AlchePharma's Orange Chewable 500 mg vitamin c is a delightful combo of non-acidic sodium ascorbate with traditional ascorbic acid. This combo provides a gentler enamel-friendly 500 mg high potency orange-flavored chewable.   Vitamin C is an essential water-soluble vitamin with many important functions in the body. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an important cofactor for the production and stability of collagen. The stability and strength of connective tissue, blood vessels, etc. depend upon vitamin C. The body’s ability to manufacture neurotransmitters as well as L-carnitine (required for fat metabolism) depends upon optimal intake of vitamin C. In addition to its role in manufacturing important biological compounds, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and helps support normal, healthy immune function. Rose hips, in addition to being an excellent source of vitamin C, contain a wide range of beneficial phytochemicals including polyphenols such as anthocyanins as well as beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein. These biologically-active compounds provide a synergistic affect, helping to provide structural and functional support to major body systems including the cardiovascular, immune and neurological systems.† Features High potency vitamin C including 500 mg. Chewable Gluten free.   Benefits Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis and stability of collagen, the underlying structure of bone, skin, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels and other body tissue.†  Vitamin C is an essential cofactor for the manufacturing of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and epinephrine, essential for the normal, healthy functioning of the nervous system.† The transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria of the cell where they are used to make energy (ATP) requires L-carnitine which cannot be manufactured without vitamin C.† Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant helping to neutralize peroxyl and hydroxyl free radicals as well as regenerating the antioxidants vitamin E and glutathione back to their reduced forms (form in which they serve as antioxidants).† Vitamin C helps to limit the production of nitrosamines from nitrites found in foods such as hot dogs, bacon and cold cuts. Nitrosamines have been shown to be potentially harmful to the body.† Vitamin C is essential for a healthy immune system. Histamine is secreted by the body in response to allergens and infections. Vitamin C has been shown to help support normal, healthy levels of histamine. In addition, vitamin C supports healthy levels of interferon and normal, healthy white blood cell activity; both critical to healthy immune function.†   Label

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Lepidium meyenii, commonly known as Maca, and sometimes referred to as Peruvian Ginseng, is an edible cruciferous vegetable that is Native to the high Andes mountains of Central Peru. The edible root of Maca is harvested, typically dried, then can be formed into a raw powder, and sometimes gelatinized or formed then into an extract, then encapsulated. The taste of the powdered form of Maca Root is described as Earthy and Nutty, typically added to smoothies or other foods for its benefits. Maca Root can be considered highly nutritious due to its high amount of some essential vitamins and minerals. Benefits: Studies on Maca Root have shown to improve fertility in Men, also may help with increasing Libido in both Men and Women, therefore potentially improving sexual dysfunction. Potentially can have mood-enhancing benefits, especially on post-menopasual women. Studies performed on post menopausal women who consistently took Maca, showed to have improvements of reduced anxiety and depression. Maca's Flavonoid content is believed to have partial involvement in its mood benefits. Maca's nutrient rich profile may help boost energy levels as it has been traditionally used to boost energy levels in Peruvian Medicine Evidence has shown that Maca may help improve exercise endurance and performance.

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Lepidium meyenii, commonly known as Maca, and sometimes referred to as Peruvian Ginseng, is an edible cruciferous vegetable that is Native to the high Andes mountains of Central Peru. The edible root of Maca is harvested, typically dried, then can be formed into a raw powder, and sometimes gelatinized or formed then into an extract, then encapsulated. The taste of the powdered form of Maca Root is described as Earthy and Nutty, typically added to smoothies or other foods for its benefits. Maca Root can be considered highly nutritious due to its high amount of some essential vitamins and minerals. Benefits: Studies on Maca Root have shown to improve fertility in Men, also may help with increasing Libido in both Men and Women, therefore potentially improving sexual dysfunction. Potentially can have mood-enhancing benefits, especially on post-menopasual women. Studies performed on post menopausal women who consistently took Maca, showed to have improvements of reduced anxiety and depression. Maca's Flavonoid content is believed to have partial involvement in its mood benefits. Maca's nutrient rich profile may help boost energy levels as it has been traditionally used to boost energy levels in Peruvian Medicine Evidence has shown that Maca may help improve exercise endurance and performance.

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Ocimum tenuflorum, more commonly referred to as Holy Basil or Tulsi, is a green and leafy plant native to Southeast Asia that is used in Ayruvedic Medicine. Holy Basil contains high nutritional value. These include: Vitamin A&C, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, and Chlorophyll. Holy Basil contains various beneficial phytochemical compounds such as; oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, eugenol, carvacrol, linalool, and β-caryophyllene. Our Standardized extract and Full Spectrum combination is formulated to include at least 2% Ursolic Acid, and includes the full spectrum of the various compounds found in Holy Basil.  Studies performed on the leaves of Holy Basil, according to the Journal of Ayruveda and  Intergrative Medicine, indicated that Holy Basil contains Anti-Anxiety and Anti-Depressant properties, comparable to diazapam, an antidepressant drug.  Due to Holy Basil's Adaptogen (Anti-Anxiety/Relaxing) properties, it may help support Adrenal function and managing cortisol levels  Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule, 1-2 times per day or as directed by a health care professional.

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Carnipure is the purest form of Carnitine and is both heat and pH stable. Ingredients: CarnipureTM *** 1,100 mg ** (L-Carnitine), Pantothenic Acid 10 mg  (as calcium pantothenate) Purified water, glycerin, hydroxy-citric acid,natural flavors, citric acid, and sodium benzoateL-carnitine's role in fat metabolism can be easily summarized: Carnipure turns stored fat into energy.More precisely, L-carnitine is essential for transporting long-chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane, for subsequent fat breakdown and energy generationAdditional Health BenefitsDue to its fundamental role in energy metabolism, L-carnitine is typically used by the body to support functions that have a high energy demand. In this sense, L-carnitine supplementation plays a role in heart health, male fertility, healthy aging, as well as for infants, pregnant women, and vegetarians.Carnipure: EnergyCarnipure L-Carnitine is the nutrient needed to help support the conversion of fat into metabolic energy. Studies suggest Carnipure L-Carnitine can be used to sustain energy, as its main metabolic function is to transport long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondrial matrix for beta-oxidation.   Our Research Reviews In the latest study, the scientists measured levels of LAC (acetyl-L-carnitine) in blood samples taken from people diagnosed with MDD. They found that levels were significantly decreased in these patients, as compared to age-matched individuals without depression. Additional analysis revealed that patients with very low LAC exhibited more severe depression and were more likely to develop MDD early in life. Finally, the researchers found that decreased LAC was associated with having a history of childhood trauma and treatment-resistant depression, particularly in women. #acetyllcarnitine #depression #supplement Carla Nasca, Benedetta Bigio, Francis S. Lee, Sarah P. Young, Marin M. Kautz, Ashly Albright, James Beasley, David S. Millington, Aleksander A. Mathé, James H. Kocsis, James W. Murrough, Bruce S. McEwen, Natalie Rasgon. Acetyl-l-carnitine deficiency in patients with major depressive disorder. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2018; 201801609 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1801609115   How does L-carnitine maintain the normal structure of sciatic nerve in crush injury? - Several studies have demonstrated that L-carnitine exhibits neuroprotective effects on injured sciatic nerve of rats with diabetes mellitus. Dr. Ümmü Zeynep Avsar, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Turkey and his team proposed a hypothesis that L-carnitine exhibits neuroprotective effects on injured sciatic nerve of rats. Rat sciatic nerve was crush injured by a forceps and exhibited degenerative changes. After intragastric administration of 50 and 100 mg/kg L-carnitine for 30 days, axon area, myelin sheath area, axon diameter, myelin sheath diameter, and numerical density of the myelinated axons of injured sciatic nerve were similar to normal, and the function of injured sciatic nerve also improved significantly. These findings suggest that L-carnitine exhibits neuroprotective effects on sciatic nerve crush injury in rats. This paper was published in Neural Regeneration Research (Vol. 9, No. 10, 2014).

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