PANTOTHENIC ACID:
IMPORTANCE: Participates in the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats & protein, aids in the utilization of vitamins; improves the body's resistance to stress; helps in cell building & the development of the central nervous system; helps the adrenal glands, fights infections by building antibodies.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May lead to painful & burning feet, skin abnormalities, retarded growth, dizzy spells, digestive disturbances, vomiting, restlessness, stomach stress, muscle cramps.

INOSITOL:
IMPORTANCE: Necessary for the formation of lecithin; aids in the breakdown of fats; helps reduce blood cholesterol; helps prevent thinning hair.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in high blood cholesterol, constipation, eczema, hair loss.

VITAMIN C (Ascorbic Acid) IMPORTANCE: Essential for healthy teeth, gums & Bones; helps heal wounds, scar tissue, & Fractures; prevents scurvy; builds resistance to infection; aids in the prevention & treatment of the common cold; gives strength to blood vessels; aids in the absorption of iron. It is required for the synthesis of collagen, the intercellular "cement" which holds tissues together. It is also one of the major antioxidant nutrients. It prevents the conversion of nitrates (from tobacco smoke, smog, bacon, lunch meats, & some vegetables) into cancer-causing substances. According to Dr. Lines Pauling, the foremost authority on Vitamin C, Vitamin C will decrease the risk of getting certain cancers by 75%. DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May lead to soft & bleeding gums, swollen or painful joints, slow-healing wounds & fractures, bruising, nosebleeds, tooth decay, loss of appetite, muscular weakness, skin hemorrhages, capillary weakness, anemia, impaired digestion.

GUARANA
For thousands of years, native Amazonians have used the seed of the guarana berry to help maintain stamina and physical endurance. You too can tap the energy source of guarana to "rev up" your average day or dance your way past midnight at the parties and clubs. This herbal tonic has also traditionally been used to assist in the relief of various ailments such as stress and nervous tension, weight control, headaches and hangovers, and even menstrual pain. It's great for maintaining stamina. Its refreshing properties have been enshrined in the folklore and customs of ancient Amazon tribes and have been medically recognised in the 21st Century. Guarana is the pure seed of the Paullinia Cupana vine - a climbing shrub found in isolated areas of the Amazon rainforest. The seed is about the size of a pea, looks like a brown pebble and has a slightly bitter taste. When dried and ground to a powder, it is mixed into drinks. When consumed in its natural state, guarana powder provides a synergetic delivery of many compounds and trace elements to pleasantly and beneficially affect your total body system.

GINSENG
For many thousands of years Ginseng has been in widespread use throughout Asia as a medicinal root possessing a wealth of properties. The scientific names Panax Ginseng and Panax Quinquefolius are derived from the Greek word for cure-all, related to the word Panacea. Ginseng is termed an "adaptogen", a class of substances that tends to restore the bodies functions and to cleanse it of toxins.
The ancient chinese used ginseng to balance the body's chi, those natural negative and positive energies that are represented by the body's various organs and functions. If taken regularly ginseng was said to substantially increase your inner strength and prolong your life span. Ginseng has been demonstrated in clinical tests to have therapeutic value in Relieving stress, Improving memory, Increasing energy, Fighting fatigue, Restoring vitality, Preventing illness, Resisting headaches, Overcoming exhaustion, Strengthening the body, Warding off infection.

MARAPUAMA(Ptychopetalum olacoides)
Description: The Marapuama bush is native to Northern Brazil and can be identified by its straight trunk and dark green leaves. Marapuama is used by the Amerinds of Amazonia as an astringent, aphrodisiac and nerve tonic. As a dietary supplement, Marapuama may also be used to support the body's natural defenses and to aid digestion.
It is often used as Dietary Supplements, Aphrodisiac formulas, Digestive supplements, Immune supplements, Male performance supplement, Anti-stress supplement and, Mood enhancement and supplements.