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Pregnenolone 10 mg, 25 mg and 50 mg Tablets Pregnenolone is the starting point from which all steroid hormones are manufactured in our bodies. Its conversion in the body follows different pathways, depending on individual needs. Several clinical studies have demonstrated that pregnenolone may enhance psychomotor performance and decrease fatigue in healthy subjects. Pregnenolone - The Balancing Hormone Pregnenolone - a hormone produced from cholesterol in our adrenal glands, liver, skin, testicles, ovaries, and brain - was the subject of intense interest in the 1940's. Some of the earliest studies, performed by well-known researcher Hans Selye, found it to be helpful in reducing stress and fatigue. Additional studies were conducted throughout the decade, with positive results. Pregnenolone supplementation was found to benefit people who were under excessive stress. It also was reported to support joint and tissue function and to contribute to skin elasticity. Pregnenolone is believed to affect stress levels through its influence on the adrenal glands, which produce more steroid hormones when people are under stress. Pregnenolone may also affect brain chemistry in beneficial ways. It has been found to inhibit the GABA receptors in brain cells - which may result in increased mental alertness. It may also stimulate the NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors, which play an important role in regulating synapses, thus influencing learning and memory. Pregnenolone - The Unique Hormone Much of the current interest in pregnenolone is related to its role as "the grandmother of all steroid hormones". Pregnenolone is the starting point from which all steroid hormones are manufactured in our bodies. As a "hormone balancer", it has the capacity to increase the levels of steroid hormones that are deficient in our bodies and to reduce the levels of excess circulating hormones. Some scientists believe pregnenolone is converted into other hormones only as they are needed by our bodies. The conversion of pregnenolone follows different pathways, depending upon cellular requirements. Pregnenolone may be converted into DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), which in turn can be changed into androgens (including testosterone), estrogens and other steroids; or, it may be converted into any or all of a chain of hormones including progesterone, corticosterone, and aldosterone. These characteristics make pregnenolone unique. Because cells may only convert pregnenolone into other hormones on an "as needed" basis, pregnenolone may correct imbalances in the levels of some hormones, without affecting others. This is a great advantage over steroid hormones like DHEA, which may create excess estrogen and testosterone. Pregnenolone is also distinctive because of the innumerable bodily activities it can influence. As a steroid hormone precursor, it is believed to be involved in every biochemical action exhibited by any steroid hormone. This means it may impact memory, mental alertness, stress responses, female reproductive cycles, the body's natural defenses, and joint and tissue function. With such a wide spectrum of involvement, the potential uses of pregnenolone could be boundless. Source Naturals Pregnenolone is available in 10 mg sublinguals and tablets, as well as in 25 mg tablets. All potencies are sold in 60 and 120 tablet bottles. Supplement Facts for 10 mg Serving Size: 1 tablet Amount %DV Pregnenolone 10 mg Other Ingredients: mannitol, sorbitol, natural cherry flavor, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, stearic acid and magnesium stearate. Warning: Not for use by persons under 40, or pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not take Pregnenolone if you have severe benign prostatic hypertrophy, or hormone-responsive cancer, including estrogen-dependent breast cancer or prostate cancer. Consult your physician before taking PREG if you have any medical condition including high blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy, liver disease or a kidney, thyroid, adrenal or immune system disorder, or if you are taking any medication including corticosteroids, asthma medication, calcium channel blockers, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, anti-anxiety drugs, oral contraceptives, progesterone, progestin or are on estrogen replacement therapy. Suggested Use: 1 to 5 Pregnenolone tablets daily. Do not take for more than 30 days without the advice of your physician, and have your blood hormone (estrogen, testosterone, DHEA) levels regularly assessed by your physician. Using pregnenolone (PREG) may elevate your DHEA levels, and DHEA can increase estrogen and testosterone levels. Read entire label before using Pregnenolone.

Pyruvate Power 750 mg Helps Support Metabolism Pyruvate is the link between the two main energy-generating cycles in the body, glycolysis and the Krebs cycle. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 4 capsules Amount %DV Calcium (from 3,000 mg Calcium Pyruvate Monohydrate) 511 mg Pyruvate (as Calcium Pyruvate Monohydrate) 2.25 g Other Ingredients: gelatin (capsule). Warning: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or diabetic, consult your health care professional before using Pyruvate product Suggested Use: 3 to 4 Pyruvate Power capsules daily with meals. Source Naturals Pyruvate Power is suitable for HYPOALLERGENIC: contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

Garlic & Parsley Thompson offers the quality nutritional products you are looking for at a value price you will be happy to pay. Ingredients: Calcium 23 mg Garlic (bulb) 100 mg Parsley (leaf) 200 mg Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule three times daily with food.

CCM Calcium Calcium Citrate / Malate, Superior Bioactivity In recent studies with postmenopausal women and young children, a specific combination of calcium citrate and calcium malate was found to be more beneficial for bone tissue than other forms of calcium. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 4 tablets Amount %DV Calcium (as calcium citrate & calcium malate) 1.2 g 1.2 Iron 2 mg 0.1 Other Ingredients: stearic acid, acacia (vegetable gum), modified cellulose gum, colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. Warning: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using CCM Calcium product. Suggested Use: 1 to 4 CCM Calcium tablets daily, before going to bed or with a meal.

Cat's Claw Una de Gato (Uncaria tomentosa) Herbal Protection from the Amazon Another health secret of the Amazon rainforests is now being revealed in an exciting new product from Source Naturals called Cat's Claw or Una de Gato, Uncaria tomentosa. Like Pau D' Arco before it, the herb Cat's Claw has been used in traditional Peruvian herbalism for hundreds of years, but it is only now getting the attention it deserves in the United States. Source Naturals Cat's Claw - An Amazonian Treasure for the Western World This unique herb is actually a high-climbing vine found in the highlands of the Peruvian Amazon. Cat's Claw is named for its claw-like thorns that resemble a cat's claw. The bark from the Uncaria tomentosa vine is harvested for two important reasons: first, many of the highly active components are found in the bark; and second, the bark can be harvested without needless destruction of the vine, thereby protecting the delicate Amazon ecosystem. The biologically active constituents in Source Naturals Cat's Claw have uniquely protective properties. Researchers have discovered that components extracted from the herb can enhance the body's natural defenses, help to keep the system balanced in the face of environmental stressors, and can support intestinal health. Ongoing studies are being performed to determine the exact constituents in the vine which are responsible for these activities. Oxindole alkaloids, a group of compounds that strongly affect human physiology, have been identified in some of the vine extracts. Researchers have also isolated compounds, called quinovic acid glycosides, that seem to have high free radical scavenging potential. In addition, polyphenols, triterpenes and plant steroids have been isolated from herb extracts. Among the plant steroids isolated, campesterol, stigmasterol, and Betasitosterol hold the most promise. Betasitosterol is a white, waxy substance that has been extensively studied because of its close resemblance in structure and properties to cholesterol, and for its powerful shielding potential. Betasitosterol so closely resembles cholesterol that it binds the cholesterol absorptive sites and prevents cholesterol absorption. The presence of these additional compounds may further explain the herb's protective and rejuvenating characteristics. While research unravels the multi-faceted properties of this unique Amazonian herb, the intrinsic benefits can be enjoyed by all who choose to be proactive in their quest for optimal health. Cat's Claw (Una de Gato) has been used by indigenous Peruvians for centuries. The inner bark contains unique active constituents known as oxindole alkaloids, which help support the body's immune system. Supplement Facts for 500 mg Serving Size: 2 tablets Amount %DV Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) 1,000 mg Other Ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate, stearic acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, modified cellulose gum, fiber (vegetable) and magnesium stearate. Warning: Not for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Suggested Use: 1 to 2 Cat's Claw Una de Gato tablets three times daily.

Chromium Picolinate Yeast-Free Chromium 200 mcg Chromium Picolinate is a patented chromium compound, with proven glucose tolerance factor (GTF) activity. Each tablet contains 200 mcg of trivalent chromium, from Chromax brand of yeast-free chromium picolinate. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 tablet Amount %DV Chromium (from yeast-free chromium picolinate CHROMAX II]) 200 mcg 1.67 Other Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate, stearic acid and magnesium stearate. Warning: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, diabetic, or hypoglycemic, consult your health care professional before using Chromium Picolinate product. Suggested Use: 1 to 2 Chromium Picolinate tablets daily. Source Naturals Chromium Picolinate is suitable for vegetarians and HYPOALLERGENIC: contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy, or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance. CHROMAX II? brand of chromium picolinate is a compound of trivalent chromium and picolinic acid. Chromium picolinate is patented by the U.S.D.A. and licensed exclusively to Nutrition 21.

Chromium GTF ChromeMate Yeast-Free 200 mcg Chromium is a trace element which may work closely with insulin to help facilitate the uptake of glucose into cells. The National Research Council has established the need for chromium in human nutrition. ChromeMate Chromium GTF is a patented compound of chromium and niacin, with proven GTF activity. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 tablet Amount %DV Niacin (as polynicotinate) 680 mcg 4 Chromium GTF (as polynicotinate) 200 mcg 170 Other Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate, stearic acid, and magnesium stearate. Warning: If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or diabetic, consult your health care professional before using ChromeMate Chromium GTF product. Suggested Use: One ChromeMate Chromium GTF tablet twice daily, with a meal. Do not exceed directed use. Source Naturals ChromeMate Chromium GTF is suitable for vegetarians and HYPOALLERGENIC: contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

Cat's Claw Una de Gato (Uncaria tomentosa) Herbal Protection from the Amazon Another health secret of the Amazon rainforests is now being revealed in an exciting new product from Source Naturals called Cat's Claw or Una de Gato, Uncaria tomentosa. Like Pau D' Arco before it, the herb Cat's Claw has been used in traditional Peruvian herbalism for hundreds of years, but it is only now getting the attention it deserves in the United States. Source Naturals Cat's Claw - An Amazonian Treasure for the Western World This unique herb is actually a high-climbing vine found in the highlands of the Peruvian Amazon. Cat's Claw is named for its claw-like thorns that resemble a cat's claw. The bark from the Uncaria tomentosa vine is harvested for two important reasons: first, many of the highly active components are found in the bark; and second, the bark can be harvested without needless destruction of the vine, thereby protecting the delicate Amazon ecosystem. The biologically active constituents in Source Naturals Cat's Claw have uniquely protective properties. Researchers have discovered that components extracted from the herb can enhance the body's natural defenses, help to keep the system balanced in the face of environmental stressors, and can support intestinal health. Ongoing studies are being performed to determine the exact constituents in the vine which are responsible for these activities. Oxindole alkaloids, a group of compounds that strongly affect human physiology, have been identified in some of the vine extracts. Researchers have also isolated compounds, called quinovic acid glycosides, that seem to have high free radical scavenging potential. In addition, polyphenols, triterpenes and plant steroids have been isolated from herb extracts. Among the plant steroids isolated, campesterol, stigmasterol, and Betasitosterol hold the most promise. Betasitosterol is a white, waxy substance that has been extensively studied because of its close resemblance in structure and properties to cholesterol, and for its powerful shielding potential. Betasitosterol so closely resembles cholesterol that it binds the cholesterol absorptive sites and prevents cholesterol absorption. The presence of these additional compounds may further explain the herb's protective and rejuvenating characteristics. While research unravels the multi-faceted properties of this unique Amazonian herb, the intrinsic benefits can be enjoyed by all who choose to be proactive in their quest for optimal health. Cat's Claw (Una de Gato) has been used by indigenous Peruvians for centuries. The inner bark contains unique active constituents known as oxindole alkaloids, which help support the body's immune system. Supplement Facts for 500 mg Serving Size: 2 tablets Amount %DV Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) 1,000 mg Other Ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate, stearic acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, modified cellulose gum, fiber (vegetable) and magnesium stearate. Warning: Not for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Suggested Use: 1 to 2 Cat's Claw Una de Gato tablets three times daily.

QuickDigest Reduces the incidence of heartburn due to overeating. Available in convenient rolls, this is the perfect on-the-go formula for everyday digestive support. ZAND QuickDigest is a great tasting before or after meal supplement to reduce the incidence of heartburn, bloating and indigestion due to overeating. ZAND QuickDigest contains plant enzymes including Lipase, Cellulase and Amylase. Quick Digest also includes Papain, Bromelain, Papaya and Calcium. With Plant Enzymes. 4 Calories, 4 g of Carbohydrates, 1 g of sugar per tablet.