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| Good health relies on the immune
system - the weapon our body uses to fight off disease and to
engineer the healing process |
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For hundreds of years, Rooibos has been used
as a natural remedy against many ailments with no reported side
effects. Its enriched flavanoid and phenolic acid content makes
it a potent immune system booster, able to neutralise the damage
caused by the free radical molecules that are linked to a number
of age-related disorders and degenerative diseases.
Rooibos is also famed for relieving constipation, inflammation
and allergies, and also has anti-depressant and anti-asthmatic
qualities.
The healing properties of Rooibos is concentrated in Aspalathox™.
Because it contains no stimulants and has negligible tannin
levels, Aspalathox™ offers a
broad range of completely safe, natural health benefits. |
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| Antioxidant |
The formation of free radical molecules in
the human body is a natural result of our metabolism. In moderate
quantities these electrically-charged molecules play an important
role in destroying invasive viral or bacterial cells. When left
unchecked, however, they attack healthy cells and can impair
the immune system, leading to chronic conditions and diseases
like arthritis, cancer and heart disease. Free radical damage
is also believed to be the basis of the ageing process.
The formation of free radicals is normally controlled by the
natural antioxidants produced by the body and found in our diet,
eg, vitamin E and C, bioflavanoids and carotene.
However, as our diets get worse and our environment grows more
toxic, our bodies are exposed to too many free radicals and
not enough antioxidants.
Aspalathox™ is a concentrated
combination of some of the most powerful antioxidants in the
world. By keeping free radicals in check, Aspalathox™
arms your immune system against the damage they can cause. |
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| Anticancer |
Epidemiological data suggests that more than
80% of cancers are attributable to lifestyle habits, of which
at least a third are diet-related. The anticancer properties
of tea are well known, and the ability of certain polyphenolic
compounds from green and black tea to inhibit tumour growth,
is well documented. Aspalathox™
is an excellent source of these polyphenolic compounds - natural
antioxidants which also protect against mutagenesis (mutation
of cells).
Quercetin is one of the flavanoids found in Aspalathox™.
It is a type of plant pigment, which gives red wine its distinctive
colour, and is also found in bark, rind, and wild fruits. Quercetin
has been shown to be an anticarcinogen to numerous cancer cell
types, including cancer of the breast, colon, ovary and lung,
leukemia, as well as squamous cell, endometrial and gastric
cancer. |
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| Antiviral activity |
| Quercetin and rutin - also flavonoids contained
in Aspalathox™ - are known active
antiviral compounds and may control the spread of certain viruses
within the body. |
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| Anti-ageing |
| Aspalathox™
mimic Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD), an antioxidant that scavenges
free radicals, limiting their damaging effect and thereby counteracting
the body's ageing process. |
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| Antispasmodic |
| Quercetin is thought to be mostly responsible
for the antispasmodic effects of Aspalathox™. |
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| Anti-inflammatory |
| Quercetin may be the strongest of nature's
anti-inflammatory, and studies have show it to be effective
in treating a wide range of prostate-related problems. Its ability
to reduce inflammation in the airways and prevent the release
of histamine (which causes congestion) means it may be useful
in relieving asthma and possibly hay fever and sinusitis. It
appears to block allergic reactions to pollen as well. |
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| Central nervous system |
| The antioxidants contained in Aspalathox™
offer protection against age-induced deterioration of the central
nervous system. |
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| Inhibition of LDL |
| Quercetin has been found to inhibit the oxidation
of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, in other words, keeping
level of unhealthy cholesterol from increasing. It does this
by preventing the oxidation of vitamin E in LDL and by regenerating
already-oxidised vitamin E. Simply put, free radicals are largely
the cause of LDL oxidation. By neutralising these free radical
molecules, flavanoids are able to prevent the oxidation of the
polyunsaturated fatty acid groups in LDL. |
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| Heart disease |
| As flavanoid intake increases, so the risk
of heart disease decreases. Quercetin's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties make it an important ally in the fight against cardiovascular
disease. As it does with cancer cells, quercetin appears to
function in a similar way to stop the overgrowth of cells that
harm the heart. |
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| Cataracts |
| Research indicates that quercetin blocks
an enzyme that leads to accumulation of sorbitol, a type of
sugar that contributes to cataract formation. |
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| Absorption of trace elements and minerals |
| The low tannin content of Aspalathox™
means it does not inhibit the absorption of trace elements and
minerals. It also boosts the body's uptake of iron. |
