USANA complies with governmental regulations in each country in which it operates. The vast majority of warnings on products labels are there because they are required by law. Additional warnings may be included to help clarify dose, use, and potential concerns while using a product.

Because labels can be updated at any time (due to regulatory and product changes), USANA recommends reviewing all product labeling – including warnings – in detail, even if you use products regularly.

Product safety is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Toxicities of vitamins and minerals have been researched at length, and USANA has considered all available information when formulating its nutritional products.

Most vitamins have low toxicities, and for many no toxicity has ever been observed. Some fat-soluble vitamins can be toxic at high doses, but even when typical dietary intakes are considered, the amounts of vitamins and minerals in USANA supplements – when used as directed – do not come close to harmful levels.

Chronic intakes of vitamins and minerals at levels exceeding the LOAEL (Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level) can cause health problems, but the amounts of vitamins and minerals found in USANA’s products have been formulated to remain below these levels. USANA products are designed to enhance health, not be detrimental to it.

A good source of information on general vitamin and mineral safety is “Vitamin and Mineral Safety, 3rd Edition” by John N. Hathcock, Ph.D. Council of Responsible Nutrition. 2014.

USANA’s food products are formulated using ingredients with an extensive history of safe use in humans. In addition, all USANA food products are tested for heavy metal contamination (which includes lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium) and meet or exceed the most stringent standards for safety regarding these metals (e.g. the state of California’s Proposition 65).

The Sensé products have been extensively tested under dermatologist and ophthalmologist-supervised conditions. All ingredients must comply with strict safety standards set by governmental regulations.

Vitamins are molecular compounds necessary for normal health and growth in higher forms of animal life, including humans. Humans must obtain essential vitamins from food or from supplements because the human body cannot produce these compounds on its own. Lack of a particular vitamin in the diet may lead to a deficiency disease. (This is how vitamins were first discovered.)
Aside from the possibility of inadequate nutrient intake from the diet, no side-effects are associated with discontinuation of the USANA supplements.

Trust Your Gut to USANA® Probiotic

USANA® Probiotic

Support your digestive and immune health with a beneficial blend of proven bacteria strains delivered in a convenient powdered formula.*

Your gut is at the core of good health. Everything you ingest must go through your digestive system to be broken down into the micro- and macronutrients your cells need to function properly. Imbalances in the gut can disrupt this process, starting a vicious cycle that could bring discord to your health and your life. USANA Probiotic can help maintain healthy harmony by bringing balance to your belly.*

By supplying an increase of friendly bacteria to the gut, USANA Probiotic helps create an ideal environment to keep things running smoothly. Taking one stick pack every other day offers important benefits for your daily health and well-being:

  • Promotes good digestion and nutrient absorption*
  • Maintains digestive comfort and regularity*
  • Supports healthy immunity*

Not all probiotic sources are equal. Make sure you get a real, reliable dose of beneficial bacteria every time with USANA Probiotic. Each stick pack contains guaranteed levels of two of the most well-studied probiotic strains. So you can feel confident that you’re getting what you need.

USANA Probiotic is a sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free powder. And, it’s easy to use. The mildly sweet formula mixes with any cold food or beverage. Or you can just take it straight from the package.

When it comes to a quality supplement for your digestive and immune health, trust your gut to USANA® Probiotic.*

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Beneficial Bacteria Are Vital for Good Digestive Health

Your body’s functions are fueled by the food you eat. So, maintaining digestive health is an important factor in getting the nutrients you need. Because your digestive system is responsible for breaking down and absorbing all the nutrients from the food and supplements you consume.

Digestion is a multi-step process. It begins in your mouth and ends when wastes are eliminated.

Your gastrointestinal (GI) system is central to the process. It hosts trillions of bacteria—also known as microflora. Your body and its microflora adapted to form a mutually beneficial relationship. The bacteria help your digestive process function properly. The bacteria flourish because they feed on the by-products of digestion. This is why—out of your whole body—the highest amount of bacteria is found in your gut microbiome.

You may have heard the term “microbiome” and “microbiota” and wondered what the difference is. It’s generally acceptable to use the terms interchangeably, so we use “microbiome” here at Ask the Scientists. “Microbiome” is well-recognized throughout the scientific community and has become the preferred term. Likely because it’s the most comprehensive. Technically “microbiome” and “microbiota” are slightly different.

  • In people, the microbiota is the whole community of microbe species found at a particular site on the human body. This includes fungi, bacteria, viruses, etc., that live in one place. In other words, you have a gut microbiota, a skin microbiota, a urinary tract microbiota, etc. The communities of microbes on your body are generally stable…but they’re also variable. Every site on your body has a different makeup. And it can fluctuate over time.
  • The microbiome is all of the microbes in the microbiota plus their genes. The microbiome is vast. It has been estimated that there are 3.3 million unique genes in the human gut microbiome alone, compared to about 22,000 genes present in the entire human cell genome!

Bacteria serve many purposes in the digestion and metabolism process, including:

  • Supporting the activity of enzymes that break down fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols into useable forms.
  • Producing some nutrients—bacteria in the gut make vitamin K, biotin, and more.
  • Helping to remove toxins and wastes from the body through the normal passage of stool through the colon.

There are thousands of different species of bacteria in your digestive tract. They can be both beneficial or potentially harmful. Maintaining the right balance of the right bacteria for you is the key.

A number of things can upset the stability of your intestinal environment, including the following:

  • Occasional stress
  • Poor diet and hydration
  • Lack of rest or changes in sleep patterns
  • Travel and exposure to new microbes

The normal aging process also impacts the stability of your gut microbiome. Older adults may have differences in their gut caused by changes in their nutritional status and lifestyle.

To keep everything working smoothly, it is vital that you drink plenty of water; exercise; and consume a proper diet that includes plenty of fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. In addition to eating a healthful diet, you can also add a probiotic supplement to support a healthy balance.*

What does a probiotic supplement do? The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations defines probiotics as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.” That’s a predictably stuffy way for an official agency to say that a probiotic supplement will help replenish beneficial bacteria to help keep you healthy.*

USANA Probiotic delivers goodness to your gut with probiotic bacteria specifically selected for their belly benefits.*

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Bring Balance to Your Belly’s Bacteria with USANA Probiotic

Aid good digestion and support your overall health with USANA Probiotic. It supports harmony in your GI tract by helping to establish a better microbial balance with a boost of friendly bacteria.*

There are many probiotic supplements available on the market today. USANA Probiotic makes an excellent choice for two key reasons: the strains and the amounts used.

1—contains two strains of bacteria shown to colonize the intestines and deliver health results

Each stick pack of USANA Probiotic contains a unique 50/50 mixture of two of the most studied probiotic bacteria strains: Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB-12®) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LGG®). These bacteria are similar to the Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus that are part of a natural gut flora (primarily found in the colon). Dozens of studies on these strains have demonstrated benefits for digestive health and immunity.*

These strains are so effective, in part, because they survive transit through the harsh, acidic environment of the stomach to colonize the intestines. Reaching the intestines alive is essential for getting results from your probiotic. The strength of the strains is boosted by a small amount of inulin fiber in the formula. Inulin acts a prebiotic, which feeds your natural beneficial bacteria and may further support establishment of Bifidobacterium in the intestine.*

Lactobacillus LGG has been replicated from a human intestinal microbiota. It was discovered by Professors Gorbach and Goldin, giving name to the strain.

BB-12 is a lactic-acid producing bacteria that comes from a proprietary dairy culture collection. When it was first classified, it was thought to belong to the species Bifidobacterium bifidum, which is where the “BB” came from. Though the classification has now changed to Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, the name has not.

LGG is a registered trademark of Valio Ltd.

BB-12 is a registered trademark of Chr. Hansen

2—delivers a reliable amount of live bacteria to provide real benefits—even after 18 months

Generally, at least one billion Colony Forming Units (CFU) of total active bacteria are needed daily to provide probiotic effects throughout the GI tract. But most of the yogurts or other foods people rely on to get their beneficial bacteria contain an unspecified or unverified number of viable bacteria.

So, if you’re relying on yogurts to replenish your beneficial bacteria, it certainly won’t hurt your health. But it might not really be helping it either.

Take away the guesswork with a product that you can trust will deliver an amount of bacteria with real belly benefits. USANA Probiotic is guaranteed to contain 12 billion CFU of active bacteria when it’s made—a level shown to be effective in clinical studies.*

And even months after manufacture, USANA’s 12 billion CFU-level is still stable.

Stability can be a challenge with some strains of bacteria—even when refrigerated. So, their shelf-life is short. But USANA’s blend is designed to remain stable at room temperature (25° C) for 18 months. This stability has been verified in independent and in-house tests. And, you can preserve your probiotics even longer by storing them in the refrigerator (which is advised in hot or humid climates).

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Keep Your Tummy Calm

Occasional mild gas, constipation, bloating, and diarrhea can all be embarrassing and uncomfortable. You can help reduce the chance of physical discomfort by creating an ideal environment for healthy digestion with USANA Probiotic. (If you often have concerns with digestive issues, please talk to your doctor.)*

By maintaining a balanced digestive system, USANA Probiotic helps keep things moving. It has benefits for bowel regularity. It aids consistent waste elimination from the body through the regular passing of stool and normalization of stool consistency. It can also help maintain digestive health and comfort while traveling.*

Occasional stress—from travel, hectic schedules, or other lifestyle disruptions—can also take a toll on your digestion and cause minor GI upsets.

To help ward off any unpleasant side effects during stressful times, make supplements like USANA Probiotic part of your self-care. Taking vitamins and minerals, probiotics, and magnesium supplements for one month has been shown to help reduce levels of psychological stress and fatigue and improve feelings of well-being. A study in marathon runners also found that three months of probiotic supplementation was supportive in restoring normal GI function after race day.*

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A Healthy Gut is a Strong Barrier

Supporting a healthy gut with USANA Probiotic can also help you stay well, even when you’re under pressure. Research suggests that probiotics, including Bifidobacterium BB-12 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG, may play a role in sustaining healthy immune function.*

More immune cells are found in the gut than in any other region of the body. This makes sense, because a healthy GI tract is a central line of immune defense. Because it serves as a protective barrier.*

USANA Probiotic supports immunity through strength in numbers. Your natural bacteria line the wall of your GI tract to help support a strong barrier and maintain normal function. By delivering more friendly bacteria to your gut with USANA Probiotic, you are helping reinforce this activity. There’ll be even more good bacteria to fill attachment sites on the intestinal wall. So, your gut barrier will be fortified, helping you to stay healthy.*

Key Ingredients

  • Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG
  • Bifidobacterium BB-12

See full list of ingredients

Usage

Adults, add the contents of one stick pack to your favorite cold food or beverage and consume immediately. Take one stick pack every 1–2 days, or as needed to promote digestive health.*

Keep out of reach of children. Consult your physician if you have an autoimmune disorder, are taking immunosuppressant medication, are pregnant or nursing, taking a prescription drug or have a medical condition.

Ideal For

  • Healthy adults of all ages
  • Athletes
  • People under temporary stress
  • Travelers

Frequently Asked Questions About USANA Probiotic

The most convenient way to take USANA Probiotic is consuming it straight from the stick pack. USANA Probiotic can be added to cold food and beverages. We do not recommend mixing it with boiling or hot liquids. High temperatures can reduce the effectiveness of the product.

If you decide to mix USANA Probiotic into a separate food or beverage, please consume the mixture within a reasonable timeframe (less than 30 minutes or so). This will help minimize any potential loss of potency.

It is not uncommon for USANA’s Probiotic powder to vary slightly in color (typically between white and light-pink). This effect is sometimes referred to as “pinking.”

Please note that any variance in coloring is not a quality concern. There is no relationship between “pinking” and viability of the probiotic product. Color changes to the product may be promoted by elevated temperature and humidity, but please understand that changes occur even during ideal storage conditions.

Again, any change in color is unrelated to changes in quality or effectiveness of the product.

While USANA Probiotic is labeled for use by healthy adults, there is some research that supports probiotic use in children. We recommend you discuss this with your child’s health care professional to determine if USANA Probiotic is appropriate for them.

USANA Probiotic is generally safe to use during pregnancy. And there is some research that shows benefits of probiotic use for a healthy pregnancy and for infant health during breastfeeding.* We recommend you discuss with your health care provider.

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Phillips ML. 2009. Gut reaction: environmental effects on the human microbiota. Environ Health Perspect 117(5): A198-A205.

Biagi E, et al. 2010. Through ageing, and beyond: gut microbiota and inflammatory status in seniors and centenarians. PLoS One 5(5): e10667.

Kechagia, M, et al. 2013. Health benefits of probiotics: a review. ISRN Nutr [Internet] [accessed 4 June 2018] Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4045285/#B3

Minelli E, Benini A. 2009. Relationship between number of bacteria and their probiotic effects. Micr Ecol Health Dis 20(4): 180-183.

Jungersen M, et al. 2014. The Science behind the Probiotic Strain Bifidobacterium animalis

subsp. lactis BB-12®. Microorg 2: 92-110.

Tancrède C. 1992. Role of human microflora in health and disease. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 11(11): 1012-5.

Corthésy B, Gaskins HR, Mercenier A. Cross-talk between probiotic bacteria and the host immune system. 2007. J Nutr 137(3 Suppl 2):781S-90S.

de Vrese M, et al. Effect of Lactobacillus gasseri PA 16/8, Bifidobacterium longum SP 07/3, B. bifidum MF 20/5 on common cold episodes: a double blind, randomized, controlled trial. 2005. Clin Nutr 24(4):481-91.

Guarner F, Malagelada JR. Gut flora in health and disease. 2003. Lancet 361(9356):512–9.

O’Hara AM, Shanahan F. The gut flora as a forgotten organ. 2006. EMBO Rep 7(7):688–93.

Sears CL. A dynamic partnership: Celebrating our gut flora. 2005. Anaerobe 11(5):247-251.

Shanahan F. The host-microbe interface within the gut. 2002. Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology 16(6):915–31.

Steinhoff U. Who controls the crowd? New findings and old questions about the intestinal microflora. 2005. Immunology Let 99(1):12–6.

Winkler P, de Vrese M, Laue Ch, Schrezenmeir J. Effect of a dietary supplement containing probiotic bacteria plus vitamins and minerals on common cold infections and cellular immune parameters. 2005. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 43(7):318-26].

Holscher HD et al. Bifidobacterium lactis Bb12 enhances intestinal antibody response in formula-fed infants: a randomized, double blind, controlled trial. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2012 Jan;36(1 Suppl):106S-17S.

Smith TJ, et al. 2012. Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG® and Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis BB-12® on health-related quality of life in college students affected by upper respiratory infections. Br J Nutr. Oct 1:1-9.

O’Callaghan A, van Sinderen D. 2016. Bifidobacteria and their role as members of the human gut microbiota. Front Microbiol 7: 925.

Kekkonen RA, et al. 2007. The effect of probiotics on respiratory infections and gastrointestinal symptoms during training in marathon runners. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 17(4): 352-63.

Hilton E, Kolakowski P, Singer C, Smith M. 1997. Efficacy of Lactobacillus GG as a diarrheal preventive in travelers. J Travel Med 4(1): 41-43.

Canny G, McCormick B. 2008. Bacteria in the intestine, helpful residents or enemies from within? Infect Immun 76(8): 3360-73.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Discover How to Calm Your Belly with USANA® Digestive Enzyme

USANA® Digestive Enzyme

Get the most out of your meals and relieve digestive discomfort with a blend of plant-based enzymes and artichoke extract.

It’s been said that “all happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast” (by American journalist John Gunther). And while there’s certainly truth to the fact that a good meal is one of the great joys of life, that joy can turn to sadness if your meal ends with you feeling uncomfortable. Help keep your belly happy and your body nourished with USANA Digestive Enzyme.*

Take the supplement with meals to get a broad range of plant-based enzymes plus artichoke extract, which offer two key benefits for your daily well-being:

  • Helps you digest your meals more efficiently to support absorption of macronutrients (fats, protein, carbohydrates)*
  • Relieves fullness, bloating, or other occasional issues associated with digestion after a large meal*

Your overall health and energy depend on nourishing all of your cells. USANA Digestive Enzyme helps naturally support normal, healthy digestion, so you can get the most nutrition out of your meals. And, it can help calm occasional belly blues you may have after eating. So, you’ll be less likely to experience mild—but potentially embarrassing and uncomfortable—gas or bloating and can simply savor all life has to offer.*

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Digest the Role of Enzymes in Your Health

From the moment you see, smell, or taste food, your mouth starts to water and your body’s complex digestive process begins. After chewing and swallowing, food travels through your stomach, intestines, and on down the line. It’s broken down into the many substances your body needs to support your health and fuel your daily activities along the way.

Your digestive enzymes are one part of the digestive process. They’re substances that help break down and convert your food into the compounds your cells are hungry for. Your body naturally produces enzymes throughout the digestive process—including in your saliva, pancreas, and liver—that help break the large molecules of fat, protein, and carbohydrates into smaller pieces.

When you have normal, healthy enzyme function, your body digests meals efficiently, so macronutrients can be absorbed and used by your body. It makes sense, because if your food is broken down fully, you’ll be more likely to get the most nutrition from what you eat.

Your natural digestive enzyme production can slow down as you age. This could cause you to experience occasional episodes of mild bloating, gas, or discomfort after eating certain foods or large meals.

A varied, healthy diet may provide some enzymes to supplement those naturally made by your body. Fruits like raw bananas, mangoes, papaya, and pineapple supply enzymes. So do fermented foods like kefir or sauerkraut. A plant-based supplement can also help bridge any enzyme gaps to provide additional digestive support.*

Plant-based digestive enzymes primarily help support a healthy digestive system by lightening the load on your pancreatic and liver enzymes by helping to “pre-digest” your food. They work along with stomach acid to begin breaking down your meal before the food moves on to your intestines, where your natural pancreatic enzymes take over. Some of the plant-based enzymes may remain active beyond the stomach to support digestion throughout the process.*

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The Belly Benefits of USANA Digestive Enzyme

Make USANA Digestive Enzyme a part of every meal to bolster your body’s natural enzymes and promote optimal digestive efficiency. The Natural Enzyme Blend supplies a wide range of plant-based enzymes that support normal, healthy digestion and absorption of the different types of macronutrients*:

  • Amylase: breaks down starch
  • Bromelain: breaks down protein
  • Cellulase: breaks down cellulose (usually comes from plant material like fruits and vegetables)
  • Lactase: breaks down lactose (milk proteins)
  • Lipase: breaks down fat
  • Papain: breaks down protein
  • Protease: breaks down protein

USANA Digestive Enzyme also offers an extra boost of support for healthy digestion with artichoke extract (Cynara scolymus L.). The active phytonutrient from artichoke leaves has been shown to help relieve digestive complaints, like mild stomach upset, by aiding the digestion of fatty foods, especially after a large meal.*

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Gut Check: Do You Need USANA Digestive Enzyme?

Your enzyme balance is unique to you. And chances are good that you already know if your digestion could use support every day. Your gut isn’t subtle when it’s unhappy. If you find yourself uncomfortable after consuming lactose, protein, fat—any type of macronutrient—Digestive Enzyme has an enzyme in it that may help.*

And even if you rarely have a rumbly tummy, you might want to keep some Digestive Enzyme on hand. There are a couple of occasions during which you may find yourself in need of a little enzyme assistance*:

  • Making a dietary change. Long-term dietary habits can impact your natural ratio of different pancreatic enzymes. So, a supplement may be useful if you make a sudden change to your diet. For instance, if you dramatically increase the amount of plant-based foods and fiber you eat, digestive enzymes may help alleviate any temporary discomfort that results from the change. This makes Digestive Enzyme a nice complement to the USANA 5-Day RESET™, which supplies more fiber than your system might be used to.**
  • You’re going to stuff yourself. Let’s be honest, sometimes you just know you’re going to overindulge. And too much of a good thing might be a lot for your natural pancreatic enzymes to handle efficiently. So, a supplement can help give your natural enzymes a little assistance to help reduce the uncomfortable side effects of digesting a big meal. This may help you feel lighter (and keep your belly a little flatter) as your feast digests.*

Remember: enzymes are only one part of the digestive process. USANA Digestive Enzyme will help support efficient digestion and a calm, comfortable belly. And the bacteria in your belly also play a role in supporting healthy digestion. So, for even more comprehensive digestive support, considering adding USANA Probiotic, too.*

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Key Ingredients

  • Natural Enzyme Blend
  • Artichoke Extract
  • Contains no animal-derived ingredients.

See full list of ingredients.

Usage

Take one (1) to three (3) tablets with a meal, or as needed.

Ideal For

  • Adults 18+ who want digestive support

Frequently Asked Questions About Digestive Enzyme

The natural flavor in USANA Digestive Enzyme is vanilla. It is also used in a couple other products to mask unpleasant flavors of the raw materials. There is nothing hidden in the vanilla flavor, and it does not contain MSG or any ingredient of concern.

Barbesgaard P, Heldt-Hansen HP, Diderichsen B. 1992. On the safety of Aspergillus oryzae: a review. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 36:569–72.

Coenen TM, Aughton P, Verhagen H. 1997. Safety evaluation of lipase derived from Rhizopus oryzae: summary of toxicological data. Food Chem Toxicol 35(3-4):315-22.

Gao KP, et al. 2002. Effect of Lactase Preparations in Asymptomatic Individuals with Lactase Deficiency Gastric Digestion of Lactose and Breath Hydrogen Analysis. Nagoya J Med Sci 65:21-8.

Hwang K, Ivy AC. 2006. A review of the literature on the potential therapeutic significance of papain. Ann New York Acad Sci 54:161-207.

Kraft K. 1997. Artichoke leaf extract – Recent findings reflecting effects on lipid metabolism, liver and gastrointestinal tracts. Phytomedicine. 4(4):369-78.

Laugier R, Bernard JP, Berthezene P, Dupuy P. 1991. Changes in pancreatic exocrine secretion with age: pancreatic exocrine secretion does decrease in the elderly. Digestion 50(3-4):202-11.

Marakis G, et al. 2002. Artichoke leaf extract reduces mild dyspepsia in an open study. Phytomedicine.9(8):694-9.

Maurer HR. 2001. Bromelain: biochemistry, pharmacology and medical use. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences 58(9):1234-45.

Olimpska-Beer ZS, et al. 2006. Food-processing enzymes from recombinant microorganisms – a review. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology 45:144–158.

Pariza MW, Foster EM. 1983. Determining the safety of enzymes used in food processing. Journal of Food Protection 46:453–468.

Suarez F, Levitt MD, Adshead J, Barkin JS. 1999. Pancreatic supplements reduce symptomatic response of healthy subjects to a high fat meal. Dig Dis Sci 44:1317–21.

Janiak C. 2016. Digestive enzymes of human and nonhuman primates. Evol Anthropol 25(5): 253-266.

Ben Salem M, et al. 2015. Pharmacological studies of artichoke leaf extract and their health benefits. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 70(4): 441-53.

Rachman B. 1997. Unique features and application of non-animal derived enzymes. Clin Nutr Insights 5(10): 1-4.

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Raman R. 2018. 12 Foods That Contain Natural Digestive Enzymes. Healthline [Internet] [accessed 22 October 2018] Available at https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/natural-digestive-enzymes

Fritsche J, et al. 2002. Isolation, characterization and determination of minor artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) leaf extract compounds. Eur Food Res Tech 215(2): 149-157.

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Rathnavelu V, et al. 2016. Potential role of bromelain in clinical and therapeutic applications. Biomed Rep 5(3): 283-288.

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**Individual results may vary. The 5-Day RESET program lowers your daily caloric intake and recommends moderate exercise for best results.

It is suggested that you take these products to your health care professional and secure their advice if you intend to change your diet, begin an exercise program, are pregnant or lactating, have allergies, are taking medications, or are under the care of a health care professional.

Children under the age of 18 should not participate in the 5-Day RESET program, except on the advice of their health care professional and/or dietician.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The Rev3 canned drink comes ready to use. Its defining features include:

  • Each can provides 1.5 servings
  • 70 calories per serving, or 105 calories per can
  • Lightly carbonated with a clean, crisp citrus flavor
  • Sweetened with fructose and evaporated cane juice syrup
  • Contains a proprietary Energy Complex with L-carnitine, tea, ginseng, Rhodiola rosea, cacao, ribose, and Coenzyme Q10
  • Provides B vitamins, minerals, and a phytochemical blend with grape seed extract and USANA’s unique Olivol olive-fruit extract
  • Provides low-glycemic sugars for sustained energy
  • Best when served cold

The Rev3 Energy Surge Pack comes in a ready-to-mix packet. Its defining features include:

  • Convenient single-serving packets
  • Provides only 10 calories per serving
  • Contains green tea (source of caffeine), Korean ginseng, and Rhodiola rosea
  • Refreshing lemon-tea flavor
  • Designed to be mixed with 14-16 ounces of water (or to taste)

If you have diabetes, please consult with a doctor or health care specialist to determine if USANA foods appropriate for you.

Additionally, please keep in mind that these are food products and they should be treated like any other healthy food. In general, most diabetics will be able to consume USANA foods (depending on how well they are currently managing their diabetes). In some cases it may be necessary to monitor blood glucose levels more regularly, especially if there is a significant change in carbohydrate intake.

Unsaturated fats (such as monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, trans fats and omega-3 fatty acids) are liquid at room temperature. To make a solid product that includes any of these fats, it is necessary to add a small amount of saturated fats (which are solid at room temperature). Some saturated fat in the Snacks and Bars – in the form of palm kernel oil – is used to stabilize the unsaturated oils in the product. This is necessary for maintaining both consistency and quality.
The percentage of saturated fat present is less than one would find in native soybean oil, and palm kernel oil is used instead of soy/cottonseed oil because it is more stable and does not contain any trans fat.

Sugar alcohols – also known as polyols – are neither sugars nor alcohols. They are carbohydrates with a chemical structure that partially resembles sugar and partially resembles alcohol, but they do not contain ethanol (as alcoholic beverages do). They are incompletely absorbed and metabolized by the body and consequently contribute fewer calories.

Some of the more commonly used sugar alcohols include sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, maltitol, erythritol, and maltitol syrup. They occur naturally in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and berries but are also commercially produced from other carbohydrates. Along with adding a sweet taste, they may perform a variety of functions in foods.

Due to their incomplete absorption, sugar alcohols produce a lower glycemic response than sucrose or glucose and therefore may be useful in low carbohydrate diets. Also, sugar alcohols do not contribute to tooth decay.

The primary downside to sugar alcohols is that in high amounts they can cause gastrointestinal (GI) problems, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, or loose stools. Sorbitol is the most likely to cause these GI effects, but it typically takes around 15 grams. It’s highly unlikely the very small dosages used in the products would cause or contribute to GI distress under normal circumstances. The sugar alcohols used in products are derived from non-GMO sources.

Stevia is a natural sweetener extracted from the plant Stevia rebaudiana. The plant compounds that provide sweetness are known as steviol glycosides. Rebaudioside A is a steviol glycoside that is 200 times sweeter than sugar. Of all the steviol glycosides in the plant, Rebaudioside A has the least bitterness.