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Herb and botanical sales continueto increase worldwide. In fact, naturally derived herbal and botanical extractswill experience some of the fastest growth among the major nutraceuticalingredient groups, according to “World Nutraceutical Ingredients to 2015,” arecent study published by the Freedonia Group, Cleveland, OH.In 2010, the botanical and natural ingredient export trade reachedapproximately $33 billion, according to the Market News Service (MNS)“Medicinal Plant and Extracts” report, published in the MNS December 2011bulletin. By 2015, the international herb supplement and remedies market isexpected to reach $93 billion, according to a report by San Jose, CA-basedGlobal Industry Analysts, Inc.There are multiple reasons for this continued gain in popularity.Fundamentally, “In many countries throughout the globe, botanicals are thefirst choice in preventative health,” said Michael Wang, president, NuLivScience USA, Walnut, CA.Why people are07
03 2013
What’s the differences between red clover isoflavones and soybean isoflavones- READ MORE...
What’s the differences between red clover isoflavones and soybean isoflavonesBefore we tell the differences between redclove isoflavones and soybean isoflavones, we need to figure out whatisoflavone is and the availability of natural botanical sources of isoflavones.What are isoflavones?Isoflavones are water-soluble chemicals found inmany plants. According to Wikipeida, Isoflavones comprise a class of organic compounds, often naturally occurring, related to the isoflavonoids.Manyact as phytoestrogens in mammals. Some are termed antioxidants because of theirability to trap singlet oxygen. Isoflavones are a structurally specialgroup of flavonoids with the B-ring linked to the C-3 position of the C-ring.Isoflavones are known as phytoestrogens because they possess estrogen-likefunction, have attracted tremendous academic and commercial interest, especiallyin the last two decades. The main benefits of isoflavones are Sources of isoflavonesFlavonoids are
Most likely you’ve heard recent rumblings about DMAA. DMAA, or 1,3-dimethylamylamine, is an ingredient said to elevate mood, improve cognition, and produce a relaxed but alert state. Controversy stems from the nature of the ingredient’s origins, with some questioning whether DMAA is in fact a constituent of geranium oil (Pelargonium spp.), as others claim.DMAA is also synthetically produced, most notably by pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly, which filed for a patent in 1944 for the drug DMAA as a nasal decongestant, which was ultimately trademarked in 1971 as Forthane. While the Forthane trademark has expired, dietary supplement forms of DMAA said to be derived from geranium oil became popular for weight loss and bodybuilding.After being reintroduced as a supplement in 2005 by the now-infamous BALCO Labs sports-doping operation, DMAA afterwards appeared as a legitimate ingredient in dozens of weight-loss and bodybuilding formulations from different manufacturers, including Jack3d 
The sports nutrition market saw quite a bitof action in the last couple years. Between U.S. Olympic swimmer Jessica Hardytesting positive for the stimulant clenbuterol, which she blamed on the dietarysupplement she was taking, to Greek Olympic athlete Fani Halkia, who also cameup dirty on her drug test, suggesting the vitamin supplements she took were thepossible culprits, the sports nutrition industry is a busy market. “The sports nutrition and weight-losscategory is one of the biggest and fastest growing categories according toNutrition Business Journal, which recently reported the category grew at 7.6percent to $2.7 billion in sales for 2008,” said Scott Steil, president, NutraBridge. “Given the upward shift in both health education and individualresponsibility for maintaining one’s own health, consumers have clearly madeliving a healthy, active lifestyle a priority. The robust growth in the sportsnutrition market proves supplements are a core p05
15 2013
What is Ursolic acid- READ MORE...
Ursolicacid Ursolicacid is a pentacyclic triterpene acid, used in cosmetics that is also capableof inhibiting various cancer cell types by inhibiting the STAT3 activation pathway,one of which includes human fibrosarcoma by reducing expression of matrixmetalloproteinase-9 via glucocorticoid receptors. It may also decreaseproliferation of cancer cells and induce apoptosis.[4] Ursolic acid has alsobeen shown to inhibit JNK expression and IL-2 activation of JURKAT leukemic TCells leading to the reduction in proliferation and T cell activation. Ursolicacid is present in many plants, including apples, basil, bilberries,cranberries, elder flower, peppermint, rosemary, lavender, oregano, thyme,hawthorn, and prunes. Bearberry contain large quantities of ursolic acid andrelated compounds. Ursolicacid can serve as a starting material for synthesis of more potent bioactivederivatives, such as antitumor agents. It has been found to reduce muscleatrophy and to st05
14 2013
What is Triterpenoids benefits- READ MORE...
What is Triterpenoids Triterpenoids, whichextract from Sympcocos Racenosa, are a group of Terpenes (isoprenoids) isdefined as terpenoid derviatives of triterpene molecules, including Oleanolicacid found in honey mesquite, garlic, java apple, etc.; Ursolic acid – apples,basil, bilberries, cranberries, elder flower, peppermint, lavender, etc.,moronic acid – Rhus javanica (a sumac), mistletoe, etc. and Betulinic acidfound in the bark of several species of plants such as birch. SympcocosRacenosa is the dominant tree which use to extract Triterpenoids.1. CancersIn a study of “Pentacyclic Triterpenes of the Lupane, Oleanane and Ursane Group as Tools in Cancer Therapy” by Melanie N. Laszczyk, © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart • New York, posted in Thieme Ejoiurnals, researchers found in abstract that Triterpene acids as well as triterpene monoalcohols and diols also show an antioxidative potential. The pharmacological potential of triterpenes of the lupane, o
What is Olive Leaf Extract Oleuropein, what is benefitsof Olive Leaf Extract Oleuropein Oleuropein is the active ingredient found ingreen olives and olive leaf. Olive leaf extracts are made from the fresh ordried leaves of the same plant species that produces olive fruit and olive oil.The effectiveness of olive leaf extract depends largerly on the on the rate of oleuropein.Oleuropein and its metabolite hydroxytyrosol have powerful antioxidant activityin vivo and in vitro. In addition, the compounds leine, oleasterol andglycoside oleoside reside within the olive leaf. Oleuropein Benefits The oleuropein in olive leaf is a naturalwide-spectrum antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal. It hasproven to be useful in cases of yeast and fungal infextions, herpes, allergies,psoriasis, chronic fatigue, and many other panthogens. In 1962 an Italianresearcher recorded that oleuropein had the effect to lower blood pressure ina
Corosolic Acid Extract From Banaba Leaf is TheKiller of diabetes Diabetes and insulin resistance have sweptthe nation - and with them, a growing list of pharmaceutical drugs that causeas many problems as they solve, if not more. Many diabetes drugs now carrywarning labels about their dangerous side effects, which can include anincreased risk of heart failure. There's no question as to why so many peopleare searching for natural alternatives, like banaba leaf extract, that can helpthem manage blood sugar. The herbal extract known as banaba leaf canbe a powerful weapon in the fight against high blood sugar. Banaba leaf comesfrom a tree with thick, waxy leaves and striking purple flowers, typicallyfound in Southeast Asia. Banaba leaf was a popular remedy for blood sugar,kidney and liver health in traditional cultures there, particularly in thePhilippines and in India. It was often brewed as a tea, but today can easily befound in supplement form in Wester
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