Nitric Oxide, Upbeet, Tre

 One of the last times I got together with Dr. Arthur Furst near the end of his accomplished life he shared with me that he was researching the importance of nitric oxide. The chemical is very important for circulatory health and is the basis of pharmaceuticals used to treat erectile dysfunction in men and chest pain in those with heart disease. This month's newsletter discusses research on this important topic and NeoLife Upbeet which was designed to provide a natural source for this nutrient.

A food source of nitric oxide is the preferable source of supplementation. Overloading the body can be harmful. Test strips are available to test whether nitric oxide is deficient in the body. As we age this becomes much more likely.

NeoLife Tre is a wonderful complement to Upbeet. It helps nitric oxide work better by slowing its rapid degradation in the body. Many people have commented that they notice a pronounced benefit from Tre including improving heart function and improving problems with male performance.

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Link to article on ability of pomegranate juice to enhance nitric oxide function.

Pomegranate and Heart Health

 The above study did not mention pomegranate as a source of catechins, but it is rich in these important substances as well as many other important nutrients. A recent article recommends pomegranate as a dietary supplement "for prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases." In addition to a wide range of cardiovascular benefits, the article also notes that pomegranate has antimicrobial, anti-cancer, and antioxidant benefits. NeoLife Tre is a 20-fold concentrate of pomegranate punicalagins in addition to the benefits of compounds from berries and tea. Here is a quote from a recent article on pomegranate compounds:

"Pomegranate, an ancient and highly distinctive fruit, is a rich source of natural bioactive constituents. Various studies showed that pomegranate and its products exhibit protective effects on the cardiovascular system. These vasculoprotective effects include diminishing of oxidative stress, positive influencing macrophage-, endothelial cell-, and platelet function, lowering lipid oxidation, reducing blood glucose levels, vasodilatory effects as well as decreasing blood pressure via an inhibition of ACE activity. In light of the altogether promising outcome of numerous pre-clinical and clinical studies, pomegranate is advocated to be used as a dietary supplement for prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, thus representing a supplementary non-pharmacological therapy for cardiovascular diseases.

Reference:

Wang, Dongdong, et al., Vasculoprotective Effects of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), Front. Pharmacol. Sec. Ethnopharmacology,9, 24 May 2018, 1-15.

https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2018.00544

 Learning About Tre

     One of the major ingredients of the Tre drink is acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee). This is the fruit of a palm tree found in the rainforests of the Amazon. It has been a dietary staple of people in Brazil for centuries but has only recently become known in temperate zones.

     What makes this ingredient special is its rich content of anthocyanins. These are water soluble coloring pigments with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Anthocyanins are believed to be responsible for the French Paradox which centers around the idea that the French eat a high fat diet but have a low incidence of heart disease. The French obtain anthocyanins from red wine. Acai can provide over 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine without the alcohol.

     Acai contains many other nutrients as well. The phytosterols and other nutrients found in acai are being investigated for their ability to combat benign prostatic hypertrophy or swollen prostate. This is not surprising since saw palmetto, another product of the palm species, is also of benefit for prostatic hypertrophy.

     One of my older gentleman friends became impotent. He fell in love with the Tre and took it consistently for months. He was stunned when his potency returned. The ingredients in Tre protect the inner lining of the circulatory system and also improve the activity of nitric oxide, the means by which viagra and similar drugs improve male potency.

Article on palm species as source of new medications.