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Ingredients
We stay current with the latest scientific insights to find ingredients well known for their effectiveness.
Vitamin C
One of the most important nutrients for the human body, vitamin C is an antioxidant that plays a number of key roles in our general health and wellbeing. In addition to supporting the normal function of the immune system, vitamin C has benefits for our energy levels, collagen production, skin health, bone health, and psychological function. Famously found in citrus fruits, vitamin C is present in a wide range of fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, blackcurrants, kale, broccoli, and even Brussels sprouts!
Niacin (B3)
Also known as niacin, vitamin B3 is one of eight essential B vitamins that are needed to maintain good overall health. This versatile vitamin can support everything from energy production and psychological function to the health of the skin and mucus membranes. The highest food sources for vitamin B3 are red meat, poultry, seafood, and nuts.
Vitamin B6
Also known as pyridoxine, vitamin B6 is one of eight essential B vitamins that are needed to maintain good overall health. It plays a key role in energy production and metabolism, as well as helping the body to create red blood cells. It also supports immune function and helps to achieve hormonal balance. Vitamin B6 can generally be found in red meat products (particularly beef liver), poultry, seafood, and starchy vegetables.
Vitamin B12
Also known as cobalamin, vitamin B12 is one of eight essential B vitamins that are needed to maintain good overall health. While it has numerous benefits for both brain and body, vitamin B12 is mostly associated with helping to reduce feelings of tiredness. This vitamin is famous for putting the spring in your step! Supplementing with vitamin B12 is particularly important for vegans, since the main dietary sources are from animal-based foods, such as red meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products.
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
Also known as pantothenic acid, vitamin B5 is one of eight essential B vitamins that are needed to maintain good overall health. It plays a key role in energy production and helping to reduce fatigue, as well as supporting optimum mental performance. While it is present in nearly all foods (its name is derived from the Greek word ‘pantothen’, meaning ‘from everywhere’), vitamin B5 is found in the largest quantities in meat, eggs, dairy products, avocados and mushrooms.
Magnesium
One of the most abundant minerals in the human body, magnesium is an essential electrolyte that supports psychological function, helps to keep bones and teeth healthy, allows the muscles to function correctly, and reduces tiredness and fatigue. The highest food sources of magnesium are green leafy vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
Zinc
Zinc is a trace mineral that is present in nearly every cell of the human body. In addition to playing a key role in fertility and reproductive health, zinc supports bone health, vision, cognitive function, immunity, and even healthy skin, hair, and nails! This essential nutrient is also an antioxidant that helps to support the body’s natural defences by protecting cells from oxidative damage. Zinc is mainly found in animal-based foods, such as oysters, red meat, fish, and seafood, but it is also present in a variety of legumes, seeds, and nuts.
Green Tea
The benefits of tea cannot be over-stated (actual wars have been fought to secure the supply of this prized leaf). Green tea is obtained from tea leaves that have not undergone the processing used to make black tea, giving it a unique flavour and complex taste. It is also much richer in polyphenols, such as catechins and flavanols, and provides a natural source of caffeine and L-theanine.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is obtained from the dried inner bark of an evergreen tree native to China and Southeast Asia. This aromatic spice is famous all over the world, with most household cupboards containing a pack of rolled cinnamon sticks. It is also used in health supplements for its rich content of natural polyphenols.
Dandelion
Instantly recognisable due to its bright yellow flowers, the dandelion is a member of the daisy family that can be found growing in gardens and lawns all over the country. While most of the plant’s phytochemical content exists in the leaves, the roots of the plant contain a significant amount of inulin, a type of soluble fibre that is high in fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS).
Turmeric
One of the most important spices in the world, turmeric is native to India where it has been used for literally thousands of years. The root of the plant is a rich source of curcuminoids, most famously curcumin, which is responsible for its bright yellow colour. Curcumin absorption is enhanced by ginger, also found in HeraRise.
Broccoli
A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is highly nutritious, providing a good source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre. Young broccoli plants (called broccoli sprouts) are particularly rich in sulforaphane, which is one of the reasons why dark leafy greens are always advised as part of a healthy diet.
Guar Gum
When mixed with liquid guar gum naturally forms a gel-like consistency. That’s because guar gum is a type of soluble fibre, which is gentle on the gut and is Low FODMAP. Fibre is vital to a healthy and balanced diet, but many UK adults consume less than the recommended daily amount. When taken in larger doses (10g per day), guar gum also contributes to normal blood cholesterol levels.
Ginger
A symbol of heat and energy, ginger is an ancient herb has been used in India and China for over 5,000 years. Together with turmeric, ginger is one of the oldest and well-respected spices in Eastern tradition. The roots are commonly used in health supplements due to their rich content of polyphenols, terpenes, phytosterols and digestive enzymes. Ginger also helps with the absorption of the active curcumin in turmeric.
Pomegranate
Originally native to the Mediterranean, the pomegranate is a ruby red fruit with seeds resembling jewels. The fruit’s bright colour is attributed to its high content of potent anthocyanin polyphenols.
Chlorella
A type of freshwater algae, chlorella is bright green in colour and loaded with many important nutrients, such as vitamin C and iron. Chlorella is also an excellent source of plant-based protein, containing up to 50% protein and providing all nine essential amino acids (EAAs).
Beetroot
Known for its deep purple colour, beetroot is nutrient-dense vegetable that is packed with vitamins and minerals and provides a good source of dietary fibre. Beetroot powder is used due to its high content of nitrates.
Quercetin
Present in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, quercetin is a type of polyphenol called a flavanol. It is one of the most abundant flavanols found in nature, present in everything from cranberries to capers, apples to onions, and even red wine! Since only small amounts can be obtained from food, quercetin concentrated in this powder offers a more concentrated form.
Thaumatin
Thaumatin is a natural sweetener derived from the West African katemfe fruit. A natural and low- calorie alternative to sugar. It is particularly good at masking the bitter elements of natural fruit and vegetable powders. So while it may be more expensive than other sugar substitutes, thaumatin is the perfect partner for our plant-based formula!
We know how interested in the details you are, like us, it is important every ingredient in HeraRise has a meaningful reason to be there.
So here is a list of each active ingredient.
HeraRise is vegan and vegetarian.
It is free from: gluten, egg, dairy, fish, peanuts, sesame, tree nuts.
With no artificial sweeteners, colourings, preservatives, or flavourings.
