Good Green Vitality

Apart from the stylish new name and new look, Good Green Vitality has been refreshed and reformulated to bring you more of what your body needs to keep up with the demands of modern-day life. Having paid attention to what we need most, the new formulation now includes more vitamins, minerals and nutrients to further support: - Digestion; with the addition of aloe vera, apple fibre and psyllium husk, and increased levels of flaxseed, milk thistle, dandelion, ginger, slippery elm and probiotics. - Immunity; through increased levels of vitamin D3 and selenium, cacao bean, shiitake mushroom, beta glucans and astragalus. - Healthy ageing; with greater antioxidants from more grape seed and green tea extracts, curcumin (from turmeric) and natural carotenoids. - Stress management; with a greater boost of B3, B6 and B9, along with a larger dose of your key adaptogens for stress support, rhodiola and ashwagandha. - Energy and cognition; with more of the essential vitamins and minerals that make you feel good, as well as increased rosemary and gotu kola extracts, and CoQ10.

Yes, Good Green Vitality is suitable for both coeliacs, vegetarians and vegans. None of the ingredients in Good Green Vitality are derived from animal products and it is certified gluten free.

According to Australian and New Zealand regulations, Good Green Vitality is suitable for children aged 4 and over. However the dosage for children aged 4 - 14yrs is half that of an adult (1/2 scoop). Regulations may vary from country to country but, in any event, we do not recommend Good Green Vitality for anyone under the age of 4. Kids Good Stuff is a better alternative for children as the formula was developed specifically for early childhood development.

Good Green Vitality is completely safe for diabetics. There is about 3 grams of carbohydrates per serve so the effect on blood glucose is minimal; and, at around 35 calories per serve, the effect on those with type 2 diabetics, metabolic syndrome and pre-diabetic disorders is almost nil. Good Green Vitality may even help those with diabetes due to the inclusion of ingredients such as chromium and green tea extracts that aid glycaemic control and blood sugar level stability.

The barley and wheat grass in Good Green Vitality are the growing portion of the plant, not the grain. The grain is the part that contains gluten. Every batch of Good Green Vitality is tested for gluten and is certified gluten-free.

Firstly it's not just a 'greens' product. Many 'greens' products are simply powdered foods without any fortification of essential vitamins and minerals, or probiotics, bioflavonoids etc. Powdered food blends are OK for a little 'boost' in your smoothie but without taking significantly more than the recommended teaspoon or two, they really do not offer significant supplementation. Of those 'greens' products that do strengthen their powdered foods with added vitamins, minerals, probiotics etc., you will find that Good Green Vitality has significantly higher levels of nutrients than most, if not all, products available in this category. Most importantly however are the forms of those ingredients. Good Green Vitality uses the most bioavailable, 'body-friendly', and effective forms available; many of which are not used by ANY of our competitors. It makes for a more effective, more efficient, and in some areas safer, formula to your health and wellbeing.

For nutritional insurance - to help plug the gaps in your diet due to poor food quality, soil depletion and imperfect dietary choices; and because of the demands our bodies make for extra nutrients due to environmental toxins and our high-stress modern lifestyles. Nothing should replace a balanced diet of real food - supplements simply help fill the gaps.

There can often be drug-herb and drug-food interactions with poly drug use. We always recommend that anyone with a pre-existing condition, and those taking medication, consult with a suitably qualified health practitioner before using any nutritional supplement.

Our contract manufacturers are responsible for sourcing raw materials. Our contract manufacturer in New Zealand is a TGA-registered facility, which means the manufacturing processes are of the highest quality, including identity testing performed on every ingredient received from every supplier prior to production. Similar to spirulina, ingredients are sourced from many different parts of the world, and several of them change depending on availability, specification required, cost and quality. We aim to source the plant foods from Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and South America whereas many of the vitamins and minerals and some of the botanicals are sourced from China. The key to ingredient sourcing is not where the ingredient comes from but in ensuring quality control, no matter the source of the ingredient. Therefore, our contract manufacturers conduct identity tests on all botanicals to ensure they are “real” and we in turn conduct allergen, heavy metal and pesticide tests on every batch of finished-product before it is released to the market; no matter where it comes from. In that way, we can be sure that it is safe and that consumers are protected. There is a perception that if something comes from China, there is a danger of it being contaminated or fake. Whilst there is an element of truth to that with some products, particularly foods, much of the pharmaceutical industry and nutraceutical industry is very high quality; in many cases world leading and often owned or jointly owned and run by multinationals out of the United States and Europe. When it comes to food ingredients, it must be remembered that there is a great deal of processing (isolation, extraction and drying) during which harmful bacteria is generally eliminated. However, it does not mean there are not excessive pesticide residues or heavy metal contamination. That is where careful selection of supply and quality control in terms of testing is important.

The sourcing of spirulina depends on the batch and where we have it blended (currently Australia, New Zealand and Belgium for different markets). Availability, particularly of organic spirulina supply, will often dictate the source. In the case of Spirulina the most common sources are California, China and India. Spirulina is also grown in New Zealand and Australia in limited quantities but our manufacturing partners have not been able to secure reliable supply, nor at affordable prices as yet. We are hoping that these operations scale to the point that we can source locally. The key in our sourcing of any ingredient however is consumer safety. Spirulina, like any blue-green algae, can be contaminated with toxic substances called microcystins. It can also absorb heavy metals from the water where it is grown. For these reasons, and also the potential of harvesting other potentially harmful species of algae, much of the Spirulina used in health supplements today is produced in specialized Spirulina farms, where water conditions and species are controlled. However, we do not rely on that alone. All raw materials, particularly ingredients like Spirulina, undergo detailed testing of heavy metals and microorganisms to ensure they are safe and meet limits regulated by our own health authorities. Once blended with the other ingredients, the final finished product is again tested before released for sale. If safety is your concern, you can be sure it is our highest priority.

Each serving of Good Green Vitality contains 200 mg of broccoli sprouts, which is considered a goitrogen, a naturally occurring substance that may interfere with the function of the thyroid. Goitrogenic compounds are found in certain cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, turnips, brussel sprouts and soy. While high intakes of these foods may contribute and worsen the development of goiter and thyroid related issues, there is no scientific evidence that shows that a healthy adult is not able to ingest a normal dose of broccoli sprouts while still maintaining health. Good Green Vitality also contains 190 mg of kelp per serve, which is naturally rich in iodine and known to support the body’s production of thyroid hormones and therefore may prevent hypothyroidism. It is safe to say that Good Green Vitality does not contain enough goitrogens to pose a significant risk to people with normal thyroid function. However, If you have a medical condition or suffer from thyroid issues, always consult with your doctor before starting a new supplement.