[Latin Name] Epimedium sagittatnm Maxim

[Plant Source] Leaf

[Specification] Icariin 10% 20% 40% 50%

[Appearance] Light yellow fine powder

Plant Part Used: Leaf

[Particle size]80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Epimedium?]

Epimedium extract is a popular aphrodisiac supplement and herbal sexual performance enhancer.It has a long history of traditional use in China for the alleviation of erectile dysfunction and for improving libido and fertility.

Also known as Horny Goat Weed, this supplement supposedly got its name after a farmer noticed that his flock of goats were particularly aroused after eating flowers of a specific type. These Epimedium flowers contain icariin, which is a natural compound that increases blood flow to sexual organs and promotes sex drive. Icariin has been found to increase Nitric Oxide synthesis as well as inhibiting the activity of the PDE-5 enzyme

[Icariin in Epimedium Extract]

Epimedium extracts powder contain an active phytochemical called icariin.Icariin has been observed to exhibit a number of useful traits, including renoprotective (liver protecting) hepatoprotective (kidney protecting), cardioprotective (heart protecting) and neuroprotective (brain protecting) effects.

It is also an antioxidant and can cause vasodilation. It exhibits antimicrobial characteristics and is thought to act as an aphrodisiac.

Icariin is classified as a flavonol glycoside, which is a type of flavonoid. Specifically, icariin is the 8-prenyl derivation of kaempferol 3,7-O-diglucoside, a prevalent and important flavonoid.

[Function]

1. Combat mental and physical fatigue;

2. Induce vasodilation and improve circulation;

3. Lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients;

4. Improve symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED) through its action as a PDE5  inhibitor;

5. Improve the use of free testosterone in the blood;

6. Increase libido;

7. Alleviate symptoms of depression and stimulate improved cognitive function;

8. Protect against neurological degeneration.

This video shows you how to pronounce Hypericin

Appetite Control | 3 Ways to Boost Weight Loss- Thomas DeLauer… Consulting, Business & Health – https://www.ThomasDeLauer.com
5-HTTP:
- 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a chemical that the body makes from tryptophan (an essential amino acid that you get from food).

5-HTP and Appetite

- Serotonin is a nervous system messenger, also called a neurotransmitter, with many functions in the body. One of those functions is that it can help to reduce appetite.

- In the body, 5–HTP crosses the blood–brain barrier and increases central nervous system (CNS) production of serotonin.

- Once the serotonin is produced it reduces or stops the hunger pangs. Two types of serotonin receptors (called 5–HT1B and 5–HT2C) have been specifically recognized as promoting serotonin–induced satiety. (1)

Coffee:
Chlorogenic Acid (CGA)

- Chlorogenic acid is a polyphenol antioxidant found in coffee.

- This antioxidant reduces blood glucose and insulin levels after a meal

- By slowing the release of glucose and keeping insulin levels low, you create a more favorable metabolic environment for releasing fatty acids.

Case Studies:
- In one study, it was found that CGA acts to suppress body weight gain and visceral fat accumulation in mice.

- Reported that CGA is possibly effective against weight gain and fat accumulation by inhibition of fat absorption and activation of fat metabolism in the liver

- Oral administration of CGA (30 and 60 mg/kg/day) for 14 days dramatically reduced the level of hepatic TG in mice

- Another study investigated the effect of CGA on altering body fat in high-fat diet (37% calories from fat) induced obese mice

- Found that CGA significantly lowered body weight, visceral fat mass and plasma leptin, and insulin levels compared to the high-fat control group

- Also lowered lowered triglyceride and cholesterol concentrations.

- Chlorogenic acid significantly inhibited fatty acid synthase, while they increased fatty acid beta-oxidation

- Results suggested that CGA can improve body weight, lipid metabolism, and obesity-related hormones levels (5)

Omega 3’s:
- Omega-3 fatty acids may suppress appetite because of their effect on leptin levels.

- Leptin is a hormone that affects appetite. When omega-3 fatty acid consumption is increased, leptin decreases, found a 2002 study published by the American Journal of Physiology

- Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids because your body can’t make them. You have to get them from food or supplements.

References:
1) 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) | University of Maryland Medical Center. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/5hydroxytryptophan-5htp

2) 5-HTP: A Highly Effective Appetite Suppressant | Weight Loss | Articles | Magazine. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.totalhealthmagazine.com/Weight-Loss/5-HTP-A-Highly-Effective-Appetite-Suppressant.html

3) The effect of caffeine, green tea and tyrosine on thermogenesis and energy intake. – PubMed – NCBI. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17882140

4) Obesity and thermogenesis related to the consumption of caffeine, ephedrine, capsaicin, and green tea | Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://ajpregu.physiology.org/content/292/1/R77

5) Roles of Chlorogenic Acid on Regulating Glucose and Lipids Metabolism: A Review. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/801457/

6) Greasing the Wheels of Managing Overweight and Obesity with Omega-3 Fatty Acids. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3210336/

7) New Study Shows Omega-3s Reduce Appetite – NaturalNews.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.naturalnews.com/024736_omega-3_omega-3s_research.html

8) Omega-3 fatty acids | University of Maryland Medical Center. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/omega3-fatty-acids