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Supplement
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Amount
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Action
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Calcium
|
500
mg
|
Calcium
supplementation is critical for maintaining bone health.
Calcium is important in the maintenance of a regular heartbeat and
the transmission of nerve impulses. It
may also be involved in helping maintain healthy blood pressure, lowers
cholesterol, and helps prevent cardiovascular disease.
It may protect against colon cancer.
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|
Alpha
Lipoic Acid
|
100
mg
|
ALA
is likely the most powerful antioxidant.
Unfortunately, our body produces less ALA as we get older (the time
we need it most!). ALA helps
to neutralize the effects of free radicals on the body by enhancing the
antioxidant properties of vitamins C and E and glutathione.
It also plays a role in the proper functioning of two key enzymes
that convert food into energy. It
is also essential for the metabolism of blood sugar, and is very important
in diabetes.
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|
Quercetin
|
100
mg
|
Quercetin
has been used for treating atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, and other
cardiac diseases. It is also
helpful in the treatment of diabetes, allergies, asthma, viral infections.
Some research indicates that it may play a role in the treatment of
cancer.
|
|
Co-Q-10
|
25
mg
|
Co-Q-10
isn’t considered a true vitamin because it is synthesized in the cells,
although it does behave like a vitamin.
It is important in energy production (especially in the heart,
liver and immune system). It
is a very powerful antioxidant, and may help prevent cell damage (and
therefore may help slow the aging process).
Much of the research has been on Co-Q-10 and the heart, and shows
that it may help angina, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and other
cardiovascular problems. As
an antioxidant, it is also likely important in the prevention of cancer,
and may help chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction.
|
|
Indole-3-Carbinol
(I-3-C)
|
200
mg
|
I-3-C
is a substance found in vegetables. It
is thought to be helpful in preventing or treating cervical dysplasia.
It may also help prevent breast and colon cancer.
I-3-C may also be helpful in regulating hormones and in treating
fibromyalgia.
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Soy
Extract 40% Isoflavones
|
200
mg
|
Soy
is likely effective in the treatment of high cholesterol and in lowering
blood pressure. It is frequently used to reduce some of the symptoms of
menopause (especially hot flashes). It
may also reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
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Tocotrienols
5%
|
25
mg
|
Tocotrienols
are important in maintaining heart health and in enhancing the immune
system. Tocotrienols are part
of the Vitamin E family, and share Vitamin E’s ability to improve
circulation and lower cholesterol. They
are also powerful antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Initial research indicates that they may also help in the
prevention and treatment of cancer.
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