NV original in a nutshell is an all natural protein powder that has healthy botanicals in it that has had an at or about 100 % success rate from parental and professional anecdotal reports over the past 3 and a half years.
On this website we provide with permission written as well as video before and after anecdotal feedback in hopes that these type of cases can be validated in a double blind clinical trial. Most do not fully appreciate the important role that nutrition has on the body, the brain.
NV original was formulated not for our group -but to support the metabolic system, and without without drugs or stimulants, to naturally and gently nourish and detox the body through food ingredients, to help those that wish to lose weight or build muscle, by a team of world renowned doctors- the lead formulator is Dr. Deepak Chopra However there is nothing in NV original to make on lose or gain weight but food- it supports the metabolic system so the body does what it should do it healthy. A good example of this is Taine who was wearing size one clothing as a four year old when he started NV original. And for those with picky eaters like Taine, he’s an example of hope!
For anyone wondering how to serve Nutriiveda original it can be served many different ways which is why we have a serving suggestion page and a recipe page
Each serving of NutriiVeda™ contains all of the essential amino acids from whole food which is the purest form of supplementation. Amino acids are precursors to dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and many other substances critical to health and well-being. Besides building cells and repairing tissue they help combat invading bacteria and viruses, are part of the enzyme and hormonal system, carry oxygen throughout the body and participate in muscle activity, are found to be extremely useful in supporting metabolic health, depression fighting, muscle building, proper hormonal activity, are also found to be useful in proper function of the immune system, are necessary for growth and cellular replication throughout the body, play a very important role of dramatically raising the antioxidant glutathione which will naturally help detoxify, and are safe, non-toxic, non-addictive, and the body does not build a tolerance to them. Researchers have found that feeding amino acids to brain-injured animals restores their cognitive abilities and may set the stage for the first effective treatment for cognitive impairments.
In addition to the proteins and essential amino acids found from whole food in Nutriiveda, the ayurvedic foods added to Nutriiveda are rich in history and validated with modern science. For just one example numerous studies on turmeric/curcumin have shown the apparent ability to prevent, slow, even reverse, the build up of neural plaque.
What is Nutriiveda (NV) Original?
Nutriiveda original (NV original) is a 100 percent natural product that comes as a chocolate or vanilla powder that contains per serving all of the essential amino acids and nutrients from food which is the purest form of supplementation. NV Original is not supplemented. All nutrients in NV Original are from healthy well known foods from the east and the west. NV Original is casein and gluten free, and also tested free of any heavy metals, hormones, pesticides or herbicides, stimulants, preservatives, or synthetic contaminants. NV Original is formulated and endorsed by Dr. Deepak Chopra and a team of leading doctors, and contains over 22 vitamins and minerals, high quality protein, soluble fiber, and all the essential amino acids.
More information on the ingredients including nutritional panel
Where do I order the original Nutriiveda (NV)? I can only find Nutriiveda Achieve online now. I also heard there will be research on NV?
Currently we are the only distributors of the original Nutriiveda. For US or International orders please order through
our order page here Due to overwhelming positive results with original Nutriiveda (NV) is currently in preclinical research. You can find more information about this here..
Information From Our Group To Help Those With Apraxia, Autism And Other Special Needs
Whether you or your child was just diagnosed with some sort of neurological impairment, it can be overwhelming. The following documents are of greatest interest for those caring for children and teens with apraxia ranging from information on potty training, to IEPs for school. However there is also helpful information on how to deal with insurance companies which has advice that can apply to all.
The following information is pulled from the following private and public support groups for the Cherab Foundation
Apraxia.org on Facebook
Childrensapraxianet on Yahoo
Cherab on Big Tent
My child is currently taking fish oils, should I stop fish oils with Nutriiveda?
No. Nutriiveda replaces the need for a daily vitamin supplement as it contains all the essential amino acids and nutrients from food which is the purest form of supplementation. However Nutriiveda doesn't contain essential fatty acids which are also essential for human life and not produced by the body, so fish oils are still recommended if one doesn't consume enough essential fatty acids in their daily diet. So if your child is already on fish oils you can continue them with Nutriiveda as they compliment each other. If your child is not on fish oils but you plan to start them try to allow around a month in between starting each so you can note how each helps your child.
More information about essential fatty acids through fish oils
I'm specifically looking for improvements in speech for my child. I heard about this from a parent that said she saw results, but are there any reports from SLPs, teachers or doctors?
We have numerous testimonies from various kinds of professionals, some with numerous clients on NV. On this page you will find a sampling of reports from SLPs, MDs, and teachers
What type of serving size would you give to a child or teen? Do you base it on age or weight?
We have based serving size on mainly age even for those children or teens that are failure to thrive and in low percentile. Nutriiveda appears to be highly serving size dependent and as each ingredient is just food and it’s being approved by the child’s doctor, most do use as much or more than what is suggested here on this website. NutriiVeda is 100% water soluble, however we can only provide you with the serving sizes 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. NV is being served as a food, or a drink. It's also being used with feeding tubes and surgical central lines
13 months old to three - one heaping scoop a day (can be split into half scoop twice a day)
Four to Eight -two heaping scoops a day (can be split into 1 scoop twice a day)
Nine and up to adult -can take four to six heaping scoops a day -recommended to split 2-3 scoops per serving.
Most start at the above serving size and increase up. Some doctors have brought 2 year old children up to 2 scoops, children between 3 and 8 up to 5 scoops, and 9 and above between 4 to 6 scoops with knowledge that NV is water soluble. Increased serving sizes are being attributed to increase in surges. Increase a half a scoop up at a time and with each increase there should be more noted surges. After maintaining the goals some parents have found decreasing to a scoop a day and increasing as needed is better than stopping.
One great example is 3 year old Colton who was started on 2 scoops and within a few months raised up to 4 scoops with even more dramatic surges reported by both parental and professional anecdotal. You can view video tapes of Colton's progress as documented by his mother Tanya as well as read reports from his school professionals and see before and after videos here
Because of Tanya's son Colton other parents also started raising their child's serving size with the same remarkable increased results. Here are just a few examples from this website:
Cathy's son Mason is 5 years old and has a rare chromosomal disorder and like Colton once raised started reading and writing, in addition to increased surges in numerous other areas which are documented with videos.
Shannon has two children with autism, one with a rare chromosomal disorder who is 5 years old. Both had great results on two scoops of NV original a day, but a year later once raised up to 4 scoops her son Finley who was previous nonverbal amazingly started talking after previous being dependent on augmentative devices as his sole means of communication. (see before and after videos) Both boys are also reading and writing.
Wendy's son Taine who at 4 years old was wearing 1 year old clothing due to severe feeding issues in addition to his diagnosis of apraxia and global developmental delays for basic skills. He too at 4 years old had great results on 2 scoops of NV original a day but once raised up to4 and then 5 scoops of NV original, he is fully ready for kindergarten, has made remarkable gains and has just started reading and can't get enough of books!
Again typically NV original is highly serving size dependent and you may not note any surges unless on at least the minimum suggested serving amount.
Please again consult with your child’s doctor.
If you are looking for information regarding Nutriveda for use in adults for health, energy, weight maintenance and to support the metabolic system click here, or here, and or here, or look at the Nutriiveda program guide developed by the Chopra Center for Wellbeing.
Some more frequently asked questions about Nutriiveda
I know NV original has helped many children, but what about teens and adults who have autism, apraxia or other disorders?
There are numerous testimonies for Nutriiveda original (NV original) helping in teens and adults, even senior citizens, for various conditions. Here are a few example.
An 18 year old who grew up with apraxia, and who was in speech therapy just about her whole life and still is, documents with video before and after her experience with NV original in just a few months
A teenage brother and sister who have complex diagnosis including autism, apraxia, seizures, and congenital disorders, their years of therapies and treatments prior which still left both with profound global delays, and then their sudden incredible success with NV original
A 23 year old with multiple rare diagnosis including seizures, some life threatening, and her teenage brother with apraxia both with very different diagnosis share success on NV original
A 36 year old with a severe stroke and seizures and how NV has helped him
An 18 year old with complex global delays who is fed NV through a central surgical line, diagnosed with an extremely rare disorder called Hereditary Motor-Sensory Neuropathy Type II. This condition has been life threatening and the prognosis for this rare disorder is unknown and there is little written about life expectancy. Yet her amazing experience with NV original in just a few months
A16 year old who grew up with apraxia and how NV has helped him in not just speech but academics
Various senior citizens on NV original for various diagnosis
Nutriiveda appears to be helping so many conditions and ages because through the food ingredients it's providing essential nutrients to the body so the body has to tools it needs to help itself. All nutrients in NV original are from food sources and each ingredient is certified a food. NV Original is casein and gluten free, and also tested free of any heavy metals, hormones, pesticides or herbicides, stimulants, preservatives, or synthetic contaminants. It's a nutritional strategy that appears to be a smart one for the body! More information on the ingredients including nutritional panel
The serving size said how many scoops to use, but I can't find a scoop in the canister.
Use a butter knife and you'll find the scoop in the Nutriiveda. Some people tap the canister upside down before opening to bring the scoop up to the top.
When consuming NutriiVeda, how much water or liquid should my child be drinking?
There is no special amount of hydration needed just for Nutriiveda. The amount of liquid recommended daily is for healthy hydration whether consuming Nutriiveda or not. The reason normal hydration is recommended however is for regular elimination as whey will naturally rid the body of toxins. To figure that amount out 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.
How long will it take for me to see results once I put my child on Nutriiveda?
As with any nutritional supplement, results will vary by user. However, it is common to begin seeing results in as little as a few days .
While most through the Pursuit of Research website are looking at Nutriiveda for reported therapeutic reasons due to good easily digestible nutrition for autism, apraxia, seizures, traumatic brain injury, and even Alzheimer's, there are those parents or professionals who may want to use it to get to a healthy weight naturally through food as well by supporting their metabolic system. Many have found incredible success.
More information on the areas of improvements being reported for various ages and conditions
If you are looking for information regarding Nutriveda for use in adults for health, energy, weight maintenance and to support the metabolic system click here. or look at the Nutriiveda program guide developed by the Chopra Center for Wellbeing.
What areas of improvement can I expect to see results in once I put my child or teen on Nutriiveda?
We mainly hear reports about improvements in speech, language, motor planning, academics, increase in humor and imaginative skills and abstract thoughts, focus, social skills and elimination of seizures. However there are also improvements in growth and other areas depending upon the diagnosis.
List of the areas of improvement reported through our survey and the nonprofit Cherab Foundation group members
Do you have any video before and after of anyone with apraxia or autism on Nutriiveda?
Yes we have a few "before and after" videos for various diagnosis. For example, for apraxia, this one is done by one of the nonprofit Cherab Foundation members who happens to be a producer for CBS news. If you watch the first and last video first it’s almost as if it’s not the same child.
Apraxia Road to recovery video documentation of a child on Nutriiveda in a few months
There are numerous other pages with before and after videos. Here is a page that documents the progress of numerous individuals with apraxia and autism (some with chromosomal disorders, some with seizures) Numerous Indviduals With Autism, Apraxia Respond To Nutritional Treatment
Note- all are on the original Nutriiveda, not Nutriiveda Achieve. For more information on that and the preclinical research see here
What percentage of the children and teens on Nutriiveda see improvement and how long does it take to work?
The success rate reported from parental and professional anecdotal feedback has been reported at almost 100 percent. Most parental anecdotal reports note improvements within a few days and professional anecdotal reports are typically within a week even when the professional is not aware the child or teen is consuming Nutriiveda.
More information on the areas of improvements being reported for children and teens
What does Nutriiveda taste like? Which flavor is better and how do you serve it to children or teens?
Nutriiveda comes in either a chocolate or vanilla flavored powder. If your child likes chocolate you may want to start with that as you can mix it into chocolate milk or chocolate pudding…even peanut butter. If your child doesn’t like chocolate, the vanilla may be a better option as it can be mixed into apple sauce or made into fruit smoothies or mixed into oatmeal. Either flavor can be mixed into any drink or food, it’s just a matter of taste. While both flavors are reported by parents and professionals to "work" there have been enough anecdotal responses about the chocolate producing even more dramatic surges that it's encouraged to at least try the chocolate- or try mixing the chocolate with the vanilla. Both flavors have the same ingredients, except the vanilla contains cinnamon and the chocolate contains cayenne pepper (both flavors contain cocoa) so nobody quite knows why there would be any added benefit to the chocolate. You can see the ingredients here
NutriiVeda used therapeutically appears through anecdotal feedback to be highly serving suggestion dependent. This means do the best you can to get the full serving suggestion in daily, but if you have to start with a lower amount and work up that's OK. You can serve Nutriiveda 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.
As a drink: NutriiVeda can be mixed with any type of milk, juice, or water. While you can add Nutriiveda to lukewarm foods, you do not want to add Nutriiveda to any liquid or food that is too hot or boiling however as that may compromise one or more of the essential nutrients. Some parents blend Nutriiveda with ice or ice cream and make it into a smoothie. You can also mix the Nutriiveda with any type or 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 mix Nutriiveda with your favorite drink and freeze them into Popsicles!
For more suggestions on how to serve Nutriiveda, as well as a few NV recipes visit our Serving Suggestions page or our Recipes page (the cookies have been very popular!)
If your child is low percentile in weight and growth for any reason including he's a picky or fussy eater or has feeding issues, please read an update about a child with extreme feeding problems on the page The Miracle Of Nutrition’s Effect On Speech, Skills, Cognition And Growth For A Picky Eater
I just started my son on Nutriiveda Original and have noticed an increase in not loose, but soft, foul smelling bowel movements. Is this normal?
Yes this is a normal stage and it lasts about a week or two. The food ingredients such as the whey isolate protein and many of the botanicals of Nutriiveda Original naturally help nourish the tissues and gently remove toxins. The food ingredients also play a very important role of dramatically and naturally raising the antioxidant glutathione.
“The antioxidant glutathione—critical for the body to excrete metals—typically works by binding to heavy metals, which the body then knows to eliminate. In 2004, researcher Jill James, Ph.D., of the Arkansas School of Medicine, led a pioneering study that showed autistic kids had significantly less glutathione than typical kids—which put their bodies in a state of “constant oxidative stress.” In other words, autistic kids were genetically predisposed to have low glutathione levels, making them particularly susceptible to heavy metal toxicity.” (read more here.)
WHAT EXACTLY ARE NORMAL STOOLS? Researchers at the Bristol Royal Infirmary—a hospital in Bristol, England—developed a visual guide for stools. It is called the Bristol Stool Form Scale, or BSF scale for short. It helps skittish patients and doctors to distinguish normal stools from abnormal without getting embarrassed over personal details. In general "normal" stools should be soft and do not necessarily have to be formed. To see what a normal stool looks like click here to see the Bristol Stool Form Scale and learn more about what is a "normal stool"
Again the increase in soft foul smelling elimination typically lasts around a week or two, but can happen when serving size is raised as well. This is also why normal hydration is required by the body to provide the moisture for the body to easily eliminate. Here is information on what is normal hydration
When consuming NutriiVeda, how much water or liquid should my child be drinking?
There is no special amount of hydration needed just for Nutriiveda. The amount of liquid recommended daily is for healthy hydration whether consuming Nutriiveda or not. The reason normal hydration is recommended however is for regular elimination as whey will naturally rid the body of toxins. To figure that amount out 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.
Does heat or humidity degrade NV Original? How should I store it?
Nutriiveda Original has a shelf life of 2 years. As with all sealed foods and products, heat and humidity may degrade and spoil the product sooner than the stated expiration date. Store NV Original in a cool dry place, try not to expose it to temperatures above 77 F for prolonged periods of time. If you know it's going to be a hot humid day and you don't have air conditioning, you can store NV Original in your refrigerator.
I'm excited about NV and the preclinical research but how can feeding my child healthier food help?
Preclinical research to validate the nutritional benefits of NV is starting summer of 2011. Because every single ingredient in Nutriiveda (NV) is a natural and well known healthy food, and because there is less fear of fast food french fries, the answer is don't wait to start eating healthy and the reason why is here.
Do you have information I can share with my child’s doctor?
Through this website we have a wealth of information to be shared with your child’s medical professionals. Nutriiveda has been approved by just about all the medical doctors as well as alternative doctors and nutritionists as again it’s just a healthy “clean” food that provides essential nutrients 100 percent through food which again is the purest form of supplementation and eliminates the need for a multi vitamin. So for no other reason than health it’s being approved. The surges being noted by the professionals are an incredible added bonus!
More information to share with your child’s doctor
My child has seizures and I read Nutriiveda is reducing and even eliminating seizures. Is this true?
We have numerous anecdotal reports from parents and professionals and always including the child’s neurologist that yes children, teens and adults once on Nutriiveda have had reduction and in most cases elimination of seizures. Medications are typically lowered and in a number of cases now have been reduced.
Anecdotal reports about Nutriiveda’s positive affect for seizures
Is Nutriiveda (NV) original FDA approved?
Recently the AAP has approved ADHD diagnosis and ADHD drugs for a child as young as 4 years old -and the AAP has also just stated that all children between 9 and 11 years old will be tested for cholesterol; some will be put on a statin drug. All drugs have side effects. Sadly -outside of infant formula -from 1 to 5 years old - fish oils which contain essential fatty acids, essential to human life, and validated in research to help with numerous area of human health including attention and cholesterol are not approved by the FDA
Each ingredient in NutriiVeda is a food. Here is page that explains more about the types of food most don't question. In addition 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). Nutriveda original is currently in preclinical research due to overwhelming positive professional anecdotal reports
How long does one canister of Nutriiveda last?
Each canister of Nutriiveda has 30 scoops, so each scoop used daily would be one canister a month. For example
One scoop a day =one canister a month.
Two scoops a day =two canisters a month. (etc.)
To know how many scoops a day you would use you'd want to check recommended serving suggestions. The following is from our frequently asked questions page
NutriiVeda is 100% water soluble, however we can only provide you with the serving sizes 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 serving sizes are being attributed to increase in surges. Please again consult with your child’s doctor. If you are looking for information regarding Nutriveda for use in adults for health, energy, weight maintenance and to support the metabolic system click here. or look at the Nutriiveda program guide developed by the Chopra Center for Wellbeing.
Nutriiveda is helping my child and I'm happy with that, but will my child have to be on Nutriiveda for life?
While Nutriiveda is optional, essential nutrients are needed daily. Nutriiveda is easily digestible and contains per serving both ALL of the essential amino acids, as well as nutrients from food which is the purest form of supplementation. An essential nutrient is one that is needed by the body daily, but your body can't produce it, so you need to consume it. Nutriiveda is a 100% natural GFCF food source that is tested free of heavy metals, herbicides, pesticides, herbicides, hormones, and any synthetic contaminants and is easily digestible. This is important to note because it's not just what is consumed, but what the body can break down and utilize.
It appears from the overwhelming number of positive anecdotal reports that there may be a nutrient or nutrients that were either missing in the diet prior, or one that was unable to be utilized, perhaps due to poor metabolic functioning. If you are able to maintain the same positive results from foods outside of Nutriiveda, and would prefer a vitamin supplement that is not from food, then iNutriiveda may be discontinued. There is no side effect from stopping Nutriiveda other than possible regression in acquired skills In the past year it's been reported that if Nutriiveda is stopped within the first few months there is a regression, however the longer the child is on it, within 6 months to a year, it's being reported that some children can stop Nutriiveda and maintain the surges and with no regression It would be the personal decision of the parents and the child's doctor and therapist at this point whether to continue on a maintenance serving size of Nutriiveda, or to discontinue use. Again many of the nutrients in Nutriiveda are essential nutrients from food sources. Essential nutrients are required by the body daily at every age.
In one case a 10 year old who previous to Nutriiveda was on 2 medications for seizures and was medication resistant and still had seizures stopped having seizures once on Nutriiveda. The medications were reduced and eliminated and a few months after one year seizure free the mom took the child off the Nutriiveda for 2 weeks to give him a break and 3 days after that he had his first seizure in over a year. So with seizures we don’t know.
While some stop serving Nutriiveda, some continue to serve Nutriiveda just to provide nutrients instead of a vitamin capsule. We are hoping to keep track of the differences between those that stop and those that continue from similar original diagnosis.
Here’s information for those who have found normalization in children where they can stop serving Nutriiveda if they wanted
I read that NV is also reported to help with speech after traumatic brain injury from a stroke?
Yes we have some information from the remarkable research on this page here from the Department of Defense and Institute of Medicine on the importance of nutrition for traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions including stroke. For most information on how NV has been reported to help with stroke and other conditions in the senior population as well please see this page as well.
I read that original NV is also reported to help children with chromosomal abnormalities?
There are a number of reports of children who have various types of chromosomal disorders such as deletions, duplications. additions who have had remarkable improvements on NV here is one example.
I know that Nutriiveda original was originally developed however for weight management, but this website only talks about therapeutic use and everywhere else on the internet now I read about something called Achieve. So is the original formula of Nutriiveda still effective if I still want to lose a few pounds as well as for health, energy, weight maintenance and to support my metabolic system?
Yes the original formula of Nutriiveda was formulated by Dr. Deepak Chopra to support the metabolic system and was marketed while promoted by Zrii as a "weight loss" product with numerous examples.
Zrii has since changed the formula of Nutriiveda to Achieve which we have reports from professionals and parental anecdotal feedback isn't working for therapeutic gains as the original formula is which is currently in preclinical research for therapeutic use which is why this website focuses on the original formula of Nutriiveda. Original Nutriiveda is being used for both therapeutic gains as well as weight management.
Who can I contact if I have questions about Nutriiveda Original, or my order?
We have a few ways to contact us. You can call the Pursuit of Research answering service at (800) 814-0678 and leave a message.
You can also email us directly at info@pursuitofresearch.org
You can also fill out our "contact us" form
If you are already a customer of Pursuit of Research and have a question regarding your order for any reason such as a future shipment to pause, edit or cancel* it, to change flavors or quantity, to order extra*, or to find out about the rewards program contact live Customer Support representatives at (866) 349-9911 They are there 7 to 7 MST Monday to Friday and are super nice!
* If you would like to order extra NV original to add to your regular order or because you had canceled autoship, please be very specific that you would like the "original Nutriiveda not the new Achieve Nutriiveda" as many are sent the new Achieve instead. The original Nutriiveda is not on the main company website and is in high demand so more difficult to get for these reasons.
Even though it's not supplemented, and all ingredients are food, are there side effects using Nutriiveda?
There are two main temporary changes changes sometimes reported in the first week or two of supplementation of essential nutrients. The most common temporary change reported is increased "hyperness" While some may view this increase in hyper activity as a negative, some theories are that it's a sign that neurons that were previously dormant starting firing. It could due to changes in production of neurotransmitters as well. Regardless the reason, this stage typically lasts only about a week or two. Your options during this stage are to wait it out, or lower the serving size a bit and trade improvements for a more docile child. Most choose to wait it out.
There is much more about this on our "The Worst Side Effects May Be From…" page
More common questions and answers can be found on our "Getting Started" page.
My child doesn’t have seizures, but I would like to read some of the professional anecdotal reports for communication impairments such as autism and apraxia. Do you have any?
Yes we have numerous reports from professionals that work with patients with communication impairments such as apraxia and autism. We also have numerous reports for those children with various types of syndromes and chromosomal abnormalities, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological disorder or damage that has affected communication which Nutriiveda has helped with. We also have parents of young undiagnosed “late talkers’ who have found surges in expressive speech and language as well as many other areas in most cases all within days on Nutriiveda.
Professional anecdotal reports about Nutriiveda’s positive affect on communication impairments
OK so I can keep my child on fish oils, but if my child is also taking DMG, probiotics, digestive enzymes and other vitamin/mineral supplements should I continue to give them as well with NutriiVeda?
No, unless medically necessary. NutriiVeda per serving contains 100% of all of the essential amino acids per serving, including the essential daily recommended vitamins and minerals. The ingredients for NutriiVeda are: here.
While a Nutriiveda replaces the need for any other multivitamiin, for some of the other supplements we don't know if any may contradict or if they are necessary. You can always add things back in after but you want to see what is working and what isn't.
As we answer above, fish oils contain essential fatty acids which is one essential nutrient missing from Nutriiveda. Fish oils appear to compliment the NutriiVeda perhaps because both support the metabolic system with easily digestible essential nutrients. Outside of fish oils and any prescribed medication however most of the parents using NutriiVeda report stopping any other supplementation at least for the first month to observe as most have found that is all we need for dramatic positive results. More information about the fish oil's can be found here.
Some have found by adding back the digestive enzymes an increased improvement, however some have noticed no difference. It's best to start without them so you can see if they are needed. So again, outside of the fish oils, until we learn why NutriiVeda is having a therapeutic effect we won’t know what may compromise its effectiveness. If you are under the care of a health professional recommending a particular regimen, please discuss with your healthcare practitioner...but be prepared for "can I get some of this for me?" :)
*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 being treated with antivirals and also he has severe gut issues from yeast he's being treated for as well. I read there was yeast in Nutriiveda and now I'm nervous to try it. Why yeast?
Every single ingredient in NV is a 100% natural and "clean" food. and all the nutrients and the benefits of the nutrients are from the food ingredients.
For information about why NV may be helping as a natural antiviral, and helping those dealing with candida, please read this page which demonstrates with before and after videos how food has been found to be just as if not more helpful than medication without the side effects. It is a natural way through diet to help the body regulate, which is gentle. Unlike harsh antiviral methods some use to treat autism
Nutritional Yeast
The yeast in NV is food based and inactive and can even be ingested by one with active candida. In fact one parent who's child had severe yeast issues wrote "I actually thought NV caused more yeast in my son when we first started but now I think it was actually die off...I had to stop my son's probiotics and yeast fighters for a stool test and expected a big regression with yeast (loss of speech and eye contact) but we didn't get it (after 2 months of NV). I was even able to start giving him magnesium for the first time ever without creating horrible yeast. He has gone from not being able to add 2 single digit numbers to adding 3 digit numbers in weeks! His teacher just keeps writing "WOW" on his papers."
Here's the answer about nutritional yeast from our FAQ page
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.
Nutritional yeast is one of the BEST sources of nutrients from food sources, and the purest form of supplementation is from food. If you are giving your children forms of these nutrients in pills and supplements that are not from food then it's a supplement- or worse synthetic version. With a supplement you only utilize 10 to 30% of that nutrient and there could be side effects as it's not balanced as a food would be.
"I add nutritional yeast to my family's food on a daily basis because it contains lots of good B-Vtiamins and amino acids. People get confused.......nutritional yeast does not cause candida." Sheryl Fleishman CCC SLP, Los Angeles California
Some of Sheryl's professional updates for her clients on NV are on this page Below is an article written by a nutritionist friend of Sheryl Fleishman CCC SLP, Los Angeles California
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The Health Benefits of Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional Yeast is a powerhouse of nutrients and I believe is a great addition to a healthy lifestyle, especially for those who are vegan or vegetarian. It is one of the few non-animal sources of B-12, is rich in folic acid and many other nutrients and amino acids. This is not your typical yeast and is free of the Candida Albicans strain, making it safe for those concerned with candida.
Nutritional Yeast is very rich in B vitamins, including B12, which is what gives it that yellow color. One serving of nutritional yeast, about ½-1 Tbsp,
provides the full amount of B12 needed for an adult in day, not bad. It is a great source of 18 amino acids, protein, folic acid, biotin and other vitamins.
It is also rich in 15 minerals including iron, magnesium, phorphorus, zinc, and chromium, and selenium.
It is grown on beet sugar and molasses, fermented and dried so it is gluten free and non-yeast forming in the body. Most companies dry it at a high heat so it is not a raw food. There might be a couple of companies who sell it raw but I am not aware of them. My understanding is that the yeast needs to be heated so that it is not live and active in the body, causing any yeast production in the GI tract. So for raw foodists it might be a cooked ingredient that is an exception.
I highly recommend it for babies/toddlers who are not nursing and using formula. Also, if your baby is using my Homemade Baby Formula or any other homemade recipe, the addition of nutritional yeast would be wise and very beneficial for your growing infant and toddler. If you are giving goat's milk to your baby, toddlers and kids, nutritional yeast would be an important addition because goat milk is low in B12, iron and folic acid, while the yeast provides good amounts of those nutrients.
It is interesting that any time I have kids over, ranging from ages 1-5, they LOVE my air popped popcorn because I sprinkle a lot of nutritional yeast over the top. The kids will sit there and lick the yeast off the bottom of the popcorn bowl J Moms are always surprised but I tell them that they know what their body needs and craves and nutritional yeast seems to be one of them. My son actually takes my bag of nutritional yeast and eats it straight! Another great way to feed it to your kids and family is to sprinkle it into a smoothie or over toast, into dishes such as soup, quinoa, stir fry, dressings, sauces, pates, etc. It adds a delicious cheesy and nutty taste and adds so much flavor and creaminess.
You can buy it in the bulk section at Whole Foods and various health food stores or try brands such as Red Star, Health Best, etc. You will also find it as one of the food sources in Nutriiveda (NV)
I had read on another websites that Nutriiveda is used for weight management. Why is it being used for children and teens with special needs? And what if my child is low percentile already and needs to gain not lose weight?
NutriiVeda is not a weight loss product, it supports and strengthens the metabolic system so it does what is healthy for the body. In our group we have individuals of all ages currently younger than 2 to over 89 years old using NutriiVeda for therapeutic reasons with zero reports of weight loss for those that do not need to lose. Those that did need to lose weight will naturally, however those that need to gain weight, height, or increase muscle mass, including those that had previously been low percentile in growth, are being reported to sudden increases in weight and growth. We have reports as well of dramatic increase in height in just about all the children, again including in those that previously had been in the low percentile. NutriiVeda is 100 percent pure whey isolate protein of the highest quality and contains all the essential amino acids and nutrients needed daily through 100% FOOD SOURCES which is the purest most easily digestible form of nutrition.
NutriiVeda is a "clean" food source that is 100 percent GLUTEN AND CASEIN FREE, as well as stimulant, drug, caffeine, preservative, and synthetic free. In addition each food ingredient that comprises Nutriiveda is tested to be free of any heavy metals, herbicides, pesticides, or hormones. 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 suggestions. Many report sudden growth spurts on NutriiVeda. For those children, teens and adults that do need to lose weight NutriiVeda will naturally rid the body of excess fat and “ama” (toxins) again by supporting the metabolic system. If you check the testimony page we have numerous reports where if a child and mother are both on Nutriiveda, the mother loses weight while her child has had growth and weight gains.
If your child is low percentile in weight and growth for any reason including he's a picky or fussy eater or has feeding issues Nutriiveda can also be an easy way to supply their bodies with all the essential amino acids and other essential nutrients from food. Please read an update about a child with extreme feeding problems on the page The Miracle Of Nutrition’s Effect On Speech, Skills, Cognition And Growth For A Picky Eater
As a parent of a child with apraxia, Lisa Geng discovered the therapeutic aspects of Nutriiveda by accident in her own son Tanner in the Fall of 2009. It’s since been used by thousands of families from all over the globe including those diagnosed failure to thrive who gained both weight and height once on Nutriiveda while previous they had not.
More on the history of how Nutriiveda first started to be used for children and teens
I recall reading that Nutriiveda also is helping adults and seniors with conditions like Alzheimer’s. Is this true?
Yes we have a number of anecdotal reports for adults and seniors as well. As the population of the nonprofit Cherab Foundation is mainly outreaching to children and teens, we don’t have as many reports in the areas of seniors. However it’s probably working for the same reason as it is for others based on the theory of good nutrition from food that is easily digestible that contains all of the essential amino acids and nutrients.
Anecdotal reports about some of the adults and senior conditions benefiting from consumption of Nutriiveda, including Alzheimer’s
I'm confused, help! I read there is copper in food and water and from the food ingredients in Nutriiveda original, but someone told me I need to give my autistic child zinc and not copper.
There are many theories out there for autism. But we also have facts one can look at as well. Nutriiveda is not supplemented. All nutrients in NV original are from food sources and each ingredient is certified a food. NV Original is casein and gluten free, and also tested free of any heavy metals, hormones, pesticides or herbicides, stimulants, preservatives, or synthetic contaminants. Nutriiveda is formulated and endorsed by Dr. Deepak Chopra and a team of leading doctors, and contains over 22 vitamins and minerals, high quality protein, soluble fiber, and all the essential amino acids.
Copper is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods, including vegetables, legumes, nuts, grains, and fruits, as well as shellfish, avocado, and beef (organs such as liver). Because copper is found in the earth's crust, most of the world's surface water and ground water used for drinking purposes contains small amounts of copper.
Many parents supplement with zinc thinking it's healthy based on one theory in autism. It is important to have a medical doctor oversee zinc supplementation and one should supplement based on keeping track of blood levels of zinc and copper. Excess zinc will interfere with copper absorption and can create a copper deficiency as the body requires copper to utilize the zinc. Copper deficiency from too much zinc can retard growth, have effects on immune
function, and can cause neurological problems including brain damage and even death.
Copper is involved in numerous biochemical reactions in human cells. Copper is a component of multiple enzymes, is involved with the regulation of gene expression, mitochondrial function/cellular metabolism, connective tissue formation, as well as the absorption, storage, and metabolism of iron.
Copper is a trace mineral that plays an important role in our metabolism, largely because it allows many critical enzymes to function properly. Copper is indispensable to human health. Its many functions include the following: helping to form hemoglobin in the blood; facilitating the absorption and use of iron so that red blood cells can transport oxygen to tissues; assisting in the regulation of blood pressure and heart rate; strengthening blood vessels, bones, tendons, and nerves; promoting fertility; and insuring normal skin and hair pigmentation. Some evidence suggests that copper helps prevent cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure and heart arrythmias and that it may help treat arthritis and scoliosis. Copper may also protect tissue from damage by free radicals, support the body's immune function, and contribute to preventing cancer.
According to the NIH "Up to 3,000-5,000 micrograms daily appears to be safe for consumption in children" Through the food ingredients in Nutriiveda original there is 335 mcg of copper gluconate per scoop.
When you supplement you should know not only the safe serving size of that supplement, but which nutrients the body needs to digest and utilize the supplements. It is difficult to have nutritional side effects from too much food as it's balanced. For example you'd have to consume carrots all day or all night to get too much vitamin A, where one can overdose easily on an excessive amount of fat soluble vitamin A vitamin capsules. This is why supplementation through a balanced diet is the preferred as the purest way to obtain essential nutrition. Again as Nutriiveda original is 100% natural food ingredients, it can be part of a healthy daily diet as a way to provide the body with all the essential amino acids and other nutrients through it's food ingredients.
Copper is essential for the normal growth and development of human fetuses, infants, and children.[2] The human fetus accumulates copper rapidly in its liver during the third trimester of pregnancy. At birth, a healthy infant has four times the concentration of copper than a full-grown adult.
A brief consumer friendly page about the importance of copper in foods and us.
Are there any medical doctors behind the formulation of Nutriiveda?
Are there any medical doctors behind the formulation of Nutriiveda?
Yes Nutriiveda was formulated and by a panel of world renowned medical doctors including Dr. Deepak Chopra. Nutriiveda is also endorsed by the Chopra Center for Wellbeing.
More information on the medical doctors behind Nutriiveda
Is there inexpensive shipping from the US to India, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand?
Yes there is a service called Vpost. For most information please see our page on how to use Vpost!
Why are there five tiny holes in the seal of my unopened Nutriiveda?
The 5 puncture holes do not let air in, they are there to create a vacuum so the canister does not collapse during shipping. There might be some powder that leaks out but it is not contaminated. The product in the canister is top quality. The seals are checked with a sophisticated x-ray which show that they are sealed.
What is the survey for?
The survey is to collect information to help those that will be researching why Nutriiveda appears to have such strong therapeutic affects. On the survey we ask if you would mind being contacted by a medical doctor or scientist for validation. Whether you agree to be contacted or not is optional, however one does need to provide contact information in order to take the survey to ensure survey responses are from real people.
Link to the survey and THANK YOU for those that do take the survey!
Are there any theories and/or research at to why Nutriiveda is helping so many ages and conditions?
The numerous theories, most supported by published research, appear to point to nutrition as a core. Each ingredient in Nutriiveda is certified a 100 % natural food. Nutriiveda contains 100 % natural casein free protein isolate, a protein that is already partially broken down so it’s easier to digest and utilize the nutrients. Each serving of GFCF Nutriiveda contains all of the essential amino acids and nutrients from food which is the purest form of supplementation. An essential nutrient is one that the body can not produce and needs to consume and in most cases today with poor diets and synthetic processed foods they are lacking.
Because Nutriiveda is having such positive affects on so many ages and conditions, even for those that are healthy, it does appear Nutriiveda may be providing an essential nutrient or nutrients that were either lacking in the diet, or unable to be utilized prior. We do know for just one example that top soil today is lacking in numerous nutrients from decades ago.
Below are a handful of topics we have on this website for more information. There is much more and we will continue to add more here.
Epigenics Through Diet Holds Promise For Health, Treatment For Autism, Apraxia And Other Conditions
Neurogenesis; Does Mother Nature Know Best?
Two new studies…choice is diet or drugs to help TBI/traumatic brain injury (research amino acids)
Added protein/amino acids and or enzymes help those with autism?
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism and Other Disorders, Can Diet Help?
Theories, Based in Science to Support Essential Food Therapy for Autism, Apraxia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Seizure Disorders
Autism, Antivirals, Drugs or Food?
You Are (as smart as) What You Eat
Neurotransmitter and serotonin links to autism
Taco Bell; Eat First, Ask Questions Later
Should We Blame Soda or Energy Drinks For the Sudden Rise Of Strokes In Children?
Is this website called "Pursuit of Research" because you are looking to raise monies to research Nutriiveda?
Not necessarily. Through “Pursuit of Research” we are raising monies for research for those that have verbal disabilities such as apraxia and autism. To help bring a voice for a true “silent majority” Many of our children today are put through various extreme unproven methods of “treatment” some of them unsafe, and in addition expensive. We would like to validate that simply by providing essential nutrients we are seeing tremendous gains. An incredible surprise was that it wasn’t just in the verbal disabled population! Pursuit of Research strives to promote good nutrition from foods that provide essential nutrients for it’s therapeutic benefits, with an emphasis on those individuals with neurologically based impairments and conditions. Our primary function is to act as the fundraising entity of the CHERAB Foundation which is working to improve the communication skills, education, and advocacy of the verbally disabled.
Individual and movie that inspired Pursuit of Research
