| Nutrient | Benefit of Nutrient | RDI | SoySentials |
| Coenzyme Q10 | Vital to energy production at the cellular level; used for endurance | * mg |
| improvement. Supplementation may decrease fatigue, muscle weakness |
| and obesity. Aids in the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a |
| chemical resonsible for the storage of energy. Also supports immune |
| system. |
| Cranberries (dehydrated) | Cranberry has been used to prevent kidney stones and "bladder gravel" as | * |
| well as to remove toxins from the blood. Cranberry has long been |
| recom-mended for persons with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). |
| Dandelion Root | Used as a weight loss aid, to relieve inflammation of the liver and | * |
| gallbladder, congestive jaundice, skin diseases, and PMS. It may also be |
| useful to lower blood cholesterol levels, reduce high blood pressure, and |
| prevent heart disease. |
| Dicalcium Phosphate | Used as a jelling ingredient, mineral supplement, and an anticaking (to | * |
| prevent lumping from moisture) ingredient respectively. Phosphates are an |
| essential nutrient that occur naturally in dairy products, legumes, and meat. |
| Dong Quai Root | Often included in prescriptions for abnormal menstruation, suppressed | * |
| menstrual flow, painful or difficult menstruation, and uterine bleeding. A |
| traditional use of dong quai was for hot flashes associated with |
| perimenopause. Dong quai is also used for both men and women with |
| cardiovascular disease including high blood pressure and problems with |
| peripheral circulation. |
| Foenugreek | Fenugreek is useful for: Atherosclerosis, Constipation, Diabetes, High | * |
| cholesterol, Hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides). beneficial effects of |
| fenugreek, particularly the inhibition of cholesterol absorption and synthesis. |
| The seeds are rich in dietary fiber, which may be the main reason it can |
| lower blood sugar levels in diabetes. Reduces serum cholesterol and sugar |
| levels. |
| Folate | Folate is a Vitamin B that may protect against heart disease and has shown | 0.75 |
| to reduce the risks of birth defects, such as spina bifida. |
| Folic Acid | A naturally occurring substance that is important for the formation of red and | 0.4 mg | * mg |
| white blood cells. Helps body & cell growth, reproduction, protein synthesis. |
| Part of the Vitamin B complexes. |
| Fructose | (fruit sugar) A simple carbohydrate found naturally in many fruits and honey. | * |
| Converted to glucose in the body for energy. Commonly found in pancake |
| syrup, fruit juice, steak sauce, and honey. As with any fermentable sugar, |
| tooth decay should be a concern. Intake must be controlled by diabetics. |
| Ginseng (Panax) | Used for energy, endurance, mental alertness and immune enhancement. | * |
| Grape Seed Extract (Activin) | Attacks free radicals and protects cells from lipid oxidation. Strong | * |
| antioxidants. They block destructive enzymes, strengthen veins and |
| capillaries |
| Green Tea Extract | Research demonstrates that green tea guards against cardiovascular | * |
| disease in many ways. Green tea lowers total cholesterol levels and |
| improves the cholesterol profile (the ratio of LDL cholesterol to HDL |
| cholesterol), reduces platelet aggregation, and lowers blood pressure. The |
| polyphenols in green tea have also been shown to lessen the risk of several |
| types of cancers, stimulate the production of several immune system cells, |
| and have antibacterial properties-even against the bacteria that cause dental |
| plaque. Since then, traditional Chinese medicine has recommended green |
| tea for headaches, body aches and pains, digestion, depression, immune |
| enhancement, detoxification, as an energizer, and to prolong life. Modern |
| research has confirmed many of these health benefits. |
| Hibiscus | Possibly added for pleasant taste | * |
| Hops | Hops are commonly used to help treat anxiety and other stress related | * |
| symptoms. It has a calming property which may be helpful for those suffering |
| from insomnia, hyperactivity and overall restlessness.It will also help to |
| stimulate appetite, dispel flatulence, and relieve intestinal cramps. It can be |
| usefully combined with valerian for coughs and nervous spasmodic |
| conditions. |
| * There is currently no Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) | Page 2 of 3 |