Kamangi contains the following ingredients that have been used by our ancestors for centuries and now, thanks to new science, are being recognized by consumers and the scientific community:
Grapeseed( Vitus vinifera): One of the most powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals, grape seed extract is 20 times more potent than Vitamin C, and 50 times more potent than Vitamin E. Grape Seed Extract contains natural complexes of flavinoids (polyphenols) called Procyanidolic oligomers (PCOs) that are thought to improve blood circulation and help strengthen blood vessels. They can help to increase intracellular vitamin C levels, decrease capillary permeability and fragility, scavenge oxidants and free radicals, and uniquely bind to collagen structures thereby promoting youthful skin, healthy cells, cellular elasticity and flexibility. Catechins, components of Grape Seed Extract, help reduce allergic responses by inhibiting enzymes involved in the formation of histamine (helping reduce symptoms of allergies and excess histamine in the stomach which may lead to further stomach problems. Grape Seed Extract also provides cardiovascular protection by preventing oxidation of lipoproteins (LDL), making them less likely to stick to blood-vessel walls. It also makes the linings of the arteries more resistant to damage and helps control excessive clotting.
Mangosteen (Garcinia Mangostana): Called the "Queen of Fruits", Mangosteen is one of the most praised of tropical fruits. This tropical marvel contains a large number of biologically active substances including: Vitamins & Minerals, Catechins, Polysaccarides, Stibenes, Flavinoids, Benzopenones, Quinines, Lactones, Phenolic Acids, and Polyphenols. This fruit, native to Southeast Asia, has become universally known for its numerous proven benefits due to its xanthone content: anti-fatigue, anti-obesity, anti-depression, anti-anxiety, anti-arthritis, anti-diarrhea, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-viral and anti-bacterial. Xanthones are a biologically active group of plant phenols that are structurally similar to flavanoids. A few of the most studied mangosteen xanthones are alpha-mangostin, gamma-mangostin, and garcinone-E; they are among the strongest, most potent antioxidants ever discovered as they posses an extra electron that seeks out and stabilize “free radicals” that may otherwise wreak havoc within our body.
Açai (Euterpe Oleracea): Pronounced ah-sigh-ee, this ‘miracle fruit’ grows in the rainforests of the Amazon on a tree the Brazilians call the “tree of life.” Açai is a dense source of particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins, red-blue phenols with potent antioxidant properties. In fact, Açai pulp contains 10-30 times the anthocyanins of red wine per equal volume. It also contains significant levels of omega-3, omega-6,essential fatty acids, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, 12 bio-active polyphenols and countless phytonutrients. The fatty acid ratio of Acai resembles that of olive oil, which is thought to be a contributing factor to the low incidence of heart disease in Mediterranean populations. Açai’s valuable phytosterols have been shown to reduce cholesterol, protect the immune system, and relieve prostate enlargement.
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L): Called "The Fruit of Immortality" by the Egyptians. The ellagic acid from pomegranate extract effectively protects cells from damaging free radicals. Pomegranate contains a bounty of active substances, such as polyphenols, that have anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial benefits. It provides minerals, assimilates vitamin A from your food intake and may help to reduce blood pressure while maintaining healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. A recent study also indicated pomegranate as having compounds that play a role in osteoarthritis and prostate health.
Noni (Morinda Citrifolia): The medicinal properties of Noni were discovered more than 2000 years ago, by the Polynesians who imported the fruit from Southeast Asia. Today this treasured ‘fruit of the gods’ is eaten in many parts of the world, mainly in the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia and Australia. Ethnobotanical data is plentiful on the uses of the fruit, leaves, and root of the plant. It has been reported to have a range of health benefits for colds, diabetes, asthma, hypertension, pain, skin infection, high blood pressure, mental depression, atherosclerosis and arthritis. The noni fruit has potent antioxidant activity and contains the antibacterial compounds acubin, L-asperuloside and alizarin. Noni contains scopoletin which inhibits the growth of Escherichia coli, which is responsible for intestinal infections, and Heliobacter pylori, which causes ulcers.
Wolfberry (Lycium Barbarum): Wolfberry, also known as Tibetan Goji Berries, long played important roles in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where they are believed to enhance immune system function, protect the liver, boost sperm production, and improve circulation, among other effects. In TCM terms, wolfberries are sweet in taste and neutral in nature; they act on the liver, lung, and kidney channels and enrich yin. Chinese medicine also uses wolfberry to treat or prevent visual degeneration, such as cataracts, retinopathy, or age related macular degeneration. There are also many published studies, mostly from China, on the possible medicinal benefits of Lycium barbarum, including research on aging, immune functions and diabetes. A polysaccharide isolated from lycium has been shown to have immune enhancing properties in vitro.
Nutraberry PURE™: A multiberry extract that contains a unique blend of blueberry, strawberry, cranberry, blackberry and raspberry. Each berry has been carefully selected for its valuable health-promoting properties that can be attributed to their high anthocyanins content. Anthocyanins provide the fruit/berry’s pigmentation (color) and serve as natural antioxidants. A growing body of scientific evidence has shown that anthocyanin-rich berries possess numerous potential health benefits and protective effects. Multiple studies have demonstrated the antioxidant ability of berry extracts to promote healthy skin, cognitive and neuronal function, cardiovascular health and cellular function. One clinical trial involving elderly women reported that consumption of strawberries, containing a high level of antioxidant phenolic compounds, helped support healthy serum antioxidant capacity. Anthocyanins also help maintain DNA integrity, serve as anti-inflammatory and antimutagenic agents, and provide cardioprotection by maintaining vascular permeability.
Bilberry: Over 30 years of research have proven the remarkable ability of bilberries to support good night vision, visual acuity and helps maintain the health of the eyes under stressful conditions and as we age.In the eyes, bilberry supports increased blood flow, nutrients and oxygen through the dense network of tiny blood vessels called capillaries, while reducing free radical damage in the eye due to these berries high flavonoid content. The bilberry flavonoids are called anthocyanosides, which were found to be the main active ingredients. Research has shown that anthocyanosides help stabilize and protect a protein called collagen, which is a basic building block of veins, arteries, capillaries, and connective tissue.
Green Tea Extract: The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it for a number of ailments ranging from headaches to weight management. This wisdom has spread to people worldwide and green tea is now the second most popular beverage in the world. Green tea is said to have many health benefits, including lowering your cholesterol, boosting your immune system and helping to prevent cavities and tooth decay. Reseach has also found it effective in inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots, the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke. Regular consumption of green tea may even reduce the risk of hypertension. The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Green tea leaves are steamed, which prevents the EGCG compound, a potent antioxidant, from being oxidized.