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FRUITS . VEGGIES . VITAMINS . MINERALS . PROBIOTICS . PROTEIN .
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES . GREENS . HERBS . ANTIOXIDANTS . BERRIES . PREBIOTICS
NUTRIENT-RICH GREENS, FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND BERRIES
INGREDIENTS TRADITIONALLY USED TO SUPPORT THE NERVOUS SYSTEM (INCLUDING COGNITIVE FUNCTION)
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Ashwaganda root extract (5:1)
70 mg*
Ashwaganda or Withania is a traditional Ayervedic herb that is used in times of debility and stress. It may help the body under times of high stress and nervous exhaustion.
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Gotu Kola extract (10:1)
70 mg*
Gotu Kola aids in strengthening the connective tissues of the body. It is also suggested to be a �tonic� that helps the body perform under times of stress.
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Lecithin (95% Phosphatides)
1000 mg
Lecithin is high in phosphatidylcholine, a substance that aids mental and neuro-muscular (mind-muscle) function.
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Organic Flaxseed
335 mg
Flaxseeds are high in antioxidant lignans and in the omega 3 fat alpha-linolenic acid that helps regulate inflammation in the body.
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Siberian Ginseng root & rhizome extract (10:1)
70 mg*
ANTIOXIDANTS & IMMUNE SUPPORT
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Alpha Lipoic acid
75 mg
Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant with many purported benefits for the cardiovascular system, wound healing, aiding heavy metal detoxification and reducing inflammation. It may also aid insulin function and sensitivity.
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Astragalus root extract (4:1)
70 mg*
Astragalus is considered an adaptogen that helps modulate the stress response. It is also suggested as having immune boosting effect and is a common herb used in many Chinese herbal tonics..
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Beta Glucans
8.3 mg
_-Glucans are polysaccharides (long chain sugars) that have an immune activating effect in the human body, helping it to recognise cells that are foreign invaders (tumours and pathogens).
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Citric acid
150 mg
Citric acid is a co-factor for metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein.
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Citrus Bioflavonoid extract
500 mg
A group of antioxidants from citrus fruit that may help protect the body from free radical oxidative damage.
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Cocoa Bean polyphenol extract
70 mg
Cocoa contains high amounts of antioxidant, health promoting flavonoids that have been shown to have cardiovascular benefits.
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Co-Enzyme Q10
17 mg
CoQ10 is a vitamin like substance. It reduces the oxidative effect of LDL cholesterol and may afford significant cardiovascular benefits. It is also an important nutrient in the creation of energy within the aerobic energy system.
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Grape seed extract (120:1)
72 mg
Grape seed extract is made from whole grape seeds and is high in Vitamin E, Flint's, linoleic acid and the polyphenol known as resveratrol a known antioxidant.
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Green Tea leaf extract (10:1)
70 mg*
Considered one of the new �super foods�, Green tea contains compounds known as polyphenols that have antioxidant, antibacterial and health enhancing properties.
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Policosanol
5.0 mg
Policosanol is a natural extract from plant waxes that may be helpful to cholesterol levels.
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Reiishi Mushroom
21 mg
Reishi is thought to possess immune boosting and anti-tumour effects. It may also reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and aid in the normalisation of blood glucose levels.
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Rosemary leaf extract (4:1)
70 mg*
Rosemary has been used in traditional medicine for memory and cognitive performance. Recent studies suggest that it may improve speed and accuracy of cognition. Rosemary is also antioxidant and may protect the brain from free-radical damage and is broadly anti-microbial.
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Shitake Mushroom
21 mg
Shiitake mushrooms may stimulate the immune system. They also possess broad anti-viral and antimicrobial properties.
ADDED ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND MINERALS
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Biotin
275 mcg
Biotin (vitamin B7) helps in cell growth, fatty acid production and with the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is needed for healthy hair and skin and promotes healthy nerve tissue and bone marrow.
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Calcium carbonate (equiv Ca 40%)
83 mg
Calcium is required for vascular function, the secretion of various hormones, the contraction of muscle tissue, nervous transmission and forms the structural basis of bone tissue.
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Calcium citrate (equiv Ca 21%)
250 mg
Calcium is required for vascular function, the secretion of various hormones, the contraction of muscle tissue, nervous transmission and forms the structural basis of bone tissue.
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Calcium phosphate (equiv Ca 40% P 19%)
33 mg
Calcium is required for vascular function, the secretion of various hormones, the contraction of muscle tissue, nervous transmission and forms the structural basis of bone tissue.
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Chromium picolinate (equiv Cr 12.5%)
100 mcg
Chromium is an essential nutrient involved in glucose metabolism by enhancing the effects of insulin. It is also involved in protein and fat metabolism.
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Copper gluconate (equiv Cu 16%)
1.3 mg
Copper is a mineral needed by the body for numerous activities including : for the creation of energy, to help form haemoglobin and for the immune system.
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Folic Acid
333 mcg
Folic Acid (vitamin B9) is considered a �brain food� and is needed for the production of energy and the formation of healthy red blood cells. It is best known for its role in healthy cell division and replication and is also involved in regulating homocysteine levels.
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Magnesium citrate (equiv Mg 20%)
167 mg
Magnesium - the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, is essential for proper smooth and skeletal muscle contraction, nerve conduction (both key factors in proper cardiac rhythm and function) and is involved in immunity, bone health, preserving stable blood glucose and in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
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Manganese amino acid (equiv Mn 17%)
3.4 mg
Manganese is a mineral that is important in the body for bone health, energy metabolism and fat synthesis.
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Potassium phosphate (equiv K 45%)
233 mg
Potassium works in combination with the other mineral salts to preserve proper osmolality of blood and is essential for neural function and cellular transport.
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Pro-vitamin A (as beta-carotene)
2.0 mg
Beta carotene is a potent antioxidant and is the precursor to Vitamin A which is needed in the body for the immune system, eye, skin and mucus membrane health.
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Silica (equiv 47%)
29 mg
Silica is an �flow agent� that helps keep GGS free from lumps! Interestingly small doses of silica have been shown to reduce dimentia.
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Vitamin B1 (as thiamine hydrochloride)
2.3 mg
Thiamine assists in blood formation, carbohydrate metabolism and the creation of HCL which is needed for digestion. It aids brain function , effects energy production and acts as an antioxidant to help protect the body from damage.
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Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin)
23 mcg
Vitamin B12 aids folic acid in regulating the formation of red blood cells and helps with the utilisation of iron in the body. It is needed for proper digestion and absorption of foods and in the synthesis of proteins and metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.It aids in cell formation and is needed for nervous system health.
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Vitamin B2 (as riboflavine)
1.7 mg
Riboflavin is needed in the body for red blood cell formation, energy production and physical growth. It aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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Vitamin B3 (as nicotinamide)
1.7 mg
Nicotinamide aids in proper functioning of the nervous system, circulation and the maintenance of healthy skin. It is involved in the production of stomach acid, bile secretion, in the creation of sex hormones as well as the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
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Vitamin B5 (as calcium pantothenate)
2.9 mg
Vitamin B5 plays a role in the production of adrenal hormones , thus aiding the body in dealing with the �stress response�. It is also involved in the conversion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy for the body to use.
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Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride)
2.7 mg
Vitamin B6 is a very versatile vitamin which is required by the nervous system for normal brain function, it activates many enzymes in the body and is needed for B12 absorption. It is used by the immune system and aids in the production of antibodies.
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
350 mg
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce the oxidative effects of free radicals in the body. It also promotes the destruction of viruses and encourages greater immunity to infection.
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Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl)
69 mg
A fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. It is an important antioxidant, helping the body to combat the effects of damage caused by 'free radicals'. Vitamin E also aids effective immunity against viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, and is involved in cellular communication.
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Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7)
70 mcg
The primary role of Vitamin K is to aid blood coagulation, and research is emerging showing the importance of vitamin K in bone formation, cell differentiation and neural health.
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Zinc amino acid (equiv Zn 20%)
17 mg
INGREDIENTS TRADITIONALLY USED TO SUPPORT THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND DETOX ORGANS (LIVER)
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Bifidobacterium Bifidum non-dairy probiotic
3.0 billion
Bifidobacteria are beneficial bacteria that encourage a healthy digestive tract and �crowd out� unhealthy, gut destroying yeasts and bacteria. Evidence suggests that friendly bacteria are triggers for proper gut mediated immune function.
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Bromelain
65 mg
Bromelain is an enzyme extracted from the stem of the pineapple plant. It is extremely anti-inflammatory and may have applications in wide range of inflammatory disorders.
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Burdock root extract (4:1)
21 mg*
Burdock root has a long history as a gentle detoxifying and cleansing herb and skin tonic.
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Dandelion whole plant extract (4:1)
33 mg*
Dandelion extract of root and leaf aids the detoxification and excretory functions of the liver and kidneys. Also high in b-vitamins and potassium.
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Ginger Rhizome
67 mg
Ginger is traditionally used as a general digestive tonic and may also be effective in reducing pain, lowering LDL cholesterol and is antibacterial.It is traditionally considered a warming herb and is commonly used for nausea and sea sickness.
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Globe Artichoke extract (15:1)
500mg
Artichokes have one of the highest antioxidant contents of common vegetables. Artichokes are considered a digestive aid and they may positively affect HDL/LDL ratio.
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Inulin
417 mg
Inulin is a fibre that helps increase healthy gut bacteria and may increase calcium and magnesium absorption.
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Lactobacillus Acidophilus non-dairy probiotic
3.0 billion
Acidophilus bacteria are beneficial bacteria that encourage a healthy digestive tract and �crowd out� unhealthy, gut destroying yeasts and bacteria. Evidence suggests that friendly bacteria are triggers for proper gut mediated immune function.
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Milk Thistle seed Extract (70:1)
70 mg*
Milk thistle also know as St Marys Thistle is a herb that helps to protect the liver from toxins and free radicals and may potentially stimulate the production of new liver cells.
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Slippery Elm inner bark
21 mg
ALKALINE VEGETABLE PROTEIN
DELICIOUS BLEND OF NATURAL FLAVOURS
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Pineapple Flavour
Bromelain, an enzyme from pineapple is a potent anti-inflammatory agent.
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Stevia
Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the sweetleaf tree. Because of it�s intense sweetness only minute quantities are required, making it extremely low in carbohydrates and calories.
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Vanilla
n/a
Vanilla provides part of the great taste profile of GGS. In traditional medicine it has been used as an aphrodisiac, to reduce fever and to increase alertness.
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Notes: 1. All weights are average 2. *Extracts and concentrates are listed as equivalent values
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