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Alpine Sandthorn Berry
The Alpine Sandthorn Berry is arguably the most nutritious fruit on the planet. With over 190 bioactive nutrients and scientific research to back up centuries of health promoting uses, this exotic fruit benefits active adults, growing children, busy seniors, awesome athletes and virtually anyone interested in improving their health.



Over 190 bioactive nutrients
including vitamins, protein and omega oils!

 

It is a tart-to-sweet fruit that flourishes in the alpine regions of Europe and Asia. It has been shown to be rich in protein, organic acids, amino acids and vitamins. The berry is an unsurpassed natural source of several carotenes, tocopherols and flavonoids. The berry also has a remarkably high content of other essential fatty acids, microelements and phytosterols.

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Hippophae Rhamnoides
The Alpine Sandthorn Berry is known as Hippophae rhamnoides to scientists. It is known throughout the world by many different names: English - sandthorn, seabuckthorn, sea berry, siberian pineapple, French - argousier, German - sanddorn, Russian - oblepiha, Swedish - finbar, Chinese - shaji, Tibetan - dhar-bu.

Super-Fruit Facts
Hippophae rhamnoides has the following characteristics:

  • Over 190 bioactive nutrients including vitamins A, B-1, B-2, B-12 (folic acid), C & E*
  • ONLY fruit containing the beneficial Omega 3, 6, 7 & 9!*
  • Over 200 scientific studies throughout Europe and Asia (120 listed on PubMed.gov)
  • Used for centuries in folk medicine and homeopathic disciplines

Of all super-fruits it contains
the most complete spectrum of nutrients!

Researchers have found the nutrition in Hippophae rhamnoides to have the following benefits:

  • Supports healthy heart & circulatory functioning*
  • Fights free radicals throughout the body*
  • Enhances gastrointestinal health*
  • Contributes to brain health & mood stabilization*
  • Assists in the regeneration of tissues*
  • Promotes healthy skin cells*

More Resources
The following links take you to research, information, and collaborative projects involving the alpine sandthorn berry (Hippophae rhamnoides, seabuckthorn and its other names):

PubMed lets you search millions of bibliographic citations and abstracts in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and preclinical sciences. PubMed is a free resource. It is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

Simply enter Hippophae rhamnoides to find research on the sandthorn berry. Then enter sandthorn, seabuckthorn, or sea buckthorn to find more.
Go to PubMed.gov
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Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature. From one place, you can search across many disciplines and sources: peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts and articles, from academic publishers, professional societies, preprint repositories, universities and other scholarly organizations.

Simply enter Hippophae rhamnoides to find research on the sandthorn berry. Then enter sandthorn, seabuckthorn, or sea buckthorn to find more.
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The ICRTS is the International Center for Research and Training on Seabuckthorn (sandthorn) and is maintained by the International Seabuckthorn Association (ISA). The ISA is an international organization focused on the development and promotion of the sandthorn berry.

The ICRTS website has basic information, research and other reports that may be helpful as you investigate this amazing super-fruit.
Go to icrts.org>

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food And Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 
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