HEALTHY GUMS
Can assist gum health when patients are receiving non-surgical periodontitis treatment.
The University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Research conducted by Chapple I., et al., The University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. The study was funded in part by NSA LLC, Collierville, TN, USA.. Study available from Chapple I., et al. (2012) Adjunctive daily supplementation with encapsulated fruit, vegetable and berry juice powder concentrates and clinical periodontal outcomes: a double-blind RCT. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 39: 62–72
HEART HEALTH
Can contribute to cardiovascular wellness.
Contributes to a decreased concentration in plasma homocysteine levels, a waste product associated with heart health. Demonstrated positive effects on several other measures of vascular health.
Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Japan
Research conducted by Kawashima A., et al., Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Japan. Grant support provided by NSA, Inc., Memphis, TN.. Study available from Kawashima A., et al. (2007) Four Week Supplementation with Mixed Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrates Increased Protective Serum Antioxidants and Folate and Decreased Plasma Homocysteine in Japanese Subjects. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition 16 (3): 411-421.
University of Sydney, Australia
Research conducted by Samman, S., et al., University of Sydney, NSW, Australia. Financial support provided by Natural Alternatives International, San Marcos, CA.. Study available from Samman, S., et al. (2003) A Mixed Fruit and Vegetable Concentrate Increases Plasma Antioxidant Vitamins and Folate and Lowers Plasma Homocysteine in Men. The Journal of Nutrition 133(7):2188-2193.
University of Milan, Italy
Research conducted by Bamonti F., et al., University of Milan, Italy. Study available from Bamonti F., et al. (2006). Increased free malondialdehyde concentrations in smokers normalise with a mixed fruit and vegetable juice concentrate: a pilot study. Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine 44(4):391-5.
IMMUNE SYSTEM
Reduces the severity of cold symptoms.
Supports key measures of immune system function in young law school students, athletic men, and in healthcare professionals with direct patient contact.
Charité University Medical Centre, Berlin, Germany
Research conducted by Roll, S., Nocon, M., & Willich, S., Charité University Medical Centre, Berlin, Germany. The source of funding for this trial was NSA. Study available from Roll, S., Nocon, M., & Willich, S. (2011) Reduction of common cold symptoms by encapsulated juice powder concentrate of fruits and vegetables: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. British Journal of Nutrition 105(1): 118-122.
Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
Research conducted by Lamprecht, M., Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria. Study available from Lamprecht, M. (2012) Supplementation with mixed fruit and vegetable concentrates in relation to athlete’s health and performance: scientific insight and practical relevance. Medical Sport Science 59:70-85.
University of Florida Gainsville, Florida
Research conducted by Nantz M., et al., University of Florida Gainsville, Florida, USA. Supported in part by a grant to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Sponsored Program Agreement 04050447-C, from NSA, Inc., Collierville, TN. Study available from Nantz M., et al. (2006) Immunity and Antioxidant Capacity in Humans Is Enhanced by Consumption of a Dried, Encapsulated Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate. The Journal of Nutrition 136(10):2606-2610.
DNA
Helps to protect DNA from oxidative stress.
University of South Carolina, Columbia
Research conducted by Cui X, et al., University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA. Financially supported in part by a research grant from NSA, LLC (Collierville, TN), to the University of South Carolina Research Foundation, in compliance with the guidelines of Funding Food Science and Nutrition Research. Study available from Cui X, et al. (2012) Suppression of DNA damage in human peripheral blood lymphocytes by a juice concentrate: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Molecular Nutritional Food Research 56:666-670
University of Florida Gainsville, Florida
Research conducted by Nantz M., et al., University of Florida Gainsville, Florida, USA. . Supported in part by a grant to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Sponsored Program Agreement 04050447-C, from NSA, Inc., Collierville, TN.. Study available from Nantz M., et al. (2006) Immunity and Antioxidant Capacity in Humans Is Enhanced by Consumption of a Dried, Encapsulated Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate. The Journal of Nutrition 136(10):2606-2610
OXIDATIVE STRESS
Increased levels of key antioxidants in the bloodstream.
Department of Science and Technology, Natural Alternatives International, Inc., San Marcos
Research conducted by Wise, J., et al., Department of Science and Technology, Natural Alternatives International, Inc., San Marcos, CA, USA.. Funding for this study was provided in part by NSA, LLC, Collierville, TN, USA. . Study available from Wise, J., et al. (2009) ß-Carotene and α-tocopherol in healthy overweight adults; depletion kinetics are correlated with adiposity. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 60(sup3):65-75
University of Padua, Padua
Research conducted by Novembrino C., et al., University of Padua, Padua, Italy. Study was supported by a grant by NSA LLC, Collierville, TN, USA.. Study available from Novembrino C., et al. (2011) Effects of encapsulated fruit and vegetable juice powder concentrates on oxidative status in heavy smokers. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 30(1):49-56
Medical University of Graz, Austria
Research conducted by Manfred L., et al., Medical University of Graz, Austria. This work was funded in part through a cooperative international research grant from NSA (USA) to the Medical University of Graz and the Styrian Health Association, Graz, Austria. This work was also financially supported by the Franz Lanyar-Stiftung (No. 290 and No. 314). Study available from Manfred L., et al. (2009) Protein Modification Responds to Exercise Intensity and Antioxidant Supplementation. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 41(1):155-163
University of Florida Gainsville, Florida
Research conducted by Nantz M., et al., University of Florida Gainsville, Florida, USA. . Supported in part by a grant to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Sponsored Program Agreement 04050447-C, from NSA, Inc., Collierville, TN.. Study available from Nantz M., et al. (2006) Immunity and Antioxidant Capacity in Humans Is Enhanced by Consumption of a Dried, Encapsulated Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate. The Journal of Nutrition 136(10):2606-2610
Reduces oxidative stress from exercise.
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Research conducted by Goldfarb A., et al., University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, USA. Study available from Goldfarb A., et al. (2011) Effects of a fruit/berry/vegetable supplement on muscle function and oxidative stress. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 43(3):501-8
University of Memphis, Memphis
Research conducted by Bloomer, R., Goldfarb, A., & Mckenzie, M., University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. This work was funded in part by NSA, Inc.. Study available from Bloomer, R., Goldfarb, A., & Mckenzie, M. (2006)Oxidative Stress Response to Aerobic Exercise: Comparison of Antioxidant Supplements. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 38(6):1098-1105
University of Graz, Graz, Austria
Research conducted by Manfred L., et al., University of Graz, Graz, Austria. Supported by a cooperative international research grant from NSA (Collierville, TN) to the Medical University of Graz (project no. 679) and the Styrian Health Association, Graz, Austria.. Study available from Manfred L., et al. (2007) Several Indicators of Oxidative Stress, Immunity, and Illness Improved in Trained Men Consuming an Encapsulated Juice Powder Concentrate for 28 Weeks. The Journal of Nutrition 137(12):2737-2741
HEALTHY SKIN
Helps to improve blood flow and oxygenation of skin microcirculation.
University of Witten-Herdecke, Germany
Research conducted by De Spirt, S., et al., University of Witten-Herdecke, Germany. The research was sponsored in part by a grant from NSA LLC, Collierville, Tenn., USA. Study available from De Spirt, S., et al. (2011) An Encapsulated Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate Increases Skin Microcirculation in Healthy Women. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 25:2-8.
