Science and Ingredients

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Growth, repair, and maintenance of all cells are dependent upon them. Next to water, protein makes up the greatest portion of our body weight. Twenty amino acids are needed to build the various proteins essential for the growth, repair and maintenance of bodily tissues. Eleven of these amino acids can be manufactured by the body and are referred to as non-essential amino acids, while the other nine are called essential amino acids and must come from the diet. The classification of an amino acid as essential or non-essential does not reflect its importance, because all twenty amino acids are necessary for health.

Essential amino acids include isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine. Another amino acid, histidine, is considered semi-essential because the body does not always require dietary sources of it. The non-essential amino acids are arginine, alanine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamine, glutamic acid, glycine, proline, serine and tyrosine. Other amino acids, such as carnitine, are used by the body in ways other than protein-building and are often used therapeutically.

Are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Antioxidants interact with and stabilize free radicals and may prevent some of the damage they might otherwise cause. Examples of antioxidants include beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamins C, E and A, and other nutrients abundant in fruits and vegetables as well as in other foods including nuts and grains. Daily use of Trévo provides your body with high levels of these antioxidants from multiple sources to inhibit and slow down damaging free radical processes. This is of particular importance because, according to research published in the New York Times, free radicals have been linked to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis and about 60 other diseases. They are also considered to be a primary cause of premature aging.

Are a group of naturally occurring plant compounds, which act primarily as plant pigments and antioxidants. They exhibit a host of biological activities, most notably for their powerful antioxidant properties. Bioflavonoids work with other antioxidants to offer a system of protection. Numerous studies have shown their unique role in protecting vitamin C from oxidation in the body, thereby allowing the body to reap more benefits from vitamin C. Bioflavonoids are a subset of a larger group of beneficial plant substances known as polyphenols and are present in botanical foods and supplement products. In fact, many medicinal herbs owe their curative actions to the bioflavonoids they contain. Besides the important antioxidant effects, bioflavonoids help the body maintain health and function in many ways. They have been shown to be anti-mutagenic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-aging and promote structure and function in the circulatory system. Recent scientific breakthroughs confirm that these powerful nutrients are an important part of a healthy diet. Studies from around the world support the fact that diets high in bioflavonoids are associated with lower incidences of most diseases. Along with other phytonutrients, the health benefits of bioflavonoids are one reason why the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Surgeon General’s office advocate the intake of several servings of fruits and vegetables every day.

Are those bioflavonoids, or flavonoids, found in citrus fruits such as lemon, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, etc. These substances possess antioxidant activities, which help fight poor health and aging. Citrus bioflavonoids have been investigated for their biological activity, with both anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic effects being reported.

Out of the ten garden vegetables included in Trévo, we have included five varieties from the special group of vegetables called cruciferous vegetables. These are known for their excellent cancer-fighting properties. Research suggests that these cruciferous vegetables contain phytochemicals known as isothiocyanates, which stimulate our bodies to break down potential carcinogens. They work by preventing the transformation of normal healthy cells into cancerous cells. The cruciferous vegetables found in Trévo include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kale. An excellent example of the super-nutritional benefits of cruciferous vegetables is found in broccoli. Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a natural chemical that stimulates the body to produce enzymes and destroy carcinogens. Broccoli sprouts are particularly rich in sulforaphane, containing approximately 20 to 50 times more of this natural chemical than mature broccoli. Put simply, cruciferous vegetables have it all: vitamins, fiber and a wealth of disease-fighting phytochemicals.

The sole purpose of digestive enzymes is to break down foods, allowing their nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream and used in body functions. They ensure that we get the greatest possible nutritional value from foods. Digestive enzymes are secreted along the gastrointestinal tract and break down the food in the body so that the nutrients can be absorbed. However, if your body has to rely too much on its own digestive enzymes the result is that more stress is placed on your system and organs, leaving less time and energy for other jobs such as rebuilding and replacing damaged cells and tissue and keeping your immune system strong. Bromelain, an ingredient in Trévo’s proprietary blend, is a mixture of enzymes found naturally in the juice and stems of pineapples. Called a proteolytic enzyme, bromelain appears to be very beneficial in the digestion of protein. Trévo also contains Betaine HCL which, although not an enzyme, does serve a critical function by increasing the hydrochloric acid content of the upper digestive system, thereby promoting the body’s manufacture of a necessary enzyme called pepsin. Pepsin breaks proteins down into peptides. Betaine HCL also serves the function of maintaining a low pH in the stomach, which allows the body to kill many harmful bacteria and micro-organisms.

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are necessary fats that humans cannot synthesize and must be obtained through diet. There are two families of EFAs: Omega-3 and Omega-6. EFAs support the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune and nervous systems. The human body needs EFAs to manufacture and repair cell membranes, enabling the cells to obtain optimum nutrition and expel harmful waste products. A primary function of EFAs is the production of prostaglandins, which regulate body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, blood clotting, fertility and conception. They also play a role in immune function by regulating inflammation and encouraging the body to fight infection. Essential fatty acids are also needed for proper growth in children, particularly for neural development and maturation of sensory systems. Trévo contains borage seed oil and flaxseed oil, both of which are rich vegetarian sources of these vital essential fatty acids.

The health benefits of fruits from some of the most exotic and far-flung corners of the world have been recognized by different civilizations for many thousands of years. In recent years, a myriad of these exotic fruits have been studied by the scientific community due to their powerful health-giving properties. Trévo contains fifteen well-researched exotic fruits including maqui berry, amalaki fruit, schizandra fruit, borojo fruit, goji fruit, noni, mangosteen, acai berry, gac fruit, camu camu, pomegranate, star fruit and acerola cherry.

Produce harmful oxidation that can damage the membranes of cells. By definition, they are atoms with at least one unpaired electron. A good analogy would be that free radicals represent the criminal element in your body and antioxidants represent the law enforcement element. If left alone, free radicals produce damage and chaos. Daily use of Trévo provides your body with high levels of antioxidants from multiple sources to inhibit and slow down this damaging process.