This Critical Enzyme has 25-50 Times More Antioxidant Power than CoQ10 and Vitamin C

Discover which super food packs the most of this powerful free-radical fighter and how it can give you exceptional health, while adding years to your life.

This Super Antioxidant is Your Anti-Aging Weapon

High SOD levels have been associated with long life spans.

This vital enzyme catalyzes the breakdown of superoxide radicals, the most common and destructive free radicals in the body, into components consisting of oxygen and hydrogen peroxide.1  SOD then continues its work, neutralizing the resulting by-products of this process to protect cells and tissue from further damage.2

Several studies on aging have found that animals that produce the highest levels of SOD have the longest life spans.3 Normally SOD is created by the body, but by ages 25-30 the levels of enzymes needed to create SOD in any significant amount have diminished.4 This makes it essential, especially for those 25 years and older, to take in extra sources of this antioxidant enzyme.

When it comes to foods with high antioxidant levels, many people immediately think of cocoa or acai berries. However, deep within some northern forests, nature has hidden away a super food with more antioxidant properties than any other edible substance.

 “Mushroom of Immortality”, “King of all Plants”, a “Gift from God”

These are just some of the names used for thousands of years to refer to the chaga mushroom, long-revered for its curative properties. Chaga mushrooms are a native of Russia, east Europe, Korea, Siberia, North Carolina Mountains and northern portions of the USA. Found growing on the bark of birch trees, the mushroom’s nutrient content actually increases in colder climates.

Chaga mushrooms contain the highest levels of the powerful antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.

Don’t be fooled by its unsightly outward appearance. The chaga mushroom is a cocktail of extraordinary complex life-enhancing phytonutrients, a gift from God indeed.

Clinically proven to be one of nature’s safest and most powerful medicinal herbs, chaga extract contains 25- 50 times more SOD antioxidants than the antioxidant powers of vitamin C, wild blueberries, Co Q10, strawberries, seaweeds, fish oils and many essential oils.

In fact, wild-harvested chaga mushrooms have the highest levels of superoxide dismutase content of any known food. 5, 6

Comparison of Active SOD Levels in Several Top Medicinal Mushrooms

Chaga- The Champion of Antioxidants

The ORAC test was developed by the scientists at the National Institute on Aging (NIA). ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) scores measure the ability of a food, oil, or spice to absorb free radicals.

Researchers have determined that consuming foods with high ORAC scores helps protect against premature aging and age-related memory loss. Chaga boasts the highest antioxidant capabilities of any known food, as tested by the USDA and Tufts University in Boston, MA.7

Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity Score per 100 grams

NOTE: The actual unit of measurement for the ORAC scale is micromoles of Trolox equivalents per 100 grams (µTE/100g) of sample.

Chaga Protects Your Health & Adds Years to Your Life

Chaga has been tested in over 50 clinical studies and referenced in over 1,600 publications for its various health benefits.

Chaga is highly valued throughout Asia and Europe as a health food and medicine. It has been used to treat various ailments and illnesses from stomach ulcers, tuberculosis, hypertension, viral infections and cardiovascular disease to diabetes. Recently it has attracted attention as a potential therapy for HIV infection. Listed below are just a few of the ways chaga can improve your chances of living a long, healthy life.

Cancer: Laboratory studies have proven chaga mushrooms inhibit cancerous tumor growth, especially in mammary glands and reproductive organs. Chaga has also been shown to prevent side effects of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy.

Anti-Aging Properties: Phytonutrients protect tissues and cells from free radical damage

Anti-Fungal/Anti-Candida, Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial

Immune System Modulator: Chaga is especially beneficial for autoimmune diseases, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Anti-Inflammatory: Studies have shown that SOD plays a critical role in reducing internal inflammation and lessening pain associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Heart Disease: Lowers LDL Cholesterol & High Blood Pressure

Diabetes: Improves Insulin Resistance

Skin Disorders: Chaga is an excellent natural treatment for Psoriasis, Eczema, etc.

Increases Energy & Physical Stamina: Boosts energy levels, amps up your motivation and increases the ability to focus, all while promoting a relaxed, calm mood.

Chaga’s Exceptionally Nutrient-Dense Profile:

  • Superoxide Dismutase- Powerful, super-antioxidant enzyme
  • Beta Glucans- Healing polysaccharides that modulate & enhance immune system response
  • Flavonoids- Antioxidant compounds
  • B-vitamins- Play an important role in cell metabolism
  • Minerals- Necessary to create vital metabolic enzymes
  • Plant Sterols- LDL cholesterol lowering effects
  • Melanin- Nourishes hair, skin and nails and restores a youthful appearance
  • Betulin & Betulinic acid- Possess anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, & anti-cancer properties
  • Germanium- Improves tissue function, lowers high blood pressure, enhances eye health & immune function and provides morphine-like pain relief
  • Hundreds of other Phytochemicals & Phytonutrients

Beware of Cheap Chaga Imitations!

Most of the chaga products on the market are man-made, produced from mushrooms that are laboratory-grown in steel vats. The result is an inferior product that contains significantly reduced amounts of SOD, phytosterols and other nutrients abundantly found in wild chaga. In fact, some synthetic versions have been found to have only 1/1000th of the phytosterols and no SOD at all.

North American Herb and Spice’s Wild Chaga has been clinically proven to contain 20,000 active superoxide dismutase units per gram. By comparison, the typical SOD pill supplements contain 200 to 2,000 units per serving and lack the bioavailability of a natural, wild source.

Demand WILD! Unless it is truly wild, as used exclusively by North American Herb & Spice, it should not even be called chaga. North American Herb & Spice’s exclusive, handpicked, raw, wild chaga supplements are what nature intended them to be—NATURAL!

Get Your Daily Dose of Power from Wild Chaga- Order Now & SAVE!

North American Herbs & Spice Chaga Syrup is caffeine-free and can be taken alone or used in your favorite tea, coffee, juices, milk, soups and beverages of any kind. Chag-O-Power Drops let you experience the power of raw chaga under your tongue. ChagaMax with Wild Oregano is also available in capsule form.

All-Natural & Safe

Chaga is completely natural and there have been no reported side-effects in several thousand years of use. There are no known conflicts in using chaga. It is completely safe to use every day, even many times a day. It is recognized as a nutritional supplement and is produced under Good Manufacturing Practices for supplements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

  1. McCord JM, Fridovich I. Superoxide dismutase. An enzymic function for erythrocuprein (hemocuprein). J Biol Chem 1969;244:6049-55.
  2. Faraci FM, Didion SP. Vascular protection: superoxide dismutase isoforms in the vessel wall. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2004 Aug;24(8):1367-73.
  3. Cutler RG. Antioxidants and longevity of mammalian species. Basic Life Sci. 1985;35:15-73.
  4. Cutler RG. Antioxidants and aging. Am J Clin Nutr. 1991 Jan;53(1 Suppl):373S-9S.
  5. Ingram, Cass. D.O. Wild Forest Chaga—The King of All Herbs, Mushroom of Immortality. 2010. www.chagaknowledge.com/chagabenefits.htm.
  6. Superoxide Dismutase. Dept. of Health and Food Services Research Center. Tokyo, Japan. Dec. 31, 2008.
  7. Haytowitz, D.B., Bhagwat, S.A., Prior, R.L., Wu, X., Gebhart, S.E., Holden, J.M. 2007. Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) of Selected Food. Tufts University Dept. of Health Sciences. Boston, MA. U.S. Dept of Agriculture, National Institute of Health Project. 2003.

Zymitol – Support for pain, digestion, immune function and inflammation

 

Zymitol is a broad spectrum systemic enzyme formulation with important additions like, MSM, alpha lipoic acid, magnesium, and rutin.

It’s true that enzymes sustain life. Without them, we could not exist. They are catalysts for virtually every biological and chemical reaction in the body. Normal enzyme levels may help the body to activate its internal repair processes, contributing to a healthier, more productive lifestyle.

 

Is a systemic enzyme combination product like Zymitol a necessity?

 

One may question whether a dietary supplement is necessary to acquire proper nutrient intake, but if you consider the following, we are sure you will agree that supplementation of Zymitol may promote a higher quality of life.

 

As we approach our late twenties, our body’s production of enzymes slows, and by the time we reach our forties our body’s production of key antioxidants drastically reduces. The flavonoids and organic sulfur found in Zymitol are not even produced by our body.

 

The best external source for enzymes, antioxidants, flavonoids and organic sulfur is raw and living foods that are not processed, dried, cooked or preserved. Cooked food is virtually absent of enzymes and may reduce the presence of antioxidants, flavonoids and sulfurs. Cooking also changes the molecular structure of food, making it difficult for our body to properly digest and eliminate it. We know that complete digestion and proper elimination of what we ingest are critical in maintaining optimum health.

 

If you eat primarily cooked foods, your body may not be able to process that food efficiently. This would be one of the many reasons you may be a prime candidate for Zymitol.

 

Why are enzymes so important?

 

Enzymes sustain life. Without them, we could not exist. They are catalysts for virtually every biological and chemical reaction in the body.

 

 Proteolytic Enzymes

 

 Protease is a form of proteolytic enzymes which demonstrates the ability to breakdown protein. Its role is critical as incomplete protein digestion creates problems for the body including the development of allergies and the formation of toxic substances. Undigested proteins have been linked to many health concerns and foreign invaders in the intestinal tract.  Some of these foreign invaders are parasites. Protease is largely responsible for keeping the small intestines free from parasites.  A lack of protease increases the risk of intestinal infection including an overgrowth of the yeast Candida.  Protease also delivers the specific nutrients necessary to promote healthy muscle tissue, and may promote vibrant immune system function.

 

As a rule, enzymes do not attack living cells.  Enzymes are generally unable to pass through the cell wall when the cell is alive. However, as soon as a cell dies, its wall becomes permeable, so enzymes can easily enter the cell.

 

Serrapeptase is one of the many potent proteolytic enzymes available today that exhibits an unusually high fibrinolytic activity and is generally well-tolerated.  Serrapeptase is a powerful inflammation normalizer in its own right, so naturally when it’s combined with the other impressive ingredients in Zymitol, you can expect results.  This enzyme, like the other enzymes used in Zymitol, breaks down “non living” matter in the human body. This action may promote a reduction in levels of dead tissue, and may also promote normal mucous levels both in the sinus and lung.  Serrapeptase is a super protein digesting enzyme which has many implications as to its high level of performance.

 

Bromelain is a powerful protein-digesting or “proteolytic” enzyme. It is extracted from the stem of pineapple.   The Bromelain in Zymitol can help to promote a healthy lifestyle. Unlike most enzymes, Bromelain is active both in the acid environment of the stomach and the alkaline environment of the small intestine.  Bromelain may guard against the formation of fibrin, and once in the blood, it may promote normal inflammation levels, maintain healthy blood flow, and may support the immune system.  Bromelain appears to be essentially nontoxic, and it seldom causes side effects other than occasional mild gastrointestinal distress or allergic reactions.

 

Papain is a proteolytic enzyme derived from the papaya. It is capable of cleaving and splicing proteins and peptides into free form amino acids, which are necessary for many biochemical reactions in the body.  Papain may also be useful in the elimination of parasites in the gastrointestinal tract by simply digesting them.  Papain has acquired the reputation of a “biological scalpel” because it selectively digests dead tissue without affecting the surrounding live tissue. Papain comes to the rescue when the body requires a cleansing of the dead cellular material.

 

 Lipolytic Enzymes

 

 Lipase is an enzyme that is required by the body to break down dietary fats into an absorbable form. Fats are the most difficult component of the diet to digest and fatty foods are responsible for more indigestion than proteins or starches.

 

Although Lipase helps to breakdown fats, it doesn’t damage fat-soluble vitamins or the unsaturated fatty acids in GLA, DHA, and EPA.

 

Essential fatty acids are required to maintain cell energy and sustain life.  Lipase converts dietary fats into essential fatty acids. As we age our body alters the production of key enzymes like lipase, leaving the door open for fatty acid imbalance. Fatty acid imbalance may lead to many common discomforts and ailments associated with aging. Supplementation of lipase, like the enzyme found in Zymitolmay bridge this enzyme gap, promoting a healthier more fulfilling lifestyle.

 

Lipase controls the amount of fat being synthesized, reducing fat stores and in sufficient quantities, it can help move stored fat to be burned as fuel. It will not only activate this burning of the stored body fat but may also effectively inhibit fat storage all together.

 

 Amylolytic Enzymes

 

 Amylase refers to a group of enzymes whose function is to hydrolyze (breakdown) sugar and starch (carbohydrates). If carbohydrates are not properly hydrolyzed, the potential for serious health concerns may develop. Amylase will act with Protease to stimulate immune system function. It also works with lipase to digest certain toxins.

 

We know that our body begins to produce considerably less amylase and fewer other enzymes as we grow older. Our body switches from continual enzyme production, to a mode which may lay in wait for food to enter the body to initiate certain enzyme production responses. If we supplement with Zymitol then some of the burden on the body to produce extra enzymes will be relieved.

 

 Minerals

 

 Why does my body require minerals?

 

Magnesium is instrumental in the reaction of more than 300 enzymes.  Magnesium is an essential mineral that is commonly deficient in the American diet. A deficiency of magnesium leads to a wide range of health concerns because of its critical role in many enzyme actions. Its presence is critical in over 300 enzyme reactions and estimates for other roles of magnesium in the human body include over 50 different bio-chemical reactions.

 

Magnesium assists in the absorption of calcium and potassium and works with calcium to support many different body functions. It has been found to contribute to bone formation and mineralization.

 

Magnesium citrate may be used to reduce cravings for sugar and sweet foods while combating acids, toxins, gases, and other impurities in the body. It promotes limber, elastic tissue, it is a natural laxative, and may protect against fatty deposits in arteries. Magnesium may also be used by people experiencing fatigue, migraines and stress.

 

 Antioxidants

 

 Why do we need antioxidants?

 

Antioxidants provide your body a defense at the cellular level by stabilizing or deactivating free radicals before they attack cells.

 

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a vitamin-like antioxidant, sometimes referred to as the “universal antioxidant,” and is readily absorbed by the body as a supplement. ALA is both fat and water soluble, which enables it to function in many different tissues providing you with protection against the oxidative damage of free radicals.

 

ALA may also promote healthy blood flow to nerves, which may promote normal transmission of nerve impulses. It is also capable of binding and helping to eliminate heavy metals, repairing damaged molecules and may also promote healthy liver function.  ALA also has the unique ability to directly recycle, re-activate, and extend the lifespan of other antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, Glutathione, and Coenzyme Q10, creating an antioxidant framework that is second to none.  Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a component of several human enzyme systems, functioning to convert food into energy. This hard working nutrient breaks down food and impedes fat production by redirecting calories to be used as energy.

 

Organic Sulfur

 

 What is organic sulfur?

 

MSM supplies biologically active sulfur.  Sulfur is a necessary building block for enzymes, proteins and connective tissues, helping them to perform their functions.  MSM or methylsulfonylmethane is a natural form of organic sulfur and is the prime source of bio-available sulfur, which is lost from our food by processing, drying, cooking and preserving.

 

The body utilizes MSM for proper enzyme activity and hormone balance support, along with the promotion of proper immune system functions.  MSM is a component of over 150 compounds, including proteins, especially those found in the hair, skin, muscles, and connective tissue of the joints.  It promotes and maintains a healthy stomach and digestive tract, cell vitality, and absorption. MSM also promotes healthy joints and helps maintain healthy circulation.

 

Additionally, MSM promotes and maintains the ability of the body to eliminate wastes and toxins at the cellular level, where good health begins.

 

 Flavonoids

 

 What are flavonoids?

 

Flavonoids are in a class of water soluble plant pigments that may deliver potent antioxidant support, and may promote normal, healthy cellular tissue throughout the body.

 

Rutin is a water soluble plant pigment that may deliver potent antioxidant support and may promote normal, healthy, cellular tissue throughout the body.  Flavonoids like rutin are thought to enhance the absorption of Vitamin C, and possibly to prolong the effectiveness of it as well.  Rutin may help to maintain normal, healthy digestive functions and may promote healthy circulation. It has the unique ability to improve capillaries and veins and it supports the regeneration capacity of human body tissues.

 

Rutin is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals and seems to have a protective effect against syndromes that lower the body’s oxygen supply.  Like all of the other ingredients in Zymitol, rutin promotes healthy aging.