Longlife Granatum + Vitamin K2, 180 VegeCaps

Natural polyphenols and ellagic acid protect cells and promote men’s wellbeing

Longlife Granatum is a dietary supplement containing antioxidants, including pomegranate extract, microencapsulated vitamin K2 and polyphenols from green tea. It has been specially developed for men aged 50 and over to support their wellbeing. Each capsule provides 253 mg of active polyphenols from plants.
Pomegranate is rich in phytochemicals such as flavonoids, tannins and ellagic acid. These are known to protect cells from oxidative damage.

Studies on pomegranate in men

A clinical study (Pantuck et al., 2006) was published on PubMed which investigated the effect of pomegranate juice on men .

A study by the University of Wisconsin also found impressive results; see Malik, A., Afaq, F., Sarfaraz, S., Adhami, V. M., Syed, D. N., & Mukhtar, H. (2005).

Research carried out by the Hollings Institute (MUSC – South Carolina) examined ellagic acid, a substance found in pomegranates . Dr Daniel Nixon, together with his colleagues, arrived at some exciting findings (Narayanan BA, Geoffroy O, Willingham MC, Re GG, Nixon DW. 1999).

For legal reasons, we are unable to explain here what these studies found, but our customers can certainly use search engines such as Google or PubMed.

Green tea extract: effective catechins and their synergy with pomegranate

Green tea is rich in catechins such as EGCG, ECG and EGC, which are being intensively studied for their antioxidant effects.
The only place in Europe where green tea is grown is in Switzerland, close to EnergyBalance®’s headquarters. Green tea combined with pomegranate provides very strong protection against harmful substances in the body.

The vitamin K2 in this product is known as MK-7 and is specially encapsulated so that it is not broken down in the stomach. It reaches the gut undamaged and can be readily absorbed by the body there. K2 is important for normal blood clotting and for healthy bones.

Nutritional properties

• Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
• Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

Cell protection through vitamins?

Vitamin K is actually of relatively little significance in terms of this product’s primary purpose, namely taking it for cell protection (though it does no harm either).
In a different context, however, it can make a great deal of sense. There is very strong evidence to suggest that vitamin D is very important for cell protection.
Furthermore, vitamin D also helps maintain normal bones by enabling calcium to be incorporated into the bones in the first place.
On the other hand, a high calcium intake is, in turn, a problem for the arteries (although, in principle, it is also needed in the blood). Excessively high calcium levels in the blood can promote atherosclerosis, i.e. calcium deposits.
There is evidence to suggest that this undesirable effect can be avoided by taking vitamin D and vitamin K at the same time. This is also the reason why there are so many vitamin D & K combination supplements available today.

It is therefore recommended to take vitamin D alongside Longlife Granatum + K2. This helps the cells, blood vessels and bones in the best possible way at the same time.

Nutrition declaration

*Reference value according to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011

Key ingredients

* No reference amount specified under the Food Information Regulation (LMIV) ** ORAC = Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity

Ingredients

Certified organic pomegranate juice (Punica granatum), pomegranate extract (Punica granatum) whole fruit, green tea extract, cellulose, vitamin K2 microencapsulated with 100% biologically active MK-7 all-trans isomers; cellulose (VegeCaps).

Recommended intake

2 capsules, or 4 capsules if required, on an empty stomach before a meal or before going to bed.

Caution

Patients taking anticoagulants should consult their doctor before taking vitamin K supplements.

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light (not in the fridge).

Legal information

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of the reach of young children.