Progressive VegEssential Chocolate, 840g
BENEFITS & FEATURES
VegEssential combines the benefit of an entire cupboard full of supplements with the ease of consuming a single smoothie. This simple to use all-in-one formula not only provides unmatched nutritional density, it also provides unmatched convenience. VegEssential embraces the wisdom of consuming an alkaline-forming, whole-food diet and draws on almost 100 plant-based ingredients to deliver an incredible spectrum of nutrients. It is also dairy, trans fat and cholesterol free, with no added sugars and no artificial flavours, colours or sweeteners.
- 27g of Protein - Representing more complete protein than 4 eggs, without relying on any animal sources.
- 7g of Fibre - Including both soluble and insoluble forms. Every scoop supplies more fibre than a whole bowl full of oatmeal.
- 2g of Omega-3 Plant Oils - From flax, borage, pumpkin, primrose and safflower.
- ~5000 ORAC units - Featuring green tea, blueberry, grape seeds, red wine extract, lycopene, resveratrol and lutein.
INGREDIENTS
| Nutritional Information (1 Scoop) | |
| Calories | 180 |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Fibre | 7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 27 g |
| Medicinal Ingredients | |
| Yellow Pea Protein (Pisum sativum, Seed) | 28 g |
| Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein (80% Protein) | 3,500 mg |
| Organic Hemp Seed Protein (Cannabis sativa) | 1,000 mg |
| Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica) | 250 mg |
| Cranberry Fruit (Vaccinium macrocarpon) | 250 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Beta Carotene | 3,750 IU |
| Vitamin A (Palmitate) | 2,500 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) | 250 IU |
| Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) | 50 IU |
| Vitamin K2 (Menatetrenone) | 6 mcg |
| Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate) | 125 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate) | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 15 mg |
| Niacinamide | 20 mg |
| D-Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate) | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) | 17.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 50 mcg |
| Folic Acid | 500 mcg |
| Biotin | 50 mcg |
| Choline (Bitartrate) | 12.5 mg |
| Inositol | 12.5 mg |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (Citrate, Ascorbate, Carbonate) | 100 mg |
| Magnesium (Citrate) | 50 mg |
| Zinc (Citrate) | 5 mg |
| Iodine (Potassium Iodide) | 25 mcg |
| Manganese (Citrate) | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium (Citrate) | 7.5 mg |
| Chromium (Citrate) | 50 mcg |
| Selenium (HVP Chelate) | 50 mcg |
| Molybdenum (Citrate) | 12.5 mcg |
| Vanadium (Citrate) | 12.5 mcg |
| Support Nutrients | |
| Birch (Betula pubescens, Leaf) | 50 mg |
| Betaine Hydrochloride | 10 mg |
| Banaba Leaf Extract (Lagerstroemia speciosa) (1% Corosolic Acid) | 8 mg |
| PABA | 7.5 mg |
| Corn Silk (Zea mays, Stigma &Style) | 5 mg |
| Citrus bioflavonoids (Citrus limon, sinensis & paradisi, Peel) | 5 mg |
| Rutin (Styphnolobium japonicum, Flower Bud) | 5 mg |
| Hesperidin (Citrus limon &sinesis, Peel) | 5 mg |
| Plant Oils | |
| Organic Lecithin (Phosphatidylcholine/inositol/serine) | 1,750 mg |
| Flax Seed Oil (Linum usitatissimum) | 250 mg |
| Borage Oil (Borago officinalis, Seed) | 20 mg |
| Pumpkin Seed Oil (Cucurbita pepo) | 17.5 mg |
| Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis, Seed) | 15 mg |
| Safflower Oil (Carthamus tinctorius, Seed) | 10 mg |
| Green Foods | |
| Barley Grass (Hordeum vulgare) | 750 mg |
| Alfalfa (Medicago sativa, Herb Top) | 500 mg |
| Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum) | 100 mg |
| Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum, Seed) | 75 mg |
| Spinach (Spinacia oleracea, Leaf) | 75 mg |
| Parsley (Petroselinum crispum, Leaf) | 20 mg |
| Sea Vegetables | |
| Spirulina Platensis | 1,025 mg |
| Chlorella Vulgaris (Broken Cell) | 200 mg |
| Dulse (Palmaria palmata), Thallus) | 50 mg |
| Kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum, Thallus) | 45 mg |
| Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida, Thallus) | 20 mg |
| Nori (Porphyra yezoensis, Thallus) | 10 mg |
| Land Vegetables | |
| Brown Rice (Oryza sativa, Seed) | 800 mg |
| Beet Root (Beta vulgaris) | 250 mg |
| Carrot (Daucus carota, Root) | 200 mg |
| Organic Fermented Soy | 150 mg |
| Celery Seed (Apium graveolens var. dulce) | 20 mg |
| Pumpkin Seed (Curcubita pepo) | 10 mg |
| Cruciferous Vegetables | |
| Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica, Flower) | 100 mg |
| Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, Flower) | 60 mg |
| Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) | 60 mg |
| Kale (Brassica oleracea var viridis) | 35mg |
| Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) | 15 mg |
| Antioxidants | |
| Acerola Extract (Malpighia glabra, Fruit)(4:1) | 115 mg |
| Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium, Fruit) | 50 mg |
| Quercetin (Styphnolobium japonicum) | 25 mg |
| Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis, Leaf)(4:1) | 20 mg |
| Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera)(4:1) | 10 mg |
| Bilberry Extract (Vaccinum myrtillus, Fruit)(4:1) | 10 mg |
| Red Wine Extract (Vitis vinifera, Fruit)(8:1) | 5 mg |
| Lycopene (Solanum lycopersicum, Fruit) | 3 mg |
| Resveratrol (Vitis vinifera, Fruit) | 2.5 mg |
| Lutein (Tagetes erecta, Flower) | 2 mg |
| Herbal Co-Factors | |
| Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Fruit) | 75 mg |
| Astragalus Membranaceus (Root) | 25 mg |
| Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticocus, Root) | 25 mg |
| Ginkgo Biloba Leaf | 20 mg |
| Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus laevigata) | 15 mg |
| Nettle (Urtica dioica, Herb Top) | 5 mg |
| Fibre | |
| Inulin (Helianthus tuberosus, Tuber) | 965 mg |
| Apple Pectin (Malus pumila, Fruit) | 105 mg |
| Oat Bran (Avena sativa) | 30 mg |
| Digestive Aids | |
| Bitter Gourd (Momoridca charantia, Fruit) | 55 mg |
| Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus, Root Bark) | 30 mg |
| Dandelion (Taraxicum officinale, Root &Leaf) | 30 mg |
| Papaya (Carica papaya, Fruit) | 27.5 mg |
| Pineapple (Ananas comosus var. comosus, Fruit) | 27.5 mg |
| Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum, Fruit) | 25 mg |
| DL-Alpha Lipoic Acid | 10 mg |
| Piperine (Piper nigrum, Fruit) | 1 mg |
| Non-Medicinal Ingredients | |
| Unflavoured: | Xanthum Gum. |
| Vanilla: | Xanthum Gum, Natural Flavour, Stevia Leaf Extract. |
| Chocolate: | Cocoa, Xanthum Gum, Natural Flavour, Stevia. |
Cautions
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; if you have a liver disorder or develop symptoms of liver trouble; if you have an iron deficiency; or if you have diabetes. Rare, unpredictable cases of liver injury associated with green tea extract-containing products have been reported (in Canada and internationally). Stop use if you develop symptoms of liver trouble such as yellowing of the skin/eyes (jaundice), stomach pain, dark urine, sweating, nausea, unusual tiredness and/or loss of appetite and consult a healthcare practitioner.
