FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) with Dr. Smith

1. What is Nutriseltzer?
2. What is effervescent?
3. What are the benefits of effervescent?
4. Why does a liquid vitamin have high bio-availability?
5. What is JointKomfort?
6. What are the ingredients found in JointKomfort?
7. What is deer velvet antler? Why is it good for me?
8. Is harvesting elk velvet antler harmful to the host animal?
9. What are the nutrients found in velvet antler?
10. When can I expect to feel better?
11. What can Joint Komfort do for me? Why can’t I just take a pain reliever?
12. Why is your JointKomfort more effective than other glucosamine supplements?
13. What is gac?
14. What are gac’s benefits?
15. How is RedGac different from other fruit supplements, such as noni, mangosteen and acai??
16. What are the merits of gac fruit?
17. What are antioxidants and why are they important?
18. What are the benefits of carotenoids and specifically beta carotene found in Gac?
19. What are the benefits of the carotenoid lycopene found in gac?
20. What are fatty acids found in gac and why are they important?

Answers

1. What is Nutriseltzer?
NutriSeltzer is a vitamin that is in an effervescent format, to be dissolved in water before use. Once dissolved in water, it tastes like an orange soda pop. In liquid format, NutriSeltzer ensures a high level of delivery into the body as the vitamins are absorbed directly without the need for the tablet to be broken down by the stomach.*

2. What is effervescent?
Effervescent tablets dissolve in a liquid (water or juice) while giving off bubbles. They are a good alternative for those who can’t swallow solid tablets.

3. What are the benefits of effervescent?
Effervescents are favored because after being dissolved in liquid, they offer a host of benefits: easier to swallow, better tasting and more gentle on the digestive tract*. In liquid form, the active ingredients (such as vitamins, or aspirin) don’t need to be digested, they come ready for the body to absorb. In other words, liquids have faster “bioavailability” than solid tablets, allowing a larger dose of ingredients to be taken in a single serving.* Effervescents are preferred by those who can’t take solid tablets or capsules because they have difficulty swallowing, or have a sensitive digestive system. *

4. Why does a liquid vitamin have high bio-availability?
When taking solid tablets, your stomach has to do the work of dissolving the ingredients. This often happens slowly, depending on your anatomy and physiology. However, effervescent tablets are formulated so that the ingredients dissolve uniformly in liquid, reducing the risk of partial dissolution and irritation to the stomach*. This also means that the ingredients can be absorbed quickly, completely and uniformly*.

5. What is JointKomfort?
JointKomfort is a joint health supplement that is formulated to complement widely accepted ingredients – glucosamine and chondroitin. It promotes long-term joint comfort* by adding [to glucosamine and chondroitin] an ingredient treasured in Asia for thousands of years – elk velvet antler **. Elk velvet antler is a gift from nature that is endowed with almost 40 nutrients. The synergy between velvet antler, glucosamine and chondroitin is the key differentiator.

6. What are the ingredients found in JointKomfort?
There are four ingredients: Elk velvet antler, Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM
JointKomfort is available in four varieties:

Original: elk velvet antler
Extra Strength: elk velvet antler, glucosamine
Double Strength: elk velvet antler, glucosamine, chondroitin
Maximum: elk velvet antler, glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM

7. What is deer velvet antler? Why is it good for me?
Velvet antler is the soft tip of the elk antler that grows in the Spring – elk drop their antlers and produce a new one every year. Elk velvet antler is endowed by nature with over 40 nutrients and minerals. This combination of nutrients occurs in natural forms, ratios and amounts. Unlike calcified horn, velvet antler is loaded with growth factors, immune factors and cartilage in addition to glucosamine, chondroitin and collagen. Treasured in Asia for thousand of years, the best quality velvet antler comes from North American domesticated elk.

8. Is harvesting elk velvet antler harmful to the host animal?
In North America, only domesticated elk is used. The collection of velvet is performed without endangering the animal – much like shearing sheep – under supervision of a vet. Velvet antler is the soft tip that grows in the Spring – YES, elk drop their antlers and produce a new one every year. Each spring, elk farmers tranquilize the animals and remove the soft tips that contain the naturally occurring chemicals -- glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Because these nutrients are still in their natural state, they are considered more preferable over their synthetic counterparts.

9. What are the nutrients found in velvet antler?

Chondroitin sulfate, a carbohydrate that attracts fluid into proteoglycan molecules and protects cartilage from destructive enzymes
Glucosamine sulfate, the building block of cartilage and a reported anti-inflammatory easily absorbed by the body
Lipids, to build cells and boost energy
Prostaglandins, powerful anti-inflammatory agents
Monoamine-oxidase inhibitors, which enhance mood
Selenium, which reduces infections, and protects blood cells, the heart, liver and lungs
Calcium, for bones, teeth, nerves, blood clotting and muscle contraction
Collagen, a major structural protein that binds joints together and serves as a main component of articular cartilage
Phosphorus, which helps build bones and teeth, and is a key component of metabolic reaction
Polysaccharides, which helps regulate blood clotting activity
All essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein
Potassium, for nerves and muscles
Magnesium, to help cells restore and release energy
Bone morphogenetic protein, which speeds bone growth
Growth factors, which aid in cartilage cell development.

10. When can I expect to feel better?
Most joint deterioration typically occurs over several years and cannot be renewed overnight.
Individual results may vary, but you should expect to see benefits in 4 weeks to 8 weeks, when taken daily.*

11. What can Joint Komfort do for me? Why can’t I just take a pain reliever?
JointKomfort contains over 40 important nutrients and minerals which support healthy joint structure and function*. It is also used to support easy joint movement and flexibility*
Unlike pain relievers, which offer temporary pain relief, Joint Komfort actually promotes long-term joint flexibility, comfort and range of motions. It helps improve the health of joints and cartilage over time*. As our bodies age, the ability to produce some of the nutrients necessary for cartilage building declines. Joint Komfort contains compounds that help repair the cartilage damage in joint, therefore focuses on the root of the problem to relieve pain rather than only the symptoms*.

12. Why is your JointKomfort more effective than other glucosamine supplements?
The “star” ingredient found in JointKomfort is velvet antler – which is endowed by nature with over 40 nutrients and minerals.

JointKomfort is especially formulated to promote synergy between velvet’s 40 natural nutrients AND glucosamine and chondroitin

13. What is gac?
Gac (Momordica Cochinchinensis Spreng) is a tropical fruit found in Vietnam and other regions of Southeast Asia where it is valued for many important health benefits. It is esteemed as the “fruit from heaven” and is prized for its ability to promote longevity, vitality, and health*. Unknown to indigenous folks, gac is a fountain of antioxidants, as recent research unveiled.

This bright-red fruit grows abundantly on vines and is as large as a cantaloupe. Traditionally, the red oily pulp is cooked with rice and served during special festivities such as weddings. The bright red color generates the desired visual effect that represents good luck and joy.

14. What are gac’s benefits?
Science has demonstrated that beta-carotene, lycopene and other potent antioxidants found in gac fruit help support strong cellular rejuvenation throughout the body*.

Gac is a premier source of carotenoids which are in a highly bio-available form to support healthy skin and the body’s own defense mechanisms from free radicals*.

15. How is RedGac different from other exotic fruit supplements, such as noni, mangosteen and acai?
RedGac is an oil, not a juice. There a big difference. Because it is an oil, RedGac both supplies and delivers to the body of the high natural levels of antioxidants. Gac is an natural source of beta-carotene, lycopene, and long-chain fatty acids, and the fat in the fruit pulp is essential for the absorption of those fat soluble nutrients. Fat soluble nutrient digestion is assisted by natural fruit oils.

While gac is an exceptional source of β-carotene (18-50 mg/100 g), lycopene, and long-chain fatty acids (24 g/100 g). , it’s the fat in the fruit pulp (about 100 mg/g) that is essential for the absorption of β-carotenes.

In order for nutrients to be absorbed by the human digestive system, they must bind with fat molecules. According to Dr. Steven Shwartz of Ohio State University, "many fruits and vegetables are rich in beneficial carotenoids, but most are virtually fat free, which may limit the body's ability to absorb some of these nutrients."

16. What are the merits of gac fruit?
Gac’s seedpod chambers hold the power of this amazing tropic fruit. Its vibrant red and orange colors indicate that it has a high concentration of powerful antioxidants called carotenoids – specifically beta-carotene and lycopene.

Not only does nature give gac a generous supply of these carotenoids, the fruit also has a high level of absorbability because of its fat content. Not all fat are bad because your body needs it to absorb nutrients found in fruits and vegetables. While most fruits do not have enough fat content to aid in the delivery of nutrients, gac fruit oil supplies and delivers to the body significant levels of antioxidants*.

17. What are antioxidants and why are they important?
Your body’s individual cells need protection from free-radicals (which are unstable molecules that try to become stabilized by taking electrons away from other stable molecules). This results in what is called oxidation, which is similar to what happens to metal when exposed to air. Oxidative stress occurs for example when your body gets exposed to the sun or other environmental factors, leading to degenerative conditions.

Antioxidants donate their electrons to unstable free-radicals (giving them back their stability) without causing any damages to themselves. When your body uses antioxidants (from the food you eat for example), it keeps free-radicals under control.

18. What are the benefits of carotenoids and specifically beta carotene found in gac?
Beta-carotene is a carotenoid antioxidant found in Gac. It helps boost your immune system and support the structural integrity of the tissues*. Carotenoids, as plant pigments, function as protection of the plant against excess light. Their nutritional value is especially important to your skin*. The richest sources of natural Beta-carotene (as opposed to synthetic Beta-carotene) are found in yellow, orange, and green leafy fruits and vegetables. In general, the greater the intensity of the color of the fruit or vegetable, the more beta-carotene it contains. Gac contains as much as 10 times more Beta-carotene than carrots.

19. What are the benefits of the carotenoid lycopene found in gac?
Carotenoids are antioxidants found in bright red, orange, or yellow fruits and vegetables. Lycopene is a carotenoid that imparts the vibrant red color to fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, pink grapefruit and watermelon. Gac is a premier source of carotenoids, especially lycopene. Total lycopene concentration in the ripest fruit can produce more than 76 times the amount of lycopene found in commercial tomato.

Read the USDA report regarding the benefits of red gac

20. What are fatty acids found in gac and why are they important?
Lipocarotenes are fatty acids found in gac. This mixture of unsaturated, saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fatty acids assist in the absorption of nutrients present in gac fruit, making them highly bio-available*.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

**Harvesting velvet antler is much like shearing sheep, without harm to the host animal. Elk is domesticated in North America for its antler, which regrows every year in the Spring.