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Nutrition GuideClick on any of the nutrients below to learn about it, and where you'll find it in our products.
VITAMINS
VitaminsVitamin AEssential for new cell growth and healthy tissue. Helps in formation and maintenance of healthy eyes, skin, hair, teeth and various glands.
Beta-CaroteneThis powerful antioxidant is converted by the body into safe, effective Vitamin A. It has been shown to help keep tissues and organs healthy and build resistance to circulatory disorders. Also, associated with enhancing the immune system.
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine)Metabolizes sugar and starch to provide energy. Supports a normal appetite and maintains healthy nervous system function.
Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)Releases energy to the cells by helping enzymes facilitate the body's use of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Important for good muscle tone, vision, healthy skin, nails and hair.
Vitamin B-3 (Niacin)Used in energy metabolism. Supports healthy skin and the nervous and digestive systems. Shown to improve circulation.
Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine)Helps the normal function of the nervous system. Essential for protein metabolism and production of red blood cells and disease-fighting antibodies.
Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin)Necessary to supplement vegetarian diets, as animal protein is the only source. Necessary for the normal development and regeneration of red blood cells. Maintains and replaces cells throughout the body.
Folic AcidAssists in the formation of certain body proteins. Helps in the formation, growth and reproduction of red blood cells. May help reduce risk of neural tube defect pregnancy with adequate intake during childbearing years.
Vitamin B ComplexInterdependent water-soluble vitamins and associated B factors balanced to work together synergistically within one dosage. Essential for a normal functioning nervous system. Maintains the digestive system.
Vitamin CA strong antioxidant that fights the toxic effects of smoke and pollution. Assists in the production of red blood cells. Needs to be replaced in your system every day. Essential in producing collagen. Important in healing injuries, and aiding absorption of iron.
Vitamin DFacilitates bone mineralization by enhancing Calcium and Phosphorus. Essential for growing children to ensure strong tooth and bone development. Helps regulate the heart through Calcium absorption.
Vitamin EEnhances other antioxidants, Vitamin C and Selenium. Protects against cell destruction from free radical damage. Essential to use of oxygen by muscles. Inhibits blood clots from forming. Protects against oxidative damage to lungs. May protect against heart disease and certain cancers. Helps protect unsaturated fats from abnormal breakdown within the body.
Vitamin KNeeded for blood clotting. Helpful for strong bones. In addition, Vitamin K converts glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver.
MineralsCalciumPrincipal material of bones and teeth. Involved in normal muscle contraction and relaxation, rhythmic heart function, proper nerve activity, blood clotting, blood pressure and immune defenses. Sufficient calcium in the diet may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis and has been shown to slow the rate of bone loss.
ChromiumWorking closely with insulin, facilitates the uptake of glucose to the cells. May also be involved in the synthesis of protein, the release of energy, muscle development and fat and cholesterol metabolism.
IronAn important component of hemoglobin, enables red blood cells to transport oxygen throughout the body. Iron is important for healthier blood. Women need extra iron during menstruation or pregnancy.
MagnesiumInvolved in healthy maintenance of bones. Helps in absorption of Calcium and Phosphorus, the building of protein enzyme action, normal muscle contraction, transmission of nerve impulses and maintenance of teeth.
ManganeseEssential for growth, reproduction and skeletal development. Required by certain enzymes for the body's proper use of Biotin, Vitamin B-1 and Vitamin C. Important in the formulation of Thyroxine.
PotassiumImportant for a healthy nervous system and regular heart rhythm. Vital to ensuring a balance of water between body cells and surrounding fluids. Aids in maintaining stable blood pressure, proper muscle contraction.
SeleniumAntioxidant when combined with Vitamin E, produces antibodies which prevent the formulation of free radicals. Preserves the elasticity of tissue, ensures adequate oxygen supply to certain energy-producing cells, and promotes normal growth.
ZincImportant in prostate gland function and the growth of the reproductive organs. Required for protein synthesis and collagen formation. Appears necessary for tissue repair. Allows acuity of taste and smell. Protects liver from chemical damage.
SupplementsAntioxidantsC, E, Beta-Carotene and Selenium may prevent excessive oxidation by neutralizing free radicals which damage the immune system, contribute to aging and negatively affect our health. Free radicals are generated by environmental pollutants, contaminants and by-products of metabolism.
GarlicGarlic has been used as a health-enhancing food for literally hundreds of years, and has been shown to help thin the blood and may help lowering cholesterol. Garlic also prevents against free radical damage, has a natural antifungal action and inhibits growth of bacteria.
LecithinContains phosphatidylcholine, which emulsifies, disperses and removes serum cholesterol. Helps in absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins. Assists the thymus gland in producing antibodies.
Co Q-10An essential fat-soluble nutrient. Cellular research suggests that the ability to extract sufficient amounts of this antioxidant from food sources appears to naturally decline with age.
PhytonutrientsNatural substances as found in fresh fruits and in vegetables such as alpha and beta-carotene from carrots, lycopene from tomatoes, lutein from spinach and sulforaphane from broccoli. These Phytonutrients are being studied as possible cancer preventative agents.
Pycnogenol®A natural water-soluble bioflavoniod extracted from the bark of the maritime pine. Laboratory studies have shown Pycnogenol to be 20 times more effective than Vitamin C and 50 times more effective than Vitamin E as an antioxidant.
Saw PalmettoA fat-soluble extract from the oil of Saw Palmetto Berries. Research in Europe has demonstrated remarkable healing qualities of Saw Palmetto in the treatment of prostate and reproductive disorders.
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