Greens Plus is a natural blend of 29 nutrient-rich superfoods, high-energy herbal extracts and sea vegetables and includes a large amount of fiber, which is claimed to leave the body feeling fuller for a longer period of time and boosts the natural rate of digestion. The Greens Plus website states that one serving gives more organic vitamins, live enzymes, essential minerals and high-ORAC antioxidants than five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables, and contains every vibrant color in the fruit spectrum, as advised by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Organic Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica
Organic Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica contains betacarotene, protein and essential vitamins and minerals and is a nutritious superfood. It supports immune function, cellular health, eye health and healthy cholesterol levels and gives increased energy.
Organic High Pectin Apple Fiber
Organic High Pectin Apple Fiber is an antioxidant and also promotes a healthy colon by cleansing the intestinal tract. According to a study by the University of California-Davis, apple pectin has been seen to reduce and prevent gallstones, lower cholesterol levels and regulate blood-sugar levels.
Barley Grass Powder
Barley grass powder is made from the dried young leaves of the barley plant and contains amino acids, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll and enzymes. It is easily assimilated by the digestive system and allows the body to access the nutrients easily. It assists in improving skin health, cell DNA repair, alkalizing the body, stimulating weight loss, reducing free radicals in the body and also helps to combat blood clots, cancer, migraine, stomach and intestinal disorders. In addition, it is helpful in the treatment of asthma, arthritis and diabetes. Dr. Lorraine Day, former chief of orthopedic surgery at San Francisco General Hospital, recommends barley grass after using it to recover from late stage breast cancer without chemotherapy and radiation.
Other Ingredients
NON-GMO soy lecithin, alfalfa grass powder, wheat grass powder, organic soy sprouts, sprouted barley malt, Montana Mountain Region Bee Pollen, red beet juice powder, organic Nova Scotia dulse, acerola berry juice powder, natural vitamin E, Japanese chlorella, royal jelly, Dunaliella salina algae, licorice root powder, sprouted barley malt, brown rice bran, standardized herbal extracts, including milk thistle seed, licorice root, echinacea root, astragalus root and Siberian eleuthero root; botanical extracts including organic ginkgo biloba leaf, organic Swedish bilberry, full spectrum grape skin and seed and organic Japanese green tea leaf; and seven dairy-free probiotic cultures containing L. Acidophilus ATCC 4356, Fructo-Oligosaccharides, L. Plantarum, Bifidobacterium Bifidum And Longum, L. Rhamnosus and L. Casei.
References
- Greens Plus: Ingredients
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Neurologic Impairment in Children Associated with Maternal Dietary Deficiency of Cobalamin
- National Institutes of Health: Medline Plus: Blue-Green Algae
- Washington Apple Commission: Washington Apples
- Dr. Lorraine Day: The ORIGINAL BarleyGreen Premium™
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