Inside ProleevaMax: 13 Ingredients, One Purpose
Curcumin
Curcumin, which is the main active ingredient of Turmeric, has powerful anti-inflammatory properties that promote soothing comfort in muscles and joints by blocking the COX-2 enzymes responsible for inflammation and pain. In addition, curcumin also boosts the activity of your body’s antioxidant enzymes. In that way,curcumin delivers a one-two punch against free radicals, blocking them directly and then stimulating antioxidant defenses.
L-Arginine HCI
L-Arginine is an amino acid that has the ability to improve blood flow and clear out inflammation in the body. The antioxidant supplementation of L-Arginine restores the balance between reactive oxygen species and antioxidants, thereby protecting tissues from the harmful effects of oxidative stress.
Matcha Green Tea Powder
It’s no secret that matcha green tea leaf powder has amazing antioxidative properties. Studies have shown that when matcha green tea is used in addition to a balanced diet, it can improve the overall antioxidative status and protect against oxidative damage within the body.
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Our formula combines 13 natural ingredients, working in harmony to provide you with targeted, effective relief.
Choline L-Bitartrate
Choline Bitartrate is critical for several functions across one’s life cycle, including a wide range of roles in the human metabolism, from neurotransmitter synthesis to cell structure and methylation. Choline Bitartrate is a dietary component and precursor of acetylcholine, a crucial neurotransmitter for memory-related brain functions. A combination approach of choline bitartrate has shown enhanced athletic performance, reduced cholesterol levels, protection from liver disease, control mood swings, improve memory, and even treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Resveratrol
Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum Extract (root) 98% resveratrol) is a rich source of antioxidant agents that also provide anti-inflammatory potential. It helps prevent oxidative stress and improves cellular integrity. In the case of inflammation, studies reported that grape seed extract suppresses the release and expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-8, IL-1β and tumor necrosis factor-alpha, etc.) responsible for inflammation progression or development [65]. Moreover, it modulates gut microbiota, improves gut immune response, and supports optimal gut microbiota. These gut health benefits may help the management of inflammatory conditions in the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, grape seed extract supplementation increases the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-10 and transforming growth factor-beta-1, helping suppress inflammation.
Panax Ginseng Root Powder
Panax ginseng, well known for its medicinal properties, regulates each type of immune cell including, macrophages, natural killer cells, dendritic cells, T cells, and B cells. Ginseng can alleviate pathological symptoms and prevent potential diseases thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and homeostatic properties, as well as have other positive effects on your biological metabolism.
GABA
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the nervous system that suppresses the sensation of pain and anxiety. It is the most prevalent inhibitory neurotransmitter with high concentrations in the brain and spinal cord and is present in 60-70% of all synapses in the central nervous system. GABA plays an important role in sensitivity for neuronal firing, mood, cognition, pain, sleep, and movement disorders.
Boswellia Extract
Boswellia and its active ingredients, such as boswellic acid, have a good anti-inflammatory effect on the body. One of these acids, boswellic acids, acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid is the most potent inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, an enzyme responsible for inflammation. Modern medicine and pharmacology strongly point out to its use as an antiarthritic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic (controls blood lipids), anti-atherosclerotic (anticoronary plaque), analgesic (pain-reliever) and it being hepatoprotective (protects the liver).
5-Hydroxytryptophan
5-Hydroxytryptophan, or 5-HTP for short, suppresses inflammation and arthritic pain by decreasing the production of pro-inflammatory mediators. It’s an amino acid, meaning it builds muscles, causes chemical reactions in the body, transports nutrients, prevents illness, and carries out other functions. We chose to formulate ProleevaMax using 5-HTP because it is the amino acid that metabolizes into serotonin, a neurotransmitter that controls mood and pain.
L-Glutamine
Glutamine, an amino acid, is an abundant constituent of proteins. It was first isolated from gliadin, a protein present in wheat (1932). It is the only amino acid capable of readily crossing the barrier between blood and brain and, with glutamic acid, and is thought to account for about 80 percent of the amino nitrogen of brain tissue.
L-Serine
Serine is needed for the production of tryptophan, an essential amino acid that’s used to make serotonin. It is also converted into D-serine in the cells of the nervous system. D-serine activates NMDA receptors in the brain that work as neurotransmitters. Research shows that it may work as a therapeutic agent for schizophrenia, depression, and cognitive dysfunction.
Piperine
Piperine is added to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin and other ingredients for optimal therapeutic properties against chronic pain and inflammation. Studies also showed the anti-inflammatory effect of piperine isolated from black pepper through inhibiting enzymes (COX-2) and inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and Interleukins-6) involved in the inflammatory cascade.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, belongs to the vitamin B family and is important for metabolism, immune response, neurotransmission, and other physiological functions. Studies on vitamin B6 revealed significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic potential in the management of various chronic medical conditions. It effectively inhibits the pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, interleukins) and also suppresses the enzymatic activity of inflammatory enzymes such as COX-2 and iNOs responsible for inflammatory cascade.
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CITATIONS/REFERENCES FOR EACH INGREDIENT
Choline Bitartrate
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5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan)
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L-arginine
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- Rondón, L. J., Farges, M. C., Davin, N., Sion, B., Privat, A. M., Vasson, M. P., Eschalier, A., & Courteix, C. (2018). L-Arginine supplementation prevents allodynia and hyperalgesia in painful diabetic neuropathic rats by normalizing plasma nitric oxide concentration and increasing plasma agmatine concentration. European journal of nutrition, 57(7), 2353–2363. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-017-1508-x
- Hnia K, Gayraud J, Hugon G, Ramonatxo M, De La Porte S, Matecki S, Mornet D. L-arginine decreases inflammation and modulates the nuclear factor-kappaB/matrix metalloproteinase cascade in mdx muscle fibers. Am J Pathol. 2008 Jun;172(6):1509-19. doi: 10.2353/ajpath.2008.071009. Epub 2008 May 5. PMID: 18458097; PMCID: PMC2408412.
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Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) 99%
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Glutamine
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- Kim MH, Kim H. The Roles of Glutamine in the Intestine and Its Implication in Intestinal Diseases. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 May 12;18(5):1051. doi: 10.3390/ijms18051051. PMID: 28498331; PMCID: PMC5454963.
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L-Serine
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- YE, L., SUN, Y., JIANG, Z. & WANG, G. 2021. L-Serine, an Endogenous Amino Acid, Is a Potential Neuroprotective Agent for Neurological Disease and Injury. Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, 14.
- Sasahara, I., Yamamoto, A., Takeshita, M., Suga, Y., Suzuki, K., Nishikata, N., Takada, M., Hashimoto, M., Mine, T., Kobuna, Y., & Nagao, K. (2020). l-Serine and EPA Relieve Chronic Low-Back and Knee Pain in Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. The Journal of nutrition, 150(9), 2278–2286. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxaa156
Curcumin
- Gupta SC, Patchva S, Aggarwal BB. Therapeutic roles of curcumin: lessons learned from clinical trials. AAPS J. 2013 Jan;15(1):195-218. doi: 10.1208/s12248-012-9432-8. Epub 2012 Nov 10. PMID: 23143785; PMCID: PMC3535097.
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- Kumar A, Dhawan S, Hardegen NJ, Aggarwal BB Curcumin (Diferuloylmethane) inhibition of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-mediated adhesion of monocytes to endothelial cells by suppression of cell surface expression of adhesion molecules and of nuclear factor-kappaB activationBiochem Pharmacol. (1998 Mar 15)
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Boswellia Extract (Boswellia serrata)
- Perry TA1, Weerasuriya A, Mouton PR, Holloway HW, Greig NH. Pyridoxine-induced toxicity in rats: a stereological quantification of the sensory neuropathyExp Neurol. (2004 Nov)
Piperine
- Gupta SC, Patchva S, Aggarwal BB. Therapeutic roles of curcumin: lessons learned from clinical trials. AAPS J. 2013 Jan;15(1):195-218. doi: 10.1208/s12248-012-9432-8. Epub 2012 Nov 10. PMID: 23143785; PMCID: PMC3535097.
- Tripathi AK, Ray AK, Mishra SK. Molecular and pharmacological aspects of piperine as a potential molecule for disease prevention and management: evidence from clinical trials. Beni Suef Univ J Basic Appl Sci. 2022;11(1):16. doi: 10.1186/s43088-022-00196-1. Epub 2022 Jan 28. PMID: 35127957; PMCID: PMC8796742.
Matcha Green Tea Extract
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Panax Ginseng Root Powder
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Resveratrol 98%
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Vitamin B6
- Bird R. P. (2018). The Emerging Role of Vitamin B6 in Inflammation and Carcinogenesis. Advances in food and nutrition research, 83, 151–194. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.afnr.2017.11.004
- Du, X., Yang, Y., Zhan, X., Huang, Y., Fu, Y., Zhang, Z., Liu, H., Zhang, L., Li, Y., Wen, Q., Zhou, X., Zuo, D., Zhou, C., Li, L., Hu, S., & Ma, L. (2020). Vitamin B6 prevents excessive inflammation by reducing accumulation of sphingosine-1-phosphate in a sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase-dependent manner. Journal of cellular and molecular medicine, 24(22), 13129–13138. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcmm.15917
- Ghavidel-Parsa, B., Naeimi, A., Gharibpoor, F. et al. Effect of vitamin B6 on pain, disease severity, and psychological profile of fibromyalgia patients; a randomized, double-blinded clinical trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 23, 664 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05637-7