The Power of Sea Buckthorn

By Ryan Saba

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Sea Buckthorn is a fascinating plant species, but the nutritional and medicinal value of the plant is largely unknown in North America.   The more scientists study Sea Buckthorn, the more amazed they become at the many benefits it provides for the body.  It is becoming one of the brightest stars in the nutraceutical industry, containing all known vitamins, and over 190 important nutrients in total.  All-natural, perfectly safe, and providing a multitude of health benefits, Sea buckthorn more than lives up to the current popularity it is enjoying.

What is Sea Buckthorn?

Sea Buckthorn – a small orange fruit grown in the Himalayas – has a rich history of treating numerous medical conditions.  For over 1,000 years these berries have been used all over the world to treat various conditions ranging from cancer and weight loss to skin care.  When harvested, the berries are pressed and separated into three layers, each being used to treat various conditions.  The top two layers contain healthy fat used in creams and lotions while the bottom layer is mostly liquid—perfect for use in juices and pharmaceuticals.

Anti-Aging

Sea Buckthorn contains ample amounts of vitamin E and omega 3, 6, 7 and 9 fatty acids, helping to support the body’s natural inflammatory response.  These ingredients reduce the amount of arachidonic acid in the skin, helping to minimize redness, irritation and drying.  This process has been found to improve skin tone and elasticity, encourage tissue regeneration and ultimately reducing the signs of aging.  Other skin conditions Sea Buckthorn has shown to be effective in treating include burns, skin ulcers, acne and various forms of dermatitis.

Weight Loss

Sea Buckthorn also has the ability to aid in weight loss.  Experts believe the mix of fatty acids signal the body to stop storing fat and according to leading nutritionists, assist in keeping the weight off.  Prompting the body to stop storing fat, the berry has been shown to promote losing weight by actually reducing hunger and signaling the brain to stop storing energy in the form of fat.  What seems to differentiate sea buckthorn from other antioxidants and phytonutrient-rich berries is the presence of omega 7 fatty acid.  Rare to find in natural form, the omega 7 in Sea Buckthorn may help users to eliminate excess weight and help to lose extra pounds they have been carrying for years.

Cancer

Sea Buckthorn is also a key component in the battle against cancer.  Rich in vitamins A and C, carotenes, flavonoids and minerals, such as sulfur, selenium, zinc and copper, Sea Buckthorn showed the ability to fight cancer during a study published for the Nutrition and Cancer journal in 2005.  Another study in the November 2009 Indian Journal of Medicine Research found the antioxidant effects of the berry extract to reduce damage to cells caused by radiation therapy.  Applied throughout the radiation process, the extract activated proteins inside the cells, helping to protect them from radiation both inside and out.

Even though Sea Buckthorn is quickly gaining fame worldwide as a “super food,” the potential in North American markets remains untapped.  Now that researchers in the U.S have become familiar with the plant the benefits are certain to be explored further. As of now, it’s known that the Sea Buckthorn berry carries so many vitamins, proteins, and other important nutrients it would be difficult to exaggerate the potential benefits and how they impact all areas of health.