Essential Reds – Organic

Organic Essential Reds is a flavorful blend of organic fruits and botanicals with a naturally sweet, berry-forward taste. This vibrant powder mixes easily into smoothies, shakes, or juices, making it a convenient way to enjoy a fruity boost in your daily routine.

With its rich color and refreshing flavor, it’s a versatile addition to both drinks and recipes. Shelf-stable and easy to use, Organic Essential Reds brings a naturally delicious twist to smoothies, desserts, and more.

Organic Essential Reds

Modern research confirms the importance of adding a variety of foods with bright, vibrant colors that contain a wide range of potent polyphenolic compounds to support the repair process from the damage caused by stress, helping to create a more balanced internal environment.

Therefore, it should come as no surprise that our Organic Essential Reds product is a nutritional powerhouse containing a wide array of unique compounds known for their deep, rich, and vibrant colors that profoundly affect human health.

It is essential to understand that to get protection through the nourishing qualities that red foods provide, you must consume them in a wide array and daily. This can only occur through some level of supplementation.  

Many health experts believe a diet focused on high amounts of flavonoids is critical to supporting a healthy aging process because these compounds are known as nature’s biological response modifiers. There are over 8,000 different types of flavonoids found in nature. Based on the research, it does not seem to matter if you acquire them from food or supplements; what counts is the total daily amount you consume. These experts believe we should consume at least 2000 milligrams of flavonoids daily sourced from various foods and supplements.

A randomized controlled trial discussing how flavonoid-rich foods improve microvascular reactivity and inflammatory status in men at risk for cardiovascular disease showed the following.

• The HF F&V diet increased endothelium-dependent microvascular reactivity
• Reduced C-reactive protein and vascular cell adhesion molecule
• HF F&Vs increased plasma NO in the group as a whole.

Therefore, the following was concluded: “These data support recommendations to increase F&V intake to ≥ 6 portions daily, with additional benefit from F&Vs rich in flavonoids, particularly in men with an increased risk of CVD.”

Let’s look at the primary ingredients in our Organic Essential Reds and their unique nourishing and medicinal properties.

While each food in this blend contains unique qualities and compounds for various health purposes, they all fall under (at some level) four general categories of plant compounds:

1) Polyphenols

Polyphenols are a term used to describe a general category of compounds found in a broad spectrum of fruits, vegetables, and tea that work as “reducing agents” along with other compounds known as antioxidants to support a healthy inflammation response and the body’s ability to protect and repair damaged tissue caused by oxidative stress. While over 8,000 polyphenols have been identified, some of the most common are flavonoids, flavonols, and anthocyanins. The importance of discussing these various compounds allows you to more clearly understand the wide range and complexity of nourishment you are getting from these powerful foods.

2) Flavonols are polyphenols belonging to the flavonoid family with a ketone group studied for their wide range of biological activities (antioxidant, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, modulating inflammation, and vasodilation). They primarily accumulate in the outer tissues (skin and leaves) of fruits and vegetables, are the building blocks of proanthocyanins (compounds that are attributed to the colors of fruits and vegetables), and are most widespread in the human diet.

3) Anthocyanins

Anthocyanins are a part of the flavonoid family of polyphenolic compounds. They represent the pigments that exhibit the bright red, purple, and blue colors found in fruits and vegetables. The six most common are Cyanidins, Delphinidins, Malvidins, Peonidins, Petunidins, and Pelargonidins.

4) Flavonoids are a group of water-soluble polyphenolic secondary metabolites found in plants thought to provide health benefits through cell signaling (The process when a cell responds to a substance outside the cell through signaling molecules found on the surface of that cell) and antioxidant effects. Secondary metabolites are substances manufactured by plants that make them compete in their environment, exerting a wide range of effects on the plant itself and the surrounding living organisms, including flowing, fruit setting, signal deciduous behavior, and acting as antimicrobials. Over 50,000 secondary metabolites have been discovered, and many modern medicines rely on them for their mechanism of action. There are six major subclasses of flavonoids: Anthocyanidins, flavan-3-ols, flavonols, flavanones, flavones, and isoflavones. These account for around 60% of all polyphenols.

Organic Freeze-dried Strawberry Powder

With a beautiful, vibrant red color, strawberries are a favorite for their sweet, delicious taste and versatility. Strawberries create a wide range of tasty culinary treats; from beverages and sauces to desserts, they have a visual apparel and flavor profile second to none. However, they are more than just a tasty treat. Strawberries contain potent nourishing compounds that may profoundly affect your well-being.

Pelargonidin

Pelargonidin is one of the six anthocyanin compounds with the simplest structure, and while it is responsible for the red pigmentation found in strawberries, it is found in all berries. While some limited data shows unique characteristics of pelargonidin, there is no evidence for therapeutic amounts of pelargonidin as an isolated compound. The power of anthocyanins works in a synergistic manner, as no one compound in the family is more powerful than the whole. Some of the foods highest in this compound are strawberries, cranberries, plums, radishes, and kidney beans.

Ellagic acid

While often associated as a superstar compound found in pomegranates, ellagic acid is widespread in the plant kingdom, and berries are also uniquely high in this powerful compound. Ellagic acid (EA) is a bioactive polyphenolic compound naturally occurring as a secondary metabolite.

The following was stated in a review discussing the potential impacts of strawberries on human health. “There is accumulating evidence that much of the health-promoting potential of these plant foods may come from phytochemicals, bioactive compounds not designated as traditional nutrients. The most abundant strawberries are ellagic acid and certain flavonoids: anthocyanin, catechin, quercetin, and kaempferol.”

A randomized control trial looking at the effects of consuming freeze-dried strawberries to lower serum cholesterol and lipid peroxidation in adults with abdominal adiposity and elevated serum lipids determined the following.

• The group that received a high dose of freeze-dried strawberries experienced a more significant decrease in total and LDL cholesterol.
• Both dosage groups showed a similar decrease in markers of cellular oxidative damage.

Organic Pomegranate Juice Powder

Raw pomegranates are mainly known for their nourishing levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients. All parts of the pomegranate plant (fruit, peel, leaf, seed, and flower)are packed with these potent compounds, but one of the superstars is a unique tannin called punicalagin.

Punicalagin is an ellagitannin (a polyphenol not absorbed into the bloodstream but instead hydrolyzed into ellagic acid) found in the peel of a pomegranate. This powerful compound has potentially proven antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and anti-atherosclerotic nourishing traits. It has also been shown to inhibit inflammatory pathways on the action of toxic substances and is highly tolerated. One of the primary and most impressive things pomegranates have been studied for is their ability to protect aging arteries and possibly reverse endothelial dysfunction. In this condition, the large blood vessels in the heart’s surface constrict instead of dilate.

A review discussing the vasculoprotective effects of pomegranate concluded that daily consumption of pomegranate juice lessens hypertension and attenuates atherosclerosis in humans. Overall, the studies point out that pomegranate has the potential for broader benefits and uses as an adjuvant therapy for a wide range of vascular issues.

Pomegranate is a cardiovascular superstar and potential top defense against endothelial dysfunction. Endothelial function is “the normal functioning of the vascular endothelium maintaining homeostasis of the vascular wall and blood flow within it.” It is believed that endothelial function is one of the primary factors determining heart health. The endothelium is the thin membrane that lines the inside of the heart and blood vessels. Its cells release substances that control vascular relaxation and contraction and enzymes that prevent blood clotting and platelet adhesion. However, the endothelium can become damaged over time from lifestyle habits and normal aging, leading to endothelial dysfunction and causing atherosclerosis. It is believed that pomegranate helps achieve this result by increasing nitric oxide and neutralizing enzymes that damage nitric oxide production.

Another review discussing the protective effects of pomegranate on endothelial dysfunction concluded that the components found in pomegranate have” beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, improving parameters such as oxidative stress and the enzymatic antioxidant system, reducing reactive oxygen species formation and acting in an anti-inflammatory way.”

Organic Tomato Powder

The juicy, delicious tomato may be one of the plant kingdom’s most popular and versatile foods. While known in the culinary world as a vegetable, tomatoes are actually a fruit (because they form a flower and contain a seed) and are botanically considered a part of the berry family. With more than 10,000 varieties, this delicious fruit comes in many shapes, sizes, and colors, most of which are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Carotenoids are one of the superstar compounds found in tomatoes.

• Carotenoids are a class of red, orange, or yellow fat-soluble pigments produced by plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. There are more than 600 types of carotenoids(some of the most common include alpha and beta carotene, lycopene, lutein, and beta-cryptoxanthin), all with unique attributes that are researched for their potential ability to take on antioxidant-like qualities.
• Carotenoids are classified into two primary groups: Xanthophylls(primarily protect from too much sunlight, contain oxygen, more yellow pigment, and are associated with nourishing the eyes), which closely associate with green leafy vegetables, and Carotenes(have no oxygen and are associated with orange pigment).

In an article titled “Foods of the Mediterranean diet: tomato, olives, chili pepper, wheat flour, and wheat germ,” the following was discussed regarding the value of tomato consumption,  “Dietary consumption of ripe red tomatoes (rich in polyphenols such as lycopene, flavanones and flavones and carotenoids such as phytoene, β-carotene and lycopene) has beneficial chemoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-genotoxic and antiproliferative effects. Tomato has been studied for its biologically active compounds.”

How to get the most nourishment from tomatoes

One of the most essential points to understand if you want to get the most out of your tomatoes is that carotenoids are fat-soluble compounds. Therefore, they are best utilized when dietary fats are present. 

According to the Linus Pauling Institute, the bioavailability of carotenoids from most foods is relatively low. This is believed to be because carotenoids are associated with the proteins in the plant matrix. The Linus Pauling Institute also stated

• For dietary carotenoids to be absorbed intestinally, they must be released from the food matrix and incorporated into mixed micelles (mixtures of bile salts and several types of lipids).
• Carotenoid absorption requires fat in a meal, although the minimum amount of dietary fat required may differ for each carotenoid.
• The type of fat (e.g., medium-chain vs. long-chain triglycerides), the presence of soluble fiber, and the type and amount of carotenoids ( esterified vs. non-esterified) in the food also appear to influence the rate and extent of carotenoid absorption.
• Because they do not need to be released from the plant matrix, carotenoid supplements (in oil) are more efficiently absorbed than food.

The following was stated in a study examining the Influence of cooking procedures on the bioavailability of lycopene in tomatoes. “ Raw crushed tomato consumption did not significantly influence plasma lycopene concentration. Consumption of raw crushed tomato with olive oil and cooked tomatoes with olive oil significantly increased blood lycopene levels.”

Finally, the following was stated in a comparative study looking at the effects of cooking with olive versus sunflower oil on the antioxidant activity of tomatoes.

• Consumption of tomato products with olive oil significantly raised the plasma antioxidant activity (FRAP) from 930 +/- 150 to 1118 +/- 184 micromol/l, p <.01), but no effect was observed when the sunflower oil was used.
• The change (supplementation minus start values) in FRAP following the consumption of tomato products with oil was significantly higher for olive oil (190 +/- 101) than for sunflower oil (-9.6 +/- 99, p <. 005).

Therefore, it was concluded that “the study results show that consumption of tomato products with olive oil but not with sunflower oil improves the antioxidant activity of the plasma.

Organic Apple Juice Powder

The most beloved symbol of autumn is the wide variety of apples grown and harvested to enjoy all their unique flavors and textures in their delicious natural state. But, when we think of apples, we are most reminded of cider, mom’s apple pie, and various ways to use this fantastic fruit with its many flavor profiles to create new versions of time-honored classics. There are 7500 apple varieties grown worldwide, each providing a unique texture and flavor profile from super sweet to tart and tangy. In the 1860s, there was the expression, ”Eat an apple upon going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” Over the years, the expression has evolved to “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Both expressions were right on the money, as apples are a powerhouse of nourishment.

Some of these significant polyphenolic compounds found in apples are

• Chlorogenic acid is one of the primary phenolic acids in apples. This powerful compound has been researched for its potential supportive qualities for cardiovascular well-being, and it plays a role in apples’ regulation, ripening, and senescence(the deterioration process with age) processes.
• Catechins are also a significant flavonoid found in apples. These are a well-known family of antioxidant compounds made famous through research on green tea.
• However, Catechins and rutin are the predominant phytochemicals in apples as they confer color and aroma to different genotypes. Depending on the place, season, light, and altitude, these compounds vary significantly in diverse apple genotypes.

Like most other fruits and vegetables, apples possess unique qualities and compounds for various health purposes. These polyphenolic compounds all fall under (at some level) four general categories of plant compounds. The total phenolic content of apples ranged from 31.5 to 980.8 GAE/g, which is comparatively higher than the concentration in grape extract, a beverage known for its polyphenolic content.

Quercetin

While onions are often spoken about as a top-quality source of quercetin, apples can hold their own as a close second as a fantastic source of this potent flavonoid. Among the compounds researchers have discovered in apples, flavonoids were the most abundant, including quercetin glycosides. Quercetin has been spoken of as one of the most potent flavonols in the entire family, and a little bit goes a long way. Quercetin is being aggressively studied for its ability to support a healthy aging process through multiple mechanisms of action. In one human study, quercetin showed its ability to inhibit inflammation by increasing peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPARy), which was shown to antagonize nuclear factor kappa b (NFKB), a protein complex at the top of the inflammation cascade that controls transcription of DNA, cytokine production, and cell proliferation

In another human study, quercetin was revealed to inhibit glucose uptake through the increased activation of activated protein kinase(AMPK). This enzyme plays a role in cellular energy homeostasis, activating glucose and fatty acid uptake when cell energy is low. The activation of AMPK stimulates Akt (protein kinase B that regulates glucose metabolism) and glucose transporter 4(GLTU4), which are responsible for glucose uptake in fat and muscle cells.

Rutin

Rutin is a flavinoid glycoside combining the flavonol quercetin and the disaccharide rutinoise. Chromatography testing showed that red, delicious, green, and fuji apples contain the highest amount of rutin of all varieties. Interestingly enough, rutin is included in over 130 registered therapeutic medicinal preparations.

In a double-blind controlled study with 50 patients on the effects of rutin on blood pressure markers of type 2 diabetes patients, the following was stated. “Rutin consumption caused a significant reduction in SBP, DBP, PP, MAP, and HR, with a significant increase in SOD, CAT, and GPx and some QOL parameters (emotional limitations, energy and freshness, mental health, social performance, and general health) compared with baseline.” Therefore, it was concluded that “Rutin consumption improved blood pressure, the levels of antioxidant enzymes, and QOL in patients with T2DM.”

Goji Berry Juice Powder

The macronutrient profile of goji berries includes 46% carbohydrates, 16% dietary fiber, 13% protein, and 1.5% fat. One of the primary compounds researched in Goji berries is a polysaccharide called Lycium Barbarum Polyscaaharides (LPBs). Polysaccharides comprise 5–8% of dried fruits and are found in the water-soluble form. These six monosaccharides (i.e., arabinose, galactose, glucose, rhamnose, mannose, xylose, and galacturonic acid) are found in goji berries. In simple terms, Polysaccharides are large carbohydrate molecules containing many small sugar molecules (monosaccharides) bonded by a glycosidic linkage (a type of bond that joins a carbohydrate molecule to another group). They are the most abundant carbohydrate found in food. Polysaccharides form when monosaccharides and disaccharides link together (resulting from a dehydration process). The sugars participating in this bond are called residues.

Carotenoids are the second most significant biologically active compound in goji berries. They are a class of red, orange, or yellow fat-soluble pigments produced by plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. There are more than 600 types of carotenoids(some of the most common include alpha and beta carotene, lycopene, lutein, and beta-cryptoxanthin), all with unique attributes that are researched for their potential ability to take on antioxidant-like qualities.

The total carotenoid content of different goji berries ranged from 0.03 to 0.5% of dried fruits. Lipid-soluble carotenoids occur at extremely high levels in goji berries. One of the most common carotenoids found in goji berries is zeaxanthin. In ripening goji berries, the content of zeaxanthin can reach around 77.5% of total carotenoids. Zeaxanthin palmitate (phasalien) contains 31–56% of the total carotenoids.

The following conclusion was made in a review discussing Goji berries as a potential natural medicine and their mechanisms of action. Not only did goji berry’s high antioxidant content show great potential for preventing DNA, lipid, and protein damage, but it was also stated that there was better protection through the synergistic effects of the complex mixture of phytochemicals versus a single phytochemical.

Organic Beetroot Juice Powder

Beetroot juice powder is a highly nutrient-dense, versatile, functional food with a wide range of uses and unlimited potential for nourishing the human body. Beet powders have been shown to support antioxidant activity and the end product’s functionality. While it is true that a powder is not the same as eating a fresh beet, its nutrient density and versatility are considered several of many positive attributes. These attributes must be considered when deciding if a functional food powder can provide equal or more benefits for supporting functional mechanisms of action.

A review titled The Potential Benefits of Red Beetroot Supplementation in Health and Disease concluded that “ beetroot supplementation is a new and exciting area of research that to date has been shown to induce favorable effects in several facets of health and disease. This indicates that beetroot supplementation holds promise as an economical, practical, and, importantly, natural dietary intervention in clinical settings. Because of beetroot’s high biological activity, there are still several unexplored areas in which supplementation might confer health benefits. This includes but is not limited to pain reduction, cognitive function, vascular function, insulin resistance, cancer, and inflammation, especially in older and diseased populations.”

Nitrates, Nitrites, and Nitric Oxide

We have heard for years how nitrates and nitrites are harmful to our health. Similar to what we were told about saturated fats, nitrates, and nitrites can have positive or negative effects depending on specific factors.

• Nitrates (NO3) are formed when nitrogen is combined with oxygen and are found in vegetables like beets.
• Nitrates turn into nitrites during Entero-Salivary Circulation with bacteria and enzymes found in the mouth and body.
• Nitrites (NO2) are a salt or ester of nitrous acid. The primary difference between the two compounds is the oxygen they possess. Nitrates contain three oxygen atoms, and nitrites contain two oxygen atoms.

• Nitrites are then converted into nitric oxide, which helps the body transmit arterial cells that relax the system and control cardiac rhythm, supporting healthy blood pressure by dilating blood vessels that relax muscle cells.
• If there is an excess amount of nitrites, it may also be converted into nitrosamides, which are known to be carcinogenic. Nitrosamides are created when nitrates are exposed to high heat, like smoked and highly processed foods.
• Vegetables like beets are high in nitrates; the large amount of antioxidants is the primary reason nitrites don’t become nitrosamides. In simple terms, it may not necessarily be the carcinogenic nitrites and nitrates but the various factors for potential conversion.

Nitric oxide is composed of nitrogen and oxygen and is created in the human body from dietary Arginine and nitrates. Its primary roles are as a

• Vasodilator
• Vascular tone modulator
• Blood pressure modulator
• Support hemodynamics (how blood flows through your blood vessels).

In simple terms, nitric oxide is also an endothelium-derived relaxing factor (A vasodilator elaborated by vascular endothelial cells in response to various stress signals).

A review discussing nitric oxide’s role stated, “Nitric oxide (NO) is now known to play important functional roles in various physiological systems. Within the vasculature, NO induces vasodilation, inhibits platelet aggregation, prevents neutrophil/platelet adhesion to endothelial cells, inhibits smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration, regulates programmed cell death (apoptosis), and maintains endothelial cell barrier function.”

Organic Tart Cherry Juice Powder

Tart cherry is one of the most underrated foods that should be the first line of defense for supporting a healthy inflammation response. Unfortunately, while we have known for some time that many conditions that plague our society are affected by the inflammation process, modern medicine has yet to provide an appropriate solution. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories suppress one specific pathway, leading to a cascade of adverse effects on the overall inflammation response. Tart cherry, on the other hand, supports a healthy inflammation response by modulating the entire cascade via suppression of Nuclear Factor-KappaB. This food is exciting because tart cherry also substantially affects both cox-1 and cox-2 pathways through its modulating effects of the inflammation cascade. Essentially, tart cherry has been shown to do the following.

• Suppress Nuclear Factor-KappaB- A protein complex that turns genes on, which produces inflammation. This is the initial trigger in the inflammation cascade.
• Inhibit cox-1 and cox-2 enzymes
• Suppresses IL-6- Acts as both a pro and anti-inflammatory. The end stage of inflammation

• Switches off genes involved in the inflammation process
• Lowers uric acid levels

The effects of tart cherry juice consumption were tested in a double-blind, randomized trial of runners participating in a 24-hour relay race. Runners drank two 355-milliliter (provides 80 mg of anthocyanins, 90-100 cherries) beverages containing either tart cherry juice or a placebo beverage for one week before and during the race. While both groups reported pain after the race, the runners who drank the tart cherry juice experienced a substantially lower pain response.

To confirm this, scientists conducted a controlled trial on indices of muscle recovery. Participants were given tart cherry or a control drink for five days before, on the day of, and two days after the marathon race. Runners in the tart cherry group had significantly lower inflammation biomarkers (IL-6 and CRP) compared to the placebo group. The tart cherry group also recovered isometric strength faster than the control runners, demonstrating an accelerated recovery following strenuous exercise.

Organic Cranberry Juice Powder

Whether a goto from grandma’s list of home remedies for supporting a healthy urinary tract or a staple on every Thanksgiving dinner table, often mixed with other fruits and nuts to create a sweet and delicious flavor profile, the tart and tangy cranberry is much more than just a tasty side dish. Over the past 10 years, science has shown that cranberries may provide medicinal properties that justify their use as a daily tonic. Cranberries are a nourishing source of ascorbic acid(vitamin C), pectin, and potent antioxidants, specifically flavonol polyphenols found in high skin concentrations.

The following was stated in a comparative study on health-relevant flavonoids in commonly consumed cranberry products.

• Anthocyanins were significantly higher in not-from-concentrate juice than in reconstituted juice from concentrate (8.3 mg and 4.2 mg/100 mL, respectively).
• Similarly, proanthocyanidins were markedly higher in not-from-concentrate juice compared to juice from concentrate (23.0 mg and 8.9 mg/100 mL, respectively).

Among these powerful polyphenols is one of the most potent compounds known as quercetin.

Quercetin

While onions and apples are often spoken about as the superstar foods regarding quercetin content, cranberries may be among one the primary fruit sources of quercetin. Quercetin has been spoken of as one of the most potent flavonoids in the entire family, and a little bit goes a long way. Quercetin is being aggressively studied for its ability to support a healthy aging process through multiple mechanisms of action.

In one human study, quercetin showed its ability to inhibit inflammation by increasing peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPARy), which was shown to antagonize nuclear factor kappa b (NFKB), a protein complex at the top of the inflammation cascade that controls transcription of DNA, cytokine production, and cell proliferation.

The following was stated in a review about the potential health effects of the phytochemicals found in cranberries and cranberry products. “The health effects of cranberries, cranberry products, and isolated cranberry components in humans and animals, as well as in vitro, are debated. Evidence for protection from several bacterial pathogens, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and inflammation is compelling, while neuroprotection and anti-viral activity also have begun to draw new consideration.”

Finally, it is well known that the H. Pylori infection has been linked to the development of various gastric disorders, including gastric cancer. The following was stated in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial discussing the efficacy of cranberry juice on Helicobacter pylori infection.

• On day 35 of intervention, 14 of the 97 (14.43%) from the cranberry juice treatment group and 5 of the 92 (5.44%) placebo recipients had negative 13C-urea breath test results.
• After 90 days, the study concluded that 14 of the 97 subjects in the cranberry juice treatment group versus 5 of the 92 in the placebo group yielded negative test results.
• Eleven individuals from the cranberry juice treatment group and only two from the placebo group were negative at 35 and 90 days of the experiment. These results are significant (p < .05).

Therefore, it was concluded that “regular consumption of cranberry juice can suppress H. pylori infection in endemically afflicted populations.”

Organic Rosehips Powder

Known for its place as a powerful bioflavinoid and the vice president of the typical old-school vitamin C formulas, it may surprise you to learn that rose hips are also a potent source of Vitamin C. According to the USDA, 100 grams of rosehip contains 426 milligrams of Vitamin C. While this number is impressive, it is dwarfed by the king of vitamin C, the camu berry. However, Rosehips tied for second place, with Amla Berry solidifying its place on the winner’s podium. Rosehips are also considered a powerful survival food as they grow wild in Alaska and are a staple among Alaskans during the dark, harsh, cold winters. While the red/orange variety is most typical, it is not uncommon to see the yellow and black varieties. This is a very versatile food that can also be used in tea and soups and to make preserves. Like many plant foods that are excellent sources of various polyphenols, rosehips get their beautiful color from carotenoid pigments, specifically lycopene. While lycopene is most well-known for being the superstar compound found in tomatoes (averaging 4-5 milligrams per 100 grams), raw, fresh rosehips, on average, contain 25 milligrams per 100 grams.

Finally, another pleasant surprise is that rosehips have been shown to support a healthy inflammation response. Research indicates that rosehips work in the following way:

• The reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines
• The decrease in NF-kB signaling
• The inhibition of pro-inflammatory enzymes, including COX1/2, 5-LOX, and iNOS
• The reduction of C-reactive protein levels
• The reduction of chemotaxis and chemoluminescence of PMNs
• The inhibition of pro-inflammatory metalloproteases

The following was stated in a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials looking at the effects of rosehips on Osteoarthritis pain.

• The three studies (287 patients and a median trial duration of 3 months)showed a reduction in pain scores by rosehip powder (145 patients) compared to placebo (142 patients)
• ES of 0.37 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.13-0.60], P=0.002. The test for homogeneity seemed to support that the efficacy was consistent across trials (I(2)=0%).
• Thus, it seems reasonable to assume that the three studies measured the same overall effect. A patient allocated to rosehip powder seemed twice as likely to respond to therapy compared to a placebo (OR=2.19; P=0.0009), corresponding to an NNT of six (95% CI: 4-13) patients.

Therefore, it was concluded that ”the results of the present meta-analysis indicate that rosehip powder does reduce pain; accordingly, it may be of interest as a nutraceutical, although its efficacy and safety need evaluation and independent replication in a future large-scale/long-term trial.”

Some research suggests that Essential Reds may contain the following constituents:

• Polyphenolic Anthocyanins: resveratrol, cyanidin-3-galactoside, ferulic acid, delphinidin, petunidin
• Proanthocyanidin Tannins: epicatechin, protocatechuic acid, and ellagic acid
• Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, E, K
• Nutrients: Biotin, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Folic Acid, Inositol, Iodine, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Pantothenic Acid, Selenium, Zinc
• Essential Amino Acids: Lysine, Leucine, Tryptophan, Threonine, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Methionine, Valine, Cystine
• Non-Essential Amino Acids: Histidine, Glycine, Arginine, Alanine, Serine, Tyrosine, Aspartate, Glutamate, Proline, Hydroxyproline

This product is 100% natural and minimally processed. Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch.

Suggested Use: Add to your favorite smoothie, yogurt, and other treats, or mix 2 Tablespoons (20 g) with 4 oz water.

Mixing suggestion: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine with our organic maqui and blueberry powders.

Ingredients: Organic Beet Root Juice Powder, Organic Goji Berry Juice Powder, Organic Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder, Organic Tart Cherry Juice Powder, Organic Pomegranate Juice Powder, Organic Cranberry Juice Powder, Organic Raspberry Juice Powder,  Organic Apple Juice Powder, Organic Tomato Powder, Organic Rose Hip Powder

Origin: Product of USA. Formulated, Blended, and Packaged with care in Florida, USA.

Certifications: USDA Certified Organic