Ingredients

Açaí (pronounced Ah…sah..ee’): Açaí Palm grows in tropical Central and South America, growing mainly in floodplains and wetlands. The Açaí Palm produces a crop of berries twice per year. For the indigenous peoples of the Amazon region of Brazil, Açaí fruit makes up a major component of their diet. Additionally, Açaí has become increasingly economically valuable in the region. Utilizing the berries contributes to the local economy of the rainforest without harming the trees. This is important as Açaí juice and blends are no longer limited to the Amazon region, but are now a part of the world wide market.; The fruits deteriorate rapidly after harvest, so outside the tree's growing region the fruit is generally only available as juice or fruit pulp that has been frozen or dried, preserving the high ORAC* antioxidant value of the Açaí fruit.; Low temperature dried Açaí powder is naturally rich in fiber, healthy fats, protein and organic vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin C and Potassium.; The ORAC value of To Go Brand’s açaí is preserved by a patented Infrared Low Temperature (ILT) process. The dense pigmentation of açaí is from its high antioxidant phytonutrients (flavonoid polyphenols) that give the berries their deep color. Unlike most other berries, the antioxidant power of Açaí quenches both water soluble and fat soluble free radicals. In addition, antioxidant testing (ORAC) of properly dried Açaí powder shows an extremely high and long lasting antioxidant effect.

Green Tea: Green tea (Camellia sinensis) has been a popular beverage in China and Japan for centuries. In these countries it is thought that green tea has a number of health-promoting benefits such as increasing the break down of sugar and fats for energy, detoxification, and supporting the immune and cardiovascular systems. Many of the potential health benefits of green tea are attributed to the catechins, natural polyphenols that are powerful antioxidants. There are four catechins in green tea leaves. They make up approximately 30% of the dry weight of green tea leaves, but epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the most potent of the four. Black tea leaves have a much lower content of these powerful antioxidants.

Yerba Mate: Yera Maté is a South American evergreen with white flowers and red fruit. Tea made from this herb is very popular in South America. Its medicinal parts are the dried or roasted leaves, which have proven to be a rich source of caffeine and related alkaloid compounds. Yerba Maté increases the break down of sugars and fats in the body into energy. It also energizes the force of heart contractions and increases heart rhythm. Yerbe Maté has traditionally been used for mental and physical fatigue.

Guarana: Guarana is a shrub native to Venezuela and northern Brazil. Like green tea, the seeds of the guarana fruit plant contain caffeine, and like chocolate they contain theophylline and theobromine. As such guarana seed is a central nervous system energizer. Guarana is often used as an ingredient in soft drinks in South America. It has also shown antioxidant power.

Vinpocetine: Vinpocetine is a derivative of vincamine, an alkaloid derived from the plant Vinca minor L., a member of the periwinkle family. Vinpocetine is sometimes called a “nootropic”, meaning cognition enhancer, from the Greek “noos” for mind. Vinpocetine is thought to increase both blood flow to and metabolism of the brain, thereby enhancing concentration and alertness, while simultaneously providing the brain with antioxidant protection from free radicals.; Absorption of vinpocetine is variable, especially when taken away from meals.*

Chocamine™: Chocamine™ is a proprietary, patent pending cocoa extract that has the taste, smell and proven health benefits of chocolate without the sugar, fat and dairy. Chocamine™ unique and synergistic blend is standardized for several important energizing ingredients known as methyl-xanthine alkaloids.

High Antioxidant Super Fruits Blend: The above ingredients are in a base of certified organic, high antioxidant, phytonutrient rich Super-Fruits : Organic grape, apple, pomegranate and mango fruit powders and whole grape and apple extracts (20:1).

Other Ingredients:

Balanced B Vitamins: B vitamins 1, 2, 3 (niacin), 5 and 6 in their naturally balanced ratios to support energy production.
Folic Acid: Folic Acid, also known as folate and Vitamin B9, has important neuro-supportive functions. Low concentrations of folate in the blood have been associated with poor cognitive function.
B12: B12 deficiency can result in a number of neurological effects, including cognitive changes. We use a mega dose of vitamin B-12 because absorption can be poor as people grow older.
Chromium: Chromium is an essential trace mineral that helps regulate blood sugar.
Rice Bran Soluble Fiber: Soluble fibers may have a positive effect in maintaining normal blood sugar levels by slowing the absorption of carbohydrates. It may also support normal cholesterol levels.
SteviaLite™: Stevia, also known as sweet-leaf or sugar-leaf, is a genus of about 150 species of herbs and shrubs in the sunflower family native to subtropical and tropical South America and Central America. To Go brands uses the highest grade stevia, extracted from a natural leaf used for centuries in South America and decades in India and Japan. In "over 120 articles about stevia written before 1958, and over 900 articles published to date... no author has ever reported any adverse human health consequences associated with consumption of stevia leaf." Supplement to GRAS affirmation petition no. 4G0406, submitted by the Thomas J. Lipton Company February 3, 1995.; Stevia is promoted as an exceptional aid in weight loss and weight management because it contains no calories and, at least anecdotally, reduces one's craving for sweets and fatty foods. Preliminary research data also indicates that Stevia may actually reset the hunger mechanism in some people. If so, Stevia would help people to feel satiated sooner, helping them to eat less. To maximize this effect, stevia containing products are best taken 20 minutes before meals.

*ORAC, short for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, measures the total Antioxidant Power of foods. Antioxidants disarm free radicals. These free radicals harm healthy cells, accelerating aging throughout the body. The more free radicals a food can absorb the more higher the Antioxidant Power and ORAC score. The acceptable precision of ORAC assay is 15% relative standard deviation. Any results posted reflect antioxidant capacity at time of manufacture.

The acceptable precision of ORAC assay is 15% relative standard deviation. Results posted reflect antioxidant capacity at time of manufacture.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.