Ingredients

One super fruit is pretty great. But a blend of them? That goes way beyond super. Our special formula of premium natural ingredients provides your body with exceptional nutritional value to support a healthy immune system and powerful anti-aging benefits.

MAQUI BERRY is one of the most powerful known botanical antioxidants. The deep purple fruit is native to the Patagonia region in South America. For centuries, it has been used to treat a variety of ailments. However, the extraordinary maqui berry has just recently surfaced in the United States. As an antioxidant, maqui ranks among the highest due to its adaptation to an extreme and stressful climate. Its ORAC value is nearly 10 times that of blueberries.

 

AÇAI is a deep purple fruit that comes from the acai palm tree, which is native to Central and South America. It is a relative of the blueberry, cranberry and other purple fruits. It contains powerful antioxidants that help defend the body against life’s stressors. The acai berry also plays an important role in bolstering the body’s immune system.

 

GOJI BERRY grows on an evergreen shrub found in temperate and subtropical regions in China, Mongolia and the Himalayas. They are rich in antioxidants, particularly carotenoids such as beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. This nutrient-dense fruit contains essential vitamins and minerals, amino acids, polysaccharides, monosaccharides, carotenoids and more.

 

SABERRY^™ is a patent-pending, ORAC-dense phytonutrient that stimulates the body’s ability to produce the antioxidants catalase, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase. These antioxidants are known as our body’s first line of defense against toxins that accelerate aging. It is an important antioxidant defense in nearly all cells, acting as a super scavenger to free radicals. Saberry^™ is also known for improving digestive function and liver health.

 

COFFEE FRUIT is a bright red fruit that surrounds the coffee bean. While once considered a waste product, coffee fruit is now regarded as one of the richest sources of free radical-fighting antioxidants. It is also composed of nutritious polyphenols known to support brain health, decrease inflammation, reduce cardiovascular disease, lower high blood pressure, enhance kidney function and increase resistance to urinary tract infections.

 

EXTRAMEL^® is a super melon that has displayed extended longevity. The pulp removed from this long-lasting melon contains the antioxidant superoxide dismutase, or SOD, which is actually a preventative antioxidant and supports the body’s ability to fight free radicals. Other ingredients found in this melon extract include selenium, coenzyme Q10, carotenoids, catalase, vitamins A, C, E, and glutathione.

 

RESVERATROL is not only high in ORAC, but also a “heart healthy” red wine antioxidant found in red wine and black grapes. It has been shown in cell studies to provide strong antioxidant properties, in addition to being an important cell signaling molecule. Recent Harvard studies showed resveratrol to be a unique regulator of longevity genes known as sirtuins. Resveratrol also appears to play an important role in cardiovascular health. It helps keep arteries healthy, prevents plaque formation and helps prevent clot formation by keeping platelets from sticking together. One serving of Life Shotz contains as much resveratrol as one bottle of wine or 20 cups of grapes.

This is why free radicals quake in fear. An ingredient’s ORAC rating is a measure of how many antioxidants it’s packing. Those antioxidants trip up the chain reactions that spawn the cell-damaging free radicals, leaving your cells happy and healthy.

Grape skin extract contains a powerful and unique combination of phytonutrients, such as anthocyanins, vitamin C, and quercitin — all of which contribute to reducing unnecessary fats, enhancing glucose dynamics, and increasing bone health and anti-inflammatory activity. Grape skins alone have about 6-8 times as much antioxidant power as whole blueberries. Perhaps one of the most well known phytonutrients of grape skin is resveratrol.

Additional ORAC Sources

• Grape Powder
• Wild Blueberry Extract
• Cranberry
• Raspberry Powder and Seed Extract
• Prune
• Strawberry
• Tart Cherry
• Wild Bilberry Extract

Think of this as a vitamin shot without the needles. Our powerful B and D vitamin complex blend is unrivaled and delivers several hours of sustained energy — not a short-lived caffeine spike followed by a crash. These vitamins unlock our body's natural power production and are required for the production of cellular energy.

• 5,000% DV Vitamin B1 (thiamine) helps metabolize carbohydrates for the production of energy. It also possesses antioxidant, cognitive, mood-elevating and detoxification properties. Deficiencies in vitamin B1 can lead to slower memory recall, difficulty focusing thoughts and a depressed mood.
• 4,411% DV Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is essential for the metabolism of fat, carboydhrates and proteins. It's very important for protecting the body from free radical damage and promoting healthy skin and eyes.
• 5,000% DV Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins as well as synthesizing a co-enzyme for metabolizing fatty acids. It is also vital for hte maintenance of normal adrenal function, stress regulation, nerve transmission and faciltiating detoxification pathways.
• 3,750% DV Vitamin B6 is needed for more than 100 enzymes in our body and is crucial to the production of red blood cells. It is a major player in the metabolism of proteins, especiallly with respect to the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Additionally, it is required for the production of hemoglobin, blood sugar regulation and the development of the myelin sheath surrounding nerve cells.
• 5,833% DV Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) is essential for the production of DNA. B12 is involved in myriad interactions essential for normal human function, including nerve conduction, metabolism of food, formation of anti-inflammatory complexes, digestion, bone formation, organ regulation, fertility, sleep ... the list is endless. Methylcobalamin, the type of B12 used in Life Shotz, provides maximum absorption.
  
  What you need to know about these forms of B12:
  Methylcobalamin (What Life Shotz has) vs. Cyanocobalamin
  
  Methylcobalamin is a pharmaceutical grade of B12. It is more expensive to produce. A methyl is linked to the cobalamin instead of a cyanide molecule. The body has an easier time absorbing it and does not have to eliminate a cyanide molecule. Methyl is the superior choice in oral B12 supplementation. Methylcobalamin is the specific form of B12 that the nervous system needs for health. It has also been shown that methylcobalamin normalizes your 24 hour clock. Supplementing with the methyl form can lead to improved quality of sleep, a more rested feeling, and a quicker recovery from jet lag.
  
  Cyanocobalamin (Cyan-o-co-bal-a-min) is the most commonly used form of B12. It is a man made form of B12 that is inexpensive to produce. Cyano stands for the cyanide linked to the cobalamin. Cyanide is used to in the processing of synthetic B12. A cyanide molecule attaches to the cobalamin(B12), stabilizing it in the form of cyanocobalamin. Our body must go through several steps to cleave the molecule of cyanide off the cobalamin. Our liver and detoxification system, with the help of glutathione, eliminate the cyanide molecule. Even with extreme oral doses of cyanocobalamin there isn't any chance of cyanide poisoning (unless you have a very rare disease).
  
  In a nut shell?
  • Cyanocobalamin is an inferior form of B12.
  • Methylcobalamin is the superior form of B12 that nets better results in less dosage.
• 100% DV Folic Acid is essential for the formation of red and white blood cells, and the production of normal cells lining blood vessels and mucus membranes. It is critical for forming amino acids, regulating gastrointestinal function, DNA synthesis, cardiovascular health, normal cellular division/development and anti-inflammatory processes. Brain chemistry, behavior and mood are influenced by folic acid. Humans are not capable of creating folic acid naturally, it must come through diet. Folate is considered to be one of the most common nutritional deficiencies and yet one of the most critical for optimal health.
• 500% DV Vitamin D3 is a premier immune-system builder that is important for bone development.

The Many Talents of Big D

Vitamin D3 delivers incredible “feel good” qualities, and is known as the sunshine vitamin. What you might not know is even with plentiful sun exposure you could be deficient.

As the principal regulator of calcium in the body, vitamin D3 promotes calcium absorption and bone mineralization and development. Without it, calcium is poorly utilized by the body, leading to a decrease in bone density. The risk of fracture exists even if taking extra calcium!

Prolonged deficiency in adults can lead to osteoporosis. It’s also vitally important for our growth years. Teens who are in their growth spurts risk underdevelopment of the skeletal system if they don’t get enough vitamin D3.

Studies have shown vitamin D3 to significantly enhance positive effect — and possibly reduce negative effect — responses in our mood. In 1998, the University of Newcastle in Australia discovered that doses of vitamin D3 significantly improved the mood of seasonal depression sufferers.

Again in 1999, scientists Bruce Hollis, Michael Gloth and Wasif Alam completed a study showing large oral doses of vitamin D3 significantly improved mood in patients with seasonal affective disorder.

Vitamin D3 is widely involved in brain function. The reported biological effects of vitamin D3 in the nervous system include increase glutathione levels. Glutathione is also one of our body’s key antioxidant defenses.

It is becoming increasingly clear that sufficient daily doses of vitamin D3 are superior to less frequent higher doses. It is worth noting that prescription vitamin D (D2) is not human vitamin D and less effective at providing the myriad of benefits conferred by vitamin D3

DV = Daily value

Absorption is the process of getting the good stuff into your cells — instead of it simply going for a joyride through your digestive system.

Our formula has key ingredients (we call them cellular transporters) that drive nutrients deep into cells for results you can feel. That means you’re getting the maximum benefit of our pure blend of nutrient-dense antioxidants and super-charged vitamins.

• N- ACETYL CYSTEINE helps synthesize glutathione, one of the body’s most important natural antioxidants and detoxifiers.
• MAGNESIUM is an essential mineral, and a catalyst for maximizing absorption of nutrients. It's also essential for glutathione production.
• ZINC CITRATE is an essential mineral that aids in bone development, digestion, mood, and hundreds of other enzyme reactions.

 

OTHER INGREDIENTS

Our proprietary powder blend also contains natural sweeteners and flavors that offer health benefits and contribute to a great taste.

• XYLITOL is a cutting-edge natural sweetener with 40 percent fewer calories than sugar and helps protect against tooth decay.
• STEVIA is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar, has a low glycemic index and is calorie-free.
• NATURAL FLAVORS give you the berry taste you love with the kick of ingredients.
• MALIC ACID to help support your immune system and adds a naturally tart flavor.