Glossary
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Definitions:
Beta Carotene
is the most efficient pro-vitamin A carotenoid, which is abundant in yellow and orange fruits, such as mangoes, papayas, yams and in green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, sweet potato leaves, and sweet gourd leaves. Vitamin A is important in eye health. In To Go Brands products, the primary source of natural beta carotene comes from Dunaliella Salina.
life's DHA®
DHA is found in limited foods, typically fatty fish and meats. Omega To Go® contains life'sDHA®, one of the only vegetarian sources of DHA on the market today. Unlike oils derived from fish that may be high in of ocean-borne contaminants, life'sDHA® comes from eco-friendly, sustainable algae. Sound fishy? Fish actually get their high DHA content by eating algae. life'sDHA® simply eliminates the ‘middle fish'!
Dunaliella Salina
is a pink micro-algae especially found in sea salt fields. It is known for its Antioxidant activity because of its ability to create large amount of carotenoids.
EGCG
(Epigallocatechin gallate) is a catechin found in Green Tea. Many of the potential health benefits of Green Tea are attributed to its catechins. Catechins are natural Polyphenols that are powerful Antioxidants. EGCG is thought to be the most potent of the Green Tea catechins to support an increased metabolism. The combination of 90 mg of EGCG and 50 mg of Caffeine 3 times daily have shown metabolism boosting effects in clinical studies. – A.G. Dulloo, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Dec. 1999
Isoquercitrin
is a well researched Phytonutrient found richest in apples and onions. Isoquercitrin has been found to be an effective inflammation suppressor, suggesting a potential for helping with allergies. - Inflamm Res. 2007 Oct ;56 (10):402-8 18026696
Lutein
is employed by organisms as an Antioxidant. It is found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale. Lutein is important for eye health.
Lycopene
is a powerful carotenoid Antioxidant found in tomatoes. Given its Antioxidant properties, substantial scientific and clinical research has been devoted to a possible correlation between lycopene consumption and general health. Early research suggested some support in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and even male infertility. - Giovannucci (1995) pp. 1767–76
Polyphenols
are a group of chemical substances found in plants. Polyphenols are generally divided into tannins, lignins, catechins, and flavonoids. Notable sources of polyphenols include berries, tea, beer, grapes/wine, olive oil, chocolate/cocoa, walnuts, peanuts, pomegranates, yerba mate, and other fruits and vegetables. High levels of polyphenols can generally be found in the fruit skins. Research indicates that polyphenols may have Antioxidant characteristics with potential health benefits. They may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. - Arts, I.C. and P.C. Hollman, "Polyphenols and disease risk in epidemiologic studies." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2005. 81(1 Suppl): p. 317S-325S
ORAC
stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. An ORAC value is the measurement of the total Antioxidant power of foods. Antioxidants disarm free radicals. These free radicals harm healthy cells, accelerating aging throughout the body. The more free radicals a good can absorb the higher the ORAC score. The acceptable precision of an ORAC assay is 15% relative standard deviation.
SuperFoods
is a term sometimes used to describe food with high phytonutrient content that some may believe confers health benefits as a result. For example, blueberries are often considered a SuperFood (or SuperFruit) because they contain significant amounts of Antioxidants, anthocyanins, vitamin C, manganese and dietary fiber. -World's Healthiest Foods, in-depth nutrient profile for blueberries
Zeaxanthin
is one of the two carotenoids contained within the retina of the eye. Within the central macula, Zeaxanthin is the dominant component, whereas in the peripheral retina, Lutein predominates. Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoids found in nature. It is the pigment that gives corn, saffron, and many other plants their characteristic color. In To Go Brands products, the primary source of Zeaxanthin comes from marigold greens.
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