Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Baobab and Sickle Cell Anemia


Tests carried out by Adesanya et al. (1988) showed that the pulp could be used to treat sickle cell anemia, as it showed considerable antisickling activity.
Tannins, mucilage, cellulose, citric acid and other typical constituents of the fruit pulp may be responsible for its effect against diarrhea. A study conducted on 160 children demonstrated that an aqueous solution of the baobab fruit pulp is almost as significant as the traditional “WHO solution” for rehydration of children affected with diarrhea (Tal-Dia et al., 1997).

African Baobab fruit has given my failing kidneys a kick start'


A WOMAN who has lived with chronic kidney failure for 15 years claims her condition has been dramatically eased by eating a bizarre African "wonder" fruit.


Janine Franssen, 36, was diagnosed with renal failure last year and told she urgently needed a kidney transplant as her's was functioning at only seven per cent of normal capacity.


A scramble to find a suitable donor started and Janine was surgically fitted with equipment to allow for dialysis once her kidneys failed - which she has been told is inevitable.
But after the discovery of the Baobab fruit, Janine's kidney function has improved and she has even been taken off the transplant list.


She insists it is all down to drinking ground-up Baobab in water, and said: "It feels like I have won the lottery."
After nine months of worrying about her failing kidneys she says she has a new outlook, although she is well aware she has not been cured.


The discovery of the fruit was made by her partner Mark who read an article about the Baobab's high concentration of vitamins and nutrients.
They decided to import some to see if it could help Janine stay strong during the wait for a kidney donor.
T
he large, dry fruit has only been available in Europe since July last year.
It is said to have around six times the vitamin C content of an orange, more iron than red meat, more magnesium than spinach as well as high levels of calcium and antioxidants.


It is said that this makes it a valuable aid in the prevention and treatment of gastric and irritable bowel syndrome conditions, and effective for osteoporosis, varicose veins and even haemorrhoids.
Janine grinds it down and takes it with water in the morning and afternoon.


The Clydebank woman said she was "astonished" at the difference baobab made, and she credits it with her kidney function now climbing to 20 per cent.
Janine, who lives on Dumbarton Road, told the Post: "Mark said I should try it for a couple of months to see if it could increase my kidney function - buying me some time to get donor tests completed.
"Within that first month I started to notice some changes like my hair and nails getting stronger.
"The following week I had a hospital appointment to see where my kidney function was at and miraculously it had gone from seven per cent to twelve per cent.
"I was amazed as was my consultant and, not only that, but my blood pressure and cholesterol had come down."


Janine knows at some point she will need a kidney transplant - when her's succumbs to the illness she has had since 1994 - and her sisters Lesley and Annsophia, boyfriend Mark and close friend Christina have all now been tested for kidney donation.


But with her improvement she has been able to return to her work as an administration assistant - something unthinkable just 12 months ago.
Janine said: "I am under no illusions but I now have hope my kidneys will last a bit longer. My doctors reckon they will."

Wild Harvest Baobab Fruit Pulp - Extract 1:1




Wild Harvest Baobab Fruit Pulp - Extract 1:1- Ultrasound Low Temperature

                     For Organic Cosmetics Nutricutical Formulations

The baobab fruit is classed as a functional food ("rich in specific nutrients and phyto-chemicals and are promoted as being able to improve health condition and/or disease prevention."). The baobab fruit has six times as much vitamin C as oranges, 50% more calcium than spinach and is a plentiful source of anti-oxidants, those disease-fighting molecules credited with helping reduce the risk of everything from cancer to heart disease.

Baobab Fruit Pulp Extract
Baobab Fruit Pulp, Propylene Glycol Ultrasound Extraction 1:1
To maintain the high level of nutrients present in the pulp we immediately work fruits after opening. Only two hours from opening to final packaging.

Packaging: 10-20 Kg 
Preservatives: Parabens: 0.5% 
INCI/CTFA: Phenoxyethanol-Methylparaben-Ethylparaben-Butylparaben- Propylparaben.
Einecs: 2045897-2027857-2043994-2023187-2023077

Shelf Life: 24 Months
Availability: 1500 Kg/Year maximal production
Delivery: Worldwide
Dosage: 0,5-0,4 %
Nutritional Information: Alpha and beta carotenes, calcium, mucilage, rubbers, uronic acid, ramnose, acid glutamic, tannins, vitamin c

Wild Harvest Baobab Fruit Pulp





Wild Harvest Baobab Fruit Pulp - 100% Native Dried








Organic - Antioxidant - Prebiotic - Gluten Free - Ready to Mix


The baobab fruit is classed as a functional food ("rich in specific nutrients and phyto-chemicals and are promoted as being able to improve health condition and/or disease prevention."). The baobab fruit has six times as much vitamin C as oranges, 50% more calcium than spinach and is a plentiful source of anti-oxidants, those disease-fighting molecules credited with helping reduce the risk of everything from cancer to heart disease.

The baobab fruit is classed as a functional food ("rich in specific nutrients and phyto-chemicals and are promoted as being able to improve health condition and/or disease prevention."). The baobab fruit has six times as much vitamin C as oranges, 50% more calcium than spinach and is a plentiful source of anti-oxidants, those disease-fighting molecules credited with helping reduce the risk of everything from cancer to heart disease.

To maintain the high level of nutrients present in the pulp we immediately work fruits after opening. Only two hours from opening to final packaging.

Packaging: 1 Pallet: 80 x 120 x 200 cm 18 Carton Box : 324 Kg
Preservatives: None
Shelf Life: 36 Months
Availability: 5000 Tons/Year maximal production
Delivery: Worldwide
Dosage: 5-10 g. a day per person
Nutritional Information: Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, C, PP), Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Dietary Fibres (Soluble & Insoluble), Amminoacids
Antioxidants

Due to a range natural acids found in Wild Harvest baobab fruit is known as an excellent antioxidant. Its antioxidant activity is four times that of a kiwi or apple pulp.

Antioxidants are important for:
Protection against free radicals.
Maintenance of metabolic processes.
Synthesis of steroidal hormones and connective tissue.
Assisting neuro-transmitters.
Preventing degenerative diseases.
Increases the body's ability to absorb calcium and iron. 
         
Valuable aid in the prevention and treatment of gastric and IBS disorders
• Effective in treating osteoporosis, varicose veins and haemorrhoids
• The fruit's minerals and vitamins are beneficial to anaemics, anorexics, smokers and athletes
• Excellent ingredient in diets for diabetics (notably type II diabetes)
• Displays antioxidant capacity by fighting against the formation of free radicals
• Ideal in probiotic formulations, thanks to the high content in soluble fibre
• Great complement in diets for celiac diseases
• Involved in Tempe fermentation


Dietary Fibers and Prebiotic activity
Baobab supplies a quantity of soluble (22.54%) and insoluble (22.04%) fibers which can reach up to about 45 grams per 100 grams of product. Dietary fiber has by now been established as an important component of our diet, as it can affect manifold aspects of the digestive physiology. Frequent consumption of dietary fiber associated with a diet rich in vegetables, cereals and fruit has been related to a reduction of the risk of onset of neo-plasia of the digestive system, in particular colon-rectal cancer. Dietary fibers stimulate intestinal micro flora acting as a probiotic. 


Dietary fibers are important for:
Stabilizing blood glucose levels.
Suppressing cholesterol synthesis by the liver.
Stimulating production of T helper cells, antibodies, leukocytes, cytokines and lymph mechanisms.
Increasing proliferation of colonic bacteria beneficial for intestinal health.
Improving barrier properties of the colonic mucosal layer, inhibiting inflammatory and adhesion irritants. 

Vitamins
Wild Harvest baobab fruit pulp contains high concentrations of Vitamin C and contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 & B6. 

Vitamins have different functions in the body:
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) is important for growth and repair of tissues in the body. It is an antioxidant, promotes healthy gums, assists the body absorb iron and helps wounds heal.
Vitamin A  is important for the maintenance of healthy teeth, bones, soft tissue and skin.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) helps the body cells change carbohydrates into energy. It is also essential for heart function and healthy nerve cells.
Vitamin B2  (Riboflavin) works with other B vitamins and is important for body growth and production of red blood cells.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) helps maintain healthy skin and nerves and has cholesterol-lowering effects.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) helps the body use protein, helps form red blood cells and helps maintain brain function. 

Calcium and other minerals
Wild Harvest baobab fruit pulp is rich in Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Iron. Pregnant women in Africa use baobab fruit pulp as a source of calcium during pregnancy and lactation. 

Calcium is one of the most important minerals for growth, and maintenance and reproduction of the body. Calcium helps maintain healthy bones and teeth. It also helps with blood clotting, nerve signalling, muscle contraction and relaxation and release of certain hormones.

Phosphorus is used in the formation of bones and teeth. Phosphorus also plays an important role in the utilization of carbohydrates and fats, synthesis of protein for growth and maintenance and repair of cells and tissues.

Potassium is necessary to maintain the water balance between the cells and body fluids. And plays an important role in cellular enzymes and contraction of muscles
Iron is important for the making of oxygen-carrying proteins, haemoglobin and myoglobin. 


Wild Harvest Pharma Baobab fruit pulp is rich in Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Iron. Pregnant women in Africa use baobab fruit pulp as a source of calcium during pregnancy and lactation. 



Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral properties                                                                                                                                                                                Studies were carried out in the laboratory showed that doses between 400 and 800 mg/kg determine a marked anti-inflammatory effect and are able to reduce inflammation induced in the limb with formalin. This activity may be attributed to the presence of sterols, saponins and triterpenes in the aqueous extract.

Anti-diarrheal properties
The typical diet of indigenous African populations, in particular children, is characterised by a low-calorie, low-protein vegetable and floury diet, lacking milk, and may potentially lead to rickets and cause organic disorders such as diarrhea and/or dysentery. The particularity of Baobab fruit pulp is that it is effective against diarrhea.






Wild Harvest Pharma
Baobab Supply
Selling wholesale organic certified African baobab from the Baobab tree to international manufacturers of finished products for the food, beverage, nutritional, nutricosmetic, nutraceutical botanical and health supplement industries. Fair Trade for Africa

Wild Harvest Baobab Oil Extra Pure




Wild Harvest Baobab Oil Extra Pure-CO2 - Supercritical Extraction

  For Organic Cosmetics & Nutritional Formulations
The baobab fruit is classed as a functional food ("rich in specific nutrients and phyto-chemicals and are promoted as being able to improve health condition and/or disease prevention."). The baobab fruit has six times as much vitamin C as oranges, 50% more calcium than spinach and is a plentiful source of anti-oxidants, those disease-fighting molecules credited with helping reduce the risk of everything from cancer to heart disease.

Wild Harvest CO2 Supercritical Extraction
Supercritical Extraction Process uses compressed carbon dioxide, or CO2. to to dissolve the lipophilic constituents.Scientists use CO2 gas for this purpose because it is totally harmless to humans and the environment, it is naturally occurring, and its supercritical temperature point is very low.  The extract can be a broad, virtually complete representation of the plant's lipophilic constituents.The extraction method has been designed to avoid toxic cyclopropenoid fatty acids (malvalic and sterculic acid) present in common cold pressed Baobab Oil.


To maintain the high level of nutrients present in the pulp we immediately work fruits after opening. Only two hours from opening to final packaging.

Packaging: 1 Pallett :10-20 Kg  
Preservatives: None
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Availability: 500 Kg/Year maximal production
Delivery: Worldwide
Dosage: 1-100%
Nutritional Information:  Fatty Acid (Omega 3-6-9), Sterols, Proteins, Potassium Magnesium Calcium Iron Zinc Aminoacids 


Topical application can help alleviate various skin disorders such as chronic dry skin, thin skin, chronic brusing and sun spots. Antioxidant and nourisher. Improve skin elasticity and epiderming softening



Calcium and other minerals
Wild Harvest baobab fruit pulp is rich in Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Iron. Pregnant women in Africa use baobab fruit pulp as a source of calcium during pregnancy and lactation. 

Calcium is one of the most important minerals for growth, and maintenance and reproduction of the body. Calcium helps maintain healthy bones and teeth. It also helps with blood clotting, nerve signalling, muscle contraction and relaxation and release of certain hormones.

Phosphorus is used in the formation of bones and teeth. Phosphorus also plays an important role in the utilization of carbohydrates and fats, synthesis of protein for growth and maintenance and repair of cells and tissues.

Potassium is necessary to maintain the water balance between the cells and body fluids. And plays an important role in cellular enzymes and contraction of muscles
Iron is important for the making of oxygen-carrying proteins, haemoglobin and myoglobin. 
 Wild Harvest Pharma Baobab fruit pulp is rich in Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Iron. Pregnant women in Africa use baobab fruit pulp as a source of calcium during pregnancy and lactation. 


Benefits of Omega 3 6 9                                                                                                           
Omega fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats.  They are healthier than saturated fats and have many metabolic functions.  There are many benefits of omega 3 6 9 supplementation. 


Omega 3                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
The most important 2 fatty acids in the Omega 3 family are EPA and DHA, DHA is important for pregnant and nursing mothers and for young children for healthy development of the brain and vision, EPA can be considered the most important for everyone else as it is necessary for the efficient functioning of the brain and the body at a cellular level. The Omega 3's has anti-inflammatory and anti-coagulant properties as well as many other important health benefits.  They reduce inflammation and can provide protection against cardiovascular disease, arthritis, skin conditions, depression and other mood-related disorders. 

Omega 6                                                                                                                                                     
Although Omega 6 can help the bloating and pain associated with PMS.  It also maintains healthy skin, hair and nails and generally helps to bring about hormonal and emotional balance. Omega 3 and Omega 6 interact with each other so the balance between them is crucial for good health.  Together they affect the production of hormonal type messengers called eicosanoids, which has an impact on inflammation in the body and all functions at a cellular level.


Omega 9                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Omega 9 also has many preventative qualities as its main component, Oleic acid, helps to reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Baobab contains a blend of all 3 of the important fatty acids EPA, GLA and OA making it an excellent choice of omega 3 6 9 supplement.


Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral properties                                                                                                                                                                                Studies were carried out in the laboratory showed that doses between 400 and 800 mg/kg determine a marked anti-inflammatory effect and are able to reduce inflammation induced in the limb with formalin. This activity may be attributed to the presence of sterols, saponins and triterpenes in the aqueous extract. 


Anti-diarrhoeal properties
The typical diet of indigenous African populations, in particular children, is characterised by a low-calorie, low-protein vegetable and floury diet, lacking milk, and may potentially lead to rickets and cause organic disorders such as diarrhea and/or dysentery. The particularity of Baobab fruit pulp is that it is effective against diarrhea. 


Wild Harvest Pharma
Baobab Supply
Selling wholesale organic certified African baobab from the Baobab tree to international manufacturers of finished products for the food, beverage, nutritional, nutricosmetic, nutraceutical botanical and health supplement industries. Fair Trade for Africa
Baobabharvester@gmail.com

Wild Harvest Baobab Leaves Extract 1:1




Wild Harvest Baobab Leaves Extract 1:1- Ultrasound Low Temperature

                      For Organic Cosmetics Nutricutical Formulations

The baobab fruit is classed as a functional food ("rich in specific nutrients and phyto-chemicals and are promoted as being able to improve health condition and/or disease prevention."). The baobab fruit has six times as much vitamin C as oranges, 50% more calcium than spinach and is a plentiful source of anti-oxidants, those disease-fighting molecules credited with helping reduce the risk of everything from cancer to heart disease.

Baobab Leaves Extract
Baobab Fruit Pulp, Propylene Glycol Ultrasound Extraction 1:1.

To maintain the high level of nutrients present in the pulp we immediately work fruits after opening. Only two hours from opening to final packaging.

Packaging: 10-20 Kg 
Preservatives: Parabens: 0.5% 
INCI/CTFA: Phenoxyethanol-Methylparaben-Ethylparaben-Butylparaben- Propylparaben.
Einecs: 2045897-2027857-2043994-2023187-2023077

Shelf Life: 24 Months
Availability: 1500 Kg/Year maximal production
Delivery: Worldwide
Dosage: 0,5-0,4 %
Nutritional Information: Alpha and beta carotenes, calcium, mucilage, rubbers, uronic acid, ramnose, acid glutamic, tannins, vitamin c

Wild Harvest Pharma
Baobab Supply
Selling wholesale organic certified African baobab from the Baobab tree to international manufacturers of finished products for the food, beverage, nutritional, nutricosmetic, nutraceutical botanical and health supplement industries. Fair Trade for Africa
Baobabharvester@gmail.com