 What Agel products are currently available?
Agel FIT is a unique approach to weight loss and appetite suppression.
FIT works in two ways. When taken before meals, it can cause a mild
sensation of being full, helping you to eat smaller portions. In addition,
FIT prevents your body from storing extra carbohydrates that your body
doesn't use and increases your ability to burn any carbohydrates
already stored. The active ingredient in FIT is Super Citramax or HCA
(hydroxycitric acid) from the extract of the fruit and rind of Garcinia
combogia.
Agel MIN is a highly absorbable vitamin and
mineral supplement that includes 100 percent of the Recommended Daily
Intake (RDI) of vitamins and 50 percent of the RDI of minerals. Because
it is delivered in a gel form and not a highly compressed pellet, it is
a tasty way to ensure your body uses the nutrients you take. Active
ingredients in MIN include a variety of B vitamins and minerals.
Agel EXO is a delicious blend of healthy and exotic fruits and
berries, each with a very high Anti-Oxidant content. These fruits and
berries have long been associated with health and longevity. We use
the whole fruit to provide the maximum nutrition and lower the glycemic
index. Active ingredients include Acai, Acerola, Aloe Vera, Aronia, Ashwaganda,
Bilberry, Blueberry, Cranberry, Dark Grape, Noni, Para Guava,
Pomegranate, Rooibos, and Wolfberry.
Agel OHM is a
wonderful tasting blend of energy-creating herbs, Taurine, D-Ribose,
and complex B vitamins. Its purpose is to convert a healthy diet into
usable and sustained energy and to sustain a healthy lifestyle.
Agel UMI is based on the beneficial polysaccharides found in ocean
seaweed and brown algae. Its unique name literally means, "from the sea." The
strength and uniqueness of Agel UMI is that it provides the nutrition
and high mineral content of ocean plants in an easily consumable,
green-apple flavored, fast-acting gel form. The active ingredient in
UMI is Fucoidan, a well-studied component of brown algae. Fucoidan has
long been considered a natural source of good nutrition. Sea-going
people have incorporated sea plants into their daily diets for
centuries for the benefits they provided. Today, years of study and
research suggests that Fucoidan may indeed possess these benefits.
Fucoidan has interested many scientists and researchers of late, many
of whom consider it one of the ocean's greatest treasures.
Are Agel products Halal Certified?
Yes. All Agel products have been Halal Certified by the Islamic
Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA). click
here to download Agel Halal certificate
Are Agel products Kosher Certified?
Yes. All Agel products have been Kosher Certified by the Union
of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (Orthodox Union). Agel is
in the process of obtaining additional Kosher certifications in Israel. click
here to download Agel Kosher certificate
Are artificial colorants used in the formulation of the gels?
No. The coloration in the gels is a result of the natural color
of the ingredients.
What are the advantages of Gel Technology?
There are two key factors
that influence the efficacy of any nutritional supplement: the timing
of the ingestion, and the bioavailability of the nutrients. The
convenience of the portable gel pack delivery system that Agel uses
allows first for the proper timing of ingestion to correctly correspond
with meals, which in turn enhances the overall absorption and use of
the nutrient. And second, the Gel Technology forces the critical
nutrients to remain suspended in gel, thus optimizing the
bioavailability of those nutrients when ingested. Traditional
supplements found in pills and capsules do not always fully absorb in
the digestive track, allowing a portion of the critical nutrients to
travel through the digestive track without ever interacting with the
lining of the stomach or intestines.
How are the nutrients in Agel products absorbed?
Ingredients
in each of the products contain nutrients that have specific (although
widely different) methods of absorption along the gastrointestinal (GI)
tract. For most of these nutrients, the primary location is in the
small intestines. By suspending nutrients in a gel, all of the
nutrients are readily available to be digested and absorbed in the GI
tract.
Why is there only 100 percent RDI of vitamins in Agel MIN?
There
is increasing research and literature to support the concept of
moderation in vitamin supplementation. The old adage that too much of a
good thing can be harmful is becoming a widely held view amongst
nutritionists and scientists around the world. We feel that the best
way to enhance healthy living for the greatest number of people is to
create a product that provides exactly 100 percent of the RDI of
vitamins in a single dose.
Should pregnant woman use Agel products?
There
are some ingredients in Agel EXO that have been listed in some texts as
not appropriate for pregnant women. Consequently, we recommend that
pregnant women not consume EXO. If you are pregnant, prior to taking
any vitamin, herbs, supplements, or over-the-counter medications, we
strongly recommend that you consult with your physician.
Can women take Agel products while breast-feeding?
We recommend that you review the ingredients in these products
with your physician prior to using them while breast feeding.
Should children use Agel MIN?
As
a point of reference, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not
endorse vitamin supplementation in children under the age of 16, except
for specific groups with chronic illnesses. Furthermore, the mineral
needs of children are unclear.
Agel MIN contains 100 percent
of the RDI of the essential vitamins and selected essential minerals
for adults. Most children's vitamins currently on the market contain
about the same amount of vitamins as Agel MIN, without the minerals. If
you elect to use Agel MIN for your children, the preparation does not
contain enough of the vitamins or minerals to be considered dangerous;
however, an entire pack of Agel MIN is probably more than necessary. We
recommend consulting with your pediatrician about appropriate dosing of
the vitamins and minerals for your children.
Should children use Agel FIT?
We
recommend consulting with your pediatrician about appropriate food
supplementation and weight management regimens for children. As a
general rule, we do not recommend diet aids for children, and we
therefore do not recommend using Agel FIT in the pediatric population.
We do advocate healthy eating habits and plenty of physical activity as
a means for children to manage weight. To initiate an early habit of
dependence on dieting aids in childhood may be sending the wrong
message.
Can I take all five Agel products in the same day?
As
far as we know, there are no problems with consuming Agel FIT, Agel
MIN, Agel OHM, and Agel EXO in the same day. Agel MIN contains 100
percent of the RDI of vitamins and up to 50 percent of the RDI of
minerals for adults. Agel OHM contains a vitamin B-complex that would
result in duplication of the B vitamins. If only one of each of the
gels was taken in the same day, most of the B vitamins would be less
than 150 percent of the RDI for an adult, and 400 percent of vitamin
B12. Agel EXO contains exotic fruit purees and plant extracts that are
high in antioxidants. Because Vitamin C and E are both effective
antioxidants, there would be duplication of the antioxidants as well.
Prior to taking any vitamins, herbs, supplements or over-the-counter
medications, we recommend that you consult with your physician.
Is Agel's proprietary sweetener appropriate for consumption by diabetics
and hypoglycemics?
The
proprietary sweetener in the Agel gel products has a very low glycemic
index and should not have any significant effect on blood glucose
levels. It contains low levels of high intensity sweeteners that are
not taken up into the blood stream by the digestive system. It also
contains Xylitol, a sugar alcohol, and Inulin which is a
fructo-oligosaccharide, both of which also have very low glycemic
indices. Prior to taking any vitamins, herbs, supplements or
over-the-counter medications, we recommend that you consult with your
physician.
Are Agel products "All Natural?"
Agel
OHM uses synthetic Taurine. Natural Taurine is derived from bile, and
to be sensitive to all Agel Team Members' varying religious beliefs, we
chose to use the synthetic. The proprietary sweetener in each of the
four gel products contains a very low level blend of artificial
sweeteners, Neotame and Acesulfame-K. Both are indigestible and simply
pass through the digestive system, but they cannot be considered
"natural." All other ingredients are from natural sources.
Are there any drug interactions related to any of the Agel products?
We
are only aware of two potential drug interaction concerns. They involve
anyone taking medications that increase serotonin levels. In
particular, medications in the category of SSRI's (Selective Serotonin
Re-uptake Inhibitors) are of concern. We strongly advise consultation
with your physician prior to using Agel FIT or OHM if you are taking
these medications. In Agel OHM, panax ginseng is one of the active
ingredients and may cause increased serotonin levels in the brain. Agel
FIT has Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA) as its primary active ingredient. HCA
has been shown to be effective in part by its ability to reduce
appetite by increasing brain serotonin levels. In general, for
individuals taking medications that increase brain serotonin, there is
a theoretical risk of serotonin syndrome.
What payment methods does Agel accept?
Agel
accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB. We do
not accept personal checks of any kind. Money orders and cashier checks
are fine.
What do I need to know about shipping to Canada?
Agel will ship product anywhere in Canada if the recipient agrees
to the following standard POA authorization:
By
ordering goods from Agel, I hereby authorize a licensed Canadian
customs broker chosen by Agel to act as my agent, and to transact
business with Canada Customs Revenue Agency (CCRA) to clear my
merchandise, account for applicable duties and taxes, to return
merchandise to Agel and prepare and submit refund claims on my behalf
for any merchandise that I return. I understand that CCRA will send any
refund of duties and taxes that were paid on the returned merchandise
to the broker, and that I will obtain the refund directly from Agel. In
this connection, I also authorize the customs broker to endorse any
refund check issued by CCRA in my name, so that Agel can be reimbursed.
I also waive my need for any receipt of this transaction which may
include classification of goods, transaction number, and a breakdown of
duties and taxes.
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