GREEN Superfood- Apple Cinnamon Turnover

·  Supports immune health via neutralizing free radicals and reactive oxygen species, and increased T lymphocyte-mediated immune function (204).

·  Supports cardiovascular health via reduced cholesterol (204).

·  Supports cognitive function via reduced oxidative stress, inflammation, and DNA damage of neuronal tissues (208).

·  Regulates processes of bone resorption, mineralization, and fracture repair (36,37).

·  Increases the effect of physical exercise on bone mineral acquisition in the period preceding puberty (36,37).

·  Prevents the development of preeclampsia (36,37).

·  May increases oxygen uptake into red blood cells of Iron deficient individuals (215,216).

·  May support gut health of iron-deficient individuals.

·  Combats anemia in Iron deficient individuals (217).

·  Supports antioxidant function via high levels of carotenoids that protect against DNA damage and scavenge free radicals (303,304).

·  Supports antioxidant function via high levels of chlorophyll, flavonoids, and stimulation of various immune cells, including T cells, NK cells, and monocytes (305,306).

·  May combat carcinogenesis via inducing cancer cell apoptosis (cell death) (305,306).

·  Supports digestive health via amounts of naturally occurring enzymes and phytonutrients (305,306).

·  High in antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, carotenoids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and anti-inflammatory compounds (betalains) (87).

·  Betalains have been shown to inhibit inflammatory pathways (Nuclear Factor-Kappa B “NF-κB”) that manifest in a plethora of chronic diseases (87).

·  Increases nitric oxide production optimizing healthy blood pressure and enhanced cardiovascular output during exercise (87).

·  Beetroot extract exemplifies anti-carcinogenic activity by inhibiting cancer cell growth mechanisms (cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and tumorigenesis) (87).

·  Supports immune health via decreased impro-inflammatory markers (cytokines IL-6, IL-8, and TNF) (159,160).

·  Supports adaptive and innate immunity via increased monocytes, neutrophils, natural killer cells, and CD8 T cells (159,160).

·  Supports antioxidant function via high levels of carotenoids that protect against DNA damage and scavenge free radicals (265).

·  Supports cardiovascular health via reduced cholesterol and triglyceride levels (265).

·  Supports detoxification via removal of methylmercury from the body (265).

·  Combats depression via reduced oxidative stress in the brain (266).

·  Supports antioxidant function via modulation of antioxidant enzyme expression, protection against oxidative damage, and reduced reactive oxygen species (31).

·  Supports cardiovascular health via reduced atherosclerosis, inhibiting lipid peroxidation, and improved endothelial vascular function (31).

·  Supports reduction in total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, glucose, and H1AC (270).

·  Supports cardiovascular health via reduced levels of fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and increased HDL cholesterol (271).

·  Increases glucose absorption via high molecular weight enhancing glucose transport (271).

·  Reduces serum concentrations of cholesterol via reducing absorption of cholesterol from the gut.

·  High antioxidant capacity allows for free radical scavenging of reactive oxygen species.

·  Supports 70% of gut-immunological axis (gut immune system) via enhanced mucosal immune response (toll-like receptors), and upregulation of genetic markers associated with macrophage (gut-immune cell) activity (108, 109).

·  Supports digestive and immune health via decreased irritable bowl symptoms, suppression of helicobacter pylori growth (pathogenic bacteria), reduced histamine (reduced allergic response), and reduced gut inflammation (103,104, 107, 108, 109).

·  Supports athletic performance via reduction of respiratory tract infections, reduced muscle damage, improved body composition, reduction lactate induced exercise (muscle burn), and body composition (108).

·  Supports gut-brain axis via increased neural, endocrine (hormonal), and anti-inflammatory modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis (108).

·  Reduces inflammation via activation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and downregulates the expression of nuclear factor (NF)-κB and pro-inflammatory cytokines (inflammation markers) (109).

·  Supports cardiovascular health via reduced atherosclerotic lesions (319).

·  Supports immune health and antioxidant function via levels of naturally occurring zinc, fiber, magnesium (319).

·  Supports digestive health via enzymatic support of protein digestion.

·  Supports cardiovascular health via antihypertensive action, antiatherogenic effects, reduced cholesterol, reduced arterial (blood vessel) inflammation, high amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, and an inhibition of arrhythmias (323).

·  Supports immune health via high amounts of the antioxidant lignan secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (323).

·  Supports digestive health via its high fiber content have been implicated primarily in these beneficial cardiovascular actions (323).

·  Supports antioxidant function via high levels of carotenoids that protect against DNA damage, oxidative stress, and scavenge free radicals (336).

·  Supports recovery from exercise via reduced muscle damage (336).

·  Supports immune health, reduced inflammation, vision health, cardiovascular health, and digestive health (337).

·  Supports vision health via high levels or eye support carotenoids (337).

·  Combats inflammation via reduced DNA damage, increased plasma vitamin C levels, increased plasma beta-carotene levels, increased plasma glutathione (master antioxidant) levels (337).

·  Supports cardiovascular health via increased nitric oxide levels, reduced serum triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein (LPL) cholesterol (337).

·  Supports immune health via increased oxidant, free radical scavenging, and fueling neutrophilic (immune cell) activity in chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and microbial killing (97,98).

·  Supports fat burning by increasing carnitine biosynthesis (molecule required for mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation) (97,98).

·  Supports accelerated bone healing after a fracture, increase type I collagen synthesis, and reduce oxidative stress (inflammation) (98).

·  Supports reduced DNA damage in the kidney, liver, and bone marrow (318).

·  Improves insulin resistance by reduction of inflammatory blood markers, increasing glucose uptake by exercising skeletal muscle, and improving glycogen (storage form of carbohydrates) synthesis (17).

·  Supports liver health via high amounts of Silymarin which reduces lipid peroxidation and inhibits binding of toxins to the hepatocyte cell membrane receptors (345).

·  Supports antioxidant function via modulation of antioxidant enzyme expression, protection against oxidative damage, and reduced reactive oxygen species (31).

·  Supports cardiovascular health via reduced atherosclerosis, inhibiting lipid peroxidation, and improved endothelial vascular function (31).

·  Supports cerebral blood flow, enhanced memory, and concentration via increased release of endothelium-derived relaxing factor in the brain (341, 342).

·  Supports memory, cognition, and improved daily function in individuals with neurodegenerative disease (343).