Frequently Asked Questions about Body Balance

Q: How much honey is in a serving of Body Balance?

A: The content of honey in Body Balance is approximately 1.5 grams per a 2 oz.

suggested serving. Although this is a small amount, if you have concerns about

carbohydrates or sugars, you should provide this information to your primary care

physician or dietitian for review.

Q: Is the honey in Body Balance pasteurized and is Body Balance safe to give to

children under 1 year?

A: The honey in Body Balance is raw and not pasteurized, therefore, it is not safe to

give to children under 1 year of age.

Q: Are the ingredients in Body Balance natural?

A: All the main ingredients in Body Balance are natural.

Q: How much iodine is in a serving of Body Balance?

A: The iodine levels in Body Balance vary from lot to lot and primarily come from the

sea vegetation. The iodine is present in the free, ionic form or iodide. This form is

perfectly safe to take and any excess would be eliminated from the body. The amounts

are approximately 0.5 mg iodide/30 ml serving or 500 mcg (micrograms) iodide/30 ml

serving.

Q: Is Body Balance kosher?

A: Body Balance is certified Kosher through the Kosher Supervision of American

organization (KSA).

Q: What are electrolytes and does Body Balance contain them?

A: Electrolytes are minerals that dissociate in water to form ions (charged particles like

sodium, Na+). Yes, Body Balance contains a complete profile of electrolytes at the

following concentrations (amounts may vary slightly per batch):

Sodium (Na): 4.5 mg/30 ml serving

Potassium (K): 82.5 mg/30 ml serving

Chloride (Cl): 1.0 mg/30 ml serving

Magnesium (Mg): 6.4 mg/30 ml serving

Calcium (Ca): 6.2 mg/30 ml serving

Q: Why is citric acid in Body Balance and is it made from fruits or some other

way?

A: Citric acid is used in Body Balance primarily as an acidifier (produces an acid

environment for the performance of the preservatives). The citric acid is derived by

fermentation of carbohydrates from lemons, limes, pineapple juice and molasses. We

use a powder form that completely dissolves in water. It is the highest food grade we

can purchase and meets the strict specifications of the USP (United States

Pharmacopoeia), FCC (Food Chemical Codex) and certified Kosher. An additional

benefit is that it functions as an antioxidant in Body Balance.

Q: What is the function of potassium sorbate and potassium benzoate in Body

Balance and are these ingredients safe?

A: Potassium Sorbate is a potassium salt version of sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a

polyunsaturated fat used to inhibit mold growth. Potassium benzoate is the potassium

salt of benzoic acid, also a polyunsaturated fat (used for over 80 years as a food

preservative). Potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate are added as preservatives.

They maintain the freshness of the product through its shelf life and inhibit the growth of

microorganisms. They also help maintain the proper pH. These two preservatives,

similar to vinegar, salt or other natural preservatives, are safe as determined by the US

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are listed on the Generally Recognized as

Safe (GRAS) list. These two preservatives have been used since the 1950’s and today

stands as one of the most thoroughly tested food additives in history. In fact, few

substances have had the kind of extensive, rigorous, and long-term testing than these

two preservatives.

Q: Why is phosphoric acid added to Body Balance? I have heard that this

ingredient causes osteoporosis.

A: Phosphoric acid or orthophosphoric acid are categorized as an acidulent and added

to Body Balance as a pH adjuster. A secondary benefit is its flavor enhancing and

antioxidant properties. Regarding food safety implications, during processing, the

proper pH (the measure of acidity, less than 7, or alkalinity, greater than 7, of a solution)

must be maintained in order to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Most food-born

bacteria can't grow at pH levels below 4.6. Acidification is one way to maintain safe pH

levels and keep various foods safe from harmful bacteria.

Phosphoric acid is safe as determined by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

and listed on the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list and Food Chemical Codex

(FCC). It has been used for many decades in the food/beverage industry and has been

determined to be one of the safest pH adjusters available. The amount of phosphoric

acid in Body Balance is very small at 0.1% and taking the product as recommended

would add insignificant amounts to the body. To date, there is no proof in the theory

that phosphoric acid causes osteoporosis. The phosphorus component of phosphoric

acid does contribute to the total phosphorus pool in the body. The possible negative

affect is primary related to soft drink consumption as a displacement for milk and other

beverages with calcium.

Q: Could you please explain the process in making Body Balance and what is the

difference between hot and cold processing?

A: We know that the certain vitamins and nutrients (enzymes) are heat sensitive.

Valuable nutrients in whole foods occur naturally and in small amounts. Heat

processing is used for sterilization and pasteurization and these trace nutrients may be

totally destroyed. This is not how Body Balance is processed. Thus, the cold processing

prevents food nutrients from being altered by heat. The nutrients are in a more natural

state, and often easier to absorb.

Q: Can you explain in more detail the cold processing of Body Balance and other

Life Force products?

A: Since all of our products contain high quality selected ingredients, we do not use any

kind of heat, pasteurization or sterilization on any of our products.

The reason for this is that we don't want to cause degradation/destruction of a broad

spectrum of naturally occurring phytonutrients in our products (along with other heat

sensitive nutrients such as enzymes, proteins, traces of vitamins, etc.).

Our scientific, technical and production team have implemented comprehensive and

thorough process specifications and controls to ensure the freshest possible delivery of

natural nutrients in their most natural state. This is accomplished with proprietary

processing, cold packaging, and exceptional quality control. Our packaging protects the

sensitive ingredients from heat, light and oxygen, the three main factors leading to

degradation and loss of effectiveness.

Our products are a result of a long evaluation process and hard teamwork. Therefore,

more detailed information regarding our product processing is our company proprietary

information.

Q: I am on a restricted carbohydrate diet so I keep very close count of my grams

of carbs. Could you tell me what the carbohydrates are in Body Balance?

A: The total carbohydrate per serving (1 fluid ounce) is 2 gm, or 4 gm per 2 oz serving.

Total carbohydrate on the label refers to both COMPLEX and SIMPLE. The 1 gm

SIMPLE sugar comes from the honey and black cherry. The other 1 gm of COMPLEX

comes from the aloe vera and sea vegetation. Together they form the total amount.

Q: I am currently taking medication and concerned about the Vitamin K levels.

Could you please tell me what they are?

A: The Vitamin K concentration is 1.5 micrograms/30 ml serving (amounts may vary

slightly per batch). This information needs to be shared with your primary healthcare

provider prescribing your medication or pharmacist.

Q: I noticed that Body Balance has minerals like Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury and

Lead. Aren’t these minerals toxic?

A: All the minerals contained in Body Balance occur in nature and are plant based.

They are in an organic and ionic state and not in the elemental form. The amounts of

arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead contained within the product are well below

detectable limits using very sophisticated laboratory equipment. They are generally in

the parts per million (ppm), parts per billion (ppb,) or even parts per trillion (ppt) levels.

Every lot made is tested and cleared by our QA department.

The levels are no greater than what you would find in common fruits or vegetables in a

market. A basic tenet of pharmacology is: “The dose makes the poison.” Minerals, or

any nutrient for that matter, are potentially toxic in massive amounts. Body Balance has

been sold for over 20 years and the company does not have a single adverse event

reported associated with these minerals.

Q: Could you please describe the sea vegetation used in Body Balance?

A: Sea vegetation is one of the oldest living species on Earth. The sea vegetation is

harvested from the Behring’s Straits located near Alaska from what is called the

“Regeneration Zone,” an oceanographic term. The minerals are in the highest

concentration relative to other oceans (e.g., Atlantic, Indian, etc.) and the recycling is

from the very deep waters (approximately 1,000 feet) allowing the sea vegetation to

take up a greater concentration of minerals. The depth of the area is between 40 and

200 feet below the surface of the water where the sun-ripened vegetation (more than 18

hours during the summer months) is cultivated.

Q: Does Body Balance contain folic acid?

A: Body Balance contains a trace amount of naturally occurring folate. The Life Force

International product that contains a higher amount of folate is the AminoRegulator

(Canada – Folic Acid and Vitamin B6) at 300 micrograms (mcg)/serving. Each serving

of AminoRegulator is 3 droppers or 3 ml. TrueGreens also contains natural sources of

folate at approximately 14 mcg/serving.