Azul is a unique and extraordinary new nutritional beverage mix engineered by ForeverGreen International.
These claims can be understood by review and analysis of the constituent ingredients that are combined through a meticulous and painstaking process. Marine Phytoplankton, Alpha 3 CMP Azul begins with marine phytoplankton. For the moment, please set aside all that you know about marine
plants and imagine the following. The largest species of marine phytoplankton measure a mere 1000 microns (or 1mm) and the smallest measure an infinitesimal 10 microns! However, these minute organisms feed the largest species of animal
on Earth, great whales, and sustain their lives for years, and in some cases, centuries.
Marine phytoplankton is vastly more nutritious
than seaweed, sea kelp, sea grass and all other sea plants. In fact, marine phytoplankton contains 400 times the energy than any other
known plant and has a nutritional analysis that is second to none (see below). Harvested from the sea, this microscopic wild marine
phytoplankton, which contains an unrivaled 200 different species of phytoplankton or "sea vegetables", blooms in pristine seawater
and sunshine. In this unique process, the silica membrane that envelops each individual sea vegetable is opened, allowing the digestion
and absorption of its nutritional contents into the human body.
The extraordinary marine phytoplankton explained above is exclusive to ForeverGreen is known as Alpha 3 CMP. The miracle that
makes this entire process and product possible is the life story of a modern-day Edison, Tom Harper. He saved his own life by creating
the process that yields Alpha 3 CMP marine phytoplankton.
What we see in this data is that ForeverGreen’s Alpha 3 CMP marine phytoplankton contains almost all of the nutrient components
necessary for balanced, healthy life. And, with 400 times the energy of any other plant, marine phytoplankton stands alone
as the finest source of nutrition on Earth. What follows is a nutritional analysis of ForeverGreen's proprietary Alpha 3 CMP marine
phytoplankton.
Independent research and academic articles point to the immune system benefits of marine phytoplankton:
PROVIDES CELLULAR BUILDING BLOCKS:
Protein - 14 types of Amino Acids
Fat - Omega 3 and Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acids
Vitamins - A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, E
Minerals - 72 Ionic Essential and Trace Sea Minerals
Water - Delivery Mechanism Delivered by the reconstitution process
Energy - Complete Carbohydrates from natural plant sources
Marine Phytoplankton Nutrition |
Alanine
Arginine
Asparagine
Aspartic Acid
Betacarotene
Bioflavinoids
Biotin
Boron
Calcium
Chlorophyll
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Cysteine
Essential Fatty Acids
Electrolytes
Fiber
Fluorine
Folic Acid
Germanium
Gamma Linolenic Acid
Glutamic Acid
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Glutamine
Glutathione
Glycine
Glycogen
Histidine
Iodine
Iron
Lecithin
Leucine
Linoleic Acid
Lysine
Magnesium
Manganese
Methionine
Molybdenum
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Nickel
Nucleic Acids
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Pantohenic Acid
(Vitamin B5) |
Phenylalanine
Phosphorous
Potassium
Proline
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
Riboflavin
RNA
Selenium
Serine
Silicon
Sodium
Superoxide Dismutase
(SOD)
Substance P
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Threonine
Tyrosine
Valine
Vanadium
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Zinc
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ORAC VALUES OF COMMON FOODS
ORAC UNITS PER 100 GRAMS
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*Cranberries 9,584
*Blueberries 6,552
Plums 6,259
Blackberries 5,347
*Raspberries 4,882
*Strawberries 3,577
Cherries 3,365
Raisins 3,037
*Grape juice 2,377
*Oranges 1,819
*Peaches 1,814
*Beets 1,767
Spinach 1,515
Alfalfa sprouts 1,510
Broccoli florets 1,362
*Grapes, red 1,260
*Agave 1,247
*Golden Kiwi Fruit 1,210
Onion 1,034
Corn 728
Eggplant 933
*Bananas 879
*Carrots 665
*Apple juice 408
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AZUL 14,800
ORAC (Oxygen
Radical
Absorbance
Capacity) is
a measure of
the ability of
foods to subdue
harmful oxygen
free radicals that can damage our
bodies.
SOURCE: Data from
Oxygen Radical
Absorbance Capacity
(ORAC) of Selected
Foods – 2007. Prepared
by U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Nutrient Data
Laboratory, Agricultural
Research Services,
Beltsville Human
Nutrition Research
Center. Published
November 2007. |
| *Along with many of the common foods on this list Azul was also created using a perfect combination many of the “super fruits” such as maqui berry (40,000), açai berry, pomegranate, mangosteen, GAC fruit, coconut and goji berry with even higher ORAC values. |
1. Marine phytoplankton (Alpha 3 CMP)" is a summary of a double blind and controlled studies carried out by the Department of Health Promotion and Education at the University of Utah. It reports evidence that those subjects who participated in the study that took Alpha 3 CMP* showed a significant increase in the CD3 measures, pointing to increased T-lymphocyte presence. This suggests enhanced immune system function.
*Note: Alpha 3 CMP is a proprietary marine phytoplankton product found in ForeverGreen"s LegaSea line of products.
2. Improves immune system function": Journal of Biochemistry and Pharmacology 2002; 63:73.
3. Marine phytoplankton "enhances macrophages": Journal of Immunology 1995; 3:35, Immunopharmacolgy, Jan 1996.
The Antioxidant Power and Health Benefits of Raw Whole Foods:
After starting with Alpha 3 CMP marine phytoplankton, the formulators at ForeverGreen asked the question,
"What can we add to this base to elevate the ultimate health benefits of this product while achieving a product
that is consistent with the spirit and science of marine phytoplankton?"
The answer was to add 24 raw whole foods, selected for their unique health benefits (including ORAC value) and delicious flavor. The reported health benefits of the combined ingredients in Azul, in both the lay and academic literature, run in the hundreds.
There are also scores of basic and clinical research projects currently being carried out on the ingredients found in Azul to further elucidate their health benefits.
Azul contains many known high antioxidant "super foods". When an analysis is done and each component ingredient is fully evaluated for its nutritional composition, reported health benefits and inter-ingredient synergies emerge. A powerful image is also created, one of a food that is without peer for nutritional composition, reported health benefits, and antioxidant power.
When Azul is blended and turned into a fine, natural powder through a 14 to 18-hour proprietary process, the final product boasts an astounding ORAC value of 14,800 units per 100 grams! This value represents an antioxidant power sufficient to combat the growing levels of free radicals that build up in our bodies as a result of exposure to some chemicals, environmental pollution, cigarette smoke, and radiation.
Unchecked, free radicals in the body can result in a chain reaction whereby outer shell electrons are lost, damaging the cell membrane causing cell malfunction through DNA derangement. Many diseases and even premature aging are thought to be the result of free radical damage. Azul’s potent antioxidant, or free radical neutralizing capability, is powerful protection.
"Antioxidants can cancel out the cell-damaging effects of free radicals": Sies H (1997). "Oxidative stress: oxidants and antioxidants"
(PDF). Exp Physiol 82 (2): 291–5.
Probiotics
Lastly, microencapsulated probiotics are added to Azul’s formulation. This process enhances gastrointestinal health benefits by balancing healthy gut flora.
"Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host": FAO/WHO (2001) Health and Nutritional Properties of Probiotics in Food including Powder Milk with Live Lactic Acid Bacteria.
Conclusion
The unequaled nutritional composition, antioxidant value, reported health benefits, and probiotic properties of Azul are unmatched in the marketplace. ForeverGreen International has, in effect, parented a true category-creating product with Azul.
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"Through exhaustive analysis and
literature review I conclude that Azul
is possibly the most complete source
of nutrition and natural
health benefits on Earth" Adam Saucedo, M.D.,
Founder of the
New Life Center Eating Disorders Facility
