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VITAMIN A - Is a fat-soluble vitamin. Vitamin A helps form and maintains healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. It is also known as retinol because it produces the pigments in the retina of the eye. Vitamin A promotes good vision, especially in low light. It may also be need for reproduction and breast feeding. Retinol is an active type of vitamin A. It is found in animal liver, whole milk, and some fortified foods. Carotenoids are dark colored dyes found in plant foods that can turn into a form of vitamin A. One such carotenoid is beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by unstable substances called free radicals. Free radicals are believed to contribute to certain chronic diseases and play a role in the degenerative processes seen in aging.
BETA CAROTENE - Helps improve your immune system, prevent night blindness and other eye problems, may heal gastrointestinal ulcers, protects against pollution and cancer. Powerful Antioxidant.
VITAMIN C - Is an antioxidant that is required for tissue growth and repair, adrenal grand function, and healthy gums. It also aids in the production of anti-stress hormones and interferon, and is needed for the metabolism of folic acid, tyrosine, and phenylalanine. It protects against the harmful effects of pollution, protects against infection, and enhances immunity. Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron. It also may reduce cholesterol levels and high blood pressure, and help avoid atherosclerosis. Essential in the formation of collagen, Vitamin C protects against blood clotting and bruising, and promotes the healing of wounds and burns.
NIACIN - Is a type of B vitamin. It is water-soluble, which means it is not stored in the body. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet. Niacin assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. It is also important for the conversion of food to energy. A deficiency of niacin causes pellagra. The symptoms include inflamed skin, digestive problems, and mental impairment. It can be prescribed as a treatment for elevated total cholesterol and other types of lipid disorders, but it should only be used with medical supervision due to its potential for severe side effects.
MAGNESIUM- Vital in the formation of bone and teeth and in the absorption of calcium and potassium. Magnesium is necessary for good muscle tone of the heart, and it assists in controlling blood pressure. It is needed for cellular metabolism and the production of energy.
ZINC GLUCONATE -The immune system is affected by even moderate degrees of zinc deficiency. Severe zinc deficiency depresses immune function. Zinc is required for the development and activation of T-lymphocytes, the white blood cell that helps fight infection. Promotes skin health. Vegetarians may need to supplement with zinc because of the low absorption of zinc from plant foods.
SELENIUM - Is an essential mineral found in trace amounts in the human body. It works as an antioxidant, especially when combined with vitamin E, by scavenging damaging particles in the body known as free radicals. These particles occur naturally in the body but can damage cell membranes, interact with genetic material, and possibly contribute to the aging process as well as the development of a number of conditions including heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants such as selenium can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause. Selenium is needed for the proper functioning of the immune system and for the production of prostaglandins (substances that affect blood pressure and inflammation in the body). Low levels of selenium may worsen atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries which can lead to heart attack and/or stroke) and can lead to premature aging. Selenium deficiencies have also been linked with certain types of cancer.
COPPER CITRATE - Copper is an essential trace mineral that supports a number of crucial physiological processes. Activates a number of enzymes important to energy metabolism. It is the key mineral in lysyl oxidase, an enzyme that weaves together collagen and elastin. Copper assists in the formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells by facilitating iron absorption. It is involved in protein metabolism, the production of RNA, and the synthesis of phospholipids used in the formation of myelin sheaths.
CHROMIUM - Is a mineral that works with insulin in the metabolism of sugar and stabilization of blood sugar levels. Chromium also cleans the arteries by reducing cholesterol & triglyceride levels; helps transport amino acids to where the body needs them; and helps control the appetite. Medical research has shown that persons with low levels of chromium in their bodies are more susceptible to having cancer and heart problems, and of becoming diabetic. A deficiency of chromium may result in glucose intolerance in diabetics; atherosclerosis, heart disease, depressed growth, obesity, and/or tiredness.
L -ARGININE - Is a semi-essential amino acid. It is a building block of protein that performs a myriad of physiological functions. It is a known precursor of the gas nitric oxide [N02]. Arginine is an amino acid that the body cannot make naturally. Arginine is necessary for the execution of many physiological processes. These physiological processes include hormone secretion, an increase in growth hormone output, the removal of toxic waste products from the body, and immune system defenses. Because Arginine is a precursor of nitric oxide which is responsible for vasodilatations it is often used for treating conditions such as chest cramping [angina], high blood pressure, heart disease, and sexual dysfunction. Arginine is also used in the treatment of male and female infertility.
L – GLYCINE - Is a non-essential amino acid and has the simplest structure of all amino acids, allowing it to fit easily within protein chains and make space for structurally larger amino acids. This feature makes it very important for specific bodily function. L-Glycine is an amino acid used by the body to build proteins. L-Glycine promotes health of the thymus gland, spleen, and bone marrow and balance white cell production. L-Glycine slows down muscle degeneration by supplying additional creatine, which is a compound that is present in muscle tissue. It is utilized in the construction of DNA and RHA. L-Glycine is essential for the synthesis of nucleic acids, bile acids and other nonessential amino acids in the body. It has been used in the treatment of manic depression and is also effective in the treatment of hyperactivity. Amino acids promote the production of various neurotransmitters and enzymes critically needed in brain metabolism. Amino acids allow smooth, balanced cognition and fluid transition from thought to disciplined action. Aid in the reduction of stress, frustration and cognitive overload.
L –GLUTAMINE - Is the most abundant free amino acid found in the muscles of the body. Because it can readily pass the blood-brain barrier, it is known as brain fuel. In the brain, glutamine is converted into glutamic acid – which is essential for cerebral function-and vice versa. It also increases the amount of GABA, which is needed to sustain proper brain function and mental activity. It assists in maintaining the proper acid/alkaline balance in the body, and is the basis of the building blocks for the synthesis of RNA and DNA. It promotes mental ability and the maintenance of a healthy digestive tract. When an amino acid is broken down, nitrogen is released. The body needs nitrogen, but free nitrogen can form ammonia, which is especially toxic to brain tissues. The liver can convert nitrogen into urea, which is excreted in the urine, or nitrogen may attach itself to glutamic acid.
L-TYROSINE - Is a protein amino acid. It is classified as a conditionally essential amino acid. Under most circumstances, the body can synthesize sufficient L-tyrosine, principally from L-phenylalanine, to meet its physiological demands. However, there are conditions where the body requires a dietary source of the amino acid for its physiological demands. For example, L-tyrosine is an essential amino acid for those with phenylketonuria. L-tyrosine is found in proteins of all life forms. Dietary sources of L-tyrosine are principally derived from animal and vegetable proteins. Vegetables and juices contain small amounts of the free amino acid. The free amino acid is also found in fermented foods such as yogurt and miso. In addition to being involved in protein synthesis, L-tyrosine is a precursor for the synthesis of the catecholamines epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine, the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine, and the pigment melanin.
L-LYSINE - Is a necessary building block for all protein in the body. L-Lysine plays a major role in calcium absorption; building muscle protein; recovering from surgery or sports injuries; and the body's production of hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. Lysine appears to help the body absorb and conserve calcium. Lysine has many functions in the body because it is incorporated into many proteins, which are used by the body for a variety of purposes. Lysine interferes with replication of herpes viruses and is therefore often prescribed by doctors to people with cold sores or genital herpes. A review of the research trials investigating the effects of lysine on people with cold sores shows that most, though not all, trials support the use of lysine.
L-PHENYLALANINE (LPA) - Serves as a building block for the various proteins that are produced in the body. LPA can be converted to L-tyrosine (another amino acid) and subsequently to L-dopa, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. LPA can also be converted (through a separate pathway) to phenylethylamine, a substance that occurs naturally in the brain and appears to elevate mood. D-phenylalanine (DPA) is not normally found in the body and cannot be converted to L-tyrosine, L-dopa, or norepinephrine. As a result, DPA is converted primarily to phenylethylamine (the potential mood elevator). DPA also appears to influence certain chemicals in the brain that relate to pain sensation.
ALPHA LIPOIC ACID - Alpha Lipoic Acid appears to function in two ways in the body. First, it functions as a co-enzyme in the metabolic process. Second, at levels which may be achieved through supplementation, it also works as an antioxidant. Serves as a co-factor for a number of vital enzymes responsible for the conversion of glucose, fatty acids and other energy sources into chemical energy (ATP). Small amounts of Alpha Lipoic Acid are bound chemically (co-enzyme) at the active site of enzyme complexes. Alpha Lipoic Acid works by becoming reduced and facilitates biological reactions from which energy is harnessed. Alpha Lipoic Acid plays an important role in antioxidant and vitamin recycling.
GRAPESEED - Among other beneficial effects, the active compounds in grape seed are believed to have antioxidant properties. In fact, a recent study of healthy volunteers found that supplementation with grape seed extract substantially increased levels of antioxidants in the blood. Antioxidants are substances that scavenge free radicals -- damaging compounds in the body that alter cell membranes, tamper with DNA (genetic material), and even cause cell death. Free radicals occur naturally in the body, but environmental toxins (including ultraviolet light, radiation, cigarette smoke, and air pollution) can also increase the number of these damaging particles. Free radicals are believed to contribute to the aging process as well as the development of a number of health problems including heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants found in grape seeds can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause. Today, professional herbalists use standardized extracts of grape seed to treat a range of health problems related to free radical damage, including heart disease and cancer. Studies in laboratories, animals, and people lend some support to these uses. Heart disease: Flavonoids found in red wine have been shown to inhibit the oxidation of LDL ("bad") cholesterol. (LDL oxidation can lead to hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis). Studies have demonstrated a relationship between flavonoid intake (from food) and reduced risk of death from coronary heart disease.
GREEN TEA - Contains natural caffeine and other Phenolic-containing antioxidant compounds. They activate the central nervous system, which spars the body's ability to burn calories and unwanted fat cells through the Thermogenic process. Green Tea is an excellent source of potent, bioflavonoid-rich compound that is high in polyphenols, a special class of bioflavonoids.
SAW PALMETTO EXTRACT - Helps promote a healthy prostate, beneficial for a variety of ailments in men and women, such as testicular inflammation, urinary tract inflammation, coughs, and respiratory congestion.
CITRIC ACID - Citric acid is a naturally occurring fruit acid, produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. Citric acid is the most widely used organic acidulant and pH-control agent in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and technical applications. Is useful in sprouting, canning, drying or freezing to preserve Vitamin C content, retard spoilage by bacterial growth, and prevent discoloration. From the FDA's website: "Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of antioxidant vitamins may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive."
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