Nation Health MD
Greens

Organic Barley Grass – Barley grass is rich in beta-glucans, lignans, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, including copper, phosphorus, magnesium, niacin, and vitamin B1, and protein. Studies show it may help maintain cholesterol within a normal range and improve digestion, weight management, and heart metabolism. Like all whole grains, Barley grass can impair digestion and nutrient absorption. Nation Health MD’s preparation method improves absorbability of these essential nutrients, so you can reap more rewards. Studies show it helps reduce the risk for gallstones by 10%. It also helps reduce hunger!

Organic Alfalfa Extract – Alfalfa is an herb and a legume prized for its superior source of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and is low in calories. Nutrients include vitamin C, K, thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid, copper, manganese, magnesium, and iron. It’s also high in saponins, coumarins, flavonoids, phytosterols, alkaloids, and phytoestrogens. In medicine, it’s used to help defend brain functions, help maintain cholesterol within a normal range, raise antioxidant defense against free radicals and bacteria, and promote heart health.

Organic Wheat Grass – Wheat Grass has higher levels of all essential amino (except lysine), than any other wheat. And it has NO gluten! Research suggests it may help reduce pro-inflammatory digestive symptoms, optimize digestive comfort, reduce toxicity, help maintain cholesterol within a normal range, inhibit mutagenic cell proliferation, and pathogenic bacteria. Wheat Grass has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It also has neuroprotective properties, supporting cognitive functions. The 9 essential amino acids that you must get from food are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine.

Broccoli – Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, which is known for its high water and fiber content that stimulates the body's ability to burn fat and help you feel full. It’s packed with protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, K, B9 (folic acid), potassium, phosphorus, and selenium. Broccoli contains the compound sulforaphane that converts into the potent glutathione antioxidant that supports healthy blood sugar levels and helps maintain cholesterol within a normal range, defend against tissue decaying oxidative stress, and improve immunity marker levels. It also contains the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which may defend against free radical damage in your eyes.

Spirulina – This metabolic superstar was a must in Greens! Spirulina is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet and is used by astronauts in space. It’s a blue-green algae hailed as a superfood packed with protein and amino acids. A clinical trial review demonstrated Spirulina optimizes glucose sensitivity, stimulates hormone secretion for glucose uptake, and significantly lowers fasting blood sugar. Studies show it supports healthy gut bacteria and lowers overactive immunity markers. Clinical trials show it helps maintain cholesterol within a normal range, promote heart health, and improves body mass index (BMI), supporting weight management. It has 4 times the antioxidants of blueberries, defends and promotes brain health, and helps detox the pineal gland in your brain, improving dreams.

Green Tea Leaf Extract – Green tea is loaded with potent catechins and antioxidants called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which can boost metabolism. EGCG helps inhibit the breakdown of norepinephrine, which, in turn, promotes fat breakdown. Caffeine is a stimulant that also helps burn fat. Together they compound these effects, helping convert the body into a fat-burning machine, releasing energy into cells and muscles!

Black Currant – Other than making a delicious jam, this unsung hero can lower the risk of multiple metabolic conditions. It supports healthy heart functions, helps maintain cholesterol within a normal range, supports circulation, optimizes glucose sensitivity, and promotes weight management. It also contains an omega-6 fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that helps reduce achy joints, decay,, and stiffness. Additionally, anthocyanins with potent antioxidant effects, help reduce skin aging and wrinkles. It also alleviates muscle fatigue, and supports eye, bone, lung, liver, digestive, bladder, vascular, and brain health, and more!

Beetroot – Beets soared quickly in the superfood scene delivering a fabulous range of benefits. It’s a great source of vitamins A, C, folic acid, magnesium, and phosphorus, and smaller amounts of calcium, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6, copper, and selenium. Research demonstrates it raises AMPK and stimulates genes to produce more mitochondria, delivering more energy to tissues and muscles, and improving exercise performance. Studies show its high beneficial nitrate relaxes vessels, supporting circulation and heart functions. They also show it improves digestion and reduces the risk of unbalanced blood glucose.

Acai Fruit – Acai has been buzzing the airwaves in recent years for its powerful antioxidants and free radical scavenging potential. It’s rich in vitamin A, iron, calcium, and fiber. It helps optimize immune functions and the rich antioxidants help slow cellular aging, promote brain health, and inhibit harmful bacteria. A pilot study showed that it reduced “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and reduced fasting blood glucose, and sugar uptake after meals, and related hormone levels. Acai contains monounsaturated fats (MUFAS), which may help you feel satisfied longer and reduce hunger pangs.

Strawberry Whole Fruit – High in polyphenols and anthocyanin content, these yummy treats improve enzyme activity that promote healthy metabolic functions, reduce harmful immune markers, and defend against metabolic disorders. Studies show strong antioxidant potential, lowering the risk of cardiovascular events by inhibiting LDL cholesterol oxidation, promoting plaque stability, improved vascular wall function, and reducing clot formation. Studies also show they support the gut microorganisms that support a lean body weight, overall health, and promote longevity.

Blueberry Fruit Concentrate – Touted as the ultimate brain food! Not only do clinical trials show blueberries improve memory but also defend brain health, especially as you age. Blueberries' phytonutrients can cross the blood-brain barrier and get right to work. Studies demonstrate blueberries significantly support blood glucose levels, improve glucose sensitivity, improve liver and kidney markers, and help maintain cholesterol and triglycerides within a normal range.

Pomegranate – This biblical fruit is rich in several polyphenols and helps defend against metabolic syndrome. One key factor leading to these dysfunctions is lipid metabolism and oxidation. Pomegranate helps maintain these fats within a normal range, raise antioxidant defense against free radical decay, and optimize immunity markers.

Raspberry Extract – A decadent bonanza of benefits, raspberries are high in antioxidants, but also in B-group vitamins as well as vitamin C, E, K, manganese, copper, iron, and potassium. Studies show they support heart health, coordination, memory, and blood glucose levels. In addition, they significantly reduce body weight gain by altering genes related to fat metabolism and provide antioxidant defense against oxidative stress. Raspberries support heart health and have anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, they help alleviate occasional constipation, support digestive tract health, regularity, and toxin excretion.

Grape Skin Extract (GSE) – GSE is an exceptional source for the potent antioxidant proanthocyanidins. These megastars fight harmful bacteria that invade the urinary tract and cause ulcers in the stomach lining. These antioxidants neutralize damaging free radicals molecules and reduce lipid oxidation, overactive pro-inflammatory responses. Studies show it significantly supports venous integrity, blood sugar levels, mitochondrial potential, and inhibits malignant cell growth.

Blackberry – This dark berry is brimming with high levels of potent antioxidants, including anthocyanins, flavonols, and ellagitannins. Studies show they preserve brain health against age-related neurodegenerative issues, reduce bone loss, and inhibit oxidation of cholesterol. Anthocyanins also inhibit mutagenic cell growth, support weight management, healthy blood sugar levels, and immune responses. This means excellent news for healthy aging.

Black Cherry – Jam-packed with vitamin C, potassium, manganese, copper, fiber, polyphenols, beta-carotene, flavonoids, flavonols, anthocyanins, and catechins. Studies show that polyphenols have been shown to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease. Numerous studies also demonstrate polyphenols reduce overactive pro-inflammatory markers, support healthy blood sugar, lean body weight, and aging brain health. Clinical trials show Cherries support muscle contraction, neurons, cognition, slow cellular aging mechanisms, nerve function, and reduce perceived exercise-induced muscle soreness and loss of strength. Researchers found that cherries effectively reduce haywire immune variables in 11 out of 16 studies and markers of oxidative stress in 8 out of 10 studies. These delicious treats enhance healthy gut flora and digestion. Clinical trials show that cherries contain melatonin, your sleep hormone, and may improve your sleep quality!

Plum – This yummy treat contains a high phenolic content, particularly anthocyanins. Clinical and scientific studies show this powerful antioxidant helps improve memory and cognitive function, and reduces pro-inflammatory responses. In addition, it stimulates skeletal muscle mass formation, improves bone health parameters, reduces cardiovascular risk factors, and reduces mutagenic cell growth.

Elderberry – Elderberry has been used for thousands of years against pathogens, colds, and the flu and confirmed by modern studies. It’s an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, phenolic acids, anthocyanins, and flavonols quercetin and kaempferol. Its potent antioxidant anthocyanins may help optimize circulation to the brain responsible for speech, memory, and attention and inhibit mutagenic cell growth. It improves digestion, alleviates constipation, and supports healthy blood sugar, and helps maintain cholesterol within a normal range. In addition, it helps reduce pro-inflammatory responses, supporting cardiovascular and joint health.

Bilberry Extract – Extremely rich in manganese, vitamin C, iron, antioxidants, anthocyanins, cyanidin, delphinidin, phenolic acids, myricetin, and quercetin. Bilberry raises beneficial antioxidants, including glutathione and vitamin C levels and reduces damaging free radicals and nitric oxide, particularly in the liver and cardiac muscle. It helps promote equilibrium to creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN), two critical markers of the kidneys. It may also help optimize circulation by aiding the valves in veins that return blood to the heart. Additionally, research suggests bilberry can help support blood glucose levels. Studies show that anthocyanosides help strengthen venous wall integrity, and defend against LDL cholesterol oxidation, promoting cardiovascular health. Furthermore, studies suggest bilberries may support aging vision and modulate amyloid plaques, defending aging memory, mood, and brain function. In addition, one study on anthocyanins showed a significant 38-60% reduction in pro-inflammatory-signaling cytokines, chemokines, and other markers.

Fig – Figs have a small but wide variety of vitamins and minerals. This low-calorie snack promotes digestive and heart health and supports healthy blood sugar levels and bone density. It serves as a prebiotic, stimulating gut motility, reducing occasional constipation, and encouraging the growth of good gut flora. Studies also show it supports HDL (good) cholesterol and helps maintain cholesterol and triglyceride within a normal range. Research also demonstrates its antioxidants decrease collagen breakdown, improve the appearance of wrinkles, and promote healthy skin.

Raisin – Raisins are dried grapes, which are rich in fiber and phenolic compounds and possess a low-to-moderate glycemic index, making them a very healthy snack. Their high iron content supports red blood cell formation. Calcium and boron support strong bone density. Raisins may help reduce appetite and their rich antioxidants support cardiovascular health. Their antibacterial properties optimize oral health and oral pH, which helps fight cavities. Its prebiotic function in the gut favors colon and gut microbiota health and reduces occasional constipation by stimulating regularity. Some research demonstrates they promote healthy brain aging and inhibit malignant cell growth.

Eggplant – Eggplant is a rich source of nutrients and antioxidants that have properties that neutralize damaging free radical molecules, and support healthy blood sugar metabolism, cardiovascular health, weight management, and help maintain cholesterol within a normal range. These are risk factors for metabolic syndrome (MetS) - a cluster of simultaneous conditions that increases the risk of heart disease, impaired blood sugar, and life-threatening clots. Technically a fruit, studies show eggplant helps reduce the risk factors of MetS by inhibiting the enzymes that convert carbs into sugar and reducing the enzymes that break down fats.

Purple Carrot – All carrots offer an excellent variety of nutrients, including fiber, potassium, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin A, and certain B vitamins. The unique benefit of purple carrots is the polyphenols, such as anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are potent antioxidants that reduce pro-inflammatory molecules and support heart health. Clinical trials show it significantly optimizes circulation integrity, blood vessel function, and cardiovascular health. Research demonstrates it helps inhibit malignant cell growth in certain organs. Low in calories, purple carrots contain soluble fiber that increases peptide YY hormones, reducing your appetite and helps you feel full and satisfied, optimizing weight management. It also supports liver and gut health and blood sugar metabolism.

Purple Cabbage – Purple cabbage has significantly higher levels of beneficial compounds, including, flavonoids, glucosinolates, kaempferol, sulforaphane, and anthocyanins. It’s also rich in vitamins A, C, K, and B6 and potassium. Studies show a variety of health benefits, such as reducing pro-inflammatory molecules that lead to disease, supporting heart health, strengthening bones, improving gut functionality, and inhibiting mutagenic cell growth. Sulforaphane is also known to alleviate swelling and aches. Anthocyanins support cardiovascular health and help optimize circulation in areas of the brain linked to attention, language, and memory.

Ginger Root Extract – This relaxing spice assists digestion and stimulates metabolism and fat-burning mechanisms. Studies show ginger has a modulating effect on pro-inflammatory markers and optimizes glucose sensitivity, lowers appetite, and increases feelings of being full and satisfied.

Ceylon Cinnamon – This delightful spice helps support blood glucose and healthy heart functions. It stimulates energy and fat-burning mechanisms that also help maintain blood fats such as triglycerides and cholesterol within a normal range. In addition, it reduces hunger.

Bitter Melon – This bumpy cucumber-looking fruit helps you lower blood sugar and blood fats. It helps stimulate healthy glucose and fat metabolism. In addition,it helps reduce hunger and cravings.

Turmeric – Turmeric holds high respect for its potent immunity and overall health benefits. It’s a powerful full-spectrum antioxidant, and antimicrobial, that assists in wound regeneration and optimizing respiratory functions. And it helps support healthy blood glucose levels.

White Tea Leaf Extract – A luxurious brew concentrated here to effectively inhibit the making of fat cells and stimulate fat-burning metabolism.

Black Pepper Extract – The magical component, piperine, stimulates carbohydrate and fat metabolic functions. It helps absorb nutrients from foods, particularly turmeric. Piperine also breaks down fat from the body and reduces free radical oxidative damage.

Digestive Synbiotic of 10 Probiotics & Prebiotics – Research has shown that the gut’s ecosystem of trillions of microbes has an intricate link to our overall health and chronic illnesses. Therefore by feeding healthy gut bacteria their favorite food, you can reduce the risk of chronic illness and skyrocket your health and metabolism! Each probiotic and prebiotic nourishes various good bacteria and optimizes immunity functions to maximum performance.

Your gut flora will love you for the 10 nutrient-bursting probiotics and prebiotics in Greens!

1. Lactobacillus Acidophilus - La-14®
2. Lactobacillus Salivarius - Ls-33®
3. Lactobacillus Plantarum -Lp-115®
4. Lactobacillus Rhamnosus - Lr-32®
5. Bifidobacterium Lactis - Bi-07®
6. Bifidobacterium Bifidum - Bb-06™
7. Lactobacillus Fermentum - SBS-1™
8. Lactobacillus Reuteri - 1E1™
9. Bifidobacterium Longum - BI-05™
10. Isomalto-oligosaccharide 90%

Enzymes – Without enzymes, nothing in your body would function. Enzymes are the keys that bring components together and unlock metabolic processes so you can reap its benefits.

Digestive enzymes help break down food for digestion, absorb nutrients, produce energy, and so much more. With this burst of digestive enzyme nourishment daily, you can help ensure your metabolism chugs at full-steam ahead!

1. Amylase (breaks down starch)
2. Protease (breaks down protein)
3. Lipase (breaks down fat)
4. Lactase (breaks down dairy)
5. Cellulase (breaks down fiber)