Una de Gato (Cat's Claw)

(100 capsules), Stock No. 175-0

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The cat is said to have nine lives. Now with Cat's Claw combination you may be able to improve the quality of your one life. This combination is especially helpful in aiding the Immune System.

Cat's Claw originated in Peru where the vine grows up to one hundred feet long in Peru's high land rain forests Several closely related species are called una de gato (which in English means, 'cat's claw') by the Spanish speaking people of South America.

Only the most potent species Uncaria tomentosa is used for Cat's Claw combination. The Ashanica Indians of Peru use cats claw for enhancing their immune systems.

In the short amount of time that cat's claw has been researched, scientists have found alkaloids that enhance the immune system. Quinovic acid glycosides within cat's claw also back up the immune system.

Cat's claw also contains triterpenes which are similar to the body's natural steroids. While the exact effect of the triterpenes in cat's claw is unknown they may have something to do with cat's claws reputation with strengthening the female system. Other uses of cat's claw include: strengthening the intestinal system, glandular and immune systems.

Additional Ingredients To Enhance Cat's Claw

Astragulus - This is the nontoxic relative of the Western US's "loco weed." The over all immune system is boosted by astragulus making it a perfect compliment to cat's claw.

Echinacea This is known as the Coneflower in much of its northeast American range Native Americans used this herb as an immune system builder.

Sources
"Cats Claw: A Wondrous 'New' Medicinal Herb from the Rain Forests of the Peruvian Amazon" by Phillip Sternberg in Healthy and Natural Journal (Volume 2 Issue 2), "New Quinovic Acid Glycosides From Uncaria Tomentosa" by Riccardo Cerri, Rita Aquino, Francesco De Simone and Cosimo Pizza in Journal of Natural Products (March/April 1988), "New Quinovic Acid Glycosides From Uncaria Tomentosa" by Rita Aquino, Vincenzo De Feo, Francesco De Simone, Cosimo Pizza and Giuseppe Cirino in Journal of Natural Products (March/April 1991)

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Recommended Use
Each capsule contains 300 mg of uña de gato combined with astragalus and echinacea.

Adults: Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.

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