“Sluggish” Blood

Is “sluggish” blood dragging you down? If you experience any of the following more than you feel you should…

• Lackluster energy levels
• Lack of stamina
• Feeling “foggy” (as in brain fog)
• Old-looking skin
• Slow recovery from activity
• Activity-related muscle cramping and/or discomfort

…YES, “sluggish” blood may very well something you should be very concerned about.

The bottom line is that sluggish blood kind of moves like sluggish people… slowly, less fluidly and less overall. In other words, “sluggish” blood can be a significant contributor to looking and feeling older than you think you should.

How to Increase Blood Flow and “Revive” Your Blood

Before getting into how to “revive” sluggish blood, it’s important to understand what the issue is in the first place…

Amazingly, a healthy circulatory system transports about 2,000 gallons of blood through its 60,000 or so miles of blood vessels each day.

And this circulatory system is a vast network of vessels and organs whose job it is to move blood around the body. It’s responsible for the proper delivery of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and immune factors to tissues and cells, as well as carrying away waste products.

But it’s only when these things are NOT running so smoothly, when “sluggish” blood starts to occur, that you take notice. Because that’s when the warning signs like low energy levels… old-looking skin… lack of stamina and feeling worn out… and all the rest kick in!

Now, there’s not one single thing that causes sluggish blood and the many problems associated with it—including the energy, vitality, aging, and stamina issues—but the following lifestyle behaviors seem to contribute…

• Not eating as healthy as you’d like all the time (for example, eating too many processed foods containing refined grains and industrial seed oils rich in omega-6 fatty acids)
• Not exercising as often as you should
• Lack of routine stretching
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time, such as on an airplane, in a car, or at a desk
• Not getting a good, full night of rest on a consistent basis
• Feeling stressed out from time to time and not always dealing with it in the healthiest of ways
• Having “one too many” adult beverages from time to time
• Not hydrating properly on a daily basis (after all, 90% of blood is water)

How to Increase Blood Flow and “Revive” Your Blood

The good news is that addressing some of the above issues—even just one at a time, in incremental steps—can make a noticeable difference in terms of helping increase blood flow and “revive” sluggish blood.

Take nutrition, for example. Quite a few nutrients and foods support healthy blood flow, and believe it or not, many of the top circulation-friendly foods are, well, those that are RED. Yes, Mother Nature knows best.

As simple as it sounds, this may be tied to the “Doctrine of Signatures,” a concept with origins from nearly 2,000 years ago. The general idea is that the appearance of natural foods (for example, fruits, vegetables, and herbs)—such as color—can help determine their best uses. More simply put, the Doctrine of Signatures tells us that “like supports like.”

If that explanation seems a little far-fetched or overly simplistic, we get it. The reality is that red superfoods contain powerful bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, that can help support healthy circulation and blood flow through various mechanisms.

For example, inorganic nitrate from beets gets converted in the body to nitric oxide, which is a powerful compound that serves many functions in the body. In particular, it acts as a “vasodilator,” which means it “opens up” the highways (i.e., blood vessels) through which blood travels.

Meanwhile, polyphenols (such as flavonoids and anthocyanins) may help with the body’s natural production of nitric oxide while also providing antioxidant support that helps support healthy levels of oxidative stress

The bottom line is that eating more red superfoods is a powerful way to support healthy circulation and all of the anti-aging benefits that come along with it, such as energy levels, stamina, vitality, and more!

And a fast, powerful, and effective way to do just that is to mix a reds powder into your diet. Unfortunately…

Problems with Some Red Juice and Superfoods

…While there is a fast-growing number of reds powders and energy drinks out there, it is important to be aware of key issues with some of them. So, toward that end, here are some things you may want to watch for…

#1. Nitric Oxide Boosters

Yes, nitric oxide is very important, and many folks with sluggish blood can use some support in this area. It’s a vasodilator that helps open up blood vessels to promote blood flow. But like most things in the body, it’s about balance—having the right amount at the right time. In other words, too much of anything (including nitric oxide boosters) can be bad news, and that can even be the case with nitric oxide.

#2. Caffeine and/or Other Stimulants

Caffeine, stimulants, and other habit-forming compounds can lead to tolerance and even dependence.

#3. Poor Mixability

Some reds powders can have mediocre to terrible taste, unpleasant textures such as grittiness, and poor mixability (otherwise known as “clumpy mess”). You shouldn’t have to settle for that!

#4. Artificial Sweeteners, Added Sugars, and Other Junk

Yes, these ingredients, which you likely don’t want in your body, often find their way into energy drinks and even some reds powders.

What Makes Eternal Reds the Right Choice as a Reds Superfood Powder

Eternal Reds is a delicious and rejuvenating red drink that combines the power of 10 polyphenol packed superfoods with a performance blend to provide support for active lifestyles, radiant vitality, healthy energy levels, overall wellness, and anti-aging.

Plus, it has a delicious berry taste you’ll love, and it is so easy to make. Simply mix one scoop with 6 ounces of water or your favorite beverage and enjoy any time to energize your day and revitalize your mind and body. Yes, we believe it really is that fast and powerful. And it all starts with its rejuvenating red superfoods blend, which features…

• Organic beet juice and beet root extract: Beets are known as a circulation superfood. They contain phytochemicals (e.g., polyphenols) and other bioactive compounds (e.g., inorganic nitrate), which provide support for healthy nitric oxide levels, circulation (including blood flow to the brain), mental and physical energy levels, and more.
• Apple powder: Apples contain polyphenols called flavonoids, which can support healthy circulation by aiding with the production of nitric oxide. These flavonoids may support the activity of nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), an enzyme that serves as a nitric oxide booster.
• Pomegranate extract: Known as “The Jewel of Autumn,” pomegranates are chockful of polyphenols, namely ellagitannins and punicalagins, which are unique to the pomegranate. These polyphenols contribute to the pomegranate’s reputation as a circulation superfood, as they help support healthy nitric oxide levels and healthy endothelial cell function (endothelial cells line the blood vessels). Eternal Reds features a pomegranate extract that is standardized for 60% polyphenols, including 15% punicalagins, and made from pomegranates grown and handpicked exclusively from California orchards.
• Eternal Reds also features a powerful antioxidant fruit blend providing 9 fruits and berries, including Grape, Cranberry, Blueberry, Pomegranate, Apple, Blackberry, Bilberry, Raspberry, and Strawberry, which are naturally high in polyphenol and antioxidant compounds. This particular antioxidant blend is standardized for 40% polyphenols, including anthocyanins, proanthocyanins, flavanols, stilbenes, and phenolic acids, which provide support for healthy nitric oxide levels, healthy vascular function, healthy blood flow, and more. And all that adds up to revitalizing support for healthy energy levels, lasting stamina, radiant vitality, healthy aging, whole-body health, and more.

On top of all that, Eternal Reds provides you with a performance blend of three additional circulation powerhouse nutrients, including:

• Betaine: An important nutrient that is naturally found in beets, the health benefits of Betaine are many, as it plays important roles in detoxification (e.g., methylation), liver health, heart health and kidney health, and research has also shown that it can improve athletic/exercise performance and body composition.
• Taurine: This is another amino acid that is sometimes regarded as a circulation super-nutrient. Taurine is outstanding for supporting the “highways” in the body on which blood travels. Taurine also has antioxidant properties, which play an important role in helping the body manage oxidative stress.
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Another circulation support-nutrient, vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant that helps support healthy blood flow through various pathways, along with providing antioxidant support for healthy levels of oxidative stress.

If all that wasn’t enough, Eternal Reds:

• Has NO added sugar (only 3 grams of naturally-occurring sugar)
• Has NO added caffeine or stimulants
• Comes in a delicious and energizing revitalizing berry flavor
• Mixes easily and conveniently
• Can be enjoyed any time to energize your day
• Has NO artificial sweeteners or colors
• Is naturally sweetened
• Is non-GMO
• Is vegan
• Is gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free
• Is Paleo-friendly
• Is third-party tested for purity, potency, and safety

The bottom line is that you don’t need to let sluggish blood drag down your energy, and appearance another day longer… you can begin enjoying delicious support right now with Eternal Reds!

Eternal Reds Nutrition & Ingredients