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.
ANTIOXIDANTS
Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage
caused by unstable molecules known as FREE
RADICAL.Antioxidant 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 Trevo 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.
BIOFLAVONOID
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 BIOFLAVONOID
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
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
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
powerfulhealth-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 RADICAL
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
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 percent 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
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 byBrunswick Laboratories.
POLYPHENOL
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.
TRACED 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
calledmacrominerals. 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
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 thefabulous exotic fruits in the Trévo formulation, is the single
richest natural source of these xanthones discovered to date
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