FAQ

What are Lignans?
Lignans are our best source for dietary antioxidants. These plant nutrients neutralize the impact of free radicals on our body. The highest quality of lignans have been discovered in the Norwegian Spruce Tree. Health professionals recommend an increase in foods containing lignans. A 30 year study showed 30% less cancer, and 30% less heart disease for those following a high lignan diet. Fountain of Life is the complete lignan source, including 7 essential lignans, predominantly 7-hydroxymatairesinol providing the strength and variety unmatched by any product, fruit or vegetable on the market.

What is the shelf life of an unopened bottle of Fountain of Life?
2 years. Always refer the expiry date on the bottle.

What is the shelf life of an opened bottle of Fountain of Life?
Fountain of Life should be ideally consumed within 3 months to ensure that the user receives its maximum benefits from the product.

How should Fountain of Life be stored?
Fountain of Life should be stored in a cool, dry place to preserve freshness. Refrigeration will not extend its shelf life. Do not use the product if the safety seal is broken.

What is the youngest safe age to consume Fountain of Life?
We DO NOT recommend Fountain of Life for children under 12 years of age due to insufficient studies done*. It may be consumed by young adults. The dosage is dependent upon their body mass.

Is Fountain of Life pregnancy safe?
Due to insufficient studies and data*, Fountain of Life is not recommended for pregnant and/or breast feeding women. Please speak to your doctor about taking antioxidants while pregnant or breast feeding.

What is trimethylene glycol?
Trimethylene glycol is the excipient used in Fountain of Life. This is a corn derivative solution for the lignans. It is alcohol and sugar-free. The trimethylene glycol in Fountain of Life is Kosher and Halal certified.

Is Fountain of Life tested?
Before Fountain of Life gets distributed, the extract undergoes a 3-step protocol including testing.
i) At the extraction facility, testing is performed to determine the lignan concentration. It is also tested for trace elements including heavy metals, as trees grow in a variety of soil conditions. Once approved, it is shipped to the manufacturing facility
ii) At the Health Canada approved facility, it undergoes a visual inspection and filtered to ensure that there are no natural particulates from the extraction
iii) Once bottled, as sample is tested at a third party facility to ensure that there are no microbes in the final product. Once passed, it is shipped to for distribution

Can you overdose on Fountain of Life?
Fountain of Life is not a drug, so overdosing is not possible. However, testing was conducted to establish a toxicity level. The researchers could not find a toxicity level even using 2600mg/kg body weight when testing the lignan 7-hydroxymatairesinol. Fountain of Life is very safe product.

How does Fountain of Life work in the body?
Fountain of Life is a plant lignan (antioxidant). It is quickly converted in the plasma of our blood to enterolactone, a mammalian antioxidant. This conversion is important as this allows our body to utilize Fountain of Life to neutralize the overwhelming free radicals that can lead to chronic inflammation.

What is the big deal about chronic inflammation?
Chronic inflammation is the root cause for many health issues. This can cause an increase in serum LDL’s while lowering HDL’s. This leads to the buildup of plaque and eventually cardiovascular disease. It also is responsible for insulin resistance which increases the risk factors in the development of diabetes type 2. For others, chronic inflammation is a primary risk factor for cancer. Beyond the discomfort of chronic inflammation, this state is the gateway to many health issues. Reducing chronic inflammation reduces the risk factors.

I know someone on medication. Can they take Fountain of Life?
If anyone is on medication or under treatment by a doctor, they should have a discussion with their doctor on using FOL. Certain therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer may be affected by antioxidants so an open dialogue will ensure that taking this functional food will not impact the therapy.

My doctor is not familiar with Fountain of Life. How do I explain this to them?
Fountain of Life contains the lignans from the Norwegian Spruce tree. It metabolizes in the same manner as flax and sesame seed, as they convert to enterolactone in the body so that they may be utilized.

Are trees harmed to harvest the extract?
No trees have been harmed in the making of Fountain of Life. The pulp and paper industry only uses some parts of the Norwegian Spruce. They remove the dark stem knotwood during the preparation phase. This material is collected and shipped to our extraction facility, where the extract containing lignans is created.

Is Fountain of Life sustainable?
These forests are all part of Finland’s sustainability program for several decades. As 60 percent of the forests in Finland are owned by ordinary Finnish people, it is managed as a family bioeconomy with future generations in mind.

What is the ingredients of Fountain of Life (FOL) ?
There's only 2 ingredient in the Fountain of Life. Main ingredient is combination of 7 essential lignans, predominantly 7-hydroxymatairesinol, extracted from Norwegian Spruce trees. While the other is a natural excipient - Trimethylene Glycol which is a (non-GMO) corn derivative.

How much time is required to see results?
It ranges very widely with regards to how soon an individual can see result. Usually, topical use is more visibly easier to see result. Internal consumption takes longer. But usually, between one to two months would be a good time frame to expect result. Some people see results as soon as a week or two.

Is there any reaction to other medication?
FOL is better taken one hour away from other medication. No known reaction has been reported so far.

What is the recommended dosage?
Ten drops a day is the minimum recommended dosage. But according to your size of the body and health condition, eg how such is the person, you can increase the dosage to thirty or more, especially if you are trying to lose weight.

What is the best time to take the Fountain of Life?
Preferably 10 minutes or more before each meal, But also depending on your health condition, if you have stomach issues or gastro-intestinal issues, taking it with food or after food should be a better choice.