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"Longevity super food", perhaps the most nutritional rich fruit on the planet. More beta-carotene than any other food on Earth! Over 600 different antioxidant carotenoids in each berry. Unique polysaccharides which fortify the immune system. Goji berries, (Lycium Barbarum), sometimes called wolfberries are sweet burnt-red fruit native to Asia. They contain 18 amino acids, 21 trace minerals (the main ones are zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium and phosphorus. Goji berries are the richest source of carotenoids, including beta-carotene (more than carrots),of all known foods or plants on earth! They contain 500 times more vit. C, by weight, than oranges, making them the second only to camu. Camu berries are the richest vit. C source on Earth. Goji berries also contains vitamins B1, B2, B6 and vit E. Contains two secretogoque compounds (sesquiterpenoids) that stimulate the production of human growth hormone. Gojis are the only food known to influence the secretion of human growth hormone, a key factor in fighting disease.
Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) units per 100 grams:
Oranges -750, Raspberries - 1,220, Blueberries - 2,400, Raisins - 2,830, Goji Berries- 25,300
An ORAC Measurement is a standardized test to measure the Total Antioxidant Potency of food and nutritional supplements.
Known as the "happy berry" for it's youthful effects, excellent source of protein and amino acids, blood, liver and kidney tonic. A good daily intake is 10-30 grams ( a small handful)
Goji Berries taste delicious in cereals, yogurts, trail mix or salads. Add them to smoothies or recipes for muffins and bread. You can also consume Goji berries in tea, or simply by themselves
Beta-1.3-Glucan is a polysacharide ( a complete type of carbohydrate molecule) with immune-stimulating properties. Specifically: it stimulate the activity of macrophages, immune cells that destroy cellular debris, microorganisms, and abnormal cells by surrounding and digestin them. Beta-1,3-D glucan is a supplemental form of beta-1,3-glucan made from the cell walls of baker's yeast. Despite its origin, it does not contain any yeast proteins. It is useful for treating many bacterial, viral and fungal diseases. It can also kill tumor cells and increase bone-marrow production. Because of its ability to protect the immune system, beta-1,3-D glucan may protect against the effects of aging, Studies done as early as the 1970s, have found that it can reduce the size of cancerous tumors in rats. Further investigation has show beta-1.3-D-glucan to be a potent agent for healing sores and ulcers in women who have undergone mastectomies.
(from Dr's Phillis and James Balch, Prescription for Nutritional Healing book, pg. 64)
Milk Thistle regenerates liver cells and protects them against the action of liver poisons. It aids the rehabilitation process after acute hepatitis, gallbladder disease or exposure to alcohol, drug or chemical abuse.
BarleyMax has a broad spectrum of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, amino acids and trace minerals in a natural, non-synthetic form, that is easily assimilated. Barley is high in calcium, iron, all the essential amino acids,chlorophyll, flavonoids, vitamin C. Organically grown Alfalfa is one of the most mineral rich foods, with roots that grow 130 feet into the earth. Dr. James Balch, MD and Phyllis Balch, CNC share the many benefits of barley and alfalfa in their book Prescription for Nutritional Healing. Dr. Balch also states that barley and alfalfa have been found to assist the body in the healing of intestinal ulcers, colon disorders, pancreatitis, gastritis, liver disorders, eczema, hemorrhoids, asthma, high blood pressure, anemia, constipation, body and breath odors, bleeding gums, infections, burns, athlete's foot, cancer and is an effective anti-inflammatory. Try BarleyMax for week and see what it can do for you! For nutritional and other information on BarleyMax, feel free to visit www.barleymax.com
Are an extremely valuable source of oxygen, enzymes, antioxidants, proteins and minerals in their most natural form which the body can easily assimilate. Sprouts are readily digested with the help of large quantities of enzymes they contain. Which organic beans can you use? The best is Mung, then Garbanzo, Adzuki and Lentils. Most seeds are edible and can be sprouted
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