Alternative Found For Caffeine-laced Energy Drinks and Supplements

Sept. 27, 2010 - PRLog -- Lacey, Wash. (Sept. 27, 2010) – More studies are showing that in spite of the energy boost that popular energy drinks provide, the potential health risks associated with consuming too much of these products – and the massive amounts of caffeine and sugar they contain – just may not be worth it.

While caffeine content in various energy drink brands vary, some can contain as much as five to six times the amount of caffeine found in a cup of coffee.

Consuming high amounts of caffeine have been shown to lead to everything from increased anxiety to heart palpitations, rapid heart rate, and seizures. For young athletes, in addition to risking bone loss, they also risk dehydration when they don’t consume enough water to balance the caffeine intake.

Now, there’s an alternative from Univera, Inc. (www.univera.com). Best known for the ground-breaking cell renewal formula Xtra™ and a pioneer in the development of scientifically validated natural health products, Univera today announced the release of GoVera™ – a new kind of energy drink. GoVera features an exclusive blend of scientifically validated all-natural ingredients proven to provide real, sustained energy with zero caffeine, calories, sugar, carbohydrates, or artificial colors or flavors.

The GoVera powdered formula is unique because it provides sustained mental and physical energy while also helping to control hunger with a natural, clinically proven appetite suppressing ingredient. Available in convenient, portable stick packs that you simply mix with water or juice, GoVera’s natural ingredients work to enhance and support the body’s existing energy-generating processes without adverse effects.

“I wrote Caffeine Blues in 1998, describing how caffeine produces the illusion of energy,” Univera Chief Scientific Officer Stephen Cherniske, said. “Caffeine raises cortisol levels, which temporarily improves mental clarity, but that’s not real energy; it’s stress. People are finally getting this and looking for a non-stimulant energy drink with valid science to back it up. GoVera is the first and only energy drink with no caffeine, no refined sugar, no artificial sweeteners, no carbs, and no calories – a true breakthrough with benefits that you can see, feel, and measure.”

GoVera includes:
•   Maca Tuber and Rhodiola Extracts to boost energy levels, fight fatigue, and promote mental focus*
•   D-Ribose and Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) to deliver sustained muscle and cellular energy for optimal physical strength and endurance*
•   Cissus quadrangularis Extract to fight hunger and provide increased feeling of ‘fullness’*

“GoVera may be our most wide-ranging and versatile product to date," Univera CEO Regan Miles said. “The question isn’t who needs extra energy, endurance, and focus – but rather, who doesn’t? GoVera can help you be at your best, whether you’re a student, a stay-at-home parent, a working professional battling that dreaded 2 p.m. slump, an athlete striving to improve your performance, or an active senior. We are a company dedicated to helping people improve their quality of life, and GoVera is a perfect fit among our line of premium, life-enhancing products designed to help you meet your wellness goals, whatever they might be.”

Univera products are available through its extensive network of independent distributors. To learn more about Univera products, visit www.univera.com.

*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.

About Univera®
Univera, Inc. (www.univera.com) is the world’s leading cell renewal-focused relationship marketing company offering life-changing nutrition products and unparalleled home-business opportunity for nearly 100,000 people currently in North America. Science-based, with full-scale genomic and biological research capabilities, the company sets the standard for excellence in advanced research, technology and manufacturing capabilities. Univera is part of the ECONET global family of health and natural product companies, including Unigen, Aloecorp, and NatureTech, which have operations in the United States, Canada, Korea, Mexico, Russia and China.

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Univera® delivers science-based natural health products that make a difference in peoples lives and offer a business model for relationship marketing unique in the industry.