It is recommended starting with a mix of products that provides the full spectrum of vitamins, major minerals, trace minerals and supportive nutrients. For example, Virgin Earth and Plus or Ultimate. Only you can know your needs so listen to the tape "Dead Doctors don't Lie" if you haven't done so already, that will give you a starting point to work with. After this basic program has been achieved, the user may wish to add extra nutrient products from our Nutrient line to meet their own specific nutritional needs.

HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?

According to the instructions :Take one ounce of the Virgin Earth product per hundred pounds of body weight per day. If you weigh 150 pounds, for example, you should take 1 1/2 ounces of the particular Virgin Earth product per day. To help you measure that amount, the bottle cap is made to hold exactly one ounce. More can be taken if needed.

Oxy has it's own special use instructions. Due to the vital nature of the product and the hydrogen peroxide it contains, you should begin modestly, with 1/2 ounce per day and work your way up to 2 ounces per day over a months time.

Children should take our liquid products sparingly at first depending to their tolerance, and how nutritionally deficient the child might be. Recommendation is at the rate of 1/2 teaspoon per 20 pounds of body weight twice daily.

If you have any questions about taking a specific product - us or call us direct.

WHEN DO I TAKE IT?

You may experience the best results by taking the particular Virgin Earth product just before, during or after a meal in the a.m. and/or p.m. By so doing, you benefit from the stomach's activated digestive "juices" and can more quickly absorb the Virgin Earth you take.

The one exception is our Oxy . This product should be taken on an empty stomach. Either first thing in the morning or last thing in the evening is best, and additional amounts can be taken at least 30 minutes before or 3 hours after a meal.

DO THE PRODUCTS HAVE TO BE REFRIGERATED AFTER OPENING?

Although we recommend that you keep the liquid products under refrigeration whenever possible, the only ones that need to be kept so are our Virgin Plus and our Ultimate. The other products will do quite nicely without refrigeration (although taste is often improved by keeping them cold).

Our tableted formulations do not need refrigeration but should be kept in a cool place whenever possible. Frequently shipping liquid products during cold winter months will cause them to freeze during transit. This does not harm our formulations. Simply allow them to thaw at room temperature.

DO YOUR PRODUCTS HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS? IS IT POSSIBLE TO TAKE AN OVERDOSE?

All of our products are made up of totally natural ingredients. They are nutritional supplements and therefore contain no medicinal properties or drugs as ingredients. The vast majority of individuals can take dietary supplements without any side effects whatsoever. However, even though our products are hypo-allergenic and contain no wheat, soy, corn or artificial ingredients, on occasion, certain people may be allergic to one or more nutrients or herbs contained in a formula. Further, if you are not accustomed to taking full spectrum dietary supplements and have a past history of sensitivities, you might wish to begin with the products slowly, building up to a recommended level over a period of time. Unlike some vitamins you might take that could accumulate to toxic levels in your body, the Virgin Earth trace minerals pose no such danger because they are plant derived. This is one of the benefits of taking a natural unprocessed product, no fillers!

All of the minerals in our liquid organic bio-electrical trace element products are in a natural organic form that may be used by the body without the risk of building up to potentially toxic levels. Minerals such as aluminum, arsenic, lead and so forth in the natural organic form are not only beneficial to the body but actually help the body to remove potentially harmful heavy metal forms of these elements. Only the colloidal form of these are beneficial, and only found occurring naturally.

It is impossible to overdose on any Virgin Earth product Even if you were to take 10 times the recommended amount the only side effect might likely be diarrhea for a day or so. The body will absorb what it needs and eliminate the rest. Diarrhea might occur if you reach your "bowel tolerance" this is highly unlikely.

ARE THE VIRGIN EARTH PRODUCTS COMPATIBLE WITH EACH OTHER?

You can take one or more liquid formulations together if you want without detracting from any of the products. You may also take the liquid formulations -- especially Virgin Earth -- with any of our Virgin Earth Tablets. Our tableted products are specifically designed to be organic bio-electrical trace minerals such as are found in Virgin Earth. All our other liquid products may be mixed with any fruit or vegetable juice of your choice.

YOUR PRODUCTS CLAIM TO BE ALL NATURAL. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

An all-natural product is one in which there are no synthetic or chemical additives included. Our base mineral product is 100% natural as it is harvested. American Longevity does not use any synthetic additives its just not needed, why take something as pure as Virgin Earth and corrupt it? This is the common practice of a lot of "natural" products on the market, check the lables you will be surprised by what some companies are getting away with. Some companies believe that petroleum is a natural ingredient and consider paint to be colloidal.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR ME TO ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?

CAN YOUR PRODUCTS IMPROVE, TREAT OR CURE CERTAIN ILLNESSES?

As you might expect, this is a very difficult question to answer with any degree of accuracy. Everyone's body is so different, with varying stages of trace mineral deficiencies. Even so, it is not uncommon for first time users to begin noticing benefits with the first bottle. One of the first things people often report is an increase in energy, and many people experience a greater number of benefits as time goes on. And we have had "MD's tell people to stop taking Virgin Earth for that reason. Remember your doctor can't make that boat payment if your not sick. The medical industry is just that an industry, based on profit and loss, take a look at the stock exchange and see how many "health" related companies are really out there. Someone has to stay very sick to support that industry.....

As far as the effect on major illnesses, the law currently states that no health claims may be made for any nutritional product. It is our philosophy that only the body can heal -- but it can do so only when its basic nutritional needs are met on a daily basis. When these nutrients are taken as directed on the bottle, the body is in a better position to regulate internal chemistry and heal itself.

WHAT DOES THE TERM COLLOIDAL MEAN?

"Colloidal" refers to the size of the particles of a particular substance. In the case of minerals, colloidal particles are of a size that they will neither float or sink in water. Due to their small size the surface area of these minerals is greatly increased, providing a larger area upon which enzyme activity may take place thus increasing breakdown and eventual absorption. Colloids also have further electro-chemical properties that make them unique. Any form of mineral may be reduced to the colloidal size...so it is important to also ensure that the mineral source is organic, yielding a bio-electrical charge. When discussing minerals, the size of the particle, the electrical charge and the pH of the substance must all be considered (a low or acidic pH is best).

WHAT IS THIS IRON CLAD GUARANTEE?

People take the Virgin Earth because they know their body needs something else. But you also have the right to feel a difference.

OUR GUARANTEE IS THIS:
TAKE 2-4 OUNCES OF VIRGIN EARTH DAILY FOR 30 DAYS, IF YOU DON'T FEEL A PHYSICAL DIFFERENCE BY THAT TIME .RETURN THE UNUSED PORTION FOR A FULL REFUND.