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by Gloria Gilbère, N.D., DAHom., Ph.D.
Ingredients to Biologically Transform a Stressed Body and Mind
Everyone benefits from boosting their physical and mental energy and stamina. The challenge is in
locating natural support without the use of dangerous stimulants or addictive ingredients like
ephedra, caffeine, guarana or ma huang. In addition, it’s imperative that the type of
“natural boost” include a full compliment of protein, minerals, antioxidants, vitamins, electrolytes,
and health-enhancing probiotics to not only support mind and body functions, but also to maintain
the enhanced quality achieved.
Defining a Metabolic Blend for Mind
and Body
Look for the
complex
that contains
ingredients
which provide
the following:
- Boost mental and physical energy. Especially beneficial for demanding professionals
- Provide fermented readily digestible protein
- Supply a broad array of predigested minerals and electrolytes
- Assist those in the youth of old age with enhanced cognitive function, memory enhancement, overall physical quality of life, and slow the aging process
- Enhance stamina from stress, lack of sleep, overprocessed food—especially prevalent in students
- Enhance the immune system with probiotics
- Provide comprehensive nutritional support for efficient cellular energy
- Reduce inflammatory activity (fibromyalgia, arthritis, gout, injuries/trauma) with specialty nutrients like tart cherry juice
- Enhance daily exercise workout while reducing post-exercise muscle fatigue
- Enhance performance and reduce oxidative stress, on athletes, and body builders
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Tremendous time and
energy go into locating ingredients with a
history of proven metabolic effectiveness
and safety. If your life is as multifaceted
and demanding as mine, you insist on
natural, energy-enhancing, antiaging food
blends that are safe, easy to take and fulfill
the requirements for a broad array of individuals,
not simply athletes choosing to
enhance their performance.
Below I’ve identified a full compliment
of ingredients to best assist our busy lives
to enhance mood, stimulate the mind,
enhance physical performance, lift the
spirit, and transform our mind and body
from stressed to strong.
Muscular Energy
Ingredients to provide
quick, sustained energy and antiinflammatory
properties.
Goat-milk Protein/Cream (fermented):
Animal protein is the only complete protein
available. Protein derived from goatmilk/
cream is closer in molecular
structure to human milk, therefore, easily
digested. Through fermentation, most of
the allergenic properties cease for those
sensitive to dairy.
Organic Raw Honey Powder: A simple
sugar, low glycemic, excellent source of quick
energy allowing longer energy store in the
muscles and increasing endurance potential.
Tart Cherry Juice Powder: A rich source
of phytonutrients, antioxidants, anthocyanins
and quercetin. Quercetin is known for
its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
activity, protecting cellular structure and
blood vessels from free radical damage.
Anthocyanins (natural anti-inflammatory
compounds) do a superior job of protecting
artery walls from plaque build-up and heart
disease.
Research at Michigan State University
indicates that tart cherry compounds are
at least 10 times more effective than
aspirin for pain and inflammation.
L-Carnitine Powder: A naturally occurring
amino acid essential for fat metabolism
and energy; transports long-chain
fatty acids to the mitochondria, the metabolic
furnace of the cell where they are
burned for energy (deficiencies manifest
as low energy and muscular weakness).
Bee Pollen Powder: Used by athletes to
increase strength, endurance, energy, and
speed. It aids in improving endurance
from repeated exertion, provides an excellent
source of antioxidants and boosts the
immune system.
Royal Jelly Powder: A rich source of all
the B vitamins and vitamins A,C,E, and K.
In addition, it contains more than a dozen
key minerals, 18 amino acids, and nucleic
acids (DNA and RNA). Studies show its
benefits in lowering cholesterol, stimulating
immune system, inflammation and
healing wounds as well as countering
fatigue.
Goat-milk Whey (powder): A predigested
whole food source of more than 20
naturally occurring minerals that is a
highly concentrated alkaline food.
Brain Energy
Ingredients to increase
mental function and counter memory loss.
Chocamine™: A proprietary, patentpending,
dietary supplement with the taste,
smell and proven health benefits of chocolate
. . . without the sugar, fat, and dairy. It is
the only dietary supplement that normalizes
appetite and cravings while promoting
sustained energy. The formula is standardized,
proven safe, and is a natural nonephedra
thermogenic compound. It has the
capacity as a mood and performance
enhancer and promotes lipolysis and the
building of lean muscle mass for improved
physical performance and energy.
Gingko Biloba Extract: Used in medicine
for thousands of years for its antioxidant
and flavonoid actions to improve
circulation and protect nerve integrity. It is
used in therapeutic protocols for cerebral
insufficiency, dementia, tinnitus, memory
enhancement, and general increased
mental function.
Maca Extract: Used since pre-Incan
times for nutritional and medicinal purposes,
this botanical is used as a fatiguefighter
and general tonic for lethargy, memory
loss and disorders resulting from depleted
energy stores. It is believed to improve concentration
and increase mental clarity.
Muira Puama Extract: A botanical from
the Amazon rain forest, known as a neuromuscular
tonic for weakness and paralysis,
menstrual disturbances, chronic rheumatism,
sexual impotency, and central nervous
system disorders. Clinical research reports
its success as an adaptogenic, antifatigue,
antistress compound, also beneficial for
memory and nervous disorders.
Immune Energy
“Live foods” providing
strong antioxidants and probiotics,
the heart of any energy formula.
Wheat Grass Powder: A super, superfood,
packed with health benefits, without
the gluten component. The immunizing
effect of wheat grass against dietary carcinogens
is of great benefit for maintaining
overall health. It works by filling
nutritional gaps and cleansing the blood.
It contains 17 amino acids (building
blocks of protein), used for building
muscle tissue, cell repair and blood clotting.
It also contains 92 of the 102 minerals
found in soil, including calcium,
phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and
potassium, along with natural enzymes
which help the body’s defense mechanism
by strengthening cells and removing
poisons from the bloodstream. It assists
in eliminating toxins from consuming
processed food, breathing polluted air
and drinking impure water.
Barley Grass Powder: Barley grass juice
is said to contain anti-inflammatory substances
including superoxide dismutase
(SOD) and chlorophyll. Barley grass is
known to potentially promote longevity
and enhance immunity. It contains
vitamin E succinate, said to increase production
of both prolactin (PRL) and
growth hormone (GH).
Astragalus Root Powder: A native
Chinese herb, it has been used for over
2000 years for medicinal purposes,
specifically for immune enhancement. It is also believed to build stamina and
vitality while also helping to defend
against viral and bacterial infections.
Cordyceps Sinensis Powder: A Chinese
mushroom used in Traditional Chinese
Medicine for lung protection and reproductive
invigoration. It has similar therapeutic effects
as ginseng to increase energy levels, sex drive
and improve athletic performance. Studies
show its ability to stimulate and modulate the
immune system and increase red blood cells.
Its main clinical use is for lung function; it has
been shown to significantly increase maximal
oxygen uptake and anaerobic threshold.
Goat-milk Colostrum: Colostrum contains
immuno globulins, peptides, growth
factors, and essential amino acids. It
enables us to resist harmful effects of pollutants,
contaminants and allergens,
while enhancing the ability to burn fat,
build lean muscle mass and rejuvenate
skin and cellular structure.
Cellular Energy
Specific ingredients
that serve as energy sources for muscles
(including the heart) as well as building
blocks for cell membrane integrity and
energy storage.
Flax Seed Powder: Rich in essential fatty
acids (EFA's), specifically alpha-linoleic acid,
B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium,
fiber, protein, and zinc. EFA's are
part of every cell in our body, maintaining
cell structure and energy production.
Rhodiola Rosea Root Powder: Traditionally
used to combat fatigue and restore energy.
This plant has been recommended for its
capacity to increase performance despite
physical exhaustion or environmental
stresses, alleviate depression and fatigue,
enhance memory and intellectual capacity,
increase work performance and endurance,
and stimulate the nervous system.
Acerola Cherry Extract: One of the
richest known sources of natural vitamin
C, it contains from 16,000 to 172,000 parts
per million (ppm) of vitamin C (ascorbic
acid), compared to 500 to 4,000 ppm
found in oranges. Vitamin C is best known
as the cell protector, immune booster and
powerful antioxidant. The body's ligaments,
tendons and collagen rely on
vitamin C to stay strong and healthy.
Green Tea Extract: Extensive research
confirms that green tea is especially effective
in areas of cancer prevention, cholesterollowering
activity, diabetes, obesity, and
aging.strong antioxidants are at the
heart of this extract.
OxyPhyte® Ultra Blend: This blend is a
proprietary blend of apple, white tea and
rosemary. Phytonutrients are extracted from
these foods for their antioxidant benefits.
The OxyPhyte® Ultra Blend: concentration
contains the same antioxidant
capacity as two servings of vegetables, as
measured by the Oxygen Radical
Absorbance Capacity (ORAC), a USDA
method of measuring antioxidant capacity.
Suma Extract: Suma root contains
essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids,
and trace elements. Suma root also contains
a rich source of B-Ecdysterone, an
anabolic-type plant hormone that assists
in maintaining youth and strength.
Digestive Energy
Ingredients respected worldwide for assisting the digestive system.
Ginger Root Powder: Ginger's effectiveness
as a digestive aid is due largely to its
active ingredients: gingerols and shogaols.
These substances neutralize stomach
acids, enhance secretion of digestive
juices, tone digestive tract muscles, and
contains anti-inflammatory properties.
Turmeric Extract: A member of the
ginger family, it was discovered by
researchers for its inflammation-fighting
compounds, called curcuminoids, as well
as its rich source of antioxidants.
Enzyme Blend: Contains the following
enzymes to aid specific processes of digestion,
including carbohydrates, fats, fiber,
refined sugars, and lactose in dairy products.
Goat-milk Probiotic: A natural therapeutic
whole food blend of five strains of
health-enhancing bacteria cultured in
fresh goat's milk that replenishes intestinal
microflora, helping the body to
digest and absorb food as well as fight
illnesses.
Gloria Gilbere, N.D., DAHom., Ph.D. is a traditional
naturopath, homeopath and doctor of natural
health. She is internationally respected as an
authority on the causes, effects and drug-free solutions
for fibromyalgia, leaky gut syndrome, chronic
fatigue, and chemically induced immune system
disorders. She is author of I was Poisoned by my
body, Invisible Illnesses, Nature's Prescription Milk,
and her newest release, 5 years AFTER I was Poisoned:
What works, What doesn't and What it takes to stay
healthy in a toxic world, Naturally. For additional
information, visit her Web site at www.drgloriagilbere.com.
To locate a retailer of Vital EnergyTM, the energy food
containing all the ingredients described above and
recommended by Dr. Gloria Gilbere, call toll-free
1.800.574.1961, visit the manufacturers Web site at
www.mtcapra.com, or e-mail:
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Mt. Capra, makers of premium goat-milk products,
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the U.S. since 1928.
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