Supplement Research(Page 2)Alasta™ from Aloe Vera Helps Boost the Immune System!NEW YORK—Sustainable Youth® Technologies is making its proprietary, organic active, Alasta™, available in powder form under license to manufacturers for use in the formulation of nutricosmetics, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, functional food and beverages, and a variety of dietary supplements that aim to boost the performance of the body’s immune system. Alasta is an Immune Performance™ ingredient that can be targeted toward multiple therapeutic areas, including anti-aging skin care, muscle and joint pain relief, and cardio health. Alasta contains the active extract Aloeride®, a patented technology licensed for exclusive worldwide use by Sustainable Youth Technologies from the University of Mississippi’s renowned National Center for Natural Product Research, where the scientific discovery was first isolated. Aloeride is the most potent immune-stimulatory ingredient found inside the rind of the Aloe vera plant. Topical application of Alasta: * Helps improve skin elasticity and firmness * In clinical studies, all participants demonstrated up to 72 percent improvement in skin elasticity and increased cell turnover in eight weeks Oral application of Alasta: * Helps improve skin elasticity and firmness * In clinical studies, 70 percent of participants demonstrated up to 61 percent improvement in skin elasticity and distensibility in 12 weeks * Helps provide muscle and joint pain relief * In clinical studies, participants experienced 85 to 90 percent less frequency, duration and intensity of pain in 12 weeks. New Dental Studies Shows Aloe Vera Gel Toothpaste Fights Cavities!Kathleen Blanchard RN, Examiner.com, July 17, 2009 A new study shows that aloe vera gel in tooth gel can soothe pain and fight cavities. The findings, published in the May/June 2009 issue of General Dentistry, show that aloe vera tooth gel was as effective, and even outperformed some other commercial toothpaste when it comes to controlling mouth bacteria. The gel extracted from the plant can soothe burns, help heal cuts, and nourish the skin. Recently it has been added to tooth gels, but whether aloe vera promotes dental health has been a subject of debate. The new study shows that aloe vera can destroy disease causing bacteria in the mouth, while offering an alternative for individuals with sensitive teeth and gums. The research compared the effect of the tooth gel to other commercial brands. According to co-author Dilip George, MDS, aloe vera gel for toothpaste "must not be treated with excessive heat or filtered during the manufacturing process, as this destroys or reduces the effects of certain essential compounds, such as enzymes and polysaccharides." Gels certified by the International Aloe Science Council, Inc., certified for purity and quality, are recommended. Aloe vera reduces inflammation because it contains anthraquinones, an organic substance that naturally occurs in rhubarb, aloe, and senna. The chemical has a laxative effect, and is used to manufacture dyes. Anthraquinones are used in Chinese herbal medicine, and produce an anti-inflammatory effect. Anthraquinones from rhubarb have also been studied for their anti-cancer effects. (1, 2) AGD spokesperson Eric Shapria, MS, DDS, MAGD, MA says, "Thankfully, consumers with sensitive teeth or gums have a number of choices when it comes to their oral health, and aloe vera is one of them.” Not only is aloe vera in tooth gel soothing, but it can prevent cavities and promote dental health. Recent studies show that mouth bacteria can produce inflammation that also promotes systemic disease. Research Information Request
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