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In research supported by the National Institute of Health, the theory as to why Calcium Citrate shows superior absorption to Calcium Carbonate is elucidated in an excerpt from the study:  Comparison of the absorption of calcium carbonate and calcium citrate after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass "Several studies have shown that the absorption of calcium carbonate is more dependent on gastric acid secretion than calcium citrate [31–36]. A previous study in healthy, postmenopausal women with varying degrees of gastric acid secretion reported a 2.5-fold higher intestinal calcium absorption following a single test load of calcium citrate than calcium carbonate [37]."  Published online 2009 May 13. doi: 10.1007/s11695-009-9850-6   The process of building and maintaining bone structure involves numerous biochemical and physiological processes. Osteoblasts and osteoclasts are the two primary types of bone cells involved in maintaining skeletal structure. Osteoblasts are responsible for bone mineralization (building new bone). Osteoclasts are responsible for secreting acid and enzymes that help dissolve “old” bone tissue into calcium and other components, some of which may be reused by the body. The balance of building and breaking down bone involves a complex interplay between various nutrients, hormones, and other biochemicals. Our Calcium Citrate formula with Vitamin D is designed to provide the structural components, as well as help support the complex processes involved in building and maintaining strong, healthy bone structure.†   Features Provides calcium as citrate. Contains added Vitamin D for its role in supporting healthy bone structure.†   Benefits Promotes bone growth, density, and strength.† Calcium has been approved by the FDA for the prevention of osteoporosis.† Calcium citrate is a highly bioavailable form of calcium for supporting the normal, healthy structure of bone tissue.† Vitamin D helps support calcium absorption and reduces the amount of calcium lost from bone (bone resorption). Vitamin D plays many important roles in the body, several of which involve supporting bone health.†   LABEL

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Chromium is a trace mineral that helps potentiate insulin function, therefore helps support carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. Several studies have shown that chromium helps support glucose levels already in the normal range, in individuals with impaired glucose tolerance. The mechanisms by which chromium works are not completely understood. We know from animal and human studies that when given a chromium deficient diet, we see abnormal glucose metabolism, increased blood glucose, and impaired insulin function. Chromium in the form of chromium picolinate is chromium bound to (chelated to) picolinic acid, a compound that seems to enhance the absorption of chromium which is typically poorly absorbed. Chromium picolinate has been shown to be better absorbed and more bioavailable than chromium chloride, but slightly less than chromium polynicotinate.†   Features Chromium bound to (chelated to) picolinic acid. Clinical studies on safety and efficacy. 200mcg per capsule.   Benefits Studies show chromium picolinate is better absorbed than chromium chloride (non-chelated).† Research studies show chromium picolinate helps support blood glucose and cholesterol levels already in the normal range.† Beneficial to individuals who consume mostly refined foods and or have impaired glucose tolerance.† Some studies, however, not strong, show chromium picolinate may help support lean body mass and reduce body fat.†   LABEL

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Chromium is an essential trace mineral required by the body in very small amounts.  The biologically active form of chromium known as GTF (Glucose Tolerance Factor) is a complex of chromium and the B-vitamin niacin.  Several forms of chromium exist, but ChromeMate® (generically called chromium nicotinate, chromium polynicotinate or niacin-bound chromium) is the only patented niacin-bound chromium complex backed by significant scientific research.  ChromeMate® closely resembles GTF and, therefore has similar biological activity.  Chromium has been shown to be important for proper insulin function, nutrient metabolism, normal energy production, and promotion of healthy body weight and lean body mass.* Features: Provides 200 mcg of chromium from niacin bound ChromeMate® per capsule. Efficacy and safety backed by numerous scientific studies. A unique niacin-bound chromium complex that supports the bioavailability and biological activity of chromium. Studies have shown that ChromeMate® is 18-times more bioactive than other forms of niacin-bound chromium Studies show ChromeMate® is absorbed and retained 600% better than chromium chloride and 300% better than chromium picolinate. Benefits: ChromeMate® helps potentiate (support) the action of insulin in the body. Insulin is a vital hormone responsible for transporting glucose and other nutrients into cells, and maintaining healthy blood sugar and blood lipid levels.* Studies show that ChromeMate® (by supporting lipid and cholesterol metabolism) helps maintain cholesterol levels (total, LDL and HDL) already in the normal range.* ChromeMate® helps support healthy blood glucose, insulin and triglyceride levels as well as HgbA1C (marker of long-term blood glucose control).  These are all markers used to measure risk for metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes.* Clinical studies using ChromeMate® show that it helps support lean body mass and healthy body fat levels.*

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AlchePharma’s  Potassium as an amino acid complex offers a 99mg Potassium tablet of superior absorption.  This binding of the mineral to an amino acid complex offers a way to boost the assimilation of many minerals including potassium. This product also contains No sugar, salt, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors, or flavors

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Mineralized algae, Aquamin®, is collected in the pristine Arctic waters of Iceland. It is rich in calcium, magnesium and more than 72 trace minerals. A growing body of evidence shows that Aquamin® helps to mineralize bone cells, and supports bone density and strength. * Bone mineralization is further enhanced when taken with Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2. * Our Organic Whole Food Algae-Based Calcium formula is designed to provide the structural components, as well as help support the complex processes involved in building and maintaining strong, healthy bone structure. *     Features: • USDA Organic and VEGAN Certified • 1,000 mg Algae Calcium per serving (Featuring Aquamin®, a premium, trademarked source of Icelandic mineralized red algae) • 70 mg Magnesium per serving • 25 mcg Vitamin D3 sourced from organic algae • 100 mcg Vitamin K2, from natto, as menaquinone-7 • 72 trace minerals to improve the absorption of calcium, including strontium, boron and vanadium • Free of major food allergens, Contains NO: milk, egg, fish, shellfish, wheat, gluten, peanuts, soy, tree nuts • Whole Food, Non GMO, Simple and Clean Excipients.     Benefits: • Calcium recommended by the FDA for the prevention of osteoporosis. * • Aquamin® has been clinically shown to be superior to other forms of calcium for aiding bone growth, density, tensile strength, and reducing serum levels of calcium. * • Aquamin® has exhibited the ability for sufferers of osteoarthritis to reduce Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) use by up to 50%. * • Vitamin D3 effectively raises blood levels of vitamin D, a fat soluble nutrient that helps support calcium absorption, and reduces the amount of calcium lost from bone (bone resorption). * • Vitamin K2 increases the body’s formation of osteocalcin, which helps calcium bind to the bone matrix. The binding of calcium is critical to the growth and strength of bones. * • K2 deficiency exists in approximately 97% of Americans, Organic Plant Calcium contains an efficacious dose of K2 addressing this concern. * • Vitamin K2 also increases the formation of a protein (Matrix GLA-Protein) which regulates the amount of calcium present in arterial walls. This helps maintain the elasticity and overall health of arteries. *

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AlchePharma offers SelenoExcell® in capsules which provides 200 mcg of selenium with a full composition of seleno compounds including selenomethionine and selenocysteine. This is a natural form of selenium in 100% organically bound form.   Selenium is an essential trace mineral that is required for many important biochemical functions in the body.  In humans, selenium functions as a coenzyme for the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase.  Glutathione peroxidase helps neutralize harmful peroxide free radicals.  Selenium also plays an important role in the production of thyroid hormones.  Selenium is a coenzyme for the enzymes which are responsible for the synthesis of thyroid hormones.  These enzymes are important for the regulation of basal metabolic rate (resting metabolic rate-rate at which you burn calories).  Studies show SelenoExcell® helps support the body’s antioxidant defenses and contributes to the growth of normal, healthy cells.*   Features: Provides 200 mcg of selenium. Natural form of selenium in 100% organically bound form. Yeast converts inorganic (low bioavailability) forms of selenium into organic (high bioavailability) forms. SelenoExcell® provides a full composition of seleno compounds including selenomethionine and selenocysteine. FDA has approved health claims for selenium that indicate it may be helpful in preventing certain cancers. SelenoExcell® has been selected as the sole intervention agent in a series of cancer prevention (colon, lung and prostate) and health related studies. Based on a Clinical Trial Agreement with The National Cancer Institute, leading research teams have selected SelenoExcell® based on its certification as 100% organically bound selenium and strictly controlled quality and production parameters. Benefits: Provides a well absorbed, highly bioavailable form of this important trace mineral. Studies show selenium works synergistically with vitamin E to provide antioxidant support helping protect healthy cells, particularly red blood cells from free radical damage.* The broad composition of seleno compounds increases the absorption and bioavailability. Selenium helps support the functioning of the powerful antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GPX). GPX helps neutralize damaging peroxide radicals, which can potentially cause damage to healthy cells and their DNA.* Studies show a high intake of selenium helps support a healthy prostate by promoting normal, healthy prostate cell growth.* Adequate intake of selenium helps support normal, healthy thyroid function and a healthy metabolism.* Label  

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Background: The typical U.S. diet is lacking in the essential mineral magnesium. Most people do not consume even the minimum recommended daily value of this important nutrient. For some individuals, higher amounts of magnesium are required due to increased activity levels/energy requirements, presence of chronic disease, etc. Magnesium is an essential mineral that is a required cofactor for well over 300 chemical reactions in the body. In all, magnesium takes part in more chemical reactions than any other nutrient. Our Gold Standard Magnesium is from Albion labs, and consists of magnesium lysyl glycinate. Albion Labs manufactures premium chelated minerals and have been the subject of numerous research studies.* Features: Albion labs magnesium lysyl glycinate which bonds magnesium to the amino acids lysine and glycine. 400 mg elemental magnesium per serving. Superior absorption and bioavailability. Benefits: Provides a superior source of magnesium, a major mineral which serves as a cofactor for well over 300 biochemical reactions.* Magnesium is required for nutrient metabolism and energy production, muscle function and works synergistically with calcium, where calcium is responsible for muscle contraction and magnesium, muscle relaxation.* Magnesium is also essential for maintaining a normal, healthy blood pressure, and is required for the synthesis of DNA and RNA, cell membrane function and the activity of hormones, neurotransmitters and other cellular regulators.* Supplement Facts  

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