FOR HEALTH
Lifespan essential nutrients
CurraNZ® is developing into an impressive non-pharmacological intervention for cardiovascular and metabolic function.
FOR THE HEART
CurraNZ® has been shown to increase cardiac output and main arterial blood flow, lower resting peripheral resistance and improve vasodilation, thereby delivering improved blood supply to working muscles.
Studies have demonstrated the vasodilatory outcomes lead to upregulation of fat oxidation at rest and during exercise, which has exciting implications for unhealthy, overweight individuals and individuals with cardiovascular and metabolic conditions and weight management challenges.
Epidemiological studies suggest that anthocyanins have a protective influence on the development of cardiovascular disease. Their mechanisms have been linked to increasing antioxidant activity, inhibiting platelet aggregation, reducing growth of atherosclerotic plaque, enhanced regulation of blood pressure, increasing vascular reactivity and reducing serum cholesterol and triglycerides.
These theoretical observations were supported in a seven-day clinical trial that suggested CurraNZ® might offer clinically-significant cardioprotective effects by reducing central blood pressure and improving the age of arteries equivalent to ten years in elderly people.
FOR METABOLIC FUNCTION
One of the putative health benefits of anthocyanin intake is reported to be the prevention and suppression of obesity and metabolic disorders.
Whilst the exact mechanisms remain unclear, there have been a number of observations suggestive of the possible causes of these effects. To date, blackcurrant extract has demonstrated a direct effect on glucose and insulin control, attenuating weight gain and improving glucose metabolism and increases in whole body energy metabolism.
A recent short-term placebo study demonstrated intake of Curranz® extract improves insulin responses and free-living postprandial glucose excursions in sedentary overweight/obese individuals.
Seven days of CurraNZ® intake improved insulin sensitivity 22%, reduced free-living post-meal glucose responses of up to 9% and reduced circulating levels of the inflammatory marker CRP 24%.
PROVEN RESULTS
Seven days of CurraNZ® intake:
Improved insulin sensitivity by 22%
Reduced free-living post-meal glucose responses of up to 9%
Reduced circulating levels of the inflammatory marker CRP 24%
Improved arterial function and health
Lowered blood pressure in hypertensive adults
Delivered clinically-relevant cardio-protective benefits
CurraNZ® is the most extensively researched product of this type on the world market. The Enzans® formulation is a highly specific extract of anthocyanins, accurately profiled both for the concentration of these compounds and also for the consistency of specificity in each batch, thereby ensuring a uniqueness in the product.
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CurraNZ® is available to source in bulk as a raw ingredient for formulators, subject to licensing agreements and conditions in our internationally trademarked territories.
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