Frequently Asked Questions

• Is NutriiVeda FDA approved?
• What is the correct therapeutic dosage for NutriiVeda?
• Is there a brief document that I can bring to my doctor?
• How do I serve NutriiVeda?
• While on NutriiVeda, how much water should my child be drinking per day?
• I read NutriiVeda is a weight loss product and my child is underweight.  Is this a concern?
• Can this product help individuals looking to gain weight?  
• Why does Zrii keep information about formulas proprietary?
• Is NutriiVeda lacto-vegetarian friendly?
• How soon will I start seeing results?
• Are there any known drug interactions?
• Is the product safe for women who are pregnant or lactating?
• Is it possible to consume too much NutriiVeda?
• Are there any scientific studies being done validating this new product?
• Are there any disease-related contraindications?
• What is the shelf life of the product?
• Is the product tested for heavy metals and pesticides?
• Is the product organic?
• Are there any possible side effects?
• Is the container recyclable?
• Does heat or humidity degrade the product?
• Are there any preservatives in the product?
• Is the product nut and tree-nut free?
• Should I continue giving my child fish oils, DMG, probiotics, digestive enzymes and other vitamin/mineral supplements with NutriiVeda?
• My child is on a seizure medication so because of that would NutriiVeda be hard on the kidneys or liver?
• My child is yeast sensitive so I’m curious why there is yeast in NutriiVeda?
• Other than the sugars, where are the rest of the carbohydrates in the product coming from?
• I read there was phenylalanine in NutriiVeda, why?

Is NutriiVeda FDA approved? Each ingredient in NutriiVeda is a whole food.  The FDA does not pre-approve nutritional or dietary supplements because they are regulated as foods (not drugs) under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. The FDA does monitor manufacturing practices and labeling for compliance. Zrii does use manufacturing facilities that follow and are certified GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).

What is the correct therapeutic dosage for NutriiVeda? NutriiVeda is 100% water soluble, however we can only provide you with the dosages that have been used with success and approved by doctors so far.  We advice that you also check with your child’s doctor as well as FDA’s website for further information regarding the daily nutritional requirements for children.  Birth to three - one scoop a day (can be split into half scoop twice a day) Four to Eight -two scoops a day (can be split into 1 scoop twice a day) Nine and up to adult -can take four to six scoops a day -recommended to split 2-3 scoops per serving. Most start at a level scoop and go to a “heaping” scoop.  Some doctors have brought 3 year old children up to 2 scoops, children between 4 and 8 up to 3 scoops, and 9 and above between 4 to 6 scoops with knowledge that NV is water soluble.  Increased dosages are being attributed to increase in surges.  Please again consult with your child’s doctor.

Is there a brief document that I can bring to my doctor?  You will find a 4 page printable PDF document here including the nutritional panels for NutriiVeda here.

How do I serve the NutriiVeda?  NutriiVeda is being used therapeutically and it appears to be dosage dependant based on anecdotal feedback from parents. You can serve it as a drink with a small meal, or you can mix it into food. For older children, teens and adults that need to lose weight NutriiVeda can be used to support weight as well as therapeutic goals. The following are some suggestions as to how to serve the NutriiVeda.

As a drink:  NutriiVeda can be mixed with any type of milk, juice, or water. You do not want to add it to any liquid that is boiling however as that may compromise the effectiveness.  Some parents add ice and even ice cream and make it into a smoothie. You can also mix the product with any type of fruit or fruit juice and make a smoothie this way as well.  

NutriiVeda has also been mixed into any food such as yogurt, pudding, apple sauce, ketchup, ranch dressing and even frosting! Some parents have sprinkled it over pancakes or cereal including oatmeal. You can also take the smoothies and freeze them into popsicles! Just as you do not want to mix the product with any liquid that Is boiling, you do not want to cook with NutriiVeda. You can add to food once cooked once it is luke warm.

For more details suggestions as well as a few NV recipes visit Serving Suggestions

Outside of NutriiVeda, how much additional water should my child be drinking? One of the suggestions is to multiply your child's weight by 0.6 to get a rough estimate of how much liquid your child should consume per day.  A simpler method is to take body weight, divide in half and that is the approximate amount of ounces of liquid one should consume a day.  Please note: liquid is not just water, and is found in many foods as well.

I read NutriiVeda is a weight loss product and my child is underweight. Is this a concern? NutriiVeda is not a weight loss product it is a weight management product that supports and strengthens the metabolic system.  In our group we have children of all ages currently younger than 2 to well over 26 years old using NutriiVeda for therapeutic  reasons with zero reports of weight loss for those that do not need to lose.  We have received reports of weight gain, increased muscle mass in those that were low percentile in growth, and a sudden and more dramatic increase in height in just about all the children.  NutriiVeda is 100 percent pure whey isolate protein of the highest quality and contains all the essential amino acids and nutrients needed daily through WHOLE FOOD SOURCES which is the purest most easily digestible form of nutrition.  NutriiVeda is 100 percent GLUTEN AND CASEIN FREE.  Because NutriiVeda is also fat and sodium free which are nutrients that are important for growing bodies we suggest for children serving the product when using therapeutically for children with some food as well. Here are some serving suggestion (link to suggestion page) Many report sudden growth spurts on NutriiVeda.  For those children, teens and adults that do need to lose weight the NutriiVeda will naturally rid the body of excess fat and “ama” (toxins)  For those that are interested in weight loss, please also visit our  NutraEasy site.

Can this product help individuals looking to gain weight? Yes, along with eating normal healthy meals and exercise, this product will help build muscle mass.

Why does Zrii keep information about formulas proprietary? To protect our formulas from becoming competitor “knockoffs,” we generally keep specific amounts and sources of ingredients used in our products as proprietary information. Zrii prides itself on providing the best product formulations available anywhere and will always strive to protect our competitive advantage.

Is NutriiVeda lacto-vegetarian friendly? NutriiVeda is casein free and gluten free.

How soon will I start seeing results? As with any nutritional supplement, results will vary by user. However, it is common to begin seeing results in as little as two weeks (some even in a few days). Zrii regularly host a NutriiVeda Challenge for weight loss, and many of the participants have found incredible success, even during our pre-launch trial phase of the product. If you follow the NutriiVeda Program with proper nutrition and exercise, you are guaranteed results. 

Are there any known drug interactions? There are none known. However, individuals taking prescription medication should consult their physician before taking.  There are various reports of individuals who were on seizure medications that were both reduced or eliminated after starting NutriiVeda.

Is the product safe for women who are pregnant or lactating? The product is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women because NutriiVeda naturally releases excess fat and toxins from the body.  Until there is research, they don't know if any of the toxins being released will go to the developing fetus or to the breast milk. Once the mother is finished breast feeding, she can resume with NutriiVeda.

Is it possible to consume too much NutriiVeda? NutriiVeda is 100 percent whole food.  There are not nutrients added, all nutrients are from whole food sources.   In addition NutriiVeda is 100 percent water soluble.  There are no known side effects of this product, even at large doses. In general, however, the Scientific Advisory Board recommend limiting product consumption to 3 times a day.

Are there any scientific studies being done validating this new product? Currently, the product is undergoing preliminary scientific research with human clinical studies planned to begin in Fall 2009.

Are there any disease-related contraindications? There are no known disease related contraindications. However, patients on blood thinning medications, diabetic medications, or MAOI antidepressants should consult their physicians before using.

What is the shelf life of the product? Two years.

Is the product tested for heavy metals and pesticides? Yes, both individual ingredients and the finished product are tested and found to be heavy metal, herbicide, and pesticide -free. 

Is the product organic? The product is all natural and made with several organic ingredients, but it is not certified USDA organic at this time. The product is tested to make sure it is free of pesticides and other synthetic contaminants.

Are there any possible side effects? Possible side effects may occur from the release of stored waste products into circulation during weight loss. These may include but are not limited to constipation, bloating/gas, thirst/dry mouth, irritability, loose stools, skin reactions, achy joints, headaches, lightheadedness, or nausea. If symptoms appear, decrease daily dose by 50 percent and drink more pure water. Symptoms should diminish significantly. Mild and uncomfortable symptoms should alleviate after 3–7 days. If any severe symptoms occur, discontinue taking the product and consult your medical professional. Side effects reported by parents using Nutriiveda for therapeutic reasons are temporary changes in behavior, “sassy” “hyper” which typically last a few days to a week.  Surges are noted during this stage.

Is the container recyclable? Yes, the container is made from HDPE #2 plastic, which has been shown to be one the safest plastics in regards to chemical leaching*. Plastic is lighter and less expensive to ship, thus saving the consumer money and reducing unnecessary fuel pollution. HDPE #2 plastic is widely considered one of the easiest products to recycle and is first among recycling programs. Should our packaging end up in a landfill, plastic will decompose faster than glass. And since plastic is less likely to break, there is less waste in manufacturing and re-shipping packages to the consumer. *As reconfirmed in a recent Time magazine article and the scientific community, HDPE #2 does not contain bisphenol-A and is considered safe for use in food products. The biggest risks in plastic are with #7 Lexan, which is why top sports bottles have recently switched over to HDPE #2 from #7.

Does heat or humidity degrade the product? As with all sealed foods and products, heat and humidity may degrade and spoil the product sooner than the stated expiration date.

Are there any preservatives in the product? No, the product is 100% natural and does not contain any artificial preservatives.

Is the product nut and tree-nut free? Yes, the product is free of ingredients from these families.

Should I continue giving my child fish oils, DMG, probiotics, digestive enzymes and other vitamin/mineral supplements with NutriiVeda? NutriiVeda contains 100% of many daily recommended vitamins and minerals. If you are under the care of a health professional recommending a particular regimen, please discuss with your healthcare practitioner before taking this product...but be prepared for "can I get some of this for me?" J The ingredients for NutriiVeda are here: http://pursuitofresearch.org/ingredients.html

The fish oils appear to compliment the NutriiVeda perhaps because both support the metabolic system.  Outside of fish oils and any prescribed medication however most of the parents using NutriiVeda report stopping any other supplementation.  Until we learn why NutriiVeda is having a therapeutic effect we won’t know what may compromise its effectiveness.

*While NutriiVeda does not have any adverse reaction to people taking prescription medications, it has been anecdotally reported that NutriiVeda is less (or even not at all) effective while taking an antibiotic regimen.*

My child is on a seizure medication so because of that would NutriiVeda be hard on the kidneys or liver? NutriiVeda is easily digestible and shouldn't be hard on the kidney or liver, Amalaki has actually been know to help protect liver function. Many of the botanicals have been shown to help improve and enhance digestion. We have received many testimonials regarding improvement in many different digestive conditions with the Zrii NutriiVeda. NutriiVeda has no known  side effects or drug interactions, although we always suggest individuals speak with their doctors before using NutriiVeda if they have pre-existing conditions. We do have numerous reports now of seizure prone individuals who were on medications who have had their medications either reduced or eliminated since being on NV and remarkably seizure free.

My child is yeast sensitive so I’m curious why there is yeast in NutriiVeda? The chromium, molybdenum, iodine, selenium, and manganese yeast are all inactive and could be taken even by someone who has a Candida problem. They are there as a natural way to get the nutrients chromium, molybdenum, iodine, selenium, and manganese.

Other than the sugars, where are the rest of the carbohydrates in the product coming from? The brown rice powder, apple fiber, and natural cocoa also contribute to the carbohydrates content in the form of complex carbohydrates.

I read there was phenylalanine in NutriiVeda, why?  The phenylalanine in NutriiVeda is the natural form found in proteins.  Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid (a building block for proteins in the body), meaning the body needs it for health but cannot make it. You have to get it from food.   Phenylalanine is found in three forms: L-phenylalanine, the natural form as found in NutriiVeda; D-phenylalanine (a mirror image of L-phenylalanine that is made in a laboratory), and DL-phenylalanine, a combination of the two forms. 

The only person that would not be able to consume the natural form would be someone with a condition called PKU.  PKU is a rare, serious disorder that can be diagnosed at birth and one with PKU cannot consume proteins such as meat, eggs and dairy. For more information on PKU: http://www.pku.com/What-is-PKU/pku-facts-information.php

**AS WITH ALL SUPPLIMENTATION, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR OR PEDIATRICIAN BEFORE STARTING ANY PROGRAM.

Zrii does not claim to diagnose, treat, or cure and diseases or conditions.