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The Obvious Cherry Choice
What is VitaCherry™?
- VitaCherry™ is a line of highly concentrated, standardized cherry powders from the company.
- VitaCherry™ provides a simple yet effective way to deliver the wonderful properties of the cherry, especially with its substantial amount of anthocyanins.
- VitaCherry™ is the obvious choice for quality cherry products.
Structural Function Claims
- Promotes healthy levels of oxLDL cholesterol.
- Promotes cardiovascular health.
- Supports healthy glucose management.
- Supports healthy inflammatory response.
- Supports joint flexibility and health.
- Promotes healthy brain function.
The Choice for High Anthocyanins
- The deep red color of the cherry results from powerful flavonoid antioxidants called anthocyanins.
- Studies of cherries have suggested that anthocyanins promote healthy responses to inflammatory conditions and cellular proliferation.
- Anthocyanins are believed to help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and chronic diseases associated with the aging process.
The Choice for COX-1 and COX-2 Inhibition
- Cherries have been studied for their ability to inhibit the enzyme, cyclooxygenase (Cox).
- Cox-1 is associated with the creation of postaglandins that send basic messages throughout the body.
- Cox-2 is only found in certain cells and functions as a messenger for pain and inflammatory signals.
- Specific anthocyanins are able to block Cox-1 and Cox-2 respectively.
- Study results have indicated that Cox inhibition may slow the build-up of plaque in blood vessels.
The Choice for Healthy Joints
- A daily dose of cherries could help the body respond in a healthy manner to inflammatory conditions associated with arthritis.
- Research has also reported the benefits of cherries in association with treatment of gout.
- The flavonoid compounds in cherries have been known to lower serum uric acid levels, a known contributor to the development of gout.
The Choice for Glucose Management
- Science has suggested that anthocyanins could also be associated with reduced risk Type-2 diabetes.
- Animal cells treated with anthocyanins from tart cherries increased insulin production up to fifty percent compared to unexposed cells.
- This same study determined that, compared to other types of fruit, cherries seem to provide one of the highest concentrations of anthocyanins based on serving size.
Product Opportunities
- Nutritional Supplements
- Nutritional and meal replacement bars
- Healthy weight management procedures
- Sports and energy applications
- Healthy glucose management
- Gout application
- Flex Formula
- Healthy aging applications