Spirulina Powder: 300 mg
The cyanobacteria phylum includes many bacterial "blue-green algae" species, the most common of which is spirulina. Spirulina is believed to be one of the oldest life forms on Earth and its use dates back to Aztec civilization. Under the microscope, they appear as blue-green filaments due to the presence of both chlorophyll (green) and phycocyanin (blue) pigments in the cells. Due to its impressive nutrient density, spirulina is now considered a superfood.
Kale Leaf Powder: 300 mg
Being nutrient dense and having very few calories, kale is also considered a superfood. Along with broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, collards and others, kale is a cruciferous vegetable. Kale leaf powder contains a type of sugar called sulfoquinovose, which feeds the good bacteria living in your gut. These good bacteria are important for your digestion and may help support a healthy balance of good gut bacteria.
Alfalfa Leaf Powder: 300 mg
While alfalfa has long been commonly grown and used as livestock feed for its nutrients Additionally, alfalfa leaf powder contains flavonoids and isoflavonoid compounds including but not limited to gallic acid, salicylic acid, caffeic acid and phenolics, which may support antioxidant activity.
Wheat Grass Powder: 300 mg
Considered native to southwest Asia and Mediterranean regions, wheatgrass is the freshly sprouted shoot of the common wheat plant and is now cultivated worldwide. Commonly consumed as a fresh juice, this superfood also comes in powder form. Wheatgrass powder contains various nutrients that may support a healthy immune system.* These include chlorophyll and flavonoids, which are proven to have health-promoting properties. Additionally, wheatgrass may support alkalinity in the body, support digestion. Wheatgrass powder has shown to support a healthy pH balance in the body, which is especially helpful for people who consume many processed foods.*
Barley Grass Powder: 300 mg
Barley grass powder contains nutrients that support optimal health. It is a source of chlorophyll, which has shown to have some health-promoting functions. Common uses of barley grass powder include supporting digestive health. The leaves are able to absorb trace nutrients from the soil, which in turn may complement the human diet.
Spiny Amaranth: 300 mg
Amaranthus spinosus, commonly known as spiny amaranth, prickly amaranth, or spiny pigweed, is a summer annual plant that is native to the tropical Americas. Each leaf node along the stems has a pair of rigid, sharp spines, hence the name “spiny” amaranth. In foods, amaranth is used as a pseudo cereal – plants that are used as flour, such as buckwheat and quinoa – or as a green leafy vegetable.
Spinach Powder: 150 mg
Spinach powder helps contribute nutrients to the diet when paired with an adequate amount of whole plant foods. Spinach powder contributes to supporting optimal health and may serve as a beneficial addition to your daily diet.*
Broccoli Powder: 150 mg
Broccoli powder helps support the nutrient value of a diet with an adequate amount of whole plant foods. Broccoli powder contains glucosinolates – secondary metabolites found mainly in cruciferous plants– which are metabolized in the gut into indoles and isothiocyanates during digestion.
Beetroot Powder: 50 mg
Beets are root vegetables that have become increasingly popular for their nutritious properties in recent years. Thanks to their high content of nitrates, beetroot powder and beetroot juice have been associated with many health benefits. Research shows that diets rich in nitrates and nitrites – particularly from natural sources like vegetables rather than processed sources like meat – may support overall health. In the body, nitrate turns into nitric oxide – a molecule that that is important to overall health. Beetroot powder may help maintain good bacteria in your gut.
Cherry Fruit Powder: 50 mg
Sweet cherries – not to be confused with sour or tart cherries – are typically the type you might pick up at the grocery store to snack on, while tart cherries are often used for cooking and baking, though both sweet and tart provide nutritious benefits. Cherries are packed with bioactive compounds known as phenols, which offer antioxidant properties.
Carrot Root Powder: 50 mg
Carrots contain a fat-soluble antioxidants referred to as carotenoids. The carotenoid family consists of several types of antioxidant compounds, and based on their configuration (or shape) are capable of neutralizing different types of free radicals. Carrots, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, kale, bell peppers and even fruit melons are carotenoid foods
Ginger Root Powder: 10 mg
Ginger Root powder is considered a warming and activating component in Chinese formulas and foods. Ginger root powder is considered an ideal ingredient to support digestive function is a key player in healthy detoxification and may support immune health. Ginger is native to Southeast Asia and widely used in foods and herbal supplements. It is among the healthiest spices providing various health benefits. Ginger root powder contains gingerols, a compound that stimulates biological activities in your body, that may support healthy digestion.
Bacillus coagulans (Lactospore®)†: 600 million CFU
Previously known as Lactobacillus sporogenes, Bacillus coagulans is a lactic acid producing bacteria. Even though it produces lactic acid, it is not a lactic acid bacteria (i.e. lactobacillus). B. coagulans also produce reproductive spores, which sets it apart from many other probiotics. It has been shown to survive high levels of stomach acid, which means that it arrives to the small intestine as live bacteria so that it may provide health benefits. Research has shown B. coagulans to promote digestive and gastrointestinal health.
†Lactospore® is a registered trademark of the Sabinsa Corporation.
