- Vitamins
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What it does |
How it helps |
- Vitamin A/ beta-carotene
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Beta-carotene
is an antioxidant that prevents free radical damage, possibly helping the body fight
cancer and heart disease. Vitamin A helps protects DNA from breakage; promotes vision,
skin health and bone growth, and supports immunity. |
Beta-carotene may
help forestall artery blockages, lowering the risk of heart disease. carotenes may also
lower cancer risk by inhibiting cell proliferation. Vitamin A and carotenoids may enhance
immunity by protecting all organ systems. |
- B-1 thiamin
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Assists in energy
metabolism, supports appetite and nerves. |
Supports function of
heart muscle cells; intensive exercise may boost your requirements since it takes part in
the body's use of energy. |
- B-2 riboflavin
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Helps energy
metabolism; supports vision and skin health. |
Supports heart muscle
function. |
- B-3 niacin
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Role in energy
metabolism; supports skin, nervous system and digestion; decreases total cholesterol,
triglycerides and LDL (bad) cholesterol. |
Normalizes
cholesterol over extended periods; also acts as a vasodilator, relaxing and widening blood
vessels. |
- B-6 pyridoxine
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Reduces homocystenine
(amino acid that damages arterial tissue) levels, fighting heart disease. Protects DNA
from breakage; helps make red blood cells; assists protein and fat metabolism. |
May lower risk of
arteriosclerosis by restricting the effects of homocysteine (harmful protein in the blood);
deficiencies may increase risk of heart attack, and cause chromosmal breaks of DNA,
increasing disease risk. |
- Folic Acid folate
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Reduces homocysteine
levels, fighting heart disease. Protects DNA from breakage; folic acid is an important
vitamin for all cell formation. |
Recent research
demonstrates its considerable ability to suppress homocysteine, especially in
collaboration with vitamin B12. deficiencies cause chromosomal breaks of DNA, increasing
disease risk. |
- B-12 cyanocobalamin
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Reduces homocysteine
levels, fighting heart disease. Protects DNA from breakage; help make new cells; protects
nerves; plays role in fat and protein metabolism. More B12 is needed as we age. |
deficiency may
elevate homocysteine resulting in damage to arteries and eventual blockages. Deficiencies
cause chromosomal breaks of DNA, increasing disease risk. |
- Vitamin C
- ascorbic acid
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Antioxidant; prevents
free radical damage, possibly lowering risk of cancer and heart disease. Protects DNA from
breakage; helps make collagen, which strengthens blood vessels, bone and skin. |
Believed to move
cholesterol from the arteries to the liver, where cholesterol is converted to bile acids
and eliminated from the body; helps repair damaged arterial walls. Higher levels of
vitamin C in blood may lower cancer risk. Vitamin C enhances immunity by protecting all
organ systems. |
- Vitamin D
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Enhances calcium
absorption, strengthening bones and preventing fractures; immune system regulator. |
More vitamin D is
needed as we age, particularly for people who stay indoors. Increase in bone mass lowers
risk of osteoporosis. |
- Vitamin E Natural
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Antioxidant;
prevents free radical damage, possibly inhibiting cancer and lowering heart disease risk.
May delay the onset of Alzheimer's; protects DNA, cell membranes and fatty acids. |
Improves blood flow
to extremities; may help forestall angina, atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis (blood
clots); some evidence that natural vitamin E helps raise HDL (good) cholesterol, lowers
total cholesterol; may lower risk of some cancers. possibly improves blood flow to the
brain, helping reduce free radicals and reducing damage to brain tissues, and slowing the
progression of Alzheimer's. Natural vitamin E may enhance immunity by protecting all organ
systems. |
- Minerals
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What it does |
How it helps |
- Calcium
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Necessary
for strong bones and teeth; takes part in muscle contractions; aids in
energy release; supports normal blood clotting and pH; aids in absorption and usage of
other nutrients |
Protects
against osteoporosis, especially when combined with vitamin D; protects against bone
weakening; may ease headache and moodiness; preliminary research indicates it may modestly
improve cholesterol levels and women with polycystic ovary syndrome; deficiency associated
with high blood pressure; believed to aid in weight loss |
- Chromium
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Helps
insulin transport blood sugar into cells; also helps the body distribute fats and proteins
which may help weight loss |
Possibly
helps improve blood sugar control in Type II (adult onset) diabetes and a prediabetic
condition called glucose intolerance; has lowered cholesterol in some studies; may promote
weight loss |
- Iron
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Helps carry
oxygen to cells for the production of energy; may improve neurotransmitter function in the
brain for better mood; supports immunity and collagen (connective tissue) production |
Prevents
certain types of anemia and fatigue; may improve stamina and mental function; deficiency
linked with restless legs syndrome |
- Magnesium
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Supports
energy generation, muscle relaxation and proper function of muscles; helps body build
tissues; promotes absorption of other minerals |
Regulates
the heart's electrical impulses, which stabilizes heartbeat, and can reduce the severity
of heart attacks; may lower blood pressure; magnesium may lower stroke risk; helps
strengthen bones; preliminary studies indicate it may help prevent migraines; may ease
menstrual and muscle cramps; may protect against kidney stones; possibly provides
relief for restless leg syndrome; deficiency associated with adult-onset diabetes |
- Manganese
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Needed for
bone development and energy usage; activates enzymes vital for healthy digestion; helps
break down protein and carbohydrate; supports nerve health |
May help
fight osteoporosis (bone weakening) in conjunction with other minerals; helps form
joint-cushioning materials deficient in rheumatoid arthritis; may activates
anti-tumor immune activity; some studies suggest it can play a role in treatment of certain
neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis; deficiency
associated with epilepsy and diabetes |
- Potassium
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Helps
maintain water balance; aids carbohydrate and protein usage by cells; supports healthy
heart, muscle and nerve function |
Helps heal
bone fractures; used in treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia (soft bones) and rickets;
may promote strong heartbeat |
- Selenium
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Antioxidant
that works with vitamin E to protect against cellular damage; supports healthy immune and
reproductive functions |
Currently
being investigated, along with vitamin E, as a defense against prostate cancer in the
world's largest study of this disorder; supplementation associated with reduced risk of colorectal and lung cancers; early studies show reduced
lung inflammation when flu strikes |
- Zinc
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Strengthens immunity
and wound-healing; helps cells take in blood sugar; supports testosterone development;
essential to taste and smell; promotes healthy hair, nails and skin |
May help the body
fight off a cold; may help keep blood vessel linings healthy, reducing heart disease risk;
promotes healthy fetal development; may help heal stomach ulcers; can increase sperm
counts in men with low testosterone; works with vitamin A to promote healthy vision;
deficiency associated with worsening of AIDS |
- Herbals
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What it does |
How it helps |
- Bilberry
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The chemical
constituents of bilberry fruit apparently responsible for its vision-boosting powers,
improve blood circulation, protect fragile capillaries, and cause beneficial biochemical
reactions in the eye. |
Helps with night
vision, cataracts and glaucoma. Bilberry may also benefit a number of the other vision
problems common to computer terminal operators and persons engaged in visually demanding
precision work, including chronic eye fatigue, severe near-sightedness, and day blindness.
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- Echinacea
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Stimulates the immune system to fight viruses and bacteria. Acts as an antiseptic when
applied to your skin. |
Supports the body's
natural defenses when a cold or the flu strikes; many people take it to prevent upper
respiratory disorders. May help fight chronic yeast infections and speed recovery from
wounds and sores. Various species are available. Some experts advise taking this herb for
two months and then abstaining for a week or so. |
- Garlic
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May reduce total and
LDL (bad) cholesterol; may modestly reduce risk of blood clots and inhibit
tumors. Contains antimicrobial compounds. |
May help prevent
(along with a healthy diet and lifestyle) atherosclerosis and other blood-vessel disorders
by providing a wide range of circulatory benefits. Use seems to be associated with lower
risk of cancer, especially cancers of the gastrointestinal tract; inhibits formation of
toxic compounds associated with stomach cancer. Fights candidiasis and other
infections. |
- Ginkgo
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Antioxidant; protects
cell membranes and reduces swelling. Supports brain functions. Stimulated circulation and
inhibits excessive blood clotting |
Studies find it may
help maintain cognitive function and memory in people with various types of dementia and
possibly help ease depression. May fight impotence. supports pain-free walking in people
with circulatory problems in their legs. May lower risk of age-related macular
degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the US. |
- Ginseng
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Stimulant; acts as a
general tonic (adaptogen), especially during convalescence and in old age. Supports nerve,
circulatory and immune factions. |
Helps fight
fatigue and improve both physical and mental performance; supports recovery from illness. ginseng
usage is associated with lowered cancer risk. American ginseng is used to counteract
burnout and stress in young adults. Many athletes use Siberian ginseng to improve
performance; Siberian ginseng is also used to fight stress and build immunity. |
- Hawthorn
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Supports cardiac
function, including heart rate and blood flow to the heart, along with general circulatory
health. May help reduce blood pressure. |
May ease discomforts,
such as shortness of breath, swollen ankles and post-exercise fatigue, associated with
mild heart failure. Reputed to help a failing heart beat more efficiently while reducing
the heart's workload by relaxing blood vessels. (If you suffer serious heart problems,
consult your health practitioner). |
- Horse Chestnut
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Strengthens blood
vessels, reducing fluid leakage |
Used to relieve
varicose veins and other signs of poor lower-body vein circulation, including leg pain and
fatigue. Helps reduce swollen ankles. Also used to treat hemorrhoids. |
- Milk Thistle
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Antioxidant. Supports
healthy liver tissue by stabilizing cell membranes and stimulating protein creation. |
Standardized extracts
used extensively in Europe to support livers damaged by chronic disorders, including
hepatitis and cirrhosis; many people take milk thristle to prevent toxic liver damage. |
- Evening Primrose
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Evening
primrose is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a substance useful in treating a number of
conditions including PMS and menopause, endometriosis, autoimmune disorders, benign
prostatic hypertrophy, eczema, dry skin, lupus, diabetes, and migraines. |
GLA is a
precursor of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) In addition to its applications for specific
detrimental effects of the menstrual cycle, theories for non-gender related uses for
evening primrose oil are prevalent. PGE1 has beneficial anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet
and vasodilating properties. Also, since GLA increases PGE1 levels, supplementation with
evening primrose oil could provide benefits in rheumatoid arthritis and coronary artery
disease. Because essential fatty acids are claimed to have positive effects on certain
skin diseases, supplementation with evening primrose oil, comprised mostly of essential
fatty acids, could also alleviate eczema and dermatitis. Finally, people with GLA
deficiencies are thought to produce more fat in their bodies – so theories abound for
evening primrose oil supplements to promote fat loss. |
- Saw Palmetto
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Anti-inflammatory.
Supports healthy prostate function by inhibiting DHT, a chemical that stimulates growth of
prostate cells. |
Eases
urination problems associated with benign prostate enlargement by increasing
urine flow and
reducing night time urination. Soothes inflamed prostate tissues and may help slow or
reverse enlargement. (if you suffer urinary problems consult a health practitioner help). |
- St. John's Wort
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Affects
chemical messengers called neurotransmitter in the brain that influence mood. Applied to
the skin, it acts as an antiseptic |
helps mild
to moderate depression and depression-associated anxiety. may be especially helpful for
seasonally affected disorder (SAD). Externally, speeds wound healing with less scarring
9for serious depression, seek professional help). |
- Turmeric
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Anti-inflammatory
and antioxidant. Inhibits cell changes that can lead to cancer development. Protects the
liver from toxic substances and promotes free flow of bile. |
Aids
digestion; reduces bloating and gassiness. long used in India to ease pain and stiffness
associated with arthritis. May protect the liver from environmental toxins. Evidence
suggests that turmeric helps reduce cancer risk. Speeds wound healing and reduces skin
inflammation. |
- Others
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What it does |
How it helps |
- Growth Hormones (GH)
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Growth Hormones are an breakthrough, natural products that relieve the most
common symptoms of aging or a run-down condition, which may include: Low energy, lack of
vigor, Dry, wrinkled-looking skin, Poor muscle and fat balance, Sleeplessness |
HGH is one of the most abundant chemical messengers secreted by the pituitary
gland. HGH production in high quantities is essential to growth during childhood and
adolescence, but also must remain present in lower levels as we age to maintain out health
and vitality. At 40 years of age, blood levels of HGH may be 60 % lower that at age 20.
Decreases in human growth hormone are often accompanied by the so-called symptoms of
aging. It is important to remember that everyone's HGH production declines significantly as
they age. |
- Chondroitin
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Animal studies indicate that chondroitin sulfate may promote healing of bone.
Chondroitin sulfate also appears to help restore joint function in people with osteoarthritis,
a finding confirmed in double blind research. |
Chondroitin and similar compounds are present in the lining of blood vessels and
the urinary bladder. They help prevent abnormal movement of blood, urine, or components
across the barrier of the vessel or bladder wall. Part of chondroitin’s role in blood
vessels is to prevent excessive blood clotting remains unclear. However, whether
supplements of chondroitin are able to favorably affect blood clotting. In addition, chondroitin
sulfate may lower blood cholesterol levels. Older preliminary
research showed that chondroitin sulfate may prevent atherosclerosis in animals and humans
and may also prevent heart attacks in people who already have atherosclerosis. |
- DHEA
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Lupus; may slow or reverse aging, but any beneficial effect of DHEA use in humans
has not been established by scientific studies. Also helps: Enhances immunity, Decreases
the risk of heart disease, Defends against some cancers, Improves blood sugar control,
decreasing the risk of diabetes, Reverses the age-accelerating effects of the stress
hormone cortisol, Prevents and reverses osteoporosis |
DHEA is a
precursor of other hormones, which means that upon arrival, it sets off a chain reaction
that produces another kind of hormone. Once in the tissues, it is converted to the
appropriate sex hormone for that tissue. For some tissues, the male hormone testosterone
is required. Other tissues receive the principal female sex hormone, estrogen, and still
others get both types of hormones. |
- Glucosamine
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Glucosamine
is a naturally occurring compound that provides joints with the building blocks they need
to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis or injuries. Specifically, glucosamine provides
the raw material needed by the body to manufacture a mucopolysaccharide (called
glycosaminoglycan) found in cartilage. |
The most
promising use for glucosamine is in the treatment of osteoarthritis. The
most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis
affects 12 percent of the population, approximately 30 million Americans, especially the
elderly. Unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.), which
degrade cartilage, glucosamine may not only relieve symptoms of joint
pain and tenderness but actually stop or reverse the degenerative process. Although
definitive long term studies have yet to be done, some twenty clinical trials have showed
that one form, glucosamine sulfate, can gradually reduce pain while improving range of
motion and walking speed in people with osteoarthritis. In addition to possibly
alleviating symptoms of osteoarthritis, glucosamine sulfate may also benefit
wounds and kidney stones. Dosage 2000 - 4000 mg daily. |
- MSM
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MSM is a naturally occurring, organic source of dietary sulfur, the mineral
that plays a crucial role in forming muscles, nails, hair, and skin as well as in other
bodily functions. MSM is becoming an increasingly popular supplement mainly to reduce
allergic reactions to pollen and foods and to relieve the pain and inflammation of
arthritis, sprains, tendonitis, and similar conditions. |
MSM has
various potential therapeutic applications that go beyond its ability to relieve allergies
and soothe sore muscles and joints. Many people use it to flush toxins from the body.
Others are taking it to help treat chronic fatigue, psoriasis, acne, constipation, and gastrointestinal
ailments. MSM acts much like an antacid to control over-acidity in the stomach. Some
studies suggest that it may be able to play a part in treating such serious conditions as
lupus, breast cancer, and diabetes. MSM levels in the body are thought to decline
with age. |
