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DurianIn Southeast Asia, Durian

has been revered as

the King of Fruits

What is Durian ?

Cutting along the ‘seams’

The Pods

The Delicious ‘Flesh’

Durian - The King of Fruits

Many people say the Durian

“smells like hell - but tastes like heaven”

Many people say the Durian

“smells like hell - but tastes like heaven”

According to : The International Plant Genetic Resources Institute ( IPGRI )

• Durian is claimed to have strong aphrodisiac properties, (Rumphius 1741; Baillon 1875; Ridley 1902; Popham 1979 and others ).

• Favourite fruit of Orangutans and elephants• The Jakun tribe in Malaysia travel to

plantations and live on Durian for 2 months

Rich History of Traditional Use• Improved mental mood• Aphrodisiac• Thermogenic (raises body temperature)

The Durian has a5 Star Nutritional Profile

Omega 3 Omega 6 ThiaminRiboflavinNiacinVitamin B6

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IronMagnesiumPhosphorusPotassiumZincCopperManganese

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The International Plant Genetic Resources Institute ( IPGRI ) states that …

• The DURIAN fruit is often cited as having a ‘warming effect’ on the body (Rumphius 1741; Malo and Martin 1979),

• Durian is used as a Vermifuge.(Hurrier and Perrot 1907, and Morton (1987)

• Durian is a Vermifuge, Vermicide & an Anthelmintic(De Padua et al. 1978)


Key ACTIVES in Durian• Phytonutrients

• Omega 3 & Omega 6

• Phytosterols & Polyphenols

• Unique Organosulfur compounds

• Very rich in proteins including

• Tryptophan


Phytonutrients• Are natural bio-active compounds

found in fruit & vegetables that work together with vitamins, minerals and fibre to promote good health

PhytonutrientsStatement from…

Ohio State UniversityFamily and Consumer Sciences

Phytonutrients … are they Vitamins of the Future?

PhytonutrientsHelp prevent or treat at least

4 of the leading causes of death • cancer,

• diabetes,

• cardiovascular disease,

• hypertension

Phytonutrients can help …

•Inactivate cancer-causing substances, •Stimulate the immune system, •Prevent cataracts. •Lower risk for many chronic diseases

Why Durian ?Fruit juices can reduce disease risk, states review :

Fruit and vegetable juices are generally regarded as healthy, despite containing less fibre than the whole fruit.

Foodnavigator.com Europe


Antioxidant Properties“Dietary Polyphenols through their antioxidant properties, and possibly other mechanisms, are believed to play a role in protecting against chronic diseases.”Alan CrozierUniversity of Glasgow

Nerve Cell Protection• Many Polyphenols possess

stronger neuroprotectionthan some antioxidant vitamins.

• Fruit juices delay & help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, particularly among high risk groups.

The American Journal of Medicine Volume 119, Issue 9,

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00029343

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_tockey=%23TOC%235195%232006%23998809990%23631367%23FLA%23&_cdi=5195&_pubType=J&view=c&_auth=y&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=6e2521596a29df99ba3210483564bb7c

• Improve anti-tumour responses• Improve immune recognition of cancer• Directly inhibit tumour growth• Inhibit Tumour Metastasis

Review of the anticancer effects of phytosterols.Bradford, Awad. Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, School of Medicine, State University of NY at Buffalo

Phytosterols:Phytosterols:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=PubMed&cmd=Retrieve&list_uids=17266177&dopt=Citation

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus&term=%22Bradford+PG%22%5BAuthor%5D

Blood cells before Durian ‘juice’

Blood cells AFTER … Durian ‘juice’


Organosulphur CompoundsOrganosulphur CompoundsFound in ….

e.g. Garlic , DURIAN fruit , etc.

Health Benefits of

Organosulphur CompoundsOrganosulphur CompoundsHealth Benefits of

• Decrease the synthesis of Cholesterol by liver cells ( hepatcytes )

• Inhibit Platelet aggregation- the 1st step in formation of blood CLOTS.

• Anti-Inflammatory activity

• Inhibit inflammatory enzymes – cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase .

• Antioxidant activity that stimulates the synthesis of Glutathione , an important intra-celullar antioxidant

• Antimicrobial , Antibacterial & Antifungal activity

• Naturally occurring Sulphur is a component of Insulin, which allows the uptake of Glucose within cells for energy . Together with Thiamine and Biotin , sulphur helps maintain normal sugar metabolism and is effective in regulating blood sugar imbalances.

• Organo sulphur compounds have been shown to help reversearthritic conditions and inflammation in these conditions.

Durian is high in naturally occurringTryptophan

Natures’ “feel good ingredient”• Tryptophan an essential amino acidRrrequired for the manufacture of :-

• Serotonin• Melatonin and• Niacin


Durian is high in natural Tryptophan

Tryptophan ( L- Tryptophan ) is used in managing:

• Depression• Anxiety • Insomnia• Stress• Aggression• Pain • and more …


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LycheesLychees• Anticancer activity of Lychee extract

against human breast cancer[Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2006]

• Anticancer activity of Lychee against Liver Cancer

[Cancer Letters 2006]

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=17178382&query_hl=1&itool=pubmed_docsum

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=16563451&query_hl=1&itool=pubmed_docsum

Lychees• Antagonize/reduce insulin resistance, (Sx)• Fortify insulin sensitivity, • Re-adjust lipodystrophy and maladjustment of

glycometabolism, • Enhance Anti-oxidation• Improve liver and kidney functions

Guo J, Li L, Pan J, Qiu G, Li A, Huang G, Xu L. Guangzhou Hospital of T.C.M

Abstract at PubMed


http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus&term=%22Li+L%22%5BAuthor%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus&term=%22Pan+J%22%5BAuthor%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus&term=%22Qiu+G%22%5BAuthor%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus&term=%22Li+A%22%5BAuthor%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus&term=%22Huang+G%22%5BAuthor%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed_AbstractPlus&term=%22Xu+L%22%5BAuthor%5D

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15524300&dopt=Abstract

Papaya

• Rich source of antioxidants , B Vitamins , as well as fibre , minerals, potassium and magnesium.

• Contains several unique digestive Phytoenzymes


Longan• Wide variety of Antioxidants -

Vit C. Gallic Acid, Ellagic Acid .

• High in naturally occurring minerals

• Great source of Polysaccharides


Mango

• Provides Antioxidants …caretenoids & Phenolic compounds

• High levels of Polysaccharides• High levels of Phytonutrients• Supports Cellular health


A Powerful Fruit Combination to enhance your health


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