Ingredients and Production
Protandim, protected by four patents, is made of five potent
botanicals:
Milk Thistle Extract
(Seed)
The milk thistle is a flowering plant of the daisy family. Native
to the Mediterranean regions of Europe, North Africa and the Middle
East, its seeds have been used for 2,000 years to treat chronic
liver disease and to protect the liver against toxins. Increasing
research is being undertaken on the physiological effects,
therapeutic properties and possible medical uses of milk
thistle.
Bacopa Extract (Aerial
Part)
Bacopa herb, commonly grown in marshy areas throughout India, has
been touted for its cognitive enhancing effects for centuries. It
possesses strong antioxidant properties, protects mental function
and helps improve learning skills.
Ashwagandha (Root)
Ashwagandha root is a herb of the ages from the traditional
medicine of India and is considered an "adaptogen," a term used to
describe herbs that improve physical energy and athletic ability,
increase immunity to colds and infections and increase sexual
capacity and fertility. Ashwagandha helps boost the immune system,
helps alleviate stress and is also used to treat inflammation,
improve memory and provide a rich source of antioxidants.
Green Tea Extract (Leaf)
Green tea originates from China and is associated with many
cultures in Asia and the Middle East. It has been subjected to many
scientific studies to determine the extent of its long-purported
health benefits. Many believe green tea helps lower chances of
heart disease and of developing certain types of cancer due to
flavonoids, a group of phytochemicals in most plant products that
are responsible for antioxidative and anticarcinogenic
functions.
Turmeric Extract (Rhizome)
Turmeric has been used for centuries and has always been an
important part of Chinese herbal medicine and has also been used in
India for 2,500 years. Truly, the health benefits of turmeric have
been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. This natural
food is believed by many to support liver health, help prevent bad
cholesterol and is being studied for its ability to prevent and
block the growth of tumors. Turmeric has attracted the attention of
researchers in the fields of Alzheimer's disease, memory deficits,
arthritis, cancer (including breast cancer) and diabetes. It
possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and its
antioxidant power is so effective it actually helps preserve the
shelf life of foods it's added to.
Production of Protandim