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Pycnogenol French Maritime Pine Bark Extract with compounds that support your body's natural defences against five major processes related to prem-ature ageing. Support membrane function. Support membrane function by promoting the integrity and normal characteristics of cell membranes; Support healthy DNA function through antioxidant activity and possibly other mechanisms; Ease inflammation by normal modulation of inflammatory cytokine molecules; Fight oxidative stress by supporting the normal functioning of healthy antioxidant systems to help suppress free radicals and protect DNA; Fight glycation by supporting cellular metabolism of sugar, healthy fasting and normal post-meal blood sugar levels …

Provides a source of iodine (100mg) in the form of potassium iodide Description Ingredients How to Use Potassium iodide is a salt of stable iodine absorbed by the thyroid gland. In the event of an official health warning, it may be necessary to ensure that your thyroid gland is only absorbing stable iodine. This can be ensured by taking a daily dose of potassium iodide, which saturates the thyroid with stable iodine, blocking uptake of radioactive iodine. PLEASE NOTE this product only protects the thyroid, it cannot protect other parts of the body from radioactive iodine. Potassium iodide may not provide 100% protection. This is NOT a daily iodine or potassium supplement. These Potassium …

Description Ingredients Biotin is an unnumbered member of the water soluble B-complex family, normally only required in minute amounts. Biotin is used as a cofactor of enzymes involved in fatty acid metabolism, gluconeogenesis, and amino acid catabolism, and is essential in maintaining metabolic homeostasis. Biotin plays an important role in metabolic functioning as a coenzyme carrier of activated carbon dioxide in the TCA cycle (also known as the Krebs cycle). In its coenzyme form, biotin synthesizes glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, and synthesizes and breaks down certain fatty acids and amino acids. Biotin is essential for healthy skin, hair, and nail proteins, supporting healthy …

Description Ingredients Zinc supports your body's natural immune defenses. Research demonstrates that zinc deficiency is widespread, especially in the elderly. This deficiency may contribute to aging-related decline in immune function”or immunosenescence. Scientists found that zinc supplementation offers an effective way to support aging immune systems, as well as healthy inflammatory and antioxidant responses. A longstanding problem is that zinc absorption can be limited1 and certain molecules in plant sources and grains can further inhibit absorption. Life Extension has developed a low-cost formulation combining the well-established, enhanced bioavailability of OptiZinc with zinc ci…

Our Vitamin B12 lozenges can be dissolved in your mouth or chewed as a convenient way to ensure optimal B12 levels, which support healthy homocysteine levels, brain health and cognition. Read More Description Ingredients How to Use Vitamin B12 is present in foods of animal origin, including dairy products and eggs. Vegetarians and the elderly are especially susceptible to deficiency of this important nutrient, which may be caused by low dietary intake, inadequate bioavailability or poor absorption of B12. The age-related decrease in hydrochloric acid production can also affect B12 bioavailability. B12 Supplementation To overcome obstacles to vitamin B12 absorption, the Institute of Medicine …

Many of us don't get enough vitamin D from sunshine and diet alone€”but we need this nutrient for healthy bones and a strong immune system. Our high-potency supplement fills in the gaps. Read More Description Ingredients How to Use Maintaining healthy levels of vitamin D helps preserve youthful cognitive function and offers broad-spectrum benefits for bone, immune system health and more. Here's why you should be making sure you get enough of this essential vitamin every day: Cognitive health Vitamin D is important for maintaining cognitive health and function as you age. Healthy serum vitamin D levels have been shown to correspond with better scores on cognitive health tests and better main…

Our BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12 includes biologically active forms of folate and vitamin B12 to promote heart, brain and GI tract health. Read More Description Ingredients How to Use More facts about BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12 BioActive Folate & Vitamin B12 capsules contain the biologically active forms of folate (as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate) and vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin). 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) is the metabolically active form of folic acid. It’s the only form of folate used directly by the body and does not require metabolic conversion or activation. 5-MTHF is up to seven times more bioavailable than folic acid. 5-MTHF can cross the blood-brain barrier, which al…

Our magnesium supplement offers the daily dose of magnesium your body needs to support heart and bone health, healthy energy metabolism, brain function and much more. Read More Description Ingredients How to Use Cardiovascular health & blood pressure Magnesium helps relax the smooth muscles within blood vessels, which supports against peripheral vascular resistance and encourages healthy cardiovascular function and blood flow. Magnesium promotes a healthy inflammatory response and healthy endothelial function and helps inhibit oxidative stress to support cardiovascular health. Magnesium also helps maintain already-healthy blood pressure levels. Brain & nervous system health Magnesium …

Special Offer - Best before date Jan 2024 Description Ingredients How to Use Antioxidant protection, immune health and more Getting enough vitamin C is vitally important for overall health but the human body can't make it, so you have to get vitamin C through diet or supplements. In fact, some studies have shown that vitamin C supplementation supports certain aspects of cardiovascular health. Plus, vitamin C's biological activity is complemented by the health benefits of the flavonoid quercetin. In fact, vitamin C and bioflavonoids are often present together in healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables, notably citrus fruits. Ultra-absorbable quercetin for immune health and more There's …

Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in many foods, while fortified in others. If you aren't getting enough, supplementing helps support cardiovascular and neurological health. Read More Description Ingredients How to Use Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is a component of the vitamin B complex and necessary for optimal health. In its active form, pyridoxal 5-phosphate (PLP), vitamin B6 is a cofactor in more than 160 enzyme-driven reactions in the body that affect amino acid transformation, synthesis and breakdown of neurotransmitters, cellular energy production and use, immune function, methylation and DNA synthesis and repair. While most people get enough B6 from food sources,…

Be all that you can "B" with an energized body and sharp mind. Our BioActive Complete B-Complex offers the full spectrum of vitamin B benefits, in a highly absorbable formula. Read More Description Ingredients How to Use 100 mg of vitamin B1 (thiamine)—Thiamine helps convert carbohydrates into usable energy. It also supports healthy nervous system function and production of both RNA and DNA. 75 mg of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)—Our formula contains vitamin B2 in the form of riboflavin and riboflavin-5’-phosphate, the active form of the nutrient. The body converts riboflavin to its riboflavin-5’-phosphate form, which the body then uses for energy production. 100 mg of vitamin B3 (niac…

Description Ingredients Helps Maintain Cellular Energy Metabolism Dietary Supplement Non-GMO Mitochondria, the powerhouses found within human cells, produce the energy that vital tissues need to keep us vibrant, healthy, and young. Normal levels of carnitine support optimum functioning of mitochondria. The problem is that over time, levels of carnitine decline in all of our tissues, reducing cellular energy production and metabolic activity.The answer is carnitine supplementation, because carnitine helps: Maintain cellular metabolic activity by assisting in the intracellular transport of fatty acids from the cell fluid into the mitochondria where fats are oxidized to generate cellular …

Astaxanthin with Phospholipids combines astaxanthin with a proprietary blend of four phospholipids to facilitate absorption, promote healthy aging, support ocular health and offer whole-body benefits. Read More Description Ingredients How to Use Astaxanthin is a remarkable nutrient with benefits for whole body health. It has been scientifically shown to promote visual acuity and to help lubricate the eyes, an important concern for those who spend time looking at electronic screens. Immune response & more Astaxanthin has also been scientifically shown to inhibit inflammation to promote joint comfort; to encourage a healthy immune response; and to support healthy cognition and memory. Astaxanthin …

Zinc deficiency becomes more common as we get older, making supplementing with it essential for immune health. Only Trace Minerals can help maintain optimal levels. Read More Description Ingredients How to Use Zinc stimulates the activity of approximately 300 enzymes. Zinc also promotes immune function, taste sensitivity, protein, DNA and RNA synthesis, healthy insulin response and more. Age-related declines in immune function are associated with zinc deficiency. Certain aspects of immune function in the elderly have been found to be supported with zinc supplementation. Chromium plays an important role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels in those within normal range when used as …

Description Ingredients Up To 45.5 Times Greater Bioavailability Dietary Supplement Non-GMO Curcuminoids are the compounds in curcumin that help inhibit inflammation to support joint and vital organ health, promote healthy immune response, encourage heart health and provide potent cellular protection against free radicals. But the total amount of free curcuminoids delivered by standard curcumin is low. We have spent years searching for a superior, highly bioavailable form of curcumin, one that delivers maximum health benefits so you can thrive. To do this, we needed to find a technology that protected curcuminoids during digestion and delivered more free curcuminoids per dose. Life …

Our High Potency Optimized Folate is a cardiovascular health supplement that also supports cognitive health and more with 8500 mcg of metabolically active 5-MTHF. Read More Description Ingredients How to Use Folic acid is the most common form of folate supplements. Once ingested, your body is supposed to convert folic acid, a synthetic version of folate, into 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, or 5-MTHF. But research shows that many people lack sufficient activity of the enzyme that's necessary to convert folic acid to 5-MTHF. A more useful approach is to take 5-MTHF directly. 5-MTHF, homocysteine & cardiovascular health Folate helps maintain healthy homocysteine levels already within the normal …

Description Your skin makes vitamin D3 via exposure to direct sunlight. Plants get their nourishment from the sun as well, which inspired us to create a vitamin D3 supplement that is completely free of animal sources or byproducts: not in the 100% vegan capsule, nor in the nutrient inside. For vegans and vegetarians, getting the right nutrition can pose unique challenges. So we created a vegan-friendly 125 mcg Vitamin D3 formula. Vegan Vitamin D3 Benefits: Promotes cognitive health & healthy bone density Helps maintain a healthy immune response Contains absolutely no animal by-products

Our best-selling Two-Per-Day multivitamin capsules provide a healthy dose of high-quality vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, such as carotenoid plant extracts, quercetin, 5-MTHF folate and more. Read More Description Ingredients How to Use Our soy-free Two-Per-Day Capsules contain a bioactive form of the B-vitamin folate, 5-MTHF; quercetin; zinc citrate; vitamin E as mixed tocopherols and more. Lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health—Standardized for both trans-lutein and trans-zeaxanthin, the marigold extract in our Two-Per-Day formula promotes ocular health and helps inhibit oxidative stress. Vitamin D for healthy minds and bodies We all know vitamin D supports bone health. But vi…

Special Offer - Best before date Nov 2023ul class="tabs"> Description Ingredients How to Use Occasional constipation is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal complaints in the United States, particularly among women and the elderly. To address this, we offer a dose-adjustable nutritional solution for immediate relief from occasional constipation: Effervescent Vitamin C Magnesium Crystals. Relief from occasional constipation Lifestyle factors can contribute to occasional constipation, including low dietary fiber intake and lack of exercise. Stress also affects gut motility and can result in occasional constipation. Even disruption in daily routines can be a trigger. Vitamin C is an antioxidant …

Description Ingredients Directions For you, if you want a vegetarian omega-3 supplement for brain and eye health Support healthy cognitive function Promote healthy moods in people of all ages Help maintain eye health Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an important polyunsaturated fatty acid found in the brain. In particular, high levels of DHA can be found in brain synapses, the communication pathways between neurons. Insufficient levels of DHA can affect the cognitive function, especially for those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. Other ingredients:  vegetarian softgel (modified tapioca starch, glycerin, purified water), sunflower oil, mixed tocopherols. Serving s…

Description Supports Healthy Legs and Veins Dietary Supplement Non GMO Encouraging healthy, beautiful legs all comes down to your vascular system. The complex circulatory system in your legs can weaken with age. But diosmin extract from orange peels has been shown to encourage leg circulation and comfort by helping to maintain tone and elasticity of your leg veins. Diosmin helps inhibit inflammatory factors to support vascular health, making it an ideal nutrient for supporting healthy legs. Supports healthy circulation in leg veins Helps promote healthy & comfortable legs Helps inhibit inflammatory factors to support vascular health Helps maintain tone & elasticity of leg veins

Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is an important component of coenzyme A, which assists in several metabolic pathways and is necessary for the transfer of fats to and from cells. Read Moreul class="tabs"> Description Ingredients How to Use Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is critical for human health. As a component of a ubiquitous cofactor called coenzyme A, it plays a central role in lipid, amino acid and glucose metabolism, and mitochondrial energy production, as well as in the synthesis of hemoglobin, neurotransmitters, cholesterol and steroid hormones, and other proteins and lipids. Furthermore, the importance of coenzyme A regulating cell signaling and gene expression has recently been recognized.…

Pumpkin seed extract has been shown to be effective in helping maintain healthy bladder function. Get the support you need for urinary health. Read More Description Ingredients How to Use Aging individuals frequently encounter a weakening of the bladder and its sphincter muscle that controls the release of urine. Laboratory and human clinical studies demonstrate that ingestion of water-soluble pumpkin seed extract can significantly improve the structural support of the bladder and the function of the sphincter muscle. The data supporting the value of water-soluble pumpkin seed extract is particularly strong in studies performed in women. Studies of aging men also demonstrated positive …

Promotes optimal digestion, especially for those on plant-based diets Description Ingredients How to Use Research has shown that supplementing with digestive enzymes can promote optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients from the foods you eat. This formula provides 10 vegetarian enzymes that help digest plant-based diets as well as protein, dairy, starches and fat. Optimal digestion supports optimal health This digestive health formula contains powerful digestive enzymes like alpha-galactosidase, protease 3.0 and lipase, as well as a 10 enzymes blend to promote optimal digestion of: Plant-derived sugar & starch—Alpha galactosidase promotes carbohydrate digestion and supports GI co…