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What Are The Benefits Of Cupuacu?

Cupuacu is a member of the chocolate family and is a fruit about the size of a cantaloupe. Like chocolate, quantifying the beneficial effects of cupuacu has become a major research initiative for nutrition scientists. The cupuacu fruit contains another type of antioxidant phytonutrients called polyphenols. You may be familiar with polyphenols from other common medicinal plants, notably green tea and grape seeds.

Scientists have discovered that the polyphenols in cupuacu, named theograndins, are entirely unique and have never been seen before in other plants. Theograndins have potent antioxidant activity, providing cardiovascular protective and immune supportive benefits. Some of the reported benefits of cupuacu include:

• Increased ability to fight disease.
• More youthful, healthier looking hair and skin.
• Lower cholesterol levels.
• Increased libido and stamina.
• A cell-protective antioxidant cocktail.

As if theograndins weren't enough, further analysis has shown that the cupuacu fruit contains at least nine other known antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin A, making it a well-rounded antioxidant cocktail unto it's own.

Also, as found with the acai fruit, cupuacu contains essential fatty acids that help reduce cholesterol and increase energy.

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Fruta Vida means "Fruit of Life" and that is what thousands of happy customers that drink it every day feel that it's helping them live their best life; losing weight and gaining energy! This nutrient-dense juice formula is consumed daily by young and old to deliver energizing goodness to their bodies and minds. Look Good, Feel Good with this incredible anti-aging formula.

• Greater energy and stamina!
• Improved mental focus and alertness!
• Aids in weight loss/weight management!
• More youthful, healthier-looking skin and hair!
• Better, more restful sleep!

Our unique blend of Açaí, Cupuaçu, and Yerba Maté will delight your taste buds, but that's not all. This vitality drink will also treat you to improved energy and a veritable feast of antioxidants, anthocyanins, polyphenols, plus other important vitamins and nutrients.

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The Healthy Energy Drink

A number of scientists are worried about highly caffeinated beverages like Red Bull, Rockstar, Monster and Full Throttle.

The often bizarre combination of ingredients in these drinks prompted three researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the University of Queensland in Australia to examine what is known - and not known - about the contents of these beverages, which are sold alongside sodas and sport drinks in supermarkets, drugstores and highway rest stops.

Their review of all the studies in English in the scientific literature, published last November in The Mayo Clinic proceedings, led them to question both the effectiveness and safety of these energy drinks

That's where Fruta Vida comes in! Nutrient dense Fruta Vida is not made up of a list of questionable ingredients, but instead contains just three South American all-natural botanicals, Acai, Cupuacu and Yerba Mate and is proven to help you lose weight, have more energy, and increase your stamina through the day.

Fruta Vida is the healthiest drink you'll find anywhere and is consumed daily by young and old to deliver energizing goodness to their bodies and minds. All-natural, organic, and tasting like chocolate berries, our Fruta Vida is the Premium Healthy Energy Drink!

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Fruta Vida - The Healthy Energy Drink

A number of scientists are worried about highly caffeinated beverages like Red Bull, Rockstar, Monster and Full Throttle.
 
The often bizarre combination of ingredients in these drinks prompted three researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the University of Queensland in Australia to examine what is known - and not known - about the contents of these beverages, which are sold alongside sodas and sport drinks in supermarkets, drugstores and highway rest stops.
 
Their review of all the studies in English in the scientific literature, published in November in The Mayo Clinic Proceedings, led them to question both the effectiveness and safety of these energy drinks.
 
That's where Fruta Vida comes in! Nutrient dense Fruta Vida is not made up of a list of questionable ingredients, but instead contains just three South American all-natural botanicals, Acai, Cupuacu and Yerba Mate and is proven to help you lose weight, have more energy, and increase your stamina through the day.
 
Fruta Vida is the healthiest drink you'll find anywhere and is consumed daily by young and old to deliver energizing goodness to their bodies and minds. All-natural, organic, and tasting like chocolate berries, our Fruta Vida is the Premium Healthy Energy Drink!
 
Fruta Vida means "Fruit of Life" and that is what thousands of happy customers that drink it every day feel -  it's helping them live their best life; losing weight and gaining energy!

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What is Pro Ionic Silver? In this season of colds and flu, Ionic silver is the safest and best all-around natural antibiotic germ fighter. Today, silver is being used in swimming pool filters, food cutting boards, bandages, burn dressings, and water filters for NASA. The body has an innate ability to rejuvenate and restore itself to optimum health. When taken daily, Ionic Silver acts as optimal immune system supporter by helping the body fight invaders.

What is Pro Vitamin Complete? With so many products on the market today boasting their formulas are the best, no other product comes close to the vast array of the 178 extremely bio-available, naturally occurring nutrients in our Pro Vitamin Complete, which includes;

• Essential Vitamins
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What is Fruta Vida? Fruta Vida means "Fruit of Life" and that is what thousands of happy customers that drink it every day feel that it's helping them live their best life; losing weight and gaining energy! This nutrient-dense juice formula is consumed daily by young and old to deliver energizing goodness to their bodies and minds. Look Good, Feel Good with this incredible anti-aging formula.

• Greater energy and stamina!
• Improved mental focus and alertness!
• Aids in weight loss/weight management!
• More youthful, healthier-looking skin and hair!
• Better, more restful sleep!

Our unique blend of Açaí, Cupuaçu, and Yerba Maté will delight your taste buds, but that's not all. This vitality drink will also treat you to improved energy and a veritable feast of antioxidants, anthocyanins, polyphenols, plus other important vitamins and nutrients.

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Cupuacu - The Fruit of the Future

When foreigners visit the rainforest, native Amazonians will often offer them Cupuacu - the "taste of the Amazon." However, this delicious fruit also happens to be a potent health resource. It contains unique antioxidant phytonutrients called polyphenols. The marvelous discovery about the polyphenols in Cupuacu (theograndins) is that they are totally unique, and have never been seen before. Like Acai, Cupuacu is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, and essential fatty acids, and is traditionally known for its nutritive, energizing, and tonic properties.

Aside from its wonderful taste, Cupuacu has some amazing health properties, and scientists are very excited about its potential to deliver a superb boost to human health. Some call it "A Pharmacy In A Fruit." Further analysis of this amazing fruit has revealed that, in addition to the health boosting theograndins (superior antioxidants), it contains at least nine other antioxidants, including the powerful vitamins C and A. This makes the Cupuacu a real "one stop shop" for antioxidant replenishment. It is also rich in Vitamins B1, B2, & B3 (Niacin), as well as essential fatty acids and amino acids.

Indigenous tribes, as well as local communities along the Amazon River, have cultivated Cupuacu as a primary food source for generations. While Amazonians use the fruit's juice to help women in labor, the fruit's seeds are utilized by the indigenous Tikuna people for abdominal pains. The antioxidants in Cupuacu are extremely potent and provide outstanding cardiovascular and immune system benefits.

Some of the health benefits in this delicious fruit are: It can help increase your libido, help protect your heart, boost your energy and stamina, help build and strengthen your immune system, lower cholesterol levels, and even make your skin more healthy and younger looking. It is also a cell-protective antioxidant cocktail.

Like the Acai Berry, the naturally occurring carbohydrates in the Cupuacu fruit help to provide your body with sustained energy and stamina. Cupuacu stimulates the immune system naturally, while increasing both energy and stamina without the nervousness or "jitters" that can be caused by synthetic caffeine sources.

Respected food critic, Andrew Zimmern, forecasts that Cupuacu will become an extremely popular food choice for health conscious consumers in America, over the next few years.

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Fruta Vida means "Fruit of Life" and that is what thousands of happy customers that drink it every day feel; that it's helping them live their best life!

This nutrient-dense juice is consumed daily by young and old to deliver energizing goodness to their bodies and minds.

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Studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world. Açaí is a superfood berry that tastes like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate and it is nature's perfect energy fruit!

Feel Energized! Less Stress!

Cupuaçu is related to cacao (chocolate) and acts like caffeine to provide energy and alertness but, unlike most energy drinks or caffeine, there are no bad effects or crash afterward and it is also known to increase libido and stamina!

Lose Weight! Increased Libido!

Yerba Maté has many admirers around the world as a natural stimulant devoid of side effects. Maté's ability to provide energy and mental alertness has a milder and safer effect on the body than caffeine or other stimulants!

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These are just some of the benefits attributed to our high energy, smooth feeling, great tasting Fruta Vida! This nutrient-dense juice is consumed daily by young and old to deliver energizing goodness to their bodies and minds.

Everyday Energy!

"I used to be worn out by 3pm every day and so overwhelmed that I would need a nap just to function. I tried lots of things like diet pills, energy drinks and things from the health food store, but nothing seemed to make a difference until I tried Fruta Vida. Almost right away I noticed a change. Now I wake up every morning refreshed and feel like a new person with energy all day!" K.B.

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Fruta Vida Helped Multiple Sclerosis, Depression, Anemia, Fatigue And Weight

Great Success Story From Christine Johnson regarding Fruta Vida....

My name is Christine Johnson, and Fruta Vida has given me a new outlook on life. I am currently 37 years old. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, December 20, 1994.

I am a nurse and was going through denial with all the symptoms that my body was showing me at that time. While taking care of one of my clients, my legs felt extremely weak. I hurried to place my client on the bed, and stumbled to call my supervisor.

I was rushed to the emergency room, where after several tests, I was surprised to hear the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. I stayed in the hospital for 5 days. My family was in such a stupor when they heard this. While laying in that hospital bed and listening to what the doctors were saying, I fell into a deep depression. I came to realize that the fatigue, numbness in my hands and feet, body pain, visual disturbance, and insomnia, were all symptoms that I did not want to accept.

I went to several doctors, hoping to get a second and third opinion. I prayed and hoped that one of these neurologists would be my miracle doctor to tell me that I was misdiagnosed and could fix what was wrong with me. I tried to go back to work, however, my body would not cooperate with my mind. I did not have the energy to do what I was able to do in the past. I was out of work, and placed on disability by the state. I tried so many different vitamins and supplements to GET BETTER. I was lost in depression and denial.

I was introduced to Fruta Vida in January 2005 by someone who heard the potential of the Acai berry on the Oprah show. I was not impressed or curious to find out about this product because I had tried so many other health beverages, only to be left disappointed. I tried that sample of the Fruta Vida beverage and was impressed, first with the taste. It had a natural berry taste. Within minutes, I could feel a difference in my body. I was in disbelief and kept telling myself that this was all in my head. The next day, I called to place my order for Fruta Vida. I was ready to prove that this was just a temporary fix, and that I would soon feel the same old way again.

I was prescribed the following meds when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Provogil, which is an anti fatigue drug: Ambien, a sleep enhancer: B12 injections for energy; and Zorlorft for depression. I also have low iron (anemia) and was told that if my iron level continued to fall, I would need a blood transfusion. The energy that I got from Fruta Vida was so impressive. I felt better taking a natural product, compared to all the drugs listed above.

During the month of August 2005, I went for a check up, and was told that I had a trace of Lupus and would need to do follow-up testing to confirm. About 6 months passed, and I refused to check this out. I did not want to hear any more bad news. I kept taking my Fruta Vida and trying to go on and be positive. Finally, I made a doctors appointment for my check up and blood work. The few days that I had to wait, felt like years, but it was well worth it just to hear the news. My iron level was a whopping 13.1. My doctor was impressed, and asked to confirm if I had low iron. I told her yes, and she stated that 13.1 is great for a woman.

Now for the scary question, the Lupus? My doctor informed me that I did not have any thing that showed any sign of Lupus. She asked what I am doing to achieve all this, and I was proud to let her know about Fruta Vida. While Fruta Vida gives me the energy during the day, it also allows me to have a good night's sleep.

It's now 2 years that I have been faithfully taking Fruta Vida. I no longer take the prescriptions listed above. I was able to go back to work as a school nurse in January 2007. I work at a Junior High School where you need all the energy you can obtain. I love every minute of it. This has been the greatest challenge to me. I keep my Fruta Vida in the refrigerator in my office at work. This gives me what I need to complete my day.

The greatest thing about taking Fruta Vida is not just the effects while consuming the drink, it's the results after. As you can see from the pictures I sent you, I was 237 pounds before taking Fruta Vida. I am now 155. I don't need anyone to tell me about Fruta Vida. I am a natural product of Fruta Vida." Christine Johnson - Palm Bay, Florida

Healthy Hair Starts From Inside Your Body! Pro Vitamin Complete & Fruta Vida Are The Answer

Why Are Pro Vitamin Complete and Fruta Vida the People’s Choice to Promote Hair Growth and minimize thinning around the hair line…?

Question: What is in Pro Vitamin Complete that Helps My Hair To Grow Long and Strong as Well as my nails and My Skin/Complexion to Be So Much Brighter?

Answer: There are a combination of vitamins that makes it work so well. Below is a list of what each vitamin does for the hair.

Biotin

Thickens the hair strand.

Essential for preventing hair loss and may help prevent your hair from turning gray prematurely.

Some experts believe that biotin prevents the hair from going grey and also that it could prevent hair loss.

Vitamin B1 (thiamin)

It is essential for healthy growth of hair, skin, muscles, brain and nervous system. Isuseful in times of stress and have also been used to treat fatigue, irritability, and depression.

One of the major roles it plays is helping the body convert carbohydrates and fat into energy.

It is also essential for normal growth and development, and helps to maintain proper functioning of the heart and the nervous and digestive systems

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

A water-soluble vitamin that supports energy metabolism and biosynthesis of a number of compounds through its coenzyme forms, flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) and flavin adenine mononucleotide (FMN).

It is vital for normal reproduction, growth, repair and development of body tissues including the skin, hair, nails, connective tissue and immune system.

Prevents dandruff and helps with the absorption of iron.

Vitamin B3 (niacin)

Promotes healthy blood circulation to the scalp--this carries other vitamins, minerals and nutrients needed for healthy hair.

*It’s mainly influential in alleviating stress, a principal cause of many hair problems

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Plays a role in healthy hair growth and can prevent graying and hair loss

Is an essential vitamin to aid in the formation of healthy red blood cells and supports more vital bodily functions than any other vitamin.

Vitamin B9 (folic acid or folate)

Works closely with vitamins B6 and B12 as well as the nutrients betaine and Sadenosylmethionine (SAMe) to control blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine.

Vitamin B9 folic acid has a direct effect on lessening depression. It helps regulate sleep, and appetite.
It is crucial for proper brain function and plays an important role in mental and emotional health.
Cell renewal to grow hair

Vitamin B12

Considered the most potent vitamin and is one of the last true vitamins that has been classified. Vitamin B12 is an especially important vitamin for maintaining healthy nerve cells and it aids in the production of DNA and RNA, the body's genetic material.

Vitamin B12 also works closely together with vitamin B9 (folate) to regulate the formation of red blood cells and to help iron function better in the body which in turn provide constant supplies of blood and oxygen to the hair.

 A deficiency can result in damaged hair, slow hair growth, shedding, and overall hair loss.

Vitamin A

Works to keep the hair follicle lubricated, which adds to the healthy appearance of your hair.
Vitamin A is also essential for healthy skin and vision.

Beta carotene and Vitamin A (retinol) go hand in hand as beta carotene is converted into vitamin A in humans and other mammals. Both beta carotene and vitamin A are crucial in protecting cell membranes and stimulating bone growth. This cell membrane protection is what makes beta carotene and vitamin A beneficial to maintaining the healthy hair inside and outside of the hair follicle.

*Overuse of vitamin A, however, can lead to hair loss. This hair loss can be reversed by simply cutting down on the amount of vitamin A you are taking. Taking too much

vitamin A can also cause nausea, vomiting, headaches and altered states of consciousness.

Vitamin C

It is a known fact that as an anti-oxidant it is a natural detoxifier that helps to get rid of the toxins found in the skin and organs resulting from the unhealthy foods we eat and the polluted air we breathe.

It also helps promote proper blood circulation to the skin and scalp allowing hair follicles to get the nutrients they need to grow healthy hair.

In addition, it helps maintain healthy blood capillaries that carry the nutrients to the hair follicles.

According to Merck Pharmaceuticals, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is crucial in the formation of, growth of, and repair of bone and connective tissue which includes blood vessels and skin.

The scalp holds the hair follicle and the blood vessels that carry nourishment to the hair. The scalp also secretes sebum or oil to moisturize the hair.

Vitamin C helps to nourish the hair follicle so hair can grow properly and keeps the scalp healthy so it can produce enough sebum to keep the hair moisturized and prevent it from breaking.

*A deficiency in vitamin C can result in dry, brittle hair. How this relates to hair is linked to the scalp which is made of skin and a multitude of blood vessels.

Vitamin E Vitamin E is an antioxidant that stimulates the scalp by increasing blood circulation. An increase in blood circulation makes more nutrients available to the hair follicles so they can grow stronger, healthier hair. It is also believed to enhance the immune system, which can also help prevent hair loss.

*Women who are trying to become pregnant should avoid taking supplemental vitamin E as it has been proven that it can contribute to congenital heart defects in the fetus when taken during the time of fertilization.

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What Is Cupuacu & What Are The Benefits Of Cupuacu

"The Taste of Brazil" Cupuaçu is a primary food source of the Amazon.
Due to its many health benefits, Cupuaçu is called "A Pharmacy in a Fruit."

Some of the reported benefits of Cupuaçu include:
Increases libido
Boosts immune system
Reduces the signs of aging and promotes younger-looking skin
Increases energy and stamina
Increases your body's ability to fight disease and cancer cells
Helps to lower cholesterol levels
Works as a cell-protective antioxidant drink
Destroys free radicals

Did you know . . .

The antioxidants in Cupuaçu are extremely potent and provide outstanding cardiovascular and immune system benefits. This is because antioxidants are essential to help us neutralize free radicals, the compounds that often cause the body to grow wrinkled and develop degenerative disease. Powerful antioxidants are also an excellent way to strengthen your cardiovascular system as they protect artery walls from the damage that can lead to heart disease by destroying the damage free radicals cause.

The marvelous discovery about the polyphenols in Cupuaçu is that they are totally unique, and have never been seen before. This new revelation is causing a stir in scientific circles and has prompted experts to give the new polyphenols in Cupuaçu their own name. These theograndins are excellent antioxidants, and can help you achieve optimum health the natural way. Theograndins found in Cupuaçu were uniquely effective at possibly destroying colon cancer cells, among others.

The fruit also contains essential fatty acids, such as the Omegas 3 and 6. These fatty acids help to reduce 'bad' cholesterol and keep the good cholesterol intact. This mix of antioxidants and essential fatty acids makes it an essential ingredient in the fight to maintain a healthy heart and cardiovascular system.

The Tikuna tribesmen of the Amazon have used Cupuaçu fruit and pulp as a natural source of energy, much like the energy found in caffeine in dark chocolate. Cupuaçu juice has even been used by Shamen to help with abdominal discomfort and midwives to help ease strong labor pains.

The fruit provides a host of healthy benefits for the body, especially for those who live in our stressful, fast paced world. It stimulates the immune system naturally, while increasing both energy and stamina without the nervousness or "jitters" that can be caused by other, synthetic caffeine sources.

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Fruta Vida Acai Juice Helped With ADHD Symptoms

"Thank you for bringing about a product that makes you feel so good, day after day.  I didn't realize just how good it made me feel until I took a 4 day trip and didn't bring my Fruta Vida with me.  I got up the first morning and felt so sluggish and down right lazy without it.  I will never go on another trip without my Fruta Vida.  It is definitely my wonder drug.  It gets me going in the morning, and keeps me going for the rest of the day.

For years I was a hairdresser, and of course, I thought my hair had to look better than everyone else's.  It didn't because it barely grew.  Now thanks to Fruta Vida, my hair and my nails are growing like crazy, and my skin looks youthful again.

My husband didn't want to try it, and when he saw how excited I was over it, he did.  Now every morning we're fighting over who gets the first ounce.  But I've saved the best for last.

I have a 13 year old son who was diagnosed with A.D.H.D. when he was 6 years old.  It has really been tough on us taking him to different psychiatrists and psychologists.  Every new doctor would put him on different medications for the disorder.  None of them worked.  If anything, it made his condition worse.

A month ago, I decided to take him off of his prescriptions and let him try Fruta Vida.  It's amazing.  He is a different child.  He says he feels more alert at school and can pay better attention in class.  The teachers are shocked because he's so much more cooperative.  The meds he was on were not downers, just something to help him concentrate, but they made him angry.  Thanks to Fruta Vida, he's a happy kid for the first time I can remember.

Thank you for this wonderful product.  I'm a life time user, and so are my husband and son."

Testimonial from Candi T, Louisiana

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Increase Your Defense Against Bacterial Or Viral Infections

 
Making your immune system work for you!

You and a friend step into a crowded elevator and immediately notice two people coughing and sneezing up a storm. Within a couple of days you come down with a bad cold and blame it on that elevator ride. Yet your friend, exposed to the same germs at the same time, remains perfectly healthy.

What made the difference? The power of the immune system. The strength of our immune system is what makes the difference between who stays healthy and who doesn't. The one with the immune system functioning below normal has an increased risk of getting sick. It's shocking how much your immune system can affect how you feel!

From getting a cold or the flu, to having bad food poisoning, from infections to slow healing injuries to allergies, from lack of energy to just feeling “not right” — a properly working immune system is the key to helping you feel better in so many ways.

Electro Response is an immune support supplement and helps to support and may help to normalize a deficient, inadequate or hyperactive immune system, thereby acting as an aid to restoring the proper functioning of the defense mechanisms of the body. ER is safe and all-natural.

Developed by a Medical Doctor, ER has been used by thousands of people who want to help support their immune system function and, in doing so, to support their goals for improving their health and wellness.

Electro Response (ER) is a unique proprietary product that is available exclusively from Pro Image International.

Let's talk about the importance of your immune system. You can't feel it or see it. You can't take its pulse or its temperature. But out of sight and out of mind, your immune system is quietly and constantly patrolling your body to detect and destroy infectious microbes. It is your most powerful protector, working tirelessly around the clock to keep you safe.

Here are some very good reasons to keep your immune system healthy:

• In 2004, 61,472 people in the United States died of influenza or pneumonia, making those diseases together the eighth leading cause of death.
• Each year, around 215,000 people in the United States die from a severe bacterial infection known as sepsis, which is more than the number who die from breast, colorectal, pancreatic, and prostate cancers combined.
• Worldwide, measles killed about 450,000 people in 2004, most of them children.
• Tuberculosis, once considered under control, was responsible for 1.7 million deaths the same year.

At the same time, infectious diseases are emerging around the globe in such forms as bird flu and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Although the confirmed number of deaths from bird flu is small, experts fear a bird flu pandemic could take a vast toll on human life.

HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B & C, herpes zoster, sinusitis and asthma are all associated with an immune system that has been compromised. Even inflammation and pain caused by such conditions as fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis, for example, are the result of a depressed or compromised immune system.

And, for that matter, allergies are an example of an immune response gone awry.

Usually your immune system is quite effective in warding off disease. But sometimes things go wrong. A bacterium, virus, or other pathogen might make it past your immune defenses and make you sick.

Your immune system is a precious asset. It protects you from the ceaseless assaults of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Give it support. Give it ER from Pro Image International. It's shocking how much your immune system can affect how you feel!

What Is ER?

ER is a natural immune support supplement that can be used by any age person.

ER is a proprietary blend of natural extracts. The components are extracted in a specific and particular way, and mixed together. This specific manufacturing protocol is at the heart of ER's effectiveness and not the ingredients.

How does ER work?

ER helps to support the main cells of the immune system, called macrophages,* with the purpose of supporting and helping to improve their functions.

Many products making claims about boosting the immune system comprise a concoction of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and/or herbs. These nutritional components do not work on the immune system directly, but rather in a supplemental role providing antioxidant agents that eliminate free radicals which, in a sense, lifts the work load from the immune system.

All-natural ER is not reliant on just nutrients. It acts to simply support the key blood cells of the immune system. When your body is capable of normalizing a deficient, inadequate or hyperactive immune system, you have a greater chance of restoring the proper functioning of the defense mechanisms of the body.

*Macrophage is a type of white blood cell that ingests (takes in) foreign material. Macrophages are key players in the immune response to foreign invaders such as infectious microorganisms. Macrophages help destroy bacteria, protozoa, and tumor cells. They also release substances that stimulate other cells of the immune system.

The easy way to support your immune system.

There are many difficult and indirect ways to boost your immune system that take a lot of time and energy. ER is an easy method to help you support your immune system quickly and easily, in addition to a good diet and exercise.

The immune system is highly complex and cannot be seen in a simple linear domino effect of chemical and cell reactions but rather in a circular effect of balancing trapeze artists whose wires constantly criss-cross.

We call ER an immune booster, however, the true classification of ER is that of a supporting supplement that may help to support the key blood cells associated with your immune system.

Safe and Effective

ER can be used by any person who is suffering from a weakened immune system, whether caused from a poor diet, pollution, or bacterial or viral infections. Many people choose to use ER in order to simply support and maintain a strong immune system in the quest for a continuing higher quality of life and good overall health.

The ER immune support supplement is completely harmless to your health. There is a complete absence of any toxic effects, even when administered at very high dosages. It is safe for use by pregnant or lactating mothers, children and babies

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Fruta Vida - Three times the benefits - in one bottle - Acai, Yerba Mate & Cupuacu

Fruta Vida is One of the healthiest energizing drinks found anywhere - and it tastes great!

Acai, known as "The Wine of the Amazon" is a Brazilian Rainforest "super berry" that has been described on television shows and in books, and is thought to be one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world.  Some of the reported benefits of acai include:

• Greater energy/stamina.
• Improved mental focus.
• Better sleep.
• Improved digestion.
• Improved sexual function.
• Boosts your immune system.

The acai berry is harvested naturally from the depths of the rain forests of Brazil, by the people who have been using it for thousands of years. Acai is the only super berry on the market that has everything that you need, naturally from only the berry itself. It packs Vitamin B1, B2, B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Fiber, Proteins, good fatty acids such as Omega 6 and Omega 9. Research on acai has shown that these antioxidants are known to fight and regulate cholesterol levels in the body.

As an added benefit acai gives you the highest level of antioxidant on the market, with studies showing up to 33 times the antioxidants found in red wine grapes. Acai gives you the energy from your youth and opens up the vitality and increased stamina you had in your 20's. So try the new "Fountain of Youth" from this incredible Amazon berry!

The fruit is small, round and blackish purple, It looks like a grape, but smaller and darker. It has a big seed and very little pulp.  Besides being considered one of the “richest foods in Iron” the acai is also rich in fiber which makes it strongly recommended for the elderly and for people with digestive problems. For its microbiological characteristics, acai is considered one of the most nutritive foods in the Amazon, and perhaps in the world.

More great nutrients!

Cupuacu is a member of the chocolate family and is a fruit about the size of a cantaloupe.  Like chocolate, quantifying the beneficial effects of cupuacu has become a major research initiative for nutrition scientists.  The cupuacu fruit contains another type of antioxidant phytonutrients called polyphenols.  You may be familiar with polyphenols from other common medicinal plants, notably green tea and grape seeds.

Scientists have discovered that the polyphenols in cupuacu, named theograndins, are entirely unique and have never been seen before in other plants.  Theograndins have potent antioxidant activity, providing cardiovascular protective and immune supportive benefits.  Some of the reported benefits of cupuacu include:

• Increased ability to to fight disease.
• More youthful and healthier-looking skin and hair.
• Lower cholesterol levels.
• Increased libido and stamina.
• A cell-protective antioxidant cocktail.

As if theograndins weren't enough, further analysis has shown that the cupuacu fruit contains at least nine other known antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin A, making it a well-rounded antioxidant cocktail unto it's own.

Also, as found with the acai fruit, cupuacu contains essential fatty acids that help reduce cholesterol and increase energy.

The Beverage of the Gods!

Yerba Mate, or Mate as it is often called, is a South American herb that has won many admirers in wide-ranging parts of the world. In the search for a natural stimulant devoid of side effects and toxicity, Mate currently holds the most hope. An invigorator of the mind and body, a natural source of nutrition, and a health promoter par excellence, Mate deserves the attention of every person interested in optimum health.  Some of the reported benefits associated with Mate include:

• More Energy and vitality.
• Stimulate Mental Alertness.
• Aid Weight Loss.
• Accelerate Healing Process.
• Relieve Stress.
• Calm Allergies.
• Fortify Immune System.

Yerba Mate contains numerous vitamins and minerals. Yerba Maté is basically a stimulant drink, eliminating fatigue, while stimulating mental and physical activity. It has a beneficial effect on nerves and muscles; it also enhances intellectual work.

There are 196 active chemical compounds found in the Yerba Mate plant. Yerba Mate contains 11 polyphenols. Polyphenols are a group of phytochemicals (phyto- meaning plant), which are compounds that act as powerful antioxidants and are considered to exhibit anti-cancer effects in mammals by strengthening an organism's natural defenses and protecting it against cellular destruction (i.e. lycopene in tomatoes, flavonoids in blueberries, and isoflavones in soy).

In addition to polyphenols, Yerba Mate leaves contain saponins (In fact, one recent study yielded 3 new saponins in the Yerba Mate leaf!).  Saponins are phytochemicals that have been found to specifically stimulate the immune system and aid the body in protecting against disease.

Due to the central stimulant effects of xanthine found in Mate, jointly with the activation of other key substances, the cardiovascular activity strengthens your system. Xanthine also has a well-known effect on the central nervous system, that stimulates mental energy.

Yerba Maté's stimulant action lasts longer than that of caffeine and does not have side effects such as insomnia and irritability.

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Speed Up Your Metabolism & Burn Fat With Pro Lean

The safe fat-burning solution has arrived!

Citrus aurantium which is also known as the Chinese herb, bitter orange, has traditionally been used for chest and stomach ailments. More recently, a need for an effective weight loss supplement to replace ephedra prompted research into a new use for bitter orange. And it works!

What is notable about citrus aurantium is that it contains properties that are ephedrine-like in their fat-burning ability. Pro Lean with citrus aurantium changes the way your body metabolizes fat, resulting in weight loss.But unlike ephedra-containing products, there have been no ill side effects for blood pressure observed with citrus aurantium.

Studies have shown that citrus aurantium may be "the best thermogenic substitute for ephedra." Dieters have searched far and wide and have become weary and nearly broke from trying diet products that claim to be the “latest and greatest" in weight loss solutions.

Pro Lean with citrus aurantium works synergistically with other proven ingredients - including green tea leaf extract and Siberian ginseng in a huge proprietary blend - to help you naturally increase fat-burning and, with a healthy lifestyle, manage your weight

Helping increase metabolism, burn fat, and curb cravings.

Pro Image strives hard to provide the most recent advances in nutritional science because we understand that you and so many others need and want the energy, weight loss and fat burning found with this uniquely effective formula, which is getting results across the country.

Citrus Aurantium Is Highly Touted

Studies show that citrus aurantium increases the body's resting metabolic rate and encourages the release of stored fat for energy production. What makes this botanical so unique is that it appears to increase thermogenesis without stimulating the central nervous system. As a result, it encourages the body to burn calories at a faster rate without creating a feeling of nervousness or "jitters." Citrus aurantium may also act as an appetite suppressant.

Citris aurantium is the traditional Chinese medicine name for the immature, unripe fruit of a citrus family plant (tree) called Citrus Aurantium, also known in other parts of the world as bitter orange, green orange, sour orange, or Seville orange. It's natural habitat is India and China, but it is cultivated in Spain and Madeira. This fruit is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, and contains other substances that facilitate weight loss and additional healthy benefits.

Doctors in the Department of Physiology, Medicine and Pathology at Georgetown University Medical Center had this to say about Citris aurantium:

"Obesity is a serious health problem throughout the world. More than half of U.S. adults are overweight (61%) and more than a quarter (26%) of U.S. adults are obese. The inability of many individuals to keep their weight in check by diet and exercise has created a need for additional therapeutic means to combat obesity. Despite great effort, the pharmaceutical industry has not come up with the solution; because most weight-loss drugs to date have serious adverse effects to health and well-being... Ephedrine has proven time and time again that it is an effective weight loss agent through its ability to increase thermogenesis and quench appetite. However, the publicity concerning adverse reactions has led to its gradual withdrawal from use by many despite the perceived consequences of obesity... Citrus aurantium, an agent containing beta agonists, has been reported to aid in weight loss in two studies and increase thermogenesis, at least to some extent, in three studies... At present, Citrus aurantium may be the best thermogenic substitute for ephedra."

The constituents found in citris aurantium - synephrine, tyramine, octopamine, hordenine and n-methyltyramine - especially the active ingredient synephrine, act as a mild stimulant that boosts the metabolic rate, expends calories and increases energy. This stimulation of the fat metabolism does not have negative cardiovascular or central nervous system effects, since only the beta-3 receptors are stimulated, without affecting the other alpha and beta receptors related to heart rate and blood pressure. The substances tyramine and octopamine play an important role in controlling and suppressing the appetite. This combined thermogenisis makes this herb a safe and effective weight loss aid.

A synergistic combination of ingredients make Pro Lean work for you!

In addition to citrus aurantium, we've created a formula of superior quality and vast research with green tea leaf extract, Siberian ginseng, and chromium polynicotinate in a propietary blend that includes - among other nutrients - Royal Jelly, Vitamin B-12, Saw Palmetto, Yerba Mate, Bee Pollen, Foti Root, Hawthorne Berry, White Willow Bark, Gingko Biloba and Ginger Root.

Pro Image International takes it’s description as the healthy lifestyle company seriously. This is why we encourage slight changes in lifestyle, in addition to our wonderfully effective products, as being important for achieving and maintaining your weight loss goals.

Maintaining good nutrition, regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle is a continuing process. There is substantial evidence that improving dietary patterns and losing weight lowers blood pressure, and controls diabetes and cholesterol. Use Pro Lean as your cornerstone to a healthy lifestyle to help you achieve your weight management goals. .

Pro Image is proud to offer new and improved Pro Lean, which is certain to strike a chord with everyone who has struggled to lose weight.

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Go! Vida Strawberry Banana Shake

1 large frozen banana

2-3 medium frozen strawberries

1/2 cup soy or white milk

1 packet Go! Vida

     Optional added sweetness:

        honey, raw sugar, or Splenda

    Optional added protein:

        1 egg white or 1 scoop protein powder

Place all ingredients into a blender.

Blend until smooth.

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Go! Vida Banana Pineapple Shake

1 large frozen banana

1/2 cup pineapple chunks with juice (fresh or canned in own juices)

1/2 cup soy or white milk

1 cup ice (add more ice for thickness)

1 packet Go! Vida

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Fruta Vida Smoothie

1 cup mixed berries

1 tbsp fat free plain yogurt

1 scoop protein shake mix

½ cup water

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Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.  Blend until smooth.

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Fruta Vida Fruit Twist

½ banana

½ cup orange juice

¼ cup strawberries

½ cup ice or fat free plain yogurt

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Acai in the News!

Acai is in the news again . . .

July 2008, relish Magazine

Açaí (ah-SAH-ee)

The berry of the açaí palm native to tropical South America, açaí has rocked the health-food world, shooting to the top of the charts of so-called “super-foods.”

The name is derived from the Tupi word iwasi, roughly translated as “fruit that cries water.” Natives have long prized the berry for food and medicinal purposes, saying it cures everything from infection to insomnia. More recently, juice bars popularized it with Brazilian surfers, anxious to ride out claims that it boosts energy and sex drive.

Scientists have confirmed its nutritional value. Açaí is a rich source of antioxidants, with up to 30 times the anthocyanins (known to promote heart-health) of red wine. It’s a great source of fiber, high in amino acids and rich in healthy fats. Findings suggest it defends against aging, improves memory, increases muscle function and prevents prostrate enlargement.

Since the berries lose their potency in 24 hours, processing is an expedited affair. Locals mix fresh pulp with tapioca or use it as a base for other dishes. In the United States, it’s available as frozen pulp, pure juice and in sweetened juice blends. It’s expensive: 4 ounces of straight juice (four daily doses) runs about 10 bucks. The pure stuff is pretty flavorless, but sweetened, it’s similar to blueberries. And whether or not it does wonders for your body, consuming it may be good for the planet: It’s a way to profit from preserving rainforests which are quickly being decimated to make way for livestock production.

Açaí can be found in a multitude of forms: concentrate (perfect for making smoothies), juice, sorbet and powder. Its intense berry flavor is best combined with other fruit flavors, such as bananas, blueberries and orange juice, as pictured in the smoothie here.

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How Is Fruta Vida Manufactured?

Fruta Vida is manufactured at Garden State Nutritionals, Inc which is the world's leading manufacturer of nutritional products. 

I'm sure you are interested in the exact process of how the Fruta Vida juice rolls off the line. It can give you a great sense of security knowing our products are manufactured in such a strict environment of compliance and quality control. This is great information to be able to help you in your marketing efforts!

Here is how the Fruta Vida product process works . . .

• Raw materials come into the warehouse including Acai, Cupuacu, and Yerba Mate direct from our suppliers in the Amazon Rainforest region.

• The raw materials are genetically mapped by scientists in the laboratory using sophisticated testing equipment and software to determine they are are pristine, the high quality we are expecting, the exact product we purchased, and tamper-proof.

• Next, the raw materials are mixed in exactly the same formula each and every batch in huge mixing drums.  Prior to Fruta Vida even touching the inside of a bottle, the product is again mapped and tested to insure the formula is correct and to exact specifications.

• After testing is positive for an exact match, the bottles are filled electronically on the production line and sealed for freshness.

• For a final step, a bottle comes off the line and goes back into the secure laboratory for taste testing by the scientists to ensure quality taste.   Remember, there can be slight differences in taste according to when the fruits are harvested (fruits taste differently during different parts of the year and harvest seasons), but the scientists make sure only slight variations ever exist in the product during production.

• All this is done before the product is ever placed into boxes and shipped to your door!

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Fruta Vida Acai Crunch Bars - Buy 1 Get 1 Free!

Açaí Crunch Bars - Buy 1 Box Get 1 Box Free!

Are you tired of searching the store shelves to find a healthy, good-for-you snack bar that actually tastes good?  Look no further! Our expert product developers have created the best tasting snack bar you can find and…it's good for you!

Açaí Crunch was developed with you in mind. We know you want to snack healthy…but we also know that you want great taste. Too many of those healthy snacks on the store shelves today deliver poor taste quality. If you don’t like the taste and don’t eat it…it doesn’t matter how healthy it is!

That is where Açaí Crunch is different.

It tastes like a rich, amazing candy bar…but delivers all the incredible antioxidants of our “Taste of the Rainforest” Superfood formula, all of the cholesterol-lowering power of nuts, and all of the sustained energy delivered with tapioca.

All this goodness is sweetened with low calorie (and low on the glycemic index!) all-natural Xylitol and wrapped in an delicious dark organic chocolate that makes you feel like you are eating your favorite chocolate bar…without all the guilt!

So go ahead…enjoy that snack today. Just do it the healthy way with Açaí Crunch!

For a Limited Time Only Buy 1 Box of Acai Crunch Bars and Get 1 Box Free.  This offer is only good to add onto any Fruta Vida Order.  So when you're purchasing Fruta Vida, G! Vida or the Slim For Life Weight Loss Plan - Add the Acai Crunch Bars!

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Fruta Vida Acai Juice Now Available in Singapore

Beginning Monday, May 12th, residents of Singapore can start buying Fruta Vida acai juice direct or sign up as a distributor. 

Fruta Vida International Inc. is proud to announce the opening of our newest country - Singapore

Fruta Vida Singapore shopping carts will be opening up on Monday, May 12th!

We are very excited to open the doors to our Singapore friends after many months of testing and government approval processes.

• The Fruta Vida juice has gone through rigorous testing through the Health Sciences Authority in Singapore and has been approved through their pharmaceutical laboratory!
• We have also received our registration under Singapore customs to start shipping product immediately.

Fruta Vida enrollment packages with Fruta Vida Juice (only), retail Fruta Vida Juice packages and re-order Fruta Vida Juice packages will be available for ordering Monday, May 12th.

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What Is Yerba Mate?

It’s pronounced yer-bah mah-tay and it’s one of the ingredients in Fruta Vida.

The main ingredient in yerba mate is a chemical cousin to caffeine, called mateine. Though similar to caffeine in the ability to provide stamina and vitality, yerba mate has a much milder and safer delivery to the human body. For example, this nutraceutical will help induce a more wholesome sleep cycle. By inducing more REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, a balance to the sleep cycles occurs. Many people report that they require less sleep when using mate because they receive a deeper, more relaxing sleep experience.

Yerba mate is replete with antioxidants that help the body fight free-radicals. It has also been known to increase mental agility and physical vigor.

Since yerba mate is a smooth muscle relaxer, one should expect a relief to allergies as well as the opening up of respiratory passages. It’s a good thing to reduce hay fever symptoms and to gain a deeper more relaxed breath. In addition to suppressing the inflammation response due to allergies, yerba mate acts a bronchial dilator.

Yerba mate has no medical contraindications, even in caffeine sensitive people.

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What is Cupuacu?

It’s pronounced coo-pwah-sue and it’s one of the main ingredients in Fruta Vida. It is another of those fantastic Brazilian Rainforest exotic herbal super fruits. Fresh from the Amazonian region of the world, this super antioxidant comes loaded with many health benefits. The Cupuacu fruit grows on the Cupuacu tree, which is a small to medium tree in the Rainforest canopy that belongs to the Cocoa family and can reach up to 20 meters in height. Cupuacu fruit has been a primary food source in the Rainforest for both indigenous peoples and animals alike.

Put cupuacu with acai and you have synergy in motion. Cupuacu belongs to the same family of raw ingredients in chocolate called cocoa; hence it has a high flavonoid content. Nutritionally it is very soothing herb for the intestinal tract. Cupuacu has a long history of use in alleviating abdominal pain (belly aches).

Since the cupuacu does not have the high concentration of caffeine that cocoa has, those who become hyper on chocolate will not have to fear that ill effect.

Because of cupuacu’s unique polyphenol empowerment, one should expect this nutritional to give skin a healthier, more radiant and youthful look by fortifying the skin to maintain its elasticity and suppleness.

Cupuacu will decrease the risk of chronic diseases since it prevents toxic overload by quenching many free radicals. In addition to cupuacu’s awesome antioxidant profile, it has the capability lowering bad cholesterol and inhibiting lipid peroxidation, thus making LDL (bad) cholesterol less dangerous.

Further analysis of this amazing fruit has revealed that, in addition to the health boosting theograndins (superior antioxidants), it contains at least nine other antioxidants, including the powerful vitamins C and A. This makes the Cupuacu a real "one stop shop" for antioxidant replenishment. It is also rich in Vitamins B1, B2, & B3 (Niacin), as well as essential fatty acids and amino acids.

Respected food critic, Andrew Zimmern, forecasts that Cupuacu will become an extremely popular food choice for health conscious consumers in America, over the next few years. Watch the video "5 Things You Never Heard Of But Could Change Your Life," where Andrew Zimmern was interviewed by Meredith Viera.

Are you looking for healthier arteries and a preventive care against age-related macular degeneration, as well as cataract prevention? Then load the system up every day with polyphenol enhanced antioxidants. After all, cupuacu has a long history of safety – it’s nontoxic.

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Brazilian Berry Destroys Cancer Cells in Lab, UF Study Shows

This little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world. It can often be found in juice form in health food and gourmet stores.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A Brazilian berry popular in health food contains antioxidants that destroyed cultured human cancer cells in a recent University of Florida study, one of the first to investigate the fruit’s purported benefits.

Published today in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the study showed extracts from Açaí (ah-SAH’-ee) berries triggered a self-destruct response in up to 86 percent of leukemia cells tested, said Stephen Talcott, an assistant professor with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

“Açaí berries are already considered one of the richest fruit sources of antioxidants,” Talcott said. “This study was an important step toward learning what people may gain from using beverages, dietary supplements or other products made with the berries.”

He cautioned that the study, funded by UF sources, was not intended to show whether compounds found in Açaí berries could prevent leukemia in people.

“This was only a cell-culture model and we don’t want to give anyone false hope,” Talcott said. “We are encouraged by the findings, however. Compounds that show good activity against cancer cells in a model system are most likely to have beneficial effects in our bodies.”

Other fruits, including grapes, guavas and mangoes, contain antioxidants shown to kill cancer cells in similar studies, he said. Experts are uncertain how much effect antioxidants have on cancer cells in the human body, because factors such as nutrient absorption, metabolism and the influence of other biochemical processes may influence the antioxidants’ chemical activity.

Another UF study, slated to conclude in 2006, will investigate the effects of Açaí’s antioxidants on healthy human subjects, Talcott said. The study will determine how well the compounds are absorbed into the blood, and how they may affect blood pressure, cholesterol levels and related health indicators. So far, only fundamental research has been done on Açaí berries, which contain at least 50 to 75 as-yet unidentified compounds.

“One reason so little is known about Açaí berries is that they’re perishable and are traditionally used immediately after picking,” he said. “Products made with processed Açaí berries have only been available for about five years, so researchers in many parts of the world have had little or no opportunity to study them.”

Talcott said UF is one of the first institutions outside Brazil with personnel studying Açaí berries. Besides Talcott, UF’s Açaí research team includes Susan Percival, a professor with the food science and human nutrition department, David Del Pozo-Insfran, a doctoral student with the department and Susanne Mertens-Talcott, a postdoctoral associate with the pharmaceutics department of UF’s College of Pharmacy.

Açaí berries are produced by a palm tree known scientifically as Euterpe oleracea, common in floodplain areas of the Amazon River, Talcott said. When ripe, the berries are dark purple and about the size of a blueberry. They contain a thin layer of edible pulp surrounding a large seed.

Historically, Brazilians have used Açaí berries to treat digestive disorders and skin conditions, he said. Current marketing efforts by retail merchants and Internet businesses suggest Açaí products can help consumers lose weight, lower cholesterol and gain energy.

“A lot of claims are being made, but most of them haven’t been tested scientifically,” Talcott said. “We are just beginning to understand the complexity of the Açaí berry and its health-promoting effects.”

In the current UF study, six different chemical extracts were made from Açaí fruit pulp, and each extract was prepared in seven concentrations.

Four of the extracts were shown to kill significant numbers of leukemia cells when applied for 24 hours. Depending on the extract and concentration, anywhere from about 35 percent to 86 percent of the cells died.

The UF study demonstrates that research on foods not commonly consumed in the United States is important, because it may lead to unexpected discoveries, said Joshua Bomser, an assistant professor of molecular nutrition and functional foods at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

But familiar produce items have plenty of health-giving qualities, he said.

“Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with decreased risk for many diseases, including heart disease and cancer,” said Bomser, who researches the effects of diet on chronic diseases. “Getting at least five servings a day of these items is still a good recommendation for promoting optimal health.”

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Fruta Vida has a family of products that all contain our signature formula of 3 Powerful Superfoods from the Amazon to give you “The Taste of the Rainforest” in every serving - Acai, Yerba Mate and Cupuacu! Fruta Vida is a blend of Acai, Cupuacu and Yerba Mate will delight your taste buds. This vitality drink will also treat you to a natural burst of energy, helps you lose weight, aids in pain relief and arthritis, lowers cholesterol, allergy relief and many other diseases. Fruta Vida Acai Juice is full of antioxidants, anthocyanins and essential vitamins and nutrients. Enjoy Fruta Vida Acai Juice as a quick shot or add Fruta Vida Acai Juice to a quality meal replacement drink to get one of the best weight loss programs you will find in the market. Need to lose weight? Fruta Vida just introduced the Slim for Life Weight Loss Plan. This is a 3-Step Weight Loss Plan that includes cleansing and detox, Fruta Vida and the Fruta Vida Slim for Life Capsule. Now get the benefits of Fruta Vida in a convenient, single serving package - Go! Vida Acai Smoothie and Juice Mix! Go! Vida is great to mix with water too!

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Become a New Customer of Fruta Vida and buy a 4 Pack of Fruta Vida - Normally $139.95 - NOW $125.95

Become a New Distributor of Fruta Vida and buy a 4 Pack of Fruta Vida (includes the Fruta Vida Starter Kit) - Normally $159.95 - NOW $143.95

Fruta Vida has a family of products that all contain our signature formula of 3 Powerful Superfoods from the Amazon to give you “The Taste of the Rainforest” in every serving - Acai, Yerba Mate and Cupuacu!  Fruta Vida is a blend of Acai, Cupuacu and Yerba Mate will delight your taste buds. This vitality drink will also treat you to a natural burst of energy, helps you lose weight, aids in pain relief and arthritis, lowers cholesterol, allergy relief and many other diseases. Fruta Vida Acai Juice is full of antioxidants, anthocyanins and essential vitamins and nutrients.  Enjoy Fruta Vida Acai Juice as a quick shot or add Fruta Vida Acai Juice to a quality meal replacement drink to get one of the best weight loss programs you will find in the market. Need to lose weight? Fruta Vida just introduced the Slim for Life Weight Loss Plan.  This is a 3-Step Weight Loss Plan that includes cleansing and detox, Fruta Vida and the Fruta Vida Slim for Life Capsule.  Now get the benefits of Fruta Vida in a convenient, single serving package - Go! Vida Acai Smoothie and Juice Mix! Go! Vida is great to mix with water too!

Fruta Vida is Naturally Teeming with Nutrients in Every Serving!

65 Antioxidants - Too many to list!

15 Vitamins - A, C, E, B1, B2, Niacin (B3), B5, B Complex, Biotin, Choline, Inositol

9 Minerals - Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Potassium, Magnesium, Silicon, Phosphorus, Sulfur

Plus Much More - 15 Amino Acids, Omega Fatty Acids (3, 6 & 9), 24 Flavenols, 11Polyphenols, Trace Minerals, Chlorophyll

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