The real key to healthy skin, lustrous hair, and strong nails is building them from the inside out using key nutrients. Our Beauty from within formula is designed to help support healthy hair, skin and nails by providing a wide range of essential nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. The body incorporates these nutrients into a series of complex biochemical and physiological processes necessary for building healthy hair, skin and nails. Despite these parts of the body being visible, their strength and quality is built from the inside out. The blood circulates through the body carrying the nutrients and co-factors needed to build, repair and maintain hair, skin and nails.*   Features: Contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs, all of which contribute to healthy hair, skin and nails.* Patented L-OptiZinc, the most well researched form of zinc available. OptiMSM®, the highest quality USA manufactured MSM on the market. OptiMSM® is the only USA manufactured MSM with U.S.-based human clinical studies supporting its efficacy and safety.   Benefits: Helps support the production of specialized proteins such as collagen, elastin and keratin, all important structural components of healthy hair, skin and nails. * Vitamin C along with copper and zinc are essential for the synthesis and repair of collagen, important for healthy, strong, vibrant skin.* Zinc is required for cell growth, repair and function, particularly the cells of the skin. Rich in sulfur-containing ingredients such as MSM, L-cysteine, and methionine, all of which help contribute to the strength and stability of the underlying structure of hair, skin, nails and other body tissue. * Provides a significant amount of biotin, one of the B-complex vitamins, essential for the metabolism of fatty acids, nutrients needed for maintaining healthy hair and soft, moist skin.* Contains powerful antioxidant vitamins C and E, and the mineral selenium, all of which help protect the skin against harmful UV light damage and other sources of oxidative or free radical damage.* Horsetail extract provides silicon an important structural component of skin, hair and nails*   Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take three (3) tablets daily at mealtime, or as directed by a health care professional. Ingredients

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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 the 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.   Features High potency vitamin C 1000mg Buffered with Calcium and Sodium Bioflavonoids for capillary and soft tissue repair 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, and 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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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.†   LABEL

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Glucose Support is a comprehensive and synergistic combination of minerals, herbs, and other nutraceuticals, specifically designed to help support normal, healthy blood glucose levels.† Alterations in glucose metabolism can have a significant impact on overall health. There have been many studies that demonstrate the beneficial effects of numerous vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other compounds on glucose metabolism. Our Glucose Support formula offers several patented and trademarked ingredients backed by scientific research demonstrating their positive effects on glucose control.†   Features Contains several branded and trademarked ingredients such as GlucoHelp®, L-OptiZinc®, and ChromeMate®, all of which have numerous scientific studies to support their efficacy and safety. Contains synergistic ingredients such as alpha-lipoic acid, Gymnema Sylvestre, ginkgo biloba, and milk thistle, all of which provide support for abnormal glucose metabolism.†   Benefits The ingredients in this formula have been demonstrated, in numerous scientific studies, to support healthy blood sugar metabolism and provide support for some of the common complications associated with abnormal glucose metabolism.† GlucoHelp™ (Lagerstroemia speciosa) standardized to 1% corosolic acid has been shown to support normal, healthy blood glucose levels.† Gymnema Sylvestre has been shown to support normal, healthy blood sugar, as well as insulin production.† ChromeMate® has numerous scientific studies demonstrating its safety and efficacy in supporting healthy blood glucose metabolism, particularly helping to support normal, healthy insulin function.† Vanadyl sulfate seems to have a similar effect to chromium, helping support normal, healthy insulin function.† Jerusalem artichoke and fenugreek are included to provide synergistic support for healthy blood sugar levels.† They work to slow down the absorption of glucose in the intestinal tract.† Ginkgo biloba, bilberry, alpha-lipoic, and citrus bioflavonoids help provide support for the neurological and vascular systems which might be affected by high blood glucose levels.† Milk thistle helps support and protect the liver from the effects associated with abnormal glucose metabolism.†   LABEL Ingredients  Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) Magnesium (as oxide, citrate) Zinc (as monomethionine)** Manganese (as citrate) Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate)*** Gymnema sylvestre stem extract (Standardized to 25% [100 mg] gymnemic acids) Bitter melon (Momordica charnta) fruit extract (Standardized to 7.5% [15 mg] bitter principles) Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberous) fruit extract Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) seed extract Citrus bioflavonoids Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seed extract (Standardized to 80% [40 mg] silymarin) Alpha lipoic acid Ginkgo biloba leaf extract (Standardized to 24% [4.8 mg] flavoneglycosides & 6% [1.2 mg] terpene lactones) Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) fruit extract (Standardized to 25% [5 mg] anthocyanosides) Vanadium (as vanadyl sulfate) Lagerstroemia speciosa leaf extract**** (Standardized to 18% [0.48 mg] corosolic acid) Capsule (gelatin, water), cellulose, magnesium stearate and silica.  

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L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine, commonly known as Branched Chain Amino Acids or BCAAs, cannot be produced by the body and must be consumed through diet or dietary supplements. They are essential to building and maintaining muscle tissue and have long been used by athletes and other active individuals to activate protein synthesis and reduce muscle breakdown caused by intense training or physical activity.Vegetarian BCAA 1,000 mg- Branch Chain Amino Acids with Glutamine and B VitaminsBCAA's and Glutamine are essential to building and maintaining muscle tissue.BCAA's activate protein synthesis and reduce muscle breakdown caused by intense training or physical activity.Glutamine is the most abundant building block of protein in the body. The body can make enough glutamine for its regular needs. But during times of extreme stress (i.e. after intense exercise or an injury), your body may need more glutamine than it can make. Glutamine plays a major role in helping your muscles repair themselves after stressPubChem notes that one of the main roles L-glutamine plays in muscle recovery is moving nitrogen atoms from wherever they are to where they are needed. To build muscle, you need to maintain a positive nitrogen balance. After a heavy workout, rushing nitrogen to your damaged muscles stimulates tissue repair. If glutamine is lacking in the body, the damaged tissue may stay damaged because it doesn't have the materials to rebuild. Label

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This is a low-dose Vitamin D-3 softgel as cholecalciferol.  This Cholecalciferol (D-3) isa natural, highly bioavailable form of Vitamin D derived from lanolin.   Contains No sugar, dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, preservatives,artificial colors or flavors   LABEL

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Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin” is really a hormone but categorized as a vitamin.  This is because a deficiency is associated with the diseases rickets (bone deformities) in children and osteomalacia (poor bone mineralization leading to weak, painful bones) in adults.  The body is able to synthesize pre-vitamin D3 in the skin when exposed to sunlight.  The pre-vitamin D3 is rapidly converted into vitamin D3.  Vitamin D3 is then transported through the blood to the liver and kidney where it is converted into the hormone calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D. Only a few foods naturally contain vitamin D including: fatty fish and cod liver oil.  Fortified foods such as milk and cereal are the major dietary sources of vitamin D.   It is estimated that 40% of the U.S. population is vitamin D deficient, therefore supplementing the diet with extra vitamin D is essential for optimal health.  Numerous factors influence the skin’s synthesis of pre-vitamin D3 including, location, climate, sun exposure, skin color, age and use of sunscreen.  When you combine all of the factors that influence vitamin D synthesis with the existing widespread deficiency, vitamin D supplementation is the most efficient and convenient way to ensure optimal vitamin D intake.*   Features:   Multiple potencies based on individual requirements. Contains vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol), a highly bioavailable form of Vitamin D. Sourced from lanolin (vegetarian source of Vitamin D). Easy to swallow soft gel capsule Gluten-free Benefits:   Vitamin D is essential for calcium and phosphorus absorption and utilization.* Stimulates osteoblast (bone producing cell) activity which helps maintain bone density and strength.* Stimulates the synthesis of osteocalcin, an important protein involved in bone formation.* Helps maintain adequate blood calcium levels which help support cellular metabolic processes, cardiovascular, and neuromuscular/neurological function.* Vitamin D is important for normal, healthy cell growth and function.* Helps support normal, healthy insulin secretion.* Vitamin D helps support healthy immune function.*

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Vitamin E is the term used for the family of eight compounds that possess vitamin E activity. The eight compounds are alpha, beta, gamma, delta-tocopherol, and tocotrienol. Vitamin E represents the body’s major fat-soluble antioxidant. This means that it works effectively in parts of the body where lipids (fats) are located, such as the cell membrane, where it helps protect the fats in the membrane from free radical damage.† Protecting the cell membrane is critical for maintaining the overall health of all body cells. Vitamin E also helps support healthy immune and cardiovascular function.† All vitamin E from AlchePharma is natural vitamin E. Synthetic vitamin E is not the same as natural and has significantly less biological activity. While d-alpha is the most well-known and most researched member of the vitamin E “family”, gamma-tocopherol possesses unique characteristics that complement the biological effects of alpha-tocopherol. This formula contains a high amount of alpha-tocopherol along with smaller amounts of beta, gamma, and delta-tocopherol for a synergistic effect.† Features Alpha-tocopherol is the most recognized form of vitamin E. Beta, gamma and delta tocopherols are naturally occurring in our foods as part of the vitamin E complex and are included here for their synergistic effects. Gamma-tocopherol has been and continues to be the focus of several research studies.   Benefits Alpha-tocopherol has the ability to work in the body as a lipid-soluble antioxidant, helping neutralize already formed free radicals.† Numerous research studies over the years have demonstrated the powerful antioxidant effects of alpha-tocopherol.† Gamma-tocopherol helps support nitric oxide (NO) production; NO supports cardiovascular health.† Alpha-tocopherol helps neutralize free radicals that have already formed and gamma-tocopherol inhibit the production of free radicals, these mechanisms demonstrate the synergy between these two forms of vitamin E.† It is difficult to obtain the number of tocopherols needed to achieve optimal health through diet alone, therefore supplementation is important, as demonstrated by numerous published research studies.†   LABEL

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Vitamin E is the term used for the family of eight compounds that possess vitamin E activity. The eight compounds are alpha, beta, gamma, delta-tocopherol, and tocotrienol. Vitamin E represents the body’s major fat-soluble antioxidant. This means that it works effectively in parts of the body where lipids (fats) are located, such as the cell membrane, where it helps protect the fats in the membrane from free radical damage.† Protecting the cell membrane is critical for maintaining the overall health of all body cells. Vitamin E also helps support healthy immune and cardiovascular function.† All vitamin E from AlchePharma is natural vitamin E. Synthetic vitamin E is not the same as natural and has significantly less biological activity. While d-alpha is the most well-known and most researched member of the vitamin E “family”, gamma-tocopherol possesses unique characteristics that complement the biological effects of alpha-tocopherol. This formula contains a high amount of alpha-tocopherol along with smaller amounts of beta, gamma, and delta-tocopherol for a synergistic effect.† Features Also available as 200 IU and 400 IU. Alpha-tocopherol is the most recognized form of vitamin E. Beta, gamma and delta tocopherols are naturally occurring in our foods as part of the vitamin E complex and are included here for their synergistic effects. Gamma-tocopherol has been and continues to be the focus of several research studies.   Benefits Alpha-tocopherol has the ability to work in the body as a lipid-soluble antioxidant, helping neutralize already formed free radicals.† Numerous research studies over the years have demonstrated the powerful antioxidant effects of alpha-tocopherol.† Gamma-tocopherol helps support nitric oxide (NO) production; NO supports cardiovascular health.† Alpha-tocopherol helps neutralize free radicals that have already formed and gamma-tocopherol inhibit the production of free radicals, these mechanisms demonstrate the synergy between these two forms of vitamin E.† It is difficult to obtain the number of tocopherols needed to achieve optimal health through diet alone, therefore supplementation is important, as demonstrated by numerous published research studies.†

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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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