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ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 250 mg 120 Caps
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This powerful metabolic antioxidant is unique in that it is both fat and water-soluble, can travel to any cell in the body and is therefore one of our most readily available oxidation destroyers. The “universal” antioxidant as its commonly referred to, Alpha Lipoic Acid (or ALA) remains one of the most widely used and trusted free radical fighters to date. Naturally enhancing to the way our body uses B vitamins, ALA is also vital to the production of energy from the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats we take in each day.*
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| | | Scientific Info |
| Golden Seal may be useful in heart disease. | | Cardiovasc Drug Rev. 2001 Fall;19(3):234-44.
Cardiovascular actions of berberine.
Lau CW, Yao XQ, Chen ZY, Ko WH, Huang Y.
The cardiovascular effects of berberine, a constituent of Golden Seal, suggest its possible clinical usefulness in the treatment of arrhythmias and/or heart failure.
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| | Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease. | | Evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency may adversely affect the cardiovascular system
Circulation published online Jan 7, 2008.
Thomas J. Wang, Michael J. Pencina, Sarah L. Booth, Paul F. Jacques, Erik Ingelsson, Katherine Lanier, Emelia J. Benjamin, Ralph B. DAgostino, Myles Wolf and Ramachandran S. Vasan | | Click here for more information >> |
| | ALA helps prevent cardiovascular diseases. | | Med Pregl. 2003;56 Suppl 1:19-25.
Alpha-linolenic acid and cardiovascular diseases.
Ristic-Medic D, Ristic G, Tepsic V.
Strong evidence supports beneficial effects of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and its dietary sources should be incorporated into balanced diet for prevention of cardiovascular diseases. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Green Tea Consumption and Mortality Due to Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, and All Causes in Japan The Ohsaki Study | | Green tea consumption is associated with reduced mortality due to all causes and due to cardiovascular disease but not with reduced mortality due to cancer.
Shinichi Kuriyama, MD, PhD; Taichi Shimazu, MD; Kaori Ohmori, MD, PhD; Nobutaka Kikuchi, MD; Naoki Nakaya, PhD; Yoshikazu Nishino, MD, PhD; Yoshitaka Tsubono, MD, PhD; Ichiro Tsuji, MD, PhD
JAMA. 2006;296:1255-1265. | | Click here for more information >> |
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| Health Info |
| Women's Health | | Women's unique hormonal systems demand very different nutrient needs at different ages than men require. The most important nutrients for women of all ages include B vitamins for hormonal health, nervous system and hair, skin and nails; calcium, magnesium and essential fatty acids. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Stress Management | | Stress (emotional, physical, or environmental) is a risk factor in most of today's leading diseases such as cancer, heart and depression. The most important factors in healthy stress management include a balanced natural diet,exercise, deep-breathing and adequate rest. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Diabetes | | Diabetes, a blood sugar disorder, requires insulin (Type 1) or medication (Type II) and dietary management. Important nutrients linked to blood sugar control include fibre, protein, chromium, magnesium, B vitamins, anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Cardiovascular | | Heart disease is one of the most preventable chronic degenerative diseases. Changes to diet, regular exercise, stress reduction and nutritional supplementation are essential. Anti-oxidants, magnesium, Vitamins E, C and the B vitamins are key. | | Click here for more information >> |
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