NatureCity Journal
VOLUME 20 • ISSUE 3 • SPRING 2024
NatureCity Journal
VOLUME 20 • ISSUE 3 • SPRING 2024
NatureCity Journal
VOLUME 20 • ISSUE 23 • SPRING 2024
Digexin®: The Rising Star in Digestive Health and Mood Support!
Digexin®: The Rising Star in Digestive Health and Mood Support!
Digexin®: The Rising Star in Digestive Health and Mood Support!
Two health areas that consumers frequently cite as a focus of theirs are digestive and brain health.
The innovative new herbal ingredient called Digexin® was developed to help you in both areas. It’s made from tender okra pods and ashwagandha root – and the benefits experienced in research studies with Digexin® are very impressive.
For digestive health, Digexin® works by supporting a process called peristalsis in the gut. Peristalsis refers to a series of involuntary muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
As evidence of this, in research, those taking Digexin® were able to increase food transit time through the digestive system by 3 to 4 hours (in a 24 hour period), over the 60 day study duration.
This led to a significant increase in bowel movements starting in the first 2 weeks. Better yet, Digexin® users who had been struggling to stay regular, were able to sustain more regular and normal bowel movement frequency when taking Digexin® daily over a 60 day period.
On top of this, Digexin® also helps to soothe and lubricate the lining of the intestines and digestive tract (called the epithelial lining), which helps to hydrate stools for more comfortable and complete evacuation.
The effects of Digexin® in the digestive tract do more than support more frequent and comfortable bowel movements (although that alone is invaluable to many who struggle to stay regular).
The research studies found that Digexin® users experienced less abdominal discomfort including reduced bloating, burping, cramping and gas.
Perhaps resulting from food moving faster through the system, there was also less gastric acid (gastrin) secreted by Digexin® users, who also reported less symptoms associated with occasional heartburn and indigestion.
It is also believed Digexin® can help support intestinal barrier function. This is the semipermeable barrier along the lining of the digestive tract that allows the absorption of nutrients, while limiting the transport of harmful microorganisms into the body.
Maintaining the function and integrity of this barrier is believed to be important for healthy aging.
When potentially harmful substances can more easily pass through this barrier (sometimes called “leaky gut”), it can cause a broad range of health problems.
Digexin® users experienced improvements in two measures of intestinal barrier health, zonulin and an enzyme called DAO (diamine oxidase).
At same time that Digexin® is working on digestive health, it’s also working along the “gut-brain axis”. This refers to the two-way communication between the gut and central nervous system that links the brain and the digestive tract.
If you help the gut, you can help the mind and how you feel, and vice versa.
Digexin® helps to promote healthy levels of serotonin (feel good neurotransmitter) and cortisol (stress hormone).
This helps reduce perceived stress and the ability to cope with everyday stressors.
In addition, use of Digexin® was able to support more positive moods and overall feelings of well-being. Plus, Digexin® users reported better sleep quality, on average, and were able to fall asleep faster.
Digexin® is part of our new TrueDYB™ drink powder that helps you Digest Your Best.
It offers total digestive support starting in the stomach, continuing in the intestines and microbiome, and promoting regular and more comfortable bowel movements.
The 16 ingredients in TrueDYB™ include prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, fiber, digestive enzymes, Digexin®, Gutgard® and organic greens.
Lutemax® 2020 Found to Support Children’s Eye and Cognitive Health
Lutemax® 2020 Found to Support Children’s Eye and Cognitive Health
Lutemax® 2020 is a patented extract containing all 3 nutritionally relevant carotenoids—lutein, RR-zeaxanthin, and RS (meso)-zeaxanthin— that help protect the macula and retains against the oxidation damage caused by harmful blue light.
Lutemax® 2020’s unique combination of carotenoids is backed by multiple published research studies, showing numerous benefits in adults for supporting vision health and certain aspects of cognitive health as well as the ability to cope with stress.
A new study with 60 school-aged children found that Lutemax® 2020 may also help support eye health and cognitive function in kids.
This study was conducted by researchers from the University of Georgia and lasted for 6 months. Participants were given either a gummy with 10mg of lutein and 2mg of the zeaxanthin isomers from Lutemax® 2020, or a placebo to take daily. Here’s some of the outcomes in the children taking the Lutemax® 2020 supplement:
• Increased levels of the protective macular pigment optical density (MPOD).
• Increased visual processing speed.
• Decreased eye strain and fatigue attributed to digital device usage.
• Improved aspects of cognitive health, including attention, focus, episodic memory, visuospatial memory and visuospatial processing speed.
With children and younger adults being exposed to increasing amounts of blue light rays from digital devices, taking Lutemax® 2020 may help protect them from their damaging effects.
Consulting with the child’s eye care health professional is also recommended.
Moisturize and Soothe Your Skin With TrueAloeGel!
NatureCity® has taken the skin moisturizing and soothing benefits of Aloe vera and made it even better. Our TrueAloeGel™ offers double the potency of regular Aloe gel.
Almost everyone loves to use Aloe vera on their skin. The problem is many products advertised as Aloe vera gel contain little if any actual Aloe vera. Marketers get away with this by using phrases like “made with 100% aloe” on the label – without telling you how much is used.
These other products aren’t even single strength, forget about the double strength potency you get in the TrueAloeGel™.
The TrueAloeGel™ is made with organically grown Aloe vera and processed without using high heat to give you maximum benefits.
It’s also free of parabens and other unwanted ingredients.
Now the best part…you’ll get a FREE 8.8 oz bottle of TrueAloeGel™ when you purchase one of this month’s special offers.
Use it to soothe a burn, insect bite, rash or other skin problems and to keep your skin moisturized and looking its best.
Q&A - You Ask... we Answer!
Q: Why do “blue light” rays harm vision?
A: Blue light rays have the shortest wavelength in the spectrum of visible light and emit higher energy. This matters because these high-energy rays can penetrate deep into the eye and cause oxidative stress in the macular and retina.
These parts of the eye make central vision and high resolution possible, so protecting against blue light damage that accumulates over a lifetime is important for maintaining healthy eyesight. Blue light rays can disrupt sleep by suppressing melatonin levels.
The sun used to be our biggest source of blue light exposure, but now we have a more challenging threat – digital devices like smart phones, tablets, and other screens. Surveys indicate Americans typically spend up to 13 hours a day in front of digital screens. This means our eyes need more support and protection from blue light.
Q: Why use vitamin K2 as MK-7 and not MK-4?
A: Since MK-7 (and specifically MenaQ7®) has been shown to be superior to MK-4, there’s no benefit to adding in MK-4. Although both MK-4 and MK-7 are almost completely absorbed into the bloodstream, MK-4 has a very short half-life and quickly disappears from circulation.
By contrast, MK-7 can remain in blood serum for 72 hours after taking it, so the vitamin K2 can accumulate in the bloodstream and always be available to be put to work as needed by your body. This makes MK-7 much more convenient (and effective) because you can take relatively small amounts once (or twice) a day. To get the same effect using MK-4, you’d have to take it every few hours.
Q: How many CFUs of each probiotic strain are in a TrueLife PB serving? +
A: These are the approximate amounts you get of each probiotic strain in a serving of TrueLife PB:
Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14® 9.0 billion CFUs
Bifidobacterium lactis BI-04® 9.0 billion CFUs
Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37® 4.5 billion CFUs
Lactobacillus plantarum Lp-115® 4.5 billion CFUs
Lactobacillus casei Lc-11® 1.5 billion CFUs
Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lr-32® 1.5 billion CFUs
We say approximate because we overfill at the time of manufacture and the specific amounts of individual strains may vary during the product life cycle.
In the News...
Levagen+ May Support Cognitive Function. A new study in Nutrients found that young, healthy adults taking 700mg daily of Levagen+, a high potency ingredient made with PEA, a fatty acid amide, may help support cognitive function by increasing levels of BDNF, or brain derived neurotrophic factor, over 6 weeks. BDNF is important for normal brain cell function and is associated with memory, learning and cognitive function.
Probiotics May Help Increase Bowel Movement Frequency. A new study published in Pharmacology and Therapeutics reviewed 17 existing studies and concluded that probiotics can help increase bowel movement frequency, with multi-strain probiotic formulas generally providing more of a benefit than single strain probiotics. The researchers also found greater benefits when probiotics were combined with prebiotic fibers like inulin. In addition, stool consistency improvements were also noted in those taking the supplements.
Beetroot Juice May Help Support Lung Function. A new study published in Respiratory Medicine looked at 11 studies involving nitrate-rich beetroot juice and concluded that beetroot may be helpful for supporting lung health and function. Those drinking beetroot juice increased exercise capacity and the ability to breathe during exercise and improved cardiovascular function. These benefits are believed to relate to beetroot’s ability to promote nitric oxide production and blood flow.
Health Tips!
Vitamin B1 Linked to Better Cognitive Function. A study by researchers in China analyzed data from 2,422 adults and linked increased intake of vitamin B1 (thiamine) to better cognitive function in adults over the age of 60. Cognitive function was assessed using tests for memory, processing speed and executive function. As vitamin B1 intake increased, so did scores for cognitive performance in all groups, with those having the highest vitamin B1 intake performing the best. The exact mechanism of this association is yet to be determined.
Food Preservative May Have Damaging Effect on Good Gut Bacteria. Researchers from the University of Chicago found that nisin, a commonly used food preservative, appears to have a negative effect on good bacteria in the gut. Nisin is used in the production of foods, including some packaged meats and dairy products such as cheese. It’s very effective at preventing foods from spoiling and protecting against the growth of harmful bacteria, but it appears to be indiscriminate, also having a damaging effect on certain beneficial gut bacteria.
“Been Using TrueCapros for Years”
“I’ve been taking TrueCapros for several years and it has had a positive effect on my heart health! My last several checkups have been great!” – Patrick M.
Individual results may vary.
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