Purple Corn Extract
Purple corn, a traditional Andean food, is a nutritive powerhouse that has been cultivated in South America for thousands of years. A variety of Zea mays, it has a high phenolic and anthocyanin content even more than blueberries with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic properties.
Our organic purple corn powder is created by juicing the corn and then slowly evaporating the liquid at low temperatures until only a pure powder the essence of purple corn remains. Because it is so potent, a little goes a long way. One level teaspoon (approximately 2 grams) per day is all that is needed for a good dose.
Today, it is generally grown in Peru, where the people of the Andes use it to make a refreshing and highly nutritious drink. A variety of Zea mays, purple corn has a high phenolic content and at least six different anthocyanins even more than blueberries. Anthocyanins, the flavonoids that produce blue, purple, or red colors, are antioxidants that:
Studies have shown that the consumption of foods with polyphenolic compounds is associated with reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease and colon cancer. Purple corn also has a role in the prevention of obesity, hypoglycemia, and diabetes. Our organic purple corn extract is created by juicing the corn and then slowly evaporating the liquid at low temperatures until only a pure powder the essence of purple corn remains. Because it is so potent, a little goes a long way. One level teaspoon (approximately 2 grams) per day is all that is needed for a good dose.
