Herbal India Products: 2015

Sunday, 25 October 2015

Polyrachis Black Ant Extract

Polyrachis black ant extract powder, also known as Chinese Black Mountain Ant Extract, is sourced from a preservation area of the Guangxi Province of China where some of the highest quality black ants reside. Our Black Ant Extract contains the highest natural source of Zinc on Earth. Those deficient in Zinc often notice a near immediate difference, as synthetic supplements in general can often have no effect on a subset of the population.

Polyrachis has a 3000 year old history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Referred to as the “Herb of Kings”, it’s only peers in the world of superfoods would be Ginseng and Reishi.

Few natural compounds come close to Polyrachis, those new to this powerful whole-food are amazed by the often IMMEDIATE difference in energy they feel due to the HIGHLY bio-available ATP contained in Black ant extract.

Important benefits of Polyrachis Black Ant Extract:

Ant tissue contains eight to 13 times the protein of most meats including fish
Ant tissue is rich in vitamins including B-1, B-2, B-12, D, and E
Ant tissue is a concentrated source of protein. It is made up of 42%-67% protein content!
Ant tissue provides eight essential amino acids
Ant contains more than 20 minerals necessary to human health including magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, iron, selenium, and zinc
Research indicates that ant can increase the levels of DNA and RNA in human cells. DNA and RNA are the building blocks of human life
Increasing the level of DNA and RNA can slow aging, and speed the regeneration and rejuvenation of tissue. Increasing the level of RNA and DNA might also prevent the development of some kinds of cancer
Ant tissue is a powerful natural oxidant that can actually reduce inflammation. Inflammation is believed to be the cause of a wide variety of health problems

Black Maca Powder

WHO SHOULD TAKE BLACK MACA?

Based on the research we cite above, Black Maca is sometimes considered as “men’s Maca.” We often receive questions asking if women can also take it. While Black Maca does work better for male fertility and libido than other Maca colors, women can and do take it regularly. That’s because Maca, regardless of color, does not contain any hormones. Instead it stimulates the body to acheive a healthy hormone balance.

Black Maca, raw and gelatinized, is our second best-selling Maca and our experience combined with the research above leads us to recommend it for:

Men wishing to increase their fertility (women should try Red Maca for fertility)

Men wishing to boost their libido

Athletes looking for extra stamina and strength

Anyone looking to improve memory, concentration and focus skills with Maca

All people taking Maca to improve their bone strength and density

Exclusively for Men

As mentioned earlier, this other lesser-known type of Maca Root has one particularly unique benefit to it: the ability to increase sperm counts in men, as well as sperm mobility.

With so many couples unable to conceive and the overall hormone balancing effects of Maca that have been well-documented, it makes sense that people should give Black Maca a try if they’re having these issues.

In addition to the sperm count benefits, Black Maca has many other advantages:

Helps to reduce the stress
Is the best of all Maca agents against fatigue and adrenal stress as per the research done on Mice
Increases memory in Mice
Is also act as a natural Anti-Depressant

FO-TI Powder

FO-TI root (Polygonum multiflorum), also called he shou wu (or ho shou wu), is one of the most important traditional Chinese "Longevity herbs" classified under the system of major tonic herbs.

He shou wu is a famous tonic adaptogen that modulates the hormones, tonifies kidney yin and liver weakness.

There are several advantages of FO-TI Powder:

Restore hair color

Enhance immune system

Treat hair loss

Treat nerve damage

Increase longevity

For anti-aging

Nourish blood

Strengthen bones, muscles and tendons

Strengthen knees and lower back

Treat eczema

Treat goiter

Treat sore

Treat hardening of the arteries

Lower blood pressure

Lower cholesterol

Increase kidney and liver function

Relieve muscle aches

Reduce excessive bleeding

As an Astringent

Improve adrenal Function

Treat cancer

Anti-microbial properties

Treat tumors

Use as a sexual enhancer

Prevent heart disease

Decrease formation of plaque in the blood vessels

Treat insomnia

Reduce fat deposits in the liver

Protect against toxins

Treat atherosclerosis

Enhance fertility

Boost energy

For heart and circulatory system health

Aid digestion

Sooth gastrointestinal tract

Treat constipation

Treat knee and joint pain

Treat impotence and erectile dysfunction

Red Maca Powder

Advantages:

Red Maca is highest in all major phytonutrients and is considered to be the best of all Maca powders for hormone balance, female fertility and libido, natural energy boosting and for male prostate

Red Maca root is the rarest color of Maca and incredibly vital. It is the highest growing crop in the world (above 14000 feet), and. And it thrives in extremes of cold, wind and sunlight

Red Maca is one of the most nutrient dense foods known. It is high in carbohydrates (59%), bio-available protein (10.2%), fiber (8.5%) and calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. Red Maca also contains 17 amino acids, 23 free fatty acids and significant amounts of niacin and vitamins B1, B2 and C

Red Maca contains 4 unique glucosinolates, called macaenes and macamides that support optimal hormone balance, vitality and strength in both men and women. It is also an adapotgenic food (like ginseng) that has been shown to significantly raise life force energy

Health Benefits of Red Maca Include Prostate Protection, Bone Support, etc.

Red Maca is considered to be the rarest type of the popular high-altitude root, and it provides many of the same benefits as the more popular yellow/brown type that is often sold in health food stores and online

But like most of nature’s incredibly varied species and colors of beneficial plants, it also offers its own unique twist and benefits on top of those

Red Maca Root almost looks like a beet crossed with purple cabbage, and it provides a large range and supply of antioxidants much as those two popular vegetables do

Other top benefits of Red Maca Root include:

Increased protection from prostate cancer

A strong protective effect on bone structure and density

Kakadu Plum Powder

Kakadu Plum: Health Benefits Beyond Vitamin C Supply

Kakadu plum is an edible, vitamin C rich fruit produced by the Terminalia ferdinandiana tree, a small deciduous tree native to the tropical woodlands of Australia. Also known as Gubinge, Murunga, Bush Plum, and Billygoat Plum, this small green fruit with a somewhat sour taste has been credited with a number of health benefits, many of which have been attributed to the extremely high levels of vitamin C found in this Australian superfruit.

As knowledge about the health benefits of Kakadu plums spreads around the world, health-conscious consumers looking to add more superfoods to their diets are increasingly embracing products containing this vitamin C champion. Kakadu plum juice and ‘gubinge powder’ (dried and powdered Kakadu plums), for example, have been gaining a lot popularity among foodies and health enthusiasts in recent years.

In this article, we take an in-depth look at the potential nutritional benefits of Kakadu plums. At the end of the article, you’ll also find tips on where you can Kakadu plum juice if you like in the US or UK.

Kakadu Plums Contain Over 20 Times as Much Vitamin C as Oranges

Did you know that Kakadu plums are supercharged with vitamin C, with a 100-gram serving of Kakadu plums providing around 1,240 milligrams of vitamin C (that’s more than 20 times the amount of vitamin C found in oranges). In fact, along with superfruits like the camu-camu fruit, acerola cherry and baobab fruit, Kakadu plums top the list of the world’s best natural sources of vitamin C.

But why are vitamin C rich foods, such as Kakadu plums, so good for you? For one thing, vitamin C plays a crucial role in keeping your immune system, bones, teeth, and gums strong and healthy. It can also help keep your skin supple due to its ability to stimulate collagen production, and it may help prevent iron deficiency by improving the body’s capability to absorb iron from foods. Vitamin C may also have allergy-fighting properties due to its ability to prevent histamine release and to stimulate detoxification of existing histamine in the body.

Gubinge – A Goldmine of Antioxidants

Health Benefits of Kakadu Plum In addition to the health benefits listed above, the vitamin C in Gubinge or Kakadu plums is a natural antioxidant. As you may already know, antioxidants scavenge free radicals, unstable atoms and molecules that promote pre-mature aging as well as the development of certain diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.

Vitamin C aside, Kakadu plums are also rich in phenolics, phytochemicals that have been shown to possess extremely strong antioxidant properties. In fact, research suggests that the phenolic content of a fruit or vegetable may be the single best indicator of the food’s antioxidant capacity (even better than the food’s vitamin C content).

Considering the high levels of antioxidant nutrients and phytochemicals found in Kakadu plums, it is not surprising that this Australian superfood has been shown to beat many other fruits in terms of antioxidant capacity. A study published in the journal Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies assessed the antioxidant power of twelve native Australian fruits, and found that Kakadu plums had the highest antioxidant capacity among the tested fruits, as determined by Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity (TEAC) assay. When the researchers used the Photochemiluminescence (PCL) assay, Kakadu plums ranked second after Tasmanian pepper (also known as mountain pepper or Tasmanian pepperberry). Other fruits that ranked high in the two assays included Cedar Bay cherries, Burdekin plums, blueberries, muntries and Illawarra plums.

Anti-Cancer Effects of Kakadu Plums

Eating antioxidant-rich fruits in general is a great way to reduce your risk of developing cancer, but eating Kakadu plums might be particularly beneficial. A study published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer found that polyphenols extracted from Kakadu plums had significant inhibitory activity against cancer cell lines. These anti-cancer effects were largely attributed to the ability of the Kakadu plum extract to induce apoptosis (self-destruction) in cancer cells.

Anti-Bacterial Properties Proven by Laboratory Studies

A study published in the February 2011 issue of the journal Pharmacognosy Journal reported that Kakadu plum extracts also have strong anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties.

A deionized water extract of Kakadu plum, for example, inhibited the growth of 11 of the 14 bacteria tested (79%). It showed particularly strong anti-bacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, inhibiting the growth of all tested Gram-positive microbes (B. cereus, S. aureus, S. epidermidis and S. pyogenes).

Green Coffee Bean Capsules

Burn body fat without relying on stimulants, appetite suppressants or crash diets. Pure Green Coffee Bean and burn inches off your waist, butt and thighs in a matter of weeks.

Pure Green Coffee Bean is made to contain 500 mg of pure green coffee bean extract in every serving and has at least 50 percent chlorogenic acids in every serving. Chlorgenic acids are the active ingredients in green coffee beans that promote weight loss and increased metabolism. Pure Green Coffee Bean has no stimulants and absolutely none of the extras. It won’t cause jitters or a loss of appetite but has been shown to burn up to 16 percent body fat over the course of 22 week clinical studies.

Other Benefits:

Overall Health – Many polyphenols function as antioxidants. Chlorogenic Acid is a polyphenol that has been shown to neutralize several classes of carcinogenic compounds before they can cause cancer.

Cardiovascular Health – High homocysteine concentrations in blood is a risk indicator for cardiovascular disease. Chlorogenic Acid has been shown to aid in the decrease of total plasma homocysteine levels in those who ingested Chlorogenic Acid during clinical trials. Chlorogenic Acid has also shown positive results for treating hypertension. By neutralizing free radicals and regenerating vitamin E, Green Coffee Beans have been shown to inhibit lipid and LDL degradation, thereby promoting optimal cardiovascular health.
Blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic) has also shown to decrease significantly during clinical studies of Chlorogenic Acid ingestion. During clinical trials, there was no difference in body mass index and pulse rate between test groups, nor were any apparent side effects detected. It also inhibits oxidation of the low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol that can damage the arteries and accelerate atherosclerosis. Limiting this process is thought to help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Healthy Blood Sugar Levels – Chlorogenic Acid has been touted as supporting healthy blood sugar levels. A number of population studies identified Chlorogenic Acid users as being substantially less likely to get Type 2 diabetes. Further research has suggested the reason for this as being the effects of the Chlorogenic Acid on glucose metabolism. Glucose is stored in the liver in a polysaccharide called glycogen, which is a long, branched chain of insoluble glucose molecules. In a process known as glycogenolysis, the enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase releases free glucose into the bloodstream, where it circulates to various organs. If glycogenolysis is inhibited, the body gets its energy from fat cells. This reduces blood glucose levels, helping to reduce the symptoms. Also, reducing the number of fat stores leads to weight loss.

The combined benefits of weight loss, cardiovascular health, healthy blood sugar levels and overall disease prevention due to the high levels of antioxidants in Green Coffee Beans all work synergistically to support a healthier, happier and more vibrant you!

Cordyceps Sinensis Viagara

Cordyceps sinensis is a wonderfully versatile mushroom, in terms of it’s many medicinal applications.

Cordyceps sinensis has been applied medicinally for over 2000 years by doctors in China. Western medicine has not always adequately taken Eastern / herbal / traditional medicine into account. The recent discovery of the power of Cordyceps sinensis in the West is the reason for the explosion of popularity of the super mushroom.

Cordycepssinensis.org does make any medical claims, because the authors have no medical background, and are not qualified to make medical statements about Cordyceps sinensis. On Cordycepssinensis.org we will merely report some of the information we have gathered over the years of researhing Cordyceps sinensis.

Chinese friend introduced us to Cordyceps sinensis and we are so amazed with the powerful effects experimenting with it had on our health, that we began reading about it, and now we even run Cordycepssinensis.org as a hobby. Much of the information about Cordyceps sinensis comes from our extensive research on the subject, including conversations with people during our trips to China, including several traditional Chinese healers.

On Cordycepssinensis.org we will attempt to provide a good impression of the properties and potential applications of the medicinal mushroom Cordyceps sinensis.cordyceps sinensis

The healing power of Cordyceps sinensis can help people with fatigue syndrome. Cordyceps sinensis is seen as a very precious medicinal mushroom in China and other Asian countries. For over 2000 years, Cordyceps sinensis has been used as a tonic, to increase health and vitality, combat aging and prevent various (age-related) diseases. Cordyceps sinensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to benefit the working of thekidney and lung meridians. The strengthening of these meridians is said to strengthen the body, making it resilliant against fatigue, night sweats, lower back-pain, decreased libido, impotence, hyperglycemia, severe exhaustion, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and even liver diseases. Cordyceps sinensis has been used medicinally in China for over 2000 years, but has only officially been classified as a medicine in Chinese medicine since 1964.himalayan viagra

Varieties of Cordyceps sinensis:

The Winter Worm and Summer Grass Varieties

Certain varieties of Cordyceps grow parasitically on the caterpillars of particular moths. Some species of Cordyceps are called “winter worm” (these mushrooms grow on a caterpillar, after killing it and filling it with mycelium) and “summer grass”. These endangered mushrooms only occurs in the high mountains (the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau) in southwestern China and Tibet. Fortunately, the mycelia of Cordyceps sinensis can also be grown domestically, using a substrate such as rice. Researchers have found that the mycelia of domestic Cordyceps sinensis varieties contain the same pharmacological components and medicinal properties as the original, wild Cordyceps. This also applies to (domestic) mycelia of Cordyceps militaris.cordyceps sinensis

Cordyceps Sinensis and cardiovascular health:

Cordyceps sinensis has several components that help explain why the medicinal mushroom is so good for the heart and blood vessels. Cordyceps supports a regular heart rhythm, lowers cholesterol, inhibits the clotting of platelets, has an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect and improves blood flow to the heart muscles. In an animal study, Cordyceps sinensis proved to have a healing effect on hypertension.

Laboratory animals on a cholesterol-rich diet which received a hot water extract of Cordyceps sinensis, had lower total cholesterol levels than the controls. The animal study suggests that Cordyceps sinensis counteracts atherosclerosis by improving blood lipids. Various human studies have shown that the use of Cordyceps (about 3 grams per day) leads to significant reduction in cholesterol and triglyceride levels, increase and improve the ratio between HDL and LDL cholesterol levels.

If you still need a reason to love Cordyceps sinensis, just consider how good it is for your heart!

Cordyceps Sinensis nourishes yin and boosts yang:

Cordyceps is classified in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic that nourishes the Yin (Yin stands for structure) and strengthens Yang (Yang stands for function).
The Yin qualities of Cordyceps sinensis are in its antioxidant activity and immune system strengthening properties. Cordyceps stimulates and strengthens the immune system when it is weakened or requires additional support (against infectious diseases, aging, cancer), and inhibits and regulates the immune system when it is overactive (chronic inflammatory diseases) or out of balance (stress, allergies, autoimmune diseases).

The Yang reinforcing quality of Cordyceps expresses itself by increasing the cellular (mitochondrial) energy production and partly by reducing oxidative stress and improving glucose metabolism. Several human studies, including one placebo-controlled study of older people with chronic fatigue, confirmed that Cordyceps increases vitality. Symptoms such as fatigue, cold intolerance, dizziness, tinnitus and memory problems significantly decreased with use of Cordyceps, compared to the control group. In another placebo-controlled study of healthy elderly people, endurance and maximum oxygen capacity significantly increased during exercise (cycling on a stationary bike) after the use of Cordyceps.

A simple and reliable method to see if a preparation has an effect on endurance and fatigue, is to conduct an animal experiment. It may sound cruel, but it is real proof. In an experiment in which mice are forced to swim until they are completely exhausted, it can be measured if mice that have received a supplement have greater endurance. This test used supplementation with a (hot) water extract of Cordyceps sinensis (rich in polysaccharides) to significantly increase endurance and decrease fatigue, partly by improving stress tolerance. The acute stress situation led to the control animals increasing pressure on the adrenal glands and reducing the size of the liver, spleen, thymus and thyroid functions. In the animals that received cordyceps extract, no effect was measured on the stress scale and the weight of these organs. In other words, despite the incredible stress of being to swim for their lives, mice did not react adversely to stress becasue of Cordyceps sinensis. Image all the stressed out people out there… Imagine how good it would be for their health to take Cordyceps sinensis!

Cordyceps sinensis can also benefit people by improving energy production, antioxidant uptake, immunocompetence and stress resistance to delay the aging process.

Cordyceps Sinensis for sexuality and fertility:

Cordyceps sinensis is known as an aphrodisiac, which increases the libido in both men and women. This is especially considered to be the case with those people above… a certain age. This is partly because Cordyceps sinensis enhances the biosynthesis of steroid hormones (such as cortisol, testosterone and estrogen). The production of these hormones decreases with age, leading to a decrease of the libido. Who needs blue chemical pills, when there is such a natural, healthy option? Cordyceps has also been used traditionally for a long time to enhance the fertility of both men and women. Scientists believe that Cordyceps is a suitable supplement for enhancing female fertility and improving the success rate of in-vitro fertilization. In-vitro studies have shown that Cordyceps sinensis produces 17β-estradiol (by ovary cells) and dose-dependently stimulates the expression of enzymes, including StAR (steroidogenic acute regulatory protein) and aromatase. Cordyceps Sinensis and Health

Cordyceps Sinensis treatment for Infectious Diseases:

Cordyceps sinensis stimulates innate immunity and includes anti-fungal, anti-viral (including HIV), antibacterial (including clostridium, streptococci) and larvicidal properties. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners often recommend Cordyceps sinensis to increase immune resistance to infections like colds and the flu.
Cordyceps Sinensis treatment for Chronic inflammatory diseases

MMPs (matrix metalloproteinases) are key enzymes in the degradation of the extracellular matrix. Activation of MMPs plays a central role in chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease characterized by hyperplasia of the synovium * (joint lining) and progressive joint destruction. MMP-1 and MMP-3 are produced by connective tissue cells (fibroblasts) in the synovium.

Inflammatory cytokines, particularly IL-1β (interleukin-1beta) and TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor-alpha), precautions rheumatics damage the joints by increasing local production and activity of MMPs and chemokines. In an in vitro study with synovial fibroblasts from rheumatoid arthritis patients, researchers concluded that cordycepine, a major constituent of Cordyceps sinensis, IL-1β stimulated the production of MMP-1, MMP3 and chemokines inhibits strongly and dose-dependent.
Cordyceps Sinensis Treatment for Illness of the Liver and Kidneys

Cordyceps sinensis stimulates the liver (including assistance to detoxification processes), supports the immune system in fighting (viral) liver infections and inhibits operative changes in the liver (fibrosis, cirrhosis). The medicinal mushroom is often (complementary) used in China for the treatment of liver diseases such as hepatitis A, B and C, liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. In a clinical study where a blend of medicinal mushrooms such as Cordyceps were used to measure effectiveness of the antiviral drug lamivudine in the treatment of hepatitis B, it helped significantly. In another study, liver tests improved the health of all 22 subjects with liver cirrhosis (hepatitis) after three months of 6 to 9 grams of Cordyceps ingestd daily.

Cordyceps sinensis is used in Asian countries to treat kidney disease. The fungus protects the kidneys from damage (drug induced) oxidative stress and inflammation and deterioration of kidney functions. In several human studies involving patients with renal failure, the efficacy of Cordyceps was investigated. The longest duration (10-12 months) used the test subjects 3 to 5 grams of Cordyceps per day, resulting in significant improvement of renal function.

Cordyceps Sinensis treatment for Respiratory Illness:

Cordyceps is used in TCM within the various symptoms and diseases of the airways such as coughing, mucus production, shortness of breath, asthma and COPD. Research is needed to determine the effectiveness of Cordyceps to better identify these indications.

Cordyceps Sinensis treatment for Cancer:

There is much experimental evidence from in vitro studies and animal studies that Cordyceps sinensis an inhibitory effect on the onset and progression of cancer, especially polysaccharides in Cordyceps have a strong anti-cancer activity, partly by strong activation of the immune. * Also sterols and adenosine in Cordyceps have antitumor activity. The medicinal mushroom in countries like Japan, Korea and China by cancer chemotherapy or radiation in addition to frequently used for side effects of conventional treatments such as immunosuppression and the combat effectiveness of cancer therapy to increase.

It is not yet clear how Cordyceps inhibits cancer cell growth. Scientific evidence suggests that several factors:

Strengthens the immune system and the non-specific immunity
Selective inhibition of RNA synthesis, allowing the protein synthesis in cancer cells is disrupted
Inhibition of angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels in cancer tissue)
Induction of tumorcelapoptose (programmed cell death)
Regulation of the disturbed signal transduction in cancer cells (signal transduction is the communication of cells with their environment through receptors and signaling molecules)
Activity as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger
Inhibition of celmutaties
Inhibiting the replication of tumor-inducing virus
Induction of methylation of nucleic acids

Cordyceps supports recovery after cancer treatment. Chemotherapy and radiation often lead to leukopenia (deficiency of white blood cells). Researchers showed in animal studies that Cordyceps sinensis provides for restoring the production of white blood cells after chemotherapy or radiation by restoring bone marrow function.

Cordyceps Sinensis to offset transplant rejection Cordyceps sinensis supplementation inhibits the modulation of the immune rejection of transplanted organs and tissues (heart, kidney, skin,). This has been demonstrated in experimental animal research. Acute rejection of organ and tissue transplants can be successfully suppressed with cyclosporin A. Cyclosporin A inhibits the activity of certain inflammatory cells (CD4 + T-cells) that are largely responsible for acute rejection, other inflammatory cells (CD8 + T cells) play a modest role in acute rejection. After some years, many transplants, despite the use of cyclosporin A, yet repelled due to allograft vasculopathy (degenerative changes of the blood vessels in the graft) caused by CD8 + T cells. After three years in 75% of cases clear allograft vasculopathy occurred after 10 years in 90% of cases. Cordyceps sinensis is able (in vitro) the activity of CD8 + T cells and significantly inhibit (in vivo) allograft vasculopathy counter transplanted organ or tissue making it more “life”.

The effects of Cordyceps Sinensis on Glucose Metabolism

Numerous animal studies have shown that Cordyceps sinensis helps in preventing hyperglycemia (diabetes type 1 or 2) and provides improvements in the (peripheral) insulin sensitivity.

Cordyceps provides for: improvement of insulin secretion by the pancreas and / or inhibition of insulin degradation, reduction of oxidative stress, improvement of glucose-regulating enzymes in the liver (glucokinase, hexokinase), promoting a gradual absorption of glucose from the gastrointestinal tract. In an animal model for insulin-dependent diabetes were orally administered preparations of the mycelium and fruiting bodies of Cordyceps sinensis have similar anti-hyperglycemic effect (determined by oral glucose tolerance test, postprandial * and fasting blood glucose and serum fructosamine). with diabetes, the animals ate and drank less and had less weight than the controls, suggesting that Cordyceps diabetes and liver dysfunction associated catabolism * counters.

More research is desirable to determine whether supplementation with Cordyceps sinensis in diabetics and people with an increased risk of diabetes by insulin resistance (metabolic syndrome) helps to improve glucose metabolism.

In a clinical study, 95% of the diabetic C 3 grams sinensis daily intakes, glycemic levels seen, compared to 54% in the group receiving another treatment was given. In healthy subjects took Cordyceps (3 grams per day) also improved glycemic control with less pronounced fluctuations of glucose over during the day (within the normal range).

The effects of Cordyceps Sinensis on Mood and cognition
The risk of cognitive decline and dementia increases with age. Researchers have found a significant increase in the activity of antioxidant enzymes (glutathione peroxidase, superoxidedismutase, catalase), whose activity was decreased by the aging process. The (ultra) structure of the hippocampus, a brain area in which degenerative changes had occurred, increased strongly by supplementation with Cordyceps. The research suggests that Cordyceps sinensis helps keep the brains healthy with age, both structurally and functionally, partly by improving the antioxidant status.

Since fatigue and depression are closely linked, researchers wanted to know if Cordyceps sinensis has an antidepressant effect. They found confirmation of this hypothesis in a widely used animal model for depression (tail suspension test), in which cordyceps extract (obtained by supercritical fluid extraction with CO2) a significant antidepressant effect showed. The researchers found that the antidepressant activity partly based on influencing the adrenergic * and dopaminergic * systems (and not the serotonergic system). According to the “monoamine hypothesis” monoamines * (norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin) play an important role in the development of depression symptoms.

Mangolia Bark Powder

Support healthy weight loss, a positive mood, immune health and more, with the all-natural, herbal formula of Magnolia.

Magnolia Bark is derived from the Magnolia officinalis tree, which is native to China. The bark contains two unique chemicals, honokiol and magnolol, which exhibit promising anti-cancer and antidepressant properties. Honokiol and magnolol raise the levels of the acetylcholine in the brain, which plays a critical role in promoting a positive mood and lowering stress levels.

Magnolia Bark has also proven to be effective in suppressing the release of cortisol, which disrupts the balance of glucose in the blood.

Improve mood, reduce your risk of cancer and support healthy weight loss with amazing Magnolia.

Organic Raw Maca Root Powder

Maca starts life as a root which is dried and turned into powder.

The powder is approximately 10% protein & contains 20 amino acids, 8 essential amino acids, is 60% carbohydrate & 8.5% fibre.

Maca is abundant in amino acids, phytonutrients, essential fatty acids, vitamins (B1, B2, C & E) & minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sulphur, sodium & iron). Maca has the ability to increase energy & stamina, oxygenate the blood, support neurotransmitter production & increase libido.

The medical & pharmaceutical profession are finding that Maca naturally & optimally balances & supports the endocrine system by aiding in the regulation of healthy hormone production through its adaptogenic properties.

It must be stressed that Maca contains no hormones itself, yet has a rare set of nutrients that nourish the endocrine system, supports the adrenal glands & the thyroid to produce hormones in proper dosages determined by the physical needs of an individual.

The medicinal properties of can provide relief from both menopause and andropause symptoms & can slow down the aging process by maintaining the correct levels of oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and human growth hormone (HGH).

When I found out about Maca & the amazing properties it has in relation to fitness, I knew that it had to be encompassed in Ignite Ultra v & so began months of painstaking research into Maca & its properties.

Maca was chosen for its increased metabolic properties; for its testosterone raising properties & for the natural “steroid” like properties that improve workout performance, endurance, stamina, strength & muscle gain.

Many users of Maca report a markedly noticeable increase in stamina after less than a week of using Maca. The increase in stamina may be the result of more stable blood sugar levels combined with the strengthening effect Maca has on the adrenal. Having more stable blood sugars & healthy adrenal function means more energy will be available for exercise.

Maca taken prior to exercise from carbohydrate angle will improve workout performance by supplying muscles with the much needed glycogen they need for high intensity workouts.

In addition to the carbohydrates, Maca also contains easily digestible, high quality protein, efa’s & minerals such as zinc, calcium & magnesium which have been proven to aid in both performance & recovery.

Increased stamina levels are ideal for runners & cyclists, but less obviously, better stamina helps your fat burning efforts with longer, easier or quicker cardio routines. Increased stamina will also make annoying chores less of an effort & leave you with more energy to hit the gym in the evening.

Maca also provides mental stability. We all know we need to be clear headed to train intensively especially when you are going for a personal best. Another benefit of Maca is a positive mental outlook. Maca users often report a more positive mental outlook even after a few days use which may explain why people using Maca lose weight & gain muscle simply because they are more motivated to exercise.

Sport, weight training & exercise in general come down to the Central Nervous System. Maca is the medicine for the adrenals that theoretically allows the CNS to recover more rapidly allowing for more regular high intensity workouts without experiencing burnout.

Maca helps in weight loss. Maca increases the metabolism to lose fat and balance the hyroid. Maca also improves the body’s glucose tolerance (blood sugar levels) so you possibly lose weight due to decreased hunger cravings. Alternatively, as you won’t have spikes in blood sugar, Maca may create better emotional stability which enables for better food choices.