Zinc Complex™

Integral to traditional southern American cuisine, collard greens don't get as much attention as their cruciferous cousins like kale and broccoli. But make no mistake: collard greens are part of this famed cruciferous family of vegetables known for its powerhouse glucosinolate nutrients. From supporting healthy liver function and detoxification to healthy cell replication, collard greens do far more than accompany your bacon and grits. Our certified organic collard greens are grown in the USA where they are carefully monitored for peak nutrient content prior to harvest. Once picked, our greens are washed and quickly freeze-dried to meet our impeccably high standards of quality and purity.

Of the many varieties of sprouts available, it has been well established that the cruciferous family of sprouts contain a very special class of phytonutrients called glucosinolates. These compounds are known for their profound effects on DNA protection and cellular detoxification. They support healthy detoxification and healthy antioxidant status, including the all-important production of glutathione. Glutathione is your master antioxidant and is arguably your body's most indispensable compound when it comes to staying healthy. Our array of organic, fresh freeze-dried cruciferous sprouts include: Broccoli Sprouts, Upland Cress Sprouts, Daikon Sprouts, Red Radish Sprouts, Cauliflower Sprouts, Cabbage Sprouts and Arugula Sprouts.

During sprouting, processes in the dormant seed start converting stored protein and carbohydrates into active enzymes and vitamins, increasing their levels by 3-5 times. Sprouts are overflowing with live enzymes that provide key nutrition and energy for our bodies. Our certified organic sprout powders begin as certified organic seeds that are carefully selected to produce the most nutritious sprouts. Our seeds are gently activated in a proprietary broth, rich in catalytic minerals and other essential nutrients. After they burst to life, our sprouts are harvested, flash frozen and immediately placed in a vacuum and freeze-dried. Because our sprouts are not transported to another location for drying, there is no loss of enzymes or other valuable constituents between harvesting and freeze-drying. After drying, they are quickly cold-milled into a fine powder. With this level of care and attention, it's no wonder our sprout powders are some of the finest in the world.

Parsley leaf is a vastly underutilized superfood that's much more than just a decorative garnish. It boasts two groups of powerful compounds called volatile oils and flavonoids, both of which deliver compelling health benefits. Volatile oils like myristicin, apiol, and eugenol support healthy cell activity, healthy detoxification, and a healthy immune response. Flavonoids such as luteolin serve as scavengers of damaging free radicals. Elevate parsley to the healthy, nutritious plant that that it is by including it in your daily diet. Our nutritious parsley plants are grown in pristine organic growing conditions. At the optimal time, our parsley is harvested, fresh freeze-dried and cold-milled into a beautiful green powder with all of the health benefits of fresh-from-the garden parsley.

Medicinal mushrooms have been treasured for thousands of years as profound healing agents, especially when it comes to the health of our immune systems. Shiitake graces these ranks, and is also a tender, delicious mushroom used in many Asian cuisines and is considered a delicacy. Shiitake was one of the first mushrooms cultivated in China and Japan. It is rich in polysaccharides, which support gut immunity and overall immune cell production.

We use the easy-to-absorb mycelium in our formulas to ensure maximum power and potency. Mycelium is the primordial thread-like hyphae that serve as the basis for growth for the mushroom fruiting body or "cap." A mushroom spends the vast majority of its life cycle in the mycelium phase during which time it produces a wide variety of enzymes and nutrients. The presence of these immunologically active metabolites and enzymes are found in the richest concentrations in the soft mycelium cell walls and its extracellular substrate (collectively known as the mycelium biomass). Research indicates these interesting secondary metabolites have the potential to yield very promising health benefits for humans.

Our mycelium is carefully monitored throughout its growth to ensure the complete development of all its active beneficial constituents. After harvest, we utilize a special cold-drying and precision cold-milling technique to preserve its full array of heat-sensitive enzymes and extracellular compounds. When mycelium is heated, it can degrade many of these valuable, immune-supportive compounds. Our objective is to produce the cleanest, purest, most whole, bioactive mycelium product to support healthy cellular and immune function.

Spinach has a high phytonutrient content with more than a dozen different flavonoid components identified to have health-promoting potential. This dark leafy green shows great promise in regards to cardiovascular health, eye health, joint health, healthy blood sugar control, and healthy aging. Its most highly regarded phytonutrients are the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, but it is also rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, manganese, zinc, and selenium. Our certified organic spinach plants are carefully monitored for peak nutrient content prior to harvest. Once picked, our greens are washed and quickly freeze-dried to meet our impeccably high standards of quality and purity.

Fermented soy is a centuries old preparation of soy that renders it highly nutritive and wholesome. Asian cultures have long used small amounts of fermented soy in their daily diets as a health and wellness food. Fermentation of soy ensures a safe and highly beneficial product that nullifies the sensitivity and hard to digest nature of beans for some people. Fermentation results in a nutrient-dense form of soy that is a wonderful addition to our diets. We use certified organic, non-GMO fermented soy in small amounts as a nutritious protein source in our whole-food vitamin growing process. The soy is actually digested during the process and broken down into its amino acid components so there are only small amounts of it present in our finished products. All of our products that contain soy or use soy during our vitamin-making process are labeled as such.

Micro-minerals like zinc perform essential regulatory and structural functions in our bodies. As our soils become depleted, our foods more processed, and our bodies more stressed, micro-mineral supplementation is needed more than ever. Zinc is actually a common deficiency, both worldwide and in the USA (in a milder form). Zinc is essential to the proper functioning of our immune, reproductive, and digestive systems. It also aids in hair and skin health as well as blood sugar regulation, energy metabolism, and muscle/bone growth. Zinc, although present in vegetarian diets, is tied up by a compound called phytic acid, which can impede zinc's absorption. Zinc is most concentrated in animal protein sources but can still be lacking for some people due to digestive issues, intake of certain medications, or other common health issues.

Zinc supplementation can be very important for all these reasons. Our zinc comes to life in our whole-food fermentation process, which is designed to transform each mineral into a rich, synergistic matrix of nutrition. The result is a unique form of zinc made with organic ingredients that brings you the best of real, wholesome food. It's perfectly balanced, gentle, and compatible with your body. Shouldn't your supplements follow nature's lead?