The epidemic of chronic illness facing Americans can be traced to their diets and lack of nutrients. This is a well known fact. Noted researchers, Dr Robert H. Fletcher and Kathleen M. Fairfield reported that "most people do not get an optimal amount of nutrients by diet alone…and suboptimal intakes of nutrients are associated with increased risks of chronic diseases. The risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis increases with low nutrient intake. (Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), June 2002). 

It is a fact, not well known, that as far back as 1936 the foods, fruits, vegetables, and grains now being raised on millions of acres of land in this country no longer contain enough certain-needed minerals – and are starving us, no matter how much of them we eat. These findings were presented to Congress in a study called US Senate Document 264, at the 74th Congress. So the reason we do not get optimal amounts of nutrients by diet alone is because the foods we eat were grown in nutrient depleted soil. The results of the 1992 Earth Summit revealed that farmlands in North America were 85% nutrient depleted. Think on it. The process of preparing our foods can also rob us of what little nutrient value is contained within the foods. 

Truth is while we are well fed we are not nourished by the foods we eat. While the body can make some vitamins, it definitely doesn't make minerals. We must of necessity take it in. So we all need to be taking nutritional supplements to provide our bodies with the nutrients, particularly minerals, needed to maintain a healthy balance. WE ARE TRULY WHAT WE EAT! If what we are eating is not giving us the nutrients we need then we are at an increased risk of chronic diseases. We all know lack of minerals such as iron, calcium and magnesium can result in iron deficiency anemia, bone diseases and heart abnormalities respectively.

I think it is fair to say that we understand the need for supplementation. The multi-billion dollar industry illustrates that. But are we buying the right product in the right form and design? It is important that our bodies utilize what we put in so we benefit from it. What is the best way to deliver nutrients to our bodies? The best way is in a form that is easily digested and in the right combination. In the article "Super Nutrients" (Newsweek, January 16, 2006), scientists have identified nearly 40 vitamins and minerals that the body needs for various tasks. Not only that they are learning that these nutrients team up in complex ways. It's not enough to just take calcium, it doesn't work by itself; phosphorous and magnesium are also important for healthy bones. Vit D is necessary for calcium absorption.

Too many of us get a false sense of security born of taking multi-vitamin pills. Supplements in tablet, pill or chelated form are only 10% absorbed by the body. I didn't say this. It is stated in the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR). The reason supplements in these forms are poorly absorbed is due to poor formulation and design. They contain poor quality raw materials. Materials that often times are calculated to prolong shelf life. Take a look at the expiration date on your vitamin bottles. I bet it is years into the future. To make it last that long requires the use of materials that the body cannot readily break down. This in and of itself makes it unusable by the body. The waxy coatings, excessive fillers and binders are not absorbed very well.

Those of you who are still taking supplements in pill or tablet form are wasting your money and worse starving your body. The best way to take in nutrients is in a liquid form which is immediately bioavailable to the body. The body does not have to digest liquid nutrients once they are made well. Keep in mind however that there are all sorts of liquid supplements on the market. Therefore one needs to evaluate them before deciding on the best product.

I know I am speaking to the choir when I say be sure to take your supplements. It is a cheap way to reduce your risk of chronic illnesses brought on by nutritional deficiencies.

Thinking vitamin water products are natural health drinks that enhance the benefits of drinking water is like believing that colorful candy is healthy because it is fat free. To boost the benefits of drinking water, it is a good idea to search online for natural health drinks that contain live enzymes, real whole food nutrients, and alkaline ingredients. 

What is really in those bottles of vitamin water and are they health drinks? The big selling point for a bottle of kiwi-strawberry vitamin water suggests it will somehow enhance "focus". The first attraction is that this brightly colored water looks like pink cotton candy. Next, the focus is on what is missing from the ingredients list for these health drinks, not one mention of real strawberry or kiwi, only "natural flavor". In fact, the label on this nutrient enhanced beverage states that it contains less than 1% fruit juice. Upon closer inspection, it is quite evident that these vitamin water health drinks are really just colored waters with artificially created vitamins and sweeteners.

One astounding nutrition fact to notice on the label of this enhanced vitamin water is that each bottle contains 2.5 servings, which is where the total amount of sugar in one bottle can be deceiving. The nutrition fact label reveals 13g of sugar, but that is the amount per serving. Multiply 13g times 2.5 servings and that makes 32.5 grams of sugar in each bottle, more than most any other drink, including sodas. The first ingredient listed for this particular vitamin water, after the de-mineralized water, is crystalline fructose, which might best be described as modified corn starch. That is what this chemically created pink drink tastes like, liquid sugar, only with less to like and more of a chemical aftertaste. I could only handle a few sips before beginning to clearly focus on how these health drinks do not enhance the benefits of drinking water. 

Look closely at the vitamins in these vitamin water health drinks. According to the label, each serving contains 10% of your daily requirements for Vitamins A, B3, B6, B12, and B5 plus a deceivingly inflated 40% of your daily allowance of Vitamin C. The issue is that these vitamins are not from any whole foods resembling real strawberries or kiwis. Remember, those whole foods were absent from the ingredients list. Therefore, the live enzymes necessary to help the body use those vitamins are not there. Nutrition facts reveal that whole foods like raw fruits and vegetables include live enzymes, which act as catalysts for vitamins and minerals to work in the body. Without those whole food properties in health drinks, vitamins are not easily absorbed and are more than likely eliminated as waste. So, how many of those vitamins in vitamin water are actually being put into use by the body?

This is why it is wise to look past vitamin water sales gimmicks and celebrity endorsements, read carefully about ingredients, learn about health drinks with live enzymes, whole foods, and how the body absorbs nutrients. If you are serious about wellness and want something superior to a vitamin water gimmick, search the web. Look online for nutrition facts about whole foods and natural health drinks that really do enhance the benefits of drinking water, or anything else you are putting in your body.

Zeal for Life is a breakthrough product that changes lives. This proprietary formula includes a blend of patented ingredients that helps reduce the damage from free radicals and combat the effects of aging, while providing elements known to support repair of cell functions. 

Zeal for Life is a scientifically-formulated nutritional and active-botanical supplement that promotes vital energy to go from tired to terrific, supports mental clarity and focus to stay sharp all day, helps manage stress to feel upbeat and optimistic, and promotes joint comfort and flexibility so you can be more active again. Zeal for Life is the foundation for total body renewal because it dramatically pushes down on damage and up on repair in your body to nourish, restore, fortify and vitalize your cells. While taking Zeal for Life, you will feel an increased sense of energy and vitality.

Zeal for Life was formulated through extensive DNA genomics-level research. Zurvita has created a true "cell renewal formula"; a powerful natural blend of ingredients to help you look and feel better every day. This proprietary formulation of powerful ingredients dramatically improves repair and reduces damage on your personal seesaw.

How does Zeal for Life promote vital energy? A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Within every cell of your body is an energy "assembly line," and when you don't provide your cells with the essential building blocks to produce energy, you become fatigued. Every second of every day, your cells are under attack by oxidizing agents called free radicals. Antioxidants stop free radicals from damaging and destroying cells. With the antioxidant protection of up to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables in every ounce, Zeal for Life contains a highly potent, concentrated blend of blueberries, cranberries, grapes, and dark cherries for maximum protection to positively impact your overall brain function and sharpness. 

Antioxidants help reduce the damage from free radicals and protect our DNA. So how does Zeal for Life stack up when compared to other popular antioxidants that are popular today, such as orange juice, cranberry juice, noni juice, acai juice, and mangosteen juice? Zeal for Life has 7-10 times more. USDA scientists report that the average American takes in 1200-1500 ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) units in a day, but experts say the body needs 3000-5000 ORAC units to get meaningful protection. The above mentioned juices are all below 628 units, while Zeal for Life provides us with 4512 units a day. 

Zeal for Life includes a proprietary all-natural formulation of vitamin B3, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (the active form of vitamin B6), green tea extract, and critical energy co-factors to optimize cellular energy production. Zeal for Life includes world renowned herbs Moringa Oleifera (Adaptogen) and Bacopa Extract (Adaptogen) that synergistically work to relax and empower the body and brain to face the constant demands of everyday life.

Zeal for Life also contains the award winning ingredient Stabilized Rice Bran (Z-Rice). Which is water soluble, predigested, and easily available to the body and contains over 120 antioxidants. In short, cell ready food! To unleash your body's potential.

Simply put, all the things we enjoy in life are compromised by inadequate repair or excessive damage, and you are left to live with the degenerative effects it produces. Zeal for Life helps us find physical renewal through the science of cell renewal.

What is Milk Thistle.

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is used particularly for liver problems and other ailments. It is a popular herb and has been used since the Greek-Roman times.

Milk thistle is native to the Mediterranean, but is now widespread throughout the world usually in dry, sunny areas. Milk Thistle is commonly known as St. Marys thistle, Holy thistle. It is sometimes also called as silymarin, which is actually the herb's active component.

Benefits of Milk Thistle

Milk thistle has been widely known for curing the liver related problems. However, there are a lot of other benefits of Milk thistle. The benefits of Milk thistle with respect to different organs and ailments are as follows-

LIVER
The main component in Milk Thistle called as ‘Silymarin’ protects the liver from damage caused by viruses, toxins, alcohol, acetaminophen (also called as paracetamol that is commonly used for headaches). These substances can cause liver damage if taken in large quantities or by people who drink alcohol regularly.

Milk Thistle protects and regenerates the liver in case of liver cirrhosis, jaundice, and chronic hepatitis. It cleans the liver of harmful substances such as alcohol, drugs, metals, anesthesia, etc. Milk thistle is particularly known for curing damage due to intake of poisonous mushrooms popularly known as the Death-cap mushrooms.

SKIN
Skin problems arise mainly due to the non-cleansing of blood. This results in acne, eczema and other skin related problems. Cleansing of the blood depends on the liver. Milk thistle strengthens the functioning of a damaged liver and detoxifies it. Thus, by purifying the liver, milk thistle results in depletion of skin related problems. The reduction of skin impurities leads to healing of redness or inflammation, added glow in the skin, etc. As milk thistle is a demulcent, it softens and moistens the skin.

KIDNEY, SPLEEN AND PELVIC REGION
Milk Thistle is a mild laxative and helps in reducing the congestion in kidney, spleen and pelvic region. It has the ability to increase bile secretion and flow in the intestinal tract. Due to its laxative effect, it helps in maintaining the consistency of stools for people who alternate between diarrhea and constipation.

Milk Thistle is also a demulcent i.e. it soothes and moistens the mucus membranes, kidney and bladder irritations and inflammations in general.

GALL BLADDER
Milk Thistle can calm down an inflamed Gall Bladder and also clears out any stagnation that might be present. It is important to verify whether an individual has no Gall Stones when he is using Milk Thistle to combat Gall Bladder symptoms. One must visit a local physician to find out regarding the same.

DIABETES
Diabetes control depends upon the smooth functioning of the liver. The liver is the primary tissue involved with the utilization of insulin. Milk thistle reduces insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes. The reduction in lipid per oxidation produced by silymarin can lead to improved metabolic control and a reduced requirement for endogenous insulin in such patients.

LOWERING CHOLESTEROL LEVELS:
Silymarin (an active compound in milk thistle) works as an effective cholesterol-lowering drug with the additional benefit of substantially increasing HDL ("good") cholesterol.

CANCER:
Silymarin has strong antioxidant properties and is believed to inhibit the growth of human prostate, breast, and cervical cancer cells in test tubes.

Silymarin
Silymarin is the most active component or ingredient of Milk Thistle Seed. Silymarin is composed mainly of silybinin, silychristin and silydianin. Silymarin is difficult to absorb. It is soluble only in Alcohol and not water. Therefore, alcohol is the preferred medium for its extraction. As of today, the only known source of Silymarin is the Milk Thistle Seed.

Silymarin is also known as the liver-protecting compound in milk thistle. It helps repair liver cells damaged by alcohol and other toxic substances. Silymarin protects the liver cells from being destroyed by these substances. It has antioxidant properties that help to cure various problems.

Milk Thistle Consumption

The seeds of Milk thistle contain Silymarin and are the active part of the herb. This component is difficult of absorb. It is easily soluble in alcohol rather than water. Hence, alcohol is the preferred medium in which silymarin is extracted. The absorption level of milk thistle in the blood stream increases if the solution of silymarin is concentrated.

The Milk thistle seeds are used to prepare: –

- Milk thistle capsules containing dry powdered herb or seed.
- Milk thistle teas.
- Liquid extract of Milk thistle.
- Milk Thistle Tincture.

The powder is the most concentrated form of Milk Thistle.

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The exact nature and meaning of the Moringa Oleifera is still in question but Moringa Oleifera has been receiving great media attention lately. Moringa Oleifera is one of the 12 forms of moringa that grows in almost all countries around the world. Moringa Oleifera has been getting praise and appreciation because of its nutritional value just like acai berries. As far as how Moringa Oleifera looks, this tree is not really impressive and it received the name bottleneck tree or drumstick tree because of its bulbous nature. The branches of the Moringa Oleifera tree actually spread out here and there and most commonly droop with plenty of fruits. 

In terms of botanical view, Moringa Oleifera grows at a faster rate and speed which is why more and more cultivation is carried out. They receive attention as they have plethora of staggering nutritious elements.

The Moringa Oleifera contains two times more protein and calcium than milk. Furthermore, you will be glad to know that Moringa Oleifera also offers 7 times more vitamin C than oranges and 4 times more vitamin A than carrots and 4 times more potassium than bananas. On an extra note, Moringa Oleifera is also high on healthy antioxidants and necessary amino acids. 

This amazing and nutritional tree Moringa Oleifera is utilized in Senegal and other African countries as a solution for the problem of malnutrition and offered as a renewable food source.
 The Moringa Oleifera had been given the name of “Miracle Tree”. Each and every part of Moringa Oleifera like leaves, drum

sticks, flowers, roots and the bark are used to make medicines. It has the ability to withstand any sort of climate alterations. The younger leaves of this tree are used to increase the milk flow in breastfeeding mothers. It makes the bones stronger and treats well some of the conditions like constipation, sores, ulcers, swelling, asthma, hypertension and gouts.

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Recognized as a key component to complete health, Fulvic Acid is not to be confused with folic acid. Organic plants have always contained this mineral, but Fulvic Acid is only now being recognized for its potential in energizing and balancing cells that are exposed to it. Doctors know that we need 3 essential fatty acids, 12 amino acids, 17 vitamins and 59 minerals to be the picture of perfect health. Eating the correct foods and taking vitamin tablets alone may not give your body what it needs. When the body is not defended, it is easy for disease to get in. All except eight amino acids are produced within the cells. If this process fails, some functions will fail too. This will likely lead to disease or a related effect. 

Fulvic acid aids absorption of nutrients in your food. Proper absorption is key to ensuring good health. Fulvic Acid  has been hailed "Nature's Miracle Molecule", as its benefits are rather breathtaking. Fulvic acid removes body toxins and heavy metals from your system and transports nutrients to your cells. By extending the life cycle of nutrients, you get a higher absorption rate and this will give you higher energy levels. Fulvic Acid acts as a natural electrolyte and can help rebuild the immune system.

Due to poor agricultural practices, soils are no longer rich in nutrients that we as humans need for optimum health. Infertile soil is the culprit of many mineral deficiencies that we face. The nutritional quality of food is sacrificed for the quantity of supply. As a result, most of us have not had sufficient levels of fulvic acid in our diets for generations. Eating plants that are supposedly rich in fulvic acid has little to no benefit at all. This necessitates supplementation of several minerals. Deficiency leads to deficiency symptoms and degenerative diseases.

When intra-cellular electrical energy diminishes, the cells may disintegrate. Chemical and electrical balances in the cells can be improved by electrolytes. Fulvic acid is one of nature's most powerful electrolytes. Cellular life is restored to the cell and it enhances their regeneration.

Fulvic acid maintains an environment, which allows other minerals, cells and elements to bio-react. Electron transfer and catalytic reactions take place, transmutation these minerals into new elements. Fulvic Acid also assists in the proper utilization of vitamins and elements Human production of enzymes and hormone structures are facilitated by fulvic acid. 

As a natural antioxidant, fulvic acid has the ability to react appropriately to free radicals. Negatively charged electrons are eliminated as waste and positively charged electrons are altered to become usable compounds. Pollutants can be detoxified in a similar way and heavy metals can be scavenged.

When the body's cells are sufficiently nourished, they are able to produce many enzymes and amino acids required by the metabolism. Cells burn their own energy and are responsible for its own maintenance and manufacture of its own enzymes and proteins. It also duplicates itself. Cells are the building blocks of human life.

The effects of fulvic acid and humic acids on living organisms are nothing short of fascinating. By binding and chelating the minerals into a more bio-available form, it allows for the transport of nutrients to the cells.
The antioxidant and diuretic properties assist the body in ridding itself of free radicals and heavy metals. For these reasons and many more, fulvic acid supplementation should be a top priority.

Acai berry is one of the new super foods that has been found to have amazing health properties. The whole country is fascinated with the properties of this Acai berry fruit. This dark colored berry appears similar to the better known grape, but is smaller and darker and is grown in the Amazon rain forest. It has been used extensively in South America. However, Acai berry is gaining worldwide popularity as the benefits are becoming more well-known. The most nutritious berries are the darkest berries, which is true of many types of berries. 

There are many nutritional benefits to including the Acai berry in one’s diet. The biggest acai berry benefit that encourages people to buy Acai berry products is weight loss. Many companies have created supplements in the form of capsules and juice for the purpose of helping people lose weight. This is possible because the berry helps to improve the digestive system. With a digestive system working properly, metabolism is increased which can help to burn fat and increase overall health. For many people, acai berry makes weight loss possible and do-able better than ever before.

Those who buy Acai berry products find that there are many other benefits in addition to the weight loss. Acai berry contains many essential vitamins such as some of the B Vitamins, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Essential minerals include Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Iron. Not only does this super food contain vitamins and minerals, it also contains protein, fiber, and essential amino acids. These fabulous nutritional facts may be enough for you to be convinced that acai berry is a whole food worth investigating, but add to this the high anti-oxidant content, and you can’t go wrong.

Anti-oxidants have been found to fight the toxins that tend to accumulate in our bodies. These toxins affect production of blood cells and many other things. By eliminating the free radicals and other poisons that our body may not eliminate very well naturally, acai berry will help with overall health. Heart disease risks can be minimized and immunity can be enhanced. Many nutritionists recommend eliminating toxins for overall health.

Some of the benefits of people who buy Acai berry products have found include digestive help, boosted metabolic processes and improved blood circulation. By maintaining a better digestive process, our system stays healthier which allows for more energy throughout the day. Skin can become more healthy and supple, which makes a person look younger and healthier. Cholesterol levels have been improved, which improves overall heart health and helps people’s immune systems to be strengthened. 

If you are thinking you want to buy Acai berry products, you will want to know about how this super food is processed. Because it is a natural berry that grows in the Amazon, it has been used for many years by the people of the area. Many companies have also done research before selling it commercially as a nutritional supplement. The berry is easy to freeze-dry so that no chemical processing is required. This allows you to have a natural, whole food in either powdered or capsule form without adding harmful chemicals.

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Chlorella is a part of the Enrich Blend in Zeal for Life it's role in detoxifying the body cannot be denied. Chlorella gets rid of the heavy metals and also many other pesticides from the body with ease. Research has proved that the supplement can break down hydrocarbon and metallic toxins involving lead, cadmium, mercury, PCB and DDT. At the same time, it can boost the strength of the immune system. But Chlorella's main action is concentrated on flushing out the toxins from the body thereby reducing potential threats of diseases and thus keeping the body in good health. Since the detoxification process can only be dome after a sustained period, you will have to take this supplement over a long period of time. 

What Does Chlorella Do?

Chlorella basically has a fibrous outer covering with some nutrients inside. This fibrous material creates a bind with the pesticides and heavy metals like DDT and PCB. Since we require the blood to flow uninterrupted in our body, it has to be clean and full of oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Chlorella helps this happen and it also helps to maintain clean bowels. Chlorella protects the liver and cleanses the blood of the metabolic wastes. Chlorella opens up all the channels there in the body for getting rid of the waste products thereby helping to clean the blood and keep the body healthy.

Why Was Chlorella So Named?

Chlorella is rich in chlorophyll and in fact, you will find a higher percentage of chlorophyll in Zeal for Life than in the plants. That is why Chlorella is a great help in flushing out the wastes from the body. By regulating the bowels, Chlorella takes care of the liver and the blood. Studies have pointed out that Zeal for Life has more chlorophyll than green algae, which was known for its high chlorophyll content. This adds to its effectiveness as a detoxifying agent.

Chlorella it's Similarity with Hemoglobin

Chlorella is rich in chlorophyll which is very similar to hemoglobin in structure. Hemoglobin is the source of protein in our blood which accounts for the red color of the blood when it mixes with the oxygen in it. Although both chlorophyll and hemoglobin share the same structure, yet hemoglobin has an iron molecule in it while chlorophyll includes a magnesium molecule. Magnesium is very useful for our heart and it accounts for the beating of the heart regularly. Thus, Chlorella also keeps the heart healthy besides flushing out the toxins.

Brain Food (Chlorella)

The chlorophyll inside the supplement has many roles to play. It helps in the production of red blood cells which is very essential for preventing anemia. It also transports the oxygen to all parts of the body including the brain. Termed as brain food, Chlorella provides the much needed oxygen which is very important for the proper functioning of the brain. Any malfunction in this can result in the brain being damaged and the person losing his quality of life. 

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Green tea extract benefits our body in more ways than one. Green tea has been popular in oriental cultures for centuries, and only now have scientists begun to discover its amazing benefits. Let’s take a look at the top five benefits of green tea extract. 

1. Digestive properties
This is the numero uno amongst green tea extract benefits. Green tea extract is very effective at preventing digestive disorders and stomach ailments. It helps in properly metabolizing fat content of our diet and aids in absorption of carbohydrates. This ensures a proper digestion of the food and our body is also able to utilize the nutrients effectively.

2. Cancer prevention
The antioxidants present in green tea extract are known as Catechins. Catechins protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals. Not only do they protect us from the formation of cancerous cells, they also contain the existing cells in an affected person, thereby limiting the growth of cancer in the body.

3. Diabetes prevention
Green tea extract protects our bodies from diabetes also by regulating the sugar content in our blood stream. It is effective at preventing both type 1 and types 2 diabetes.

4. Supplements – Easy to use
To get the complete green tea extract benefits, you would have to drink at least 3-5 cups of it daily. Now that is not something impossible to do, but if you are fond of drinking some other beverage also like coffee or a cola – there is only so much liquid that you can drink in a day! Taking green tea extract in supplement form solves this problem effectively. Zeal for Life contains a concentrated form of green tea extract, just taking one serving a day would give you all the desired health benefits.

5. Add-on benefits
These nutritional supplements ( Zeal for Life ) often contain a variety of natural extracts. The health benefits that these extracts provide in synergy with each other, are manifold over when taken in isolation. For example, green tea extract when combined with grape seed and bacopa extract, adds on a lot of benefits like prevention of heart disease, reducing nausea and motion sickness, reducing asthma and ADHD, and improving the immune system of the body.

Put this to the test right away and multiply the green tea extract benefits many times over with Zeal for Life Wellness Formula an effective nutritional supplement. It’s the easiest and fastest way to a healthy, age-proof body!