What products are available?
There are currently two products available:
Agel Exo is a delicious blend of 14 different healthy and exotic fruits, each of which has a high Anti-Oxidant content. Each of these fruits has long been associated with health and longevity. You won't find a blend of fruits as beneficial and far reaching as this. These are fruits from all over the world and each of them is respected for their health giving and medicinal properties. Most all of the fruits used are not just the juice, but the whole fruit. This provides you with maximum nutrition as well as lowers the glycemic index. These exotic fruits include: Acai, Acerola, Aloe Vera, Aronia, Ashwaganda, Bilberry, Blueberry, Cranberry, Dark Grape, Noni, Para Guava, Pomegranate, Rooibos, and Wolfberry.
Agel Fit is a unique approach to weight loss and appetite suppression. This product works from a couple of different angles. When taken before meals, Agel Fit can cause a mild sensation of fullness, helping you to eat smaller portions. In addition to this, Agel Fit can prevent your body from storing the carbohydrates that your body doesn't use, as well as increasing your ability to "burn" what you may have already stored.
Two additional products will be available Summer 2005
Agel Min is highly absorbable vitamin and mineral supplement. With Agel Min, unlike tablets and even some capsules, there is no issue with digesting a supplement in the form of a highly compressed pellet. This product is a tasty way to ensure that your body can use the nutrients you intake.
Agel Ohm is a wonderful tasting blend of energy creating herbs, Taurine, D-Ribose, and B Vitamins. All of these have been combined together to create a product that provides energy and mental alertness.
Are the Agel products Halal Certified?
Agel is currently in the final stages of certifying the products with The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA). Confirmation of Agel's Halal certification will be forthcoming.
Are the Agel products Kosher Certified?
Agel is currently in the final stages of certifying the products with the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (Orthodox Union). Confirmation of Agel's Kosher certification will be forthcoming. Agel is also in the process of obtaining other Kosher certifications is Israel.
Are there artificial colorants used in the formulation of the gels?
No. The coloration of each of the gels is a result of the natural color of the ingredients.
Why is the Gel Technology Advantageous?
There are two very important factors that influence the efficacy of nutritional supplements: the proper timing of ingestion, and the bioavailability of the nutrients. The convenience of the portable gel pack facilitates the proper timing for taking the supplements with meals, which enhances the absorption and utilization of each nutrient. Gel Technology allows the nutrients to remain suspended in Gel, optimizing bioavailability. Before gel supplements, individuals relied on tablet and capsule forms of nutritional supplements. Unfortunately, typical supplements in a pill form may not always be fully absorbed. However, thanks to Agel's suspension gel technology, these vitamins and minerals may be more readily available for absorption and digestion.
Where are the nutrients in Agel products absorbed?
Each of the ingredients in each of the products contains nutrients that have different and specific methods of absorption along the gastrointestinal tract. For most of these nutrients, the primary location for absorption is in the small intestine. Some of the nutrients are absorbed in ways that are not fully studied in the literature. By suspending nutrients in a gel, all of the nutrients are readily available to be digested and absorbed in the GI tract. By providing a good-tasting, easily ingested, readily available form of these nutrients, we feel that a maximum benefit is obtained.
In the Agel MIN, why is there only 100% of the RDI of vitamins?
There is increasing literature to support the concept of moderation in vitamin supplementation. The adage too of much of a good thing can be harmful is beginning to become a widely accepted viewpoint among nutritionists and scientists around the world. We feel that the best way to enhance healthy living for the greatest number of people is to create a product that provides 100% of the RDI of vitamins in a single dose. If there are individuals that wish to increase the amount of vitamins in their daily regimen, they may elect to ingest a second Agel MIN gel pack.
Can pregnant women take these products?
There are some ingredients in the Agel EXO that have been listed in some texts as not appropriate for pregnant women. Consequently, we would recommend that pregnant women not consume Agel EXO.
In addition, it is not recommended that pregnant women take in more than 5000 IU of vitamin A. There is 5460 IU of vitamin A in the Agel MIN product. If you are pregnant, prior to taking any vitamins, herbs, supplements or over-the-counter medications, we strongly recommend that you consult with your physician.
Can women take the Agel Gel products while breast-feeding?
We recommend that you review the ingredients in these products with your physician prior to using them while breast feeding.
Can children take an entire Agel MIN pack?
As a point of reference, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not endorse vitamin supplementation in children under 16 years old, except for specific groups with chronic illnesses. Furthermore, the mineral needs of children are unclear.
Agel MIN contains 100% of the RDI of the essential vitamins and selected essential minerals for adults. Most children's vitamins currently on the market contain about the same amount of vitamins as Agel MIN, without the minerals. If you elect to use Agel MIN for your children, the preparation does not contain enough of the vitamins or minerals to be considered dangerous, however, an entire gel pack of Agel MIN is probably more than necessary. We recommend consulting with your pediatrician about appropriate dosing of the vitamins and minerals for your children.
Can I take all four of the Agel Gel products (MIN, EXO, FIT, OHM) in one day?
As far as we know, there are no problems with consuming all four of the Agel Gel products in the same day. Agel MIN contains 100% of the RDI of vitamins and up to 50% of the RDI of minerals for adults. Agel OHM contains a vitamin B-complex that would result in duplication of the B vitamins. If only one of each of the gels was taken in the same day, most of the B vitamins would be less than 150% of the RDI for an adult, and 400% of vitamin B12. Agel EXO contains exotic fruit purees and plant extracts that are high in antioxidants. Because vitamins C and E are both effective anti-oxidant, there would be duplication of the anti-oxidants as well. Prior to taking any vitamins, herbs, supplements or over-the-counter medications, we recommend that you consult with your physician.
Can Agel FIT be taken by children?
We recommend consulting with your pediatrician about appropriate food supplementation and weight management regimens for children. As a general rule, we do not recommend diet aids for children, and we therefore do not recommend using Agel FIT in the pediatric population. We advocate healthy eating habits and plenty of physical activity as a means for children to manage weight. To initiate an early habit of dependence on dieting aids in childhood may be sending the wrong message.
Is Agel's proprietary sweetener appropriate for consumption by diabetics and hypoglycemics?
The proprietary sweetener in the Agel gel products has a very low glycemic index and should not have any significant effect on blood glucose levels. It contains low levels of high intensity sweeteners that are not taken up into the blood stream by the digestive system. It also contains Xylitol, a sugar alcohol, and Inulin which is a fructo-oligosaccharide, both of which also have very low glycemic indices. Prior to taking any vitamins, herbs, supplements or over-the-counter medications, we recommend that you consult with your physician.
Are Agel's products "All Natural?"
The Agel OHM uses synthetic Taurine. Natural Taurine is derived from bile, and to be sensitive to all Agel team members' varying religious beliefs, we chose to use the synthetic. The proprietary sweetener in each of the four gel products, contains a low level blend of two high intensity sweeteners, Neotame and Acesulfame-K. Both are indigestible and simply pass through the system, but they cannot be called natural. All of the other ingredients in each of the products are from natural sources.
Are there any drug interactions related to any of the Agel products?
At the present time, we are only aware of two potential drug interactions in those persons who are taking medications that increase brain serotonin levels. In particular, medications in the category of SSRI's (Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors) are of some concern. We strongly advise consultation with your physician prior to using Agel FIT or OHM if you are taking these medications.
In Agel OHM, panax ginseng is one of the active ingredients, and it may cause increased serotonin levels in the brain. In addition, the Agel FIT uses Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA) as its primary active ingredient. HCA has been shown to be effective in part by its ability to reduce appetite by increasing brain serotonin levels. In general, for individuals taking medications that increase brain serotonin, there is a theoretical risk of serotonin syndrome.
What is auto-ship? Is it mandatory?
Auto-ship is the option of having the company automatically send you product each month and charge accordingly, thus eliminating the hassle of having to order each month. The shipping date can be the 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, or 20th of the month. You can sign up for auto-ship at any time and you can cancel auto-ship at any time. You can decide how much you want your auto-ship to be. You will be able to change your options in your profile. If you enrolled at the executive level, auto-ship is mandatory or you will be dropped to the leadership level.
Is auto-ship the same as Auto Order?
Yes. In some countries auto-ship is known as Automatic Order, or APO.
How do I know my order will be placed each month?
Autoship is for your convenience. By being on Auto Ship you have the comfort of knowing your order will be placed each month. Also, you will not miss qualifying for your commission. Autoship is mandatory for executive level members.
Is there a penalty if I cancel or modify my auto-ship?
No. You may cancel or change your auto-ship at any time; however, if you enrolled at the executive level, auto-ship is mandatory.
Can I design my own website?
Agel will provide self replicating websites at a nominal fee for all Agel members. Personal websites will not be allowed to mention or sell Agel on them, per company policies and procedures.
