The Power of Red: Nourishing Your Heart, Energy, and Vitality

Most of us know we should “eat the rainbow,” but let’s be honest — most people don’t get enough red foods in their diet.
And that’s a problem, because the red color in plants tells you something powerful is inside — compounds that strengthen circulation, protect your cells, and help your body bounce back from daily stress.

I often tell patients that your body is like a battery. It holds an electrical charge that keeps everything running — your heart pumping, your muscles moving, your mind focused. When that charge gets low, your vitality fades.

That’s why I’m pretty excited about a new whole food supplement from Standard Process called SP® Red Food. It helps recharge that “battery” naturally — using nutrients from red superfoods that go straight to supporting energy and circulation.

Why Red Foods Are So Important

If you’ve ever felt sluggish, had trouble recovering after exercise, or noticed your skin and eyes feeling more “tired,” that’s often a sign your system is running low on antioxidants and nitric oxide.
These are the compounds that keep your blood flowing freely and your cells protected.

Here’s what makes the color red so special in nature:

• Beetroot naturally contains nitrates — your body turns those into nitric oxide, which helps your blood vessels relax and deliver oxygen more efficiently. It’s like oiling the hinges on a rusty door — things just start moving better.
• Mountain Spinach (Atriplex hortensis) grows on the Standard Process organic farm and is loaded with chromium, a mineral that helps insulin do its job so your blood sugar stays steady and your energy lasts longer.
• Astaxanthin, a deep-red carotenoid from microalgae, is one of the strongest antioxidants found in nature. It helps protect your heart, skin, and eyes from the wear and tear of everyday life — especially from stress, sunlight, and screen time.

Want to see how SP® Red Food supports heart, energy, and vitality?
Download the SP Red Food Patient Brochure (PDF) for a quick, easy overview of its benefits and key ingredients.

Filling a Gap Most of Us Don’t Realize We Have

Research shows nearly 80 percent of Americans don’t get enough red fruits and vegetables. When we miss those colors, we also miss out on nutrients that help regulate blood pressure, balance metabolism, and protect our cells from aging faster than they should.

SP Red Food was designed to fill that gap — giving your body concentrated nutrition from real, organic food sources.

I see it as a simple, daily tool to help your body keep up with the modern world.

What I Notice in Practice

When we give the body the right nutrition, it knows what to do with it. Patients who add SP Red Food to their wellness plan may notice changes like better stamina, smoother recovery after workouts, and a steadier sense of energy throughout the day.

It’s not a quick fix — it’s more like rebuilding your foundation brick by brick.
You’re restoring strength to your heart, improving oxygen delivery, and protecting your tissues from oxidative stress — the silent drain on your vitality.

The Heart Is More Than a Pump

In both Chinese and Western medicine, the heart is at the center of everything. It’s mechanical, electrical, and energetic all at once.
When it’s nourished, every cell in your body feels it. When it’s depleted, you feel it in your energy, your focus, even your mood.

SP Red Food works beautifully here because it supports all three sides of that equation:

• The mechanical (blood flow) through nitric oxide
• The chemical (metabolism) through chromium
• The energetic (cellular vitality) through antioxidants like astaxanthin

Together, they help keep the “charge” in your body strong.

A Simple, Everyday Way to Stay Vital

Whether you’re training hard, trying to support healthy aging, or just want more energy to keep up with life, SP Red Food is an easy way to give your body the nutrients it needs to stay strong.
Think of it as adding more “life” back into your daily routine.

In my practice, I focus on personalized clinical nutrition — tailoring each plan to match a patient’s individual needs, history, and goals. That said, there are a few whole-food supplements that are so foundational I feel comfortable recommending them to nearly everyone, and this is one of them.

Red-colored foods and the nutrients they provide support the systems we all depend on most — the heart, circulation, metabolism, and energy production. Whether you’re looking to improve endurance, age gracefully, or simply feel more vibrant day to day, this is a simple way to give your body the nourishment it naturally recognizes and knows how to use.

P.S.

If you found this helpful, please share it with someone who could use a little extra energy or heart support right now. Most people don’t realize how much their nutrition impacts vitality, and this might be exactly what they need to start feeling better, too.

Yours in health and vitality,
Dr. Brian Klepzig
Klepzig Natural Healing Clinic

The statements made in this blog have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products and information mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.The supplement recommendations shared here are starting points only. Dr. Klepzig provides personalized nutrition and energy medicine assessments in clinic to determine what is right for each patient. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.