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Excess Vitamin A intake may be toxic and may increase the risk of birth defects. Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not exceed 5,000 IU of pre-formed vitamin A (retinyl acetate or retinyl palmitate) per day. It is also recommended that children under four should not regularly consume more than 2,500 IU per day.

There are three primary reasons why you might consume UltraClear®.

The first is that it has been recommended for a metabolic detoxification and/or fasting program by me.

The second (and not quite so obvious reason) is for weight loss and/or the diminishment of allergic reaction and food sensitivities. UltraClear® is an excellent, occasional meal substitute. That is, in the place of a regular meal, UltraClear® mixed in water is an excellent source of calories, nutrition and quick stable energy.

The third is for the purposes of an Overnight Fasting Protocol. The idea is to literally fast for 12 to 14 hour from 6:00 pm until the next morning. UltraClear® is consumed in the evening to stabilize blood sugar, minimize food cravings and balance bodily energy until bedtime.

In all cases, due it's hypoallergenic nature, UltraClear® is often a preferred method of supplementing your diet - particularly for highly reactive or otherwise allergic people.

UltraClear is the original, "tried and true" metabolic detoxification formula from Metagenics.

It has an impressive record of success in improving the health of patients suffering from symptoms and conditions associated with toxicity. It is designed for use in the management of food allergies or chemical and environmental sensitivities, and is generally recommended for the "slow detoxifier."

UltraClear provides a comprehensive blend of micronutrients that serve as cofactors in cellular detoxification pathways, and it provides these key nutrients.

If you have needs along these lines, UltraClear will definitely be helpful.

Like many health practitioners, my history and experience with UltraClear is overwhelmingly positive.

I have guided dozens of people through a safe, controlled medical food fast ... using UltraClear.

Due to the predominance of modern environmental toxins, the old-fashioned method of a Water or Juice Fast is often too intense for most people. I have found that using UltraClear to add a small amount of calories coupled with the free-radical neutralizing nutritional compounds makes the Fasting process not only easier, but more profound than any of the 'traditional methods'. It's the 21st Century.... 21st Century fasting tools are needed.

My favorite use for UltraClear is for what I call Overnight Fasting.

Here's how it works (in brief): most people would benefit from not eating within 4 to 5 hours at bedtime. When you go to sleep, your intestines 'go to sleep' as well. If you go to bed with significant amounts of food or beverages in your intestines, there will be prolific fermentation in the gut overnight. Alcohol, aldehydes, metabolic wastes, partially digested food proteins will have a tendency to pass through the lining of the small intestine and thereby "auto-intoxicating" your system. Obviously, such a situation over time is highly detrimental.

Do you eat within 5 hours of bed time?!

As a result, I've recommended Overnight Fasting to literally hundreds of clients through the years. I have recommended that they consider not eating after 6 PM and consuming only water and supplementing as necessary with a small amount of UltraClear. UltraClear helps to stave off hunger cravings, provide a little extra energy and generally make the Overnight Fasting process smoother and easier.

If you have never tried this, it is almost something certainly something you would benefit from. Feel free to check with your regular health practitioner, or me, for more information and the suitability of this dietary protocol for yourself.

On a personal note: I Fast at least twice a year for clarity and health purposes - usually from 10 to 21 days. I typically consume only spring water and the occasional intake of UltraClear. I could not live at the high level of wellness and vitality that do without this Fasting and the assistance UltraClear. I consider it a fundamental to maintaining my health and well being.

The Pros: UltraClear is hypoallergenic; free from many regular allergens and sensitivity producing ingredients like wheat, gluten, corn, yeast, soy protein, dairy products, or artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavors.

Also, it has a many year, clinically proven, track record of assisting people in the process of metabolic detoxification and fasting. There are several copies, or knockoffs, of this product on the market, but ultimately UltraClear is the most pure and effective.

If you have been recommended to UltraClear by your doctor, then most likely UltraClear will be effective for you and your unique circumstance. It truly works.

The Cons: There are very few downside risks with UltraClear.

As mentioned above, I have recommended this product literally hundreds of times, and have had not one negative action or reaction as a result of its proper use.

'Proper Use' would include working closely with your prescribing medical doctor if you are taking significant pharmaceutical medications. These may need to monitored, if not adjusted during UltraClear usage.

Almost everyone can. UltraClear is suitable for virtually all age brackets and health conditions.

1. Women who are pregnant and/or lactating. During these times, triggering any sort of detoxification can be potentially detrimental to your child.

2. Cancer patients or anyone on a calorie restricted diet.

   If your health dictates that you have a limited amount of calories per day, UltraClear would not be the ideal source for those nutrients. You can not healthfully survive on UltraClear alone for an extended period of time.

   Also, the potential for accelerated detoxification and accompanying down side effects are possible when you are on a calorie restricted diet.

3. Children under four years old. Children under four years old do not typically need to go on a 'detoxification diet', nor do they need the concentrated nutrients found in UltraClear. For children consider using, UltraClear for Kids.

4. Schizophrenics and others with hair trigger mental and emotional states.

UltraClear is also available as UltraClear Plus. UltraClear Plus provides the same same excellent nutrient-rich base formula as UltraClear, with added assistance for those who are "imbalanced detoxifiers" - that is, people who have low Phase II activities. When a person has low Phase II activities, the resulting metabolic imbalances lead to an accumulation of intermediate metabolites and free radicals. Here are some general guidelines:

Choose UltraClear® IF:

• You are generally healthy, and/or
• You are not prone to several allergic reactions, extreme environmental sensitivities, and/or
• You are familiar with general detoxification and have successfully detoxified in the past, and/or
• Your health practitioner has recommended UltraClear specifically, and/or
• You have conducted a cellular regeneration and drainage protocol prior to detoxification, and/or
• You are under extreme external stress, yet remain 'constitutionally sound', and/or
• You are not taking any pharmaceutical medications, over-the-counter drugs or similar substances.

Choose UltraClear Plus® IF:

• You have multiple chemical sensitivities, severe allergic reactions and similar issues, and/or
• Have overall decreased vitality and general fatigue with multiple symptoms from multiple chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue syndrome, other chronic conditions, and/or.
• Have experienced an exacerbation of your symptoms when on a previous water/juice fast, a rapid weight loss program, or the 'regular' UltraClear Program (see above), and/or
• Your health practitioner has recommended UltraClear Plus specifically, and/or
• You are under extreme external stress, and your 'constitution' is weakened, and/or
• You ARE taking any pharmaceutical medications, over-the-counter drugs or similar substances.

Why is UltraClear Plus more effective than UltraClear for "imbalanced detoxifiers"?

In addition to providing all of the key nutrients found in UltraClear that support balanced Phase I and Phase II activity, UltraClear Plus also provides the following nutritional factors that further support enhanced Phase II activity:

• Glycine is used in the synthesis of glutathione, which is vital to hepatic antioxidant capacity and full detoxification. Also, Glycine is one of the cofactors used in Phase II amino acid conjugation reactions.
• Taurine supports Phase II amino acid conjugation reactions. Like glycine, it plays a critical role in the biotransformation of environmental toxins.
• Sodium sulfate provides inorganic sulfate needed for Phase II sulfation conjugation.
• Catechins from decaffeinated green tea concentrate defend against increased hepatic stress. Furthermore, research suggests that these polyphenols stimulate the transcription of Phase II detoxifying enzymes, which may contribute to their anticarcinogenic effect.
• Pantothenic acid is provided in higher levels than regular UltraClear to better support the production of energy (ATP) required for these detoxification processes.

"UltraClear tastes so good, I like to use it just like I used to use milkshakes. I know I'm not supposed use it like that exactly, but it seems to work for me, so I keep doing it. If it is agreeable to you, and you think OK, please send me another canister of UltraClear."

W. Grady - Lexington, KY

"I've been on your UltraClear Plus fast and diet for the full seven days. I can report that I have more energy than I've had in the last seven years. The bloodshot/redness in the whites of my eyes is GONE. And, I am more clearheaded and mentally alert than I can remember, maybe ever.

You knew exactly what you are talking about, didn't you? This really has worked. How do I maintain this awesome feeling going forward?!!"

R. Larabee - Tulsa, OK

"You didn't tell me that I would lose weight while doing the Overnight Fasting thing!
 
While I do feel better, the most amazing thing is I have lost 18 pounds over the last month simply by not eating after 6 PM and taking one or two scoops of UltraClear in water.

This is crazy - I've untried all sorts of Diet Plans over the years - but nothing has ever worked like this!"

L. O'Neil - Annapolis, MD

Liver-based detoxification occurs in two sequential steps - Phase I and Phase II.

Each of these phases involves reactions determined by a number of different detoxifying enzymes. As an essential first step, Phase I reactions generate many reactive intermediate metabolites as well as reactive oxygen species that are potentially damaging.

Phase II reactions convert these reactive intermediate metabolites into water-soluble, non-harmful products that are eliminated from the body.

Taken together, this entire process is termed "biotransformation."

It is essential that Phase I and Phase II activities function in balance with one another to minimize the presence of intermediate metabolites and promote effective detoxification.

One of the body's primary self-defense mechanisms is the conversion and neutralization of these internal metabolic wastes and external environmental toxins into soluble and easily excreted by-products.

Many challenges to this system - dysbiosis, repeated exposures to dietary chemical and preservatives, environmental toxins, bacterial-viral-fungal endotoxins, and the body's own metabolic wastes - can increase the detoxification burden.

This overload can lead to greater production of free radicals and damage to many body systems.

Long term exposure to environmental pollutants and continued affronts to the detoxifying systems may lead to oxidative stress, high levels of P-450 activity, and reduced capacity for Phase II conjugation reactions. This can result in accumulation of the toxic compounds, damage to essential fatty acids, impairment of oxidative phosphorylation, and reduced energy production.

See: http://www.gsdl.com/assessments/detox/appguide/index.html for a definitive explanation.

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Information on cholesterol content is provided for individuals who, on the advice of a physician, are modifying their dietary intake of cholesterol.

UltraClear is covered by U.S. Patent Nos. 5,629,023; 5,637,324

Production of the rice protein is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,876,096.

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