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 Bee This superfood contains Test for allergic reactions
 Pollen practically every nutrient by putting 2 or 3 granules
 necessary to sustain life, under your tongue, says
 says Ken Babal, . Babal. Those with bee
 allergies should be
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 Ginkgo Ginkgo extract improves Spasms, cramps, and mild
 Biloba circulation, mental acuity, digestive problems can
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Avoid ginkgo if reports , you're taking aspirin or any an independent testing other bood-thinning drug. company. Ginseng "Ginseng builds stamina so Overuse, especially with your body can adapt to caffeine, can result in stress better," says Babal. sleeplessness, water It may also stimulate retention, and high blood immune function. pressure. Interacts with blood thinners and anti-inflammatories. Gotu This leafy herb fights Headache, skin rash, and Kola brain fatigue and sunlight sensitivity may strengthens blood vessels, occur in rare cases. High which improves circulation, doses can cause nausea. says Babal. Green The caffeine in green tea Large amounts can upset Tea stimulates the central the stomach. Avoid caffeine nervous system. "Green tea if you have a weak heart, is a better choice than kidney disease, overactive coffee because it has thyroid, or anxiety antioxidants," says disorder. Kravich. Tuarana This Amazon vine contains Be careful of caffeine xanthine derivatives like overdose if you are also caffeine that work as consuming coffee, tea, or short-term stimulants. chocolate. Spirulina "A food to feed humanity," May cause dizziness and a is how Bauman describes cleansing effect for novices this single-cell algae. It at dosages greater than is mostly vegetable protein 1 tsp at a time, says and is packed with Bauman. Build up dosage vitamins, minerals, and gradually. phytonutrients. Vitamin "Vitamin B in general helps The Office of Dietary B extract energy from a Supplements suggests you healthy diet by metaboli- use caution if you are zing fats, proteins, and taking drugs for GERD, carbs," says Babal. Vitamin peptic ulcer disease, or [.12] helps the diabetes. processing and absorption of iron, says Kravich. booster forms dosage Bee Bee pollen can be eaten Take 1/2 tsp of bee pollen Pollen plain, or blended into granules, says Babal. Or drinks. It can also be take 2 to 4 tablets a day of found as a liquid extract Cernilton, made from flower and in pill form. pollen extract. Ginkgo Look for extract, not Bauman suggests up to 240 Biloba leaves. Since fatty acids mg of a 50:1 extract, or 40 are needed for absorption, to 80 mg of powder extract. teas will not provide the same benefits, says Ed Bauman, . Ginseng Of the three types, Korean Extract: 100 to 200 mg per ginseng is overstimulating, day. Root: 1 to 2 g a day. says nutritionist Sally Tea: 3 to 4 times daily. Kravich, who prefers Siberian ginseng or, for those with sensitive systems, American ginseng. Gotu Add fresh gotu kola to Potency varies, so consult Kola salads, or use the liquid the label. Bauman usually extract in a 1:1 dilution; suggests 1/2 tsp of diluted the freeze-dried herb is extract 3 times daily. less potent. Green Decaffeinated forms tend Mix 1 tsp of leaves in 1 cup Tea not to have the same of hot water. Add licorice therapeutic profile, says to sweeten and strengthen Bauman. To get the benefits the flavor, or Siberian without the caffeine, use ginseng for an energizing green tea extract. combination, says Bauman. Tuarana Can be taken as a powder in Bauman recommends 200 mg water or juice. Available a day of a standardized in sports and specialty extract. drinks, such as SoBe. Spirulina Spirulina powder can be For maintenance: 1/2 tsp to added to greens, seaweed, 1 tsp per day. When you need juices, applesauce, or a boost: 1 tsp to 1 T daily. yogurt, says Bauman. Tablets are also available. Vitamin B vitamins can be taken Kravich suggests "a good B orally as pills or liquids. B100 complex like Twinlab They are also plentiful in or Solgar." The RDA for fortified cereals, [.12] is mg--a mollusks, beef liver, 1,000 mcg daily supplement trout, and salmon. "will help your energy levels, especially if you don't eat meat or eggs." our energy experts Ken Babal, ., Los Angeles-based clinical nutritionist, author of Good Digestion: Your Key to Vibrant Health Ed Bauman, ., director of holistic nutrition and culinary arts at Bauman College in Northern California, director of Partners in Health clinic in Pengrove, Calif. Sally Kravich, holistic nutritionist practicing in New York and Los Angeles, author of Vibrant Living: Creating Radiant Health and

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