Top 5 reasons to include Actiful® in your energy supplement
Last updated: August 9th, 2024
The need for clinically tested supplements is increasing as consumers become more aware of their impact on health. Yet, a lot of ingredients are saturating the market and supplement formulators may feel overwhelmed to make the right choices. In this article, we’ll cover the top five reasons why Actiful® is a good ingredient for your energy supplement.
Increasing market demand for vitality supplements
Low energy levels and a lack of vitality are common challanges in today’s fast-paced world. Many consumers turn to dietary supplements to manage the daily mental and physical stressors they face. Energy-enhancing supplements aim to prevent fatigue, increase physical activity, and promote social engagement.
A Mediterranean complex of orange and pomegranate
Actfiul® is a patent-protected, all-natural ingredient. It is standardized for its hesperidin and punicalagin content: the main polyphenols found in sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) and pomegranate (Punica granatum), respectively. Both compounds have been extensively studied for their potential health benefits.
Top 5 reasons to use Actiful® as an ingredient for your energy supplement
1. Enhanced physical performance in both young and old
A recent study among active seniors found that daily supplementation with Actiful® for four weeks significantly increased their handgrip strength (1). Handgrip strength is a crucial measure of physical fitness in the elderly as it is indicative of overall health and functional status in day-to-day life.
2. Mental wellbeing
In addition to improved physical fitness, senoir subjects who supplemented Actiful® also experienced psychological benefits. Compared to the placebo group, the Actiful® group demonstrated significant improvements in cognitive domains such as thinking, memory, learning, and concentration (1). These elements are essential for maintaining one’s quality of life and wellbeing.
Given the critical connection between the mind and body, Actiful® is a great possibility for physical and mental boost.
3. Lowering the proton leakage in mitochondria
To produce energy, mitochondria require oxygen. The protons in the intermembrane space are needed to support the energy production process. However, due to unregulated or induced leaks, protons could leave this space and delay the energy production (2). By inhibiting proton leakage across the mitochondrial intermembrane, the energy production cam be enhanced directly.
A strategy to boost mitochondria function is to include specific nutrients into the diet. For example, experiments in muscle cells have demonstrated that hesperidin, the active ingredient of Actiful®, could improve energy production by directly targeting the mitochondria (3).
4. ROS scavenging effect
During physical activity, there is an increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), stimulating exercise adaptations within the cell. However, excessive amounts of ROS could lead to damage to the mitochondria and other crucial structures of the cell, which can impair their functionality (4).
Hesperidin has been demonstrated to not only scavenge ROS directly but also enhance the natural antioxidant systems present in cells (3). In addition, pomegranate has also been found to improve antioxidant status (5).
Therefore, Actiful®’s antioxidant capabilities may improve vitality by preserving the functionality of cells and tissues.
5. Improved bloodflow
Nitric oxide (NO) is a key factor in regulating blood flow, as it supports vasodilation and angiogenesis, allowing more oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to pass through and reach target cells faster. Notewoerthy, hesperidin is thought to activate the production of eNOS, the enzyme that activates NO production (6).
Furthermore, when oxygen is limited, dietary nitrate raises NO levels internally. Pomegranate, which is high in Punicalagin, is a potent source of dietary nitrate, which is why it was added in the formulation of Actiful®. In this way. hesperidin and punicalagin work together to ensure NO production boost via both pathways.
Actiful®: the key ingredient of your energy supplement
All in all, Actiful® is a natural and safe ingredient that has the ideal properties to be incorporated in energy supplements that aim to provide acute and sustained improvements in vitality!
