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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IS AÇAI? Açai is a small, round, dark-purple berry with amazing nutritional properties. Its appearance is similar to that of a grape, but it has a smaller amount of pulp and a single large seed. Scientific experts have referred to the açai berry as the most nutritious and powerful food in the world. DOES AÇAI HAVE A HIGH ORAC SCORE? Yes, Active’s freeze-dried powder boasts the highest ORAC score of any fruit or vegetable tested to date, on a gram-for-gram basis. The açai berry is the star among other well-known antioxidant fruits, such as blueberries, grapes, cranberries, and pomegranates. Obtaining a variety of antioxidants through diet or supplementation is essential to maintaining good health. WHAT DOES ORAC MEAN? ORAC (oxygen radical absorption capacity) is a way to measure the antioxidant capacity of a food. Foods with high ORAC values are desirable for their ability to inhibit free radical activity. CAN I TAKE PULSE WITH ACTIVE and/or Yes, you can drink Pulse with Active or Original. To get the full joint health benefits from Active, you will need to drink 4 ounces of Active as directed; to get the full benefits from the plant sterols, you will need to drink 4 ounces of Pulse as directed. WHAT ARE PLANT STEROLS? Many plants include some substances known as plant sterols, phytochemical compounds found in the fatty tissues of plants. Wheat germ, sesame oil, wheat bran, and Brussels sprouts are rich in plant sterols. When plant sterols are consumed, they compete with cholesterol for absorption in the body. However, it is difficult to consume enough of these foods on a daily basis to derive enough plant sterols to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. CAN I TAKE PULSE WITH MY CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING is unaware of interactions between the ingredients found in Pulse and statin medications. However, prescription medications can often lead to adverse effects on the body regardless of your diet. Therefore, as with any prescription medication use or concern, it is wise to discuss your diet with your physician prior to use. WHAT ARE PHYTONUTRIENTS? Phytonutrients are powerful antioxidants and naturally occurring compounds that contribute to the flavor, color, and disease resistance of plants (i.e., fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes). Maximum health benefits are derived from consuming a variety of phytonutrients with a full spectrum of colors and pigments, such as those found in products. |
WHAT ARE POLYPHENOLS? Polyphenols are a class of powerful antioxidants that are thought to be responsible for the French Paradox: the French have a diet relatively high in fat, yet have a decreased incidence of heart disease; this is attributed to the amount of polyphenols present in the grapes used to make French wines. products contain a powerful variety of polyphenols, including anthocyanins. ARE PRODUCTS SAFE? Yes. contains fruit juices and purees naturally found in the food supply that have been consumed by various cultures for hundreds of years. However, if you have any health concerns, consult a physician before starting any new product or program.
WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF PULSE JUICE AND If unopened, Pulse juice and gel have a shelf life of one year. If Pulse juice has been opened, then the shelf life is approximately 15–30 days, as long as the opened bottle is refrigerated. Pulse Gel should be consumed in its entirety as soon as it is opened.
Ingredients: Exclusive blend of açai (freeze-dried powder, puree), reconstituted fruit
juice blend (concord grape blend, pineapple, apple, prickly pear, pomegranate, elderberry, yumberry,
bilberry, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, cranberry, raspberry, aronia), puree fruit blend (acerola,
strawberry, cupuaçu, camu camu), plant sterols (emulsified with corn syrup solids, polyglycerol esters
of fatty acids, gum acacia), Apple Phyto-Phenolics® (polyphenol blend), omega-3 (cranberry seed oil),
resveratrol, natural flavors, potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium benzoate (preservative), citric acid. RECOMMENDED USE Pulse: Shake well before using. Drink 2 ounces twice daily. Refrigerate before and after opening. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Pulse Gel: Refrigerate before opening. Take 2 packets daily. Consume entire contents of packet upon opening. Do not use if safety seal is broken. |
