Exhibit 10.1
Vital Health Technologies, Inc.
Form 10-QSB
File No. 000-15243

                         PROMISSORY NOTE


$2,500                                          Roseville, Minnesota

                                                  September 10, 2001


FOR  VALUE RECEIVED, Vital Health Technologies, Inc. ("Borrower")
promises to pay Focus Tech Investments, Inc., ("Holder") at  such
address  as  may be designated from time to time by  Holder,  the
principal  sum  of  TWO  THOUSAND  FIVE  HUNDRED  ($2,500),  with
interest thereon as set forth herein, on the following terms  and
conditions:

  1.    Interest.    Borrower  will pay interest  on  the  unpaid
     principle amount hereof from time to time outstanding at the rate
     of ten percent (10%) per annum.  Interest pursuant to this Note
     shall be calculated on the basis of actual days elapsed and a 360
     day calendar year, but payment of such interest shall be deferred
     until the end of the term of this Note.

  2.   Payment Schedule.  Principle and interest on this Note shall
     be payable in a single payment of the entire principle balance
     and all accrued interest on September 9, 2002.

  3.   Prepayment.  This Note may be prepaid, in whole or in part,
     at any time at the Borrower's option.  All payments on this Note
     shall be credited first to accrued and unpaid interest hereunder,
     and the balance to principle.

  4.   Conversion to Common Stock.   This entire Note or remaining
     balance, at the option of the Holder, may be converted  into
     shares of Vital Health Technologies, Inc. common stock at a price
     equal to the next stock-offering price. In the event there is no
     stock  offering during the term of this Note, the  board  of
     directors of Vital Health Technologies, Inc. may determine a
     conversion price for the Holders consideration.

  5.   Bankruptcy.  This Note shall be immediately due and payable
     (including unpaid interest accrued thereon) without demand or
     notice thereof upon filing of a petition by or against Borrower
     under the United States Bankruptcy Code.

  6.    Waiver.   Borrower hereby waives presentment for payment,
     notice of nonpayment, protest, notice of protest and all other
     notice, filing suit and diligence in collecting this Note and any
     requirement that Holder proceed against any collateral or any
     other party prior to or in order to enforce payment of this Note,
     and further consents to any extension, rearrangement, renewal or
     postponement of the time for payment of this Note and to any
     other indulgence with respect hereto without notice, consent or
     consideration.

  7.    Costs of Collection.  Borrower agrees to pay all costs of
     collection  of  this Note, including, but  not  limited  to,
     reasonable attorneys' fees and legal expenses.

  8.   Notices.  All notices required pursuant to the terms of this
     Note shall be in writing and either delivered personally or sent
     by United States mail.  If sent by mail, notice shall be deemed
     given the second day following its posting when deposited in the
     US mail, properly addressed and postage prepaid.

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  9.   Governing Law.  This Note shall be governed by and construed
     in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.


IN  WITNESS WHEREOF, this Note has been executed as of  the  date
set forth above.

/s/ William Kieger, President
Vital Health Technologies, Inc.

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