Below is list of ingredients and concepts that pertain to our products along with brief descriptions. We encourage consumers to educate themselves further on these topics and to understand what foods they ingest and how diet affects their health and life. Remember to: 
- Acai: A species of palm tree found in the Amazon basin known for its dark purple berry, a superfruit high in anthocyanins, flavonoids, and nutrients. Acai palm is known traditionally as the “Tree of Life”, as all parts of the tree were used to support daily life.
- Agave Syrup: A natural sweetener derived from the Blue Agave plant which originates mainly in Mexico and South America. It is sweeter and less viscous than honey and has a much lower glycemic index and glycemic load than table sugar.
- Alkaloids: Compounds, such as caffeine, found in plants that possess a wide range of physiological activities.
- Anthocyanins: A subclass of flavonoids that are water soluble pigments which occur in all tissues of higher plants and have antioxidant functions.
- Antioxidants: Detoxifying compounds found in fresh fruit and vegetables that help mitigate or even eliminate harmful free radicals in different parts of the body. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules which interact with (oxidize) other molecules in the body and can lead to the development of a wide range of illnesses and diseases.
- Ayurvedic Medicine: Ancient system of medicine with origins in the Indian subcontinent that is based on herbal compounds to manage symptoms of a variety of diseases and maladies, as well as promote general psychological and physiological wellness.
- Brown Algae Extract: A dried, powdered form of seaweed which is rich in polysaccharides and high in protein and soluble dietary fiber.
- Caffeine: A stimulant of the central nervous system (CNS) that is found in many plants.
- Cassia: A spice made from the bark of an evergreen tree native to East Asia. It belongs to the same genus as the cinnamon tree and has a similar taste and flavor profile.
- Citric Acid: A weak, naturally occurring, organic acid. Citric acid is present in a variety of fruits such as oranges, lemons and pineapples. It is widely used in the food and beverage industry for various applications.
- Coffee Beans: Seeds of berries from the coffee plant that contain alkaloids such as caffeine and grow primarily in equatorial regions.
- Erythritol: A zero to low-calorie sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in several plant sources such as grapes and pears.
- Flavonoids: Polyphenolic secondary metabolites of plants that have many functions, including pigmentation, UV filtration, physiological relators, and cell cycle inhibitors.
- Flavors and Colors: Both artificial and natural substances that are commonly used for improving taste and appearance characteristics. However, some artificial flavors and colors have been implicated in causing unwanted side effects.
- Ginger: A flowering plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southern Asia whose root (rhizome) is widely used as a spice and in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. The health benefits of ginger include digestive, anti-nausea, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Guarana: A plant native to the Amazon basin whose seeds are pulverized and serve as a stimulant. They contain twice the amount of caffeine as coffee seeds.
- Polyphenols: Structural class of compounds containing many phenol functional groups. In plants, they affect growth hormones, UV protection, signaling, and infections. They are widely used as remedies and hypothesized to have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-mutagenic, diuretic, and plasmolytic properties.
- Pomegranate: Considered a superfruit, a shrub or small tree that produces red to purplish colored fruits which are mainly used for their juice and are high in polyphenols and anthocyanins.
- Preservatives: Artificial and natural substances that are used to maintain freshness and shelf-life. Some commonly used preservatives, such as sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and EDTA, have been implicated to have negative side effects on the body.
- Stevia: A potent zero to low-calorie sweetener and sugar alternative extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant native to South America. Steviol glycosides are not fermentable and have a negligible effect on blood glucose, which benefits those on calorie-restrictive diets or are diabetic.
- B Vitamins: A collection of water-soluble vitamins essential for cell metabolism. Deficiency in any one particular vitamin can lead to adverse health effects. Note: A vegetarian diet does not supply the essential Vitamin B12.
- Xanthines: A group of alkaloids widely used as mild stimulants and bronchodilators. Common xanthines include caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline.
- Xylose: A zero to low-calorie monosaccharide (sugar) believed to be one of eight sugars which are essential for human nutrition. It is commonly found in a variety of plant sources such as corncobs, berries, spinach, and broccoli.
- Yerba Mate: A plant native to South America that contains polyphenols, xanthines (including caffeine), and minerals. It has been used traditionally to help reduce symptoms of a variety of human diseases and afflictions.