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VITAMINS

What it says on the label:retinyl palmitate

Function:
Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism
Vitamin A supports skin health
Vitamin A supports normal vision
Vitamin A supports the normal functioning of the immune system

Vitamin A is essential for normal vision and skin health. Supports the normal functioning of the immune system. Vitamin A also promotes iron metabolism.

What it says on the label: thiamine mononitrate

Function:
Thiamine supports normal heart function
Thiamine contributes to normal energy metabolism
Thiamine supports the normal functioning of the nervous system
Thiamine supports normal mental function

present in some foods… Often foods such as rice, pasta, cereals and bread are fortified with thiamine.

What it says on the label: riboflavi

Function:
Riboflavin maintains a normal number of red blood cells
Riboflavin supports normal vision
Riboflavin contributes to normal iron metabolism
Riboflavin supports skin health
Riboflavin helps protect cells from oxidative stress
Riboflavin supports the normal functioning of the nervous system
Riboflavin helps reduce tiredness and fatigue

What it says on the label: nicotinamide

Function:
Niacin contributes to normal energy metabolism
Niacin Supports Skin Health
Niacin supports normal mental function
Niacin supports the normal functioning of the nervous system
Niacin helps reduce tiredness and fatigue

Niacin helps convert food into usable energy. Niacin is present in many animal products as well as various plant products.

What it says on the label: Calcium L-Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid

Function:
Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen
for bone health.
Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen
for bone health.
Vitamin C contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
Vitamin C contributes to normal energy metabolism.
Vitamin C helps protect cells from oxidative stress
Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen
for the health of blood vessels.
Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen
for cartilage health.
Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen
for gum health.
Vitamin C increases iron absorption
Vitamin C promotes the regeneration of the reduced form
vitamin E.
for the health of blood vessels.
for dental health.
Vitamin C supports normal mental function
Vitamin C supports the normal functioning of the nervous system
Vitamin C helps reduce tiredness and fatigue

What it says on the label: cholecalciferol

Function:
Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilization
calcium and fluorine.
Vitamin D supports bone health
Vitamin D maintains normal blood calcium levels.
Vitamin D supports the normal functioning of the immune system
Vitamin D plays a role in cell division
Vitamin D supports dental health
Vitamin D supports normal muscle function

Vitamin D3 promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and also supports bone health. Essential for the proper functioning of the immune system. Our bodies produce vitamin D when our skin is exposed to UV-B rays from the sun. In people with dark skin, the elderly and those living in northern latitudes, vitamin D is produced in insufficient quantities.

What it says on the label: D-α-Tocopherol Succinate

Function: Vitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative stress

Vitamin E is an antioxidant produced by cell membranes. The term “vitamin E” actually refers to a group of 8 substances.

The most active of them in vitamin E is α-tocopherol. Other components: beta, gamma and delta tocopherol and 4 forms of tocotrienols.

Synthetic vitamin E has less bioavailability than natural vitamin E.

ВИТАМИН K1
Что написано на этикетке: фитоменадион
Function:
Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
Vitamin K Supports Bone Health

Vitamin K promotes blood clotting and supports bone mineralization. Large amounts of vitamin K in food or supplements can interact with coagulant drugs such as warfarin. Vitamin K1 is present in green vegetables, such as cabbage, as well as in vegetable oils. Vitamin K2 is found in fermented foods such as natto (fermented soybeans).

What it says on the label: menaquinone

Функция:
Витамин K поддерживает здоровье костей.

Vitamin K promotes blood clotting and supports bone mineralization. Large amounts of vitamin K in food or supplements can interact with blood clotting drugs such as warfarin. Vitamin K1 is present in green vegetables such as cabbage, as well as in vegetable oils. Vitamin K2 is found in fermented foods such as natto (fermented soybeans).

What it says on the label:D-pantothenate

Function:
Pantothenic acid contributes to the normal
energy metabolism
Pantothenic acid contributes to normal synthesis
and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some
neurotransmitters
Pantothenic acid supports normal mental
activity
Pantothenic Acid Helps Reduce Fatigue
and fatigue

Pantothenic acid helps convert food into usable energy and promotes the production of vitamin D, steroid hormones, and neurotransmitters. It also supports normal mental activity. Nutritional malnutrition is very rare.

What it says on the label:pyridoxine hydrochloride

Function:
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy
metabolism
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein metabolism
and glycogen
Vitamin B6 supports the normal formation of red blood cells
Vitamin B6 supports the normal function of the immune system
Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal synthesis of cysteine
Vitamin B6 supports the normal functioning of the nervous system
Vitamin B6supports normal mental function
Vitamin B6 helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin B6contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity

Vitamin B6 helps convert food into energy. Also involved in the formation of red blood cells and maintains normal levels of homocysteine in the blood. Vitamin B6 exists in different forms: pyridoxine hydrochloride, pyridoxine-5-phosphate, pyridoxal-5-phosphate

What it says on the label:D-biotin
Function:
Biotin contributes to normal energy metabolism
Biotin contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism
Biotin supports skin health
Biotin supports the normal functioning of the nervous system
Biotin supports normal mental function

What it says on the label:folic acid

Function:
Folate contributes to normal blood formation
Folate contributes to normal blood formation …
Folate supports the normal functioning of the immune system
Folate promotes the growth of cellular tissue in the maternal
body during pregnancy
Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis
Folate supports normal mental function
Folate helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
Folate plays a role in cell division

Folate refers generally to the naturally occurring folate found in food, as well as folic acid, the synthetic form used in dietary supplements and fortified foods. In general, all women of childbearing age are advised to consume a certain amount of folic acid per day.

What it says on the label:cyanocobalamin

Function:
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy
metabolism
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
Vitamin B12 supports the normal formation of red blood cells
Vitamin B12 supports the normal function of the immune system
Vitamin B12 supports the normal functioning of the nervous system
Vitamin B12 supports normal mental function
Vitamin B12 helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin B12 plays a role in cell division

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Vitamin B12 supports the formation of red blood cells. It also maintains normal blood levels of homocysteine. Vitamin B12 is found in animal products such as meat, fish, poultry and eggs.

Minerals

What it says on the label: calcium carbonate, calcium malate, calcium L-ascorbate, calcium citrate, calcium salts of phosphoric acid, calcium

Function:
Calcium is essential for maintaining healthy bones.
Calcium contributes to normal blood clotting
Calcium contributes to normal energy metabolism
Calcium supports normal muscle function
Calcium supports normal neurotransmission
Calcium contributes to normal digestive function
enzymes
Calcium plays a role in cell division and specialization
Calcium is essential for maintaining healthy teeth

Calcium is a structural component of bones and teeth. Regulates the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction.

For maximum absorption of calcium from dietary supplements, no more than 500 mg should be taken at a time.

What it says on the label: chromium (III) chloride
Function:
Chromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism
Chromium supports normal blood glucose levels
What it says on the label: copper gluconate, copper bisglycinate
Function:
Copper supports connective tissue health.
Copper contributes to normal energy metabolism
Copper contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
Copper helps protect cells from oxidative stress
Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation
Copper supports normal iron transport in the body
Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation
Copper contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
What it says on the label: potassium iodide
Function:
Iodine supports normal brain function
(cognitive function).
Iodine contributes to normal energy metabolism
Iodine supports the production of thyroid hormones
and normal thyroid function

What it says on the label: magnesium carbonate, magnesium salts of citric acid, magnesium bisglycinate, magnesium salts of fatty acids

Function:
Magnesium supports bone health.
Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism.
Magnesium reduces tiredness and fatigue
Magnesium supports energy balance
Magnesium supports the normal functioning of the nervous system
Magnesium supports normal muscle function
Magnesium supports normal protein synthesis
Magnesium supports normal mental function
Magnesium supports dental health
Magnesium plays a role in cell division

Magnesium is a structural component of bones and teeth. Regulates the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction, is involved in hundreds of irreplaceable cellular reactions. Dietary sources of magnesium include whole grains, green leafy vegetables such as chard and spinach, and nuts.

What it says on the label: manganese bisglycinate
Function:
Manganese supports bone health.
Manganese contributes to the normal formation
connective tissue.
Manganese contributes to normal energy metabolism
Manganese helps protect cells from oxidative stress
What it says on the label:sodium molybdenum
Функция:
Молибден способствует нормальному метаболизму
What it says on the label: sodium selenite, sodium selenate
Function:
Selenium helps protect cells from oxidative stress
Selenium contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
Selenium contributes to the maintenance of healthy nails and hair
Selenium supports normal thyroid function
Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis
What it says on the label: zinc gluconate, zinc bisglycinate
Function:
Zinc supports normal brain function
(cognitive function).
Zinc contributes to normal fatty acid metabolism
Zinc contributes to the normal metabolism of vitamin A
Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism
Zinc contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism
Zinc supports bone health
Zinc supports skin health
Zinc supports normal vision
Zinc contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis
Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism
Zinc supports reproductive and reproductive health
functions
Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis

Herbal products

What it says on the label:ginkgo biloba extract

Function:

Ginkgo Biloba Simulates Memory and Preserves Cognitive Function

Studies have been conducted on the beneficial properties of ginkgo biloba for cognitive function. Most products containing ginkgo biloba are standardized flavone glycosides and terpene lactones from the leaves of the plant.

What it says on the label: ginseng extract

Function:

Ginseng supports normal glucose metabolism and insulin production, helps the body maintain resistance to environmental factors, and promotes physical and mental health. Supports the vital functions of the body, strengthens its resistance to stress and energizes.

Studies have been conducted on Asian ginseng to determine its positive effects on cognitive function and energy. The unique Rb1 Asian Ginseng Root Extract in Pharmanex products is obtained by a special extraction method that optimizes the ratio of Rb1 and Rg1 ginsenosides. The result is a milder ginseng extract.

What it says on the label:Lactobacillus fermentum PCC

Function:

PCC is a resistant strain of Lactobacillus fermentum that is not affected by gastric juices and effectively colonizes the intestines.

PCC is a specific strain of the probiotic Lactobacillus fermentum that is resistant in the gastrointestinal tract.

What it says on the label:saffron stigma extract

Function:

Saffron improves mental alertness and helps maintain a good mood. (This advantage is not recognized by UK law).

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. The price per ounce (28 g) can reach $280-$849.

What it says on the label: Green tea leaf extract

Function:
Green tea extract energizes and protects our cells
body from oxidative stress.
DO YOU KNOW…
Green tea extract energizes, tones and strengthens
health.

What it says on the label:fish oil

Function:

Fish oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid). When taken in amounts of at least 250 mg daily, EPA and DHA help maintain normal heart function. In addition, at 250 mg daily, DHA stimulates mental performance and improves vision.

The omega-3 fatty acids naturally found in fish oils generally exist in the triglyceride form.

What it says on the label: Reishi mushroom extract

Reishi mushrooms are also called “ling zhi” in Chinese. In the wild, they grow on logs and stumps. Artificially grown species grow on logs or in sawdust, while in the former case a better quality product is obtained. Reishi comes in six colors. Red Reishi is the most commonly used. Reishi mushrooms are often normalized to polysaccharides and triterpenes.

What it says on the label:Cordyceps Mycelia, Cordyceps sinensis (B.) Sacc mycelia

In the wild, cordyceps is a parasitic fungus that grows on a specific type of caterpillar, the fine weaver. In ancient times, it was reserved exclusively for the imperial palace, since it was very rare. CordyMax is manufactured under 6S Pharmanex® six-step quality control and normalized using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to determine the chemical composition of any sample. Our CordyMax formula contains standardized cordyceps mycelium from a fermentation process.

What it says on the label: pomegranate fruit extract

What it says on the label:prickly pear fruit extract

Prickly pear is a type of cactus used in many Mexican dishes. Typically sold fresh, canned or dried, it is used in nopalitos (traditional Mexican food).

What it says on the label: Red orange fruit extract

What it says on the label: citrus extract

What it says on the label: bulb extract

What it says on the label: grape extract

Grape seeds (and other parts of the plant itself and fruits) were used by the ancient Greeks.

What it says on the label: cayenne pepper powder

What it says on the label: cocoa bean powder

Cocoa powder is added to give products a chocolate flavor. Cocoa comes from South America.

What it says on the label: cherry powder

What it says on the label:broccoli seed extract