Collagen Ultimate+ References

Lycopene References
  1. Devaraj S, Mathur S, Basu A, Aung HH, Vasu VT, Meyers S, Jialal I. A dose-response study on the effects of purified lycopene supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress. J Am Coll Nutr2008;27:267-73 [PMC free article] [PubMed]
  2. Grether-Beck, S., Marini, A., Jaenicke, T., Stahl, W., & Krutmann, J. (2016). Molecular evidence that oral supplementation with lycopene or lutein protects human skin against ultraviolet radiation: Results from a double-blinded placebo-controlled, cross-over study. British Journal of Derrmatology.
  3. Chandra RV, Prabhuji ML, Roopa DA, Ravirajan S, Kishore HC. Efficacy of lycopene in the treatment of gingivitis: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Oral Health Prev Dent. 2007;5(4):327-36. [PubMed]
  4. Story, E. N., Kopec, R. E., Schwartz, S. J., & Harris, G. K. (2010). An Update on the Health Effects of Tomato Lycopene. Annual Review of Food Science and Technology, 1, 10.1146/annurev.food.102308.124120. http://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.food.102308.124120
  5. Engelhard YN, Gazer B, Paran E. Natural antioxidants from tomato extract reduce blood pressure in patients with grade-1 hypertension: a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study. Am Heart J2006;151:100. [PubMed]
  6. Burton-Freeman B, Talbot J, Park E, Krishnankutty S, Edirisinghe I. Protective activity of processed tomato products on postprandial oxidation and inflammation: a clinical trial in healthy weight men and women. Mol Nutr Food Res 2012;56:622-31 [PubMed]
  7. Misra R, Mangi S, Joshi S, Mittal S, Gupta SK, Pandey RM. LycoRed as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy in lowering serum lipids and oxidative stress markers: a randomized controlled clinical trial. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2006;32:299-304 [PubMed]
  8. Porrini M, Riso P, Brusamolino A, Berti C, Guarnieri S, Visioli F. Daily intake of a formulated tomato drink affects carotenoid plasma and lymphocyte concentrations and improves cellular antioxidant protection. Br J Nutr 2005;93:93-9 [PubMed]
  9. Zhao X, Aldini G, Johnson EJ, Rasmussen H, Kraemer K, Woolf H, Musaeus N, Krinsky NI, Russell RM, Yeum KJ. Modification of lymphocyte DNA damage by carotenoid supplementation in postmenopausal women. Am J Clin Nutr 2006;83:163-9 [PubMed]
  10. Armoza A, Haim Y, Bashiri A, Wolak T, Paran E. Tomato extract and the carotenoids lycopene and lutein improve endothelial function and attenuate inflammatory NF-kappaB signaling in endothelial cells. J Hypertens 2013;31:521-9, discussion 9 [PubMed]
  11. Burton-Freeman, B. M., & Sesso, H. D. (2014). Whole Food versus Supplement: Comparing the Clinical Evidence of Tomato Intake and Lycopene Supplementation on Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Advances in Nutrition, 5(5), 457-485. http://doi.org/10.3945/an.114.005231
  12. Césarini, J. P., Michel, L., Maurette, J. M., Adhoute, H. and Béjot, M. (2003), Immediate effects of UV radiation on the skin: modification by an antioxidant complex containing carotenoids. Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 19: 182-189. doi:10.1034/j.1600-0781.2003.00044.x
Goji Berry (Lutein) References
  1. Juturu, V., Bowman, J. P., & Deshpande, J. (2016). Overall skin tone and skin-lightening-improving effects with oral supplementation of lutein and zeaxanthin isomers: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 9, 325-332. http://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S115519
  2. Juturu, V., Bowman, J. P., & Deshpande, J. (2016). Overall skin tone and skin-lightening-improving effects with oral supplementation of lutein and zeaxanthin isomers: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 9, 325-332. http://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S115519
  3. Cheng, C. Y., Chung, W. Y., Szeto, Y. T., & Benzie, I. F. (January 01, 2005). Fasting plasma zeaxanthin response to Fructus barbarum L. (wolfberry; Kei Tze) in a food-based human supplementation trial. The British Journal of Nutrition, 93, 1, 123-30.
Raspberry References
  1. Burton-Freeman, B. M., Sandhu, A. K., & Edirisinghe, I. (2016). Red Raspberries and Their Bioactive Polyphenols: Cardiometabolic and Neuronal Health Links. Advances in Nutrition, 7(1), 44-65. http://doi.org/10.3945/an.115.009639
  2. Zhang X., Sandhu A., Edirisinghe I., (2018) Burton-Freeman B. An exploratory study of red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) (poly)phenols/metabolites in human biological samples. Food Funct. 2018 Jan 18. doi: 10.1039/c7fo00893g. [Epub ahead of print]
  3. Burton-Freeman, B. M., Sandhu, A. K., & Edirisinghe, I. (2016). Red Raspberries and Their Bioactive Polyphenols: Cardiometabolic and Neuronal Health Links. Advances in Nutrition, 7(1), 44-65. http://doi.org/10.3945/an.115.009639
  4. Xiao, D. Huang, Y. Park, E. Edirisinghe, I. and Burton-Freeman, B. Red Raspberries and Insulin Action: Understanding the Role of Red Raspberry Consumption on Postprandial Metabolic Indices. The FASEB Journal, April 2017, vol. 31 no. 1 Supplement 973.9. http://bit.ly/PostprandialMetabolicIndices
  5. Huang, L. Xiao, D. Park, E. Edirisinghe, I. and Burton-Freeman, B. The Effect of Red Raspberry on Satiety. The FASEB Journal, April 2017, vol. 31 no. 1 Supplement 794.8. http://bit.ly/RaspberriesSatiety
  6. Zhang, X. Sandhu, A. Schill, K. Edirisinghe, I. and Burton-Freeman, B. The Reciprocal Interactions between Red Raspberry Polyphenols and Gut Microbiome Composition: Preliminary Findings. The FASEB Journal, April 2017, vol. 31 no. 1 Supplement 965.29. http://bit.ly/GutMicrobiomeComposition
  7. Noratto, G. Garcia-Mazcorro, J. Chew, B. and Mertens-Talcott, S. Dietary Supplementation with Raspberry Whole Fruit Modifies the Relative Abundance of Fecal Microbial Communities in Obese Diabetic (db/db) Mice. The FASEB Journal, April 2017, vol. 31 no. 1 Supplement 965.19. http://bit.ly/MicrobialCommunities
  8. Min Du, Tiande Zou, Bo Wang, Xingwei Liang, and Mei-Jun Zhu. Raspberry intake reduces skeletal muscle lipid accumulation and improves insulin sensitivity in mice fed high fat diet. The FASEB Journal, April 2017, vol. 31 no. 1 Supplement 972.19. http://bit.ly/MuscleLipidAccumulation
  9. Kirakosyan, A. Seymour, EM. Gutierrez, E. and Bolling, S. Associations of Dietary Intakes of Red Raspberry Fruits with Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The FASEB Journal, April 2017, vol. 31 no. 1 Supplement 973.4. http://bit.ly/RiskofType2Diabetes
  10. Bibi, S. Du, M. Kang, Y. Sun, X. Xue, Y. Soussa Moraes, LF. and Zhu, M. Dietary Red Raspberry Enhances Intestinal Epithelium Repair in Chronic Colitis. The FASEB Journal, April 2017, vol. 31 no. 1 Supplement 972.19. http://bit.ly/IntestinalEptheliumRepair
  11. Wu, X. Sun, J. Ahuja, J. Haytowitz, DB. Burton-Freeman, B. Chen, P. Pehrsson, PR. Anthocyanin profiles and contents in processed raspberries on the U.S. market. The FASEB Journal, April 2017, vol. 31 no. 1 Supplement 454.6. http://bit.ly/AnthocyaninProfiles
Beetroot References
  1. Clifford T, Howatson G, West DJ, Stevenson EJ. The Potential Benefits of Red Beetroot Supplementation in Health and Disease. Nutrients. 2015;7(4):2801-2822. doi:10.3390/nu7042801.
Astaxanthin References
  1. Tominaga, K., Hongo, N., Fujishita, M., Takahashi, Y., & Adachi, Y. (2017). Protective effects of astaxanthin on skin deterioration. Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, 61(1), 33-39. http://doi.org/10.3164/jcbn.17-35
  2. Park, J., Chyun, J., Kim, Y., Line, L., & Chew, B. (2010). Astaxanthin decreased oxidative stress and inflammation and enhanced immune response in humans. Nutrition and Metabolism. 7,18
  3. Tominaga, K., Hongo, N., Karato, M., & Yamashita, E. (January 01, 2012). Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on humans subjects. Acta Biochimica Polonica, 59, 1, 43-7.
  4. Suganuma, K., Nakajima, H., Ohtsuki, M., & Imokawa, G. (May 01, 2010). Astaxanthin attenuates the UVA-induced up-regulation of matrix-metalloproteinase-1 and skin fibroblast elastase in human dermal fibroblasts. Journal of Dermatological Science, 58, 2, 136-142.
  5. Yoon, H. S., Cho, H. H., Cho, S., Lee, S. R., Shin, M. H., & Chung, J. H. (January 01, 2014). Supplementating with dietary astaxanthin combined with collagen hydrolysate improves facial elasticity and decreases matrix metalloproteinase-1 and -12 expression: a comparative study with placebo. Journal of Medicinal Food, 17, 7, 810-6.
Kakadu Plum References
  1. S Mohanty, & Ian E Cock. (January 01, 2012). The chemotherapeutic potential of Terminalia ferdinandiana: Phytochemistry and bioactivity. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 6, 11, 29-36.
Camu Camu References
  1. Akter, M. S., Oh, S., Eun, J.-B., & Ahmed, M. (August 01, 2011). Nutritional compositions and health promoting phytochemicals of camu-camu (myrciaria dubia) fruit: A review. Food Research International, 44, 7, 1728-1732.
  2. Langley, P. C., Pergolizzi, J. V. J., Taylor, R. J., & Ridgway, C. (January 01, 2015). Antioxidant and associated capacities of Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia): a systematic review. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (new York, N.y.), 21, 1, 8-14.
Acerola References
  1. Vendramini AL, Trugo LC. Chemical composition of acerola fruit (Malpighia punicifolia L.) at three stages of maturity. Food Chemistry. 2000; 71(2):195±8.
  2. Hanamura T, Hagiwara T, Kawagishi H. Structural and functional characterization of polyphenols isolated from acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.) fruit. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2005; 69(2):280±6. doi: 10.1271/bbb.69.280 PMID: 15725651
  3. Hanamura T, Aoki H. Toxicological evaluation of polyphenol extract from Acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.) fruit. J Food Sci. 2008; 73(4):T55±61. doi: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2008.00708.x PMID: 18460146
Carrot References
  1. Gollnick, H.P.M.; Hopfenmuller, W.; Hemmes, C.; Chun, S.C.; Schmid, C.; Sundermeier, K.; Biesalski, H.K. Systemic beta-carotene plus topical UV-sunscreen are an optimal protection against harmful effects of natural UV-sunlight: results of the Berlin-Eilath study. Eur. J. Dermatol. 1996, 6, 200-205
  2. Juturu, V., Deshpande, J., & Bowman, J. P. (October 07, 2016). Overall skin tone and skin-lightening-improving effects with oral supplementation of lutein and zeaxanthin isomers: A double-blind, placebocontrolled clinical trial. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 9, 325-332.
Melon + SOD + Grapeseed + Vitamin C
  1. Dumoulin, M., Gaudout, D., & Lemaire, B. (2016). Clinical effects of an oral supplement rich in antioxidants on skin radiance in women. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 9, 315-324. http://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S118920
  2. Costa, A., Pegas Pereira, E. S., Assumpção, E. C., Calixto dos Santos, F. B., Ota, F. S., de Oliveira Pereira, M., … Abildgaard, E. N. (2015). Assessment of clinical effects and safety of an oral supplement based on marine protein, vitamin C, grape seed extract, zinc, and tomato extract in the improvement of visible signs of skin aging in men. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 8, 319-328. http://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S79447
  3. Pullar, J. M., Carr, A. C., & Vissers, M. C. M. (2017). The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health. Nutrients, 9(8), 866. http://doi.org/10.3390/nu9080866
  4. Carillon, J., Notin, C., Schmitt, K., Simoneau, G., & Lacan, D. (2014). Dietary Supplementation with a Superoxide Dismutase-Melon Concentrate Reduces Stress, Physical and Mental Fatigue in Healthy People: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nutrients, 6(6), 2348-2359. http://doi.org/10.3390/nu6062348
  5. Milesi, M.-A., Lacan, D., Brosse, H., Desor, D., & Notin, C. (2009). Effect of an oral supplementation with a proprietary melon juice concentrate (Extramel®) on stress and fatigue in healthy people: a pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Nutrition Journal, 8, 40. http://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-8-40
Rosemary References
  1. Nobile, V., Michelotti, A., Cestone, E., Caturla, N., Castillo, J., Benavente-García, O., Pérez-Sánchez, A., Skin photoprotective and antiageing effects of a combination of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) polyphenols. Food & Nutrition Research, 60. Micol, V. (January 01, 2016).
  2. Pérez-Sánchez, A., Barrajón-Catalán, E., Caturla, N., Castillo, J., Benavente-García, O., Alcaraz, M., & Micol, V. (July 05, 2014). Protective effects of citrus and rosemary extracts on UV-induced damage in skin cell model and human volunteers. Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, B: Biology, 136, 12-18.
  3. Nobile, V., Michelotti, A., Cestone, E., Caturla, N., Castillo, J., Benavente-García, O., … Micol, V. (2016). Skin photoprotective and antiageing effects of a combination of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) polyphenols. Food & Nutrition Research, 60, 10.3402/fnr.v60.31871. http://doi.org/10.3402/fnr.v60.31871
  4. Chen, C., Chen, H., Hsieh, C., Yang, Y., & Wung, B. (2011). Upregulation of NF-E2-related factor-2-dependent glutathione by carnosol provokes a cytoprotective response and enhances cell survival. Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 32(1), 62-69. http://doi.org/10.1038/aps.2010.181
  5. Tsai, T.-H., Chuang, L.-T., Lien, T.-J., Liing, Y.-R., Chen, W.-Y., & Tsai, P.-J. (2013). Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes-Induced Inflammatory Responses. Journal of Medicinal Food, 16(4), 324-333. http://doi.org/10.1089/jmf.2012.2577
Blueberry References
  1. Figueira, G., Pimpao, R., Terrasso, A., G=Costa, I., Almeida, A., Tavares, L., Pais, T., Pinto, P., Ventura, M., Filipe A., McDougall, G., Stewart D., Kim, K., Palmela, I., Brites, D., Brito, C., & Santos, C. (2017). Polyphenols journey through blood-brain barrier towards neuronal protection. Scientific Reports. 7, 11456
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  3. McAnulty, L. S., Collier, S. R., Landram, M. J., Whittaker, D. S., Isaacs, S. E., Klemka, J. M., Cheek, S. L., … McAnulty, S. R. (January 01, 2014). Six weeks daily ingestion of whole blueberry powder increases natural killer cell counts and reduces arterial stiffness in sedentary males and females. Nutrition Research (new York, N.y.), 34, 7, 577-84.
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Maqui Berry References
  1. Cosgrove MC1, Franco OH, Granger SP, Murray PG, Mayes AE. (2007) Dietary nutrient intakes and skin-aging appearance among middle-aged American women. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Oct;86(4):1225-31.
Blackberry References
  1. Huang, W., Zhang, H., Liu, W., & Li, C. (2012). Survey of antioxidant capacity and phenolic composition of blueberry, blackberry, and strawberry in Nanjing . Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B, 13(2), 94-102. http://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.B1100137
Grapeseed References
  1. Nilsel Okudan, Hülagu Barışkaner, Hakkı Gökbel, Ayşe Saide şahin, Muaz Belviranlı, and Hatice Baysal. Journal of Medicinal Food. November 2011, 14(11): 1298-1302. https://doi.org/10.1089/jmf.2010.0030
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Collagen Peptide References
  1. Proksch, E., Schunck, M., Zague, V., Segger, D., Degwert, J., & Oesser, S. (January 01, 2014). Oral intake of specific bioactive collagen peptides reduces skin wrinkles and increases dermal matrix synthesis. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 27, 3, 113-9.
  2. Proksch, E., Segger, D., Degwert, J., Schunck, M., Zague, V., & Oesser, S. (January 01, 2014). Oral Supplementation of Specific Collagen Peptides Has Beneficial Effects on Human Skin Physiology: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 27, 1, 47-55.
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  8. Mendis E, Rajapakse N, Kim SK: Antioxidant properties of a radical-scavenging peptide purified from enzymatically prepared fish skin gelatin hydrolysate. J Agric Food Chem 2005;53:581-587.
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  13. Iwai K, Hasegawa T, Taguchi Y, Morimatsu F, Sato K, Nakamura Y, Higashi A, Kido Y, Nakabo Y, Ohtsuki K: Identification of food-derived collagen peptides in human blood after oral ingestion of gelatin hydrolysates. J Agric Food Chem 2005;53:6531-6536.
  14. Mendis E, Rajapakse N, Kim SK: Antioxidant properties of a radical-scavenging peptide purified from enzymatically prepared fish skin gelatin hydrolysate. J Agric Food Chem 2005;53:581-587.
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Boabab References
  1. Data provided by PhytoTradeAfrica (2009)
  2. Coe, S. A., Clegg, M., Armengol, M., & Ryan, L. (November 01, 2013). The polyphenol-rich baobab fruit (Adansonia digitataL.) reduces starch digestion and glycemic response in humans. Nutrition Research, 33, 11, 888-896.
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