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Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract

Gynostemma pentaphyllum, also called jiaogulan (Chinese: 绞股蓝; pinyin: jiǎogǔlán, literally “twisting-vine-orchid”) is an herbaceous vine of the family Cucurbitaceae (cucumber or gourd family) indigenous to the southern reaches of China, southern Korea and Japan. Gynostemma pentaphyllum is best known as an herbal medicine reputed to have powerful antioxidant and adaptogenic effects that increase longevity. The term adaptogen is used by herbalists to refer to a natural herb product that is proposed to increase the body’s resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. It has the unique ability of restoring homeostatis (balance and equilibrium) to all five body systems.

The chemical constituents responsible for the adaptogenic characteristic of Gynostemma are saponins (triterpene glycosides or gypenosides). There are approximately four times as many saponins in Gynostemma Pentaphyllum as there are in ginseng. There are more than 100 different gypenosides in Gynostemma, all very similar to the ginsenosides of Panax Ginseng and Siberian Ginseng. Four of Gynostemma’s saponins share the identical chemical structure as the saponins found in Ginseng and eleven more are nearly identical. There is a saying that Gynostemma is “Ginseng at a tea price”. Gynostemma contains many amino acids, vitamins and minerals that are healthy to the human body, including calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc and more.

Gynostemma is widely used in China as an anti aging herb. Gynostemma provide antioxidant protection for cells and membranes, and may help slow the aging process. Gynostemma has been shown in several studies to increase the production of superoxide dismutase (SOD) or glutathione peroxidase, lowering levels of oxidized lipids, decreasing free radical damage and proliferation, and inhibits the effects of UV radiation damage. A 1993 study from Loma Linda University found that Saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum  decreased the production of free radicals in immune cells, protected biomembranes from oxidative injury, and improved the functioning of vascular cells.

Other benefits beyond anti-aging of Gynostemma are listed below:

• Potent Immunomodulator
• Maintain normal cholesterol and triglyceride levels
• Maintain healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular health
• Adaptogen
• Mainatain healthy digestion and regulate weight
• Improve Energy and Sports Performance
• Maintain healthy brain function

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