Energy: B-100 Complex, maca or ginseng tea — what each one contains

Three products in our store talk about energy on their label. Nature's Way B-100 Complex says “SUPPORTS CELLULAR ENERGY & NERVE HEALTH*”. Bio Nutrition Maca-Max says “Energy/Stamina*”. Bravo Absolute Panax Ginseng tea says “Supports Healthy Energy & Stamina*”. They come in three different forms: a B-vitamin capsule, a maca root tablet and an herbal tea. Here is what each one contains, how much is taken and the warnings each label prints.

Nature's Way B-100 Complex: B vitamins in one capsule

It is a bottle of “60 CAPSULES | WITH B2 COENZYME” that says “B-100 COMPLEX” and “DIETARY SUPPLEMENT”. The back explains what B vitamins do: “B-Vitamins are essential to the conversion of cellular energy, manufacture of hormones and proteins, and maintenance of nerve structures.*”

• How much is taken: “Recommendation: Take 1 capsule daily, preferably with food.”
• The serving: “Serving Size 1 Capsule”. At one a day, the bottle lasts 60 days.
• What each capsule contains:

“**Daily Value (DV) not established.”

• Other ingredients: “Other ingredients: gelatin (capsule), cellulose, magnesium stearate”
• Free of: “GLUTEN FREE. No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy products, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.”
• Quality: “Our B-100 Complex is carefully tested and produced to superior quality standards.”
• Who makes it: “©2019 Nature's Way Brands, LLC Green Bay, WI 54311 USA”

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Find it here: Nature's Way B-100 Complex.

Bio Nutrition Maca-Max: maca root in one tablet

The box comes in English and Spanish. The front says “Once daily gelatinized Maca Root for Men and Women”, “Energy/Stamina*”, “Mental Alertness*” and “Maca from Peru!”. It has “30 TABLETS”.

• How much is taken: “Suggested Use: Take one (1) tablet daily preferably with the first meal of the day or as recommended by your health care professional.”
• The serving: “Serving Size: One (1) tablet” and “Servings per container: 30”. At one a day, the box lasts 30 days.
• What it contains: “Maca Root Extract (gelatinized)”, 1,000 mg per tablet. “† Daily value not established”.
• What gelatinized maca is: “Description: Bio Nutrition's Maca-Max is a form of gelatinized Maca Root in a once daily 1,000 mg tablet. Gelatinized Maca has undergone a comprehensive purification process removing unwanted pathogens, toxins and starches. Gelatinized Maca is up to 90% more absorbable then non gelatinized Maca Root.”
• Other ingredients: “Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Stearate, Pharmaceutical Glaze.”
• Free of: “Free of yeast, corn, dairy, sugar, salt, wheat, soy and preservatives.”
• Quality: “THIRD PARTY TESTED”.
• Who makes it: “Distributed by: Bio Nutrition, Inc. Oceanside, NY 11572 U.S.A.”

“*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.”

Find it here: Bio Nutrition Maca-Max.

Bravo Absolute Panax Ginseng: an herbal tea

It is a box of “20 Tea Bags” that says “Absolute Panax Ginseng™” and “Herbal Tea”. The side says “Panax ginseng was one of the most highly-valued herbs in ancient China.” and names it for supporting “Energy & stamina*”.

• How much is taken: “Serving Size: 1 to 2 Tea Bags”. And on the back: “Directions: Good for both hot and iced tea. For best results, use 3 to 5 bags daily.”
• What each tea bag contains: “Amount Per Tea Bag”: “Proprietary Blend 1.5g” of “Panax Ginseng Leaf & Root, Solomon's Seal Rhizome†”. “†Daily Value Not Established”.
• Caffeine: “Naturally Caffeine Free”.
• Free of: “Naturally Caffeine Free • Vegan”, “No Artificial Flavoring” and “No Preservatives • Gluten Free”.
• Who makes it: “Manufactured for: Bravo Teas & Herbs, Inc. El Monte, CA 91732”.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Find it here: Bravo Absolute Panax Ginseng.

The three, side by side

Label warnings

B-100 Complex, in the order printed:

• “If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.”
• “Keep out of reach of children. Safety sealed with printed inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.”

Maca-Max, as printed in English:

• “Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Tamper evident. Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.”

Absolute Panax Ginseng:

• “Note: Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or nursing. Keep out of reach of children.”

Questions

• Does the tea have caffeine? The tea says “Naturally Caffeine Free”.
• How many a day? B-100, one capsule. Maca-Max, one tablet. The tea, “1 to 2 Tea Bags”, and for best results, “3 to 5 bags daily”.
• Are they taken with food? B-100, “preferably with food”. Maca-Max, “preferably with the first meal of the day”.
• Do they contain gluten? B-100 says “GLUTEN FREE” and the tea, “Gluten Free”. Maca-Max says “Free of yeast, corn, dairy, sugar, salt, wheat, soy and preservatives”.
• Are they vegetarian? The tea says “Vegan”. Maca-Max carries the seal “Vegetarian”. The B-100 capsule is made of “gelatin”.
• What if I am pregnant or nursing? All three ask you to consult a healthcare professional first.

Where to find them

• Nature's Way B-100 Complex, in Energy & Vitality.
• Bio Nutrition Maca-Max, in Energy & Vitality.
• Bravo Absolute Panax Ginseng, in Energy & Vitality.

For more details, call us at 787-304-0458.