Today's lifestyle puts a lot of demand on our bodies and minds. Stress, pollution, drugs, exercise, and other factors deplete our bodies of essential nutrients. To further complicate matters, many of the foods we eat have been grown in nutrient depleted soils. Others have been processed to the point of having the nutritional value of cardboard.

Scientists are finding every day new links between dietary deficiencies and disease. Zinc deficiencies are found in all autoimmune disorders. Deficiencies of zinc also leads to poor digestion, leading to impaired nutrient absorption. Chromium deficiencies are common in diabetes. Magnesium deficiencies are common in heart disease. Low levels of the amino acids phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophane are common among depressed people. In fact, chemical antidepressants work by mimicking or by preventing the breakdown of the neurotransmitters produced by these amino acids. Vitamin B6 deficiencies create the various side effects that occur in women taking "the pill", and other synthetic hormones.

WHY NOT JUST TAKE A MULTIVITAMIN?

Vitamins are known as co-enzymes. This means that they require enzymes to function. Many of these enzymes are provided by the food we eat. The body produces the remainders of the enzymes. Taking vitamins without a source of enzymes is like driving a car without a steering wheel.

Minerals also have many functions in the body. Some of these functions include electrolytes, regulation of blood pressure, controlling bleeding, and enzyme formation. Like many vitamins, some minerals also function as natural antioxidants.

Most of the vitamin supplements on the market are produced synthetically. These synthetic vitamins and minerals have an altered form that is not easily recognized by the body, and will not function the same as natural vitamins and minerals. For example, vitamin D, when produced by the body, has no adverse side effects. Synthetic vitamin D closely resembles a growth hormone that can increase the growth rate of cancers.

Most supplements also use binders that block nutrient absorption. Ginkgo Green is 100% herbal. There are no binders, fillers, coloring agents, or preservatives.

Nutrients also require a sufficient level of hydrochloric acid, in the stomach, to be absorbed. Low acid levels from aging and the use of antacids prevent vital nutrients, such as calcium, from being absorbed. Herbs have been added to Ginkgo Green that have historically been used to treat digestive problems due to low stomach acid levels. A complete line of digestive enzymes is also found in Ginkgo Green.

Ginkgo green is also a rich source of saponins. These soap-like molecules increase cell wall permeability. This allows nutrients to enter into cells easier. Saponins also hold moisture in the colon for a better growing environment for the beneficial bacteria that inhabit the colon.

Herbs also provide other beneficial compounds, such as phytoestrogens which are plant-derived estrogenic compounds, which are an average 200 to 400 times weaker than the estrogens produced by the body. Phytoestrogens regulate estrogen levels in the body by acting like estrogen when needed or by locking up estrogen receptors when estrogen levels are excessive. Phytoestrogens protect the body from hormone induced cancers.

Unlike most supplements, Ginkgo Green also provides all known amino acids. The body uses amino acids as building blocks to produce everything from hormones to hair .

Herbs also contain naturally cheated (pronounced "KEY LATED") minerals. Chelation refers to the process by which minerals are surrounded and bound to amino acids. Since amino acids are almost completely absorbed by the body, minerals bound to amino acids are absorbed more efficiently than non-chelated minerals.

IS THERE REALLY A DIFFERENCE IN GREEN DRINKS?

Yes! Not all green drinks are complete nutritionally. Green drinks made from just a few herbs will be deficient or absent in many nutrients. By blending more herbs, a more complete nutritional balance is produced.

Ginkgo Green takes advantage of the nutritional profiles of various herbs. Ginkgo Green is a blend of select herbs, each being high in specific nutrients. The result is a natural, balanced, high nutrient dietary supplement.

NUTRITIONAL AND CHEMICAL PROFILE AND HISTORICAL USES OF THE HERBS

Ginkgo biloba leaf- A, B1, B2, B3, C, calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, sodium, zinc, bioflavonoids, and pro-anthocyanidines (pycnogenols). Used to improve blood flow, to improve memory, to treat tinnitus, to inhibit blood clotting, for the treatment of macular degeneration, to improve glucose metabolism, and as an antioxidant.

Plantain leaf- A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, folic acid, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc. Contains all 18 essential amino acids. Used as a pain relieving anti-inflammatory, and lymphatic tonic. Plantain leaf promotes healing due to its allantoin content (the same healing component found in Comfrey root)..

Nettle leaf- A, complete B complex, C, D, calcium, chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, sulfur, tin, trace minerals, zinc, bioflavonoids, saponins, acetylcholine and serotonin. Used as an antidepressant, as an antibiotic and antifungal, to remove uric and lactic acids, to dissolve kidney stones, to regulate the thyroid, to reduce body fat, to increase energy, to treat anemia and ulcers, to strengthen tissues, and as a mild laxative. Considered a tonic to the adrenals, kidney, and liver. Regulates the intestinal flora.

Bee pollen- A complete food containing all known amino acids, all known vitamins and minerals, and thousands of enzymes. Also provides fatty acids, sterols, and antibodies. Used to boost energy, to balance the endocrine system, to treat depression, and as an antitumor and antiseptic.

Spirulina- B complex, carotenes, C, D, E, K, calcium, copper, germanium, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulfur, zinc, trace minerals, bioflavonoids, all 8 essential amino acids, chlorophyll, phycocyanin gamma linolenic acid (GLA), RNA, DNA, SOD, enzymes, glycolipids, sulfolipids. Spirulina has also been shown to inhibit certain viruses.62% amino acid content, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, essential fatty acids, richest natural source of B-12. Easily digested. It'a a planktonic blue-green algae found in warm water alkaline volcanic lakes. One of it's main abilities is inhibiting viral penetration into the cell membrane. Studies are being done on the inhibition of replication of the AIDS virus and the Herpes virus. Studies also show this herb can prevent or inhibit cancers growth. Is also an immune stimulant and builder. Sometimes alleviates symptoms of arthritic conditions.
Chlorella- Is a micro-algae, 62% amino acid content, chlorophyll, beta carotene (vit A), C, E, K, B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid, biotin, choline, and inositol. Phosphorus, potassium, magnesium sulfur, iron, calcium, manganese, copper, zinc, iodine, cobalt, and trace elements. stimulates the immune system, removes toxic metal in the system, May lower blood-sugar levels, Enhances the growth of animals, Increased the concentration of hemoglobin, an iron-containing pigment found in Red blood cells, May help in reducing cholesterol., May protect the liver during malnutrition. B complex, carotenes, C, E, K, calcium, copper, germanium, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, 19 amino acids including all 8 essential amino acids, chlorophyll, RNA, DNA, Chlorella Growth Factor. Chlorella pulls heavy metals from the body and stimulates the growth of intestinal flora.

Licorice root- A, complete B complex; except B12, C, E, calcium, chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, sodium, tin, zinc, lecithin, coumarins, fatty acids (caprylic, hexonic, and palmitic), bioflavonoids, saponins, phytoestrogens, salicylic acid (aspirin). Used as an immune stimulant, as an antioxidant, as an adaptogen, as an anti-inflammatory, as a liver and kidney tonic, to build nerve tissue, to remove arterial plaque, to reduce body fat, to treat hypoglycemia, as an antiseptic, to treat ulcers, as an antispasmodic, as a laxative and expectorant. Regulates the intestinal flora.

Watercress- A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, biotin, C, D, E, calcium, cobalt, copper, germanium, iodine, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, trace elements, vanadium, zinc, bioflavonoids. Used an immune stimulant, as an antioxidant, as a liver and kidney tonic, to alkalinize the blood, to dissolve gallstones, to increase energy, to boost metabolism, to enhance oxygen utilization, to cleanse the blood and colon, as a diuretic, and as a mild laxative.

Milk thistle seed- A, B1, B2, B3, C, calcium, chromium, cobalt, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, tin, and bioflavonoids. Used as a liver protectant and healer, to treat spleen problems, to protect the kidneys, as an antioxidant, and to protect the system from heavy metal damage. Milk thistle raises levels of SOD, interferon, and T-lymphocytes

Schisandra berries- A, B1, B2, B3, C, calcium, cobalt, chromium, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, and saponins. Used to calm the nervous system, as an antioxidant, to increase vision, as an adaptogen, to increase enzymatic metabolism of liver toxins, to increase production of digestive enzymes, to protect the liver, to remove toxins from the body, and as a cough suppressant. Regulates intestinal flora.

Dandelion leaf- A, B complex, C, D, calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, sodium, saponins, and phytoestrogens. Used as a cancer treatment, a liver stimulant and tonic, to alkalinize the blood, to increase digestive acid levels, to lower cholesterol, as a diuretic, to cleanse the blood, as a lymphatic tonic, to improve circulation, as a mild laxative, and as a pain reliever. Regulates intestinal flora.

Parsley leaf- A, B complex, C, calcium, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, tin, zinc, coumarins, bioflavonoids, and phytoestrogens. Used as an antiseptic, to lower blood pressure, as an antitumor compound, to dissolve kidney and gallbladder stones, as a liver stimulant, as a kidney tonic, to treat hypoglycemia, as a diuretic, and as a laxative.

Gotu kola- A, B1, B2, B3, C, calcium, cobalt, chromium, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, sodium, tin, zinc, and saponins. Used as a nerve tonic, as an antioxidant, to alkalinize the blood, to reduce inflammations, for skin disorders, to stimulate healing, to lower cholesterol, to heal ulcers, to lower blood pressure, as an antiseptic, to increase the memory and lifespan, to purify the blood, and as a smooth muscle relaxant. Regulates the intestinal flora. Gotu kola, unlike kola nut, does not contain caffeine.

Chickweed- A, complete B complex, C, D, calcium, chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, sodium, tin, zinc, lecithin, fatty acids, bioflavonoids, and saponins. Used to reduce body fat; especially cellulite, to remove plaque from arteries, as an antioxidant, to build nerve tissue, to regulate the thyroid, to dissolve cysts and tumors, to alkalinize the blood, to heal ulcers, to remove "fossilized" mucous from the colon, to neutralize toxins, as a lymphatic and glandular tonic, to stimulate healing, and as a laxative. Regulates intestinal flora.

Papaya leaf- A, C, calcium, potassium, traces of other minerals, and digestive enzymes. Used to improve digestion, to prevent and heal ulcers, to treat cancer, and to reduce inflammation.

Alfalfa- A, complete B complex, C, D, E, K, octacosanol, U, boron, calcium, chromium, cobalt, fluoride, iron, manganese, magnesium, selenium, silicon, sodium, sulfur, tin, trace minerals, zinc, coumarins, 8 digestive enzymes, all 18 essential amino acids, fatty acids, and saponins. Alfalfa is the richest source of phytoestrogens. Used to stimulate the pituitary gland, to protect from radiation poisoning, to neutralize acids and poisons in the body, to treat arthritis and cancer, to strengthen the tissues, to treat ulcers, to strengthen bones, to rebuild teeth, and to cleanse the colon. Regulates the intestinal flora.

Kelp- A, complete B complex, C, D, E, K, boron, bromine, calcium, chromium, cobalt, copper, gold, iodine, iron, lithium, manganese, magnesium, nickel, phosphorus, potassium, rubidium, selenium, silicon, silver, sodium, strontium, vanadium, other trace minerals, enzymes, fatty acids, nucleic acids, and saponins. Used to reduce body fat, to regulate the thyroid, as an antioxidant, to protect from radiation poisoning, to purify the blood, to lower cholesterol and remove arterial plaque, to increase energy, to remove heavy metals and other toxins from the body, to strengthen heart function, to strengthen nerves, glandular, and hormone systems, to stimulate the immune system, to treat allergies, to dissolve tumors, to reduce an enlarged prostate, to reduce lymphatic swellings, as a bowel soother and laxative, and to remove toxins; including metabolic byproducts of yeast, from the colon. Regulates the intestinal flora.

Oatgrass- A, B complex, C, E, G, K, calcium, chromium, cobalt, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, tin, and protease inhibitors. Used as an antidepressant, as a nervine, as an antioxidant, to support the endocrine glands, to treat estrogen deficiency, to strengthen bones and other tissues, to stabilize blood sugar levels, as an antiviral (protease inhibitors) and antitumor (protease inhibitors), antibacterial, to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, to treat thyroid problems, to treat drug withdrawal and hyperactivity, and as a laxative. Oatgrass feeds the intestinal flora.

Juniper berries- A, B1, B2, B3, C, D, E, calcium, chromium, cobalt, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, tin, zinc, and insulin-like compounds. Used as an antiseptic (contains the same active ingredient in tea tree oil, and the antiviral compound gallotannin), as an antioxidant, to remove acids and other toxins from the blood, to strengthen the nervous system, to strengthen the vision, to dissolve kidney stones, as a pancreatic and adrenal tonic, to treat diabetes, as a diuretic, and to increase stomach acid and enzymes.

Amla- A, B1, B2, B3, C, D, E, calcium, chromium, cobalt, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, tin, zinc, bioflavonoids, and saponins. Used as an antiseptic, antioxidant, and antispasmodic, to strengthen the vascular system, and to treat cancers. Regulates the intestinal flora.

RECOMMENDED USE: Take up to 1 teaspoon straight or mixed in juice or water 1/2 hour before meals. It is recommended that those with allergies start with small doses.

Note: The herbal claims being made are based on historical uses and scientific research from outside the U.S.A. They have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA. The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a guide for the diagnosis or treatment of any disease.