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Enzogenol
Enzogenol is a 100% natural extract from the bark of New Zealand grown Pinus Radiata trees. Consisting of a potent mixture of proanthocyanidins, bioflavonoids and organic acids Enzogenol has a wide range of naturally health promoting properties, including strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in the body.
- Companies
- Enzo Nutraceuticals Ltd
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Deer Velvet
Deer velvet contains approximately 40 componds including chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine sulphate, prostaglandins, monoamine-oxidase inhibitors, selenium, calcium, collagen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, bone morphogenic protein and growth factors.
- Companies
- Mountain Red
- Pure Vitality
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Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit has very high levels of vitamin C and potassium. It also has a wide range of nutrients such as dietary fiber, vitamin E, folic acid, copper, pantothenic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin B6 and phosphorus. It has low sodium, low fat and no cholesterol.
- Companies
- Anagenix
- Comvita
- New Zealand Extracts
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Grape Seed Extract
Grape seed extract is used for conditions related to the heart and blood vessels, such as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and poor circulation.
- Companies
- New Zealand Extracts
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Blackcurrants
Blackcurrants have very high vitamin C content along with potassium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B5 and a range of other nutrients. They also have phytochemicals such as anthocyanins (or polyphenols).
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Horopito
Horopito (Pseudowintera colorata) is only found in New Zealand and is a member of the Winteraceae family. It is one of the oldest surviving flowering plants and it has survived 65 million years because of the superb natural chemical defence system in its leaves.
- Companies
- Forest Herbs
- Phytomed Medicinal Herbs
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Greenlipped Mussel
The New Zealand green-lipped mussel, also known as the New Zealand mussel or the greenshell mussel, Perna canaliculus, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Mytilidae. The green-lipped mussel is endemic to New Zealand, and is found sub-tidally and intertidally throughout the country.
- Companies
- Vitaco Health NZ
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Manuka Honey
Manuka products have high antibacterial potency for a limited spectrum of bacteria and are widely available in New Zealand. Similar properties led the Māori to use parts of the plant as natural medicine.
- Companies
- Comvita
- Nelson Honey
- Manuka Health
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Rosehip Oil
Rosehip oil is unique among vegetable oils in containing retinol (Vitamin A), and is also high in vitamin C. Rose hip seed oil is high in the essential fatty acids – linoleic acid or omega-6, and linolenic acid or omega-3. It is commonly used in skin care products. It is used for a variety of skin conditions, including dermatitis, acne and eczema, for mature and sun burnt skin as well as brittle nails and wrinkles.
