Raw cacao comes from the Theobroma cacao tree, which means “food of the gods” for its many health benefits. Raw organic cacao has more antioxidants than blueberries, or green tea. Antioxidants protect the body against free radicals. Free radicals are molecules which cause cell damage and disease. Known by many as nature’s antidepressant, cacao is a natural source of serotonin, tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylethylamine, which have been shown to help with depression. Raw cacao is an all-around great source of numerous healthy compounds including theobromine, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals.

The light-colored powder known as moringa is derived from the leaves and seed pods of the Moringa oleifera plant. It is also called the drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree, or the horseradish tree. Moringa has been used for centuries due to its medicinal properties and health benefits. It has antifungal, antiviral, anti-depressant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Spirulina use dates back to the 14th century Aztecs and was declared on of the best foods for the future by the World Food Conference in 1974. But it was when NASA made Spirulina a key supplement in astronaut diets that interest and popularity exploded.

The Indian Kino tree extract is also know as Pterocarpus marsupium, Malabar kino, vijayasar, benga, bijiayasal (in western Nepal), piasal (Oriya), and venkai. Pterocarpus marsupium bark is used as an astringent, anti-diarrheal, and antacid and is also effective in Pancreatic β-cell regeneration; the pancreas produces insulin.

Blueberry is used for preventing cataracts and glaucoma and for treating ulcers, urinary tract infections (UTIs), multiple sclerosis (MS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), colic, fever, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids. Blueberry is also used for improving circulation, and as a laxative. Native Americans used the potent fruit to treat coughs.

Use of Goji berries dates back to early Chinese medicine. Goji berries are considered both a fruit and an herb. Goji berries have been used to treat many common health problems such as diabetes, fever, age-related eye problems, and high blood pressure. They are an excellent source of antioxidants, 18 amino acids (including the 8 essential to life), vitamins (C, B1, B2, B6, and E), beta-carotene (vitamin A - more than carrots), 22 trace minerals, and packed with fiber.

Beta glucans are sugars that are found in the cell walls of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, lichens, and plants, such as oats and barley. Beta glucans are absent in human cells. There are claims beta glucans can boost the immune system, reduce cholesterol, fight cancer, reduce inflammation, and help with diabetes.

The root and berry of the Ashwaganda plant have been used to make medicine for thousands of years. It has been used for arthritis, anxiety, trouble sleeping (insomnia), tumors, tuberculosis, asthma, leukoderma (a skin condition marked by white patchiness), bronchitis, backache, fibromyalgia, menstrual problems, hiccups, and chronic liver disease.

Siberian ginseng, also known as Eleuthero, can supposedly strengthen the body and increase general resistance to daily stress, and is referred to with the non-medical term “adaptogen.” It has been used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels such as high blood pressure, low blood pressure, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), rheumatic heart disease, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s disease, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, flu, colds, chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, and treating the side effects of cancerchemotherapy. It has been used to treat insomnia, infections caused by herpes simplex type, and to boss the immune system, prevent colds, and increase appetite. It is also an additive in skin care products.

Asian cultures have used the Reishi mushroom, also known as lingzhi, to enhance health and prolong life for thousands of years. Lingzhi mushrooms as a group actually represent a species complex of fungal entities, many of which are in use throughout the world. These fascinating fungi are so potent because of their unique collection of organic compounds and components, which include triterpenes, alkaloids, sterols, and various essential polysaccharides.

Acai berry is the fruit from Euterpe palm tree, and has been staple food of Amazonia for centuries. Acai berry extracts have been used by Amazonian natives to treat diarrhea, parasitic infections, hemorrhages, and ulcers. Studies suggest that E. oleracea has therapeutic effects on problems like cancer, hypocholes-terolemia, fatty liver, malaria, and neurodegeneration. Acai berries are low in sugar, but contain excellent amounts of iron, calcium, fiber, and vitamin A.

Fucoidan (from bladderwrack) (Fucus vesiculosus) is a form of kelp that has been used medicinally for centuries. It has been used for underactive thyroid (myxedema), over-sized thyroid gland (goiter), and iodine deficiency. It has also been used for boosting the immune system and increasing energy. Fucoidan is also used to alleviate symptoms associated with obesity, arthritis, joint pain, arteriosclerosis, digestive disorders, heartburn, constipation, bronchitis, emphysema, urinary tract disorders, and anxiety. Fucoidan contains iodine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, minerals, trace metals, and other key nutrients.

It is important not to confuse grape (fruit) and grape seed extracts. Fruit extracts are used for preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, swelling after injury or surgery, heart attack, and stroke. Fruit extracts contains flavonoids, which can have antioxidant effects, lower the levels of LDLs (“bad cholesterol”), relax blood vessels, and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Red grape varieties provide more antioxidants than white or blush grape varieties.

Green tea, made from the Camellia sinensis plant, is loaded with antioxidants and various substances that are beneficial for health. Polyphenols seem to be responsible for many of the benefits of green tea. Green tea is rich in polyphenol flavonoids including catechins. Epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant and potent green tea catechin. Polyphenols might be able to prevent inflammation and swelling, protect cartilage between the bones, and lessen joint degeneration.

Pomegranate has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of diseases, and is found in Greek, Hebrew, Buddhist, Islamic, and Christian writings. Pomegranate contains a variety of components that might have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Pomegranate is considered to be a superfood for its antioxidant activity. It contains ellagitannins, gallotannins, ellagic acid, flavonoids such as anthocyanin and epicatechin, and phenolic acid.

This “vitamin” (which is actually a hormone) is essential for many important functions in the body.

Vitamin D3 is considered one of the most healing vitamins on the planet. Its immune booster abilities has been documented in many clinical studies. It also is associated with increasing energy. It is an essential food for stem cell activation and regeneration.

Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with diseases such as heart disease, strokes, type 2 diabetes, common cancers (breast, prostate, and colon), and multiple sclerosis.

Vegetarian capsules are natural and totally vegan, as opposed to the gelatin capsules which are made from cow cartilage or other animal parts.