Calcium - Calcium is the mineral in
bodies that make up bones and keep them strong. 99%
of a body's calcium is stored in the bones and
teeth. The remaining 1% is in the blood and soft
tissues and is essential for life and health.
Without this tiny 1% of calcium, muscles would not
contract correctly, blood would not clot, and nerves
would not carry messages. When the intake of calcium
is not sufficient, the body takes what it needs from
the bones. If this continues, the bones become weak
and break easily. This leads to the crippling bone
disease known as osteoporosis. Approximately 25
million women have a degree of osteoporosis, and it
will effect 1/3 to 1/2 of all post-menopausal women.
Ginkgo Biloba- Ginkgo Biloba has been
widely studied for it's effect on improving mental
focus and concentration. Scientific research has
shown that Ginkgo biloba improves blood flow to the
brain and enhances alertness.
B-6: Pyridoxine - Vitamin B-6 also known
as Pyridoxine is a water soluble vitamin. It is
needed to make hormones, proteins and enzymes. This
vitamin has also been studied because of it's
benefits in helping to prevent heart disease. The
main job of pyridoxine is shuffling around your
amino acids to make the 5,000 plus proteins your
body needs to function. It is also involved in
making 60 different enzymes.
Niacin - Niacin, commonly referred to as
B-3 and is water soluble. It releases energy, makes
hormones, removes toxins and helps keep cholesterol
normal.
Coenzyme Q-10 - This a naturally
occurring vitamin like constituent of most cells,
has also been shown to extend the life span in
animals and may slow the fall in growth hormone.
CoQ10 is considered not only to be a metabolic
enhancer but an anti-aging drug. It has been shown
to help prevent heart disease, lower blood pressure,
improve the gums and reduce periodontal disease, and
stabilize aging cell membranes.
Magnesium- Like Vitamin D, Magnesium
works in accord with Calcium to help keep bones
strong. Magnesium also helps control heart
arrhythmia, and is used in the treatment of diabetes
and asthma. Magnesium helps your muscles relax which
in turn prevents high blood pressure, and it even
helps eradicate migraine headaches.
Copper- Copper's main function is
keeping your heart and blood vessels in good shape.
Copper is important for your arteries and your
nerves. Copper also keeps red blood cells healthy
and helps produce an important antioxidant in the
body known as SOD.
Zinc - Zinc is essential for normal
growth and development. It is an important factor in
building immunity. It helps maintain skin, hair and
bones and keep reproductive organs functioning. Zinc
aids the perception of taste and the ability to see
at night. Vitamin A is effective with Zinc.
Hawthorn Berry- Hawthorn has been fairly
well researched. It's main medicinal benefit is due
to it's bioflavanoid content. These relax and dilate
the arteries, especially the coronary arteries. This
increases blood flow to the heart and is known to
reduce symptoms of angina. A significant study in
1994 showed hawthorn improved heart rate and lowered
blood pressure.
Vitamin A- Vitamin. A is necessary to
new cell growth. It helps fight infection and is
essential for healthy skin, good blood, strong bones
and teeth, kidneys, bladder, lungs and membranes. It
promotes growth and repairs body tissues and is
essential for night vision. Note: This is a fat
soluble vitamin and excesses are stored by the body.
Vitamin C- Vitamin C is vital to
collagen formation, the connective substance in all
cells. It is an important anti-oxidant that helps
defend cells against free radical damage. It also
promotes healthy cell development, wound healing,
and resistance to infections. It's need is increased
by physical stress.
Vitamin E - Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant
that prevents the premature reaction of oxygen in
the body. It helps protect cells from free radical
damage and is key for normal growth and development.
Selenium - Selenium works with Vitamin E
as an anti-oxidant and binds with toxins in the
body, rendering them harmless. Vitamin E and beta
carotene are effective with Selenium.
Manganese -Manganese is essential for
reproductive function, physical growth, normal
formation of bones and cartilage and normal brain
function. Vitamin E is effective with manganese.
Chromium -Chromium acts cooperatively
with other substances to control insulin and certain
enzymes.
Molybdenum - Molybdenum is a component
of three enzymes and is involved in the metabolism
of DNA and RNA. It helps breakdown toxic build ups
of sulfites in the body.
Garlic- Garlic, known for it's pungent
odor and taste is an ideal herbal medicine. Being
completely safe, it counters many infections. It is
known to be effective in reducing cholesterol and
lowering blood pressure.
Echinacea - Echinacea is known to
stimulate the immune system and cleanse the blood.
It is used for the prevention and treatment of
infections. It's anti-bacterial properties can
stimulate wound healing. It aids in the production
of interferon and thereby increases antiviral
activity against the flu and herpes. There are no
known side effects associated with it's use.
Boron - Boron is trace mineral required
for the proper metabolism of calcium, magnesium, and
phosphorous. It helps brain function and to maintain
healthy bones.
Vanadium- Vanadium is a trace mineral
that acts as a co-factor for enzymes involved in
blood sugar metabolism, lipid and cholesterol
metabolism, teeth and bone development, fertility,
thyroid function and hormone production.
Thiamin-This important B vitamin is
crucial for turning food into energy. Thiamin also
helps get your brain the fuel it needs, warding off
depression and forgetfulness.
Riboflavin-Riboflavin is essential
because it gives your cells energy, regulates cell
growth, and helps you make antibodies for fighting
disease. Riboflavin has been shown to greatly reduce
the frequency and severity of migraine headaches.
There is also research to show that this important B
vitamin improves memory.
Folic Acid-This B Vitamin guarantees the
speedy replacement of blood cells that wear out of
every day, especially red blood cells and skin
cells. Folic Acid also prevents birth defects, heart
disease and may even help prevent cancer. Studies
done in Massachusetts show that low levels of Folic
Acid in the body may be linked to depression.
Vitamin B12- Also known as Cobalamin,
this important vitamin makes sure you produce the
many millions of red blood cells you need everyday.
Red blood cells carry nutrients and oxygen
throughout your body and without them you develop
Anemia. B12 also forms the protective insulation
around your nerves which keeps them functioning
properly. And Cobalamin is good for your heart.
Biotin-You need Biotin to properly
process the amino acids and fats in food. Biotin
also keeps hair healthy and deficiencies of it can
cause hair loss.
Panthothenic Acid-helps you use fats and
carbohydrates to make energy, hormones and red blood
cells.
Green Tea-Within the last few years, a
significant body of knowledge has emerged that
suggests green teas can help prevent diseases like
cancer, increase bone density, improve oral hygiene
and lower the risk of heart disease. Teas contain
powerful anti-oxidants called polyphenols. These
anti-oxidants neutralize free radicals, which are
known to cause damage to healthy cells.
Eleuthero Root (Siberian Ginseng)-used
as a tonic in China for over 2000yrs, this root
helps restore concentration, increase energy and
promote a healthy appetite.
Oat Aerial Parts-oats help keep sugar
levels in the body from rising too fast after you
eat. They help reduce the risk of heart disease and
cholesterol.
Amylase-Amylase is the enzyme needed to
digest carbohydrates.
Protease-Protease is the enzyme which
breaks down proteins. It is also a tremendous blood
enhancer and helps fight cancer.
Lipase-Lipase is the enzyme which breaks
down dietary fats.
Lactase-Lactase is the enzyme which
breaks down lactose (the naturally occurring sugar
in milk).
Cellulase-A group of enzymes which break
down cellulose.
Sucrase (Invertase)-This
enzyme splits sucrose into glucose and fructose.
Garlic-Garlic is a powerful
anti-oxidant, helps prevent cancer, and lowers
cholesterol.