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Natureline Solutions is an environmental company using the power of word of mouth to educate and spread the message about great products and a mission to truly make a positive difference to the health of our planet and its people.

As with all our brands we wanted to lead the pack. Be the highest quality, best value, safest, most natural and least impactful to the environment. We tracked down the best in the business to create a new brand, powered by a partnership of science and nature. We created FIX.

Designed for easy absorption in the body, just one 2 gram serving of FIX Energy Tea provides you with the phytonutrients and antioxidants found in many of the world's most nutritious fruits. Antioxidants assist in neutralizing the harmful effects free radicals can have on your body.

With a blend of 17 fruits and plants, including matcha, red ginseng, gingo biloba and rooibos, FIX is a unique and delicious natural beverage.

Japanese Matcha is the foundation of the FIX blend, but with literally thousands of phytonutrients and antioxidants found in nature's fresh fruits the selection includes 16 additional ingredients, each selected for its unique and beneficial properties and ability to contribute a variety of phytonutrients and antioxidants to the FIX Energy Tea.

Together, the synergistic effect of the natural ingredients in the FIX blend reaches far beyond what any single other blend could accomplish.

All our teas are based on the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) and contain a type of caffeine sometimes referred to as Theine. Since Matcha consists of the entire tea-leaves in a powdered form, it is relatively high in Caffeine. With one heaping teaspoon of Matcha (about 3 grams) you consume about 70 mg of caffeine, which is a similar to the amount in a cup of coffee.

Due to its unique combination of phytonutrients, the caffeine in Matcha is assimilated in a very different and much healthier way. The caffeine in Matcha binds to the larger catechin molecules, that also act as powerful antioxidants, and is released into the bloodstream slowly over time, as the catechins are broken down and assimilated. The results are "time-released" smaller dosages of caffeine that provide sustained energy for up to 6 to 8 hours. This mechanism also prevents the insulin and adrenalin spikes typical for coffee intake, so you never have to experience the "after-low" that follows when the blood sugar drops.

Potential negative effects are also balanced by the calming influence of the amino acid L-Theanine. The relaxing effects of L-Theanine act antagonistically against the stimulatory effects of caffeine on the nervous system thus smoothing the body's reaction and leading to an experience of dynamic bliss. The combined effect is a state of mental clarity, calm alertness and sustained energy.

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The key ingredient in FIX is called Matcha (camellia sinensis). The greatest of green teas with 137 times the antioxidants of regular green tea. Celebrated for hundreds of years for its unique and abundant nutritional properties. Steeped in the rich tradition of the zen buddhist ceremonies of Japan. Ground into a fine, emerald-green powder, matcha is whisked with water to create a unique, beautiful and flavorful drink.

Matcha raises energy, elevates mood and calms nerves with 70x the antioxidants of orange juice and 9x the beta-carotene of spinach.

Antioxidants are found in many foods including fruits and vegetables. There are many types of antioxidants, however, the class known as catechins are only found in green tea, and these may be the most potent of all. And of the catechins, EGCG (epicgallocatechin gallate) is the catechin with broadest and most potent properties. Sixty percent of the catechin content of matcha is EGCG.

Matcha contains a host of unique antioxidants that are currently the center of attention by researchers and epidemiologists today. When compared to other premium green teas, matcha contains approximately 10 to 15 times the antioxidants per serving. A recent study conducted at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs suggested that matcha green tea contained over 137 times the EGCG levels of popular tea bag green teas.

EGCG, or epigallocatechin gallate, is a unique set of polyphenols that help to scavenge free radicals from the body. Matcha also contains its sister polyphenols EGC (epigallo catechins), ECG (epicatechin gallate), EC (epicatechins), which when working in synergy with each other as found in nature, seem to have a significantly stronger antioxidant effect than EGCG alone.

Absorption is also key. When tea bags or loose teas are steeped, only 5% to 10% of the nutrients naturally found in tea end up in the cup because most of the nutrients are not water-soluble. The minerals, fibers, vitamins, and antioxidants end up thrown out with the tea leaves. With our matcha the whole tea leaf is ground into a fine powder and consumed entirely. So you get 100% of the nutrients from the leaves.

Matcha can give you an energy boost, without any jittery side effects. Matcha contains a mild stimulant called theophylline. Unlike the caffeine found in coffee or energy drinks, matcha theophylline releases smaller dosages of stimulation over a much longer period of time. Matcha theophylline can help to keep you awake and focused for as long as 3 to 6 hours without any of the negative side effects often associated with the caffeine found in coffee.

ORAC, short for oxygen radical absorbency capacity, is a testing method developed by the USDA and Tufts University to quantifiably measure the potency of antioxidants found in foods and beverages. Foods that score high in an antioxidant assay called ORAC may protect cells and their components from damage by oxygen radicals, according to studies of animals and human blood.

In ORAC tests conducted by laboratories on matcha, the results proved to be exponentially greater than all foods and beverages known so far. Matcha ORAC score, in units per gram, surpasses all antioxidant rich foods identified by the USDA by a multiple of over 20!

The fundamental difference between matcha and coffee is the nutrients naturally found in both beverages. Coffee contains a strong stimulant called caffeine and very little else. Matcha on the other hand contains theophylline and theanines, as well as a host of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.

Theophylline, a stimulant only found in teas, functions very differently than caffeine. Caffeine is a very fast acting stimulant that immediately finds its way into the blood stream. The effects are felt within a matter of minutes, peaking around the 30 to 45 minute mark. The peak is often associated with shakes, jitters, sweats and general nervousness, a negative side effect of excessive caffeine consumption. The caffeine peak is then followed by a caffeine drop, or the lethargic, weakened feeling often experienced by coffee drinkers.

Theophylline on the other hand functions very differently within the body. Matcha contains an abundance of nutrients that slow the absorption of theophylline into the blood stream, leveling out the peak and allowing for a slow release of energy over a period of 3 to 6 hours. Unlike coffee, matcha delivers a soft landing, allowing many to drink matcha even at night and still get a good night's rest.

The amino acids or theanines in matcha also help to keep the mind relaxed and focused throughout the day, making matcha a far more practical and functional beverage than coffee to consume while working. Matcha is also ph neutral while coffee is highly acidic, which can lead to indigestion and other digestive illnesses.

Much has been written about matcha's ability to help provide sustained focus and lucidness. The Buddhist monks were the first to harness this power. Buddhist monks often meditate for 3 to 6 hours at a time. The mild stimulation from the theophylline found in matcha kept them awake and alert for the duration of their meditations while the theanines allowed the monks to relax, focus and concentrate on their training.

The amino acids called theanines found in matcha are found virtually exclusively in green tea. Growing research suggests that the consumption of theanines may help to produce more alpha waves in the brain: the same brain waves that are created when you have a massage or relax in a hot bath. Theanines trigger the brain to feel more relaxed and to reduce stress.

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