FAQs / Chews 4 Beauty

(Anti-Aging, Skin, Hair, Nails)

Chews-4-Health is featured on the nationally syndicated TV show “Beauty Spaces” as the premiere anti-aging nutritional product!

Dr. Nicholas Perricone, in his New York Times bestselling book, stated acai “decelerates the aging process.” This well known dermatologist considers acai the best anti-aging/skin-enhancing fruit in the world. It’s loaded with anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants found in wine that are responsible for keeping oxidants from harming connective tissue while repairing damaged proteins in the blood vessel walls.

Dr. Oz, a world-renowned and award-winning heart surgeon, is considered a leading expert in health and longevity. He recommends acai berry for its anti-aging/skin-enhancing properties. He has also been featured on Oprah and on his Discovery Health show, promoting these powerful berries. Dr. Oz puts acai on the top of his list, a close second to blueberries, which also contain powerful collagen-enhancing and anti-wrinkling properties. Chews-4-Health contains both.
http://www.health.discovery.com/fansites/dr-oz/about-oz-files.html

Dr. Oz and Dr. Perricone are regular guests on Oprah and have highly recommended acai for anyone interested in having younger and healthier skin.
http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/slideshow1_ss_oz_20080205/3

DR. PERRICONE PROMOTES ACAI ON OPRAH:
http://www.oprah.com/article/health/nutrition/life_Acai

How acai affects skin:

Açaí contains naturally-occurring, plant-based vitamin B, vitamin E, minerals such as iron and calcium, fiber, and protein. Açaí berries contain naturally-occurring amino acids, essential fatty acids (Omega 3, 6, and 9), and has an extremely high amount of antioxidants compared to other fruits. Acai even has more antioxidants than raw spinach, and contain 30 times more anthocyanins than red wine.

Acai has a powerful blend of antioxidants, fiber and essential fatty acids which keeps skin looking great, fights free radicals and keeps muscles regenerating and staying strong. Research has also shown the benefits of a diet high in fatty acids contributes to stronger nails. *

Acai contains highly concentrated antioxidants that many experts say may combat premature aging. The antioxidants in acai are 10 times more powerful than those found in red grapes and contain 30 times more anthocyanins than red wine.

Acai berries also contain beneficial phytosterols. These are natural plant-based chemicals that have been shown to increase skin texture, strength and longevity.

Mangosteen berries are a tropical fruit found mostly in Southeast Asia. The fruits are harvested only twice a year. For ages, this fruit has been used as a tincture to promote healthy skin and used externally as an astringent. Xanthones are phytonutrients known to exhibit strong anti-oxidant effects. The anti-oxidant effects from mangosteen have been shown to be a wonderful and beneficial source for enhancing and keeping skin healthy.

Goji berries have been shown to support the health of the eyes and skin.* Goji contains four types of polysaccharides that are not found in any other food in the world. Goji berries contain 500 times more vitamin C by weight than an orange. They contain over 20 whole food trace minerals such as copper, calcium, iron, and zinc. They also contain 18 amino acids, including all eight essential amino acids, vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E. Researchers report that goji's blend of amino acids can actually aid in supporting the body's DNA.*

Goji berries are also a rich source of carotenoids and contain more beta carotene than carrots by weight. Beta carotene is known to help protect skin from sun-damage. The goji is also a natural source of betaine, which helps fortify the muscles...

Goji may help to increase a person’s “beauty sleep.” Researchers found that these berries may boost the body's production of the human growth hormone, the youth hormone, which promotes better sleep, and a more youthful appearance.

Goji is known for its powerful antioxidant qualities, which is why it can help protect against skin damage from the sun. According to researchers at the University of Sydney who fed diluted juice from the goji berry to mice in the laboratory and found it protected them against the same sun damage as other mice when exposed to harsh UV rays, the berry could turn out to be very beneficial for humans. In another experiment it was shown that skin damage advanced slower in mice that had ingested goji berries. Specialists have concluded its strong antioxidant properties appear to act like a sunscreen in mice.

Noni makes Nails Stronger:

Noni is being used in lip balms, skin lotions, moisturizers, and even shampoos. Many across the globe have raved about their skin feeling more supple and robust. Noni (which means “longevity”) is a sacred fruit known as a balancing agent which helps stabilize and enhance the health of the body. The National Library of Medicine lists 26 articles about the health-enhancing abilities of noni. One of the most important components of the Noni fruit is proxeronine, a natural ingredient, which is a building block essential to human cell growth. Human cells require xeronine to function properly.*

Noni is well known for its ability to support strong, healthy hair and nails. It helps to facilitate the formation of collagen, which is necessary for the strength and healthy development of epithelial and skeletal connective tissue. 

Noni contains naturally-occurring vitamin E. The results of several small studies show that vitamin E can be effective in the treatment of changes brought on by yellow nail syndrome, which also has a profound effect on heart and lung function.

Noni contains naturally-occurring biotin. In one study, supplementation with the B-complex vitamin biotin increased nail thickness by 25 percent in the majority of participants (63 percent) who had brittle nails. In another study, researchers reported that patients who took biotin daily for three to six months experienced a significant decrease in nail brittleness and splitting. Hence a long term use of noni could be beneficial for those who have various nail problems. 

Noni contains naturally-occurring zinc. A deficiency in this mineral has been associated with poor nail health, manifesting as deformed nails, hangnails, inflamed cuticles, and white spots in the nail plate.

L-cysteine is a conditionally essential amino acid, one of only three sulfur-containing amino acids. The others are taurine (which can be produced from L-cysteine) and L-methionine, from which L-cysteine can be produced in the body. L-cysteine is an important component of keratin, skin, hair, and nails. 

Noni contains 17 amino acids including all the essential amino acids.

Phytochemicals: The key to healthy skin 

The superfruits in Chews-4-Health contain 6 powerful phytochemicals.

(1) Xanthones

• Xanthones, unique to the mangosteen, are a class of phytonutrients known as polyphenolic bioflavonoids. Over 60 research papers show its powerful antioxidant properties.
• Xanthones in mangosteen create an anti-oxidative response for the skin

2) Proanthocyanidins

• Proanthocyanidins present in the mangosteen and goji have numerous qualities considered to be valuable in both the prevention of disease and the restoration of homeostasis (healthful balance). Proanthocyanidins inhibit enzymes that break down collagen (the building blocks for skin). Proanthocyanidins help collagen repair of skin, nail and hair. The breakdown of collagen is what causes our skin to lose its elasticity, which in turn causes wrinkles. Proanthocyanidins help keep skin elastic, smooth and wrinkle-free. Proanthocyanidins are also taken as an oral cosmetic to help in the prevention of wrinkles.
• Proanthocyanidins act as an internal sunscreen, inhibiting the daily harmful effects the sun's rays have on our skin.

3) Catechins

• Catechins are another active skin-enhancing ingredient in mangosteen and noni. Catechins have the capability to oxidatively modify skin’s proteins to acquire anti-radical capacities. Catechins donate a positive charge to complement the uncoupled oxygen species, or the electrons known as free radicals, and thus help the skin’s protein turn those free radicals into good oxygen. Studies also show that dietary supplementation of catechin protects against UVB-induced skin damage by modulating antioxidant enzyme activities. http://www.catechinskincare.com/NewFiles2/whatarecatechins.php

4) Polysaccharides

• Polysaccharide are used by the plant for energy. These create epidermal and fibroblast growth factors which attributed to healthy growth and repair of the skin. Mangosteen and goji are very high in polysaccharides. These have many beneficial health effects on the skin. 

5) Sterols

• Plant-based sterols are no stranger to the cosmetic industry. They exist in hundreds of anti-aging and beautifying moisturizing crèmes. Plant sterols have long been recognized for their health benefits on human skin. Sterols are plant lipids or fats. The best-known supplement in this class is omega-3 fatty acid. The sterols of the mangosteen, goji, acai and noni create a powerful 4 superfruit skin-enhancing conglomeration.

6) Fiber

• Fiber, while not strictly a phytonutrient, is nonetheless important in the maintenance of gastrointestinal health. A constipated or blocked colon has been shown to release toxins back into the blood stream and this can lead to acne, excessive oily skin and premature wrinkles. When your colon is constipated, the cells of your body become constipated. Toxins back-up in the arteries, the veins, the lymph and eventually all the cells. This poisons the blood. You become a walking garbage can. This is where most diseases start. A lack of colon elimination is a KEY component to unhealthy skin.

Unlike the liquid super fruits on the market, Chews-4-Health is high in fiber because it is not a watered down product. Chews-4-Health is pure RAW materials and its fiber enhancing properties have been shown to aid in the proper assimilation and elimination of the food we eat.

The body requires alphalipoic acid (ALA) to produce energy and also plays a crucial role in the mitochondria, our cellular energy-producing structures. ALA is very unique compared to other forms of antioxidants because of its versatility - it helps deactivate a wide array of cell-damaging free radicals that affect the skin, hair and nails. But many scientists consider the most important benefit of ALA to be its protection of the body’s mitochondria and DNA. As we age, mitochondria function is impaired, and this may be an important contributor to some of the adverse effects of aging.

It’s hard to ignore all the positive research on alphalipoic acid and its relationship to the health of the skin. Skin care products with alphalipoic acid are growing as rapidly as its media coverage. Alphalipoic acid is a well-known natural substance found in certain foods and also produced in the human body. It has an impressive array of potentially beneficial mechanisms of action:

Alphalipoic acid is a potent and versatile antioxidant.

It is a co-factor in a key biochemical pathway responsible for energy production in the cells (citric acid cycle).

It inhibits cross-linking, which is the formation of chemical bridges between proteins or other large molecules. Cross-linking contributes to the aging process by causing hardening of arteries, wrinkling of the skin and stiffening of joints.

In theory, all of the above effects of lipoic acid may benefit skin cells and, therefore, improve skin texture and wrinkles. Alphalipoic acid is quickly becoming the mainstay of today's anti-aging skin care.

Dr. Perricone has pioneered the use of alphalipoic acid for skin rejuvenation, and has promoted it in his popular book The Wrinkle Cure. Alphalipoic acid is a cornerstone of Dr. Perricone's own skin care line.

Resveratrol is a naturally-occurring compound produced in plants and grapes, found primarily in the skin and seeds. Resveratrol is the key ingredient in red wine that has made headlines when scientists demonstrated that it kept overfed mice from gaining weight, turned them into the equivalent of Olympic marathoners, and seemed to slow down their aging process. Very few medical discoveries have generated such an instant buzz.

Resveratrol is produced by plants in response to injury or fungal infection. It also protects plants from UV radiation and other harmful substances. Resveratrol is believed to provide similar protective benefits for humans. Its antioxidant activity, or ability to neutralize free radicals (unstable molecules that attack healthy skin cells and damage DNA). Scientists first became interested in exploring the potential health benefits of resveratrol when its presence was reported in red wine, leading to speculation that resveratrol might help explain the “French Red Wine Paradox” (the French have a lower mortality rate and lower incidence of coronary disease). Their consumption of resveratrol-containing red wine is considered by many in the scientific community, including the Linus Pauling Institute, to be the reason for their longevity and good health. The benefits of drinking red wine have even been recognized by the American Heart Association, which now recommends 1 to 2 glasses per day for men and 1 glass per day for women. http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/111/2/e10

Many skin care products have now added resveratrol to their product line.

Many of these are featuring Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Dr. OZ , as he introduces resveratrol to millions of Oprah fans. Anti-aging is synonymous with skin care. Resveratrol’s anti-aging properties have been gaining so much media exposure, it is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand supplements on the market today. RESVERATROL FEATURED ON 60 MINUTES

Chews-4-Health contains 4 Sea Vegetables

(Kelp, Nori, Dulse and Bladderwrack)

Sea Vegetables have been used for decades in lotions and facial masks (aka seaweed masks). These powerful chlorophyll-containing organisms are loaded with naturally-occurring proteins, vitamin A, vitamin B1, iron, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, and calcium. These are all beneficial for skin, either as emollients or antioxidants (Source: Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry, February 2002, pages 840–845). The sea vegetable blend in Chews-4-Health are virtually fat-free, low in calories and offer soluble, plant-based trace elements. They also contain chlorophyll, which is great for skin and hair. 

If you've ever touched seaweed that washed up on the beach, chances are you noticed its slippery texture. The gelatinous quality of this sea plant makes it an ideal ingredient for shampoos and creams, as it protects and adds shine to hair and skin which is why they're present in so many cosmetics. Many marine plants - from tiny algae to giant sized kelp - provides nourishment and protection when applied to the body.

Sea Vegetables provide:

• Chlorophyll — helps detoxify*
• Essential fatty acids — improve skin elasticity*
• Carbohydrates — stimulate the skin's ability to heal*
• Vitamin A — an antioxidant, normalizes skin cells*
• Protein/amino acids — building blocks of cells, skin conditioners*

Folic Acid:

Folic acid is necessary for growth and cellular repair, since it is a critical component of DNA and RNA. It is also essential for the formation and maturation of red blood cells.

Folic Acid for Sun Protection:

• Don’t listen to anyone telling you sunshine is not good for you. Sunshine is essential. But excessive exposure leads to sunburn, which is obviously not good for the skin. Nevertheless, sunburns do serve a purpose. As Dr Jonathan V. Wright, renowned author of several books on nutrition, pointed out, “A sunburn is nature's way of telling us that we're getting too much sun. It's sort of like a pop-up thermometer on a turkey. Sunscreen encourages further time in the sun as you ignore or are unaware of the warning.”
• In his Nutrition & Healing newsletter, Dr. Wright discussed what he calls the "DNA Repair Group" - the foods and supplements that everyone, especially those who get a lot of sun exposure, should be consuming in abundance. Top on his list is folic acid! 
• According to Dr. Wright, folic acid deficiency is "a major contributor to skin cancer risk." He says, "Folic acid is destroyed rapidly by heat, cold, and exposure to light, including sunlight. So it's sunlight's destructive effect on folic acid in the skin, not the actual sun exposure itself, that accounts for a significant part of the skin cancer problem. Folic acid (along with vitamin B12 and zinc) is absolutely key to DNA reproduction and repair."
• A daily intake of at least 400 micrograms of folic acid per day is recommended. According to scientists, if you drink alcohol regularly or take oral contraceptives, you need 600 micrograms of folic acid per day. Chews-4-Health contains the daily amount of folic acid recommended by experts. 

With so many pills, messy powders and liquids on the market: It's time to CHEWS for your health!

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.