amaranth

Amaranth has been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of it's use dating back to pre-Columbian civilizations with

nutritious, gluten-free pseudo-grain, has a long history of use by indigenous peoples mostly in Central, and South America. 

VITAMINS : A,B,C

MINERALS : iron, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, manganese, potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc

OMEGA : 3 & 6

INCLUDING : antioxidants & fatty acids

Energy, immune support, brain development, blood support, heart disease support, lowers inflammation, lowers cholesterol, and weight loss

Often called the " miracle tree " is rich in antioxidants, and essential nutrients. It supports heart health, protects the liver, reduces inflammation, and lowers cholesterol.

Moringa is native to North India but can also grow in other tropical, and sub-tropical places like Asia, and Africa. Folk medicine has used the leaves, flowers, seeds, and roots of this plant for centuries.

VITAMINS: A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (folate), 

C (Ascorbic Acid)

MINERALS: calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc

ANTIOXIDANTS: kaempferol, caffeoylquinic acid, zeatin, quercetin, rutin, chlorogenic acid, beta-sitosterol

These powerful antioxidants found in moringa possess free radical scavenging capacity, and has been shown it's therapeutic valve in curing the damage caused by oxidative stress. 

Reduce cholesterol, liver damage, stomach disorder such as constipation, gastritis, and ulcerative colitis properties can be used as an antacid or antihistamine. There is also evidence to

relive asthma, strengthen bones, and fight bacterial diseases.

Desended from the sea, a wild seashore plant growing around the Mediterranean, and along the coasts of Europe, and North Africa.

Since ancient times, the beet has been used for dyes, teas, and medicinal properties treating constipation, fevers, skin disorders, circulation, and even as an aphrodisiac. The beetroot contains significant amounts of boron, which relates to the production of sex hormones.

VITAMINS: A,C, B6, B9, (Folate).

MINERALS: calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium.

In addition to vitamins and minerals, beet powder also contains nitrates. Nitrates are a naturally occurring substance found in beets. Dietary nitrates help improve vascular function, and healthy blood flow, and increase the amount of oxygen a person can use while engaged in heavy exercise.

In addition, nitrates can lower your blood pressure, and help protect you from heart attacks and strokes. Beets have also be shown to help people maintain lower blood suger levels (hypoglycaemia).

Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that thrives in fresh water & alkaline environments, it is known as one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, rich in protein, vitimins, and minerals. Spirulina is classified as a "superfood" due to its high nutritional value. With over 60% protein content, it is an exellent plant-based protein source. It also contains antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and bioavailable iron, making it a powerhouse for human health. Its vibrant blue-green color comes from chlorophyll, which has its own array of amazing benifits. 

Spirulina has a remarkable history that dates back thousands of years. Ancient civilization like the Aztecs, and Kenebu people were among the first to discover spirulina. In 16th-century Mexico, the Aztecs harvested spirulina from Lake Texcoco. They called it "tecuitlal". Aztec warriors often relied on its high protein content for strength, and endurance. This practice was documented by Spanish conquistadors.

VITIMINS: A, B-1,2,3,5,6,7,9,12, C, E, K, (choline) a precursor to acetycholine, and  a neurotransmitter that impacts memory, thinking, and muscle contractions. It also helps form cell membranes, and fats that support their structure

MINERALS: manganese, zinc, copper, iron selenium, gamma linoleic acid.

FATTY ACIDS: omegas 3 & 6

AMINO ACIDS: linolenic, pantotenic, beta carotine

Increases antioxidants.

Removes arsenic from water.

Great for gut health.

Reduces blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol levels.

Helps prevent, heart conditions, and DNA damage to the telomeres. 

Burdock root has been used as food and medicine for centuries in various ways, including as a diuretic to aid digestion. The Burdock root is related to daisies, and sunflowers. It is native to North Asia, and Europe, but is grown in other parts of the world, including North America.

Burdock root contains a number of antioxidants, such as quercetin, phenolic acids, and luteolin, which can help protect your cells from free radicals. These antioxidants help reduce inflammation throughout the body. It can be eaten, dried, and steeped into tea. It works well as a source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber that aids digestion, and improves gut health. Additionally, this root contains flavonoids (plant nutrients) phytochemicals, and antioxidants that are known to have health benefits.

Burdock root is a powerhouse when it comes to the nutrition profile. According to USDA, it provides energy, carbohydrate, protein, and fiber. Amongst minerals, it contains calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium.

VITIMANS: B (choline) C, E, K

AMINO ACIDS: aspartic acid, glutamic acid, arginine, proline, and lysine

NOTE: The high concentration of fiber in it helps stimulate the digestive system. Moving food smoothly through the bowels, thereby relieving constipation, and preventing bloating, cramping, and ulcers. It can eliminate many types of harmful bacteria that can cause diarrhea, and gastrointestinal problems.

If you are sensitive or have a history of allergic reactions to daisies, ragweed, or chrysanthemums, you are at increased risk for an allergic reaction to burdock root. Burdock root acts like a natural diuretic, which can lead to dehydration. So make sure to drink plenty of water!

Turmeric grows wild in the forest of south & southeast Asia. Where it is collected for use in classical indian medicine. Many high quality studies show that turmeric has major benefits for your body, and brain. Many of these benefits come from its main active ingredient curcumin.

Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color. It has been used in India for thousands of years as both a spice, and medicinal herb. These compounds are called curcuminoids. Curcumin is the biologically active compound in turmeric. To help increase absorption of curcumin, look for supplements containing "piperine" which is black pepper. Piperine enhances curcumin absorption.

Turmeric has been used for thousands of years to treat conditions such as skin disorders, depression, and allergies, among others. One study in 2020 found curcumin to be associated with anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antioxidant properties. 

Curcumin has been studied as a beneficial herb in cancer treatment. Studies have also shown that it can : contribute to death of cancerous cells,

reduce angiogenesis (growth of new blood vessels in tumors). 

reduce metastasis (spread of cancer). In addition, research suggests that curcumin can help clear the buildup of protein tangles called "amyloid plaques" that are caused by the disease.                              

VITAMANS: B-1,2,3,6, C, E, K.

MINERALS: manganese, iron, copper, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc

Turmeric also contains fiber which aids in digestion, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.

NOTE: The nutritional content of turmeric can vary slightly depending on factors like growing conditions, and processing methods.

People who are pregnant or nursing, people who have gallbladder or kidney problems those with bleeding disorders, diabetes, or iron deficiency should limit turmeric. If you have any of these conditions, ask your doctor before taking turmeric.

Black pepper, which comes from the sanskrit word "pippali" was once known as black gold. It has one of the longest histories as a sought-after spice, due to its ability to flavor foods, act as a perservative, and adds heat to a dish. Black pepper offers a range of health benefits in addition to its flavor-enhancing properties.

Black pepper offers health benefits thanks to its bioactive compounds with piperine being the most important. Piperine is a natural alkaloid that gives black pepper its pungent taste. Piperine is considered a type of antioxidant that helps to lower the risk of chronic illnesses like atherosclerosis, cardiovascular, disease, and neurological conditions. Piperine has a positive effect on nutrient bioavailability as well. When you add black pepper to your meal, you increase the amount of nutrients absorbed into your bloodstream. Black pepper helps to stimulate hydrochloric acid in your stomach so you can better digest, and absorb the food you eat. It has carminative properties too, which helps to reduce discomfort, and gas buildup in your intestines. Black peppers active compounds can help strengthen your immune system, and help you avoid illness, by boosting white blood cells, which your body uses to fight off invading bacteria, and viruses.

This amazing spice contains active compounds, specifically oleoresins, and alkaloids like piperine, and chavicine. It also has antioxidants, flavonoids, essential oil, and other phenolic compounds that helps protect your cells, and boost digestive health.

VITAMINS: A,B-1,2,5,6,E,K

MINERALS: maganese, copper, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, chromium

Black pepper can help with bone health, wound healing, and build your metabolism.

Black pepper can interact with certain medications. It can have minor to moderate interactions that affect how your body absorbs prescription medications. Speak to a doctor to ensure black pepper will not affect the absorption of your medications.

Cinnamon is an evergreen tree characterized by oval-shaped leaves, thick bark, and berry fruit. Cinnamon is a spice that is made from the inner bark of the trees scientifically known as Cinnamomum.

Cinnamon has been used as an ingredient throughout history, dating back as far as ancient Egypt. It used to be rare and valuable, and was regarded as a gift for kings. Cinnamon is a spice that has been prized for its medicinal properties for thousands of years.

Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants including polyphenols. Antioxidants protect your body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. 

One study found that cinnamon supplementation could significantly increase antioxidant levels in the blood while reducing levels of markers used to measure inflammation, such as C-reactive protein. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33066854/

Cinnamon contains large amounts of highly potent polyphenol antioxidants.

NOTE: Inflammation is incredibly important, as it helps your body respond to infection, and repair tissue damage. An example of tissue damage can be unto lifting heavy weights at the gym, and after you rip/tear the muscle tissue is when swelling occurs after tearing the muscle tissue.

Cinnamon may be useful in this regard. Studies show that this spice, and its antioxidants have potent anti-inflammatory properties. Cinnamon has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the world. According to one review, supplementing with cinnamon everyday was able to reduce triglyceride, and total cholesterol LDL (bad) cholesterol, and blood sugar in people with metabolic disease.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33739219

Cinnamon is well known for its blood-sugar-lowering properties. First, cinnamon has been shown to decrease the amount of sugar that enters your bloodstream after a meal. It does this by interfering with numerous digestive enzymes, which slows the breakdown of carbohydrates in your digestive track. Second, a compound in cinnamon may mimic the effect of insulin to improve the uptake of sugar into the cells. Numerous human studies have confirmed the beneficial effect of cinnamon, showing that it can lower blood sugar levels, and improve hemoglobin A1c, a marker of long-term blood sugar control. The effective dose is 2 tsp. per day.

http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29605574

Medically reviewed by Amy Richter, ms, rd

NOTE: The cassia variety contains significant amounts of a compound called coumarin, which is believed to be harmful in large doses.

Ceylon (true cinnamon) is much better in this regard, and ONLY used in Boost Energy Packs, and studies show that it is much lower in coumarin than the cassia variety.

Kelp belongs to the brown algae class (phaophyceae), and is specifically in the order laminariales. It is a large seaweed that grows in shallow, underwater forests. There are around 30 varieties of "genera" including under the general classification of kelp.

Kelp is often surrounded by plentiful marine plant life, and is estimated to have appeared between 5 million, and 23 million years ago. In order to grow, kelp requires nutrient-rich water between 43 and 57 degrees fahrenheit.

Seaweed contains ten times as many minerals as plants grown in soil. People who eat seaweed seldom have mineral deficiencies. Kelp contains iodine, and can prevent hypothyroidism. Your thyroid requires iodine to function properly. Your body does not manufacture iodine. Without iodine your thyroid will not produce enough of some necessary hormones. Iodine protects against certain kinds of cancer, promotes health growth, and even helps you maintain a healthy brain. Kelp contains a mineral called vanadium that could help people with type two diabetes. It can also help regulate blood sugar. Scientist are also investigating fucoxanthin, a substance in brown algae that could help with weight management, which is important for people with diabetes.

Vitamins: A,B,C,E,K, folate

Minerals: iodine, magnesium, calcium, iron

Kelp can absorb heavy metals like cadmium, lead, and arsenic from the water it grows in. Kelp can interact with certain medications. Pregnant women or breastfeeding should avoid supplementation. Too much iodine can cause your thyroid to malfunction. There is 335mg of kelp in one Boost Energy Pack. Therefore 0.08mg of iodine.

Please speak to your doctor for your safety.

Webmd.com, Draxe.com, American scientist, Mayo clinic

Ginger is a flowering tropical plant that grows in China, India, Africa, the Caribbean, and other warm climates. The root of the ginger plant is well-known as a spice, and flavoring. Its been a traditional remedy in many cultures for thousands of years.

Ginger first appeared in the southern parts of the ancient China. From there, it spread to India Maluku Islands (so-called spice island). Europe saw ginger for the first time in the 1st century when Marco Polo brought it from his travels to the East. In the 15th century, with the rediscovery of the new world, ginger was brought to the Caribbean where it started to grow with ease. Today India is the greatest producer of ginger in the world.

Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger. It is responsible for many of gingers potential medicinal properties. Gingerol has powerful anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects, according to research. It may help reduce oxidative stress which results from having too many free radicals in the body.

Ginger may help relieve nausea, and vomiting for the people undergoing certain types of surgery, and it may also help reduce chemotherapy-related nausea.

Ginger may play a role in weight loss, according to studies in humans, and animals. www.healthline.com A 2022 review found a significant reduction in fasting blood sugar, and Hb1c in people with type two diabetes after taking ginger supplements.

http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35031435/ According to a 2024 review, ginger can support digestive health in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by:

  *promoting gastric motility of food through the gastrointestinal (GI) track.

  *stimulating digestive juices

  *reliving (GI) discomfort

The review also suggests that 2000 mg of ginger daily could help:

  *reduce inflammation

  *manage dyspepsia, or indigestion

  *protect against colorectal cancer

  *prevent ulceration in the digestive tract

www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266714252400099X

Minerals: potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, sodium, zinc

Ginger is likely safe for most people to use in moderation. It is best to check first with a health professional before consuming ginger if you are pregant.

Kale is a cruciferous vegetable, and a member of the cabbage family. There are many different types of kale that exist. The leaves can be green or purple, and have either a smooth or curly shape.

Kale has been grown in Europe since the middle ages. In the last five years its popularity has soared in the U.S. along with its reputation as a superfood loaded with nutrients, and antioxidants. 

Kale is loaded with important micronutrients, and antioxidants. It is one of the most nutritious leafy greens available. In fact kale contains a variety of beneficial compounds, some of which have powerful medicinal properties. 

Kale boasts a wealth of nutrition, and is fat-free, sugar-free, exceptionally low in sodium, and calories. This balance makes it a great option to add to the Boost Energy Packs especially if you are looking for a low-calorie or weight friendly option. Kale contains so many vitamins, and nutrients it can contribute to supporting many health benefits. Over all, it is great for your eye health. It contains vitamin A which is vital for vision, and vitamin C which has been associated with a lower risk of cataracts. It has been found to be rich in lutein, zeaxanthin, and antioxidants that reduce your risk of macular degeneration, and other age related eye diseases. Kale offers support for heart health, reducing the risk of heart disease by helping lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol). This superfood can help lower blood pressure, and strengthen your bones. Kale is a good source of calcium. Which is needed to maintain the health, and function of your heart, muscles, and bones. Without enough calcium your body must use the calcium from your bones to support your vital organs, leading to bone loss. Calcium reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

Vitamins: C, K, and (beta-carotene) which is a precursor to vitamin A.

Minerals: calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese, sodium, copper, fiber, folate, phosphorus, selenium, zinc

People who take blood-thinning medications need to eat consistent amounts of vitamin K so that there medication works as it is supposed to. Vitamin K plays a role in blood clotting. Powdered kale is considered "RAW", and raw kale contains goitrogens. Goitrogens are  a substance that impairs thyroid hormone synthesis, either by inhibiting iodine uptake or by inhibiting organic binding of iodine by the thyroid glands. Here at Boost Energy Packs we add more iodine to offset this from occurring. Please consult a physician if this is a concern before taking.

Verywellhealth.com, Healthline.com, Webmd.com, health.clevelandclinic.org