Background:
Beta-carotene is a red-orange colored phytochemical found in high amounts in various fruits and vegetables (i.e. carrots and sweet potatoes). Beta-carotene is known as provitamin A. Provitamin A, unlike preformed vitamin A (retinol) must be converted into vitamin A before it can be used as vitamin A by the body. In addition to its role as a precursor to vitamin A, beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant. Our natural beta-carotene is from patented Betatene®. Betatene is derived from the nutrient-rich sea algae, dunaliella salina, which delivers a concentrated mix of naturally-occurring carotenoids, including beta-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein.
Features:
Betatene® brand natural mixed carotenoids.
Includes naturally-occurring beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin and lutein.
Provides 25,000 IU beta-carotene per serving.
Easy-to swallow softgel.
Benefits:
Serves as a precursor to vitamin A which is essential for normal, healthy vision, immune function, skin health and normal cell growth.*
Beta-carotene provides antioxidant protection helping to neutralize free radicals.*
Carotenoids alpha-carotene, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin and lutein provide synergistic benefits such as antioxidant protection, as well as support of skin and eye health.*
Ingredients
Betatene®
Betatene—Australia’s Own Natural Beta-Carotene
Monday, September 11th, 2017
Betatene Australia’s Own Natural Beta Carotene
Natural pink lagoons found in Australia contain an important health ingredient produced by algae, dunaliella salina. This article discusses the health benefits of algae beta-carotene and shows how betatene® from BASF can be incorporated into effective consumer solutions. By Dr Kai Lin Ek and Dr Ute Obermueller Jevic, scientific marketing managers, BASF Nutrition and Health
Betatene—Australia’s Own Natural Beta Carotene 1
With a growing appreciation globally for products that are ‘natural’ and ‘Australian’, BASF’s natural beta-carotene can well and truly meet this demand. This naturally occurring beta-carotene is derived from algae, Dunaliella salina, grown in open-air seawater lagoons at two BASF sites—in Whyalla (South Australia) and in Hutt Lagoon (Western Australia).
In these lagoons, Dunaliella salina is exposed to the full brunt of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation and has evolved a special mechanism for defending itself from the radiation’s damaging effects. As a protective mechanism to UV stress, the algae produces carotenoids, predominantly beta-carotene, which is then stored in lipid droplets within the algaes’ chloroplasts.
WHAT IS BETA-CAROTENE?
Beta-carotene is a naturally occurring, red-orange pigment found abundantly in foods like carrots, pumpkins as well as sweet potatoes and is the best known pro-vitamin A of all carotenoids. It is also traditionally considered to be the most important carotenoid in the human diet.
Beta-carotene can act as a filter of UV light, is an antioxidant and a modulator of cell growth that helps protect the body against the most common non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.
DELVING DEEPER INTO BETA-CAROTENE FROM ALGAE
‘Natural’ beta-carotene, such as that found in many fruits and vegetables or grown from algae contains a different mix of isomers compared to those produced synthetically. Specifically, algae-based beta-carotene contains almost equal amounts of trans and cis geometrical isomers of beta-carotene, and in particular the 9-cis isomer.
In contrast, beta-carotene from synthesis or fermentation only contains trans isomers. Isomers refer to molecules that have the same formula but a different shape, thus resulting in different properties.
The cis isomers of beta-carotene occur naturally in fruits, vegetables and algae; they can be formed during food preparation upon heating; during storage of supplements and during digestion in the human body. Considerable amounts of cis-isomers of beta-carotene are also present in various human and animal tissues.
Observations support the suggestion that beta-carotene isomers may possess isomer-specific biological actions. All-trans and 9-cis beta-carotene, in particular, have received the most attention because both are involved in gene regulation. While all-trans isomers have a higher potency in terms of vitamin-A activity, 9-cis beta-carotene appears to have better antioxidant activity and specific benefits in heart, eye, and skin.
9-CIS BETA-CAROTENE FOR SUPERIOR ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY
Studies from bench-top and animal experiments indicate 9-cis beta-carotene may be a better antioxidant than the all-trans isomer. In a human trial with asthma patients, supplementation with algae beta-carotene helped to prevent post-exercise symptoms. Antioxidant benefits of 9-cis beta-carotene were also shown in humans, although not yet in direct comparison with all-trans beta-carotene.
Thirty-four patients received a week of oral supplementation with a placebo or 64 mg/day beta-carotene. All patients given placebo showed a significant post-exercise reduction of more than 15 percent in their forced expiratory volume in one second. Of the 38 patients who received a daily dose of 64 mg of beta-carotene for one week, 53 percent were protected against exercise-induced airway symptoms.
The authors concluded that the results indicate that a daily dose of beta-carotene from an algae source exerts protection in some patients, most probably through antioxidant effects.
NUTRITIONAL SOLUTION FOR SUN PROTECTION
Betatene Nutritional Solution For Sun Protection
UV radiation exerts a number of detrimental effects to human skin. The most familiar one is an acute sunburn reaction, which is a reddening (erythema) and swelling (edema) of the skin developing within minutes or hours after excessive exposure to sunlight and tanning beds. Chronic exposure to UV radiation causes long-term skin damage like skin cancer and premature skin ageing.
While skin cancer is mainly due to exposure to UVB light (290-320 nm), exposure to UVA light (320-400 nm) leads to premature skin ageing, which manifests as fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and, in severe cases, precancerous lesions. UVA is less potent than UVB in causing acute skin responses but penetrates to the middle skin layer (dermis) and causes damage to the area where new skin cells are created.
Avoiding too much sun exposure and topical application of sunscreens prior to exposure represent the established strategies for protection against sunburn and skin damage. In recent years, however, providing additional nutritional protection of the skin has been discussed and among the substances that are being suggested for such a nutritional approach is beta-carotene.
Beta-carotene is a potent biological antioxidant. It is a strong singlet oxygen quencher in in vitro studies and experiments in animal models indicate that beta-carotene may provide skin photo protection in vivo.
UVB induced skin erythema is due to the formation of reactive oxygen species in irradiated skin and the antioxidative nature of beta-carotene is able to stop free radicals that otherwise would damage DNA, proteins and lipids. Studies show that oral intake beta-carotene accumulates in the skin and in addition to antioxidative effects has other photo-protective effects in high concentrations by absorbing and/or reflecting visible and UV light.
In a meta-analysis by Kopcke et al. (2008), the authors looked at human supplementation studies on dietary protection against sunburn using beta-carotene.
The authors concluded the following:
· Photo-protection induced by oral beta-carotene supplementation is always present homogenously in the whole skin compared to topical application which requires re-application and the worry of “missing a spot”;
· Protection using dietary supplementation of beta-carotene required a minimum of 10 weeks of supplementation and for every additional month of supplementation, the degree of protection increased;
· Nutritional supplementation is complementary to topical application of sunscreens for photo-protection and should be combined.
Notably, three of the seven studies highlighted in the meta-analysis used algae beta-carotene, and these studies showed the strongest results favouring the use of beta-carotene supplementation over a placebo in sunburn prevention.
OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS—HEART HEALTH AND EYE HEALTH
Atherosclerosis is a condition in most cardiovascular diseases, where the walls of the arteries become thick and stiff because of fatty deposit accumulation. In experimental and clinical studies, algae source 9-cis beta-carotene had positive effects on heart health. In arterial walls, it can inhibit the formation of foam cells from macrophages, which is a key process in atherosclerosis.
This was shown in an experimental study in mice using beta-carotene with 50 percent all-trans and 50 percent 9-cis isomers. Feeding algae extract increased beta-carotene levels in plasma and macrophages (both all-trans and 9-cis isomers) and it inhibited formation of pro-atherogenic foam cells.
In the same study, pure 9-cis beta-carotene as well as an extract of algae powder inhibited foam cell formation while pure all-trans beta-carotene failed to have an effect. Other carotenoids present in the algae extract including phytoene and phytofluene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and alpha-carotene were tested in comparison but were not as effective as 9-cis betacarotene or the algae extract.
In another mice study, researchers found that a diet containing natural carotenoids, rich in 9-cis beta-carotene, had the potential to inhibit atherosclerosis progression, particularly in a high-fat diet regime.
In patients with cardiovascular disease, 9-cis betacarotene in combination with drug therapy improved HDL-cholesterol levels. This was observed by Shaish et al. (2006) where 20 fibrate-treated men with plasma HDL-cholesterol levels below 40 mg/dl were given 60 mg beta-carotene/day, containing all-trans and 9-cis betacarotene at a one to one ratio. The results show that a combination treatment of fibrate plus 9-cis beta-carotene amplifies the effect of the drug on HDL-cholesterol levels.
Several studies have suggested that 9-cis beta-carotene, as a precursor of 9-cis-retinal and all-trans-retinal, could also have therapeutic applications in vision loss. In patients with retinitis pigmentosa, the leading cause of incurable inherited blindness in the developed world, algae source 9-cis beta-carotene improved eye (retina) function which was shown in a clinical trial by Rotenstreich et al. (2013).
The authors concluded that 9-cis beta-carotene may represent a new therapeutic approach for some patients with retinitis pigmentosa. This finding is consistent with recent reports of significant functional and structural improvements after treatment in mouse-model experimental studies.
For retinal dystrophy leading to night blindness, in another small human trial by Rotenstreich et al. (2010) there was an improvement in visual function and structure after supplementation of 60mg/day algae beta-carotene containing an equal ratio of trans to cis isomers for 90 days.
All of the subjects showed significant improvements in peripheral visual field and a highly significant improvement in rod cell recovery rates. While the precise mechanism of the observed beneficial effect has not yet been established, it indicates potential for algae beta-carotene therapy in yet another area of eye health.
BETATENE—BASF’S TRULY NATURAL MIXED CAROTENOIDS
Sourced from marine algae and grown in saltwater lagoons in Australia, the carotenoids are harvested free of chemical solvents, and are carefully extracted and formulated using natural plant oils.
Betatene is cultivated using the most natural manufacturing process of a beta-carotene without human interference on its carotenoid profile or mix. Betatene provides a unique blend of carotenoids similar to that found in fruits and vegetables. While beta-carotene is the dominant carotenoid, also naturally present are alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and crytoxanthin.
Approved in all major markets and meeting all standards, Betatene contains up to 90 percent beta-carotene and thereof 37 percent 9-cis beta-carotene (best ratio 63:37). It is available as cold water dispersible (CWD) powders for beverage applications, oily dispersions for application in food and soft capsules as well as direct compressible (DC) powders for tablet and hard gelatin capsule applications.
In addition, Betatene is also safe for use as a colour in many foods, and has shown excellent stability in target food and beverage applications. With decades of use history, proven science-based findings and produced under BASF’s highest quality standards, this well-known natural ingredient with its wide spectrum of health benefits can bring better well-being and improve health of consumers all over the world.
Zinc is an essential trace mineral required for numerous biochemical and physiological processes in the body. Zinc is important for healthy functioning of all organs. It is essential for more than 30 enzyme reactions that control a variety of functions. Zinc is an important component of superoxide dismutase (SOD), a major protective antioxidant enzyme. Zinc-dependent enzymes are involved in growth, immunity, and tissue repair.* Zinc is especially important for healthy functioning of the prostate and the male reproductive system, and for normal, healthy immune function.* L-OptiZinc® is a unique, patented form of methionine-bound zinc which has been shown in numerous studies to be better absorbed, retained longer and be more effective than other forms of zinc.*
Features:
Provides the trace mineral zinc bound to the amino acid methionine.
Studies show L-OptiZinc® is absorbed significantly better than other forms of zinc.
The only premium zinc supplement FDA-approved safe for human nutrition.
Unlike other forms of zinc absorption of L-OptiZinc® is not affected by dietary fiber and does not have a negative effect on copper absorption/status.
Benefits:
Better absorption means greater bioavailability and utilization of zinc.*
L-OptiZinc® helps support antioxidant defenses by helping to increase the activity of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide L-OptiZinc® help support normal, healthy growth, specifically the release and activity of growth hormone requires zinc*.
Studies show zinc is essential for insulin production, therefore is required to support healthy blood glucose levels.*
Numerous studies show zinc is required for normal, healthy immune function.
L-OptiZinc® being better absorbed and retained by the body longer will have a greater impact on immune function.*
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L-OptiZinc® Additional
L-OptiZinc® is a unique mineral chelate that pairs zinc with the amino acid L-methionine. Research studies show that L-OptiZinc® is better absorbed than other forms of zinc and that plasma levels remain higher compared to other zinc forms. Zinc is an essential mineral involved in many cellular functions including muscle function, aging, skin and immune health.
ELEMENTAL ZINC FROM L-OPTIZINC®
20%
COMPLEX OF ZINC AND METHIONINE
1:1
BETTER ABSORPTION THAN ZINC OXIDE
24%
BETTER RETENTION THAN ZINC OXIDE
21%
WHY L-OPTIZINC®
L-OptiZinc® is zinc mono-L-methionine with superior absorption, retention and antioxidant and cell protectant properties compared to other forms of zinc tested. L-OptiZinc® is 1:1 complex of zinc and methionine, an amino acid that is well-absorbed by the body. L-OptiZinc® offers benefits for dietary supplements and food and beverages.
Superior absorption and retention
Superior antioxidant properties
Superior cellular protection
Multiple health benefits — from immune function to skin health
SUPERIOR PROTECTION FROM A SUPERIOR ZINC
Zinc Methionine is Better Absorbed and Retained Longer in Tissue Then Other Popular Zinc Supplements Tested
L-OptiZinc®'s superior absorption and retention over other forms of zinc may help increase its health-promoting benefits as these benefits are highly dependent on the amount of zinc that actually is absorbed and utlized by the body.
Preclinical research shows that L-OptiZinc® has superior antioxidant properties to several other forms of zinc.
AlchePharma Poly-4X is a supplement that contains Oligonol, a low-molecular-weight polyphenol derived from a combination of lychee fruit (85%) and green tea (15%). Supported by 30 human clinical trials, Oligonol has numerous health benefits, including reducing visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles and brown spots, improving endurance and energy levels, supporting healthy blood circulation, protecting against free radical damage, and helping the body manage inflammation.
Poly-4X is rich in polyphenols, a beneficial plant compound known for its antioxidant and anti-aging properties. Through studies by pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers, we have learned that the lychee fruit in Poly-4X has many health and beauty benefits. By stimulating blood flow, Poly-4X's Oligonol is believed to increase anti-aging properties and improve skin conditions. Tests have shown that the supplement can reduce facial breakouts, acne, and the appearance of wrinkles and freckles on female test subjects. Over time, women who consumed Poly-4X's Oligonol claimed to notice better skin elasticity, making them appear more vibrant, healthy, and youthful.
Poly-4X's Oligonol has also been shown to have potential in reducing visceral fat, a hallmark of metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of coronary heart disease. In a clinical trial, participants who took 100 mg/day of Poly-4X's Oligonol for 10 weeks saw a 12% reduction in visceral fat, while the placebo group showed no change.
In addition, Poly-4X's Oligonol has shown potential in sports recovery by reducing fatigue after exercise, increasing endurance, and reducing levels of pro-inflammatory markers. By improving blood flow, more oxygen is delivered to the muscles, and more waste is removed, preventing fatigue.
Oligonol supplementation may also help regulate body temperature and sweat loss, making it a natural way to boost performance in high heat and high-stress situations for athletes.
Research has shown that taking Poly-4X's Oligonol could limit the sun's damaging UVB rays, preventing sun-induced skin aging and skin cancer. Oligonol suppresses inflammation and enhances the body's natural antioxidant defenses, protecting the skin from UVB damage.
Lastly, in a study of six healthy male volunteers, Oligonol significantly decreased uric acid excretion and clearance while reducing the concentration of uric acid.
Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the Human body. It is the main component of all the connective tissue in the body. It makes up the connective tissue of the skin, which gives the skin its firmness, elasticity, and renewal of skin cells. Collagen also the main component in the makeup of hair and nails.
The human body is made up of many joints. These joints are essential to movement and our ability to undertake daily tasks. Collagen makes up the connective tissue in the joints; the bones, ligaments, tendons and the skeletal muscles themselves are predominantly made up of collagen.
Collagen also is found in the smooth muscle tissues in the body. Such as the blood vessels, digestive tract, heart, gallbladder, kidneys and bladder.
Features:
Type I Collagen is the most abundant form of Collagen found in the human body.
Hydrolyzed form of Collagen; a broken down gelatin that provides your body with easily digestible amino acids and functional peptides (2 or more amino acids bonded together).
Type I Collagen is important, particularly in bone, skin, hair, and connective tissue, like ligaments.
Type I Collagen is the most important Collagen for hair, skin, and nails, as it makes up 90% of them.
Type III Collagen provides tensile strength and integrity for many of the hollow organs in the body that must have tensile strength, and also large blood vessels, both types of tissues that must withstand stretching.
Type III Collagen is also found in many other tissues that are associated with Type I Collagen, such as bone, cartilage, dentin, tendons, skin, and other connective tissues.
Type III Collagen helps form arterial walls, which is important in cardiovascular health.
Other Features:
20g Collagen Peptides per serving
Grass-fed bovine collagen
Non-GMO
Unflavored, Unsweetened
Mixes instantly
No Gluten, Dairy, or Soy
No fillers or Artificial Ingredients
Benefits:
Helps to strengthen and firm elastin in the dermis layer of skin, providing an anti- aging *
Strengthens extracellular matrix and helps to form fibroblast to create new skin *
Helps to improve the recovery time in healing wounds, cuts or burns on the skin.*
Supports a healthy inflammation response, helping to reduce inflammation in those with autoimmune *
Supports joint function and mobility, helping to improve range of motion.*
Strengthens connective tissue and helps aid recovery from physical stress or *
May help improve overall joint mobility, agility and strength in those with *
Helps to fight against free-radical damage in skin, protecting melanocytes which supports an even *
Helps to improve digestion by stimulating stomach acids, repairing the lining of the intestinal tract, and also aiding in the absorption of nutrients.*
Suggested Use: Add one (1) level scoop to 8-10oz. of chilled water or preferred beverage in a shaker cup and mix for about 5 seconds. Drink and enjoy a shake each day.
Vitamin E is a collective name for a group of eight different compounds; alpha, beta, gamma and delta-tocopherol and alpha, beta, gamma and delta-tocotrienol. Until recently, most vitamin E supplements only contained alpha-tocopherol-one of the most active forms of vitamin E. Several studies have been published that demonstrate the importance of consuming the entire family of vitamin E compounds, as they each have specific biochemical and physiological effects that benefit the body. Perfect E features the complete family of vitamin E compounds. It also contains the patented Tocomin® brand of tocotrienols. This brand of tocotrienols has been used in clinical studies and shown to be a superior source of complete tocotrienols.Features:• Contains 400 IU alpha-tocopherol.• Mixed tocopherols including 400 mg of gamma-tocopherol.• Tocotrienols from Patented Tocomin® brand tocotrienols is a true full spectrum palm tocotrienol complex with the highest ratio of alpha-, beta-, gamma, and delta-tocotrienols; guaranteed non-GMO!• Easy to swallow softgelBenefits:• Provides synergistic benefits of all vitamin E compounds.• Thousands of studies have been published demonstrating the benefits of alpha-tocopherol. Provides cardiovascular and antioxidant support.*• Unlike alpha-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol has the ability to protect against nitrogen-based free radicals.* This type of free radical plays an important role in diseases associated with chronic inflammation.*• Whereas alpha-tocopherol helps neutralize already formed free radicals, gamma-tocopherol helps reduce their production.*• High amounts of alpha-tocopherol have the ability to deplete the body of gamma-tocopherol; hence the importance of taking both.• Tocotrienols have been shown to support normal, healthy cholesterol levels.*• Tocotrienols help support normal blood-clotting.*• Normal, healthy cell growth is supported by tocotrieniols.*
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Lecithin is a natural emulsifier found in many foods. It is often found in foods such as mayonnaise (mixture of fat and water-soluble substance) where eggs which contain lecithin act as an emulsifying agent to keep them mixed together rather than separated such as what happens in a mixture of oil and vinegar due to a lack of an emulsifier like lecithin. Our lecithin is derived from soybeans. Lecithin from soy is an excellent source of phospholipids. These compounds play important structural and functional roles in the cell, particularly the cell membrane. About 60% of the dry weight of the brain is composed of phospholipids, hence their importance in brain structure and function. As part of the structure of brain cell membranes, phospholipids help support neurotransmitter and hormone function, as they provide the environment that cells need for cell to cell communication and overall cell function. Phosphatidylcholine is a good source of choline, which is needed to support neurotransmitter production, essential for the normal, healthy functioning of the nervous system. Lecithin has also been studied for its role in helping to support healthy cholesterol metabolism, fat digestion and metabolism, thereby providing support for healthy cholesterol levels.*
Benefits:
Excellent source of phosphatidylcholine (PC), an important phospholipid that is a significant component of the cell membrane particularly that of nerve cells including the brain.
PC is also a source of choline which is used by the body to make the important neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Lecithin is also a source of other phospholipids including phosphatidylinositol and phosphatidylethanolamine. Both of these compounds are critical to normal, healthy cell function.*
Phosphatidylcholine provides a source of choline which the body uses to manufacture acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in numerous neurological mechanisms including cell
to cell communication, particularly as it relates to learning and short term memory.*
PC levels have been shown to decline with age, therefore supplementation becomes even more important as we age.*
PC has also been shown to help support normal, healthy liver and gall bladder function.*
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MSM is a naturally occurring compound which contains sulfur and methyl (CH3) groups.
MSM is involved in a variety of biological functions, including the maintenance of collagen integrity, and it nutritionally supports the formation of healthy connective tissue, particularly that of the joints. MSM also helps support healthy hair, skin and nails. OptiMSM® is the highest quality, purest and most widely used form of MSM in the dietary supplement industry.*
Features:
OptiMSM® is a proprietary form of U.S.A.-made methylsulfonylmethane. It is the purest form available and exceeds all customer specifications in this area. Every batch is tested for water content, residual DMSO and also heavy metals which are important under California Prop 65
Every batch is made in an US-based single-purpose facility in Vancouver, WA. This eliminates the potential for cross-contamination and reduces the chance of impurities.
OptiMSM® is distilled for purity compared to other forms which use other less effective means to eliminate impurities (typically crystallization).
Only OptiMSM® has built the market for this material in the last 5 years. All of the important published safety and efficacy studies have been funded by Bergstrom Nutrition.
Benefits:
OptiMSM® as a sulfur containing compound has been shown in several peer-reviewed studies to help support the structure of joint tissue. This stability allows for improved joint function.*
OptiMSM® by supplying needed sulfur, helps improve the overall health of joints, including the support of a normal, healthy inflammatory response.*
OptiMSM® helps support healthy liver detoxification, helping the body get rid of potential toxins.*
Clinical studies show OptiMSM® helps support a healthy immune response to environmental allergens.*
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Aging is a major contributing factor to the issues associated with prostate health. The prostate gland is a walnut-shaped gland that surrounds the urethra, for this reason, any inflammation of the prostate may result in urinary-related problems i.e. difficulty urinating, painful urination, etc. Saw palmetto has been studied and shown to help support prostate health via several different mechanisms of action. Clinical trials have demonstrated the beneficial properties of the active ingredients found in saw palmetto. Most of the clinical research done on saw palmetto has been carried out using European standardized extracts of saw palmetto. European standardized saw palmetto unlike other types, is grown, processed, extracted, etc. using the most stringent standards in the nutraceutical industry. It is b cause of these standards, that European standardized saw palmetto is able to provide the beneficial effects associated with its use.†
Features
Standardized Saw Palmetto from EuroMed, a world leader in the manufacturing of European standardized herbs.
Standardized to 85-95% fatty acids and sterols in a liquid softgel.
Also available in 160mg potency.
Benefits
Saw Palmetto Berry Extract is used to support a healthy prostate.†
Its primary mode of action involves supporting healthy testosterone metabolism, in part by maintaining healthy 5-alpha-reductase enzyme activity and receptor binding.†
Clinical studies have shown Saw Palmetto helps to support the normal activity of 5-alpha reductase enzyme thereby supporting normal, healthy levels of DHT (dihydrotestosterone). Saw palmetto also influences the binding of DHT to prostate cells, which helps support normal, healthy prostate cell structure and function.†
In a recently published JAMA meta-analysis of 18 clinical studies involving over 3,000 men, Saw Palmetto extract was shown to provide important urologic support by promoting healthy urinary function.†
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The general presumption is we should get our nutrients from foods that are organically grown, locally picked, and in their fully ripened state. Anyone who has plucked a tree-ripened orange right from the tree would certainly agree that this as an ideal choice for Vitamin C. As less than 10% of the population manages to consume even close to the dietary recommendation for fresh fruit and vegetables, our Whole Food Vitamin C steps in to provide an efficacious dose of Vitamin C with the added benefits of phytonutrients and enzymes found in the natural food form.
Features
Non-GMO and Vegan Certified.
500mg Vitamin C per serving from acerola extract, as ascorbic acid, and from our Whole Food Complex Blend.
900mg Whole Food Complex Blend.
60mg Probiotic and Enzyme Blend (Acid Stable Protease, Protease, Amylase, Bromelain, Cellulase, Glucoamylase, Papain, Lactobacillus Plantarum (500 million CFU‡), Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae).
Free of major food allergens.
Contains NO: dairy, wheat, gluten, eggs, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
Whole Food, Simple and Clean Excipients.
Benefits
Whole Food Vitamin C supplies whole food nutrition, including acerola cherry extract, citrus bioflavonoids (hespederin), rose hips powder, and more.
Aids in strengthening antioxidant protection and provides for better immune system support.†
Twenty-three powdered, organically grown fruits and vegetables add supporting antioxidants, vitamins and nutrient cofactors.†
Live probiotics and enzymes to support healthy digestion and aid innate immunity.†
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The macula is a portion of the retina responsible for central and fine vision. The macula pigments are predominantly composed of three carotenoids: lutein, zeaxanthin, and mesozeaxanthin. FloraGlo® is a natural source of both lutein and zeaxanthin; mesozeaxanthin is generated from lutein and zeaxanthin within the retina. The dual nature of these plant pigments as blue-light filters and antioxidants has been extensively researched. Numerous studies support their safety and efficacy in supporting healthy vision.† Bilberry is added to provide synergistic benefits such as antioxidant and structural support.†
Features
Contains the patented and trademarked FloraGLO® lutein extracted from marigolds.
FloraGlo® is a good source of lutein and zeaxanthin and provides ratios similar to those found in green vegetables.
Bilberry extract is included for its synergistic effects.
Gluten-free
Benefits
Lutein is a member of the carotenoid family. It accumulates in the macula portion of the retina and helps filter blue light thereby protecting the macula; part of the eye responsible for focus and fine vision.†
This protection has been shown to help reduce the risk of macular degeneration.†
Zeaxanthin is another important carotenoid that is chemically similar to lutein and works synergistically with lutein to help reduce the risk for macular degeneration.†
Bilberry contains anthocyanosides, which provide antioxidant protection and help support normal, healthy eye structure. Bilberry helps protect the integrity of the small blood vessels that supply the eyes.†
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FloraGLO® Lutein FOR Eye Health (by Kemin)
Your eyesight is precious and indispensable. It allows you to see your loved ones, visualize ideas and enjoy every moment to the fullest. But as you age, your visual health may naturally decline. Various eye conditions, including cataracts or age related macular degeneration (AMD) may also appear overtime due to family history or environmental factors.
FloraGLO® Lutein is a natural ingredient for vision supplements. Backed by over 20 years of research, it's one of the safest, most trusted lutein brands. FloraGLO Lutein is an extract from marigold flowers, providing the same absorbable form of lutein found in common foods, such as kale, spinich, corn and peppers.
How DOES FLORAGLO LUTEIN BENEFIT EYE HEALTH?
FloraGLO Lutein is scientifically proven to protect our eyes from visible light, known as blue light. It is most widely known for eye health due to a groundbreaking study known as the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) – a study which used FloraGLO Lutein.
As the number one researched lutein brand worldwide, FloraGLO Lutein has an unsurpassed reputation for trust and performance in the market.
From Flower to Formula
Kemin uses only the best growing and harvesting practices to cultivate its elite dietary ingredients. Our proprietary lutein manufacturing process has been developed and refined over the last 20 years.
Our marigold flowers are grown in India, meticulously handpicked, and extracted resulting in marigold oleoresin which is shipped to Kemin headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa where it is further processes into unesterified (free) FloraGLO Lutein. Each step of the manufacturing process is carefully controlled to ensure a quality naturally-sourced lutein.
Kemin’s Commitment To FloraGLO Lutein Science
FloraGLO was the first lutein brand introduced into the global marketplace and has maintained its status as the gold standard for over two decades. FloraGLO was the chosen lutein ingredient in the largest lutein supplementation trial to date, the prestigious Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) by the National Institutes of Health’s National Eye Institute.
Science backed, not borrowed
The efficacy of FloraGLO Lutein is unparalleled, as compared with other lutein brands and as demonstrated in human clinical trials time and time again. The global vitamin and dietary supplement market relies on clinical evidence in order to differentiate products in the marketplace. It's critical for manufacturers to formulate with ingredients that have clinical evidence to substantiate health benefits, which is why so many choose FloraGLO.
Superior absorption and bioavailability
FloraGLO Lutein is clinically-tested to increase and maintain MPOD (the measurement of macular pigment density in the macula.) FloraGLO Lutein is the same free-form found in common fruits and vegetables. Because it is free form, it is more easily absorbed by the body.
FloraGLO Lutein in powder form is produced with DSM’s Actilease ® microencapsulation technology, a proprietary process that combines superior bioavailabity, excellent stability and very low extrusion losses - providing lower overages and smaller tablets.
Not all lutein is the same
Researchers, eye care professionals and leading supplement manufacturers from around the globe rely on the consistent quality, safety and proven efficacy profile of FloraGLO Lutein.
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We are so proud of our AP PRO SERIES H|S|N with Revytalyze 5 ™, knowing that it represents the incredible power of collaboration and innovation. We worked hand-in-hand with the creators of Bonita V to create a product that will provide collagen and hair follicle support in a single, easy-to-use tablet. Our vegetarian product is shipped directly from AlchePharma Distribution, so you can trust that you will receive the highest quality product and the best possible customer service. The secret to our success lies in our use of coenzyme nutrients in biologically active forms, which means that your body won't need to work as hard to process them on its own. We also focus on vital nutrients for circulation and connective tissue support, which is essential for promoting healthy hair, skin, and nails. We're always striving for excellence and innovation, and we believe that this commitment is evident in every aspect of our product. We're here to help you achieve your best self, with a product that is designed to support your overall health and wellbeing.
We're excited to share that we've developed an awesome product that can help you achieve thicker and fuller hair, more youthful-looking skin, and stronger nails! It's suitable for anyone, regardless of gender, and we've taken extra steps to ensure that it's super efficient and provides all the essential nutrients your body needs.
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Vitamin A (as Palmitate) 5000 IU ,Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) 65mg ,Riboflavin 5mg ,Niacin (as Nicotinic Acid) 5mg ,Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate (P5P)) 5mg ,Folate (from 5-MTHF Methyltetrahydrofolic acid Calcium Salt) 200mcg ,Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 50mcg ,Biotin 5mg ,Pantothenic acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 55mg ,MSM 555mg ,Horsetail Herb Extract 75mg ,DMAE Bitartrate 50mg ,Inositol 35mg ,Alpha Lipoic Acid 30mg ,Grape Seed Extract 30mg ,Proprietary Blend: Revytalyz 5™ 130mg ( Foti Root, Hyaluronic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Gotu Kola Aerial, Bioperine ) Di-calcium hosphate (mineral), modified cellulose, vegetable stearic acid, sodium croscarmellose, sodium copper chlorphyllin, organic rice extract, silicon dioxide and aqueous cellulose coating.
AlchePharma presents an innovative formula with some of the best natural antifungals available, with the added absorptive properties of DMSO ( Dimethylsulfoxide ).
