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

Life Shotz has key ingredients called cellular transporters that drive nutrients deep into cells for results you can feel. That means you get the maximum benefit of nutrient-dense antioxidants and super-charged vitamins—and those are changes you can feel!

• 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 enzymatic reactions.

OTHER INGREDIENTS

Your favorite powdered drink also contains natural sweeteners and flavors that offer health benefits and contribute to great taste.

• ERYTHRITOL is natural sweetener with 95 percent fewer calories than sugar that is safe for diabetics and does not cause tooth decay.
• ORGANIC CANE SUGAR and STEVIA help in two ways: Sugar vastly improves the flavor and nutrient density of Life Shotz. It eliminates the aftertaste. Life Shotz now contains 10 grams of carbohydrate. It can now be taken without food. The carbohydrates in the sugar are enough to maximize absorption.
• NATURAL FLAVORS give you the berry taste you love without sacrificing quality.
• MALIC ACID helps support your immune system and adds a naturally tart flavor.

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, carbohydrates 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 the maintenance of normal adrenal function, stress regulation, nerve transmission and facilitating 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, especially 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
  
  Cyanocobalamin is the most common source of B12 used in supplements. It is also the hardest for your body to absorb and benefit from. Cyanocobalamin contains a cyanide molecule. Hence the prefix "cyano". Cyanide is a poisonous substance that must be removed from the body. Cyanocobalamin does not contain enough cyanide to pose a poisonous health risk, but regardless, the body must cleave off the cyanide molecule and remove it from the body. This process taxes your detoxification system and burns antioxidants while ridding your body of the cyanide. Once the cyanide molecule is cleaved off, the cobalamin must be attached to a methyl so the body can utilize the B12
  
  Methylcobalamin is a natural form of B12. It is already in the methylated form and readily utilized by the body. This means it has tremendously better absorption, better retention, and does not contain any toxic components that the body must eliminate.
  
  So why doesn't every product use Methyl? Because it can cost up to 100 times as much as the cheaper cyanocobalamin. Companies can still advertise their product has B12 when they use cyanocobalamin. It takes a savvy consumer to read the fine print and understand the source.
  
  
• 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

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.

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 an 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.

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