ORAC is the short form for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, a method of measuring antioxidant capacities in biological samples in vitro. ORAC test measures a food’s antioxidant ability to neutralize free radicals and potentially mitigate health imbalance.
Maqui berry as one, is already a powerful antioxidant fruit. And now blended with other power fruit berries exceeds more than 50 times the antioxidant content of red wine grapes. The unique blend of Maqui, Acai, Raspberry, Pomegranate, and Blue Berry juices creates a powerful antioxidant cocktail that is rich in vitamins (B1, B2, B3, C and E), minerals (Calcium, Potassium, and Phosphorus), essential fatty acids (Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9), essential amino acids, protein and fiber.
Independently, let us check the health benefits of each of these power berries.
MAQUI.
The purple colored Maqui berry has its source and roots in the lands of Chile. They are believed to be the secret source of strength by the original Mapuche Indians during their war against the Incas and Spaniards in their attempt to conquer them but failed. The warriors’ legendary strength and stamina are largely contributed to drinking a fermented maqui drink several times a day.Grown and gathered by these original Mapuche Indians and adopted by the more recent local inhabitants of that area, the berries have shown sensational properties in aiding the detox process and defending the body through the action of its antioxidant capabilities.
Maqui (pronounced mack-ee) is claimed to be the best berry in the world as studies have found the following:
- It yields higher ORAC than any other berry discovered , and contains an extra molecule of oxygen.
- Antioxidant levels higher than Acai ( pls check the chart)
- The best and MOST SUCCESSFUL in weight loss supplements.
Health Benefits you can get from the Maqui Berry:
1. High in both anthocyanins and polyphenols- which are powerful antioxidants that protect cells from free radicals, oxidative stress, promoting a healthy response to inflammation and supporting bodily functions to enhance healthy aging.
2. Combats free radicals before harming human health
3. Helps control inflammation & overall joint pains
4. Reduces LDL levels (bad cholaterol)
5. Supports low blood pressure
6. Aids in cancer prevention
7. Reduces allergic reaction
8. Helps prevent microvascular damage caused by diabetes and high blood sugar
9. Prevents diabetes induced retinopathy (blindness)
10. Reduces micro vascular problems that leads to heart attack and strokes
11. Neutralizes certain enzymes that cause inflammation and pain. In one study, Maqui reduced the expression of the COX-2 enzyme, which is one of the main enzymes that cause pain and connective tissue issues
12. Helps raise the energy levels in your body (for strength and stamina)
13. Treats ailments such as sore throat, diarrhea, ulcers and fevers
14. Detoxifies the digestive system
15. Improves your mental focus and promotes neurological well-being
16. Helps get rid of bloating
17. Helps get rid of bad breath
18. Helps with constipation problems
19. Helps with metabolic weight loss and can aid in the metabolism process.
20. Neutralizes the damage inflicted by free radicals on the cells of your body.
21. Helps to lessen the impact of aging on your skin and the other external and internal organs of your body.
22. Helps reverse the harmful effects of toxins and harmful substances that are in your body
23. Helps improve the tone and tract of your digestive system.
POMEGRANATE.
Pomegranate has been found to be good for Blood Pressure & Heart
Studies have shown that supplementing with pomegranate extract slows down the development of arteriosclerosis, lowers systolic blood pressure and improves the lipid profile, also reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Natural ACE-Inhibits
In a clinical study of ten human subjects, pomegranate juice polyphenols lowered the activity of ACE by 36 %.
Health Benefits of Pomegranate:
- Rich source of the antioxidant
- Has potential protective effects toward LDL oxidation
- Reduces high blood pressure and Chronic stress
- Has positive effects on prostate cancer (study, by the University of California in Los Angeles)
- Has ellagic acid- particularly effective in the inhibition of lung cancer caused by tobacco
- Helps prevent Coronary artery disease
- Helps prevent Arteriosclerosis
- Helps fight heart disease among diabetics
- May inhibit viral infections
- May have antibacterial effects
- Fights dental plaque
ACAI
Acai is a member of the palm tree family that is native to Central and Southern part of America. This fruit is primarily full of anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants has been known to maintain the healthy condition of the skin and also the human body in general by boosting the immune system and promote healing.
Acai berry is one of the most taken anti-oxidant rich food supplement today. Indeed, it is a very healthy food that can help you achieve that ideal body condition.
Health benefits of the Acai berry:
- The phenols contained within the Acai berry help protect the body from disease.
- It has its myriad of antioxidants and other minerals needed to provide nutrients and free radical scavengers.
- The chemical compounds that are found in the Acai berry include compounds that are anti-mutagenic, this in turn helps fight against cellular degeneration; hence, prevent attacks against your DNA.
- It strengthens the body in many ways, even in sexual responses. Acai berry has been called "The Viagra of the Amazon."
- It contains phytoceuticals which are similar to the compound found in wine grapes. They aid in the fight against weight gain and other key areas like wellness in the mind and body, hence the sense of well being.
- It contains high levels of antioxidants and is classified as a "super" or "powerful" food due to the fact they help restore other antioxidants like Vitamins C and E as well as glutathione.
- As pathogens, antigens, carcinogens and mutagens enter the body or which have been created by the human metabolism cause havoc to cell membranes and mitochondrial DNA. The Acai berry fights these by the use of phytonutrients and eliminating stress
- Vision is often one thing affected as people get older- related diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. This is reversed however with the aid of the Acai berry's antioxidants and the high levels of antioxidants.
- It contains the right quality fatty acids your body needs like (omega) iron, amino acids, dietary fibre and other vitamins including vitamin P. All of which aid the cells in transferring nutrients in to the cell and performing other important functions.
- Enzymes and other co-factors that are seen as vital nutrients in the digestion process are all are found within the Acai berry. It can also assist with acid reflux and other ailments as a result of poor or incorrectly functioning digestive systems.
- It provides youthful- like energy as it strengthens the bodies immune system and freeing up energy for other uses that are needed on a day to day basis.
- It has some of the same properties as the likes of Olive oil by lowering the amount of LDL cholesterol. These types of fatty acids transport and aid in the absorbency of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E and K.
- It is loaded with Vitamins B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), C (Ascorbic acid), E (Tocopherols), iron potassium and phosphorous are all vital to the cell's well being. These are all found within the Acai berry.
- It has flavonoid antioxidants that aid all aspects of circulatory health. Thus, strengthens the veins, protects against stroke, heart attacks and help stop atherosclerosis.
- The phytochemicals in the flavonoids (Polyphenols) are anti-mutagenic, first fighting off cancerous causing cells, strengthening the immune system along with other potential physiological effects of anthocyanins include radiation protection, chemo protection, vaso-protective and anti inflammatory agents.
- It is unique as far as fruits sugar levels go. It is one of only a few fruits that have low levels of sugar in it and at the same time helps the body's pancreas regulate the flow of sugar.
- It has Iron and fibre that are important part of everyone's dietry needs and this is one of the key features contained within the Acai berry.
- It helps people sleep more normally and provides the nutrients to the muscles, helping them perform better and relax better.
- The proteins in cellular building blocks which are Amino acids and components of proteins are found within the Acai berry, which has more protein than eggs and is loaded with amino acids.
- The compounds found in the Acai berry are legionary and for centuries in folk law medicine the Acai berry has been used as a way of cleansing and detoxifying the body.
- Potassium, sulphur, magnesium and phosphorous in acai berry are often the main Macro minerals needed that people cannot get enough of. Sulphur is known to improve the fight against acne, magnesium can help women with menopausal complications and potassium has been known to assist in improving heart health.
BLUEBERRY
The fruit is a berry 5–16 millimetres (0.20–0.63 in) diameter with a flared crown at the end; they are pale greenish at first, then reddish-purple, and finally indigo when ripe. They have a sweet taste when mature, with variable acidity.
You will be happy to know that the properties of blueberry can help to cure diabetes and many other health problems. Blueberries contain hipogliceminete which has the same effect as spinach, pumpkin, celery, barley and bean pods . Several products containing blueberry extracts acts as a natural substitute for insulin.
Other Health Benefits:
- Contains vitamin A and C which help to improve eye-sight, blood circulation, and can also prevent diseases like pigmentosa, glaucoma, myopia and retinitis.
- It helps to heal wounds as it accelerates tissue regeneration
- It also helps to restore normal vision by enhancing visual acuity
- It also helps to improve digestion
- It also repairs the blood vessel walls
RASPBERRY
Raspberry is a red spherical berry that grows continuously on the branches. It is harvested when it comes off the torus/receptacle easily and has turned a deep color (red, black, purple, or golden yellow, depending on the species). This is when the fruits are most ripe and sweetest. Excess fruit can be made into raspberry jam or frozen.
Health Benefits of Raspberry
Antioxidants in Raspberries: Vitamin C, dietary fiber, B vitamins, folic acid, magnesium, copper, iron and ellagic acid, quercitin, anthocyanins pigments, catechins, and salicylic acid.
Other Health Benefits:
- The fresh juice, mixed with little honey, makes an excellent refrigerant beverage, to be taken to reduce fever.
- Raspberry can help increase breast milk after the baby is born.
- Externally, because of its astringent qualities, raspberry tea is used as a gargle, mouthwash. It can also be used for bleeding gums and other oral inflammations.
- Raspberries contain an antioxidant ellagic acid which protects your cells from becoming damaged and slows the growth of abnormal cells. Ellagic acid retains its potency after heating, freezing and concentration processing.
- Eating red raspberries may possibly prevent cancer by inhibiting the abnormal division of cells. Research has found that black raspberries appear to be as helpful as red raspberries in preventing or slowing the growth of cancer. In a study it was shown that one cup of raspberries per week will stop prostate cancer growth for a period of up to one week.
- Golden raspberry may help normalize glucose levels and therefore may be helpful to people with diabetes.
- Raspberry relieves urinary irritation, and soothes the kidneys and the entire urinary tract.
- Raspberries contain powerful antioxidants that can prevent overgrowth of certain bacteria and fungi in the body.
- Raspberry can help prevent age-related cognitive decline.
- Raspberry can prevent degeneration of eyesight.
- Raspberry promotes healthy nails, bones, teeth, and skin.
- Raspberry tea is a gentle anti-diarrhea.
