Questions: Do you have raw Cacao Nibs?

I thought Goji berries came from Tibet? and how are your Goji berries compared to the Himalayan ones at Henrys?

I know there is a dramatic price difference, Henry’s $6.00 yours $ 21.00.

Elizabeth

Answer: Goji berries do not come from Tibet nor are they grown in the Himalayas. MLM company Freelife and others started this myth and it seems to have stuck – but it is just hype.  Goji berries are mentioned in Tibetan Medicine – but they are not grown in any marketable quantity in Tibet or the Himalaya’s  – The altitude and aridness would not support the plants.  We have been there – we know!

I think the berries in Henrys come in 4 oz bags vs 18 oz – I can’t remember if the ones in Henrys are organic?

Also if you buy 2 the price is $19.99 per 18 oz bag.

Our berries are high quality and certified organic.  We think our pricing is pretty good when you take that into account.  You get what you pay for.   Example: look at the cost of Henrys Goji, Acai, Noni and Mangosteen juice prices and compare to ours.  All our juices far exceed the quality found in anything on Henry’s shelves!

Lastly, we do not have Cacao Nibs.

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Q: I am a customer of yours. I would appreciate your response to this article, claiming xanthones do not survive pasteurizing in liquids.

Sincerely

H. Badal

A: Henry,

Thanks for the question. I always love having the opportunity to separate fact from fiction.

First, just because it is written doesn’t make it true! Where are they referencing their facts, I mean opinions from.

Second, It’s a membership only site, all about promoting their own products www.naturalxxxxxxxs.com/signup.html

Third, here are the real facts back by research, not spin, promotion, or an opinion. Why don’t they have anything like this on their site.

Facts about xanthones:

* The most plentiful natural source of xanthones is the mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana), which contains over 30 xanthones. The mangosteen has by far the most xanthones of any plant. The pericarp of the mangosteen fruit contains the vast majority of the xanthones.

* Xanthones are some of the most potent antioxidants known. It is thought to be more potent than both Vitamin C and Vitamin E. In fact, many doctors refer to xanthones as “Super Antioxidants.”

* Xanthones are heat stable molecules. Unlike proteins, they won’t denature or lose their structure when heated.

What are xanthones?

Xanthones are biologically active plant phenols found in a few select tropical plants. Current research on xanthones suggests they are beneficial in helping with many conditions including: allergies, infections (microbial, fungus, viral), cholesterol levels, inflammation, skin disorders, gastro-intestinal disorders, and fatigue.

Xanthones have been found to support and enhance the body’s immune system. Xanthones also exhibit strong antioxidant activity which is beneficial for neutralizing free radicals in the body.

List of Xanthones in Mangosteen

Here is a list of all of the xanthones found in mangosteen that have been named. There are others that have not been named yet that I have not included in this list. Currently, there are 43 xanthones known to be in the mangosteen.

• BR-xanthone A

• BR-xanthone B

• Calabaxanthone

• Garcinone A

• Garcinone B

• Garcinone C

• Garcinone D

• Garcinone E

• Gamma-Mangostin

• Garcimangosone A

• Garcimangosone B

• Garcimangosone C

• 1-Isomangostin

• 3-Isomangostin

• 1-Isomangostin hydrate

• 3-Isomangostin hydrate

• Gartanin

• Demethylcalabaxanthone

• Maclurin

• Mangostenone

• Mangostanin

• Mangostanol

• Mangostin

• Mangostinone

• Mangostinone A

• Mangostinone B

• a-Mangostin

• b-Mangostin

• g-Mangostin

• Norathriol

• Tovophyllin

• Tovophyllin A

• Tovophyllin B

• Trapezifolixanthone

Medical Properties of Xanthones:

Research on Xanthones is ongoing. There are many results people report about health benefits from xanthones that cannot be explained by the science yet. This is likely due to the fact that only about 15% of known xanthones have been studied to any degree.

Some of the known benefits of xanthones based on recent research are:

• Anti-Fatigue – Helps boost energy

• Anti-Inflammatory – Helps prevent and reduce inflammation

• Anti-Aging

• Helps prevent cancer. According to a preliminary study, six xanthones have been found to be capable of killing cancer cells

• Helps lower blood pressure

• Helps lower blood sugar. Many people with type II diabetes have reported that it helps them to regulate their blood sugar levels

• Helps prevent infections – Bacteria, Microbes, Viruses, Fungus

• Anti-Diarrheal – In folk medicine, the pericarp of the mangosteen (most potent source of xanthones) has been used for centuries to effectively treat dysentery

• Anti-Parkinson, Anti-Alzheimer. Helps prevent dementia

• Anti-allergenic – Helps with allergies

• Eye Care – Helps prevents cataracts and glaucoma

• Helps protect the heart and cardiovascular system

• Anti-Obesity

I am glad that we still have you as one of our loyal customers. I hope this answered your question satisfactorily.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.