Benefits of Sea Buckthorn
surprising Sea Buckthorn benefits
Sea buckthorn contains more than 190 biologically active compounds. Included in these 190 nutrients are the following:
- Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E, and K Tocopherols
- Omega 3, 6, 9 & 7 (Essential Fatty Acids or EFAs) Flavonoids
- 42 Lipids Phenols
- 20 Mineral Elements Terpenes
- 18 Amino Acids Tannins
- Folate (also known as vitamin B9 & natural folic acid) Organic Acids
| Nutritional Properties | Health Benefits |
|---|---|
| Omega 3,6,9 & 7 |
• Supports healthy cardio vascular function • Sustains proper brain and nervous system function • Promotes healthy skin and hair • Supports healthy digestive system function • Promotes healthy Urogenital lining |
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Vitamins A, C & E – Antioxidant B Vitamins – General wellness D, K – Necessary vitamins |
• Benefits prostrate and colon health • Contributes to proper brain & nervous system functioning • Enhances eye health for better vision • Relieves sore joints |
| Anti-oxidant network |
• Fights cell-damaging free radicals • Provides anti-aging benefits • Supports healthy cell reproduction • Healthy immune system functioning & cellular rejuvenation • Healthy skin and hair |
| Flavonoids |
• Helps fight cell-damaging free radicals • Assists in the process of healthy cellular rejuvenation • Promotes healthy immune system function |
| Carotenoids |
• Beta carotene – assists in slowing the aging process • Lycopene – maintains prostate and colon cell health • Zeaxanthin – supports eye health |
| Minerals |
• Helps the body produce energy • Helps the body support growth • Supports cell reproduction and rejuvenation Energy |
| Energy |
• Enhances mental clarity and promotes stamina • Sustained natural energy (no stimulants) |
| Anti-inflammatory |
• Assists in healthy inflammatory response • Supports healthy cardio-vascular system • Relieves sore joints |
The fruit of Sea Buckthorn is very rich in vitamin C (300-1600 mg/100 g), which is 4 –l00 times higher than any vegetable and fruit.
Sea buckthorn based preparations have been extensively exploited in folklore treatment of slow digestion, stomach malfunctioning, cardiovascular problems, liver injury, tendon and ligament injuries, skin diseases and ulcers. In the recent years, medicinal and pharmacological activities of Sea buckthorn have been well investigated using various in vitro and in vivo models as well as limited clinical trials. Various pharmacological activities such as cytoprotective, anti-stress, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective, radioprotective, anti-atherogenic, anti-tumour, anti-microbial and tissue regeneration have been reported.
It is established the Sea buckthorn is an important plant because of its immense medicinal and therapeutic potential.
