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Health Through Natural Remedies and Education
Contents
Health Categories 100 Ingredients Index 105
Acta-Resveratrol...........................................................4 GABA..........................................................................60 Ortho•Adapt ............................................................29
Adrenal ......................................................................48 Gandha•750 ............................................................97 Ortho•Adapt Vegan .................................................30
Advanced Bone Protection+Strontium.......................4 Gastro Relief ..............................................................21 Ortho•Bone ..............................................................31
Advanced Biotics .........................................................5 Ginkgo ......................................................................58 Ortho•Bone Vegan ...................................................30
Advanced B Complex ..................................................6 GLA•240 ...................................................................60 Ortho•Core ...............................................................32
Advanced Bone Protection ...........................................7 Glucosamine & Chondroitin.......................................61 Ortho•Eyes................................................................33
Advanced Joint Support ...............................................8 Glucosamine HCL.......................................................61 Ortho•Glucose II .......................................................34
Advanced Whey............................................................9 Glycine ......................................................................62 Ortho•Iron ...............................................................35
Advanced Whey Fibre ................................................10 Greens ‘n’ Berries ......................................................22 Ortho•Liver II ...........................................................36
AHCC ........................................................................11 Gout Relief .................................................................19 Ortho•Mind 1.0.........................................................37
AllerControl................................................................12 Gymnema•75 ...........................................................97 Ortho•Minerals .........................................................76
All-Life Colostrum ......................................................48 Hawthorn ..................................................................62 Ortho•Sleep ..............................................................38
Amla ..........................................................................94 Holy Basil...................................................................23 P5P ...........................................................................40
Antioxidant Synergy...................................................13 Homocysteine+ ........................................................63 Pantethine .................................................................40
AOR Zymes.................................................................49 Hyaluronic Acid ..........................................................23 Petadolex ..................................................................77
Arginine ....................................................................49 Hydroxy B12 ..............................................................63 PMS Less ....................................................................39
Arjuna Flow ..............................................................94 I-3-C ...........................................................................64 Pomegranate Ultra ....................................................77
Astaxanthin Ultra.......................................................50 Immune Ultra ...........................................................24 PreCar ........................................................................41
Auti-Focus ..................................................................14 Immune Support........................................................25 Pronogenol-2 .............................................................78
Bacopa Enlighten .......................................................95 Inositol ......................................................................64 Prostaphil-2 ..............................................................41
Bearlic Garlic .............................................................50 IP6 .............................................................................65 PS-100 ......................................................................78
benaGene...................................................................15 Lactoferrin 250 ..........................................................65 Quercetin....................................................................79
Benfotiamine ............................................................16 L-Glutamine...............................................................66 R(+)-Lipoic Acid .......................................................43
Bio-Folate ..................................................................16 L-Lysine ......................................................................66 R+ Lipoic Acid Sustained Release ............................42
Bilberry-Grapeskin ...................................................51 L-Tyrosine ...................................................................67 Reduced Glutathione .................................................79
Blood Pressure Relief.................................................17 Lutein.........................................................................67 Rhodiola ....................................................................80
Bone Basics ...............................................................51 Lycopene Ultra ...........................................................68 Ribogen......................................................................80
Boron ........................................................................52 Lyprinin......................................................................26 Saccharomyces Boulardii ..........................................81
C+ Bioflavonoids......................................................52 Maca...........................................................................68 SAMe 400...................................................................90
Cardana ....................................................................95 Mag-K-Taurine ..........................................................69 SeMC .........................................................................43
Cardio•Mag 2.0 .......................................................53 Mag Malate Renew ...................................................69 Solufibre ...................................................................45
Carnosine•500 ..........................................................18 Mag/Potassium Aspartates .......................................70 Stimuliv......................................................................99
Chanca Piedra............................................................53 Magnesium Taurate ...................................................70 Strontium Support II..................................................44
Choline Alfoscerate ...................................................54 Mastica Chios .............................................................71 Taurine .......................................................................81
Chromium Picolinate ................................................54 Maxi•Boz .................................................................98 Thyro 100...................................................................83
Citicoline ...................................................................55 MCP............................................................................71 TLC 3.0 .......................................................................82
Cosmaderm ................................................................91 Methylcobalamin/Ultra ..............................................26 Toco•3•Nol Max.......................................................82
Co-enzyme Q10 ........................................................55 MSM ...........................................................................72 Total E .......................................................................45
Co-Q Plus ...................................................................56 MSM + Glucosamine ................................................72 Triphlax•750 .............................................................99
Cran-Uti ....................................................................56 Multi Basics•3 ..........................................................27 Tryfonia/Max ..............................................................84
Curcumin•95.............................................................96 N•A•C .....................................................................74 UTI Cleanse................................................................90
CureCumin Softgels....................................................89 N•A•C Sustained ....................................................73 Vinpo•15...................................................................46
DGL•760...................................................................96 NADH Ultra................................................................74 Vision Support II ........................................................85
D-Glucarate ..............................................................57 Nattokinase................................................................28 Vitamin C ...................................................................86
De Cholest ..................................................................18 Nattokinase Ultra.......................................................28 Vitamin D3.................................................................86
Digestase ...................................................................57 Niacin No-Flush ........................................................75 Vitamin D3 Liquid Adult............................................92
DPP Zyme ..................................................................19 Olive Leaf Extract.......................................................75 Vitamin D3 Liquid Child ............................................92
EGCG MAX..................................................................58 Omega Cardio............................................................76 Vitamin K2 .................................................................46
Essential Mix .............................................................59 Omega EPA ................................................................28 Zen Theanine .............................................................87
Estro Detox.................................................................20 Opti-Guggul ...............................................................98 Zinc-Copper Balance ..................................................87
Streptocossus thermophilus
• absorbs cholesterol, lowering total cholesterol
• absorbs more LDL than HDL cholesterol, advantageously targeting the "bad
cholesterol"
• positively affects intestinal function
• offers protection against enteroinvasive E. Coli 90 Vegi-Caps AOR04146
• enhances the intestinal mucosal immunity Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Bifidobacterium Longum BB536 50 mg
Bifilon-50T 4,000,000,000 Organisms
• reduces the symptoms and disturbances associated with seasonal allergies Streptococcus Thermophilus 25 mg
2,500,000,000 Organisms
• normalizes the immune system
Lactobacillus Acidophilus R-52 25 mg
• prevents DNA damage induced by heterocyclic aromatic amines (HCA) present in food 3,750,000,000 Organisms
• may reduce colon cancer rates Lactobacillus Rhamnosus R-11 25 mg
3,750,000,000 Organisms
L. Acidophilus R-52 Lactobacillus Casei R-215 25 mg
2,500,000,000 Organisms
• used in conjunction with the L-Rhamnosus R-11 strain reduced bacterial colonization
Lactobacillus Gasseri LAC-343 12.5 mg
and gastric inflammation in mice infected with H. pylori 625,000,000 Organisms
• the same two bacteria prevent intestinal abnormalities such as bacterial invasiveness Lactobacillus Plantarum R-1012 25 mg
and translocation to lymph nodes 3,750,000,000 Organisms
• given with S. Thermophilus, the bacteria enhance the immune response and the
More than 20 billion organisms per
weight of the colon in animal studies capsule
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one or two
L. Rhamnosus R-11 capsules three times a day without food.
• extensive effects on cytokine production in human intestinal mucosal cell lines
CAUTION: Discontinue use and consult a
• influences the immune response
health care practitioner if symptoms of
digestive upset (e.g. diarrhoea) occur,
L. Casei R-215 worsen, or persist beyond 3 days. Do not
• reduces the colonization of the gastrointestinal tract by Candida species and other use if you are experiencing nausea, fever,
pathogens vomiting, bloody diarrhoea or severe
abdominal pain or if you have an
immune-compromised condition (e.g.
L. Gasseri AIDS, lymphoma, patients undergoing
• possesses immunomodulatory effects long-term corticosteroid treatment).
• reduces the growth of pathogenic bacteria such as Complementary Products:
Digestase, Saccharomyces Boulardii, L-
Staphylococcus aureus Glutamine
• decreases the risk of bacterial vaginosis
L. Plantarum R-1012
• prevents the adhesion of intestinal pathogens
• lowers cholesterol levels
• helps to balance the immune system
Applications: Autism
Applications: Anti-Aging
BioFolateTM
Folic acid (or folate) is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a key role in the biosynthesis of
DNA and RNA, red blood cell production, the metabolism of proteins, genome
maintenance and gene expression. AOR’s BioFolate contains 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate,
the biologically active form of folate that is produced in the body. Unlike the folates found
in dark green leafy vegetables, oranges and liver, supplemental forms of folic acid do not
need to be enzymatically altered prior to absorption, and are therefore absorbed two-
times more efficiently than natural folates.
Folate deficiency can cause a number of health problems, of which the most documented
is neural tube defects in developing infants. There is an overwhelming amount of
research supporting folic acid’s ability to prevent neural tube defects. Other symptoms of
30 Vegi-Caps AOR04176 deficiency include: weakness, fatigue, irritability, headaches, difficulties in cognitive
function, cramps, palpitations, shortness of breath, and serious health problems including
Serving Size: 1 Capsule cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression. Folate has been shown to help
5-Methyltetrahydrofolate 1 mg prevent some cancers, like colorectal cancer.
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule per Some conditions can actually lead to folate deficiencies through decreased absorption or
day, or as directed by a qualified health an increase in the body’s demand for folate, these include alcoholism, Crohn’s disease,
care practitioner. lymphoma or amyloidosis of the small intestine, diabetic enteropathy, gluten sensitivity,
CAUTION: None sickle cell disease, chronic exfoliative skin disorders and of course, pregnancy.
Complementary Products:
Homocysteine +, Acta-Resveratrol,
Methylcobalamin
Applications: Hypertension
De CholestTM
It is common knowledge that high cholesterol levels can contribute to heart disease, the
number one killer in North America. However, while “bad cholesterol” has negative
effects on heart health, “good cholesterol” is beneficial. High density lipoprotein (HDL)
transports cholesterol to the liver and removes cholesterol from arteries. HDL cholesterol
is commonly referred to as “good” cholesterol. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
is the bad guy. Excessive LDL cholesterol contributes to plaque formation and artery
damage. LDL cholesterol is especially dangerous if it becomes oxidized.
Many herbs and plant extracts have been shown to be beneficial for lowering and
balancing cholesterol levels. Berberine, artichoke leaf, guggulsterones (from
Commiphora mukul), ferulic acid and theaflavin are all compounds obtained from plants
180 Vegi-Caps AOR04187 that have been demonstrated to have significant cholesterol lowering effects. All have
Serving Size: 6 Capsules been shown in clinical trials to reduce both total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels.
Commiphora Mukul 200 mg Berberine and Commiphora mukul have also been associated with increased HDL
(7.5% E&Z Guggulsterones)
Berberine 800 mg cholesterol levels. Finally, several of these compounds, including berberine, theaflavin
Artichoke Leaf 1280 mg
Ferulic Acid 200 mg and especially ferulic acid, are powerful antioxidants, and are therefore beneficial in the
Black Tea Extract (40% Theaflavin) 375 mg
ADULT DOSAGE: Take 6 capsules daily with food, or prevention of lipid peroxidation and the formation of harmful oxidized LDL cholesterol.
as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
CAUTION: Do not use in cases of hyperthyroidism, AOR’s De Cholest includes a synergistic combination of natural ingredients that work
pelvic inflammatory disease or menorrhagia. May
potentiate or alter the effects of thyroid medications. together to protect blood vessels and assist in the prevention of plaque build-up in the
Consult your physician. Mild GI problems have been
noted in a few people. May reduce the bioavailability arteries. These ingredients work through a variety of complimentary mechanisms to
of blood pressure drugs diltiazem (Cardizem®) and
propranolol (Inderal®), as well as the cancer drug balance cholesterol levels; lowering the levels of “bad” (LDL) cholesterol in the blood
cyclophosphamide. Do not take with acetaminophen
(eg. Tylenol®). Some individuals may develop a rash, while increasing the levels of “good” (HDL) cholesterol.
which disappears when they stop taking the
supplement. May cause constipation. Take away from
other medications. Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Complementary Products:
Niacin-No-Flush, Pantethine Applications: Elevated cholesterol levels, Heart disease
Gout ReliefTM
Gout is caused by an abnormal build-up of uric acid in the blood - uric acid being a
metabolic by-product of purine metabolism. Purines are natural substances found in
many foods, and particularly in high protein foods like organ meats and fish like
mackerel and sardines. Excessive blood levels of uric acid then lead to acute inflammation
of the joints. Gout is characterized by excruciating pain and swelling, especially in the
joint of the big toe.
Morin - AOR is the first company in the world to offer supplemental Morin, thanks to a
collaborative research project between AOR and the University of Hong Kong. Morin is a
naturally-occurring compound from Morus alba (mulberry). Morin is documented in
traditional Chinese medicinal literature for the treatment of gout-like conditions. Animal
studies have revealed morin to inhibit the uptake of urate and to lower uric acid levels. 120 Vegi-caps AOR04198
Morin acts on the kidneys to inhibit uric acid reabsorption and also inhibits the enzyme Serving Size: 4 Capsules
xanthine oxidase, which is responsible for breakdown of purines into uric acid. Morin Hydrate (from mulberry) 300 mg
Resveratrol 50 mg
Polyphenols - Grape Seed Extract and Resveratrol - Polyphenols can play a role in the Grape seed extract 50 mg
URI-K BlendTM 620 mg
prevention of kidney stones. Resveratrol and grape seed extract have been shown in-vitro Boerhaavia Diffusa 100 mg
to be capable of reducing xanthine oxidase activity. Crateva Nurvala 150 mg
Tribulus Terrestris 60 mg
Lawsonia Inermis 50 mg
URI-K BLEND - This is a unique clinically tested blend of 7 herbs from Ayurvedic and other Bergenia Ligulata 200 mg
sources representing the culmination of centuries of traditional treatment for kidney Vitex Negundo 50 mg
Curcuma Longa 10 mg
disorders. The blend includes Boerhaavia Diffusa, Crateva Nurvala, Tribulus Terrestris, ADULT DOSAGE: Take 4 capsules daily, or as
Lawsonia inermis, Bergenia, Vitex Negundo and Curcuma Longa. Together these directed by a qualified health care professional.
CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
ingredients promote urinary tract health by inhibiting kidney and bladder stone formation, Consume with at least one litre of water
reducing inflammation and inhibiting uric acid production. throughout the day.
Complementary Products:
Magnesium taurate, Solufibre, Advanced Joint
Support
Applications: Gout, Elevated uric acid levels
Applications: Reduced cancer risk, Balanced estrogen and progesterone levels, Healthy and regular menstrual cycles
Applications: Health promotion and maintenance, Healthy blood pressure, Improved endurance
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a cementing and protective substance found in the synovial fluid and
connective tissue of movable joints. The synovial fluid acts as a lubricant and shock
absorber. It forms a thin layer at the surface of cartilage - reducing friction, facilitating
movement and providing nourishment. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring substance
that has a high water affinity and is essential for joint mobility. Like chondroitin sulphate
and glucosamine, it is a mucopolysaccharide, a polysaccharide with a protein
attachment. Simply put, hyaluronic acid forms a thick gel that lubricates and protects
joints. Hyaluronic acid is found throughout the body but high concentrations are found in
the skin, vitreous humour and synovial fluid. Serum hyaluronic acid levels have been
shown to be a useful marker for the activity and severity of disease activity in rheumatoid
arthritis. In rheumatoid arthritis patients, hyaluronic acid has been shown to exert anti-
inflammatory activity through its effect on nitric oxide. Studies also show that the 60 Vegi-Caps AOR04164
hyaluronic acid content in osteoarthritic cartilage is greatly reduced, and that hyaluronic Serving Size: 1 Capsule
acid supplementation lessens pain and improves function in patients with osteoarthritis of Sodium Hyaluronate 120 mg
the knee. In-vitro studies have clearly demonstrated that hyaluronic acid has a stimulatory (pharmaceutical grade)
effect on chondrocyte metabolism. In other words, hyaluronic acid increases the activity
ADULT DOSAGE:
of the cells responsible for cartilage production and maintenance. Hyaluronic Acid from Take one capsule once or twice a day with
AOR™ now offers this novel joint support substance in vegetarian form and at a higher food or as directed by a qualified health
potency. care practitioner.
CAUTION:
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Complementary Products:
Joint Support, SAMe, Lyprinol
Applications: Immune Support, Enhanced immune cell activity, Cold and Flu prevention and symptom reduction
Methylcobalamin
There are several forms of vitamin B12 and while hydroxycobalamin and
cyanocobalamin are synthetic forms of the nutrient, methylcobalamin is one of two dietary
forms of the vitamin. More importantly, methylcobalamin is the active coenzyme form of
the vitamin and supports the brain and nervous system. While the recommended daily
intake for vitamin B12 is a mere 2.4 micrograms, supplementation with much greater
amounts has been shown to protect the nervous system from toxins, help heal nerve cells
and provide nutritional support in neurodegenerative conditions.
AOR's Methycobalamin and Methylcobalamin Ultra are intended for the protection of the
nervous system and as nutritional therapies for the support of cognition and neurological
function in neurodegenerative diseases. The results from animal and test tube studies are
60 Lozenges (5 mg) AOR04032 clear; Methylcobalamin protects nerve cells from a variety of offences, which include
60 Lozenges (15 mg) UltraAOR04045 nutrient starvation, oxygen deprivation, exposure to heavy metals and toxins. In humans,
supplementation with high doses of methylcobalamin improves recovery time in Bell's
Serving Size: 1 Lozenge
palsy, mends nervous function in multiple sclerosis patients, maintains the nervous
Methylcobalamin 5 mg
Methylcobalamin (ultra) 15 mg
system's ability to illicit triggers in the muscles of patients with Lou Gehrig's disease,
relieves neurological symptoms in Alzheimer's disease, normalizes sleep wake cycles,
ADULT DOSAGE: Dissolve one to three prevents nerve damage in patients with glaucoma and reduces pain measures in patients
tablets under the tongue in the morning,
with degenerative spinal conditions.
or as directed by a qualified health care
practitioner. Methylcobalamin is an essential nutrient for the nervous system and a vital supplement
CAUTION: None Known. for those whose nervous system is in need of a helping hand.
Complementary Products:
Ortho Mind 1.0, Citicoline, R+Lipoic acid
Omega EPATM
Fish oils, high in omega 3's, have become some of the most prominent supplements and
are well recognized for their established biological roles. Fatty acids are essential
constituents of cellular membranes. Health wise, the importance of a balanced
consumption of omega 6 to omega 3 oils has gained more and more significance. A
growing body of research confirms that higher consumption of omega 3 oils confers
health benefits throughout life, from infancy to adulthood. Research supports the use of
omega 3 for a healthy cardiovascular system and for the prevention of cancer, macular
degeneration, and depressive illness.
Omega 3 oils are composed of two major fractions: EPA and DHA. It is commonly
assumed that EPA supports the heart while DHA is beneficial for the nervous system. This
assumption is based on two observations: namely that high levels of DHA are present in
90 Softgels AOR04117 the brain and that countries where citizens consume more fish oils show lower rates of
depression, seasonal affective disorder and bipolar disorder.
180 Softgels AOR04076
Serving Size: 1 Softgel The assumption that DHA supports mood has recently been disproved in clinical trials. It
Fish Oil 400 mg appears that the picture behind this "connect the dots" hypothesis is a little more complex
[Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Ethyl Ester than initially thought. The latest research shows that EPA is the omega 3 needed for those
80%/325mg] suffering from depressive disorders. One clinical trial utilizing EPA recorded improvements
ADULT DOSAGE: Take two to three in all melancholic patients. Follow up trials have confirmed the benefits of EPA for
softgels, twice daily with food, or as cognitive and behavioral disorders such as reducing relapse rates in bipolar patients,
directed by a qualified health care alleviating the severity of symptoms in borderline personality disorders, and improving
practiyioner. mood in depressive conditions.
CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant or
nursing. People looking to harness the power of omega-3 fatty acids for the health of their brains
Complementary Products: should look to supplements rich in EPA - and with as little DHA as possible.
SAMe, Tryfonia, Inositol
If the challenges you face on a day-to-day basis are asking more than you can provide,
the problem may very well be that you have been unable to adjust and adapt to the very
real pressures of your current situation. Adaptation is a normal self-protective mechanism,
which is promoted by the adaptogens found in Ortho•Adapt.
Ortho•Adapt is also available as a vegetarian formula, which does not contain adrenal
glandulars.
Ortho•Bone VeganTM
Minerals such as calcium are constantly being added to and taken away from bone.
When these minerals are taken away faster than they can be added, (a process that
accelerates with age) the bones become lighter, less dense, and more porous. This makes
the bones weaker and increases their risk of fracture.
Ortho•Bone Vegan contains over a dozen nutrients essential for bone health and bone
mineralization:
• Fully reacted calcium citrate malate, a more bioavailable calcium than simple calcium
citrate, and its documented support for bone health is superior to that of any other
vegetarian calcium source.
• Vitamin D2 or ergocalciferol, the plant form of vitamin D.
300 Vegi-Caps AOR04047 • Menatetrenone, which reduces fracture rates in osteoporotic women at least as well
Serving Size: 10 Capsules
Calcium (Citrate-Malate) 1000 mg as Fosamax®-type drugs when used in megadoses. Menatetrenone improves the
Magnesium (Aspartate, Ascorbate) 420 mg quality of the bone infrastructure.
Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) 1000 IU
Menatetrenone (MK-4) 120 mcg
Boron (Citrate) 3 mg • Strontium accelerates the procreation of early phase osteoblasts (cells that build bone)
Strontium (Citrate) 5 mg while simultaneously reducing the rate of bone resorption.
Zinc (Citrate) 11 mg
Manganese (Glycinate) 2.3 mg
Copper (Citrate) 1 mg • Boron's effect on bone is mediated by its ability to reduce the urinary excretion of
Silicon (Metasilicate) 35 mg calcium and magnesium, and this ability is due to its actions in the kidney.
Folic acid 400 mcg
Vitamin B12 24 mcg
Vitamin C Magnesium Ascorbate) 90 mg • Magnesium on its own has been shown to slow the rate of bone turnover, which is
ADULT DOSAGE: Take up to ten capsules daily,
dividing the dose among meals to facilitate maximum
when the growth of new bone is outpaced by the degeneration of old. Ortho•Bone
absorption, taking the largest single dose with the last Vegan is an advanced combination of nutrients to support the health of the skeletal
meal or snack of the day, or as directed by a qualified
health care practitioner. system. The formula features all key bone health nutrients in research-backed doses
CAUTION: Do not use if you are taking blood thinners
like Coumadin®. and forms.
Complementary Products:
Strontium Support II, Advanced Bone Protection,
Vitamin D3, Vitamin D3 Liquid Applications: Bone health
Applications: Iron deficiency anemia, Anemia of pregnancy, Fatigue associated with iron deficiency
Pantethine
Pantethine is a metabolite of pantothenic acid or vitamin B5. Supplementation with
pantethine is far more effective than supplementation with pantothenic acid simply
because the conversion of pantothenic acid to pantethine is closely regulated. Internal
mechanisms spare this essential nutrient. Supplementation with pantothenic acid may
therefore simply increase stores of the nutrient without raising the levels of active
metabolites. If pantethine levels are kept too low, internal imbalances such as lipid
imbalances may occur.
Pantethine's role in the body is related to Coenzyme A, which is involved in hundreds of
metabolic pathways. Coenzyme A has important roles in energy production, fatty acid
synthesis, and can be used for the treatment of elevated blood lipid levels. Pantethine
90 Vegi-Caps AOR04027 supports proper fatty acid synthesis and regulates the production of total cholesterol,
Serving Size: 1 Capsule triglycerides, LDL, and HDL, a role that is not shared by pantothenic acid.
Pantethine 300 mg Coenzyme A is required for the synthesis of stress hormones in the adrenal glands.
ADULT DOSAGE: Take three capsules Inadequate supply of pantethine may therefore result in adrenal exhaustion, tiredness and
daily with/without food, or as directed by a
fatigue.
qualified health care practitioner.
CAUTION: None Known. Coenzyme A is also essential for phase II liver detoxification, the detoxification stage that
Complementary Products: renders toxins more soluble for easier elimination. Pantethine helps to eliminate several
Niacin No-Flush, Taurine, Toco 3 Nol Max noxious substances, protecting the liver from their assault.
Applications: Unhealthy blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, Supports liver and adrenal function
Prostaphil-2TM
The prostate is a gland in men that surrounds the neck of the bladder. Unfortunately, in
80% of men over the age of 80, the gland swells and obstructs urine flow leading to
incomplete emptying, increased frequency, urgency and nocturia. The condition is known
as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Defined pollen extract have been used with success by two generations of European men.
Defined pollen extract is not bee pollen. Bee pollen is a mixture of whatever pollens with
which the insects happen to have come into contact. Defined pollen extract, by contrast,
is a mixture of several specific pollen sources. Unlike other natural therapies used for BPH
such as Saw Palmetto, stinging nettle, Pygeum africanuma and beta-sitosterol which
merely relieve the symptoms of the condition without reducing the size of the prostate,
defined pollen extract addresses the fundamental problem and shrinks the prostate - an 90 Vegi-Caps AOR05019
ability that has not been demonstrated by any other herbal remedy, Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Prostaphil-2™ is defined pollen extract, a botanical extract first crafted nearly half a Defined pollen extract 300 mg
century ago in Sweden. Although the pollen extract is typically used to promote the health Water-soluble fraction 120 mg
of the prostate, which is by far the best-backed usage for this botanical, there are hints in Fat-soluble fraction 6 mg
the literature of a broad range of other applications which get much less attention. One ADULT DOSAGE: Take two capsules daily
such property is detoxification and hepatoprotection. Animal studies have found that the on an empty stomach, or as directed by a
defined pollen extract provides protection against a variety of liver toxins, including qualified health care practitioner.
ammonium fluoride, paracetamol, organic solvents, allyl alcohol, the deadly carbon CAUTION: None Known.
tetrachloride, cadmium, and galactosamine. Furthermore, in some parts of the world, the Complementary Products:
extract is used by more women then men because they have found the extract to be useful Lycopene Ultra, Zinc-Copper Balance,
Boron
for the relief of urinary incontinence.
SeMC
SeMC is Methylselenocysteine, a superior form of selenium that is less toxic and more
effective than other forms of supplemental selenium. Selenium is an essential trace
element and its presence in the food supply is dependent on its concentration in the soil.
Epidemiological research has linked selenium-rich soil with lower rates of cancer.
Selenium is necessary for the formation of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, a powerful
antioxidant found in most cells of the body and responsible for the elimination of free
radicals. Selenium is also necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system with
important immune factors dropping in humans that are selenium deficient. Furthermore,
selenium supplementation has been shown to up regulate important cellular messengers
and increase natural killer cell activity which are both essential for the immune system.
The superiority of SeMC is related to the ease with which it is converted into its active 90 Capsules AOR04018
metabolite methylselenol - making SeMC the best selenium you can take. The dosage of Serving Size: 1 Capsule
SeMC from AOR™ has been adjusted in accordance with the very latest research Selenium (Se-Methylselenocysteine) 55 mcg
indicating that excess amounts of selenium may increase the risk of Type II diabetes. The ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule daily
new dosage is designed to provide a cogent amount of selenium while effectively with a meal, or as directed by a qualified
eliminating the possibility of such a risk. health care practitioner.
CAUTION: None Known.
Complementary Products:
EGCG, AHCC, Immune Ultra
Applications: Supports normal cell growth and differentiation, Antioxidant, Immune support
Applications: Osteoporosis, osteopenia, Increases bone density and reduces bone fractures
Total ETM
Vitamin E is not just this one molecule, α-tocopherol, but a complex composed of eight
closely related vitamin E molecules (or "vitamers"): four tocopherols and four tocotrienols.
Each member of the vitamin E complex has its own unique properties not shared with
other E vitamers. If your "vitamin E" contains only alpha-tocopherol - or alpha tocopherol
with token quantities of "mixed tocopherols" - you're missing out on the benefits of the
"other" vitamin E molecules. But more than that: studies show that unbalanced alpha-
tocopherol supplementation actually depletes the body of the other members of the
family, and can negate many of their benefits!
After just one month of supplementing with 400 IU of alpha-tocopherol, peoples' gamma-
tocopherol levels are reduced by two-thirds. It may take as much as two years for the ratio
of alpha- and gamma-tocopherol to normalize after unbalanced alpha-tocopherol
supplementation is stopped! 60 Softgels AOR06015
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
A recent study found that men who had the most gamma-tocopherol in their blood were Tocopherols: 365 mg
an astounding five times less likely to develop prostate cancer than men whose blood d-alpha-tocopherol 65 mg (98 IU)
d-beta-tocopherol 8 mg
gamma-tocopherol levels were lowest. d-gamma-tocopherol 210 mg
The tocotrienols' unique chemical structures allow them to move around more freely in cell d-delta-tocopherol 82 mg
Tocotrienols: 50 mg
membranes. As a result, the tocotrienols are forty to sixty times more potent antioxidants d-alpha-tocotrienol 15 mg
d-beta-tocotrienol 0.6 mg
than the tocopherols in biological membranes. d-gamma-tocotrienol 28 mg
Total E is the first complete, full-spectrum, balanced E complex supplement in Canada. d-delta-tocotrienol 6.3 mg
Coenzyme Q10 30 mg
The formula also includes Coenzyme Q10, because this nutrient plays a vital role in (natural biofermentation)
"recharging" E vitamins to their active antioxidant form when they are deactivated in the ADULT DOSAGE: Take one softgel daily with a
fat-containing meal, or as directed by a
battle against free radicals. qualified health care practitioner.
CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Complementary Products:
Applications: Antioxidant, Supports cardiovascular health Antioxidant Synergy, R+lipoic acid, CoQ Plus
Vitamin K2
Vitamin K is an essential component for cardiovascular, bone and liver health. The chief
function of vitamin K is to act as a co-factor (an adjunct) for vitamin K-dependent proteins
in the body. Vitamin K also converts the glutamate residues of some proteins into
gammacarboxyglutamate group via an enzymatic process known as carboxylation. Such
proteins include coagulation factors (II, IV, VI and C), bone turnover molecules
(osteocalcin and protein S), vascular repair proteins (Matrix GLA) and proteins responsible
for cell-cycle arrest, signal transduction and cellcell adhesion.
Vitamin K plasma status is important for the maintenance of healthy bones. Osteocalcin
is a small protein and the degree of its carboxylation (hence vitamin K status) is a measure
of bone health. Indeed, there is a direct correlation between carboxylation of osteocalcin
and bone health.
60 Vegi-Caps AOR04143 Studies have shown that vitamin K intake can have a protective effect and prevents the
Serving Size: 1 Capsule loss of elasticity in blood vessels, a key indicator of vascular health. A recent clinical study
Vitamin K2 120 mcg has shown that vitamin K may protect not only against warfarin-induced calcification but
(Menatetrenone [MK-4]) also may stabilize and help control anti coagulation therapies. However, it is strongly
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule daily advised that patients taking blood-thinning medication like warfarin (Coumadin®) should
with food, or as directed by a qualified consult their physicians before taking vitamin K2.
health care practitioner. Studies have suggested that high intake levels of vitamin K may be associated with a lower
CAUTION: Do not use if you are taking incidence of one particular type of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). The
blood thinners like Coumadin®. mechanism is postulated to be an effect pertaining to the inhibition of the cell-cycle, cell-
Complementary Products: cell adhesions, and possibly the ability to metastasize.
Strontium Support II, Advanced Bone
Protection, Ortho Bone
All-Life ColostrumTM
Colostrum is occasionally (and astutely) known as 'first milk'. It is produced in mammalian
mammary glands in the latest stage of pregnancy and in the first few days after birth, and
is quite simply the most important meal in one's life. It is in effect a whole food that is
minuscule in size yet extremely high in vital nutrients and antibodies essential for the early
development of newborn life.
Colostrum is responsible for triggering no fewer than fifty biochemical processes in a
newborn's body, which will provide the life-long infrastructural foundation of the growth
process and the immune system.
Bovine colostrum is the most biologically available non-human colostrum in existence.
The most superior sources of it must be obtained within 12 hours of the calving process
120 Vegi-Caps AOR16001 from animals in high-altitude, free-range pastures not subject to routine injections of
Serving Size: 1 Capsule antibiotics and recombinant growth hormone (thus removing the risk of BSE 'mad cow
Bovine Colostrum Concentrate 500 mg disease'). Furthermore, a superior colostrum supplement must be lyophilized (a form of
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) 150 mg 'freezedrying'), as the multitude of biologically active micronutrients within it are highly
Immunoglobulin M (IgM) 5 mg sensitive to lower temperatures. Among the most prominent of these are the
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) 4 mg immunoglobins G (IgG), which comprise 30% of the content of All-Life Colostrum -
Lactoferrin 3 mg
approximately double the strength of typical colostrum supplements.
ADULT DOSAGE: Take two capsules twice
a day between meals, or as directed by a
qualified health care practitioner.
CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant or
nursing.
Complementary Products:
Immune Ultra, Advanced Whey, Advanced
Whey Fibre Applications: Immune Enhancement, Tissue healing, Muscle development
Arginine
Arginine is a 'conditionally essential' amino acid, a very recent nutritional category in its
own right. The study of Arginine's numerous health benefits has in fact been instrumental
in creating this new category. These benefits include improved endothelial function,
growth hormone release, insulin sensitivity, amino acid detoxification, and as a precursor
to creatine - a compound critical to the generation of ATP, the most basic unit of energy
utilized by the human body.
A more centralized explanation for the diversity of arginine's effects focuses on its role as
a precursor to nitric oxide (NO), a potent vasodilator and of central importance in
managing inflammation. Arginine has been extensively studied for its ability to prevent
arterial plaque formation. Numerous experimental and clinical studies have
demonstrated the therapeutic potential of high dose arginine for the prevention and 180 Vegi-Caps AOR04054
treatment of a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, including: arterial Serving Size: 1 Capsule
hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, angina and the so-called "Syndrome X". L-Arginine HCl 600 mg
Further studies with arginine have produced promising results with other conditions as ADULT DOSAGE: Take three capsules 1-3
well, including interstitial cystitis, spermatogenesis, and treatment of liver and brain times daily on an empty stomach, or as
directed by a qualified health care
injuries. Arginine also reduces platelet aggregation and blood viscosity, improves blood practitioner.
flow and helps repair vascular injury. CAUTION: Do not use if you have had a
myocardial infarction (heart attack). Do
not use if you have asthma or if you are
pregnant or nursing. Consult a health care
practitioner prior to use if you are taking
cardiovascular medications, potassium
increasing drugs or sildenafil.
Complementary Products:
Cardio Mag 2.0, Co-enzyme Q10,
Applications: Supports exercise capacity, Vasodilation, Growth hormone release Advanced Whey, Blood Pressure Relief
BearlicTM
The health benefits of garlic are hardly new. Native to central Asia, garlic is one of the
oldest cultivated plants in the world. The herb was in use in China and India by the 6th
century BC, with the latter country using it for therapeutic purposes by that time.
It is important to emphasize the distinction between the common garlic found in the
produce department (namely Allium sativum) and the wild type of garlic (Allium ursinum),
which contains the full array of medicinal properties that the herb is known for.
Allium ursinum contains significantly more manganese, B6, vitamin C, tryptophan,
selenium, calcium, phosphorous, thiamin, copper, magnesium and zinc. Allium ursinum
also contains twenty times the levels of adenosine and twice the amount of ajoenes as its
domesticated cousin. Adenosine, among its numerous critical functions, causes the
90 Vegi-Caps AOR05023 relaxation of smooth muscle found inside the artery walls, thus easing blood flow. Ajoenes
Serving Size: 1 Capsule are the chemical compounds that are believed to be responsible for garlic's ability to
Allium ursinum concentrate 300 mg prevent blood clots. Allium ursinum also has a much higher content of 'ACE-inhibiting'
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule two to phytochemicals than does Allium sativum. This was proven in a clinical study involving
three times a day with/without food, or as laboratory animals whereupon domestic garlic extracts (Kyolic® and Kwai®) were
directed by a qualified health care significantly outperformed by Allium ursinum in the 'ACE-inhibiting' role.
practitioner.
CAUTION: None Known.
Complementary Products:
Cardana, Hawthorn, Cardio Mag 2.0,
Blood Pressure Relief
Applications: Antioxidant activity within the eyes, Supports normal blood flow
Bone BasicsTM
The human skeleton consists of 206 bones, and even an astute diet cannot always provide
the amounts of calcium, vitamin D and other essential nutrients required to sustain their
optimal health.
Ossein Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Complex (MCHC) is a freeze-dried extract of
bovine bone that retains the intact microcrystalline structure and micronutrient content of
whole bone and is a full-spectrum nutrient source in its own right. It contains a unique
calcium source that has been proven in over 30 years of clinical trials to be the best
calcium source for bone building and maintenance. Furthermore, MCHC is rich in
phosphorous, which makes up more than half of the mineral content of bone and is
needed for the functioning of osteoblasts, which are cells that are responsible for building
120 Vegi-Caps AOR04086
new bone. 240 Vegi-Caps AOR04085
The MCHC in Bone Basics originates from Australian and New Zealand livestock not Serving Size: 6 Capsules
Ossein Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite
subjected to routine antibiotics and recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH), thus Complex 4545 mg
- Calcium (from MCHC) 1000 mg
providing assurance against spongiform encephalopathy, otherwise known as mad cow - Phosphorus (from MCHC) 510 mg
disease. - Protein (from MCHC) 1514 mg
Boron (Citrate) 3 mg
Copper (Citrate) 1 mg
Bone Basics also contains magnesium, an essential mineral that binds together with Magnesium (Citrate, Oxide) 420 mg
phosphorus and calcium within bone's infrastructure. Boron, glucosamine, vitamins K1 Manganese (Glycinate) 5 mg
Zinc (Citrate) 11 mg
and D3, as well as zinc, copper, and manganese are also included in Bone Basics for the Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 200 mg
Menatetrenone (MK-4) 120 mcg
maintenance of bone health. Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 1000 IU
Glucosamine HCl 300 mg
ADULT DOSAGE: Take up to six capsules daily
with food, or as directed by a qualified health
care practitioner.
CAUTION: None Known.
Complementary Products:
Strontium Support II, Advanced Bone
Applications: Supports bone health, Excellent source of calcium and other bone nutrients Protection, Vitamin K2
C+BioflavonoidsTM
Bioflavonoids, or simply flavonoids, are pigments found in most plants. They are
renowned for containing polyphenols (or phytochemicals) that are themselves abundant
sources of antioxidant activity. Bioflavonoids also possess other biological properties,
including antiinflammatory, anti-thrombotic, and even anti-carcinogenic ones.
Bioflavonoids include anthocyanins from bilberries, ellagic acids from strawberries,
curcumin from turmeric, catechins from green tea, proanthocyanidins from grapes, and
quercetin from onions, to name a few.
Vitamin C, for its part, is a fundamentally central antioxidant capable of quenching both
reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species of free radicals. It is also
watersoluble, greatly diminishing any chance of toxicity.
100 Vegi-Caps AOR01012
A milestone in the research and development of a possible synergy between Vitamin C
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
and Bioflavonoids was uncovered at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 900 mg
(AIIMS) in New Delhi. Researchers there observed that the vitamin C in the native amla
Citrus Bioflavonoids 25 mg
plant was over 10 times more bioavailable than an equal amount of vitamin C from
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule daily
synthetic sources. It was determined that the presence of tannins (another flavonoid) in the
with/without food, or as directed by a
qualified health care practitioner. amla fruit protected and enhanced the activity of vitamin C. Further research has revealed
that flavonoids perform this action by continuously recycling oxidized vitamin C back into
CAUTION: None Known.
its active form, allowing it to quench more free radicals before the process finally oxidizes
Complementary Products:
it for good.
Immune Ultra, Antioxidant Synergy,
R+Lipoic Acid
Chanca PiedraTM
Chanca Piedra is the Spanish name given to the herb Phyllanthus nirui that is indigenous
to the central and southern areas of the Indian subcontinent. Chanca Piedra is a Spanish
term that literally translates to "to break stone". This seems a highly appropriate moniker,
because while this botanical has been used to support the health of the kidneys, liver, and
gall bladder, it has also been used with great success to alleviate kidney stones. Studies
in Europe have reported success rates of 95% within as little as two weeks of Chanca
Piedra supplementation.
In South America, Chanca Piedra is often used in cases of gall bladder infections and is
commonly consumed in the form of tea. It has also been studied in clinical trials for its
effectiveness against Hepatitis B, and researchers have theorized that Chanca Piedra may
inhibit the proliferation of Hepatitis B by stifling the replication of the genetic material that 90 Vegi-Caps AOR05017
the virus depends on. In fact, in a clinical trial among 160 children with infective hepatitis Serving Size: 1 Capsule
whose ages ranged from 1-12 years, conditions such as hepatic tenderness and jaundice Phyllanthus Niruri 10:1 500 mg
had completely disappeared from 101 of these children. This was within five weeks of (3% Bitter Principles)
Chanca Piedra supplementation, with normal appetite being restored after only 7 days of ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule three
supplementation, strong testimony to the potency of this unique botanical. times a day without food, or as directed by
a qualified health care practitioner.
May be taken as tea by emptying contents
into warm water.
CAUTION: None Known.
Complementary Products:
Stimuliv, N•A•C, UTI Cleanse
Chromium Picolinate
Chromium is an essential trace mineral needed by the body for a number of vital
biological functions, the most prominent of which is controlling glucose levels. Due to this
fact, chromium has found significant favor among those looking to improve the blood
sugar levels of diabetics. It has also been suggested that chromium supplementation may
be beneficial in the prevention of heart disease.
Chromium picolinate is a bidendate chelate with picolinic acid, and research has
suggested that this is the natural form of chromium in all living things. It therefore stands
to reason that chromium picolinate is the optimal form of chromium supplementation as
that is the form that is actually utilized by the body.
Chromium picolinate's highly renowned role in glucose management is based on its
90 Vegi-Caps AOR04090 ability to unlock the 'cell door' to the hormone insulin, allowing it to enter the cells and
Serving Size: 1 Capsule travel throughout the body controlling blood sugar, building proteins, and performing all
Chromium (III) (Picolinate) 600 mcg of its other duties. Multiple double-blind, placebo-controlled studies have been carried
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule daily out mainly on those with Type II diabetes, showing marked improvements in blood sugar
with food, or as directed by a qualified levels. Furthermore, since insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar levels appear to be
health care practitioner. risk factors for heart disease and the ubiquitous syndrome X, some scientists have found
CAUTION: None Known. that higher chromium intake lowered the risk of heart attack.
Complementary Products:
R+Lipoic Acid Sustained Release,
Advanced B Complex, Gymnema 75
Applications: Cognitive support, Age-associated memory impairment (AAMI), Support for nerves of the eye
Co-Enzyme Q10
Co-enzyme Q10 (Co-Q10) is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like co-enzyme that is found in the
energy producing metabolic pathways of virtually all cells of the human body, thus
earning Co-Q10 its other name, ubiquinone.
Co-Q10 is critical in the synthesis of ATP (the energy "currency" of all cells). This process
takes place in the mitochondria and involves a complex cascade of enzymatic reactions.
Co-Q10 is also noted for its powerful antioxidant activity, and keeps other antioxidants in
their reduced active states. Co-Q10 also stabilizes cell membranes and platelets.
Doctors have been using Co-Q10 concurrently with standard medication for addressing
the symptoms of congestive heart failure for the last four decades. In fact, Co-Q10 has
been approved as a drug in Japan for the treatment of congestive heart failure since
1974, with a number of other nations following suite. 60 Vegi-Caps AOR06005
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Placebo-controlled studies to date with Co-Q10 have produced what scientists call
Co-Enzyme Q10 (ubiquinone-10) 100 mg
'significantly positive results', including diminished levels of fatigue, chest pain, dyspnea
and palpitations. Treatment with Co-Q10 was even able to restore normal heart size and ADULT DOSAGE: Take one to three
capsules daily with a fat containing meal,
function in some of these patients - primarily those whose onset of congestive heart failure
or as directed by a qualified health care
was relatively recent. practitioner.
Studies have also examined the effects of Co-Q10 supplementation as an adjunct to CAUTION: CoQ10 may decrease the
conventional drug therapies for hypertension. A critical point to remember is that Co-Q10 effectiveness of warfarin; consult a health
is fat-soluble, and that absorption of Co-Q10 has always been a challenge. For this care practitioner prior to taking this
reason it is highly recommended that Co-Q10 be taken with a meal that contains supplement if you are on warfarin.
essential fats, such as olive oil or fish. Complementary Products:
Co-Q Plus, Cardio Mag, Antioxidant
Synergy
Applications: Heart Conditions, Periodontal disease, Immune disorders
Cran-UtiTM
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a surprisingly common ailment and account for
approximately 5½ million visits to health care professionals in North America annually.
One woman in five will contract a UTI in her lifetime, though they are less common in
men.
Nearly all first-time UTIs are caused by E. coli bacteria that end up in the urinary tract and
manage to bond to the tract's walls before being flushed out. Cranberry is commonly used
as a treatment for UTIs and the studies that have been done suggest that it relieves
symptoms and reduces the need for antibiotics.
One such study of women with reoccurring UTIs showed that 400 mg of concentrated
cranberry extract twice a day significantly increased their chances of recovery versus a
100 Vegi-Caps AOR04075 placebo. Scientists believe that the specific proanthocyanidin content within cranberry
Serving Size: 1 Capsule extract prevents the bacterium from sticking to the walls of the bladder and causing an
Cranberry 600 mg infection.
(Vaccinium macrocarpon ait; 10:1)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 30 mg
Cranberry has also been shown to be effective in studies of elderly women with
asymptomatic bacteriuria and pyuria. Another study showed that cranberry was effective
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one to two
capsules three times per day without food, for preventing kidney stones and for preventative use in patients with urostomy and
or as directed by a qualified health care enterocystopathy. In addition to protecting against E. coli and other harmful bacteria,
practitioner. scientists have also found cranberry extract to be capable of enhancing the growth of
CAUTION: None Known. certain beneficial bacteria by up to 25 times.
Complementary Products:
UTI Cleanse, C+Bioflavonoids, Chanca
Piedra
Applications: Supports normal cell growth, Supports natural cell defense, Detoxification
DigestaseTM
The principle behind digestive enzyme formulations is simple: to improve digestion and
to alleviate the gastrointestinal burden of digesting the food we eat.
Digestase contains five different types of enzymes to ensure the most complete absorption
of macro (and micro) nutrients from food. These are: (1) Amylase: for the digestion of
long-chain polysaccharides. (2) Protease: for the breakdown of complex proteins. (3)
Glucoamylase: for breaking down carbohydrates into glucose. (4) Invertase: for breaking
down sucrose, and (5) Lipase: for the digestion of fats. Since different proteases and
lipases operate under varying pH levels, Digestase also includes numerous sources of
these enzymes to ensure the broadest range of enzymatic activity possible.
Digestase is based on research performed by the Dutch scientific research
organization,TNO. Under normal digestive conditions, it was found that Digestase more 90 Vegi-Caps AOR04139
than doubled the absorption of carbohydrates and increased the absorption of protein. Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Under impaired digestive conditions, Digestase increased glucose absorption by nine-fold Amylase 3,000 DU
(from Aspergillus oryzae)
as well as again increasing the digestion of protein. Protease (from A. oryzae) 20,200 HUT
Glucoamylase (from A. oryzae) 10 AGU
The health benefits of enzyme supplementation are not limited to the absorption of Protease (from A. niger) 10.1 SAPU
nutrients. Supplemental enzymes relieve digestive organs, improve intestinal health, Invertase 400 SU
(from Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
reduce inflammation and speed up recovery. For example, athletes and patients Lipase (from Candida rugosa) 480 FIP
undergoing surgery recover more quickly if they are prescribed enzymes. Digestase is a Lipase (from A. niger) 10 FIP
Lipase (from Rhizopus oryzae) 10 FIP
completely vegetarian enzyme formula and the world's first digestive enzyme supported
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule three
by research. times a day with food or as directed by a
qualified health care practitioner.
CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant or
nursing.
Complementary Products:
Applications: Proper digestion, Gastrointestinal health, Improves nutrient absorption AOR Zymes, Advanced Biotics
Gingko Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba is one of the most well known and well established medicinal herbs in the
world. Its use in traditional folk remedies can be traced back as far back as the 'Chen
Houng Pen T'sao' - an early form of pharmacopeia published in ancient China in 2800
BC. It is the sole survivor of a 200 million-year-old species of tree that has become
legendary for its durability and nutrient-absorbing capabilities.
Ginkgo remains monographed in the modern Chinese pharmacopoeia as well as in
those of the United States and Germany. In fact, Ginkgo Biloba extract has been
approved in Germany (according the Commission E Monograph of that nation) for
addressing the symptoms of 'cerebral insufficiency'. This pertains to the memory loss
associated with such conditions as Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, among
90 Vegi-Caps AOR05003 others. It is also used to contend with symptoms of tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo,
Serving Size: 1 Capsule and intermittent claudication (poor circulation to the lower legs).
Ginkgo biloba extract (50:1) 100 mg The central effects of the two main active ingredients in Ginkgo Biloba, namely the
-Ginkgoflavanoglycosides 24 %
terpenoid lactones and the flavonoids, enhance cerebral circulation and provide
-Terpene Lactones 6%
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one or two antioxidant protection respectively. Studies also show that Ginkgo biloba reinforces neural
capsules daily without food, or as directed capillary walls and protects cerebral nerve cells from damage when deprived of oxygen.
by a qualified health care practitioner.
CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant or
nursing. Ginkgo may interact with aspirin
and other non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) as well as
“blood thinning drugs” such as warfarin
(Coumadin®).
Complementary Products:
Vinpo 15, R+Lipoic Acid, Acta-Resveratrol
Applications: Cerebral vascular support, Antioxidant, Delays onset of dementia, Cognitive enhancement
GLA•240TM
Gamma-Linoleic acid (GLA) is produced by the body from linoleic acid (LA), which is an
essential fatty acid that the body is unable to make and must be ingested as part of the
everyday diet.
GLA was discovered in the oil of evening primrose seeds (where GLA content is 9%), and
this oil became well known with the public, health professionals, and in health stores.
Then GLA was also discovered in borage and black current in higher amounts, 24% and
17% respectively.
In order to ingest 240mg of GLA, only 1000mg of 24% borage oil needs to be taken
compared to 2660mg of evening primrose oil. Since a reduced consumption of oil is
desirable as a rule, the higher GLA potency of borage oil makes it preferable to evening
90 Softgels AOR07003 primrose oil.
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
GLA is further converted in the body - via a sequence of biochemical steps - into
Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) 240 mg
prostaglandin 1 (PGE1), a key molecule with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, and key
(from borage oil)
hormone-synthesizing properties. GLA has also been the subject of human, double-blind,
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one softgel daily
placebo-controlled clinical trials in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, post-viral fatigue
with a fat containing meal, or as directed
by a qualified health care practitioner. syndrome, mastalgia, diabetic neuropathy, and other conditions. The results of these
studies have been consistent and statistically significant improvements for those in the
CAUTION: None Known.
GLA groups.
Complementary Products:
Omega Cardio, Lyprinin, Opti-Guggul
Applications: Inflammation, Swelling and pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, Pre-menstrual syndrome, Eczema
Glucosamine HCLTM
Glucosamine is also referred to as an aminomonosaccharide, meaning that it is the
product of the synthesis between glucose and an amino acid -in this case glutamine. It
also repairs damaged arthritic joints, reduces pain, and builds synovial fluids. It is easily
absorbed into the bloodstream, and is necessary in the formation of skin, eyes, bones,
tendons, nails, ligaments, and parts of the heart.
The main purpose of glucosamine is to create long chains of modified disaccharides
called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which the joints and cartilage require for repair.
Glucosamine is produced naturally in the body to help maintain and build healthy joint
tissue, a biological capability that seems to fade with the aging process. In the treatment
of degenerative joint diseases, the research conducted with glucosamine sulfate is
extensive, with 20 clinical trials involving a total of 2570 patients in the study of 300 Vegi-Caps AOR04081
osteoarthritis alone. The collective results displayed a 28% reduction in pain and a 21% Serving Size: 1 Capsule
improvement in function for those patients supplementing with glucosamine over the Glucosamine HCL 750 mg
placebo groups. (natural-from Aspergillus niger)
ADULT DOSAGE: Take two capsules daily,
While the majority of glucosamine supplements are made from the shells of crustaceans,
or as directed by a qualified health care
the glucosamine used in this supplement is completely vegetarian, produced by the practitioner. It will normally take a
unicellular organism Aspergillus niger. minimum of two months to see beneficial
effects.
CAUTION: Consult a health care
practitioner prior to use if you have
diabetes or if symptoms persist after
ongoing supplementation. Do not use if
you are pregnant or nursing.
Complementary Products:
Applications: Osteoarthritis, Athletic Injuries, Joint support Hyaluronic Acid, Lyprinin
Hawthorn
Hawthorn (Crategus oxycantha or C. monogyna) is a small thorny tree originally from
northwestern Europe. For thousands of years, folk medicine has prescribed hawthorn for
a variety of uses, from a sore throat to a troubled heart.
Modern researchers have discovered several properties of hawthorn that are of extreme
importance to anyone concerned about cardiac health. First among these is hawthorn's
power to lower cholesterol. Hawthorn increases the binding of LDL (bad) cholesterol to
liver cell receptors, preventing it from reentering the blood stream and to synthesize less
LDL cholesterol in the first place. It also increases the excretion of cholesterol in the bile,
resulting in lower levels of cholesterol in the blood, where it can build up into blood-flow-
blocking deposits. At the same time, hawthorn extract has also been shown to prevent the
100 Vegi-Caps AOR04106 accumulation of high blood lipids and fatty deposits in the liver and aorta, a key factor in
Serving Size: 1 Capsule atherosclerosis and a result of high cholesterol diets.
Hawthorn Extract 500 mg In a massive study of over a thousand patients with mild congestive heart failure, two-
(1.8% Vitexin-2-Rhamnoside) thirds of these subjects reported feeling better or much better following hawthorne
ADULT DOSAGE: Take 1 to 3 capsules per supplementation. Three-fourths of the participating physicians noted a good or a very
day with/without food, or as directed by a good efficacy, and 98.7% noted a good or a very good tolerance. All in all, hawthorn
health care practitioner. shows great potential for the safe and effective treatment of chronic heart failure.
CAUTION: Do not use for children under
12 years of age or if you are pregnant or
nursing. May cause hypotension when
used with beta-blockers and may
potentiate the effects of cardiac glycosides.
Complementary Products:
TLC, Cardio Mag 2.0, Bearlic Garlic
Applications: Cardiovascular disease, Hypertension
Hydroxy B12
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is one of the most complex vitamins in existence. It is used by
the body in two different ways, and consequently requires two different coenzymes to
process it. These two coenzyme forms of vitamin B12 are methylcobalamin and
adenosylcobalamin (also known as cobamamide or dibencozide).
Methylcobalamin nourishes the brain and central nervous system and thus prevents the
numbness, dementia, and degeneration of the nerve cells (neurons) seen in B12
deficiency. Adenosylcobalamin helps the body process certain amino acids and form
substances used in the body's energy cycle.
Most B12 supplements are in cyanocobalamin form, which the body must convert into
hydroxycobalamin in order to create the two applicable coenzymes in question. By taking
a preformed hydroxycobalamin supplement, one can skip over this first biochemical 60 Lozenges AOR01019
hurdle, allowing for unhampered formation of adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin. Serving Size: 1 Lozenge
Hydroxycobalamin 1000 mcg
Scientists have identified B12 deficiencies as risk factors for a multitude of conditions,
including neuropathy, myelopathy, anemia, cardiovascular disease and depression, ADULT DOSAGE: Take lozenge under the
tongue daily with food, or as directed by a
among others. Clinical studies with B12 pertaining to the symptoms of many of these
qualified health care practitioner.
conditions are well established and widespread. Furthermore, one landmark study found
CAUTION: None Known.
that hydroxycobalamin decreased whole blood cyanide levels by 59% among heavy
smokers. Finally, B12 deficiencies are particularly likely among vegetarians, with one Complementary Products:
Methylcobalamin, Ortho Iron
German study reporting that only 5.3% of vegetarians meet the recommended intake of
B12.
Inositol
Inositol (or myo-inositol) is a B-vitamin-like molecule and a precursor to
phosphatidylinositol, which occupies a central place in the phosphoinositide cycle. This
cycle is essential to multiple brain signaling systems, delivering messages from a variety
of hormones and neurotransmitters (brain messenger-molecules) from receptors on the
neuronal membrane into the heart of the cell.
Signaling systems dependent on the phosphoinositide system include neurotransmitters,
which are key targets for antidepressant drugs. Research suggests that inositol can
address the symptoms of various behavioural disorders, particularly those related to
depression and anxiety.
In one of the first clinical trials, 39 people with major or bipolar depression took either
90 Vegi-Caps AOR04059
500 g Powder AOR04060 twelve grams of inositol or a placebo daily for four weeks. The result was that the inositol
Serving Size: 1 Capsule group experienced a 20.5% greater drop in their depression scores (according to the
Inositol 500 mg Hamilton Depression Rating Scale) than did the placebo group. Inositol's effect on eating
Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon disorders has also been assessed in clinical trials, with one such trial examining twenty-
Inositol 8.5 g
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule daily or
four bulimic patients. At the end of the trial, the improvements for the inositol group were
one tablespoon mixed into juice or water twice up to three times greater than those experienced by the placebo group. Similarly
daily with food, or as directed by a qualified impressive results with inositol supplementation have been seen in studies examining
health care practitioner. If used in
combination with IP6 take one capsule per Panic and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. Finally, recent research supports a role for
500 mg of IP6. inositol in cellular defense and normal cell growth and differentiation, especially in
CAUTION: For adult use only. Consult a combination with inositol hexaphosphate (IP6).
health care practitioner prior to use if
pregnant or breastfeeding.. This product may
interfere with mineral absorption. Do not use
if you have iron, calcium, or zinc deficiency.
Complementary Products:
IP6, AHCC, SAMe Applications: Supports normal cell growth and differentiation, Supports mood balance
Lactoferrin 250TM
Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein isolated from mammalian milk. Its relatively
low molecular weight of 80 kilodaltons belies its potency, as it consists of 703 amino
acids. It has been known to demonstrate an impressive anti-microbial capability in
addition to being able to control inflammation and cholesterol. Its multifunctional role
also encompasses antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant and immunomodulatory
activities.
Lactoferrin's multi-faceted applications make any single mechanism of action challenging
for scientists to isolate, but most seem to agree that it begins with lactoferrin's ability to
bind to iron. Iron is essential for the growth of pathogenic bacteria and is also a major
contributor to the generation of reactive oxygen species. This would go a considerable
distance towards explaining the anti-microbial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and 60 Vegi-Caps AOR04110
immunomodulatory activities of lactoferrin. These properties have manifested themselves Serving Size: 1 Capsule
in cancer studies, with one such study reporting lactoferrin inhibiting colon cancer in Lactoferrin 250 mg
laboratory rats, with 15% incidence for the lactoferrin group versus 57.5% for the controls. ADULT DOSAGE: Take one to six capsules
In another study, this one examining lactoferrin's antibacterial capabilities, 70% of per day in divided doses with meals or as
lactoferrin-pretreated laboratory mice survived the intravenous administration of E. coli if directed by a qualified health care
they were first given lactoferrin. By contrast, only 4% of the animals in the control group practitioner.
survived the same E coli intravenous administration. CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant or
nursing.
Complementary Products:
AHCC, Curcumin 95, CUReCMUMIN,
C+Bioflavonoids
L-Lysine
One of the nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own, L-Lysine
must be obtained by dietary means or else the body will go deficient. L-Lysine
supplementation has proven helpful to alleviate herpes and cold sores, augment
bodybuilding and growth, as well as maintain carnitine levels, an important factor in
energy and aging.
The earliest notable studies with regard to herpes go back to 1984, when twenty-six
volunteers with a history of frequently recurring herpetic lesions completed a 12-month
double-blind crossover study, with the study group reporting 'significantly fewer lesions'
with 1 gram of daily L-Lysine supplementation.
L-Lysine also supports bone health by insuring the adequate absorption of calcium and
150 Vegi-Caps AOR04056 helping to form collagen that makes up bone cartilage and connective tissues. A
Serving Size: 1 Capsule deficiency of L-Lysine has been found to cause tiredness, lack of concentration, irritability,
L-Lysine HCl 500 mg hair loss, anemia and reproductive problems. An attestation of L-Lysine's recuperation-
ADULT DOSAGE: Take two capsules three enhancing capabilities is the fact that it has become an increasingly common addition to
times daily for up to six months, or as parenteral formulations as part of post-operative analgesia in hospitals. It has also been
directed by a qualified health care reported that too little L-Lysine in a diet can result in kidney stones.
practitioner. Consult a health care
practitioner if symptoms persist.
CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant or
nursing.
Complementary Products:
AHCC, C+Bioflavonoids, All-Life
Colostrum
Applications: Helps heal and prevent cold sores, Supports immune function
Lutein
It is estimated that 1.2 million Canadians older than 40 have early signs of age related
macular degeneration, a common problem that affects approximately 80% of people
aged 75 or older. It is a devastating disease for which little can be done. Cataracts are
another very common eye condition, present in more than 50% of persons aged 65-74
and in 65% of those over 75. Much of this is preventable through nutrition and the
greatest eye health benefits associated with nourishment come from foods high in lutein.
Lutein is both a naturally occurring antioxidant found mainly in the eyes as well as a
carotenoid (natural plant pigment), of which kale is the richest dietary source. Human
studies have shown that 10 mg/day of supplemental lutein can increase pigmentation in
the macular region of the retina and lead to significant improvements in such ocular
functions as glare recovery, contrast sensitivity, and visual acuity. 60 Vegi-Caps AOR04116
Diminution of age related macular degeneration and cataract formation were also seen Serving Size: 1 Capsule
with lutein supplementation, and some animal studies have indicated that lutein enhances Lutein free form 20 mg
the immune system as well. Finally, it is thought that lutein protects the skin against UV (from Marigold petal extract-Tagetes
light oxidative stress, a benefit not found with other antioxidants. erecta)
Zeaxanthin 0.78 mg
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule per
day with food, or as directed by a qualified
health care practitioner.
CAUTION: None Known.
Complementary Products:
Ortho Eyes, Vision Support II, Bilberry-
Grapeskin
Maca
Maca (Lepidium peruvium chacon), a plant native to Peru, is a cruciferous plant whose
roots are eaten as a vegetable by the native peoples. Along with a rich mineral content,
Maca contains four alkaloids -- the so-called macainas -- which clinical and anecdotal
experience suggests may nourish the endocrine glands in an adaptogenic fashion. That
is, by balancing the effects of major steroid hormones such as estrogen, progesterone,
and testosterone, Maca may create effects that are specific to the condition of the
individual, elevating low levels of some hormones while lowering levels of hormones
present in excess.
Health professionals who use Maca in their practices thus report that Maca assists in the
maintenance of male sexual function, can be helpful in normalizing menopausal and
90 Vegi-Caps AOR05021 premenstrual symptoms (including helping to maintain bone structure), fights stress,
Serving Size: 1 Capsule increases energy, and helps maintain healthy blood glucose levels.
Maca 500 mg One study with laboratory rats found that compared to control animals, those fed either
(Lepidum meyenii Walp.) (>0.6% maca root powder or isolated macainas showed greater follicle maturation (females) and
Glucosinolates) higher sperm production (males) within three days of testing. A more recent study also
ADULT DOSAGE: Take two capsules twice shows that Maca activates and protects insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in human
a day without food for one month, then cartilage cells in-vitro.
two capsules daily, or as directed by a
qualified health care practitioner.
CAUTION: None Known.
Complementary Products:
GLA 240, Boron, Total E
Applications: Menopause and andropause support, Premenstrual syndrome, Sports performance, Libido
Magnesium Taurate
Magnesium Taurate is a combination of the mineral magnesium and the amino acid
taurine, and is designed to help ensure heart health. This combination helps to avoid
potentially debilitating deficiencies, stabilize cell membranes, and inhibit the over-
excitability of the central nervous. Taurine and magnesium have both been shown to
improve cardiac health, improve insulin sensitivity, and inhibit neuromuscular excitability.
The anti-arrhythmic, cardioprotective, antihypertensive, and inotropic properties of
taurine are remarkably similar to magnesium. Both magnesium and taurine appear to
modulate calcium levels in the heart, thus influencing contractility and protecting the heart
against potential difficulties caused by an overload of heart calcium levels.
Taurine and magnesium evoke direct effects on arterial vasoconstriction, protect against
the stresses that induce hypertension, and may also have antithrombotic effects. They also
90 Caps AOR02007
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
act to enhance the actions of insulin by increasing insulin sensitivity via the stimulation of
glycogenesis, glycolysis and oxygen utilization.
Magnesium Taurate 125 mg
(Elemental magnesium) Magnesium and taurine are relatively stable compounds found in the central nervous
Providing Taurine 350 mg system and in the peripheral tissue surrounding it. The two possess anticonvulsive
ADULT DOSAGE: Take 1 capsule 1 to 5 capabilities, and the mechanism of action that they both share for these capabilities
times daily with/without food, or as includes their mutual effectiveness against the effects of hypoxia (oxygen deficiency in
directed by a qualified health care tissues).
practitioner.
CAUTION: None Known.
Complementary Products:
Cardio Mag 2.0, Co-Q Plus, Gingko Biloba
MCP
Cancer is a difficult disease to treat because cancer cells do not follow the rules of regular
cells. One important abnormality of cancer cells is that they do not have to stay attached
to their surrounding environment in order to survive. This characteristic, called metastasis
enables cancer cells to break off from the main tumor and travel in the bloodstream, to
other areas of the body and colonize and infect new tissues. The ability to metastasize is
what differentiates relatively harmless “benign” tumours from much more deadly
“malignant” ones. Once metastasis occurs cancer becomes a very dangerous and deadly
disease.
In order to invade other tissues, cancer cells must be able to attach to tissue cells. One
way in which they do this is by covering themselves with a protein called galectin-3 which
is able to bind to galactose-rich molecules on the surface of healthy cells. Pectins from 450 g powder AOR04182
citrus-fruits contain high amounts of galactose, which can be used to “trick” the galectins Serving Size: 3 Scoops
on cancer cells into binding to them instead of to galactose residues on healthy tissues, Modified Citrus Pectin 15 g
thereby preventing metastasis and colonization. ADULT DOSAGE: Take 15 g
Most pectins found in fruit are in long, complex chains whose galactose residues are (approximately 3 scoops) per day, or as
directed by a qualified health care
hidden deep inside the molecular structure, and thus do not effectively bind to galectin-
practitioner.
3. AOR’s MCP provides pectins that have been split into shorter fragments, providing
more effective protection against metastasizing cancer cells. Phase I and II human studies CAUTION: None Known.
using MCP in patients with colorectal and pancreatic cancer have provided very promising Complementary Products
preliminary results suggestive of true anti-metastatic power of MCP in humans. Immune Ultra, Vitamin D3, EGCG Max,
CUReCUMIN
MSM + Glucosamine
MSM, also known as methyl sulfone, methylsulfonylmethane, or dimethylsulfone
(DMSO2), is an organic, odorless, naturally-occurring sulfur compound present in small
amounts in many foods and beverages. It holds our basic connective tissues together,
forming the elemental structure of proteins, and is required for a number of catalytic
functions of various enzymes.
Glucosamine is arguably the best-studied of all joint-support supplements, serving the
needs of both young and old, athletic and arthritic or injured. Glucosamine is an amino
sugar used to create cushioning fluids and tissues around joints. It also repairs damaged
arthritic joints, reduces pain, and builds synovial fluids. It is easily absorbed into the
bloodstream, and is necessary in the formation of skin, eyes, bones, tendons, nails,
100 Capsules AOR03012 ligaments, and parts of the heart.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule When used in combination, methylsulfonylmethane and glucosamine seem to produce
Methylsulfonylmethane 500 mg superior results than when they are used separately. An example of this synergy has been
Glucosamine Sulfate (K2SO4) 500 mg
clearly demonstrated in a study of osteoarthritis where the benefits of MSM and
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule three
times a day with food and avoid taking at
glucosamine were measured both separately and in combination. It was concluded that
bedtime, or as directed by a qualified health in areas such as pain reduction, swelling, joint mobility, as well as analgesic and anti-
care practitioner. Use for a minimum of one inflammatory activity, that MSM and glucosamine sulfate worked more rapidly and more
month to see beneficial effects. effectively together than they did separately.
CAUTION: Consult a health care practitioner
if symptoms worsen, or if allergic reaction
occurs. Some people may experience mild
gastrointestinal bloating, constipation or
indigestion. Do not use if pregnant or
nursing. Do not take if allergic to shellfish.
Complementary Products:
Hyaluronic Acid, Lyprinin, Maxi Boz Applications: Joint Support
NADH UltraTM
NADH, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is a natural substance found in most life
forms and is essential for energy production. NADH is a central member of the electron
transfer chain in the mitochondria leading to the production of ATP.
NADH may stimulate the body's own production of the neurotransmitter dopamine. This
has led to human studies with Parkinson's disease patients. One open study involved 885
subjects with Parkinson's disease, with 80% showing improvement. In another open study,
17 patients with dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease were treated with NADH
for 12 weeks, and researchers reported improvements in all of them.
NADH has also been studied for its effect on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or CFS. One
study, which was double-blind and placebo-controlled, involved 26 CFS patients. The
30 Tablets AOR04150 study was divided into phases, with subjects receiving either 10 milligrams of NADH or a
Serving Size: 1 Tablet placebo for the first four-week part of the study, followed by a four-week 'washout' period
NADH (Enteric coated) 10 mg where none of the subjects took anything, and a final four-week period where subjects
ADULT DOSAGE: Take 1 tablet per day were assigned the alternate regimen of the first phase. The results of this exceptionally
without food, or as directed by a qualified thorough trial were that 31% of the patients in the NADH group were judged to have
health care practitioner. experienced 'notable improvement', with only 8% of controls receiving a similar
CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant or assessment.
nursing.
NADH has also been studied to determine its ability to lower blood pressure and positively
Complementary Products:
Cardio Mag 2.0, Mag Malate Renew,
affect lipids. In one study among laboratory animals, systolic blood pressure, total
Mag/Potassium Aspartates cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol were significantly reduced in the NADH group as
opposed to the control group.
Ortho•MineralsTM
Minerals are often confused with vitamins, and the two terms are often used
interchangeably. It can be argued that vitamins receive a higher priority on our collective
nutritional pyramid, yet vitamins constitute less than 1% of body mass while minerals
comprise between 4-5%.
Every cell in the body requires minerals such as zinc, manganese, chromium, selenium,
calcium and magnesium. Most North Americans face borderline mineral deficiency due
to poor food choices, processing, soil depletion from factory farming, and other factors.
Additionally, minerals that are consumed as supplements may not be in bioavailable
forms or in the optimal ratios. For example, magnesium oxide and citrate have
bioavailability rates of 20-30%, while magnesium aspartate boasts 41.7%. Se-
210 Capsules AOR04064 methylselenocysteine, or SeMC, has been shown in studies to be over twice as potent as
Serving Size: 7 Capsules other forms of selenium in its ability to potentiate normal cell differentiation.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 25 mcg/1000 IU
Boron (Citrate) 700 mcg Balance is also critical, as disproportionate ratios of zinc and copper, for instance, can
Calcium (Citrate-Malate) 1000 mg actually lead to cardiac disturbances and other risks, in spite of the fact that both of these
Chromium (Picolinate) 100 mcg
Copper (Citrate) 1 mg minerals are required for optimal immune function - in the proper ratio. Studies are also
Iodine (Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg
Magnesium (Monoaspartate, Oxide) 420 mg showing that other, often-overlooked minerals such as lithium, chromium, boron, silicon,
Manganese (Glycinate) 2.3 mg and vanadium may be just as important to optimal health as the more well-known
Molybdenum (Na Molybdate) 45 mcg
Potassium (Chloride) 99 mg minerals.
Selenium (Se-Methylselenocysteine) 55 mcg
Silicon (Na Metasilicate) 50 mg
Vanadium (Citrate) 18 mcg
Zinc (Citrate) 11 mg
ADULT DOSAGE: Take up to seven capsules
daily with food, or as directed by a qualified
health care practitioner.
CAUTIONS: None Known.
Complementary Products:
Ortho Core, Ortho Bone, Bone Basics Applications: Multi-Mineral Complex, Mineral balance, Bone health
Pomegranate UltraTM
Pomegranate is a fruit with a wide range of health benefits. It lowers blood pressure by
widening narrow arteries and reducing the thickness of the carotid artery. It also reduces
arterial plaque, partly by blocking LDL oxidation which is the first process in the
development of cholesterol buildup in the arterial wall. Tannins found in pomegranate
juice create a better balance of good-to-bad cholesterol.
Ellagic acid is the active ingredient of pomegranate. Animal and cellular studies have
found that ellagic acid is able to maintain normal cell function by increasing levels of
detoxification enzymes, protecting DNA and activating the suicide process of rogue cells.
Ellagic acid also functions as a cancer fighting agent. Studies have shown that it
eliminates carcinogens such as nitrosamine and fungal toxins and protects cells from
mutations which can lead to cancer. It has also been shown to reduce the size of tumors 60 Vegi-Caps AOR04024
in mice with lung and prostate cancer. It induces the action of glutathione, the body's best Serving Size: 1 Capsule
antioxidant, to block the damage caused by free radicals. Ellagic acid can also bind Pomegranate extract 375 mg
directly to DNA at sites that are threatened by carcinogenic damage, and it can directly (standardized for 150 mg of Ellagic acid)
interact with carcinogenic agents to transform them into less harmful substances. Some ADULT DOSAGE: Take one to two
forms of cancer are linked to viruses, and one research team found that pomegranate capsules daily with food, or as directed by
a qualified health care practitioner.
extract was able to destroy several viruses on contact.
CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant or
The best pomegranate ingredients are found in the peel. Fortunately, it is not necessary nursing.
to include peels in the diet; with a pomegranate extract, the benefits of this seasonal fruit Complementary Products:
are available year round. Acta-Resveratrol, TLC, Co-Q Plus
PS-100TM
Over the adult life span, healthy individuals can lose as much as 50% of their ability to
perform everyday tasks related to memory and cognition. Results from clinical trials
conducted in the U.S. and Europe indicate that supplementation with phosphatidylserine
(PS) can play an important role in the support of mental functions in the aging brain. PS
is a phospholipid that is a structural component of biological membranes of plants,
animals and other life forms. Studies have demonstrated that supplemental PS possesses
the ability to alleviate cognitive impairment, with particular emphasis on the symptoms of
Alzheimer's disease.
In the largest multicenter study to date of PS supplementation and Alzheimer's disease,
142 subjects aged were given 200mg of PS per day or a placebo for a 3-month period.
60 Vegi-Caps AOR04062 The subjects taking PS were found to display'statistically significant' improvements over the
Serving Size: 1 Capsule placebo group. Clinical trials have also shown PS to be effective in other forms of
Phosphatidylserine 100 mg cognitive dysfunction as well, including age-associated memory impairment and general
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one to three
dementia.
capsules daily with/without food, or as Finally, there have also been several studies examining PS’s ability to significantly reduce
directed by a qualified health care levels of the hormone cortisol, released by the body in response to stress. Research has
practitioner. focused on the connection between lower cortisol levels and elevated mood. This
CAUTION: None Known. connection, combined with clinical findings - including those revealing improved EEG
Complementary Products: alpha-rhythms, highlight the overall impact of PS on brain performance, particularly in
Ortho Mind 1.0, Citicoline, R+Lipoic Acid the aging brain.
Reduced Glutathione
Glutathione is the single most powerful and important antioxidant produced by the
human body. It can be thought of as the central axis that holds the rest of the body's
operating network of antioxidants together. It scavenges free radicals on its own and
reduces other molecules, including antioxidants and proteins, to their effective forms.
Human cancer studies have examined the effect of supplemental glutathione on the
toxicity of chemotherapy drugs, particularly cisplatin-with the results demonstrating that
glutathione can reduce cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity.
Research indicates that supplemental glutathione can significantly inhibit platelet
aggregation and improve other factors in atherosclerotic patients. In other preliminary
clinical work, glutathione has been found to help preserve renal function in patients who
had coronary artery bypass operations. Studies have also shown exogenous glutathione 60 Vegi-Caps AOR06001
to be helpful in reversing the oxidant-antioxidant imbalance in idiopathic pulmonary Serving Size: 1 Capsule
fibrosis, and in suppressing pro-oxidant activity among lung epithelial cells in patients Reduced L-Glutathione 500 mg
with cystic fibrosis. (Pharmaceutical grade)
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one to three
The fact that glutathione is the single most important endogenously-produced antioxidant
capsules per day with food, or as directed
in the body is beyond dispute. The best way to increase our body’s levels of it, however, by a qualified health care practitioner.
remains the subject of intense and interesting debate - one that is centered on
CAUTION: None Known.
bioavailability.
Complementary Products:
N-A-C, N-A-C Sustained, Antioxidant
Synergy
Ribogen
D-ribose is a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar that is found in all living cells. It is a
building block of nucleic acids, which are the building blocks for DNA and RNA. It is also
a precursor for adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the 'molecular currency' of cellular
energy, providing energy for every move and chemical reaction made by the body. Under
conditions of stress - such as cardiac ischemia (a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the
heart) - the cell is unable to generate ATP fast enough. This results in dramatic declines
in the nucleotide pools required to make ATP, and requires several days or longer for a
return to baseline levels, resulting in significantly prolonged recovery times.
Clinical studies among patients with coronary heart disease and congestive heart failure
250g Powder AOR04147 have shown that supplemental D-ribose results in marked improvements in cardiac
Serving Size: 2.5 g (approx. 1 tsp) energy metabolism as well as increased scores in physical function and quality of life. In
D-ribose 2.5 g one study among patients with fibromyalgia and/or chronic fatigue syndrome, 41 subjects
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one to two
were given 15 grams of D-ribose daily for 19 days. The results were that 66% of the
teaspoons in water or juice with/without patients experienced 'significant improvement' in all five categories of a standardized
food twice daily, or as directed by a Visual Analogue Scale questionnaire (VAS): energy; sleep; mental clarity; pain intensity;
qualified health care practitioner. and well-being. The patients experienced an average increase of 45% in energy and 30%
CAUTION: None Known. in well-being. D-ribose is extremely well-tolerated, and its fundamental role in the make-
Complementary Products: up and synthesis of ATP continues to attract interest from the scientific community for the
Magnesium/Potassium Aspartates, Mag study of an increasing number of health conditions affected by energy metabolism.
Malate Renew, Cardio Mag 2.0
Taurine
Taurine is an unconventional amino acid due to its unique chemical structure, which has
a sulfur base as opposed to carbon base. It is described as 'conditionally essential' as it is
required for the optimal functioning of the heart, eyes, and brain, yet it is produced in the
body from L-cysteine.
As scientists learn more about this unique amino acid, many of them believe the amounts
we produce endogenously are not enough to ensure optimal health. They have learned
that taurine acts as an emulsifier of ingested lipids and aids in their absorption, and that
it is also an antioxidant and membrane-stabilizer, among other roles.
Taurine is the second most prolific amino acid found in the body, and the most abundant
amino acid found in the heart. Taurine has been widely used in Japan to treat various
types of heart disease, including congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, duiresis, and 270 Vegi-Caps AOR04049
hypertension. In a study of 24 subjects with congestive heart failure, administration of 2 Serving Size: 1 Capsule
grams of taurine, twice a day, resulted in clinical improvement in 19 of those patients. Taurine 675 mg
These positive results were subsequently confirmed in a double-blind, randomized, ADULT DOSAGE: Take 1 capsule 3 times
crossover, placebo-controlled trial in which taurine was added to standard treatment for daily, or as directed by a qualified health
a month. Compared with the placebo group, taurine produced 'significant improvement' care practitioner.
as evaluated by a number of standardized measures, including chest films. CAUTION: Consult a health care
practitioner prior to use if you are taking
any prescription medications or if you are
pregnant or breastfeeding.
Complementary Products:
Magnesium/Potassium Aspartates, Co-Q
Plus, Acta-Resveratrol
Toco•3•Nol MaxTM
Tocotrienols are part of the vitamin E complex, which contains 4 tocopherols and 4
tocotrienols. The molecular difference between tocopherols and tocotrienols lies in the
nature of the side chains - tocopherols have saturated side chains whereas tocotrienols
have unsaturated side chains. All tocotrienols are free radial scavengers and protect lipids
found in our blood and in our cells from oxidation. Studies have shown that tocotrienols
are more effective antioxidants than alpha-tocopherol alone. Indeed, it has been
demonstrated that tocotrienols are better than alpha-tocopherol at preventing lipid
peroxidation and protein oxidation. Such outcomes may be related to a more efficient
penetration of cellular membranes, higher recycling efficiency or better interaction with
lipids.
60 Softgels AOR04091 Studies have also demonstrated that tocotrienols reduce cholesterol levels with the
Serving Size: 1 Softgel administration of 200 mg tocotrienols per day for 4 weeks reducing total cholesterol by
Tocotrienols 125 mg 15-22%, and LDL cholesterol by 10-20%. In patients with arterial stenosis, tocotrienols led
d-Alpha-Tocotrienol 38 mg to a regression of arterial blockage. Tocotrienols also prevent LDL oxidation and animal
d-Beta Tocotrienol 1 mg
d-Gamma-Tocotrienol 70 mg studies show that tocotrienols reduce platelet aggregation - two significant benefits for the
d-Delta-Tocotrienol 16 mg heart and vascular system.
d-Alpha-Tocopherol 38 mg
Squalene 32 mg Because they scavenge free radicals, tocotrienols also delay the impact of cancer agents
Coenzyme Q10 13.6 mcg
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one to four and promote cellular suicide in breast cancer cell lines. Tocotrienols and alpha tocopherol
softgels daily with food, or as directed by a share similar indications, but tocotrienols are superior antioxidants and are better at
qualified health care practitioner. If you lowering cholesterol levels than alpha tocopherol by itself.
are concerned about maintaining healthy
blood lipid balance, combine with a diet
low in saturated fats.
CAUTION: None Known.
Complementary Products:
C+Bioflavonoids, Antioxidant Synergy, Applications: Antioxidant, Cardiovascular Disease, Anticarcinogens, Healthy blood lipids
Acta-Resveratrol
Applications: Macular degeneration, Cataract formation, Normal eye structure and function, Eye fatigue
Vitamin D3
The term 'vitamin' as applied to vitamin D is inaccurate, as the standard definition of a
vitamin is that it must be consumed orally. Vitamin D, in contrast, is synthesized by the skin
following exposure to ultraviolet rays from sunlight. The most prevalent version of
exogenous vitamin D is called calciferol (or ergocalciferol) or simply vitamin D2.
Cholecalciferol, or vitamin D3 on the other hand, is formed when ultraviolet light reacts
with endogenous synergists housed in bodyfat, and this is the form of vitamin D used by
the body.
Perhaps surprisingly, vitamin D deficiency is widespread. While deficiencies in the elderly
are widely known, it is less appreciated that children and young adults are also at risk.
Studies have shown that children from Madrid, Spain to the eastern seaboard of the U.S.
120 Vegi-Caps AOR04188 were approximately 50% deficit in vitamin D in the winter. In most parts of the world -
60 Vegi-Caps AOR04072 particularly in latitudes of 40N and 40S- people make insufficient vitamin D. In
Serving Size: 1 Capsule Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, which is 52N, vitamin D synthesis is impaired from October
Vitamin D3 1000 IU/25 mcg to March.
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one or two Vitamin D deficiency results in rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults, both
capsules per day with food, or as directed conditions characterized by inadequate bone mineralization. Vitamin D is essential for the
by a qualified health care practitioner. efficient utilization of calcium. Vitamin D is also important in the function of muscles, with
CAUTION: None Known. Safe at one weakness, pain and changes in gait being attributed to vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D3
capsule daily if pregnant or nursing.
from AOR™ is a vegetarian source derived from sheep wool oil collected during shearing.
ComplementaryProducts:
Ortho Bone, Bone Basics, Strontium
Support II
Zinc-Copper BalanceTM
Zinc and copper are essential minerals critical to health and commonly deficient in
Western diets. An ongoing study tracking the nutritional intake of Americans found that
75% of older Americans were found to be below the RDA for zinc, and none of them
achieved even the minimum recommended intake for copper.
The importance of zinc has been widely acknowledged. Perhaps as a result,
oversupplementation by those who have attempted to rectify their deficiency has become
a problem. This is because zinc and copper are so atomically similar that they can actually
compete with each other for absorption. Excessive zinc can therefore interfere with
copperdependent enzymes by binding to them, thus preventing copper from fulfilling its
own biochemical duties.
In a series of human studies, volunteers consuming a supplement regimen with a 100 Vegi-Caps AOR02012
zinc:copper ratio of up to 23.5-to-one - common ratios in many multivitamins – Serving Size: 1 Capsule
experienced wide-ranging metabolic disturbances, including increased cholesterol, Zinc 15 mg
anemia, and even heart attacks! One massive study which tracked the health habits of (Citrate, Malate, Succinate, Fumarate)
nearly 50 000 American male health professionals for 14 years found that extreme zinc Copper (Citrate, Malate) 2 mg
oversupplementation is associated with a more than doubled risk of developing prostate ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule daily
cancer, especially if continued for more than 10 years. Zinc is still essential but it must with food, or as directed by a qualified
allow copper to perform its own functions - in balance. Studies have found this balance health care practitioner.
to be between 7.5-1 and 10-1 of zinc-to-copper respectively. CAUTION: Take a few hours before or
after taking other medications.
Complementary Products:
Ortho Minerals, SeMC
CUReCUMIN Cosmaderm
SAMe 400 Vitamin D3 Liquid Adult
UTI Cleanse Vitamin D3 Liquid Child
SAMe 400TM
Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) is a methyl group donor and is essential for
health. Methylation is crucial for undesirable gene silencing, for DNA
transcription and for the formation of creatine, melatonin, epinephrine,
taurine and cysteine. SAMe is also necessary for the formation of
phosphatidylcholine, an essential component of cellular membranes which
promotes membrane fluidity.
Studies have demonstrated a link between deficient SAMe metabolism and
mood disorders which has led to promising results with the use of SAMe
for the treatment of depressive disorders.
SAMe is also depleted in liver disease and the research results speak for
30 Tablets AOR04071 themselves: SAMe supplementation improves liver function tests,
60 Tablets AOR04069 replenishes liver glutathione levels and protects the liver from various
Serving Size: 1 Tablet toxins such as drugs and chemicals.
S-Adenosyl-L-Methioinine (SAMe) 770 mg SAMe shows promise for the treatment of osteoarthritis as shown by
(Disulfate P-Toluensulfonate) comparative study between SAMe and Celebrex® (a COX-2 inhibitor)
Providing ionic SAMe 400 mg demonstrating that SAMe is as effective as Celebrex in treating the
(Min. 70% (S),S-diastereoisomer)
symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.
ADULT DOSAGE: Take two or three
tablets daily on an empty stomach, or as The health benefits associated with SAMe supplementation are extensive.
directed by a qualified health care The molecule is used to support joint health, mobility, normal liver function
practitioner. and mood. Above all else, SAMe is known for its ability to promote
CAUTION: None Known. emotional well being, and who wouldn't desire that...
Complementary Products:
Joint Support, Inositol, Tryfonia
Applications: Mood support, Arthritis
Applications: Bone Health, Immune System Health, Autoimmune disorders, Normal cell growth and development
Arjuna FlowTM
Arjuna Flow™ is Terminalia Arjuna, an Ayurvedic herb used to support cardiovascular
function for the last 1200 years. Recent evidence supports this traditional role and
demonstrates that Arjuna Flow encourages a healthy blood lipid profile and supports the
function of the heart muscle.
In addition to long-term health benefits such as antioxidant protection and the promotion
of healthy cholesterol balance, Arjuna Flow also protects the heart muscle after a heart
attack. More recent research confirms the ability of Arjuna to support a healthy heart. A
trial that compared the efficacy of Arjuna and isosorbide mononitrate (a common angina
medication) in controlling angina symptoms in cardiac patients revealed that Arjuna was
as effective as the drug but had far fewer side effects. Arjuna relieved symptoms in 80%
90 Vegi-Caps AOR04026 of the patients versus 70% for the drug. Over a twelve-week period, Arjuna reduced the
Serving Size: 1 Capsule frequency of angina attacks by 67% versus 73% for the drug.
Terminalia arjuna extract 500 mg In patients with congestive heart disease, supplementation with Arjuna increased the
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one to three heart's ability to pump blood by 10%. Over a two-year period, patients taking Arjuna
capsules daily with/without food, or as continued to notice improvements in their quality of life, ability to exercise and relief of
directed by a qualified health care their symptoms.
practitioner.
1200 years of traditional use and decades of modern research! Arjuna Flow, to be used
CAUTION: None Known.
with confidence...
Complementary Products:
Vinpo 15, Gingko Biloba, Nattokinase
CardanaTM
Cardana™ is an Ayurvedic herbal formula used to support the health of the heart and
vascular system. Cardana promotes normal blood pressure and healthy blood flow to the
heart muscle. Cardana contains six of the most powerful herbs used to support the
cardiovascular system:
• Terminalia arjuna reduces blood pressure and slows down heart rate. The herb also
increases the strength of the heart contractions.
• Coleus forskohlii was shown to reduce blood pressure in human and animal studies.
Coleus forskohlii improves the efficiency of the heart's contractions and is also a powerful
vasodilator, which explains its ability to reduce blood pressure.
• Crataegus oxycantha (also known as hawthorn), is an esteemed cardiac herb that has
100 Tablets AOR11017
been used for thousands of years. Hawthorn increases the force of cardiac contractions,
Serving Size: 2 Tablets
improves blood flow and reduces the oxygen needs of the cardiac muscle.
Terminalia arjuna (25% Tannins) 226 mg
• Hawthorn is also an anti-hypertensive and anti-arrhythmic agent. Crataegus oxyacantha (2% Vitexin) 200 mg
Coleus forskholli (4% Forskohlin) 207 mg
• Withania somnifera, known as ashwagandha, is one of the most important Ayurvedic Withania somnifera 100 mg
herbs. It is a powerful anti-anxiety agent and as anxiety sufferers will attest, anxiety often (2.5% Withenolides)
manifests as a rapid heart beat, elevated blood pressure and can even feel like a heart Boerhaavia diffusa (0.1% Alkaloids) 100 mg
Piper Longum (10% Piperine) 5 mg
attack.
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one to two tablets
• Boerhaavia diffusa is a diuretic and Piper longum improves bioavailability. twice a day with/without food, or as
directed by a qualified health care
Yesterday's remedy justified by today's science for the leading cause of mortality in the practitioner.
Western World - Cardana for your heart's sake. CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant or
nursing.
Complementary Products:
Applications: Anti-hypertensive, Cardiotonic Cardio Mag 2.0, Bearlic Garlic, CoQ plus
DGL•760TM
Used as a flavoring agent because of it sweetness, licorice has long been administered in
Egypt, Greece and China for a wide variety of health conditions. Our ancestors knew that
licorice could soothe aching stomachs and the plant was often used for gastritis. There is
one problem with licorice - the root affects adrenal function and may cause hypertension
and water retention after prolonged use. There is, however, a simple solution to this
problem: Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL), an extract from licorice that does not contain
the glycerrhizinic and glycerrhetinic acids responsible for the unwanted effects.
DGL has numerous health benefits, exhibiting antimicrobial properties, peptic ulcer
healing, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Numerous recent clinical studies have
shown that DGL is an effective remedy for those afflicted with duodenal or peptic ulcers.
60 Vegi-Caps AOR11003 While several medications used for the treatment of ulcers focus on reducing gastric
Serving Size: 1 Capsule acidity, DGL addresses the root cause of the problem. Test tube studies demonstrate that
Deglycyrrhizinated the flavonoids naturally present in DGL prevent the growth of H. pylori, the culprit behind
Licorice Root Extract 760 mg most cases of peptic and duodenal ulcers. DGL also promotes healing by improving
(Glycyrrhiza glabra) blood flow to the gastric lining, increasing the lifespan of intestinal cells and encouraging
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule two the production of protective substances. In short, DGL supports the health of the digestive
times a day with/without food, or as system and relieves the symptoms of ulcers.
directed by a qualified health care
practitioner.
CAUTION: Do not use if pregnant or
nursing.
Complementary Products:
Glycine
Gymnema•75TM
Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by the inability to utilize insulin, which leads
to elevated blood glucose levels.
Diabetes has reached endemic levels, with no signs of regressing. High dietary glycemic
loads, coupled with sedentary and stressful lifestyles, contributes to the alarming
prevalence of diabetes. But long before injectable insulin and glucometers, there was
Gymnema Sylvestre, an herb that has been used to support normal glucose metabolism
in India since Buddha's time. The hypoglycemic effects of Gymnema were first clinically
assessed in the 1930's and the herb has since been shown to reduce blood glucose levels
in both insulindependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetic animals.
Gymnema is the only substance known to increase insulin levels in insulin-requiring
individuals. The herb increases peripheral insulin sensitivity and may reduce the need for 90 Vegi-Caps AOR11011
the amount of insulin released during a glucose tolerance test. Gymnema lowers glucose Serving Size: 1 Capsule
levels via its influence on glucose receptors. In the mouth, Gymnema inhibits the sensation Gymnema Sylvestre (leaf extract) 500 mg
of sweetness by interfering with the tongue's sugar receptors. In the intestines, Gymnema Total Gymnemic acids as per IP 375 mg
prevents the absorption of glucose, thereby reducing the glucose and insulin increases ADULT DOSAGE: Take one to three
seen after a meal. The action of Gymnema•75™ is mediated by gymnemic acids. capsules daily with food, or as directed by
a qualified health care practitioner.
CAUTION: None Known.
Complementary Products:
Ortho Glucose II, R+ Lipoic Acid
Sustained Release, Advanced B Complex
Opti-GuggulTM
Opti-Guggul is an extract from the tree Commiphora mukul and has a long history of use
in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a support nutrient in inflammatory conditions and in
the maintenance of a healthy body weight. Yet it is the cholesterol-lowering ability of
Commiphora mukul that has received the most attention. Clinical trials have
demonstrated that supplementation with the extract results in an 11% total cholesterol
reduction and a 16.8% reduction of triglycerides levels. Furthermore, patients receiving
Commiphora mukul saw their good cholesterol levels increase by 60%. Such results were
confirmed in subsequent trials. It was also shown that Opti-Guggul reduces the oxidation
of lipids and prevents the formation of blood clots. Opti-Guggul appears to inhibit the
hormone that controls cholesterol synthesis while promoting the excretion of cholesterol
through the feces.
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Serving Size: 1 Capsule Furthermore, Guggul supports healthy thyroid function by promoting the conversion of the
Commiphora mukul 500 mg less active T4 to the more active T3. This may explain why studies have shown that Guggul
(3% E & Z Guggulsterones) helps to maintain a normal weight. Overweight patients taking guggul for a month
ADULT DOSAGE: Take one capsule three times a day
with/without food, or as directed by a qualified health experienced, on average, a 2.8 pound weight loss and saw their skin fold body fat
care practitioner. measurements decrease significantly. Traditionally, Guggul has also been used as an anti-
CAUTION: Guggul should not be used in cases of
hyperthyroidism, pelvic inflammatory disease or inflammatory and for a variety of skin conditions, especially for those with very oily skin.
menorrhagia. May potentiate or alter the effects of
thyroid medications. Consult your physician. Mild GI Opti-Guggul has a long medicinal heritage and is still held in high esteem today for its
problems have been noted in a few people. Guggul broad-ranging, health-promoting effects.
reduces the bioavailability of blood pressure drugs
diltiazem (Cardizem®) and propranolol (Inderal®),
as well as the cancer drug cyclophosphamide. Guggul
must not be taken with acetaminophen (eg.
Tylenol®). A small subset of Guggul users may
develop a rash, which disappears when they stop
taking the supplement. Do not use if pregnant or
nursing.
Complementary Products:
Niacin No-Flush, Pantethine, Thyro-100 Applications: High Cholesterol Levels, Thyroid Support, Inflammation
Triphlax•750TM
TriphLax•750 is triphala, a time-tested Ayurvedic formula containing three herbs used to
support detoxification. In addition to promoting regularity, TriphLax is traditionally used to
support blood purification, bile secretion, digestion and assimilation, and the health of
the gastrointestinal tract lining. Triphala is unique in that it combines tonifying, cleaning
and nutritional properties. Each of the three fruits found in the formula contributes to the
beneficial properties of the formulation. Among the known properties of the herbs:
• Terminalia chebula possesses laxative, astringent, lubricant, antiparasitical,
antispasmodic and nerve calming properties
• Emblica officinalis is traditionally used to treat ulcers, inflammation of the stomach
and intestines, constipation, diarrhea, and liver congestion
• Terminalia bellerica purifies and balances excess mucus, providing support in 100 Vegi-Caps AOR04048
asthma, bronchial conditions, and allergies Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Emblica officinalis 250 mg
One of the most common health complaints facing people as they grow older is Terminalia belerica 250 mg
occasional bowel irregularity. But triphala is much more than a mere laxative. It is an Terminalia chebula 250 mg
effective blood purifier, stimulates bile secretion, detoxifies the liver and other organs, ADULT DOSAGE: Take one or two
helps digestion and assimilation, stimulates the peristaltic action of the intestinal lining, is capsules twice daily, or as directed by a
tonifying, supports other organs, and helps in the elimination of toxins. qualified health care practitioner.
CAUTION: None Known.
Complementary Products:
Ortho Liver II, NAC, Stimuliv
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