Liftoff.Manufacturer: Herbalife Ltd., Los Angeles Description: Dissolving energy-boost tablet Price: $15.95 for a box of 10 tablets THIS effervescent ef·fer·vesce intr.v. ef·fer·vesced, ef·fer·vesc·ing, ef·fer·vesc·es 1. To emit small bubbles of gas, as a carbonated or fermenting liquid. 2. To escape from a liquid as bubbles; bubble up. 3. energy drink is packed with Panax ginseng Panax ginseng, n Asian ginseng. See ginseng and ginseng, Asian. , ginkgo biloba Ginkgo Biloba Definition Ginkgo biloba, known as the maidenhair tree, is one of the oldest trees on Earth, once part of the flora of the Mesozoic period. The ginkgo tree is the only surviving species of the Ginkgoaceae family. extract, guarana guarana /gua·ra·na/ (gwah-rah´nah) [Tupi-Guarani] the Brazilian woody vine Paullinia cupana, or a dried paste prepared from its seeds which is used as a stimulant and tonic in folk medicine and for the treatment of headache in extract and L-Taurine in one efficient, easy-to-carry, fizzing tablet. Its potency potential? Seventy-five milligrams of caffeine, about equal to the amount in one cup of coffee. The dietary supplement tablet takes only seconds to dissolve in cold water and is supposed to enhance mental performance, combat fatigue com·bat fatigue n. Posttraumatic stress disorder resulting from wartime combat or similar experiences. No longer in scientific use. Also called battle fatigue, shell shock. and improve short-term memory. The box recommends one or two servings per day, but warns it's not for those sensitive to the effects of caffeine. Post-fizzing, the "Ignite-Me Orange" flavor is reminiscent of the powdered fruit drink Tang, just not quite as sweet. And as far as an energy boost, a double latte at Starbucks packs more of a punch. Liftoff is sold directly from the company's Web site, independent Herbalife distributors and at Liftoff.com. |
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