Haskap berry’s DELICIOUS unique tangy fruit flavour includes hints of raspberry, blueberry and black currant. Haskap is known as the ‘berry of long life and good eyesight’. The Haskap berry is also called the honeyberry, an edible blue honeysuckle, native to northern hemisphere countries including Canada, Japan and Russia, with the botanical name Lonicera caerulea.
Haskap berries have up to 3 times more antioxidants than blueberries and over 4 times more than strawberries. Haskap berries are a rich source of naturally occurring anthocyanins. The particular type they contain, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside (C3G) has been studied and found to tremendously benefit vascular health. Anthocyanins are excellent antioxidants for preventing or reducing the risk of disease and improvng vascular health. Anthocyanin-rich berries are also known for their benefit to the eyes and are associated with imroving night vision. Anthocyanins possess anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-obesity effects, as well as prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The massive amount of antioxidants in Haskap berries reduces oxidative stress or free radical damage in tissues, cells & DNA.
Anthocyanins and Vision:
Haskap berries are a good source of anthocyanins, particularly cyanidin-3-O-glucoside (C3G). Anthocyanins are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and research indicates they can improve blood flow to the eyes, potentially aiding in night vision and protecting against age-related macular degeneration.
- Improved Night Vision: Anthocyanins can increase circulation within the retinal capillaries, which is crucial for optimal night vision.
- Macular Degeneration: Studies suggest that anthocyanins may help to fight against macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss.
- Diabetic Retinopathy: The berries help prevent or slow the progression of retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes.
Other Potential Benefits:
Besides eyesight, Haskap berries are also linked to other health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic properties.
Lemon Lime Haskap Berry Tea is a bright cheery tangy Vitamin C infusion TEA with a tart bursting flavour of citrus & sunshine with a tiny little kiss of honey. Not overly sweet & blended perfectly for a smooth refreshing mood lifting beverage hot or cold.
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Kaffir Lime tree leaves tea offers a range of health benefits, including immune support, digestive aid, stress relief, heart health, radioprotection, boosting immunity, and improving iron absorption and improved sleep.
Lime fruit & peel offers a variety of health benefits due to their rich content of vitamin C, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds. They can boost immunity, aid digestion, potentially reduce the risk of heart disease and kidney stones, and improve skin health.
Lemon verbena, known for its lemon-scented leaves, offers health benefits of: antioxidant properties, digestive support, and anti-inflammatory effects. It is also used traditionally to help with sleep and muscle tension.
Lemon fruit & peel offers a variety of health benefits due to their rich nutrient profile. They are a good source of Vitamin C, which supports the immune system, and also contain antioxidants that protect cells from damage. Additionally, lemons can aid in iron absorption, help prevent kidney stones, and may improve skin health.
Sunflower petals offer profound anti-inflammatory health benefits. They are a good source of antioxidants, vitamins A and C, and minerals like potassium.
Blackberry leaves are known to eliminate free radicals that damage cells, and as antioxidants, they can help prevent lifestyle diseases. They also aid in the protection and strengthening of immunity, as well as lowering the risk of cancer.
Apple fruit is found to have very strong antioxidant activity, inhibit cancer cell proliferation, decrease lipid oxidation, improve gut flora health and lower cholesterol.
Honey is an Antioxidant Powerhouse: Rich in antioxidants like polyphenols and flavonoids, which can help protect the body against cell damage caused by free radicals. Honey also is lower on the glycemic index suited for those with blood glucose issues. OR PURE Maple Syrup - helps prevent the clumping of certain amyloid proteins found in brain cells that link to the development of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. Its use upports cognitive function and brain health. Research also indicates that Maple syrup has less dramatic impact on blood sugar levels compared to refined sugars & offers several potential health benefits due to its nutrient content, including antioxidants and minerals like manganese, zinc, calcium, and potassium.)
Ingredients: Canadian Haskap berries, Lemon Myrtle, Lemon Verbena, Blackberry leaves, Kaffir Lime leaves, Lime fruit + peel, Lemon fruit + peel, Apple fruit, Sunflower petals, a kiss of Honey OR Pure Maple Syrup
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Science Direct: Anthocyanin-rich Haskap (Lonicera caerulea L.) berry extracts reduce nitrosamine-induced DNA damage in human normal lung epithelial cells in vitro - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278691520302921
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Blackberry leaf as a functional food - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8750396/
Lemon myrtle is a source of calcium, especially beneficial for those on plant-based diets, and contains other essential nutrients like folate, vitamin A, vitamin E, zinc, and magnesium - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7011016/
Antioxidant and Antiproliferation Activities of Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora): An In Vitro and In Vivo Study - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8951487/
Sunflower petals are a source of bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, phenolic acids, and antimicrobial properties. Research suggests sunflower petals help in preventing and managing chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions. - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5622016/
Recent overview of Kaffir lime & leaf (Citrus hystrix DC) dual functionality in food and nutraceuticals. - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666154324004216
Apple phytochemicals and their health benefits - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC442131/
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