Artichoke Extract is a perennial and is found in the Mediterranean countries as well as in the adjacent parts of central Europe. Artichoke belongs to the aster family having a tuberous root with a stem of five feet height. The flower bud is edible and has large leaves, erect stem and blooms during July to august. This is the cultivated vegetable and is also used as medicine and food. This was also recommended to sweeten unwanted odors. Artichoke flavonoids thrive in rich, deep and well-drained soil. It needs regular feeding and watering, good soil and frost protection from winter. Artichoke is a medicinal herb and the artichoke juice is a liver tonic and the herb has enough abilities to improve bile flow and also to break down the fat. Artichoke leaves have active flavonoids such as luteolin and glucosides as well as other active constituents. Artichoke is used for good digestion and is also used as medicine for treating nausea, dyspepsia, jaundice and hepatitis.

Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that belongs to the carotenoid family. Carotenoids are coloured plant pigments that give fruits and vegetables their colours. Many carotenoids help to protect human cells from free radicals. Astaxanthin has been known to help prevent low-density lipoprotein oxidation in human blood and to possibly enhance the immune system. Astaxanthin is derived from marine algae and is related to beta carotene, but is more powerful than its relative at neutralizing singlet oxygen. Astaxanthin may also be able to decrease arterial blood pressure and help protect against damage caused by stroke. It is also believed to help improve memory in vascular dementia.

Beet Leaf contains many of the vitamins and a minerals that are associated with vegetables but it also contains high amounts of lipotropic agents like choline and inositol. It is also an excellent source of magnesium and aides in the production of bile. Beet leaf has been used to help lower blood pressure as well as to bind wounds. This herb contains oxalic acid which has been implicated in the formation of kidney stones. Beets have been used in Europe as a cure for cancer for several hundred years. It inhibits the growth of tumors and has antioxidant properties that help to prevent oncogenisis.

Black Radish or Spanish radish is an all but forgotten root vegetable. It is considered to have a woody texture and a bitter taste when eaten right after harvest. The secrete is to store this vegetable. When is has been stored in a nice dark cellar for three months or so it acquires a nice texture and a smooth sweet taste.

Dandelion Root is traditionally used for treating breast problems, aching joints, fever, skin disorders, swelling, and appendicitis. It is rich in vitamins such as A, C, D, and B-complex. It also contains various minerals such as magnesium, zinc potassium, manganese, boron, iron, and calcium. Its active ingredients are eudesmanolide and germacranolide. It also has tannin, carotene, inulin, and lactupicrine. Dandelion Root can be used as an appetite stimulant. It also has cleansing and detoxifying properties, acting as a diuretic that aids liver and gallbladder functions. It helps maintain gastrointestinal health and aids in digestion. It also improves the immune system and has antiviral properties.

Inositol named as “myo inositol” is a nutrient that is considered to occur naturally and considered as “carbocyclic polyol”. One of the major advantage that inositol has is the prevention of fat formation around the liver. It is also good to promote healthy, thick hair growth. It improves the body metabolism by better conversion of nutrients into energy. Insufficient amount of inositol in the body can be dangerous leading to vision problems, constipation, hair loss and high cholesterol. Much has been talked about inositol being beneficial for the human body however; there is no good evidence that proves any noticeable difference by extra addition of inositol in ones diet. Some good sources of inositol include read beans, kidney beans, cantaloupes, organs and many more.

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) extract has been used in treating liver disease and to detoxify the body. Its antioxidant properties enable the liver to function at optimum levels and help in maintaining a good health. So anyone suffering from liver disease including hepatitis, inflamed liver, and jaundice can benefit a great deal from this herb extract that not only regenerates that vital organ but also protects it from common toxins like pesticides, alcohol, pollution, and heavy metal poisoning. Anyone using medications or recreational drugs or performance drugs can use milk thistle seed extract to get relief from the harmful effects of such medications. In addition, it works as an excellent tonic that helps in dealing with stress. Its ability to regulate bowel function makes it a good alternative for people with bowel movements that alternate frequently between constipation and diarrhea.

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Vitamin B6- There are three traditionally considered forms of vitamin B6: pyridoxal (PL), pyridoxine (PN), pyridoxamine (PM). The phosphate ester (PLP) has a leading role in metabolism of human body. It is obtained from the diet since humans cannot manufacture it. PLP is crucial in over 100 enzymes that enable important chemical reactions in the human body. In the brain, the manufacture of neurotransmitters like serotonin from tryptophan is made possible by PLP. PLP is also a coenzyme in the production of the iron coating component of hemoglobin called heme. Signs of vitamin B6 deficiency include irritability, depression and confusion, inflammation of the tongue, sores or ulcers of the mouth and the skin at the corner of the mouth.