truly inspired nutrition from nature

It’s common knowledge, really - a diet rich in plant-based foods is just plain good for you. Between the vitamins & minerals, the fiber, and even the flavor; fruits & veggies have been a common-sense component in a balanced diet since forever. But the real magic hidden in the plants we eat are the naturally-occuring, organic chemical compounds called polyphenols. Beyond daily nutrition, polyphenols offer a truly incredible array of health benefits: from neutralizing harmful free radicals to managing blood sugar...and more!

Polyphenols are the naturally occurring, organic chemical compounds abundant in many plant-based foods.

There are more than 8,000 kinds of polyphenols known to science, with a diverse array of functions and benefits. For instance, quercetin is a flavonoid found in apples, berries, green tea, and onions. Quercetin gives fruits & vegetables their color, and is known to have anti-inflammatory effects in the human body. There’s also capsaicinoids from chili peppers. This polyphenol gives peppers their spicy properties, and has been found to help manage appetite in humans. Even sophisticated treats like dark chocolate and red wine house a variety of healthy polyphenols. Resveratrol in wine and the numerous flavonoids in chocolate are especially known for their antioxidant potential. It’s like polyphenols are everywhere we want them to be!

Resveratrol in wine and the numerous flavonoids in the chocolate are especially known for their antioxidant potential.

A healthy gut and a robust immune system are a perfect pair - polyphenols ensure both run smoothly. By activating good bacteria (bifidobacteria) growth and limiting harmful bacteria in your gut, polyphenols make it easier for your immune system to fight off infection and disease. Not only do polyphenols boost your immunity, they make digestion easier by managing the total gut microbiome.

By activating bifidobacteria growth and limiting harmful bacteria in your gut, polyphenols make it easier for your immune system to fight off infection and disease.

A number of different polyphenols have been shown to contribute to keeping our hearts healthy. By fighting off accumulated free radicals in the bloodstream, these polyphenols manage blood pressure and keep the circulatory system flexible and resilient. Additionally, the antioxidant properties of polyphenols reduce chronic inflammation - a massive risk for heart disease. And it keeps getting better: by lowering LDL (the bad) cholesterol levels and increasing HDL (the good) cholesterol levels, polyphenols provide even further benefits to heart health.

Polyphenols have also been linked to lowering the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and even cancer. Researchers have observed that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of polyphenols are capable of blocking cancer growth. Polyphenols are also effective at lowering blood sugar by stimulating the release of insulin in the body. Seriously, polyphenols are the total package!

We love polyphenols so much we decided to make it easier than ever to incorporate them into your daily routine! With as much EGCG as 8 fuji apples and as much pTerostilbene as 962 cups of blueberries, every bottle of Happy Being® has the plant-based power that helps you thrive!