GAC

What is GAC?

GAC is commonly pronounced as (gac).The proper Latin or botanical name of the GAC fruit is Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng.Where exactly is GAC fruit found?GAC fruit is indigenous to Vietnam and other countries in Southeast Asia. Its seed pulp contains high concentrations of carotenoids, especially the provitamin A, beta-carotene.What potential benefits could I expect to experience by consuming Gac?Reminder: results may vary from person to person.Studies have shown GAC to: · Helps support cellular rejuvenation · Slows the common effects of aging through DNA protection · SCS CertifiedTM—improves Skin Carotenoid Score with the Pharmanex® BioPhotonic Scanner · Fortifies antioxidant defenses against vascular and cellular free radical damage. · Supports healthy immune function.GAC fruit has been shown to be especially high in lycopene content. Relative to mass, it contains up to 70 times the amount of lycopene found in tomatoes. It has also been found to contain up to 10 times the amount of beta-carotene of carrots or sweet potatoes. Additionally, the carotenoids present in GAC fruit are bound to long-chain fatty acids, resulting in what is claimed to be a more bioavailable form.There has also been recent research that suggests that GAC fruit contains a protein that may inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. The seed membrane of the GAC fruit is also used in traditional Vietnamese medicine to make a tonic called GAC oil. For centuries, GAC oil has been given to pregnant and lactating women and to children to treat dry eyes and night blindness. The rich, nutty oil has also proven worthy of treating wounds, skin infections, and burns, and is traditionally given to children to improve their growthReference: 1) http://www.pubmed.gov/2) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gac+