Polyphenols

By Jennifer Moll,

Definition: Polyphenols are a group of chemicals found in many fruits, vegetables, and other plants, such as berries, walnuts, olives, tea leaves and grapes. They are classified as antioxidants, meaning that they remove free radicals from the body. Free radicals are chemicals that have the potential to cause damage to cells and tissues in the body.

Polyphenols have been found to possess a variety of potential health benefits, including cancer prevention and reducing the risk of getting heart disease. Some studies have also found that polyphenols lower LDL cholesterol, or “bad” cholesterol, in the body.

Definition of Polyphenol.

MedicineNet.com

Polyphenol: A kind of chemical that (at least in theory) may protect against some common health problems and possibly certain effects of aging.

Polyphenols act as antioxidants. They protect cells and body chemicals against damage caused by free radicals, reactive atoms that contribute to tissue damage in the body. For example, when low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is oxidized, it can become glued to arteries and cause coronary heart disease.

Polyphenols can also block the action of enzymes that cancers need for growth and they can deactivate substances that promote the growth of cancers. The polyphenol most strongly associated with cancer prevention is epigallocatechin-3-gallate, or EGCG.

All tea contains polyphenols. Teas and polyphenols isolated from tea have been shown in the laboratory to act as scavengers of oxygen and nitrogen-free radicals, protecting the fatty membranes of cells, proteins and DNA. However, the results of human studies of tea and polyphenols to date (2001) have been inconsistent and have yet to prove anything one way or the other as regards the value of polyphenols.

EFLA 717

Frutarom Switzerland Ltd.

Bursting with polyphenols, Pink Rock Rose Extract EFLA®717, produced according to GMP and ISO guidelines, offers new opportunities in the market for respiratory affections.

With EFLA 717 Pink Rock Rose Extract, Frutarom has launched the most recent natural health protection product for the respiratory system, the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the skin. The extract is manufactured from Pink Rock Rose (Cistus incanus L.), one of the plants with the highest polyphenol content worldwide, and enhances the body's own cellular protective mechanisms in its combat against environmental burden such as bacteria, viruses or pollutants.

The active ingredients profile of EFLA 717 Pink Rock Rose Extract is rich in polyphenolic compounds such as flavonols, proanthocyanidins and flavan-3-ols. This is also reflected in the quadruple characterization of the extract on polyphenoles, myricetin, quercetin and kaempferol.

Thanks to its spectrum of ingredients, EFLA 717 Pink Rock Rose Extract helps prevent and treat infectious and inflammatory respiratory diseases such as catarrh, bronchitis and common cold. To date, echinacea has dominated this market and enjoyed growing potential. Moreover, EFLA 717 Pink Rock Rose Extract is supportive in treating heartburn, spasms and diarrhea. It mediates a gastroprotective effect and is beneficial in treating acne and neurodermitis.

As a monocompound or in combination with minerals, vitamins or other herbal extracts; and as a form of natural health protection, EFLA 717 Pink Rock Rose Extract offers manufacturers of phytopharmaceutics, dietary supplements and functional foods the possibility to enrich their product range with a new, premium extract in the target markets infection prophylaxis as well as gastrointestinal and skin health.

Cistus Incanus the pink flower.

The history of the Cistus Incanus.

The use of the Cistus Incanus can be traced back to the 4th century BC. In the form of laboriously gained resin – so called ladanum, the plant was brought to Egypt and Sudan. There it developed quickly into a popular cure against bacteria and fungi.

The recorded history of the use of this flowering shrub goes right back to biblical times with a reference in Genesis (Gen 37:25) believed to refer to the resin from the Pink Rockrose as myrrh. Before 400BC Pink Rockrose was recorded as a major export item from Southern Europe including the Middle East where it grows on rocky mountain sides. It’s benefits were reported to include supporting the body’s immune system and treatment and prevention of common colds and influenzas.

During the Middle Ages, the use of this nutritional plant declined into obscurity until quite recently when it leaped into fame. In 1999, it was named the EUROPEAN PLANT OF THE YEAR and has become very widely reported in the media for its nutritional properties and wellness benefits.

The uniqueness of this plant .

The most unique feature of this plant is its richness of polyphenols whose extraordinary abundance in the Pink Rockrose has popularized it as a valuable food supplement used in teas, taken alone and even incorporate in boutique health foods where its age old reputation of supporting the immune system and therefore assisting naturally with reisistance to and recovery from common colds and flu.

Pink Rockrose polyphenols.

Northern Crete.

Today ONLY Cistus Incanus from northern Crete produces the laudanum!!!!

The products that are in the market they are from other parts of Greece and Turkey (they don't produce laudanum)?

Is Cistus Incanus from northern Crete is more strong???

Now It is summer!! - Cistus Incanus produces labdanum. - Cistus Incanus from northern Crete shines.

Cistus Incanus from northern Crete has not been searched!

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