Vitamin B12 intro:
Vitamin B12 is is a water-soluble vitamin needed for normal nerve cell activity, DNA replication, and production of the mood-affecting substance SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine). Vitamin B12 acts with folic acid and vitamin B6 to control homocysteine levels. An excess of homocysteine is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and potentially […]

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Cetyl Myristoleate intro:
Cetyl myristoleate (CMO) is the common name for cis-9-cetyl myristoleate. CMO was discovered in 1972 by Harry W. Diehl, Ph.D., a researcher at the National Institutes of Health. At the time, Dr. Diehl was responsible for testing anti-inflammatory drugs on lab animals. In order for him to test the drugs, he first […]

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Strontium intro:
Strontium is a mineral that is not classified as essential for the human body.
Strontium deficiency signs:
Strontium is not an essential mineral, so deficiencies are not seen with this mineral.
Strontium sources and dosage:
Strontium is widely distributed throughout nature. Strontium levels in the soil determine how much strontium will be in the foods […]

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Carotenoids intro:
Carotenoids are a highly colored (red, orange, and yellow) group of fat-soluble plant pigments. All organisms, whether bacteria or plants, that rely on the sun for energy contain carotenoids. Their antioxidant effects enable these compounds to play a crucial role in protecting organisms against damage during photosynthesis the process of converting sunlight into […]

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Digestive Enzymes intro:
Digestive enzymes are complex proteins involved in digestion that stimulate chemical changes in other substances. They work optimally at specific temperature and pH. Digestive enzymes include pancreatic enzymes, plant-derived enzymes, and fungal-derived enzymes. There are three classes of digestive enzymes: proteolytic enzymes needed to digest protein, lipases needed to digest fat, and […]

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Vinpocetine intro:
Vinpocetine is a chemical substance synthesized from vincamine, a natural constituent found in the leaves of Vinca minor (lesser periwinkle).
Vinpocetine deficiency signs:
Vinpocetine is not an essential nutrient, so no deficiencies are possible.
Vinpocetine sources and dosage:
Vinpocetine is synthesized from vincamine, a constituent of the leaves of Vinca minor (lesser periwinkle) Research has […]

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Chondroitin Sulfate intro:
Chondroitin sulfate consists of repeating chains of molecules called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). Chondroitin sulfate is a major constituent of cartilage, providing structure, holding water and nutrients, and allowing other molecules to move through cartilage an important property, as there is no blood supply to cartilage.
Chondroitin Sulfate deficiency signs:
Because the body makes chondroitin, […]

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Bovine Colostrum intro:
Bovine colostrum is the pre-milk liquid produced from the mammary glands of cows during the first 24 to 48 hours after giving birth.
Bovine Colostrum deficiency signs:
As bovine colostrum is not an essential nutrient, no deficiency state exists.
Bovine Colostrum sources and dosage:
Bovine colostrum is available in capsules, tablets, powdered drink mixes, […]

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Kelp intro:
Kelp is a sea vegetable that is a concentrated source of minerals, including iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. Kelp as a source of iodine assists in making thyroid hormones, which are necessary for maintaining normal metabolism in all cells of the body.
Kelp deficiency signs:
People who avoid sea vegetables, as well as […]

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Chromium intro:
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that helps the body maintain normal blood sugar levels.
Chromium deficiency signs:
Most people eat less than the U.S. National Academy of Science’s recommended range of 50–200 mcg per day. The high incidence of adult-onset diabetes suggests to some doctors that many people should be supplementing with small […]

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