Black Raspberry
What it is: It is a round fruit that looks like blackberry.How it works: Raspberries are rich in anthocyanins, which are polyphenolic compounds, and in ellagic acid. Their antioxidant activity is important for health, as it helps suppress inflammation and makes cell reproduction important. Moreover, it blocks the activity of the enzymes that promote inflammations, helping in the reduction of peptic ulcer and other inflammations of the digestive system.In which products you can find it:
Blackberry
What it is: They are known as blackberries and their existence dates back to the Neolithic Age. Anthocyanins in blackberries are responsible for their dark color How it works: Blackberries are rich in vitamins C and Κ and dietary fibers, as well as manganese and folic acid. Moreover, they contain many phytochemicals, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, salicylic acid and ellagic acid, giving them anti-cancer, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.In which products you can find it:
Borage Oil
What it is: Borage oil is an extract produced by the seeds of the borage plant, an annual plant of the Boraginaceae family. How it works: Borage oil is the richest, commercially available source of GLA fatty acids (gamma-linolenic acid), which are known for their contribution to women’s good hormonal health, good skin health and many other uses. This oil is used as a gamma-linolenic acid supplement.In which products you can find it:
Broccoli Sprouts
What it is: They are broccoli blossoms, and they are highly nutritious. How it works: : Compared to classic broccoli, its sprouts have a higher glucoraphanin content, which is converted to sulforaphane and seems to have anti-cancer properties.In which products you can find it:
Chlorella
What it is: : It is freshwater algae, similar to spirulina. How it works: It is rich in iron and vitamin Β12. It seems to contribute to the overall health of the body, mainly due to its antioxidant activity, the elimination of toxins (detoxification) and boosting effect. In which products you can find it:
Coriander Leaf
What it is: Coriandrum sativum, also known as coriander, cilantro, Chinese parsley or dhania, is a plant-herb of the Apiaceae family. Coriander is native to regions extending from South Europe and North Africa to Southwest Asia. Although sometimes only the fruits are edible, the seeds are often used as spice or as an additional ingredient in other foods. How it works: Besides its high content of chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals, research has shown that coriander can enhance the detoxifying effect and the natural capacity of the body to eliminate heavy metals.In which products you can find it:
Cranberry
What it is: Cranberry or “Vaccinum Oxycoccus” is a delicious fruit with intense red color. It grows in North Europe, as well as in North America. It is said that the name of the plant comes from the pink color of its flowers that look like the head of a crane. How it works: Cranberries are a rich source of antioxidants such as proanthocyanidins, and they contribute to protection against many diseases – mainly, in maintaining a healthy urinary tract. In which products you can find it:
Dandelion Leaf
What it is: It is a flowering, herbaceous plant, also known as Taraxacum officinale or dandelion. How it works: Dandelion boosts the detoxification mechanisms of the liver, helps detoxicate from environmental pollutants (e.g. CCl4), and has protective action on the liver at large amounts of alcohol. In which products you can find it:
Elderberry
What it is: Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a plant in the form of a shrub or tree and can reach 10 meters in height. It is also found in Greece as wild growing, on wet woodlandsHow it works: Research demonstrates its potential value in boosting the immune system against the influenza virus, thanks to the impressive flavonoid profile that distinguishes it.In which products you can find it:
Enzyme Blend
What it is: It is a specially designed mixture of digestive enzymes that contains lipases, proteases and amylases.How it works: Enzymes have a unique property to affect the rates of chemical reactions (usually speed them up), without actually participating in the various reactions. These enzymes participate in and facilitate digestion.In which products you can find it:
Flaxseed Oil
Linseed oil contains extremely high levels of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid, and is an ideal oil to compensate for the excessively high percentage of omega-6 fatty acids contained in the standard diet of the western world.
Ginger Rhizome
What it is: Ginger is the root of the plant Zingiber officinale, which is used both in medicine and as a spice in food or as an exotic delicacy. It is a root which is used in traditional Chinese medicine. How it works: Ginger is widely recognized for its therapeutic properties. It seems that it can improve the symptoms of nausea, and in general of gastrointestinal disorders, symptoms such as colic, gas and indigestion. Moreover, it has been found to help with the symptoms of cold, such as paleness of the skin, cold hands and weak pulse. It soothes symptoms of the respiratory system such as cough. It stimulates blood circulation, healing chilblains and bad circulation of limbs. It lowers blood pressure and high fever and has antiseptic properties, making it important for gastrointestinal infections, including some types of food poisoning.In which products you can find it:
Kale Leaf
What it is: Collard greens, or kale cabbage belongs to the Brassica Oleracea family, where we find broccoli, cauliflower, green vegetables and Brussels sprouts. It is a good source of antioxidants, the most important of which are carotenoids and the rich in sulfur sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol. Moreover, it contains large quantities of vitamins A, B and K and has the highest vitamin C concentration of all vegetables. How it works: : It is classified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) as top in content of antioxidant, anti-cancer and phytochemicals. It shields the defense of our body, strengthens the nervous and skeletal systems and improves cell regeneration. Moreover, it relieves from stomach upsets, helps heart function and, due to high content of lutein and zeaxanthin – antioxidants of the family of carotenoids – it contributes to the reduction of the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.In which products you can find it:
Larch Tree Arabinogalactan
What it is: Arabinogalactan is a biopolymer that consists of monosaccharides of arabinose and galactose. It is a form of fiber that is found in many plants, but in bigger quantities in coniferous trees, such as pine. How it works: Arabinogalactans are soluble fibers that feed intestinal bacteria and help activate certain immune cells to support the optimal functioning of the immune system.In which products you can find it:
Montmorency Tart Cherry
What it is: : It is a variety of cherry that is usually grown in North America but originates from France. It contains natural melatonin, antioxidants and anthocyanins. How it works: Studies have shown that the administration of Montmorency cherry contributes to the advent and quality of sleep, increases aerobic endurance in people who practice sport and supports the health of the joints and the cardiovascular system. In which products you can find it:
Nettle Leaf
What it is: Nettle belongs to the genus of angiosperm plants Urtica and the Urticaceae family. It is an herbaceous, wild growing plant that grows in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America. Its scientific name is Urtica dioica. How it works: Nettle is an important source of calcium and magnesium. Moreover, it is rich in fatty acids, amino acids, mineral salts and phosphates, calcium, flavonoids, iron, folic acid, sulfur, potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, chlorine, sodium, selenium, boron, silica and zinc. It also contains many phytochemicals, such as lycopene, beta-carotene, trace elements, caffeic acid, malic acid, acetic acid and betaine that prevent the formation of free radicals caused by damage to cells and DNA. Today, nettle is used for allergies, hypertension, prostatic hyperplasia and diabetes. It also has diuretic and antirheumatic properties, and also boosts circulation.In which products you can find it:
Olive Oil
What it is: It is the oil that comes from the fruits of the olive tree. Olive oil contains high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) as well as a plethora of bioactive components. For the most part, olive oil consists of omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acids.How it works: The monounsaturated fatty acids of olive oil seem to relate to protection against the risk of cardiovascular disease. Its contribution to nutrition programs for “good heart health” is its high content of antioxidant polyphenols and its capacity to compete with the omega-6 fatty acids without having negative effect on omega-3 fatty acids. Moreover, its phenolic components have exhibited anti-inflammatory and chemoprotective properties.In which products you can find it:
Parsley Leaf
What it is: It is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the genus Petroselinum, to the Apiaceae family, indigenous in central Mediterranean. Parsley is a source of flavonoids and antioxidants, especially luteolin, apigenin, folic acid and vitamins Κ, C and ΑHow it works: Parsley leaves promote the health of the urinary tract and are rich in flavonoids, especially apigenin, which helps significantly in the health of the prostate. It also relieves from difficult menstruation and is useful for asthma and cough.In which products you can find it:
Pea Protein
What it is: They are the proteins contained in the pea fruit. It is a rich source of essential amino acids for the bodyHow it works: : Pea protein is a good source of arginine and is of vegetable origin, being a substitute for animal proteins, such as milk casein.In which products you can find it:
Probiotic: Bifidobacterium
What it is: : It is a group of bacteria that are called probiotics and usually live in our intestine and our stomach, but also in the vagina. One species, called Bifidobacterium bifidum (B. bifidum), has received great attention as being beneficial for health.How it works: The administration of Bifidobacterium seems to help in the improvement of the intestinal barrier and to contribute to maintaining a period of remission in cases of ulcerative colitis. They help our body perform basic functions, such as digestion and prevention from harmful bacteria.In which products you can find it:
Probiotics: Lactobacillus
What it is: It is a genus of “friendly” bacteria that usually live in our digestive system, urinary tract and genital system, without causing diseases. Moreover, they can be found in some fermented foods, such as yogurt, and in food supplements. How it works: Studies have shown that their administration can contribute to the reduction of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and the prevention of diarrhea, and helps in digestion, colic in babies, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), inflammation of the colon, stomachache, constipation and many other conditions.In which products you can find it:
Reishi Full Spectrum
What it is: : Ganoderma lucidum is a white basidiomycete (basidiomycete macrofungus), that belongs to the fungus family Polyporacea. It -has been widely used as the “mushroom of immortality”. How it works: It has many nutrients with main active ingredients being triterpenoids, polysaccharides, fatty acids, proteins and trace elements. Its antioxidant activity helps reduce oxidative stress and might also act against cancer.In which products you can find it:
Reishi Mycelia
It is a mushroom that comes from Asia. It has many nutrients with main active ingredients, triterpenoids, polysaccharides, fatty acids, proteins and trace elements. Its antioxidant action helps reduce oxidative stress while potentially acting as anticancer.
Rice Protein
What it is: Rice is a monocotyledonous plant of the Poaceae or Gramineae family, found in two species (Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima) with origin from the tropical and subtropical South Asia and Africa. 7.13gr of protein is included per 100gr of white long grain rice. How it works: Amino acids that are found in a high percentage in rice are cysteine and methionine. It is an alternative source of proteins for people who do not consume animal foods.In which products you can find it:
Sea Buckthorn Berry
What it is: Sea buckthorn (Hippophae L.) is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Eleagnaceae family. How it works: Sea buckthorn berry has high vitamin C content (with average content about 15 times higher than orange) and other natural antioxidants, such as vitamin E, flavonoids, carotenoids (including lycopene, zeaxanthin and beta-carotene) and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Moreover, sea buckthorn contains omega-3, omega-6, omega-9 and the rare omega-7, highly important for the reduction of the risk of type II diabetes, atherosclerotic plaque formation, and reduction of an inflammation marker called C-reactive protein (CRP), which is related to increased risk of heart attack and cerebral attack. The nutrients and the phytochemical ingredients of the fruits of sea buckthorn have a positive effect against inflammations, cancer and other diseases.In which products you can find it:
Sea Buckthorn Leaf
What it is: Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae L.) is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Eleagnaceae familyHow it works: Sea buckthorn leaves contain large quantities of calcium, magnesium, calcium, beta-carotene, flavonoids, lycopene, polyphenols and vitamin Ε that generally fight free radicals. Antioxidants and flavonoids can lower cholesterol, following studies that have been conducted. Moreover, if lycopene is added to our daily diet, it has been proven to reduce the chances of development of cancers of the prostate, stomach and intestine. Dried sea buckthorn leaves are rich in polyunsaturated fats, edible fibers, proteins, minerals, trace elements and carbohydrates. They have high content of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Moreover, sea buckthorn leaves have something that is not contained in the fruit – that is, protein in a percentage of 24%.In which products you can find it:
Shiitake Full Spectrum
What it is: Shiitake mushroom is edible, originating from Asia. It has spicy taste and is a rich source of proteins, B-complex vitamins, potassium, niacin, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and selenium. Moreover, the mushroom has low content of sodium and glucose and is a rich source of plant fibersHow it works: : Studies have shown that it contributes to boosting the immune system, due to is main active substance, lentinan, and it also has anti-cancer propertiesIn which products you can find it:
Shiitake Mycelia
What it is: Shiitake mushroom is edible, originating from Asia. It has spicy taste and is a rich source of proteins, B-complex vitamins, potassium, niacin, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and selenium. Moreover, the mushroom has low content of sodium and glucose and is a rich source of plant fibers. How it works: Studies have shown that it contributes to boosting the immune system, due to is main active substance, lentinan, and it also has anti-cancer properties.In which products you can find it:
Spinach Leaf
What it is: It is a vegetable with thick triangular leaves that are near the root with a dark green color and smooth or wavy surface. How it works: Spinach is rich in nutrients. It is a source of iron, selenium, zinc, calcium, magnesium, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, as well as B-complex and C vitamins. It contributes to proper functioning of the intestine, and against anemia, in boosting the immune system as well as the nervous system.In which products you can find it:
Spirulina
What it is: It is a cyanobacterium that belongs to the genus Arthrospira. It consists of many cells that form colonies in the form of threads which, most times, are spiral, which it is named after. It lives and grows in water rich in carbonates and bicarbonates with alkaline pH (up to 11). How it works: Spirulina is one of the richest sources of nature of plant pigments (such as chlorophyll, carotenoids and phycocyanins) and a highly digestible protein (usually over 55%), while it provides vitamins and minerals, fatty acids and other compounds of vital importance for the body. It has antioxidant, antimutagenic and anti-inflammatory properties.In which products you can find it:
Stabilized Rice Bran
What it is: Rice bran is the outer covering of the rice grain and is often removed during processing. How it works: Rice bran is quite high in B vitamins such as thiamine, niacin and Β6, all of which play a vital role in energy production, cardiovascular health and avoiding depression. Moreover, it contains over 100 known antioxidants, among which are tocotrienols, tocopherols, alpha-lipoic acid (which also recycles antioxidants, such as those of vitamins C and Ε when depleted), coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and many carotenoids. It is also known to contain the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase and catalase.In which products you can find it:
Strawberry
What it is: It is a fruit that belongs to the Rosaceae family. Strawberry grows in forested and semi-forested areas. How it works: Strawberry has many beneficial properties; it is rich in nutrients such as B-complex vitamins and a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Moreover, it contains significant quantities of manganese, potassium, iron and plant fibers. Thanks to its high content in phenols (anthocyanins, that give it its red color, prevailing), it has antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and cardiotonic properties. Lutein and zeaxanthin that it contains are known for their beneficial effects on vision.In which products you can find it:
Watercress Leaf
What it is: : It has the scientific name Nasturtium officinale. Its origin is from Europe and today it is found in many parts of the earth, close to lakes, streams, rivers and ravines. It is eaten fresh in various salads, and boiled as vegetable in soups, etc. How it works: Watercress contains quite high quantities of the antioxidant carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, as well as vitamins (Α, B1, B2, C and Ε) and minerals (iodine, calcium, iron, phosphorus and sulfur). It boosts the defense of the body even more and helps treat respiratory disorders such as common cold and cough. In which products you can find it:
Wheatgrass Juice
What it is: Wheatgrass is a food prepared by the cotyledons of the common wheat plant, Triticum aestivumHow it works: Wheatgrass juice is rich in chlorophyll, which can contribute to good intestine functioning. Moreover, it is rich in carotenoids, vitamins and minerals, as well as in enzymes beneficial for health, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD). It is considered to be one of the most detoxifying foodsIn which products you can find it: