Pretty Pea

Pretty Cleansed combines some of the most nutrient-dense organic ingredients on the planet. Nutrients from the earth’s soils and planets’ seas that powerfully alkalize, cleanse & detox your body, with heavy metal cleaning of the system.

These supercharged organic seaweed tablets combine Spirulina, Chlorella, Green Tea, Ashwagandha, Cayenne and Artichoke to provide nourishment and metabolic support.

Pretty Cleansed is packed full of iodine rich seaweeds to support the production of thyroid hormone and maintain your metabolism.

This seaweed supplement is also high in a broad spectrum of protective nutrients, including antioxidants, phyto-chemicals, polyphenols, enzymes, amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

Contains 100 Organic Easy Take Vegan Capsules.

Take 1 capsule, 1 to 3 times per day or as advised by your healthcare provider

Iodine can be found in shellfish and dairy, with seaweed being one of the absolute best natural sources.

It’s been known since 2011 that the UK population is mildly iodine deficient.

With the UK now ranking seventh among the ten most iodine-deficient nations in the world, and one of only two high-income countries on the list.

In adults, iodine is important for thyroid function and a healthy metabolism.

Iodine deficiency is a particular issue during pregnancy and lactation, when the body’s demand for iodine escalates. Lack of iodine causes not only goitre, but also mental deficiency, hearing loss and other neurological impairments, plus short stature due to thyroid insufficiency during fetal development and childhood.

Iodine contributes to normal:

Cognitive function

Energy-yielding metabolism

Functioning of the nervous system

Maintenance of normal skin

Production of thyroid hormones & thyroid function

Growth of children

Spirulina, a blue-green micro-algae, is a highly nutritious functional food with many potential health benefits.

With a rich content of protein, polysaccharide, lipid, essential amino and fatty acids, dietary minerals and vitamins Spirulina has several pharmacological activities such as:

Antimicrobial (including antiviral and antibacterial)

Anticancer

Metalloprotective (prevention of heavy-metal poisoning against Cd, Pb, Fe, Hg)

Immunostimulant

Antioxidant

Spirulina’s Nutritional Profile

High in protein, 100g of Spirulina yields 50-70% protein.

It contains 18 amino acids (protein building blocks), including 8 essential amino acids which the body cannot produce from its own resources and have to be replaced daily by food.

Spirulina is also rich in beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin F factor (GLA), vitamins and minerals including iron.

Its exceptional levels of vitamin B12 is of special interest to vegans, vegetarians and non-meat eaters who have potential to be deficient in this important vitamin.

Spirulina’s Potential..

Numerous in vivo evidence supports Spirulina’s potential for brain health with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective mechanisms.

Preliminary clinical studies have also suggested that Spirulina can help to reduce mental fatigue.

There is also evidence of spirulina on appetite regulation.

Chlorella is an edible, single-cell marine algae. Also known as sea-moss or sea lettuce it has biological and pharmacological properties important for human health.

Chlorella provides useful detoxification support because it can bind with heavy metals and pesticides (such as PCBs), that can accumulate in the body.

Studies have found that Chlorella may increase collagen production in the skin, making it ideal for anti-aging and wound-healing.

Rich in fibre it also supports healthy digestion and overall digestive tract health.

Chlorella’s high nutrient content, liver protection, digestive tract cleansing actions and other elimination support, help to keep the blood free from impurities and the immune system strong.

Nutrient Rich Functional Food

Chlorella has a long history of use as a food source and contains a unique and diverse composition of functional macro- and micro-nutrients including:

Proteins, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, vitamins and minerals.

Beta-carotene and 19 amino acids (including the 8 essential amino acids).

Vitamins include D and B₁₂, that are absent in plant-derived food sources.  It contains even more vitamin B12 than liver.

Chlorella contains larger amounts of folate and iron than other plant-derived foods. 

Chlorella contains more chlorophyll than many known foods.

It’s also a rich source of calcium, iron, selenium and zinc.

Chlorella supplementation has been reported to exhibit various pharmacological activities, including:

Immunomodulatory

Antioxidant

Antidiabetic

Antihypertensive

Antihyperlipidemic

Cardiovascular Benefits

Meta-analysis on the effects of Chlorella supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors have suggested that it improves:

Total cholesterol levels

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels

Systolic blood pressure

Diastolic blood pressure

Fasting blood glucose levels

Green tea has been shown to have beneficial effects against a variety of diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Green tea has multiple pharmacologically active components including polyphenols, alkaloids, amino acids, polysaccharides, and volatile components.

Green tea’s main antioxidant agents are polyphenol catechins, they include: epicatechin, epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).

Epigallocatechingallate (EGCG), in particular, has the most potent anti-inflammatory and anticancer potential and is also a powerful antioxidant.

Some studies have shown green tea polyphenols to have a stronger antioxidant action than vitamin C and vitamin E – two of the most powerful antioxidants.

Green tea polyphenols have also been documented for their anti-inflammation, anti-cancer, anti-cardiovascular, anti-microbial, anti-hyperglycemic, and anti-obesity properties.

Green Tea and Weight Loss

The active components of green tea associated with weight loss are caffeine and catechins, primarily epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is a flavonoid.

Results from a number of randomized, controlled intervention trials have shown that consumption of GTC (270 mg to 1200 mg/day) may reduce body weight and fat.

(A typical brewed cup of green tea has about 240–320 mg catechins and 45 mg caffeine)

Green tea catechins (GTC) may influence body weight and composition by:

Increased thermogenesis / energy expenditure

Increased fat oxidation

Reduced lipogenesis

Reduced fat absorption

Ashwagandha, Withania somnifera (WS), is one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing. It has been used since ancient times for a wide variety of conditions, and is most well-known for its restorative benefits.

Ashwagandha’s extracts have been used in traditional medicine for millennia to promote healthy aging and wellbeing.

It has been used in the treatment of various illnesses in Indian Systems of Medicine for over 3,000 years. In Ayurveda it is classified as a rasayana (a way of attaining excellence) and purported to promote mental and physical wellbeing, rejuvenate the body and increase longevity.

In Sanskrit, ashwagandha means “the smell of a horse,” indicating that the herb imparts the vigour and strength of a stallion, and has traditionally been prescribed to help people strengthen their immune system after an illness.

Traditionally, Ashwagandha is used to promote strength, endurance, youthful vigour and health; it nurtures the time elements of the body; and increases the production of vital fluids such as blood, lymph, and semen.

Ashwagandha comprises a broad range of phytochemicals, including steroidal lactones and alkaloids that have a wide range of biological effects. 

In pre-clinical studies, ashwagandha and its components have been shown to be anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-stress, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti-stress / adaptogenic, neuro-protective and endocrinological activities.

Ashwagandha is now widely used in Western countries as a nutritional supplement to extend health span and increase resilience against age-related changes, including sleep deficits and stress.

Cayenne (Capsicum minimum) also known as red pepper and chillies are regarded by herbalists as the purest and safest stimulating herb known, opening up tissues in the body to an increased blood flow.

Cayenne produces natural warmth, and often used by people with poor circulation and low energy levels.

It is also an iron-bearer, which accelerates the oxygenation of cells, along with an antiseptic, anti-spasmodic and carminative.

It also widely used to support digestion, reduce wind and
promote gastro-intestinal secretions.

Besides many the health effects of this compound, it can also be effective in body weight control through various mechanisms such as regulating lipolysis in adipocytes, increasing the feeling of satiety, stimulating energy expenditure, and reducing energy intake. 

Artichokes, (Cynara scolymus L.) with its hepatoprotective properties has traditionally been used in herbal treatments to promote a healthy liver and efficient digestive system.

Lifestyle has a significant impact on the functioning of the liver including: alcohol consumption, diet with high fats ingredients and prooxidative substances and synthetic drugs.

Over 50 years ago, Japanese researchers found that artichokes can boost the production of bile by the liver, which can in turn break down fat.

Artichoke has since undergone extensive biomedical herbal remedy research. Specifically, antioxidant, choleretic, hepatoprotective, bile-enhancing and lipid-lowering effects have been demonstrated, which corresponded with its historical use.

Studies demonstrate artichokes have a significant beneficial effect on the liver. In animal studies, liquid extracts of the roots and leaves of artichoke have demonstrated an ability to protect the liver, possibly even to help liver cells regenerate.

Artichoke is rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenolic compounds, inulin, coumarins, terpenes, dietary fibre, enzymes, polysaccharides, minerals and vitamins.

One of the primary active constituents in artichoke is cynarin – a compound that has been used in Europe for several decades to lower elevated blood lipids (such as high cholesterol and triglycerides), lower total serum levels and at the same time increase beneficial HDL levels.

Cynarin is the close botanical cousin of the herb milk thistle and is popular support for the prevention of heart disease and liver cleansing.

Results may vary from person to person.

Store in a cool dry place, out of the reach of children.

Best before date: see base of container.

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

A food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Always consult your GP before taking food supplements if you are taking medication or have an existing medical condition.

If you feel unwell, stop taking this product immediately and seek medical advice.

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