About Purslane

Recent research demonstrates that purslane has better nutritional quality than the major cultivated vegetables, with higher beta-carotene, ascorbic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid Additionally, purslane has been described as a power food because of its high nutritive and antioxidant properties. Different varieties, harvesting times, and environmental conditions can contribute to purslane’s nutritional composition and benefits

  • This unique and wonderful green leafy plant is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

  • Fresh leaves contain surprisingly more Omega-3 fatty acids (α-linolenic acid) than any other leafy vegetable plant. Research studies show that consumption of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and help prevent the development of ADHD, autism, and other developmental differences in children.

  • It is an excellent source of Vitamin-A, (1320 IU/100 g, provides 44% of RDA) one of the highest among green leafy vegetables. Vitamin-A is a known powerful natural antioxidant and an essential vitamin for vision. It is also required to maintain healthy mucosa and skin. Consumption of natural vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin-A is known to help to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

  • Purslane is also a rich source of Vitamin-C, and some B-complex vitamins like riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine and carotenoids, as well as dietary minerals, such as iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and manganese.

  • Purslane has two types of Betalain alkaloid pigments, the reddish β -cyanins, and the yellow β -xanthins. Both pigment types are potent antioxidants and have been found to have antimutagenic properties in laboratory studies. [Proc. West. Pharmacol. Soc. 45: 101-103 (2002)]

  • It is also a natural source of melatonin, and is said to have 7 times the beta-carotene of carrots and 6 times more vitamin E than spinach.

A NUTRIENT-RICH WEED

Purslane tops the list of plants high in vitamin E and an essential omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Purslane provides six times more vitamin E than spinach and seven times more beta carotene than carrots. It’s also rich in vitamin C, magnesium, riboflavin, potassium and phosphorus.

Omega-3s are a class of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids. Your body cannot manufacture essential fatty acids, so you must get them from food. Unfortunately, the typical American diet contains very little omega-3s, a shortage that is linked to a barrage of illnesses including heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

 OMEGA 3 BENEFITS

The benefit of omega-3 supplementation touches on nearly every aspect of human health.From eye health to heart health, right down to each and every cell in the human body, the scientific research is clear: omega-3s are one of the most fundamental building blocks and their essentiality is undisputed.

 OMEGA-3S ARE IMPERATIVE FOR HUMAN HEALTH

In fact, omega-3 deficiency is a daunting public health crisis; experts have called omega-3 deficiency one of the greatest threats facing human health.

The essentiality of omega-3 EPA and DHA has long been recognized and recommended by mainstream medical authorities, yet we are more deficient than ever.

 WHY DON'T WE JUST KEEP TAKING FISH OIL PILLS?

Without question, the number one impediment to increasing omega-3 intake is known as the compliance issue - people need and want omega-3s, but are often put-off by the texture, delivery methods, and aftertaste of fish oil.

Purslane tops the list of plants high in omega-3s that are undetectable to your taste buds, yet still pack a seriously potent punch of omega-3s.

 OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID

Purslane is one of the richest green plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids. The ability of omega-3 fatty acids to decrease the thickness of the blood may be advantageous in the treatment of vascular diseases. Unlike fish oils with their high cholesterol and calorie content, purslane also provides an excellent source of the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids without the cholesterol of fish oils, since it contains no cholesterol.

 

THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ENZYME

Research has revealed that Purslane activates telomerase in your body, which has been referred to as the “fountain of youth enzyme.” Why is this important? In a nutshell, an increase of telomerase can protect our DNA, prolong the lifespan of cells, and retrain old cells to function as they did in their youth. So how does a plant like purslane play into this? “Research on telomerase in conjunction with purslane, a natural super-compound,” revealed that the plant actually helped to activate the enzyme. “Stimulation of telomerase production has been shown in a Harvard study to not only stop the aging process, but to reverse it.” Behold: the natural pause button for aging. Stronger, healthier cells mean the areas responsible for elastin and collagen are also stabilized and, as a result, strengthen the structure of our skin. Simply put, purslane induces a natural anti-aging effect.

 BEYOND A YOUTHFUL COMPLEXION

While the anti-aging potential around telomerase is enough to win a Nobel Prize (three scientists literally did so in 2009), purslane does more than trigger a more youthful appearance. Purslane is a wonder ingredient when it comes to wound healing, pain relief, and inflammation. The plant is also used to treat diseases related to the intestine, liver, stomach, and even arthritis. “Due to its strong healing powers, it has been used by humans for a long time but was nearly forgotten until 1999 when we launched our first of many products to contain this superfood.With our complexions already reaping rewards from the doctor’s purslane-enriched skin care, we doubt we’ll be forgetting about the plant anytime soon.

Beauty and wellness begin from within. Knowing this and reviewing dozens of studies around the extraordinary anti-inflammatory and other beneficial skin and body effects of ingested Purslane a remarkable super-food that is a primary power ingredient driving all of our skin care, we created a supplement around the compound too. It is sometimes hard to follow a healthy diet in today’s fast paced life, and we all encounter deficiencies.

 HOW IMPORTANT ARE FACTORS LIKE DIET AND LIFESTYLE FOR SKIN?

You are what you eat. Everything you put into your system shows eventually on our organs—and the skin is our biggest organ. It’s interesting: Our skin is the only organ we see directly, so if we break out after eating something unhealthy, what is happening to the organs we can’t see, inside?

A healthy lifestyle and especially a healthy diet benefits every organ, including our skin. Breakouts are mostly caused by pollution, environmental, travel, work, and food-related stress, as well as by hormones. So, if someone has acne-prone skin, it’s best to have them get their blood checked for lactose intolerance, hormone levels, and allergies; they should also check all ingredients in their skincare routine and take out anything that contains aggressive ingredients.

The vast majority of people do not get what they need from their diets. In general, there is a correlation between levels of certain vitamins and botanicals and skin quality: If your vitamin A is depleted, for example, your cell regeneration will be poor, and the result will be dry, flaky skin.