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                     minerals to amino acids, which facilitates their absorption   2. Reduce hidden inflammation in blood vessels
                     by the body without irritating the stomach.         (Cardiovascular & Vessel Health)
                        • Zinc Chelate: An essential mineral that plays a role in   The combined effects of ALA, Resveratrol, and B-complex
                     the function of more than 300 enzymes, as well as immune   vitamins play an important role in antioxidant mechanisms
                     system function, protein synthesis, and wound healing.  and help regulate homocysteine metabolism. In particular,
                        • Magnesium Glycinate: Magnesium plays an important   vitamins B6, folate, and B12 work together to help maintain
                     role in nerve and muscle function, energy production, and   balance and reduce the risk associated with the accumulation
                     maintaining mineral balance in the body. It may help relax   of toxins in the bloodstream.
                     muscles, improve sleep quality, and reduce the frequency   3.  Stimulate  and  balance  the  immune  system
                     of migraine symptoms.                               (Immune System Fortification)
                        3. Antioxidants                                     Zinc chelate and rosehip extract help support the normal
                        An excessive imbalance of free radicals and oxidants   functioning of the immune system. Zinc plays a role in
                     can cause damage to cellular components such as lipids,   immune cell function, while vitamin C contributes to normal
                     proteins, and DNA. Antioxidants therefore play a role in   immune function and the body’s antioxidant defense system.
                     helping maintain the balance between oxidants and the   4. Restore the nervous system and improve sleep
                     body’s antioxidant defense system, including:       quality (Brain & Sleep Synergy)
                        • Alpha-Lipoic Acid  (ALA):  Often referred to as a   Magnesium Glycinate, together with vitamin B6, is
                     “Universal Antioxidant” because it can function in both   involved in the synthesis of GABA, a neurotransmitter that
                     aqueous and lipid environments. It is also involved in the   plays a role in regulating nervous system activity and may
                     regeneration of certain antioxidants, such as vitamins C and   help support better sleep quality.
                     E, restoring them to forms capable of exerting antioxidant   5. Protect skin structure and slow down the signs of
                     activity again.                                     aging (Anti-Aging & Skin Radiance)
                        • Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): Plays an important role     Antioxidants play a role in protecting cells from damage
                     in cellular energy  production and also functions  as an   associated with oxidative stress, while vitamin C is important
                     antioxidant. Research has investigated the role of CoQ10   for collagen synthesis and protecting cells from free-radical
                     in protecting LDL from oxidation.                   damage.
                        4. Standardized Botanical Extracts                  Choosing dietary supplements containing concentrated
                        • Citrus Bioflavonoids & Rosehip Vitamin C:      micronutrients and phytochemicals may help complement
                     Bioflavonoids derived from citrus fruits and vitamin C from   the body’s nutritional foundation. When selecting a dietary
                     rosehip, which have antioxidant properties. Vitamin C also   supplement, factors such as nutrient quality, bioavailability,
                     plays an important role in collagen synthesis and the normal   scientific evidence, and safety should be considered when
                     functioning of the immune system.                   selecting a supplement to help meet nutritional needs and
                        • Resveratrol from grape skins: A phytochemical that   support long-term health.
                     has attracted research interest in its antioxidant properties
                     and mechanisms associated with inflammation and cellular
                     aging.                                                      More Information        Service Info C003
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                          Physiological Functions
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                        Adequate intake of B-complex vitamins, CoQ10, and   Gandia, P., et al. (2007). A bioavailability study comparing two oral
                     magnesium is an important factor in supporting cellular     formulations containing zinc (zinc bisglycinate vs. zinc gluconate)
                     energy production.  These nutrients work together to     after a single administration to twelve healthy female volunteers.
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