PHYTONUTRIENTS ARE THE ACTIVE ELEMENTS FOUND IN FRUITS, VEGETABLES, GRAINS, LEGUMES, NUTS, AND TEAS.

PHYTONUTRIENTS

• Nutrients derived from plants that are believed to be necessary for sustaining human life
• Promote a strong immune system*
• Believed to slow down aging
• Help detoxify and alkalize the body*

All the green superfoods in Shakeology contain phytonutrients that are known to promote a healthy immune system, may slow down aging, and help to detoxify and alkalize the body. Chlorophyll is the green pigment molecule in plants that's responsible for absorbing the sun's energy used in the photosynthesis process. Chlorophyll may detoxify and purify the blood and liver, help build red blood cells, and aid in tissue repair.

The alkaline nature of phytonutrients helps neutralizes the acidity in your body that typically comes from things like eating overcooked meat or processed deli meat, and drinking diet sodas. An acidic environment in the body may lead to disease.

In laboratory tests, phytonutrients have shown promise in helping prevent a wide variety of degenerative conditions.
Studies suggest that the natural mix of phytonutrients you get from whole-plant sources is more effective than taking them individually as nutritional supplements.

Many of Shakeology's fruit and vegetable sources have been chosen for their high concentration of phytonutrients, including flavonoids, polyphenols, anthocyanins, and catechins. These substances are known to have antioxidant effects, promote the body's natural anti-inflammatory response, and help repair and rebuild cells.