Yes, ISAGENIX shakes are gluten free.
In fact, almost all of the Isagenix products you can buy are gluten FREE with the exception of slimcakes and greens.
To learn more about these amazing products please visit http://www.CleanseMyself.com
Isagenix is gluten free, and comes from the USA
Maltodextrin can be enzymatically derived from any starch. In the US, this starch is usually corn;
in Europe, it is commonly wheat. While wheat-derived maltodextrin may cause concern for Celiacs that it may contain gluten,
maltodextrin is such a highly processed ingredient that the protein is removed, rendering it gluten free.
If wheat is used to make maltodextrin, it will appear on the label. Even so, the maltodextrin will be gluten free.
John
That said – I have other teams telling me that taking products out out affects the system & that the 30 day should be the system of choice for the new person & first time on the product & followed precisely.
On the other side – I’ve also had it suggested that modifying the 30 day to turn it into a cleanse at night just before bed + shake when you wake = take all the other products during the day normally is a great way to keep people on board too due to the fact it is the same everyday, and does not require going full days without food while on cleanse.
Can you please offer your thoughts on these versions vs. how much faster / slower each would be = can we adapt the systems like this to serve those who essentially are saying they can’t follow instructions & aren’t willing to go a day without eating… lol 
Finally – would you please have the Total Health & Wellness system updated so that it too can be 1 Choc & 1 Vanilla (just like all the other paks!) as this is most desireable to many people I am speaking to, when they want to go to maintenance.
Thanks John!
K H
John Anderson’s reply;
Business Building vs Cleansing and better health;
These are two different subjects and both important for the success of your health and livelihood.
First, your health;
There are modified ways found today that have changed my original science of “Cleansing” and the added benefit of weight loss, and general overall health.
Some of the reasons we get sick today is because of the exposure of toxic chemicals, pollutants, unclean water, contaminated foods, polluted air, etc.
Exposure to the environment leads to chemicals being trapped in your body, this is an absolute fact. Loosing weight go hand in hand with releasing toxins.
Your body is a miracle, God created us with a very complex design, however we are overloaded with todays pollution and more.
So, your goal can be weight loss, or it may be cleansing, both will yield better health. They work together as well.
Releasing weight, “Fat Burning”, will uncover toxins, (one being flame retardants) we seem to store in our fat. This is one of the reasons people have a hard time on weight loss programs, they feel lousy. Now we know why!
My main concern is ridding these toxins from the body while burning fat. Deep cleansing in my opinion is very important to really get deep results.
Now, the 9 day system or 30 day do include this necessary regime. Your correct in stating that some people will not go without food for a day or two. This stems from fear of their next meal syndrome.
Identifying this problem is the first step, then comes choosing the path and regime you feel you are capable of achieving. Here is where all the different plans have evolved from.
Shakes and day time cleansing are very good for maintaining and or loosing weight, nutritional support, mild cleansing, warding off deficiency disease, and overall better health. This still does not address cleansing deep into stored fat cells but better than most plans out there!
Night cleansing is something I do not understand? This must have evolved from someone who did not want to cleanse for a day so they decided to try it while sleeping.
HERE IS THE PROBLEM;
You need water and plenty of it while removing toxins. So what do people do? Do you set the alarm each hour to wakeup and drink a glass? This is not even close to being acceptable as a solution to cleansing.
Night cleansing WILL however provide very special nutrients for better health”Supplementation”.
EATING WHILE DEEP CLEANSING;
I do not go for the egg, salads, celery, and maybe throw in a pork chop style of cleansing either.
So whats right or wrong? I believe there are benefits in consuming any or all of the products at some level.
It really depends on how committed you are to your health. Baby steps are better than not taking the FIRST step!
I can not tell you to just promote the 9 day, 30 day, shakes and cleanse pack etc.
Here is what I CAN tell you,
Maximum results are found in the 9 day and 30 day systems. Milder results yet still effective, are yielded in many modified plans out there.
Choose your level of commitment to yourself, then go for it!
THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY;
Retention loyalty is residual income. What insures retention? RESULTS!
Coaching is your most important duty to your patron clients. You are agreeing to help them succeed in their health quest. You want them to have results.
THIS CREATES RETENTION, THIS INSURES YOUR LONG TERM SUCCESS.
Think how hard it would be to retain a down line team
if we had no results. The products work, they create results, and, this is what makes Isagenix unique to the world and secure a business opportunity for everyone.
There are so many products out there that may support some needs in nutrition but are not yielding the results Isagenix has. Isagenix gives you the advantage!
Get personable with your patrons and ask them what they want to achieve, what level of commitment they are ready for, and provide help and support. People need comfort in the path they choose and need someone to help them along their journey.
Explain the original benefits of the 9 and 30 day systems first. Then if necessary, introduce the concept of shakes and daily cleansing.
Night cleansing does not exist in real toxin removal without hydrating properly. Don’t mislead people to believe otherwise.
Finding the personal plan for each person = long term health and business success!
Improving World Health,
The Mission Continues . . .
John
Your body required support in every way. This includes all the building blocks like a balance of protein, carbs, and fat, fat being necessary for hormone regulatory balance.
Old fad diets never supported the body causing cannibalism of lean body mass. Ever see someone sagging after a diet fast without nutritional support? its not pretty!
After you have cleansed for example Monday night at bedtime, day 1 Tuesday, day 2 Wednesday, and wakeup on Thursday morning, your body is ready for the nutrient dense IsaLean shake. This is very necessary, just the same as adding a shake after a hard workout.
Your body will protect its lean mass, immunity, build muscle, and continue to burn stored fat as additional energy. What a Deal!
Extended cleansing is not for the general public and 99,5 % of the population. In very few cases would it be appropriate to continue a 3rd day, its just not what your body needs. Restricting Proteins and carbs etc is depriving the natural balance of life.
Juicing foods;
I must explain the difference between cleansing and adding liquid foods to your daily regime. The IsaLean shake is food. A blended mixture of vegetables are also food.
Having your raw foods or lightly cooked foods added to a blender is still a nutritious food keeping in mind, you need 40% of your calories from Carbs, 30% of your calories from Protein, and 30% of your calories from Fats.
Protein has 4 calories per gram
Carbs have 4 calories per gram
Fat has 9 calories per gram
Many people think fat is bad because of its high caloric content. This is not true, you just eat less, but you need fat in your diet.
So, happy Cleansing everyone, you can be sure Isagenix is well thought-out. February 1st is my 30th year in the manufacturing and formulating industry.
As new advancements and studies become available,
new 22nd century nutrients become available, I will modify and improve products for you to rely and enjoy.
Improving World Health!
The Mission Continues
John
One of my Isagenix cleansers asked me this question.
“I keep seeing infomercials/testimonials
on the internet about the wonders of Acai Berry Supplement and Colon Cleanser Supplement which help with weight reduction. Cited are Dr. Oz on Oprah and Rachel Ray. Is our cleanser and the rest of our program comparable? If so, how?”
Thanks,
C
FROM THE WIKIPEDIA;
As a dietary supplement
Recently, the açaí “berry” has been touted and marketed as a highly beneficial dietary supplement. Companies sell açaí berry products in the form of tablets, juice, smoothies, instant drink powders, and whole fruit.
Marketers of these products make claims that açaí provides increased energy levels, improved sexual performance, improved digestion, detoxification, high fiber content, high antioxidant content, improved skin appearance, improved heart health, improved sleep, and reduction of cholesterol levels. More dubious claims include reversal of diabetes and other chronic illnesses, as well as expanding size of the penis and increasing men’s sexual virility and sexual attractiveness to women. Açaí is most commonly marketed as a weight loss product.
As of March 2009, there are no controlled studies backing up any of these claims. According to ABC News correspondent Susan Donaldson, these products have not been evaluated (in the United States) by the FDA, and their efficacy is questionable. In late 2008, lawyers for The Oprah Winfrey Show began investigating alleged statements from supplement manufacturers who suggested that frequent Oprah guest Dr. Mehmet Oz had recommended their product or açai in general for weight loss.
John;
I do like Acai berry but . . .
There can not be a comparison of Isagenix and “The silver Bullet”. One ingredient can not replace over 200 ingredients contained in the Isagenix system.
“The silver Bullet” cure all, do all does not exist.
If so, God would have only created one tree.
We are given thousands of natural plant, minerals, and nutrients for our health and having a system to depend on is the best way to insure better health. Isagenix will continue to improve and enhance it’s systems for your health.
Additional thoughts;
If you use one ingredient, where will you get the other building like protein, vitamins, minerals, and other important and vital nutrients? Have you ever seen the old ways of “Dieting”? Sagging? Loss of Muscle? Loss of skin elasticity? Flabby underarms?
Thank you for the question, this is a good example of single ingredients.
One of my favorite things about Isagenix, is that with Isagenix, I can actually help people help themselves feel great. Of course the weight loss is what what most people first notice about Isagenix, but there’s a lot more to it. Some people experience improved mood, they wake up feeling rested, some just feel better from the inside out. My Dad’s Doctor even asked him how he reversed the aging process. It sounds like quite a trick unless you have experienced it!
Really it’s not a trick at all Isagenix was founded with the purpose to provide quality products that really work. Isagenix has a no compromise approach to formulation. Nothing goes in to these products unless they meet or exceed Isagenix’s high standards and every thing that is is included is there for good reason.
Here’s great example. Many of Isagenix product contain Niacin. Niacin is Vitamin B3. Niacin, by nature, is a great way of reducing your cholesterol. Many over-the-counter cholesterol medications include high does of niacin to lower bad cholesterol.
For this reason, Niacin is an amazing little vitamin!
Recently, “Researchers enrolled 363 people with heart disease or a high risk for it who had been taking statins for six years on average. Many were from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where study leader Dr. Allen Taylor formerly worked.
Half were given Niaspan (Niacin in prescription strength) and the rest, Zetia (a pharmaceutical drug). Researchers stopped the study in June, after 208 participants had been on the medicines for 14 months, because one group was faring much better than the other.
Ultrasound images of neck arteries showed that Niaspan shrank buildups by about 2 percent, while Zetia had no effect on this even though it lowered bad cholesterol as expected.
There were two heart attacks, heart-related deaths or other heart-related problems in the 160 people given Niaspan, and nine among the 165 on Zetia.”
You can read the rest of this article at http://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/sns-ap-us-med-cholesterol-drugs,0,786919.story
Here’s some more info about Niacin:
Niacin is an essential vitamin, meaning that the body does not produce it on it’s own. However, tryptophan (an essential amino acid found in almost all foods that contain protein) can be converted to niacin in the body. Great foods to include in your diet to increase Niacin naturally- chicken, tuna, salmon, halibut, turkey, lean beef, peanuts, eggs, and most dairy products.
Like other B vitamins, niacin is needed to convert carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into energy.
Niacin is required for the production of DNA in our cells.
Niacin benefits the nervous system and is essential for healthy skin, hair, nails and Niacin can also help to control blood sugar levels.
Niacin also helps the manufacturing of steroid hormones, producing hydrochloric acid, and forming red blood cells.
According to the Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine, the daily intake of dietary niacin is:
Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding require higher amounts. To get the best health benefits of niacin for mom and baby, a health care provider will recommend a safe and proper dose.
Setting the record straight;
Jim and Kathy Coover have been very busy traveling, corporately working on improving Isagenix for you. They have delegated their authority to departments as part of building a team we can depend on.
Unfortunately, there has been a commutation breakdown problem in the formulation department. I have not been included in changes to my original formulas as a result.
I have always been available until the 1st of August, when it became apparent I was being left out of important decisions. My knowledge and input is valuable to you and Isagenix. As a result, my feeling have been hurt a bit and have not been as available to Isagenix until a protocol is established.
I do not like rumors and direct lies directed at me. I am and have been available to Isagenix until this all happened. Currently, I have been working toward defining my relationship going forward.
I am not going to settle for John Anderson taking the blame for not being available.
Rumors;
John Anderson has fallen sick and unable to continue.
FALSE
Isagenix is being sold….
FALSE
John Anderson was not involved in product changes.
TRUE, and not by choice!
John Anderson is formulating for other companies.
FALSE
John Anderson has just renewed his interest in Isagenix and wants to become more involved.
FALSE I have been here all along, and always been ready to help!!!
John Anderson is 50% owner of another MLM.
REALLY FALSE, I interest is in helping YOU.
Setting the record straight;
I am not the type to take the heat and have others blame me for something I have not done.
If you want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, So help me God, I will tell you the truth.
I retired 4 years ago as a result of kidney complications. I have been blessed with My Daughters Kidney, “The Gift of Life”. Kjersti gave a kidney and restored my health to 100%.
The recovery was easy, fast, and we both have had remarkable recovery. Within one year, I was fully ready to reengage with Isagenix.
Please know it has never been my choice NOT be involved in formula changes and product development.
Rumors are very dangerous, but I can be very proactive in fighting them too!! If you want the truth, come to me
Thanks for letting me set the record straight.
John W Anderson, Isagenix Founder
There seems to be mixed review about the taste of the new Isagenix IsaLean Shakes so I thought I would chime in and give my opinion.
I have been a user of Isagenix products for over 3 years now. Since then, Isagenix has reformulated the shakes three times. My favorite flavor has always been the chocolate although I may be changing my mind after using the new Natural Creamy Vanilla. So first, lets talk chocolate.
In my opinion the taste of the new Natural Creamy Chocolate is not better or worse it is just different. To me it tastes more like coco. What I mean is it reminds me of the taste of hot chocolate only in a cold delicious shake. So who doesn’t like the taste of hot chocolate?
Now I never was a fan of the old vanilla shake. To me it had a banana taste that did not appeal to me. However, the new Natural Creamy Vanilla is nothing but vanilla. I love it so much I find myself drinking it more often than my old chocolate favorite. My husband even had me switch his auto-ship from chocolate to vanilla. For those of you who like bananas go ahead and add a banana or your other favorite fruit to your shake.
Now both the shakes are more thick and creamy than the old ones. But the most important thing is that they are healthier.
New shake includes:
To purchase the new Isagenix shakes or a complete Isagenix system go to http://www.cleansebenefits.com/. Sign up as an Associate or Preferred Customer and save money.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
**Wholesale price available to Associates and Preferred Customers.
***Based on a university study where shakes replaced two meals each day for seven days resulted in greater weight loss and an increase in lean body mass in comparison to our previous shake. For maximum results, take Isagenix shakes as part of a complete Isagenix system.
Source: Isagenix International
What's in YOUR Breakfast?
Do you start your day off with all of the protein, fruits, vegetables, B-vitamins (for energy!), and ionic minerals that your body needs – all in one convenient drink?
I used to eat cereal or a bagel or some other high-carb/low-protein kind of food, or eggs and bacon – much higher on the protein but also high on the fat! Often after eating this kind of food for breakfast I felt both unsatisfied and had stomach discomfort – sometimes I wished I hadn’t ate at all!
That all changed when I discovered Isagenix and realized that if I mixed the IsaLean Shake (protein), the Cleanse for Life (minerals), the Ionix Supreme (vitamins and rare plant extracts), the IsaFruits (FRUIT!), and the Isagenix Greens (veggies! how often do you eat vegetables for breakfast?) all together in one mega-healthy shake I’d be on to something. Well, I was right. It’s the best breakfast I’ve ever had – it tastes great, it’s fast, I can drink it in the car if I want and I drink it almost every day (vacations are sometimes an execption but even then I regret it and wish I had just had the shake!).
Not only does it make me feel good (my stomach – and my belt – thank me) … it helps me start my day in just about the healthiest way possible. Recently I went to a health seminar (NOT Isagenix related) and there was a medical doctor talking about good nutrition. Their #1 suggestion – drink a protein shake every morning! AND if you aren’t getting enough fruits and vegetables (and who is??) – take a fruit suppliment and a vegetable suppliment. I just nodded and knew that she was 100% right. Whether you want to diet to lose weight, you’re an athlete who wants to build lean muscle mass and be healthy, want to start your day off with some mental clarity instead of in a post-breakfast FOG, or WHATEVER you want to do you should be starting your day off with something as healthy as this.
To mis-quote a credit card commercial – what’s in your breakfast?
Here’s EXACTLY what’s in mine – impressive huh?
Isagenix IsaLean Shakes Ingredients
Antioxidant and B-Vitamin Rich!
Isagenix Cleanse for Life - Because You Should Cleanse Daily!
IsaFruits Fruit Suppliment - Because Fruit is Good For You & Yummy!
Isagenix Greens Vegetable Suppliment - Your Mom Will Be So Proud When You Tell Her You Ate Your Vegetables - For Breakfast!
Minerals are not all created equal, in-fact minerals in certain forms can cause trapped minerals to stay in your body. Minerals can be very hard to absorb and be used by your body if they are not sized and structured correctly.
The source is very important when choosing a mineral to consume. For example;
I prefer to take Calcium Lactate-gluconate rather than something like crushed oyster shells. Oyster shells are for an oyster to live in, not to eat. By crushing it’s home and eating it will only cause havoc in humans because the calcium particle size is too large to be used.
Here is a small fraction of information on minerals;
IONIC;
Many companies use this term to lure in users of their products, “BUZZ WORDS”. I have seen this many times where a formulator will add a variety of minerals in liquid, add a few herbs, some exotic juice, a little flavor, say a few magic words, and hence, AN IONIC PRODUCT HAS BEEN CREATED!
Far from the truth, heres why;
Understanding Minerals;
A “colloid” is a type of chemical mixture where one substance (a mineral) is dispersed evenly throughout another. The particles of the dispersed substance are only suspended in the mixture, unlike a solution, where they are completely dissolved within. This occurs because the particles in a colloid are larger than in a solution – small enough to be dispersed evenly and maintain a homogenous appearance, but large enough to scatter light and not dissolve. Because of this dispersal, some colloids have the appearance of solutions. A colloidal system consists of two separate phases: a dispersed phase (or internal phase) and a continuous phase (or dispersion medium). A colloidal system may be solid, liquid, or gaseous.
Many familiar substances are colloids, as well as naturally occurring colloids, modern chemical process industries utilise high shear mixing technology to create novel colloids. Many people drink them all the time.
A colloid mineral will refract light by shining a flashlight through it. Some liquid colloids are hard to detect, yet, still a “Colloidal Mineral. Colloidal minerals can be used by the human body but may only be absorbed about 10% of the total elemental volume.
Coral Calcium is a good example of a colloidal mineral. It may be a great way to alkalize your water but not to drink! I have argued this subject for years with noted promoters of coral calcium and win every time! The hocus Pocus machines used to show the pH or electrical current should not sway your mine when choosing a mineral supplement. Some demonstrations may deceive you if someone shows you a probe with a light bulb lighting up in a liquid mineral. It could be some mineral like magnesium, nothing else.
Establishing the source and size of a mineral particle is important for your health. I personally believe God created the earth, our food sources, and has given us the knowledge to eat and supply our nutritional needs through food. “Let food be your Medicine, and Medicine be your food” . Our “God given” knowledge of eating for nutrition should have some disclaimers too. When humans try putting oyster shells or rocks in his/her mouth, there should be an alarm going off in your brain saying “Spit this out now”. I can’t justify eating rocks to get my daily minerals knowing the minerals contained are not yet ready to eat!
An ion is an atom or molecule where the total number of electrons is not equal to the total number of protons, giving it a net positive or negative electrical charge.
Since protons are positively charged and electrons are negatively charged, if there are more electrons than protons, the atom or molecule will be negatively charged. This is called an anion.
An ion consisting of a single atom is called a monatomic ion. If it consists of two or more atoms, it is called a polyatomic ion. Polyatomic ions containing oxygen, such as carbonate and sulfate, are called oxyanions.
If an ion contains unpaired electrons, it is called a radical ion. Just like neutral radicals, radical ions are very reactive.
Ionic bonding will occur only if the overall energy change for the reaction is favourable – when the bonded atoms have a lower energy than the free ones. The larger the resulting energy change the stronger the bond. The low electronegativity of metals and high electronegativity of non-metals means that the energy change of the reaction is most favorable when metals lose electrons and non-metals gain electrons. An ionic bond doesn’t need metal.
Pure ionic bonding is not known to exist. All ionic compounds have a degree of covalent bonding. The larger the difference in electronegativity between two atoms, the more ionic the bond. Ionic compounds conduct electricity in solution.
Your body is electrically constructed and the human operating system depends on electrolytes to light up your system to communicate. Lacking minerals will cause many health problems. If you remove all the minerals in your body, life would seize to exist. Minerals ARE “The Spark plug of Life”.
Now that you know the importance of minerals, I want to share my findings and recommendation for the best useable source known.
PLANT2 SOURCE MINERALS;
Plants have the ability to seek out and extract trace minerals from the soil and provide “Ionic” minerals, (the size minerals need to be for humans). I have preached this message for 30 years.
IsaLyte was formulated in the early 80′s using plant deposits found here in the United States. These deposits are ancient plants that have been covered and trapped by earth changes, plate tectonics, or volcanic activity. Pure un-contaminated plants loaded with God’s mineral storage program just waiting for the day we need them the most. I believe that day is here!
By processing the plant material, purifying it, and concentrating it, we now have the most unique and powerful “Ionic Mineral source known. I have used this process and shared it all over the world. This “Spark Plug of Life” contains over 70 mineral and trace minerals including some that are considered “Rare Earth Elements”.
ANOTHER SOURCE OF MINERALS;
Isolated minerals need some sort of bond or carrier to help absorb them into your body. Adding minerals and reacting them to amino acids will help make then more useable in humans and animals as well. This is called “Chelated Minerals”. Chelated minerals are not Ionic minerals.
So what does this all mean??? Perhaps, too much information!!
In my opinion, ionic minerals are the number one source of minerals. Ionic minerals are contained in our plants we eat. Isagenix has the best quality ionic mineral and trace minerals extracted from plant life known to man!
I hope this helps you understand ionic minerals v elemental minerals.
John
Founder and Formulator of Isagenix
