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Saturday, June 6, 2015

Multi-Probiotic 40 Billion - Douglas Laboratories




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Multi-Probiotic 40 Billion  (60 vegetarian capsules)

Douglas Laboratories

(This item has replaced iFlora Probiotic from Sedona Labs)

DESCRIPTION 
Multi-Probiotic 40 Billion contains 16 potent strains of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Streptococcus cultures, including  the clinically researched Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 that supports gastrointestinal and immune function.†  Also included in the synbiotic blend is scFOS® prebiotic fiber that is well tolerated and works synergistically with probiotics to support healthy microflora in the intestinal tract.   Multi-Probiotic formulas by Douglas Laboratories are tested for product potency and identity to ensure viability, effectiveness, and label claim verification for every product. Multi-Probiotics include acid and bile resistant strains and undergo a patented cryoprotectant stabilization process. 

FUNCTIONS 

The microbiota of the human gastrointestinal tract plays a key role in nutrition and health. A delicate balance exists between the human intestinal microflora and its host. Upset of this community structure may promote undesirable conditions. Many different environmental factors may affect the gut microbial ecology; these include diet, medication, stress, age and general living conditions.  It is therefore important that gut microflora interactions be optimized with probiotics and prebiotics. 

Probiotics are supplemental live, beneficial intestinal micro-organisms for gastrointestinal health and immune support.†  Probiotics have been shown to exert a beneficial support through modification of the immune system host via the gut environment. Clinical trials also suggest that the exposure to healthy microbes through the gastrointestinal tract powerfully shapes immune function.†  

Multiple studies have indicated that multi-strain probiotic blends with lactobacilli, bifidobacteria, and streptococcus can provide optimal support for a diverse range of health needs.† 

Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 is featured in Multi-Probiotic and has been clinically shown in research to support the immune system by supporting the function of leucocytes in adults and the elderly.†

It may also provide fetal immune support when consumed by pregnant mothers, according to one study. Clinical research also shows increased proportions of bifidobacterium and lactobacillus microflora in the human digestive tract after intake of B. lactis HN019.  This strain may also help in the maintenance of bowel regularity and normal GI function.†  

scFOS, also called short chain fructooligosaccharides, are prebiotics that have short molecular chains. They function as non-digestible fiber that can positively affect selected groups of beneficial intestinal microflora, such as lactobacillus. While probiotics merely add beneficial microflora, prebiotics influence the intestinal environment so that beneficial colonies of microflora can flourish. By aiding the beneficial microflora’s survival, less desirable microflora can have a decreased chance of survival.

INDICATIONS 

Multi-Probiotic 40 Billion is indicated for individuals that want high potency probiotics to support the intestinal tract for healthy immune and digestive function.†

FORMULA
Serving size: 2 capsules

Proprietary Blend……...............40 Billion CFU
Short Chain Fructooligosaccharide (NutraFlora® scFOS®), Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium lactis (infantis), Bifidobacterium lactis HN019, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus bulgaricus,  Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus gasseri, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactococcus lactis, Streptococcus thermophilus


This product contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, milk/dairy, soy, corn, sodium, starch, artificial coloring, flavoring, preservatives, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). 

SUGGESTED USE
 

Capsules: Adults take 2 capsules daily or as directed by a healthcare professional.  May gradually increase to 4 daily.  

CAUTION:
 Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are immune-compromised


SIDE EFFECTS 
Gastrointestinal symptoms such as gas, bloating and diarrhea may occur in sensitive individuals.  To minimize these effects, start at 1 capsule or 1/4 tsp powder daily and gradually increase over time.   


STORAGE 
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. After opening, keep refrigerated with lid tightly sealed for optimal results. Keep out of reach of children. 

 
REFERENCES 
Chiang, BL et al. Enhancing immunity by dietary consumption of a probiotic lactic acid bacterium (Bifidobacterium lactis HN019): optimization and definition of cellular immune responses. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2000 Nov; 54(11):849-55.  Arunachalam, K, et al. Enhancement of natural immune function by dietary consumption of Bifidobacterium lactis (HN019).  Eur J Clin Nutr. 2000 Mar;54(3):263-7.  


Gill, HS et al. Dietary probiotic supplementation enhances natural killer cell activity in the elderly: an investigation of age-related immunological changes.J Clin Immunology. 2001 Jul;21(4):264-71.  


Ahmed, M et al. Impact of consumption of different levels of Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 on the intestinal microflora of elderly human subjects. J Nutr Health Aging. 2007 Jan-Feb;11(1):26-31.  


Gopal, Pramod K et al. Nutr Research. 2003 Oct: 1313-28.  
Waller, Phillip et al. Dose-response effect of Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 on whole gut transit time and functional gastrointestinal symptoms in adults.Scand J Gastro, 2011; 46: 1057-64. 


Prescott, S.L. et al. Clinical and Expir.Allergy, 2008. 1-9 
Collins MD, Gibson GR. Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics: approaches for modulating the microbial ecology of the gut. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;69:1052S-1057S. 
Robert J Boyle, Roy M Robins-Browne and Mimi LK Tang. Probiotic use in clinical practice: what are the risks? American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 83, No. 6, 1256-1264, June 2006  


Verna EC, Lucak S. Use of probiotics in gastrointestinal disorders: what to recommend? Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology 2010 3: 307-319  
Rhode CL. The Use of Probiotics in the Prevention and Treatment of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea with Special Interest in Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea. Nutr Clin Pract 2009 24: 33-40. 

Keep out of reach of children.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent disease.


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Friday, June 5, 2015

The Grow Bone System - Garden of Life


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The Grow Bone System
Garden of Life

If you are one of the millions of women and men looking to slow normal bone loss that comes with aging, Garden of Life® has great news for you. Get ready to experience the Grow Bone System with RAW Calcium™ and Growth Factor S. The Grow Bone System is intended to stimulate bone growth, increase bone strength and bone mineral density, and has been clinically demonstrated to do so. Backed by human clinical studies, Garden of Life is confident that the Grow Bone System will help build stronger, healthier bones.
The clinically-studied ingredients found in the Vitamin Code Grow Bone System featuring RAW Calcium™ have been shown to:
  • Reduce Risk of Osteoporosis††
  • Stimulate Bone Growth
  • Increase Bone Strength
  • Increase Bone Mineral Density
 What’s in the System?
The Grow Bone System starts with Vitamin Code® RAW Calcium formulated with AlgaeCal RAW Clinical Strength. This patented ingredient is an ocean-derived raw, organic, whole food, plant-form of calcium, naturally rich in 73 bone-building minerals and trace elements.

In order to maximize the benefits of Vitamin Code RAW Calcium, Garden of Life has added powerful minerals such as raw magnesium and boron. Finally, live probiotics and enzymes are added to the product as well as raw organic fruits and vegetables, for what could be the most complete whole-food calcium supplement available today. 
Vitamin Code RAW Calcium Features:
  • 756mg RAW, Whole Food, Organic, Plant-Form Calcium
  • 1600IU RAW Vitamin D3
  • 100mcg Vitamin K2 as RAW MK-7 from natto
  • 386mg of RAW Magnesium
  • Completely free of limestone rock, chalk or animal bone source Calcium
  • Gluten Free, Dairy Free
  • No Binders or Fillers
  • Live Probiotics & Enzymes
  • Contains 22 RAW & Organically Grown Fruits and Vegetables
VITAMIN CODE GROWTH FACTOR S
The second formula in the Grow Bone System is Vitamin Code Growth Factor S, which is a combination of important bone health minerals such as strontium, probiotics, enzymes and raw organic fruits and vegetables.

Strontium is a common element that is found naturally in your bones in trace amounts of approximately 100 micrograms in every gram of bone. Clinical trials conducted on strontium found it most effective at supporting bone health when 680mg were consumed per day—the same amount contained in Growth Factor S.

It is important to note that you shouldn’t take strontium and calcium at the same time of day since they compete for the same absorption sites in the body. Make sure to take Vitamin Code RAW Calcium and Vitamin Code Growth Factor S at separate times of the day and also eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.


How Can You Benefit from the Grow Bone System?
The clinically-studied ingredients found in the Vitamin Code Grow Bone System featuring RAW Calcium™ have been shown to:
  • Reduce Risk of Osteoporosis††
  • Stimulate Bone Growth
  • Increase Bone Strength
  • Increase Bone Mineral Density
No one thinks about bone loss, but it is inevitable, so it’s best to slow it down as much as you can.

Clinical Studies

AlgaeCal RAW is an ocean-derived raw, organic, whole food, plant form of Calcium, naturally rich in 73 bone-building minerals and trace elements. The AlgaeCal RAW Clinical Strength found in Vitamin Code® RAW Calcium™ is the same ingredient that was used in human clinical studies.
Clinical Studies = Confidence
In a six-month randomized, open label human clinical study, 176 women and men ages 18 to 85 consumed the ingredients in the Grow Bone System and followed a healthy eating plan and walking program. In just six months, participants experienced on average a statistically significant INCREASE in bone mineral density as evidenced by before and after full-body DEXA scans.
Warnings
Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, anticipate surgery, take medication on a regular basis, or are otherwise under medical supervision.
Keep out of reach of children.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent disease. 

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Boluoke - Canada RNA



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Boluoke 
Canada RNA


Vitamin Wagon is a proud to be a Canada RNA Certified On-Line Retailer 

Boluoke 
is an enzyme supplement known to benefit the circulation and characteristics of the blood. It is a promising new tool for those seeking to treat heart disease or proactively prevent it.  Boluoke contains the enzyme lumbrokinase, which has been shown to assist with the breakdown of fibrin, a protein involved in blood clotting. It has proven valuable in acute, sub-acute, and chronic conditions associated with clotting tendencies and poor circulation. Supplementing with Boluoke helps to maintain an optimal environment for healthy circulation. It is also recommended for people using hormone supplementation or birth control pills.
Boluoke® is the only lumbrokinase that has been thoroughly researched and its enzymatic strength is standardized. Other lumbrokinase products currently on the market often are citing Boluoke’s credentials and research, and are not disclosing the enzymatic strength of their lumbrokinase. On the raw material market, the price of lumbrokinase can vary by up to 15 folds, and the enzymatic strengths of various lumbrokinase also differ greatly.
In addition, lumbrokinase is a preparation containing multiple enzyme fractions, and the extraction and purification methods would determine the final compositions of the various enzyme fractions. Therefore, different products would have different lumbrokinase compositions and cannot be considered the same. This is also the reason why Boluoke does not significantly affect blood tests like prothrombin time (PT) or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), while other lumbrokinase products may affect the test results. 
Boluoke (lumbrokinase) is the only fully researched oral enzyme on the market supporting a healthier blood state, and it shows great promise in supporting a healthy coagulation/fibrinolysis balance in the body.  Coagulation system is a complicated and highly regulated system. Modern lifestyles often tip the balance towards hypercoagulation and rarely towards hypocoagulation. For most people, Boluoke can support the body in keeping the system in a more balanced state. Some practitioners are also recommending Boluoke for those who choose to be on hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills, and for those who could not tolerate standard preventative pharmaceutical drugs.
Suggested Use:  

Take 1 capsule one to three times daily 30 minutes before meals. 

If maximal fibrinolytic effect is desired, take 2 capsules three times daily 30 minutes before meals for 3 weeks or consult your physician for optimal dosage. 

Warning: Please consult your physician before taking this product or any other health supplement, especially if you are on any prescription medicine, are pregnant or have bleeding risks. People with known allergy to lumbrokinase should not take this product. 

SUPPLEMENT FACTS:
SERVING SIZE: 1 TABLET
IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value


Lumbrokinase (Proprietary earthworm protein extract)20 mg*

*Daily Value not established. 
Other Ingredients:  Gelatin, starch
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This product is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent disease. 


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Monday, June 1, 2015

METHYL-MATE - New Beginnings Nutritionals



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METHYL-MATE  

New Beginnings Nutritionals

Methylcobalamin or Methyl B12 is a form of vitamin B12 that is considered to be more absorbable and effectively utilized than other forms of B12.  Adequate levels of Methyl B12 are needed to protect nerve tissue and maintain the myelin sheaths that cover the nerve endings.  Vitamin B-12 is required for proper digestion, absorption of foods, protein synthesis, and anemia prevention. Helping to metabolize fats and carbohydrates, it aids cell formulation and longevity. Vitamin B-12 promotes development of healthy red blood cells and maintenance of nerve tissue.  Adequate levels of this vitamin is important for the creation of glutathione and to assist the body in detoxification.

New Beginnings Nutritionals has formulated Methyl-Mate which provides an ultra concentrated (1 ml 5000 mcg) form of methylcobalamine which contains no flavorings or artificial preservatives.

Suggested Dosage:  As a dietary supplement, take 5 drops per day or as suggested by your physician. For best results, hold in the mouth, preferably under the tongue, for one minute before swallowing. For young children, a few drops at a time can be squirted under the tongue to allow for more effective absorption. Refrigerate after opening.


Each 5 drops contains:

Supplement Facts
Servings per container
108
%DV
Methylcobalamin
1385 mcg
23,083%
* Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Purified water and potassium sorbate and citric acid.

Contains no added starch, salt, wheat, gluten, coloring or dairy products. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease.

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Sunday, May 31, 2015

3 Pack - Kardovite - Nutrition Plus



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3 Pack - Kardovite (180 Capsules x3 Bottles = 6 Month Supply)

KARDOVITE  180 Capsules

Nutrition Plus

What is Kardovite?

A Heart Tonic made with seven powerful natural ingredients

Kardovite is a unique herbal formula developed in 1999 by pharmacist and herbalist Sam Ibrahim. The formula is based on his German education and 35 years of experience assisting patients at his renowned Canadian pharmacies. Kardovite contains hawthorn, garlic, valerian, cayenne, bilberry, gingko and milk thistle. This powerful combination of traditional herbal ingredients supports circulation and healthy cardiac function*.

What is a Heart Tonic?

Etymology: Gk, kardia (heart) + tonos, (tone)

A heart - or cardio - tonic is defined as a substance that:
  1. Tends to increase the efficiency of contractions of the heart muscle, and
  2. Relates to or has a favorable effect upon the action of the heart.

How it works

Kardovite is a heart tonic for adults containing a unique blend of 7 powerful herbal extracts which:

  • Reduces risk factors associated with heart disease
  • Improves circulation & delivery of oxygen/nutrients to vital organs
  • Speeds the removal of toxins from the body
  • Strengthens the blood vessels and capillaries
  • Delivers higher energy, endurance and athletic performance
  • Improves overall health and vitality
A safe and effective way to help your heart beat 100,800 times per day for many years to come!

Directions

Capsules:

1 Capsule 3 times daily with food or as directed by a physician.

Botanical Ingredients (per capsule)

Hawthorn (leaf & flower) (1.8% vitexin)100 mg
Garlic (clove) (1% allicin)75 mg
Valerian Root Extract 4:175 mg
Cayenne Fruit & Seed Powder75 mg
Bilberry Fruit Extract 4:175 mg
Ginkgo Leaf Extract (24% flavonglycosides + 6% terpene lactones60 mg
Milk Thistle Seed Extract 4:130 mg

Kardovite’s Unique Formula

Kardovite’s unique formula contains the highest quality ingredients that have been tested by independent labs for potency and purity. Here is how the six key ingredients work:
Hawthorn
Hawthorn is known to increase the ability of the heart muscle to contract, making the heart a more efficient pump. Hawthorn works to prevent hardening of the arteries and coagulation, or blood clotting.
Garlic
Garlic has been used for medicinal purposes for more than 5000 years. Known to aid in maintaining overall cardiovascular health, garlic prevents high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It also lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels, improves the ratio of good to bad cholesterol, inhibits blood clotting, improves circulation and protects the coronary arteries against age-related stiffening.
Bilberry
Bilberry is used in Kardovite to strengthen capillaries and improve circulation in the small blood vessels such as those found in your kidneys.
Gingko Biloba
Gingko Biloba is known as a reactivator because it activates the beta receptors which dialates peripheral blood vessels. Helps to deliver oxygen to vtal organs and reduce pain in patients with obstructive arteries.
Cayenne
Capsicum or the cayenne pepper has antiplatelet effects is effective in treating poor circulation, excessive blood clotting and elevated lipid levels.
Milk Thistle
A healthy liver is an essential part of circulatory health. In the Kardovite formula, milk thistle helps to protect the liver from toxins and disease.
Valerian
Kardovite contains valerian to reduce the impact of tension, anxiety and stress.

What to Expect:

When used as directed Kardovite can:
  • Help enhance and maintain cardiovascular health
  • Reduce risks associated with heart disease
  • Increase energy production in the heart muscle
  • Improve circulation, blood flow and organ perfusion resulting in increased energy, stamina and detoxification.
The statements on our product information pages have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


Warning:
Consult a health professional before use if you are pregnant, lactating, or are taking any drugs for a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

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