high amounts of essential fatty acid & omegas proven to lower LDL & HDL cholesterol levels. They are also a remarkable concentration of antioxidants to help combat premature aging Acai berry known simply as nature’s perfect food is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods available. Acai was recently featured on Oprah program as being the top super food for age-defying beauty. Açaí Berry is a dense source of a particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins. The ORAC value of Açaí Berry is higher than any other edible berry in the world! [Acai Berry News] Açaí Berry is also an excellent source of dietary fiber! Açaí is extremely rich on organic vegetable protein which does not generate cholesterol during its digestion and is easier processed and transported to your muscles than animal protein (such as in milk or meat).

MANGOSTEEN-
The Mangosteen Pericarp, which is the rind or peel, contains the highest level of xanthones. The pulp, which is the fruit, known for being one of the tastiest fruits in the world. The seeds found in the pulp. Mangosteen has compounds that have antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-tumor activity. Laboratory tests have indicated that extracts of mangosteen have activity against several cancer cell lines including breast, liver, and leukemia. Mangosteen also contains anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory properties. Mangosteen has been used for many years as a medicinal treatment for diarrhea, skin infection and wounds in South Asia.The latest in scientific research shows mangosteen contains a class of naturally occurring polyphenolic compound known as xanthones. Xanthones provide beneficial effects on cardiovascular diseases, including ischemic heart disease, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and thrombosis. Mangosteen shows vasorelaxant properties. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Staphylococcus aureus, Mangosteen has shown inhibitory action against these organisms. Mangosteen is highly effective in weak immune system. There are several compounds found in the Mangosteen that appear to make this fruit so active as a nutritional component for the body.

GOJI-
Goji Berry (or Wolfberry is the common name for the fruit of Lycium barbarum.) Wolfberry grows on extensive vines in the sheltered valleys of the Himalayas in Tibet, and in Mongolia. A deciduous woody perennial plant growing 1-3 m high. The round, red berries are very tender and must be shaken from the vine rather than picked in order to avoid spoiling. The fruits are preserved by slowly drying them in the shade. The berry has been eaten locally in the region for centuries and is celebrated in festivals. The fruit is nicknamed the “happy berry” because of the sense of well being it is said to induce.Medicinal use: Antibacterial; Anticholesterolemic; Antipyretic; Cancer; Diuretic; Hypoglycaemic; Ophthalmic; Purgative; Skin; Tonic; Vasodilator.A sweet tonic decoction made from the fruits is used to lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. It acts mainly on the liver and kidneys. The fruit is taken internally in the treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes, poor eyesight, vertigo, lumbago, impotence and menopausal complaints. The fruit is harvested when fully ripe and is dried for later use. The root bark is a bitter, cooling, antibacterial herb that controls coughs and lowers fevers, blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. It is taken internally in the treatment of chronic fevers, internal haemorrhages, nosebleeds, tuberculosis, coughs, asthma etc. It is applied externally to treat genital itching. The bark is harvested in the winter and dried for later use. Diuretic, purgative. The plant has a long history of medicinal use, both as a general, energy restoring tonic and also to cure a wide range of ailments from skin rashes and eyesight problems to diabetes. A tonic tea is made from the leaves. The fruit of many members of this genus is a very rich source of vitamins and minerals, especially in vitamins A, C and E, flavanoids and other bio-active compounds. It is also a fairly good source of essential fatty acids, which is fairly unusual for a fruit. It is being investigated as a food that is capable of reducing the incidence of cancer and also as a means of halting or reversing the growth of cancers.