Super Fruit Sea Buckthorn Berries

The small tart berries of the sea buckthorn originate in the Himalayan region where they have been cherished by Tibetans for centuries due to their phenomenal nutrient value.

Sea buckthorn berries contain more than 190 nutritional ingredients all of which are bio available to the human anatomy. It is the only known plant source of Omega 3, 6, 7and 9 but also contains the following ingredients:

Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, K, and P
Omega 3, 6, 7 & 9 (Essential Fatty Acids or EFAs)
42 Lipids
Organic Acids
Amino Acids
Folic Acid
Tocopherols
Flavonoids
Phenols
Terpenes
Tannins

20 Mineral Elements

Sea buckthorn has over 10 times more vitamin C than oranges and 4 x the antioxidant Super Oxide Dismutase than Ginseng, making it a valuable source of antioxidants. Although almonds are a good source of natural Vitamin E, this nutrient-filled berry has 7 times more.

Here are some of the benefits of the Omega fatty acids available from the Indian Summer Sea Buckthorn berries:

I.Omega 3 has shown positive development and increase in cognitive activities;
II.Omega 6 supports the generation of skin and hair, helps to maintain health of bones, regulates metabolism and assists with reproductive health;
III.Omega 7 is used to combat wrinkles, dryness, and prematurely aging skin. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbiological activity, relieves pain and promotes tissue regeneration. Its benefits extend to the mucus membranes that line the stomach/GI tract, upper respiratory tract and vagina;
IV.Omega 9 lowers cholesterol, reduces atherosclerosis, improves blood sugars, improves immune function and provides protection against certain types of cancer.

There have been over 100 studies on sea buckthorn which have documented some amazing health benefits. These include:

Anti-inflammatory properties
Improved cardiovascular health
Skin and cellular rejuvenation
Antioxidant properties
Increased energy
Enhanced cognitive function

PFT, whose primary interest is in the development and distribution of healthy exotic super fruit juice, started to research and develop continual investigation into the sea buckthorn berry. In 2006, after ongoing discussions with the University of Saskatchewan and the PFRA in Canada, PFT purchased 320 acres of land in central Saskatchewan and began to develop a plot of Sea buckthorn. Planting 3000 bushes in 2006 and 2007 in a totally organic chemical free soil, PFT began research to see how this deciduous cultivar would fair in the North American climate.

Out of the 6 known species and 12 subspecies PFT Brands has chosen Indian Summer sea buckthorn due to its high levels of Omega Oils and resilient ability to produce in harsh conditions. Taking 3 years to produce in 2009, the first berries developed through the summer season were ready for harvest in late fall.