These days acai, pomegranate, and other exotic fruits are bombarding the marketplace with their free radical fighting antioxidants. It is hard to know what to choose when it comes to mixes, supplements and juices.

I was contacted by Pomology to review a sample of their product.  As some of you may already know I am not one to take a lot of supplements or buy into hype about products.  You may also know that I deal with osteoarthritis in my neck and of course as a fitness instructor and yoga teacher the occasional knee joint soreness.  I waited expectantly for my samples and when they arrived I was overjoyed! For the last few weeks I have been waking up with terrible stiffness and pain in my neck.  I was sent the Joint Health and Antioxidant Health capsules and was over the moon when on the label I read VEGAN!

Friday night after teaching two yoga classes and a Zumba Toning class I took two Pomology capsules of each, changed nothing in my sleep habits – went to bed at 3am with two children and my husband squished in my bed watching TV but amazingly woke up without any neck pain. My knees were also no longer tender.  Not one to jump to conclusions after a rigorous Saturday of three yoga classes and giving a Thai Bodywork session I walked around Chicago at the Green Festival for 4 hours.  My back was a little achy from all the standing and walking on concrete, but again I came home, took a serving of each Pomology supplement and went to bed. 

Sunday morning was similar, a noticeable lack of neck pain and even a better range of motion in my neck.  We traveled down to Chicago after I finished a Pilates routine and walked around in the heat for 3 hours.  I came home went to bed without taking the supplements and awoke Monday morning with some stiffness in my neck and shoulders. 

Now, I can not with 100% sureness rule out anything else that was at work, but my diet is pretty steady and regular, my exercise and work are too.  The only difference was the use of Pomology’s Antioxidant Health and Joint Health supplements.  You can order directly from their site, they are even offering 25% off Immunity Drink with a discount code of FIGHTFLU.  They have a guarantee and are sold in many local stores – even Target! Read on for more information about the company and their lines…

Maximizing on the fight against free radicals, the company behind the radical-fighting pomegranate is Pomology™, a line of supplements and drink mixes from the company, Bullwater Health & Fitness, which has taken recent studies of the health power of the pomegranate to the extreme, creating formulas based on high levels of pomegranate extract, blended with other whole food extract from fruit/vegetables, and supplemented with vitamins, herbs, and antioxidants to address innumerable health conditions, including: Sickness/Low-Immunity, Fatigue, Joint Pain, Lack of Focus, Memory Problems, Sleeping Problems, Prostate Conditions, Menopause Symptoms, Heart Health, and General Nutrition Supplementation.

Formulas include three drink powder mixes: Energy, Immunity, and Anti-Aging, and 12 capsule supplement formulas: Women’s Formula, Men’s Formula, Mind, Heart Health, Antioxidant Health, Joint Health, Energy, Prostate AM, Prostate PM, Menopause, Anti-Aging with Resveratrol, Anti-Aging 300 with Resveratrol.

More information about Pomology™: www.pomology.com.

The pomegranate is a superfruit because it:

- Has an ORAC rating (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) of 10,500 units

- Has an outstanding ability to neutralize damaging free radicals, beating out that of the blueberry, acai berry, and others.

- Is a rich source of potent antioxidants known as polyphenols, tannins, and anthocyanins

- Is one of the oldest known fruits, believed to have originated in the Middle East. In Ancient Persia, pomegranate was used to treat a variety of health problems

- Pomegranate extract is safe, no toxic effects have been reported following high doses in laboratory studies

INSIDE THE FORMULAS:

Immunity Drink Mix (Pineapple, orange flavor):

- Includes immunity boosting yellow fruit/vegetables including papaya, mango, pumpkins, yams, mangosteen, full of carotenoids and bio-flavonoids.  Pomegranate and acai extract protect cells from the free radicals that weaken them.

- Fortified with a specialized immunity blend of Echinacea, fenugreek ginseng, and reishi and shitake mushroom extracts, defending against everyday germs and boosting immune function

Anti-Aging Drink Mix (Pomegranate, blueberry, acai flavor):

- 15 red-purple super-fruit extracts from pomegranate, acai berry, goji berry, mangosteen, blueberry, red beets, eggplant, and more.

- Fight aging process through anti-aging resveratrol found in 200-300 glasses of red wine, and free radical fighting agents found in alpha lipoic acid CoQ-10, and L-Argine.

Energy Drink Mix (Pomegranate/Green Tea Flavor):

- Purposefully, pomegranate and green tea extract are blended together, known to create an invigorating mental and physical energy boost

- Formula consists of maca, a superfood of the Andes, anti-oxidant strong cocoa, Siberian, American, and White Panax ginseng, metabolic enhancer DMG-HCI.

- Whole food extract includes pomegranate, acai berries, black cherries, blueberries, mangosteen, and high ORAC blend of cinnamon and green coffee bean extract

Antioxidant Health Supplement: Pomegranate extract, green tea, lutein, lycopene, blueberry and grapeseed extracts

Joint Formula: Pomegranate-based antioxidant formula that supports joint lubrication and promotes healthy cartilage function by attacking free radicals.  Proven ingredients include, HA, Boswelia, MSM, Hyaluronic Acid, a key component to collagen, and pomegranate extract

Heart Health Formula: Optimized with pomegranate and grapeseed, which studies show promote healthy arteries and help maintain blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a key compound used by cells to produce energy for cell growth and maintenance.

Mind Formula: Keeps memory clear and mind sharp. Pomegranate extract, ginko-biloba, ashwaganda, acetyl-l-carnitine to improve thinking, learning, memory, emotional well-being, reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. Includes DHA and choline bitartrate to promote healthy brain function.  Studies show DHA may be effective in promoting and maintaining healthy brain function and cellular health.

Menopause Formula: Helps reduce perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. Features 100 mg of Di-Indole Menthane (DIM) per dose for the stimulation of progesterone production and phytonutrients for estrogen balance. Promotes relief while also supporting healthy bones.

Prostate AM: Optimized with beta-sitosterol and lycopene to promote prostate health all day long.  Contains pomegranate extract, selenium, lycopene, and boron which has been found to play an essential role in supporting healthy prostate function.

Prostate PM: Pomology’s Prostate PM is the only prostate formula that contains Suntheanine, an all-natural patented, dietary supplement that has been demonstrated to reduce restlessness and relieve occasional sleeplessness.

Anti-Aging with Resveratrol: Contains pomegranate, acai berry, and red-wine extract.  Features 100mg of resveratrol (the active ingredient in red wine, the equivalent of 40 glasses of red wine), which supports healthy cell growth and a strong immune system.

Anti-Aging 300 with Resveratrol: Features 300 mg of Resverapure™ brand resveratrol, found to activate the SIRT-1 longevity gene.

Energy Formula: Pomegranate-based antioxidant formula designed to promote energy without the jitters. Optimized with premium blend of pomegranate and green tea, two of nature’s most powerful antioxidants.  Contains rhodiola rosea, guarana, and cocoa. Features Suntheanine and gotu kola to help relieve stress and anxiety.

Women’s Daily Multivitamin: Fruit-based antioxidants every woman’s needs for optimal health; includes premium blend of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, created specifically for women’s unique nutritional needs.  Includes pomegranate extract, grapeseed extract, citrus bioflavonoids, calcium in the form of dicalcium malate to support bone health.  Also includes Silica Horsetail, an organic source of the essential mineral that supports hair, skin, connective tissue, and nails.

Men’s Daily Multivitamin: Fruit-based antioxidants every man needs for optimal health. Includes pomegranate extract, grapeseed extract, and citrus bioflavonoids. Features lycopene and boron for healthy prostate function and milk thistle for liver detoxifiying.

Pomology™ has maintained a socially-conscious and environmentally-conscious presence. Having partnered with Vitamin Angels, the non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing nutrition globally and fighting vitamin A deficiency in impoverished countries, Pomology™ donates a percentage of proceeds from every sale to Vitamin Angels.  With an environmentally-conscious approach, Pomology™ products are manufactured with 100% easily recyclable PETE #1 plastic. To offset the electricity used in manufacturing Pomology™ products, Pomology™ purchases renewable energy credits from wind farms to offset 100% of the electricity used in the manufacturing of all of its products, purchased through Renewable Choice Energy.

May 25th, 2010 | Tags: antioxidants, pomology, Vegan | Category: Daily Post, Fitness, Food, Review | Subscribe to comments | Both comments and pings are currently closed