Ingredients

Chlorella

Chlorella Powder is made from Chlorella, a single-celled green algae that is extremely nutrient dense. Often referred to as nature’s multivitamin, Chlorella is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E. Chlorella is packed with magnesium (which helps improve blood sugar levels, heart and mental health), potassium, iron and calcium. Chlorella is also a great source of protein with a healthy balance of amino acids, including essential amino acids which the body cannot produce on its own. Chlorella aids in digestion and detoxifying the body. It contains chlorophyll which helps to support the body’s immunity, alkalinity and inflammation due to muscle overuse. Chlorella is also a great source of energy.

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Flax

Flax Seeds are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids. The omega oils found in Flax Seeds help the body to maintain balanced levels of omegas 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Additionally, Flax Seeds are low in carbohydrates which makes them beneficial for foods that require low levels of starches and sugars. Flax Seed Extract has been used in creams and gels as a moisturizer and for smoothing the skin.

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Glucosamine

Green Source Organics offers premium glucosamine for the nutraceutical, functional food, and animal nutrition industries. Our sustainably sourced, non-GMO glucosamine supports joint health and mobility in both humans and pets. Available in Glucosamine Sulfate and Glucosamine HCl, it's perfect for clean-label formulations targeting joint wellness.

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon Oil has a wide array of uses in the market ranging from aromatic applications, food incorporations to agricultural applications. Cinnamon is rich in essential minerals including manganese, iron and calcium, as well as having high fiber content. Cinnamon is also a great room freshener, providing a pleasant aroma in any location. Cinnamon Oil is also a great mosquito repellant; research has also shown that Cinnamon Oil is effective in killing mosquito larvae.

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Elderberry

Elderberries are commonly used as a functional food ingredient because of their flavor and numerous health benefits. These berries are loaded with natural substances called flavanoids, a powerful antioxidant. Elderberries are also rich in anthocyanin, tannins, amino acids, carotenoids, flavanoids, natural sugars, rutin, viburic acid, and vitamins A, B, and C. Elderberry Extract can help bolster the immune system and help support healthy blood levels. Elderberries have been incorporated into a variety of nutraceutical and even animal nutrition products for their numerous nutritional benefits.

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Apricot

Nutrients in apricots can help support healthy heart and eyes, as well as fiber for digestion. The high beta-carotene content of apricots make them supportive, heart healthy foods. The kernel yields an oil that is similar to that of the almond. The apricot can be combined with other natural ingredients in creams, lotions and facial masks for cosmetic use. Apricots are considered to have softening and emollient qualities.

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Avocado

Avocados are a fresh, natural, wholesome part of a healthy diet. They are rich in flavor, high in essential fatty acids, and provide over twenty essential nutrients including fiber, potassium, vitamin E, B-vitamins, and folic acid. Avocado consumption also contributes to maintaining a healthy potassium:sodium ratio. Avocado Oil is an edible oil derived from the fresh pulp of the avocado fruit and is used for both cooking and cosmetic purposes. It has a rich, lingering flavor of avocados and the aroma of artichokes and celery. Avocados have been rated as one of the safest commercial crops in the United States.

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Celery

Celery is rich in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and dietary fiber which encourages healthy digestion. Celery also contains phthalates and secondary phytochemical compounds that provide benefits by either stimulating or inhibiting various enzymes in the body. Celery is used in powder, pieces, and a variety of forms for food and animal products.

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Apple

Apples are a rich source of antioxidant compounds and fibre helping to support healthy digestive function and rid the body of toxins. The nutritional composition of apple products lack fat, cholesterol and sodium which are just a few of the many reasons apple products are an important part of a healthy dietary regimen. For cosmetics and personal care, the ingredients derived from Malus domestica are used in the formulation of a wide variety of products including hair conditioners, hand and body lotions, and shampoos.

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Blackberry

Black currants have many of the same benefits as blueberries and bilberries, including helping to support brain, digestive and eye health. They contain numerous vitamins and minerals including vitamins C, A, B6, B12, E, potassium, cBlackberry Powder is often used in dietary supplements providing potent antioxidants and support for immunity and heart health. Blackberry Oil contains ample amounts of antioxidants including multiple forms of vitamin E, vitamin C, tocopherols, tocotrienols and a variety of carotinoids. The anthocyanins that give blackberries their dark color combat free radicals in the body that destroy cells. Blackberries have an ORAC value of about 5350 per 100 grams, putting them among the highest ranking fruits for antioxidant levels.

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Broccoli

Broccoli Extract is believed to be the most potent source of glucoraphanin, a natural cancer-fighting antioxidant. Unlike normal antioxidants, glucoraphanin kick-starts the body’s own defense mechanism against harmful free radicals that may cause damage to cells and tissues.

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Beet

Beets are a great source of iron, low in calories, and contain no trans or saturated fats. They have carbohydrates that energize the body and are regarded as a healthy body fuel. Beets contain sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron and phosphorus, as well as vitamins A, B and C and niacin. The folic acid in beets is useful in the production and maintenance of new cells. Beets are also great tonic for the liver, help to detoxify the body, and contain betaine, a substance that may help support digestion. Beets are a great supplement for many purposes in daily nutrition.

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Ginger

For thousands of years, ginger has been used as a spice and much more. The high amount of gingerol in ginger works as an anti-inflammatory for muscle overuse and exercise, helps to relieve nausea and works as a digestive aid. Ginger Powder contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, and sodium. Its content of proteins fibers and essential oils are used in a wide variety of applications.

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Goji

Goji berries, also known as Wolfberries, are members of the Solanaceae (Nightshade) Family. Goji Berries have been used as a nutrient tonic for many years. Itis a bright red, almost chewy berry with a taste similar to raisins. Containing large amounts of polysaccharides, amino acids and vitamins, Goji Berries deserve consideration as an ingredient in many nutraceutical, functional food, and cosmeceutical applications.

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Cherry

Cherries are a super fruit packed with antioxidants called anthocyanins which aid in maintaining a healthy heart. They are one of the few food sources that contain melatonin, which helps to regulate heart rhythms and the body’s sleep cycle. Cherries contain 19x more beta carotene (Vitamin A) than blueberries and strawberries. They are also rich in vitamins C, E, potassium, magnesium, iron, folate, and fiber. Cherry Fiber helps the body with digestive health. Cherries are used in a variety of forms from fruit powder to kernel oil, in the cosmeceutical, nutraceutical and animal nutrition industry.

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Cabbage

Cabbage is rich in vitamins K, C, E, A, Ba, B2, B6, folate, fiber, manganese, molybdenum, vitamin B6, potassium, tryptophan, iron, magnesium, and calcium. Cabbage has a high fiber content which is essential for a healthy digestive system. Cabbage is also loaded with antioxidants which combat free radicals within the body. Cabbage Powder can be incorporated into a variety of functional food products.

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Blueberry

Blueberries are well known as one of the superfruits of the world for their high antioxidant properties as they are rich in anthocyanosides, proanthocyanidins, resveratrol, flavonoids and tannins. Blueberries are full of amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids, making these berries useful in skin care and food products. Blueberry Seeds are a potent source of tocopherols, carotenoids and natural antioxidants. It is high in essential omega 3 fatty acids, containing a high percentage of alpha linolenic acid.

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