Download The Importance of Good Nutrition

By Dr. S. Khoshbin
AkuCleanse
Function:
 Cleanses the liver, colon, kidneys and skin
 Protects the liver
Ingredients:
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Milk Thistle extract
Beetroot extract
Parsley extract
Dandelion extract
Burdock extract
Milk thistle (Sylibum marianum)
 Active ingredient is called silymarin
 It is used to treat liver disease such as cirrhosis,
jaundice and hepatitis
 It protects the liver against poisonous substances
 It works against liver cancer cells
 It is beneficial for alcoholics and those with hepatitis
B and C
Milk thistle (cont’d)
 The medicine marketed under the name sylimarin is
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also derived from this herb
Has antifungal property
Repairs liver cell damage
Significantly improves liver function (ALT and AST)
Reduces liver damage caused by chemotherapy
treatments
Also lowers cholesterol levels
Beetroot extract (Beta vulgaris)
 An excellent source of folate and a good source
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of manganese and acute dietary nitrate
Prevents plaque formation and reduces ‘bad’
cholesterol
Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure and therefore
may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
Rich in a lot of iron
Helps relieve fatigue
Beetroot extract (cont’d)
 Beats constipation and keeps the stomach healthy
 Boosts brain power and may treat dementia
 Studies have shown betaine may protect against liver
disease, particularly the buildup of fatty deposits in
the liver caused by alcohol abuse, protein deficiency,
or diabetes, among other causes
 One study found positive effects beetroot may have
on human exercise performance, showing that
distance runners ran 5% faster times after consuming
baked beetroot
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
 A very strong antioxidant
 Contains folic acid as well as vitamins K, C, A, B12,
lycopene and bioflavonoid
 1 g of parsley has 10.7 mcg of alpha carotene, 82.9
mcg of beta carotene, 82.9 mcg of lutein and
zeaxanthin
 Helps flush out excess fluid from the body, thus
supporting kidney function
 It is a tonic for the heart and can help control blood
pressure
Parsley (cont’d)
 With daily use, relieves joint pain
 Can relax stiff muscles
 Encourages digestion
 May play a role in inhibiting growth of cancerous
tumors
 Best remedy for kidney problems
Dandelion (Traxacum officinale)
 Dandelion leaves are abundant in minerals and
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vitamins
Especially rich in vitamins A, C, D, and K, and are
good source of calcium, potassium, iron, zinc and
manganese
Has been used a s a herbal remedy for gallbladder
and liver problems and as a diuretic
Helps to adjust blood pressure
Normalizes blood sugar levels
Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides while raising
HDL
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
 Burdock root is eaten as a vegetable in Europe and in
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Asia
It’s a diuretic and cleanses the blood
It is rich in fatty acids
It is diaphorelic (meaning that it increased
perspiration)
Has been used to treat skin diseases, especially
eczema, acne and boils
Burdock (cont’d)
 It treats scurvy and rheumatic problems
 Good remedy for stomach problems and long
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standing digestion
Known as a liver cleanser and liver tonic
Eliminates constipation
It is useful in cases of hormone imbalance, cancer
and many other diseases
Burdock can metabolize hormones such as estrogen
and thereby improves symptoms associated with
hormonal imbalance
Aku-WM
Function:
 For healthy weight management
Ingredients:
 Green tea leaf extract
 Garcinia cambogia
 Raspberry extract
Green tea extract (Camellia sinensis)
 Changes the metabolism of body to burn more
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calories from fat
Studies have shown that green tea can help maintain
weight following weight loss
In individuals with diabetes, helps to stabilize blood
sugar
Blocks the formation of plaques that are linked to
Alzheimer disease
It improves blood flow, lowers cholesterol, and
adjusts blood pressure
Green tea extract (cont’d)
 Prevents congestive heart failure (CHF)
 Aids healthy cell formation in all stages of growth while
destroying cancer cells
 Green tea contains the amino acid thiamine, which has a
calming effect on the body, helping to eliminated
depression
 It is also abundant in catechins that have anti-viral and
anti-bacterial properties, thus is beneficial in treatment
of everything from influenza to cancer
 Green tea also helps to fight off wrinkles and other sign of
aging due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
activity
Garcinia cambogia
(Garcinia gammi-gutta)
 Considered a magic herb for weight loss
 Contains hydroxicitric acid which is an anti-
obesity agent
 Inhibits fat production
 Is a purgative and curbs appetite
 Has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
and anticancer properties
Garcinia cambogia
(Garcinia gammi-gutta)
 Fights the symptoms of aging
 Also a great source of energy
 Can be used for treating many gastrointestinal
diseases
 Has an excellent remedy for constipation and
rheumatism
Raspberry fruit extract
(Rubus idaeus)
 Eliminates toxic material of liver and
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kidneys
Cleanses the blood and is rich in iron
Helps with expulsion of baby at
childbirth
Contains many antioxidant such as
ellagitannins, flavonoids, cyaniding
and pelargonidin
Also, is a good antacid and a very strong
tonic