The Amazing Health Benefits Of The Maqui Berry
July 13, 2009 by Casey Wigwire
Filed under Weight Loss
Packed with more antioxidants than acai, mangosteen, goji, noni or even chocolate, Maqui (Aristotelia Chilensisa), is the ultimate super berry. In fact, according to independent studies (Brunswich labs), this tasty little berry boasts the highest Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) value of any botanical.
The Medicinal Properties of Maqui Berry Maqui berry seems to have various medicinal properties such as anti-aging, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-cyclooxygenase-2 (anti-cox-2). The active principles of this berry are anthocyanins, which safeguards low density lipoproteins (also known as LDL) from oxidation, abridge inflammation, and keep our cells away from oxidative stress.
Basically, oxidative damage speeds up the aging process. Free radicals are highly reactive chemicals that attack molecules by capturing electrons and thus modifying chemical structures, such as in the case of cancer. Antioxidants can literally slow down the aging process.
You can consume maqui berry in form of juice, which is now utilized as an ingredient in various health drinks available in the market. These berries seem to have the highest level of antioxidant than fruits. The antioxidant level of this berry is more or less three times higher than the antioxidant level of acai berries. These berries are also used to make medicated wine.
One of the most pristine and beautiful places on the planet, Patagonia also is a region of harsh climate conditions. It is here that the Maqui evergreen has evolved, thriving even standing up to sub zero temperatures. Thus we have a true super berry, powered with antioxidant producing phytonutrients.
The indigenous Mapuche of Patagonia, so strong a people that even Cortez’s armies couldn’t conquer them and experts in medicinal foods and herbs, knew well the healing and strength giving qualities of the Maqui berry.
Conclusion Many maqui berry dietary supplements are available in the market. The manufacturers of these supplements claim that their supplements have anti-aging properties. In addition, they increase the energy levels of the body, maintain healthy heart, meliorate immune system, and support healthy weight loss.
The original Maqui Berry based liquid supplment, AVIA, provides nutrients and extracts that work in synergy to stimulate the body’s own production of natural antioxidants, allowing for a higher level of effectiveness than ever seen before in a liquid health supplement, according to Brunswick Labs. The organic, whole food liquid supplement also supports cardiovascular health and works as a thermogenic that may reduce swelling and support weight loss. AVIA is the first of a a new generation of health supplements to be offerd by Synaura International.
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