Where else can I find GREENS+®?
GREENS+® is found in many quality health food stores around the nation and also on many other web sites across the web. Write us an e-mail and we'll be glad to provide you with information about where you can find GREENS+® in your area.
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 What will GREENS+® do for me?
GREENS+® helps to...
- Increase Energy Levels Naturally
- Support the Immune System
- Improve Mental Acuity
- Gently cleanse the Colon
- Restore a Healthy pH Balance to the Body
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How long until I notice a difference?
Most people generally notice an increase in energy within the first few days. However, everyone is different and it may take a week or longer to see any major health benefits. The quantity of many of the herbal ingredients in GREENS+® have been kept to a minimum effective quantity. This allows you to take these herbs on a daily basis without suffering any of the standard side-effects or contraindications, but also requires a little longer for you to feel the effects.
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Can I take it twice a day?
GREENS+® is both safe an very effective when taken twice a day. Before breakfast and early afternoon (between lunch and dinner) are the best times to take GREENS+®.
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 Is GREENS+® safe for kids?
Yes! Mix GREENS+® with their favorite juice and they love it. For children under 15, use the following scale:
- 1-3 Years — 1/2 teaspoon
- 4-7 years — 1 teaspoon
- 8-14 years — 2 teaspoons
- 15+ years — 3 teaspoons
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Can or should I take a multivitamin supplement with GREENS+®?
GREENS+® is an all-natural source of organic vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Extra sources of antioxidants, vitamin C, and calcium are always beneficial. If you take a multiple vitamin/mineral, take it with GREENS+® to maximize absorption.
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Can pregnant or lactating women take GREENS+®?
If you are pregnant or lactating, always consult a health care professional before beginning any supplement program. Hundreds of pregnant or lactating women have used GREENS+® with excellent results. With your health professionals advice, start with 1 teaspoon and slowly work up to a full dose.
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 I have nasal allergies, will GREENS+® help me?
Most nasal allergies are caused by plant and flower pollen. GREENS+® contains a multi-floral bee pollen from Montana that may help build an immunity to pollen related allergies.
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Is there caffeine in GREENS+®? How much?
GREENS+® contains only 600 micrograms of caffeine per serving. This is less than a cup of decaffeinated coffee. Even highly allergic individuals can safely take GREENS+®.
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I am allergic to bees, can I take GREENS+®?
There is a chance of an allergic reaction to the Royal Jelly found in GREENS+®. However, many highly allergic individuals have taken GREENS+® safely. If your are allergic to bee stings or honey, please consult your health professional before taking GREENS+®.
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Is the Echinacea in GREENS+® safe to be taken on a daily basis?
Yes! The two most popular forms of Echinacea are Angustifolia and Purpurea. Angustifolia, in GREENS+®, is the less potent of the two and tends to be immune-supportive, as to Purpurea, which is immune-stimulating. GREENS+® supports the proper function the immune system and has a general tonic effect on the human body.
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 I have high blood pressure, can I take GREENS+®?
Yes, you can, but please notify your health professional. In rare cases, licorice root can elevate high blood pressure, but GREENS+® is potassium/magnesium rich, and in many cases actually helps to reduce high blood pressure. Licorice root has been used safely by Chinese herbalists for thousands of years and is an essential part of the GREENS+® formula.
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GREENS+® constipates me, why?
The colon cleansers in GREENS+® (apple fiber, alfalfa, barley, wheat grass, chlorophyll) gently work a way through the intestine, and blockages sometimes occur. Drink more water! At least 8 glasses of pure water daily to facilitate GREENS+® cleansing.
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I take a blood thinner, can I still take GREENS+®?
Vitamin K is found in all green foods and can negate the effects of blood thinners such as coumadin. Always let your health professional know.
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Will GREENS+® make my hair grow?
One of the first visible signs of GREENS+® activity is accelerated hair and nail growth due to the concentration of LIVE enzymes, plant source protein (RNA/DNA) and the alkalizing effects of GREENS+®.
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Can I take GREENS+® with my prescription drugs?
Never take prescription drugs at the same time as GREENS+®. Wait at least one hour before/after taking medication.
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Are the ingredients in GREENS+® organically-grown?
Nearly all ingredients in GREENS+® are organically-grown or wildcrafted. The exceptions are soy lecithin and apple fiber.
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What sets GREENS+® apart from other green drinks?
GREENS+® has an 8 year track record of excellence! GREENS+® is the ONLY green drink/superfood to win an award, and we have won THREE!
- NNFA Peoples Choice Award
- International Hall of Fame Product of the Year
- Canadian Food Distribution Best Product (3 years running)
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Can someone who is allergic to soy products safely use GREENS+®?
Most people allergic to soy are allergic to the soy bean and it's various bio-chemicals. GREENS+® contains
only Soy Lecithin (extracted from soy beans) and Soy Sprouts.
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What is it that makes GREENS+® taste sweet if there's no added sugars?
GREENS+® contains less than 1 gram of naturally occurring sugar. The sweetness you taste comes from red delicious apple fiber, bee pollen, licorice root and FOS.
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 Is GREENS+® good for arthritis?
Yes! Disease, such as arthritis, thrives in an acidic environment. GREENS+® not only restores a healthy ph balance to the body, but also supplies high concentrations of antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, a primary culprit in degenerative disease.
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Can I take GREENS+® before going to bed?
Generally, the burst of feel good energy from GREENS+® tends to keep people awake. The best time to take GREENS+® is in the morning on an empty stomach.
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Why is GREENS+® to be taken on an empty stomach?
The synergistic blend of GREENS+® is designed to be absorbed into the blood stream within twenty minutes after ingestion. The presence of food in the stomach can slow absorption of nutrients. However, athletes and vegetarians often mix GREENS+® with their favorite protein powder to aid in the digestion and absorption of amino acids.
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What is the difference between GREENS+® and FIBER GREENS+™?
FIBER GREENS+™ contains half the ingredients of GREENS+® but more than twice the fiber.
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Do I need to take both GREENS+® and FIBER GREENS+™?
If you have a serious digestive disorder, yes. Otherwise, GREENS+® will gently cleanse the colon, reestablish healthy intestinal bacteria, and restore a healthy pH balance to the body.
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What is ProN50?
ProN50 has been renamed to PRO-RELIEF+™.
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Can I take GREENS+® and PRO-RELIEF+™ together?
Yes! GREENS+® and PRO-RELIEF+™ are an excellent combination. Although GREENS+® contains 20mg of Grape Extract, experts believe the more antioxidants you take, the better.
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What is Resveratrol?
Resveratrol is a powerful bioflavonoid found only in the skin of red grapes and is believed to be responsible for the French Paradox (a lower risk of heart disease and cancer in people who consume moderate amounts of red wine). Research has shown Resveratrol to have incredible antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant, and anti-cancer effects.
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What is the difference between Pycnogenol and PRO-RELIEF+™?
Pycnogenol is a trade name of an extract from pine bark with antioxidant properties similar to grape seeds. PRO-RELIEF+™ contains 95% proanthocyanidins (10% more than pine bark) and exhibits 25% more proanthocyanidin activity than grape seed alone.
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 Is GREENS+® safe for pets?
Yes! GREENS+® has been used successfully by dogs, cats, horses and birds. Dogs, cats and horses love the chlorophyll rich foods in GREENS+®. Birds receive a wonderful diversity of nutrient rich plant foods that closely resembles a wild, tropical diet. Due to this success, we developed a new product called JUNGLE GREENS+™.
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Why does GREENS+® have to be refrigerated?
GREENS+® contains living plant foods and probiotic cultures that break down when exposed to light, heat and oxygen. Once opened, shelf life is prolonged when stored in the refrigerator. Unopened, GREENS+® can be store at room temperature in a dry, cool place.
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 I have been diagnosed with cancer. Will GREENS+® help me?
GREENS+® has been used successfully by hundreds of cancer survivors to strengthen the immune system, adapt to the stress of cancer treatments, and provide the body with potent cancer fighting substances like Resveratrol from grape extract, Isoflavones from soy sprouts, Chlorophyll from cereal grass and Spirulina, and Beta-carotene from sea algae.
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What are Fructo-Oligosaccharides? Is it a form of saccharine?
Fructo-Oligosaccharides are 100% natural long chain sugars derived from beets and is used as a food source for friendly bacteria in the
intestines. FOS goes unabsorbed by the human body, does not spike insulin levels, and is safe for diabetics. FOS is not, or in any way similar to the synthetic sweetener, saccharine.
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