Green Tea Extract comes from the natural dried leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) and has been used for thousands of years in Asia as a beverage and an herbal a substance used in managing discomfort. Green Tea Extract contains natural caffeine that can activate the central nervous system, which in turn increases the body’s ability to burn extra calories and unwanted fat. This process is known as Thermogenesis. More importantly, Green Tea Extract is an excellent source of potent, bioflavonoid rich compounds that are high in polyphenols, which are a special class of bioflavonoids. Catechins, and in particular (-) Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), is the most important polyphenol and has the strongest antioxidant action. Research has shown that EGCG is more powerful than vitamin E in neutralizing free radicals.

An interesting, yet little known, fact about Green Tea is that it is rich in fluoride and therefore can Enhance reduce tooth decay. Green Tea Extract has also been successfully used in the Favorable Effects of respiratory and digestive related conditions and to boost Defense mechanism of body function.

In this age of nutritional awareness and health consciousness, the search for the perfect food has led to an amazing vegetable micro-organism called spirulina. Spirulina, a type of Blue Green Algae, is nature's most nutritious whole food.

Containing hundreds of nutrients, working synergistically to maximize potency and effectiveness, spirulina is the most complete source of vitamins and minerals on Earth. It is a natural source of beta-carotene, non-toxic iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, chlorophyll, calcium, amino acids, protein, gamma linolenic acid (GLA) and other antioxidants. It is, in fact, a complete source of all the natural vitamins and minerals that the body needs on a daily basis.

This modern miracle plant is actually as old as the Earth itself. It occupies a unique biological niche in the plant kingdom. Spirulina is a freshwater blue-green algae. This microscopic plant descended from the world's first photosynthetic life form. It is composed of transparent, bubble-thin cells stacked end-to-end, forming a spiral filament. What makes spirulina unique is that all the nutrition contained in this miracle plant is easily and totally digestible.

Ancient cultures were aware of spirulina as an exceptional, life-generating food source and held its remarkable energizing and rejuvenating properties in high esteem. The Aztecs considered it a Sacred Power Plant. Priests and warriors sustained themselves (at times, solely) on dried spirulina wafers. In 1980, when spirulina was first made commercially available, it was called 'the food of the future'. NASA has chosen spirulina as an ideal food to grow on space stations. It is the most efficient, oxygen-generating, high-potency food known to man.

Spirulina is so easily digestible that no laboratory synthesizing is required to extract its nutrients. Its amino acids are delivered in an essentially free-form state for instantaneous assimilation. Within moments, its concentrated nutrients, enzymes and living essences are absorbed into the bloodstream without the momentous loss of energy incurred in the digestion of ordinary foods.

Eighteenth century Englishmen thought the tightly hand-rolled balls of green tea resembled gunpowder pellets and the name stuck. Due to its tightly rolled nature, it keeps its freshness better than any other tea. The unique taste of this certified organic green tea can be enhanced with a twig of fresh mint or lemon zest. This tea is a refreshing after-meal treat because the zingy Peppermint cleanses the palate.

Rising in the east, Green Sunrise starts your day. A delicious Organic blend of green tea and tangerine peels, this tea calls you gently from your slumber. A loose tea with subtle tangerine tranquility and therapeutic green tea goodness, Enhances you find your balance to take on another day.