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Designing a Super Food Formula

For most of the last 15 years, I have been developing and playing with my “ultimate” superfood formula. I was designing it for personal use. It was nothing that I ever intended to sell to the public since the formula I had in mind was too expensive (particularly since most of the companies I designed formulas for had high price to cost multiples that would have demanded a retail price of $169-$189 per canister). Basically, the versions of this superfood formula that I bought or designed and produced limited runs for were for my personal use. The idea was to find a product that would serve as the cornerstone of my own health and nutrition program. In the last couple of years, however, three things have changed.

1. I now have an outlet for my superfood formula that sells direct to the public (Baseline Nutritionals^®), so that I can offer the formula at a price much closer to its actual cost, which means it can now be affordable for anyone – anyone, that is, who wants the best that money can buy.
2. I now have manufacturers and ingredient suppliers that I work with and provide significant amounts of business to each month, who are therefore more than happy to grant me price concessions even on smaller runs of a product. This helps keep the price down on a “specialized” superfood formula, which is likely to appeal only to the very limited alternative health niche market.
3. Taste has never been that big a deal to me when it comes to health and nutrition. (Anyone who has tasted my blood cleansing formulas can tell you that.) If something works and provides the health benefits I'm looking for, I don't really care what it tastes like. For me, taste is a secondary issue. But in the real world, most people don't feel the same way. In the real world, taste and smell matter. The problem is that when you mix a number of superfood ingredients together, their tastes don't necessarily mix (think pickles and chocolate ice cream). Fortunately, after 15 years of playing with this superfood formula, the current version actually tastes great, mixes beautifully, and has a great color -- all with no concessions to the actual efficacy of the final formula. (A special thanks to my friend, David Sandoval of Organic by Nature, for helping get this aspect of the formula to come out right.)

The bottom line is that the people at Baseline Nutritionals^® convinced me that the formula I had developed for myself should be made available to the public at large.

What It's Not

If you search under “superfood” on the internet, you will come up with many “hits.”

• Some sites will tell you that superfoods are replacements for multivitamin pills. That's not what I was after. I wasn't looking for something to replace a daily multivitamin. The simple fact is that most people who are interested in alternative health already take some form of daily multivitamin. So the idea that you need to pack your superfood with mega doses of vitamin isolates so that it has mega doses of every vitamin and mineral under the sun was, to me, a meaningless exercise. And as for those formulas that try and do it without pumping their formula up with isolates and just use natural ingredients, the numbers just aren't there. It's virtually impossible to get the numbers of many vitamins (such as vitamin C) and minerals (such as calcium) up to “significant” levels without using some isolates. But the bottom line on this issue is: why duplicate a vitamin pill?
• Some sites tell you that a product consisting entirely of one ingredient such as bee pollen or spirulina or soluble rice bran or Tahitian noni are superfoods. The problem is that no matter how great one ingredient is, it can't possibly give you everything you need. It may have some of everything like bee pollen and spirulina, but there are some key phytochemicals that are only found at meaningful levels in certain types of food. For example, spirulina is a great source of chlorophyll, but it contains almost no ellagitanins. For those, you have to turn to berries or pomegranates. In the end, if you want a true superfood, you have to blend ingredients.
• Some sites will tell you that everything you need is contained in green foods and a few vegetables. Not true. Again, no ellagitanins. No omega-3 fatty acids. No monosaccharides and polysaccharides. The bottom line is that you have no choice; you must blend superfoods across “families” of ingredients.

And then you will find some sites that promote formulas that use massive amounts of dairy proteins and/or soy proteins based on the idea that superfoods provide mega quantities of protein to build muscle and organs. And yes, protein is vital if the superfood is to serve as a true long-term meal replacement. But there are far better ways to go than using proteins that most people are allergic to and have a hard time digesting. (Just think of all the gas you've had if you've ever used a soy protein supplement.)

The bottom line on this whole issue is that nobody was doing what I wanted. To get what I wanted, I had to build it myself.

What I Wanted

So exactly what have I been designing over the last 15 years? What is it that I was trying to accomplish in my superfood?

Well first of all, I absolutely backed away from the two things most people do, and that I mentioned above.

• I did indeed want the formula to have a good complement of naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, but I wasn't worried about the 100% of all your daily needs thing. My formula is designed to be only one of several meals you eat during the day, and it was assumed that you would continue to take whatever multivitamin you were already taking. That would allow me to focus on the things that were more important to me – and that weren't being provided by your other meals or supplements.
• And second, I did indeed want the formula to contain enough protein so that you could truly live on it. But I wasn't designing the formula for bodybuilders, and I absolutely didn't want people to suffer from severe gas or allergies.
• In addition, I also wanted it to provide significant soluble and insoluble fiber to help keep your intestinal tract clean and reduce blood pressure and the incidence of heart disease and colon cancer.
• And I knew that omega-3 fatty acids were essential. As I mentioned in Lessons from the Miracle Doctors and many of my newsletters, I consider the high consumption of plastic fats and the imbalance in the diet of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids to be the single biggest causative factor in most of the ill health we are now seeing in the industrialized world. It was imperative that this formula help correct that imbalance.
• As for carbohydrates, they are essential for good health, and yet short chain carbs and sugars probably qualify as the second biggest causative factor of ill health. On the other hand, ultra-long chain carbohydrates may be one of the single best foods you can consume to optimize your health. The formula had to contain a significant amount of ULCs.
• And then there are the phytochemicals. This, to me, was the most important aspect of any superfood formula that I would develop. All of the things I mentioned above are merely the base of the formula, the infrastructure on which its true value is built. It's the individual miracle phytochemicals that most people don't get at all in their diet – or maybe get one or two of. The purpose of my formula was to work as an optimized carrier for meaningful doses of the most powerful healing phytochemicals we know today. I'm talking about ellagitannins, muccopolysaccharides, xeronine, and xanthones, and acemannan, and astaxanthin – quite literally several hundred antioxidants inherent in the high powered ingredients themselves. It is in these phytochemicals that the primary value of this formula can be found. And it was imperative to me that every one of these ingredients be included in “true” amounts – no pixie dust allowed.

Quality Ingredient Control

There is a phrase used in the formulation trade, “pixie dust,” that refers to the practice of using such tiny amounts of an ingredient in a superfood formula that the ingredient adds nothing to the value of the formula except for the fact that you can list it on the label. You see evidence of this when you look at a label and see things like carrot powder or broccoli powder at 5 and 10 mg each. What possible value is there in 5 or 10 thousandths of a gram of dried broccoli? Or you'll see CoQ10 at 10 mg, when it takes 100 mg to make a difference. The bottom line is that I have never used, and never will use, pixie dust in any formula that carries my name on the label. Do it once and all your credibility is gone. Also, as I have mentioned before, all formulas that carry my name are really designed primarily for my personal use, and for the use of my wife, Kristen. Why cheat myself.

That's why I proudly list the precise amount of every ingredient in the formula.

And let's talk briefly about ingredient sourcing. Over the last 15 years, I have developed some of the greatest raw, organic, and wildcrafted ingredient sources in the world. This, as much as anything, accounts for the reputation my formulas have in the marketplace. But when designing the superfood formula, there were requirements above and beyond just basic quality. I had to deal with issues such as taste and shelf life. To get exactly what I needed, I had to hunt down, what in some cases, was the only source in the world of the exact ingredient I needed. And in those cases, I have listed that specific source since I consider it so fundamental to the formula.

Putting the Formula Pieces in Place

As I mentioned above, what made it all come together is that I finally was able to get a formula that not only provided all of the health benefits I was looking for, but also offered great taste, smell, color, texture, and mixability – and that was easily digested. A rare combination that took 15 years to achieve.

The Formula (Based on a 24 g serving)

Pizzey's Beverage Grade Flax - 5,000 mg

Flax is one of the richest sources of valuable omega-3 fatty acids, with 57% of its fat being omega-3's -- the equivalent of a 10 oz serving of fresh wild salmon in every 10 grams. The problem with using pre-ground flax, however, is that it normally begins to oxidize and go rancid within minutes of being ground and exposed to oxygen and light. As it turns out though, one of the primary triggers for going rancid is the presence of dark flax seeds. Because Pizzey removes all dark seeds before grinding, their ground flax is stable for almost 2 years, without having to reduce the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in the flax (the solution used by most other manufacturers). In addition, Pizzey offers a super fine grind specifically for use in beverages that mixes beautifully and helps give a wonderful creamy texture to the drink. Benefits of regular flax consumption include:

• The omega-3's fatty acids in flax have been proven to lower high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels by as much as 25% and 65% respectively. They are necessary for proper eyesight, healthy skin, sperm formulation, brain development, and adrenal function. And they also decrease the probability of blood clots blocking an artery.
• Omega-3's also lower high blood pressure and help to decrease allergic responses in the body and help reduce all forms of inflammation in the body.
• In addition, omega-3 fatty acids lower the insulin requirement of diabetics and have been used in the treatment and prevention of arthritis.
• In clinical studies, Omega-3's have been shown to dissolve tumors, with over 1000 documented cases of successful cancer treatment.
• Flaxseed is one of the richest sources of lignans, a type of beneficial phytoestrogen. In fact, flax provides 75 - 800 times more plant lignans than virtually any other known plant source. These lignans have anti-tumor properties, and studies have shown that they might be extremely beneficial in preventing and possibly reversing breast cancer.
• Flaxseed contains approximately 28% soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, with about 30 - 40% of the total being soluble. Research has shown that fiber lowers cholesterol, modulates glucose, improves gastro-intestinal function and reduces the risk of colon cancer. Sufficient fiber in the diet is vital to good health. The average American only consumes about 8.75 grams of fiber per day, but to prevent colon and breast cancer and aid in the prevention of heart disease, you need between 25-30 grams of fiber a day.
• And finally, since flaxseed contains all of the essential amino acids, it is a good source of complete protein.

Rice Protein - 2,500 mg

Brown rice protein is an excellent source of vegan, hypo-allergenic protein (unlike dairy, egg, and soy proteins). In addition, brown rice is a complete protein, with one of the highest Protein Efficiency Ratios known. The Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) is the measure of actual protein available for the body to use. The PER is connected to the percentage of the protein actually digested by the body. With rice protein, after 4 hours, better than 80% of the protein has been digested, compared to only about 57% for soy. The problem with rice protein, however, is that even though its taste is mild, it can tend to add a chalky consistency to anything it is added to. For that reason we blended it with Yellow Pea Protein.

Yellow Pea Protein - 2,500 mg

Pea protein is the perfect complement to rice protein for several reasons. First, it offers an improved amino acid profile. Like rice protein, it contains all nine essential amino acids, but is especially high in lysine, the amino acid that rice protein is most deficient in. The bottom line is that when used in combination, rice protein and yellow pea protein offer a Protein Efficiency Ratio that begins to rival dairy and egg – but without their potential to promote allergic reactions. In addition, the texture of pea protein helps smooth out the “chalkiness” of rice protein.

Bamboo Fiber - 2,437 mg

Bamboo fiber represents a “new” type of dietary fiber derived from the fiber-rich parts of bamboo plants. It consists of more than 90% water insoluble fiber that cannot be broken down by the human body, so it bulks in the stomach, removes undesired metabolic by-products and shortens intestinal transit time. It also provides a wonderful, almost milk-like, consistency to the formula.

Rice Bran Solubles - 2,000 mg

Stabilized rice bran solubles qualify as one of the world's great superfoods. They are high in fiber, obviously, but also high in protein and are one of the premier sources of antioxidants – containing over 100 of them. Major health components of stabilized rice bran include:

• Hypoallergenic protein with all essential amino acids
• Rich in E complex vitamins (contains the highest natural source of tocopherols and tocotrienols in nature)
• Rich in B complex vitamins
• IP6 (inositol hexaphosphate)
• The only source of Gamma-Oryzanol in nature
• Minerals (including high amounts of potassium, magnesium and manganese) and trace minerals
• Polyphenols, phytosterols, and sterolins (high quantities of Beta-sitosterol and Beta-sitosterolin)
• Mixed carotenoids, including lutein and zeaxanthin
• Dimethylglycine (DMG)
• Trimethylglycine (TMG)
• Lecithin (phosphatidyl choline, phosphatidyl serine)
• Ferulic Acid
• CoQ10
• Squalene
• Alpha Lipoic Acid

Aktivated Barley - 1,750 mg

A company in Sweden, Nutritech International, figured out a way to use low-temperature steam (produced in a partial vacuum) to take the barley just up to the point of sprouting -- before it turns gelatinous, but after the point where all the proteins and carbohydrates have been converted, and at a temperature low enough so that no enzymes are damaged. This turns out to be a remarkably interesting point for food. It's like the food is placed in a state of suspended animation at the point where all of the energy of the grain has been marshaled to sprout the pearl -- and not yet expended in the act of sprouting. The result is a brand new superfood, called Aktivated Barley, with unbelievable properties.

• Like regular barley, it ranks incredibly low on the glycemic index.
• It has all of the nutritional value of barley -- high levels of tocotrienols and beta glucans. In fact, pre-sprouting increases beta glucan levels by some 77% according to tests performed by AnalyCen in Sweden.
• It contains 1,000s of active enzymes.
• It is an ultra-long-chain carbohydrate that takes up to 4 hours to break down in the digestive tract -- thus providing a slow, sustained release of energy and insulin.
• Because the release is so slow, it actually lowers the body's insulin response.
• It provides over 400% more energy per calorie than any other food calorie known. (Despite what the FDA may tell you, not all calories are created equal.) As it turns out, there are two different ways to test for caloric value. The traditional way is by burning the product to determine the energy released. This is the FDA approved standard. However, a more meaningful test is to measure the metabolic calorie value -- that is: how much energy the BODY can use or produce from the food in question. For Aktivated Barley, the metabolic calorie value is 400% higher than a standard calorie such as fat.

Wheat Sprouts - 1,250 mg

In addition to bringing a wonderful sweet taste to the formula, wheat sprouts also bring enhanced antioxidants, enzymes, and coenzymes to the mix. In addition, they offer immune enhancement and detoxifying abilities and are an excellent source of vitamins C and E and protein.

Spirulina - 1,250 mg

Spirulina is a blue-green algae containing complete, balanced protein and a wide range of valuable nutrients. Spirulina is approximately 70% easily digestible protein and contains 18 out of 22 amino acids, including all of the essential amino acids, making it a great vegetarian source of complete protein. Even better, spirulina protein is 95% digestible compared to meat sources, which may be only 20% digestible. In addition, spirulina is an excellent source of B vitamins, vitamin E, highly bioavailable iron, and 14 naturally chelated minerals and numerous trace elements.

Chlorella - 1,205 mg

In addition to being a great source of protein and all round nutrition, chlorella also has some very specialized benefits.

• Chlorella is a powerful detoxification aid for heavy metals and pesticides. Numerous research projects in the U.S. and Europe indicate that chlorella can also aid the body in breaking down persistent hydrocarbon and metallic toxins such as mercury, cadmium and lead, DDT and PCB while boosting the immune system response. In Japan, interest in chlorella has focused largely on its detoxifying properties - its ability to remove or neutralize poisonous substances from the body.
• Chlorella gets its name from the high amount of chlorophyll it possesses. Chlorella contains more chlorophyll per gram than any other plant. This makes chlorella great for blood cleansing and a great stimulator for the production of red blood cells in the body.
• Chlorella stimulates the activity of macrophages and T-cells by increasing interferon levels thus enhancing the immune system's ability to combat foreign invaders whether they are viruses, bacteria, chemicals or foreign proteins.
• Chlorella is Alkaline and Helps Balance Your Body's pH.
• Studies have shown that chlorella tends to normalize blood sugar in cases of hypoglycemia.

Dried Prune - 1,200 mg

Prunes have been the subject of repeated health research for their high content of unique phytonutrients called neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acid. These damage-preventing substances are particularly effective in neutralizing a particularly dangerous oxygen radical called the superoxide anion radical, and they have also been shown to help prevent oxygen-based damage to fats. Since our cell membranes, brain cells and molecules such as cholesterol are largely composed of fats, preventing free radical damage to fats is a significant benefit. In fact, prunes have the highest Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity of any food tested.

Carrot Juice Powder - 900 mg

It is not an accident that carotenoids and carrots share the same root name. Carrot juice powder contains over 400 known carotenoids, in addition to offering one of the highest sources of true beta-carotene. And of course, it adds a wonderful sweet taste to the final mix.

Pomegranate – 275 mg

In the past few years, studies of pomegranates have shown components that inhibit skin cancer, breast cancer, high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. Pomegranate juice is an antioxidant powerhouse, packed with both the polyphenols that have made red wine and green tea famous and the ellagitannins that have made red raspberries one of the hottest food items in the anti-cancer arsenal. According to an article in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people who drank just 2 ounces of pomegranate juice a day for a week increased antioxidant activity by some 9 percent. Supplementation with pomegranate extract makes sense if you are looking at cancer prevention, maintaining heart health, reducing bad cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, and protecting against free radicals and aging.

Wheatgrass – 250 mg

Wheatgrass has been called one of nature's finest medicines. It contains chlorophyll, enzymes, vitamins and nutrients that are essential for optimal health. The benefits of wheatgrass are enormous. These include correcting blood sugar imbalances, purifying the blood, enhancing hemoglobin production, neutralizing toxins, purifying the liver, and removing heavy metals from the body.

Nopal – 250 mg

Nopal is native to the southwestern desert regions of the United States and Mexico, and has a whole range of health benefits (all proven in numerous studies, both animal and human). These include the ability to:

• Lower blood sugar levels by blocking absorption of sugar in the intestinal tract
• Lower overall cholesterol levels, improve the ratio of HDL to LDL cholesterol, and lower triglycerides by preventing the conversion of blood sugar into fat and by eliminating excess bile acids, which would ultimately be converted into cholesterol
• Lower blood pressure
• Induce weight-loss by curbing appetite and facilitating the breakdown and excretion of fat
• Prevent ulcers
• Support the liver and pancreas as demonstrated by improved liver function and increased insulin production over time
• Block the absorption of fat
• Cleanse the bladder and lymphatic systems

Mangosteen – 250 mg

Mangosteen contains a unique group of antioxidants called xanthones. Xanthones, particularly beta and gamma mangostin, work to maintain the immune system, support cardiovascular health, optimize joint flexibility, are naturally antibiotic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory, and are some of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature (over 14 times the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity of red raspberries). In addition, recent studies have confirmed that gamma Mangostin is a potent COX inhibitor, an important factor in reducing inflammation, pain and fever.

Noni Powder 5:1 – 250 mg

The active biochemical in noni powder, proexeronine, is readily converted in the body to xeronine, an alkaloid, which is present, and necessary, in virtually every cell in the body. Raising the levels of xeronine to optimum levels can produce profound health effects, and noni appears unique in its ability to accomplish this. It also appears unique in its ability to trigger the release of nitric oxide from the body's cells. Nitric oxide is a key component in optimizing blood pressure, alleviating erectile dysfunction, and in fighting viral, bacterial and parasitic infections, and tumors. It's also associated with optimizing learning, memory, sleeping, and reducing the pain associated with inflammation and/or rheumatoid arthritis.

Aloe Vera 200:1 – 250 mg

Aloe vera is an amazing mixture of more than 200 constituents, including polysaccharides, enzymes, glycoproteins, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The active polysaccharide fractions in aloe are called galacto-mannans or beta-glucomannans (also known as acemannans). These polysaccharides have been shown in laboratory studies to act as a bridge between foreign proteins (such as virus particles) and macrophage cells in the human body, facilitating the destruction of the invading protein by the macrophage. Among their documented benefits are:

• Make cells more resistant to viruses and pathogenic bacteria, by incorporating themselves into cell walls
• Improve overall cellular metabolism and functioning
• Reduce inflammation
• Provide critical lubrication of joints; helping to prevent arthritis and to heal it once it has developed
• Aid in the absorption of water, minerals and nutrients in the GI tract
• Reduce pain
• Improve vascular flow
• Reduce scarring
• Improve macrophage activity as much as tenfold
• Enhance macrophage effectiveness in modulating the entire immune system
• Enhance macrophage effectiveness in stimulating, producing, and releasing antibodies
• Increase the body's own production of interferon, interleukins
• Increase the number of antibody forming T-cells in the spleen
• Increase the number and activity of killer T-cell and increase monocyte activity
• Fight fungal infections, such as: Athlete's foot, Ringworm, Pruritus anivalvae, Balnea, Essential Pruritus, and Vaginal yeast infections
• Help heal athletic injuries such as: Muscle cramps, Sprains, Strains, Bruises, Swelling, Soreness, Tendonitis, and Bursitis.
• Soothe and promote the healing of intestinal disorders such as: Indigestion, Heartburn, Hyper-acidity, Peptic and Duodenal Ulcers, Colitis, and Hemorrhoids
• Promote the healing of kidney disorders
• Help with diabetes
• Kill parasites such as: Pinworms and Threadworms
• Speed wound healing by as much as 35%
• Reduce allergic reactions
• Stimulate bone marrow activity
• Stimulate fibroblasts to release collagen and elastin to make new tissue

Cordyceps – 200 mg

Cordyceps has properties similar to those of ginseng and has been used to strengthen and rebuild the body after exhaustion or long-term illness. It has also been used traditionally for impotence, neurasthenia, and backache. Recent research with extracts of Cordyceps has yielded a protein-bound polysaccharide with high oral activity against tumors, as well as immunological enhancement. Cordyceps is widely employed to treat upper respiratory problems, impotence, weakened immune systems, and by athletes to increase endurance.

Camu camu – 150 mg

Camu-Camu is the single most concentrated source of Vitamin C found in nature, containing 30 to 60 times more vitamin C than an orange. Camu-Camu also contains thiamin, riboflavin and niacin and is rich in bioflavonoids.

Graminex™ Flower Pollen Extract 63 – 126 mg

Years ago, bee pollen was "the" superfood in the alternative health industry – and for good reason. But over time, it was replaced by the next “hot” thing and the next hot thing after that. The simple truth, though, is that pollen still ranks as probably the single greatest superfood ingredient yet discovered. Just because something is old doesn't make it out of date. When I hiked the 212 miles of the Jon Muir Trail a number of years ago, bee pollen was my primary energy food. It sustained me as I hiked a pass a day, ranging from 10,000 to 14,500 feet in altitude.

Again, keep in mind that just because other superfoods have come along since (spirulina, chlorella, rice bran, noni, mangosteen, etc.) it doesn't lessen the value of the original great superfood. It's still number one. And, in fact, it has improved with age.

Back when I first used it, it was available only in the form of fresh bee pollen. Flower pollen extract, though, which wasn't even possible until advanced manufacturing methods were invented, is a much, much more powerful supplement than the original.

Its first advantage is that unlike bee pollen, flower pollen is remarkably clean (containing no bee parts or dirt) and is therefore close to allergy free.

It is also far more digestible. It is harvested directly from the flower, totally bypassing the bees. In addition, unlike bee pollen, which contains the whole pollen grain, Graminex is an extract of the actual nutritive heart of the pollen – eliminating the hard to digest and allergy causing outer pollen husk. Graminex flower pollen extract contains virtually every single known compound necessary for life, including: vitamins, amino acids, nucleic acids, minerals, long chain alcohols, unsaturated fatty acids, prostaglandin precursors, and plant hormones – not to mention several thousand enzymes.

Because it has been around so long, flower pollen, and Graminex in particular, are backed by mountains of clinical studies. My medical library has over 400 pages of clinical study data supporting Graminex flower pollen extract – related to just its benefits vis-à-vis the prostate.

This is a remarkable superfood ingredient.

Stevia 90% - 5 mg

Whether in dry-leaf or concentrate form, stevia has the wonderful ability to help the body regulate blood sugar. Several researchers have reported that, in these natural forms, stevia seems to correct both high and low blood sugar. Other scientists have stated that stevia appears to lower blood pressure, but does not seem to affect normal blood pressure.

Astaxanthin – 2 mg

The astaxanthin molecule is similar to beta-carotene, but all evidence indicates that it is a far more powerful biological antioxidant. Astaxanthin exhibits strong free radical scavenging activity and protects against lipid peroxidation and oxidative damage of LDL-cholesterol, cell membranes, and body tissues. It is extremely powerful at even very low levels. A normal supplemental dose is just 4 mg a day. And finally, astaxanthin has been the focus of a large and growing number of peer-reviewed scientific publications. Some of the findings include:

• Astaxanthin increases strength and endurance (2 - 8 times greater increase over baseline verses placebo in human clinical study).
• Astaxanthin alleviates symptoms in patients with H. pylori (pre-ulcer indigestion).
• Astaxanthin protects cells and mitochondrial membranes from oxidative damage, thus protecting the cell from oxidative damage.
• Astaxanthin will boost the immune system by increasing the number of antibody-producing cells.
• Astaxanthin prevents the initiation of cancer cells in the tongue, oral cavity, large bowel, bladder, uterus, and breast.
• Astaxanthin inhibits lipid peroxidation that causes plaque formation, thus reducing risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Astaxanthin alleviates stress and may assist in neurodegenerative conditions such as AMD, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS.
• Astaxanthin protects the eyes and skin from UV A and B damage by quenching singlet and triplet oxygen.
• Astaxanthin reduces the number of new and abnormal cells in the liver.

Chlorozyme™ - 1 mg

Consisting of aspirgillis-derived enzymes and charged electrolytes, Chlorozyme is a “green food activator” that increases the bioavailability of any green food supplement by 12 to 49 percent.

Instructions

A full serving of this formula is 2 scoops (a half cup), which can be broken up nicely into two ¼ cup servings a day. It mixes wonderfully and has a very pleasant taste. A simple recipe is one scoop of the formula in 12 ounces of diluted juice (4 oz apple or pear or peach, or whatever juice and 8 oz water). Stir until thoroughly mixed and drink down. If desired, it can also be blended in a smoothie.

Accelerator^™??

A question sure to come up is how this formula relates to the Accelerator^™ meal replacement shake I created earlier in the year. And the answer is that although they share some ingredients in common, they have two entirely different purposes.

The Accelerator^™ shake is specifically designed to support a weight-loss program by incorporating herbs that minimize the glycemic response and provide sustained energy throughout the day.

The superfood formula, on the other hand, was formulated solely to promote overall health and longevity. It was designed to be the ultimate superfood formula.

And yes, the two can be used together – either blended in the same smoothie, or as part of a weight-loss program that makes use of one large Accelerator^™ shake a day, supported by two ¼ cup superfood juice/water drinks (as detailed above) each day.

Still interested in more information on this topic? Review the following Newsletters:

• Designing a Superfood: Part One
• Designing a Superfood: Part Two
• Functional Foods For Mind and Body

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