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In 2012, Chinese New Year's Day falls on 23rd January. This is the Year of Dragon. Helen Huang, our Chinese purchasing manager says 'We wish all our customers and their businesses will fly high together with this lucky, powerful creature.' In keeping with tradition, most Chinese suppliers are halting production in this period to allow their workers to celebrate this important festival with their families. The celebration will last for 10 to 15 days. China inbound transit and customs etc. will be also affected.
Longer delivery times than usual are likely for a lot of products in January and February this year. Please allow sufficient time in your planning to ensure deliveries can be made in time. Last orders for air shipments before the Chinese New Year should be placed by 16th January. We believe in the coming year the following materials supply will stay tight after the two-week long shut down: L-Glutamine, L-Leucine, L-Arginine HCL, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Ginkgo Biloba Extract etc. Please check with CCL sales team before placing an order.
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The chia plant is an annual that belongs to the mint family. Chia seeds are considered ‘superfoods’ for their high content of omega-3 fatty acids, and α-linolenic acid. They are also rich in protein, fat, dietary fibre, and essential minerals. Chia seeds slow down the speed the body converts carbohydrates into simple sugars, and swell to create a feeling of fullness, and are therefore ideal for assisting in weight management.
Baobab fruit has been used for a multitude of purposes for hundreds of years, from food to medicine. Baobab fruit is highly nutritious and full of naturally-occurring vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. It has three times as much vitamin C as an orange, two times more antioxidant capacity than goji berries, and 50% more calcium than spinach. Baobab is also an energy booster, antiviral and anti-inflammatory.
Raspberry ketone is a natural phenolic compound. Studies have shown it increases the secretion of a protein hormone which modulates metabolic processes such as glucose regulation and fatty acid catabolism, which correlate with body fat percentage. It may also help control type 2 diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome.
Cape Aloes (Aloe ferox) is a plant related to the more common Aloe vera, growing on the Cape Horn of South Africa. Cape aloe is a medicinal herb. The leaf juice can be dried into a dark brown to black crystalline powder, called aloes. This very bitter substance acts as a tonic, purgative, and anthelmic. Aloes are used to cleanse & detoxify the digestive tract.
Pomegranate has recently been discovered to be an extremely potent antioxidant, and contains polyphenols, phytoestrogens, and essential amino acids. It has been shown to be beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease and lowering cholesterol, and promoting all-round heart health.
Chitosan is derived from chitin, which is found in the exoskeletons of shellfish such as crabs and prawns. It is similar to plant fibre in that it cannot be digested by the human body. Chitosan is a fat blocker, absorbing four to six times its weight in fat as it passes through the digestive tract. It thereby flushes fat out of the body before it becomes metabolised and stored as excess body weight.
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