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Science/Ingredients
Amino Acids
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Growth, repair, and
maintenance of all cells are dependent upon them. Next to water, protein
makes up the greatest portion of our body weight. Twenty amino acids
are needed to build the various proteins essential for the growth,
repair and maintenance of bodily tissues. Eleven of these amino acids
can be manufactured by the body and are referred to as non-essential
amino acids, while the other nine are called essential amino acids and
must come from the diet. The classification of an amino acid as
essential or non-essential does not reflect its importance, because all
twenty amino acids are necessary for health.
Essential amino acids include isoleucine, leucine, lysine,
methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine. Another
amino acid, histidine, is considered semi-essential because the body
does not always require dietary sources of it. The non-essential amino
acids are arginine, alanine, asparagine, aspartic acid,
cysteine, glutamine, glutamic acid, glycine, proline, serine and
tyrosine. Other amino acids, such as carnitine, are used by the body in
ways other than protein-building and are often used therapeutically.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage
caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Antioxidants
interact with and stabilize free radicals and may prevent some of the
damage they might otherwise cause. Examples of antioxidants include
beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamins C, E, and A, and other nutrients
abundant in fruits and vegetables as well as in other foods including
nuts and grains.
Daily use of Trévo™ provides your body with high levels of these
antioxidants from multiple sources to inhibit and slow down damaging
free radical processes. This is of particular importance because,
according to research published in the New York Times, free radicals
have been linked to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis and about
60 other diseases. They are also considered to be a primary cause of
premature aging.
Bioflavonoids
Bioflavonoids are a group of naturally occurring plant compounds,
which act primarily as plant pigments and antioxidants. They exhibit a
host of biological activities, most notably for their powerful
antioxidant properties. Bioflavonoids work with other antioxidants to
offer a system of protection. Numerous studies have shown their unique
role in protecting vitamin C from oxidation in the body, thereby
allowing the body to reap more benefits from vitamin C.
Bioflavonoids are a subset of a larger group of beneficial plant
substances known as polyphenols, and are present in botanical foods and
supplement products. In fact, many medicinal herbs owe their curative
actions to the bioflavonoids they contain. Besides the important
antioxidant effects, bioflavonoids help the body maintain health and
function in many ways. They have been shown to be anti-mutagenic,
anti-carcinogenic, anti-aging, and promote structure and function in the
circulatory system. Recent scientific breakthroughs confirm that these
powerful nutrients are an important part of a healthy diet. Studies from
around the world support the fact that diets high in bioflavonoids are
associated with lower incidences of most diseases. Along with other
phytonutrients, the health benefits of bioflavonoids are one reason why
the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Surgeon General’s office
advocate the intake of several servings of fruits and vegetables every
day.
Citrus Bioflavonoids
Citrus bioflavonoids are those bioflavonoids, or flavonoids, found in
citrus fruits such as lemon, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, etc. These
substances possess antioxidant activities, which help fight poor health
and aging. Citrus bioflavonoids have been investigated for their
biological activity, with both anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic
effects being reported.
Cruciferous Vegetables
Out of the ten garden vegetables included in Trévo™, we have included
five varieties from the special group of vegetables called cruciferous
vegetables. These are known for their excellent cancer-fighting
properties. Research suggests that these cruciferous vegetables contain
phytochemicals known as isothiocyanates, which stimulate our bodies to
break down potential carcinogens. They work by preventing the
transformation of normal healthy cells into cancerous cells.
The cruciferous vegetables found in Trévo™ include broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale. An excellent example of the
super-nutritional benefits of cruciferous vegetables is found in
broccoli. Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a natural chemical that
stimulates the body to produce enzymes and destroy carcinogens. Broccoli
sprouts are particularly rich in sulforaphane, containing approximately
20 to 50 times more of this natural chemical than mature broccoli. Put
simply, cruciferous vegetables have it all: vitamins, fiber, and a
wealth of disease-fighting phytochemicals.
Digestive Enzymes
The sole purpose of digestive enzymes is to break down foods,
allowing their nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream and used in
body functions. They ensure that we get the greatest possible
nutritional value from foods.
Digestive enzymes are secreted along the gastrointestinal tract and
break down the food in the body so that the nutrients can be absorbed.
However, if your body has to rely too much on its own digestive enzymes
the result is that more stress is placed on your system and organs,
leaving less time and energy for other jobs such as rebuilding and
replacing damaged cells and tissue and keeping your immune system
strong. Bromelain, an ingredient in Trévo’s™ proprietary blend, is a
mixture of enzymes found naturally in the juice and stems of pineapples.
Called a proteolytic enzyme, bromelain appears to be very beneficial in
the digestion of protein.
Trévo™ also contains Betaine HCL which, although not an enzyme, does
serve a critical function by increasing the hydrochloric acid content of
the upper digestive system, thereby promoting the body’s manufacture of
a necessary enzyme called pepsin. Pepsin breaks proteins down into
peptides. Betaine HCL also serves the function of maintaining a low pH
in the stomach, which allows the body to kill many harmful bacteria and
micro-organisms.
Essential Fatty Acids
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are necessary fats that humans cannot
synthesize, and must be obtained through diet. There are two families of
EFAs: Omega-3 and Omega-6. EFAs support the cardiovascular,
reproductive, immune, and nervous systems. The human body needs EFAs to
manufacture and repair cell membranes, enabling the cells to obtain
optimum nutrition and expel harmful waste products. A primary function
of EFAs is the production of prostaglandins, which regulate body
functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, blood clotting, fertility,
and conception. They also play a role in immune function by regulating
inflammation and encouraging the body to fight infection. Essential
fatty acids are also needed for proper growth in children, particularly
for neural development and maturation of sensory systems.
Trévo™
contains borage seed oil and flaxseed oil, both of which are rich
vegetarian sources of these vital essential fatty acids.
Exotic Fruits
The health benefits of fruits from some of the most exotic and
far-flung corners of the world have been recognized by different
civilizations for many thousands of years. In recent years, a myriad of
these exotic fruits have been studied by the scientific community due to
their powerful health-giving properties. Trévo™ contains fifteen
well-researched exotic fruits including maqui berry, amalaki fruit,
schizandra fruit, borojo fruit, goji fruit, noni, mangosteen, acai
berry, gac fruit, camu camu, pomegranate, star fruit and acerola
cherry.
Free Radicals
Free radicals produce harmful oxidation that can damage the membranes
of cells. By definition, they are atoms with at least one unpaired
electron. A good analogy would be that free radicals represent the
criminal element in your body and antioxidants represent the law
enforcement element. If left alone, free radicals produce damage and
chaos. Daily use of Trévo™ provides your body with high levels of
antioxidants from multiple sources to inhibit and slow down this
damaging process.
Herbs
Herbs represent thousands of plants that have traditionally been used
by cultures around the world as both medicine and food. In fact, herbs
have been used by the Chinese for over 4,000 years to promote health and
as healing agents. It has been estimated that as much as 90% of all
modern pharmaceutical drugs have been synthesized from herbs. Drugs,
however, can produce dangerous side effects, and are typically intended
to treat symptoms without addressing their underlying causes. There are
no known side effects attributed to the use of herbs. Herbs are
nutritional foundation nutrients and good alternative medicine to
nourish the body’s deepest and most basic elements.
Medicinal herbs have been used safely and effectively since the time
of recorded history for an endless list of reasons from health, healing
and weight loss/gain/maintenance to survival and more. Herbs can offer
the body nutrients it does not always receive, either from a poor diet
or environmental deficiencies in the soil and air. They are great body
balancers that help regulate body functions.
Minerals
As important as vitamins are, they can do nothing for you without
minerals. Vitamins cannot be assimilated without the aid of minerals.
Although the body can manufacture a few vitamins, it cannot manufacture a
single mineral. All tissue and internal fluids contain varying
quantities of minerals. Minerals are constituents of the bones, teeth,
soft tissue, muscle, blood and nerve cells. They are vital to overall
mental and physical well-being. Minerals act as catalysts for many
biological reactions within the body, including muscle response, the
transmission of messages through the nervous system, and the utilization
of nutrients in food.
ORAC
ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. This scientific
analysis is a proven method of measuring the antioxidant capacities of
different foods. This antioxidant testing method is so accurate that it
has been adopted by the USDA Human Nutrition Center on Aging. ORAC
scoring measures an antioxidant’s scavenging capacity against free
radicals, which have been shown to cause cell damage as well as
premature aging of cells, in turn leading to disease. Trévo™ has an
extremely high ORAC score of over 373,000 per 32 ounce bottle. That is nearly 12,000 per ounce as certified by Brunswick Laboratories.
Polyphenols
Polyphenols comprise a set of compound chemicals, including
antioxidants, carotenoids, flavonoids, phytosterols and resveratrol,
that are found in many foods – from fruits and vegetables to nuts,
cocoa, dark chocolate and even red wine. Each type of polyphenol has
specific health benefits that help maintain or improve our body’s
overall health and ability to function to its fullest capacity on a
daily basis.
Trévo™ has a high polyphenol content obtained from numerous sources
such as grape seed extract, green tea, ellagic acid and many other
natural ingredients. Polyphenols have been shown to play a significant
role in helping prevent heart disease, heart failure and stroke as well
as reducing harmful LDL cholesterol levels.
Sea Vegetables
Besides their impressive nutritional profile, sea vegetables offer
other health benefits. For centuries, Oriental medicine has recognized
that sea vegetables contribute to general well-being and especially to
the health of the endocrine and nervous systems. Over the last few
decades, medical researchers have discovered a diet that includes sea
vegetables reduces the risk of some diseases and helps the body
eliminate dangerous toxins.
In fact, surveys show that people living in areas where sea
vegetables are regularly included in the diet tend to live longer,
healthier lives. Sea vegetables are an excellent source of the
B-vitamins folate, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, magnesium, iron and
calcium. In addition, sea vegetables contain healthy amounts of lignans,
which are plant compounds with amazing cancer-protective properties.
Trace Minerals
Most of us are familiar with the minerals our bodies need at high
levels, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium. These
minerals, because they are needed by our bodies in significant amounts,
are called macrominerals. A number of other minerals, required in much
smaller levels by our bodies but no less important to good overall
health, are known as trace minerals or microminerals.
Trace minerals are usually found at extraordinarily small levels in
our bodies, in the parts per million range. In spite of their relatively
low concentrations in the body, scientists are discovering that trace
minerals play an increasingly vital role in our health, including bone
and joint health as well as cellular energy.
Vitamins
Trévo™ contains a full complement of essential vitamins, which are
nutrients required for vital metabolic reactions in the body. The term
“vitamin” does not include other essential nutrients such as dietary
minerals, essential fatty acids or essential amino acids, nor does it
encompass the large number of other nutrients that promote health but
which are not essential for life. Vitamins are bio-molecules that act
both as catalysts and foundational surfaces in the body’s natural
chemical reactions. When acting as a catalyst, vitamins are bound to
enzymes and are called co-factors. For example, vitamin K forms part of
the protease enzymes involved in bloodclotting.
Vitamins also act as co-enzymes to carry chemical groups between
enzymes. For example, folic acid carries various forms of the carbon
groups methyl, formyl and methylene in the cell. Until the 1900s,
vitamins were obtained solely through food intake. Therefore, if the
only source of vitamins is food, nutrient-depleted soil can dramatically
affect the quality and amount of crucial vitamins available through
that food. Additionally, many food sources contain drastically varying
ratios of vitamins.
Xanthones
Xanthones are a group of phytonutrients that exhibit powerful
antioxidant properties. Xanthones can enhance the immune system and
scavenge free radicals, while also benefiting multiple systems in the
body. Mangosteen, one of the fabulous exotic fruits in the Trévo™
formulation, is the single richest natural source of these xanthones
discovered to date.
