(This was an answer to a question asked to the Isagenix Science team about Ketosis and an accelerated heart rate. The answer below: )
The Isagenix system is based on solid principles of health: (1) When the body lacks nutrition it becomes unhealthy, and (2) when the body is polluted it becomes unhealthy. Of course, (3) amount of calories and (4) activity play roles too. Our system is designed to provide an easy, efficient way to help solve these issues for anyone. It consists of high-quality, nutrient-dense foods and dietary supplements for optimal nutrition. It encourages exercise and reduced calories. In addition, it emphasizes nutritional cleansing in the form of cleanse days.
Throughout history, cultures have cleansed by fasting to help support optimal health. Even today, it’s common practice to cleanse with liquids, such as juices and broths. However, this rarely provides the nutrients necessary to promote complete cleansing, sustain energy, rebuild health and prepare the body to perform at its peak and healthy weight. In other words, Isagenix has modernized cleansing for the 21st century. You know how you feel right after you take a shower? Cleansing is like giving your body a shower on the inside along with helpful nutrients.
As you burn fat through reduced calories and exercise, toxins and oxidative stress are released requiring greater protection. Cleanse For Life contains antioxidants that assist with natural detoxification in the hepatocytes and other cells. Antioxidants specifically interact with free radicals that occur in the cells (as a result of oxidative stress), preventing cellular damage. The product also contains certain botanicals and nutrients that help to support natural cell detoxification and maintain cell integrity. The liver plays a large role in this detoxification. It will either convert a toxin to be more water soluble, which allows it to be excreted in the urine, or excrete it as part of bile. Anytime the body is burning fat it is producing ketones. Ketosis occurs when the body is in this natural state. It is safe. Ketosis is only dangerous if ketones become extremely high sometimes occurring in extremely low-carb diets. Isagenix is not such a diet.
While there are nutrients in our products that support systems in the body such as the liver, digestive system and colon, please note the following: The Isagenix system should not be confused with diuretics, a colon cleanse, a removal system for any specific toxin (e.g. mercury detox), chelation therapy, or a liver/gall bladder cleanse. We don’t claim that our products will treat, cure or prevent any disease.
She should avoid Natural Accelerator if she is experiencing a higher heart rate. She also may need a milder Cleanse Day. We would suggest modifying the Cleanse Day to include nuts and plenty of organic fruits and vegetables. She may need the extra supply of potassium and sodium from these natural whole foods. Please note, we advise anyone with a medical condition or taking medication to always seek advice and/or supervision of a healthcare professional familiar with his/her medical history before using Isagenix products or making any dietary changes.
Thanks,
Bill Wheeler, PhD, ACSM
Chief Science OfficerIsagenix® International LLC
2225 S. Price Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286 USA
www.isagenix.com