Sea Buckthorn Powder Extract

Botaniex provides Sea Buckthorn Powders prepared to the following specifications.

*Customized specification available upon request.

Sea Buckthorn berries grow on relatively short shrubs that are native to Asia and Europe, the plant was originally cultivated and fed to horses in order to improve their coat quality and facilitate their weight gain and health. Current scientific research has led to widespread use of its oils in the cosmetic and healthcare industry for its anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. The berry is unique in its ability to collect lipids (saturated and polyunsaturated fat) in the fleshy part of its fruit. When squeezed for extraction, the resulting fluid will separate into distinct layers, one of which is the Oil and another the juice.

Sea Buckthorn has a total of seven recognized subspecies, all of which exhibit similar aesthetic and nutritional characteristics. Variances include berry size and density that allow for easier cultivation of certain subspecies. The berries of the plant are sour in taste and may unpleasant to eat raw due to their oily texture. High levels of polyunsaturated fats, carotenoids, and essential vitamins are characteristic of all subspecies.

Benefits

· Promotes skin health

· Helps with weight management

· Improves cardiovascular health

· Essential fatty acids help prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

· Treats gastrointestinal problems such as ulcers and acid reflux

· Relieves dry eyes

· Protects the liver; antioxidant content found to be hepatoprotective.

Mechanisms

Sea Buckthorn oil contains many chemical constituents that work together and contribute to its effectiveness as a health supplement. Saturated and Polyunsaturated fatty acids are theorized to have anti-inflammatory properties allow it to treat eczema and eye dryness, as well as other areas of the body where mucosal membranes are prevalent like the reproductive system and GI tract. The fatty acids also discourage the body to store more fat than necessary, and reduce serum cholesterol levels as well as decreasing platelet aggregation leading to better cardiovascular health. Anti-oxidants present in the oil have also been shown to reduce the effects of hepatotoxic compounds thereby protecting the liver from damage.

Safety

There are no documented safety concerns with the use of Sea Buckthorn oil, however consumption of high quantities of the oil may lead to malabsorption of other nutrients, diarrhea, and electrolyte deficiency.

Dosage

Typical daily dosages are in the range of 2000-5000mg/day.