contraindications of these ingredients during pregnancy?

[Guest guest]

Hi. I have been taking this supplement for almost 2 months now and I really feel

like it has improved my health, especially my Raynaud's. I would really

appreciate it if anyone could review the ingredients and tell me if there is

anything in it that should NOT be taken during pregnancy. I am only concerned

about the MSM and Phenalmin simply b/c i do not know that much about these

substances and how/if they would affect pregnancy. The bottle of course says to

contact a healthcare prof. if pregnant (which i am not yet), but i wanted to ask

here first and get some opinions. Thank you so much.

amanda

.......................................................

Spirulina - Spirulina is considered a complete protein because well over half of

it consists of amino acids -- the building blocks of protein. It is also a rich

source of other nutrients including B complex vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin

E, carotenoids, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium, and gamma linolenic

acid (an essential fatty acid).

MSM - Methyl-sulfonyl-methane (MSM) is a naturally occurring sulfur compound

found in our bodies as well as in many common beverages and foods, including

milk, coffee, tea and green vegetables. In its purified chemical form, it is an

odorless, essentially tasteless, white, water-soluble crystalline solid. It is

one of the safest substances in biology, similar in toxicity to water. Some of

MSM's essential functions in the body include maintaining the structure of the

proteins in the body, helping the formation of keratin which is essential for

hair and nail growth, aiding in the production of immunoglobulin which maintains

the immune system, and catalyzing the chemical reactions which change food into

energy. The MSM contained in E3 Renew Me Emerald Blend is plant based and may

result in the following occurrences:

* Inhibition of pain impulses along nerve fibers (analgesia)

* Lessening of inflammation

* Increase in blood supply

* Reduction of muscle spasm

* Softening of scar tissue

Cayenne Pepper - Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. It is a very high

source of Vitamins A & C, has the complete B complexes, and is very rich in

organic calcium and potassium, which is one of the reasons it is good for the

heart. It aids elimination and assimilation, and helps the body to create

hydrochloric acid, which is so necessary for good digestion and assimilation,

especially of proteins.

Camu-Camu - This fruit has the highest recorded amount of natural Vitamin C of

any food. In comparison to oranges, camu-camu provides 30 times more Vitamin C,

10 time more Iron, 3 time more Niacin, twice as much Ribflavin, and 50% more

Phosphorus. It is also a significant source of Potassium, and has a full

complement of minerals and amino acids that can aid in the absorption of Vitamin

C.

Crystalloid Sea Minerals - used to work with vitamins and enzymes to help

assimulate and digest foods, neither vitamins or enzymes will work without

minerals available to work with them. When combined these substances create a

reaction that allows your body to function properly.

Phenalmin - is an extract from AFA containing high concentrations of the active

ingredient, Phenyl ethylamine (PEA). PEA is a compound naturally produced by the

brain and is responsible for the mediation of experiences associated with

pleasure and mental awareness. For example, PEA is released in the brain when

one experiences a feeling of love and joy; for this reason it is often referred

to as " the " molecule of love " and as a " mood elevator " . KPEA has been shown to

be deficient in the brain of many people suffering from depression.

AFAMend - is an extract from AFA that contains the highest concentration of

phycocyanin. Phycocyanin is the blue pigment present in blue-green algae that

acts in the living cell as a strong natural antioxidant. When isolated,

phycocyanin was shown to have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory

properties, and to reduce or prevent inflammation in various models of

inflammation.

Tocopherol - Vitamin E is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that includes eight

naturally occurring compounds in two classes designated as tocopherols and

tocotrienols. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, protects your cells from

oxidation, and neutralizes unstable free radicals, which can cause damage. This

is done by the vitamin E giving up one of its electrons to the electron

deficient free radical, making it more stable. While Vitamin E performs its

antioxidant functions, it also protects the other antioxidants from being

oxidized.

......................................