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Unique Ingredients

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  Flaxseed

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  Aronia berry

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  Rosehip

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  Shatavari

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  Baobab

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  Sea buckthorn

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  Schisandra

• Flaxseed

  Linseed is rich in lignans, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamins A, E and B, as well as precious minerals such as manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and copper. Due to its high content of fiber it contributes to gut health and helps control appetite and weight. Lignans present in linseed have oestrogenic properties and therefore may offer benefits for menopausal health.

• Aronia berry

  Chokeberries have the highest concentration of antioxidants of any fruit. They have the highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value of any fruits. Chokeberries contain plenty of vitamin C, B1, B2, B6, E, PP, minerals and antioxidants. Its high content of bioflavonoids and rutin makes it helpful in strengthening the blood vessels. It boosts the immune system and helps protect the cells against damage caused by free radicals. It is also rich in anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants. It has been used for centuries by the Siberian or North American people, who used to believe it is a natural youth elixir.

• Rosehip

  Rosehip contains 30 times more vitamin C than citrus fruits. It is one of the vitamin C richest superfoods on earth. The beneficial components in rosehip additionally include vitamins A and E, B-complex, calcium, selenium, manganese, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur, silicon, zinc, as well as lycopene, pectin, lutein, beta-carotene plus flavonoids, phytochemicals and carotenoids. As such, it is a powerful superfood that boosts the immune system and has antioxidant properties.

• Shatavari

  Shatavari is one of the most beneficial adaptogens known to nature. Adaptogens are herbs that are said to help your body cope with emotional and physical stress. It grows mainly in India, Sri Lanka and the Himalayas.  It plays an important role in Ayurveda, where it is believed to be a natural remedy supporting the female hormonal balance, bringing vitality and longevity, as well improving lactation and acting like a natural aphrodisiac. The word “shatavari” means “the one with a hundred husbands”, and it relates to female fertility and sexual energy. Shatavari may be one of nature’s best kept anti-ageing secrets, due to the presence of antioxidants such as saponins, racemofuran, asparagamine A and racemosol.

• Baobab

  Baobab is the common name for Adansonia digitate. It grows in Madagascar, Africa, Australia and Arabia. People in Africa are very aware of the rich-nutrient fruit’s power and call it “The Tree of Life”. Baobab fruit is high in vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, thiamin, B6 and bioflavonoids. It is said to have 6 times the vitamin C of oranges, double the antioxidants of acai berries, 10 times the fiber of apples, 4 times the potassium of bananas, 6 times the antioxidants of blackberries, 2 times the calcium of milk, 5 times the magnesium of avocados and more iron than red meat. Its high fiber content can optimize digestion, while the high content of vitamin C supports the production of collagen for the proper functioning of skin, bones and blood vessels.

• Sea buckthorn

  Sea buckthorn is a cold-climate plant originating from the mountains of Russia and China. The Russian people call it “The Gold of Siberia”. It is loaded with such potent nutrients, that sea buckthorn oil was given to the Russian astronauts as protection against radiation. For centuries it has been used as a natural remedy for preventing infections and slowing the ageing process. It contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, K as well as beta-carotene, flavonoids, amino acids and fatty acids and microelements such as potassium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, silicon, calcium and boron. This potent plant contributes to the natural defenses of the body and helps maintain healthy skin from within.

• Schisandra

  First mentions of schisandra’s incredible powers in Chinese medicine date back to over 2,000 years ago. This traditional Chinese herb is a well-known adaptogen, which means it can protect the body against physical and mental stress. Traditional Chinese medicine used it for detoxifying, revitalizing and as an anti-ageing herb. Its name means “five flavor” fruit, as the Chinese believe it has all the five flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and tart. Schisandra is known for its adaptogenic properties and for supporting the detoxification of the liver. Schisandra can also protect cells and tissues against oxidative damage.