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Melatonin is a hormone that is secreted by a part of the brain called the pineal gland. The synthesis of melatonin begins with L-tryptophan which is converted into 5–HTP then to serotonin and then to melatonin. Production of melatonin is under the influence of part of the brain known as the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus receives information from the retina of the eye, about the daily patterns of light and dark. The result is the production of physiological and behavioral circadian rhythms. These circadian rhythms help control various functions in the body including the wake/sleep cycle.† The amount of melatonin produced varies; synthesis is increased in the dark and decreased in the light. As darkness approaches, melatonin production increases, helping prepare the body for sleep. Studies show that supplemental melatonin may help support a normal sleep cycle, help fight jet-lag, and in higher amounts provide antioxidant support.†

Features
Non-animal source, as this is preferable to a bovine extract which is not as safe as it would typically be derived from bovine brain tissue. Bovine brain tissue is a BSE (Mad Cow Disease) risk.
Pharmaceutical-grade melatonin.
Synergized with 10mg of B6 for proper utilization.



Benefits
Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland when it is dark and has been shown to support a healthy sleep cycle especially in individuals who may have difficulty sleeping.†
Melatonin is also a powerful antioxidant helping to neutralize several different types of free radicals such as the damaging hydroxyl radical, hydrogen peroxide, singlet oxygen, and peroxynitrite.†
Melatonin helps support normal, healthy neurological and cardiovascular function.†
It also plays a role in supporting normal, healthy immune function.†
B6 plays an important role in the endogenous production of melatonin within the body.†

SAM-e is not considered an “essential” nutrient due to the fact that the body is able to manufacture it. Certain dietary factors (lack of important vitamins, minerals, and other cofactors), disease states and aging, may affect the body’s ability to manufacture optimal amounts of SAM-e. Numerous scientific studies demonstrate the efficacy and safety of supplemental SAM-e. SAM-e or S-adenosyl-methionine is classified as a methyl donor. Methyl donors contribute chemical groups known as methyl groups for chemical reactions involving liver detoxification (removal of toxins from the body), neurotransmitter synthesis (particularly in the brain), and the synthesis of most sulfur-containing chemicals and body structures such as the antioxidant glutathione and the cartilage that protects our joints. The beneficial effects of SAM-e supplementation are far-reaching due to its central role in so many important metabolic processes.†



Features
Pharmaceutical grade SAM-e sourced from Italy, the purest, most efficacious, and safest source available.
We use the SAM-e tosylate disulfate form. This form has been the most extensively utilized form in clinical trials of SAM-e.
Tablet is enteric coated for maximum absorption of the active ingredient.


Benefits
The enteric coating protects the SAM-e from moisture that may occur in packaging and storage. The coating also protects the SAM-e from being degraded by stomach acid, thereby allowing it to be digested and absorbed into the bloodstream via the small intestine.
SAM-e has been shown in numerous studies to support positive mood through its role in the synthesis, metabolism, and function of neurotransmitters.†
SAM-e is essential for normal, healthy liver detoxification, specifically processes involving methylation reactions which help chemically modify toxic substances into forms that can be easily excreted.†
Studies show SAM-e helps support healthy joint structure and function by participating in the production of important structural components of healthy connective tissue, including cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. SAMe is also important for encouraging a normal, healthy inflammatory response.†
SAM-e is required for the metabolism of homocysteine (a compound that causes damage to the cardiovascular system) into the amino acid methionine.†

SAM-e is not considered an “essential” nutrient due to the fact that the body is able to manufacture it. Certain dietary factors (lack of important vitamins, minerals, and other cofactors), disease states and aging, may affect the body’s ability to manufacture optimal amounts of SAM-e. Numerous scientific studies demonstrate the efficacy and safety of supplemental SAM-e. SAM-e or S-adenosyl-methionine is classified as a methyl donor. Methyl donors contribute chemical groups known as methyl groups for chemical reactions involving liver detoxification (removal of toxins from the body), neurotransmitter synthesis (particularly in the brain), and the synthesis of most sulfur-containing chemicals and body structures such as the antioxidant glutathione and the cartilage that protects our joints. The beneficial effects of SAM-e supplementation are far-reaching due to its central role in so many important metabolic processes.†



Features
Pharmaceutical grade SAM-e sourced from Italy, the purest, most efficacious, and safest source available.
We use the SAM-e tosylate disulfate form. This form has been the most extensively utilized form in clinical trials of SAM-e.
Tablet is enteric coated for maximum absorption of the active ingredient.


Benefits
The enteric coating protects the SAM-e from moisture that may occur in packaging and storage. The coating also protects the SAM-e from being degraded by stomach acid, thereby allowing it to be digested and absorbed into the bloodstream via the small intestine.
SAM-e has been shown in numerous studies to support positive mood through its role in the synthesis, metabolism, and function of neurotransmitters.†
SAM-e is essential for normal, healthy liver detoxification, specifically processes involving methylation reactions which help chemically modify toxic substances into forms that can be easily excreted.†
Studies show SAM-e helps support healthy joint structure and function by participating in the production of important structural components of healthy connective tissue, including cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. SAMe is also important for encouraging a normal, healthy inflammatory response.†
SAM-e is required for the metabolism of homocysteine (a compound that causes damage to the cardiovascular system) into the amino acid methionine.†

ATP or adenosine triphosphate is the main molecule that serves as an energy source for all biochemical and physiological processes in the body. ATP is manufactured via a complex process in a tiny part of the cell known as the mitochondria. Within the mitochondria, CoQ10 plays a major role as part of the electron transport chain, the major metabolic pathway for making energy in every cell. The process of electron transport produces free radicals that may cause damage to healthy cells. CoQ10, as an antioxidant helps neutralize these free radicals helping to support continued function of the mitochondria and other important cellular components. CoQ10 (Ubiquinone) has been extensively studied for its ability to support cardiovascular function.† It has been shown to help support the heart muscle, normal, healthy blood pressure as well as provide benefit to individual’s taking cholesterol lowering medications. These medications have been shown to reduce blood levels of CoQ10.†

Features
Processed through natural fermentation; not synthetic.
Identical in structure to the ubiquinone produced in the body.
All-trans CoQ10 (most active form), no cis isomers.
Available in three dosages, based on individual needs and health status.
Easy to swallow soft gel capsule.
Gluten-free.
Benefits
Since cellular activities are dependent upon energy, CoQ10 is essential for the efficient functioning of nearly every cell in the body.†
Cardiac (heart) cells, muscle, and cells of the liver have a significant amount of mitochondria and a very large energy requirement. CoQ10 is vital to the energy-producing processes that help maintain normal, healthy heart, muscle, and liver function.†
As a fat-soluble antioxidant, CoQ10 helps protect the cell membrane, LDL cholesterol, mitochondria, and DNA from free radical damage.†
CoQ10 has been shown to support normal, healthy cardiovascular function including healthy blood pressure, efficient heart muscle contraction as well as protection against free radical damage.†
CoQ10’s ability to enhance energy production and provide antioxidant support helps provide support for healthy neurological function as well as normal, healthy cell growth.†

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin essential to the body. It is critical to a healthy immune and respiratory system. In addition, vitamin A assists in the formation of bone and protein. Beta-carotene, the proactive form of vitamin A, acts as an antioxidant in the body. It is one of many carotenoids found in nature. Beta-carotene is a good alternative for individuals who are unable to tolerate the fat soluble form of vitamin A. Carotenoids function in many ways and include various forms besides beta-carotene.
Carotenoids have been shown to:
• Provide UV protection from the inside out • Promote heart health
• Enhance immune function

Easy-to-swallow soft gelatin capsule
• Naturally sourced from marine algae
• Includes additional carotenoids for
greater antioxidant protection
• Cross merchandise in Antioxidant and
Healthy Aging sections
• Two-tone color due to natural variations

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin essential to the body. It is critical to a healthy immune and respiratory system. In addition, vitamin A assists in the formation of bone and protein. Beta-carotene, the proactive form of vitamin A, acts as an antioxidant in the body. It is one of many carotenoids found in nature. Beta-carotene is a good alternative for individuals who are unable to tolerate the fat soluble form of vitamin A. Carotenoids function in many ways and include various forms besides beta-carotene.
Carotenoids have been shown to:
• Provide UV protection from the inside out • Promote heart health
• Enhance immune function

Easy-to-swallow soft gelatin capsule
• Naturally sourced from marine algae
• Includes additional carotenoids for
greater antioxidant protection
• Cross merchandise in Antioxidant and
Healthy Aging sections
• Two-tone color due to natural variations

DHEA is a steroid hormone produced mainly in the adrenal glands, and in lesser amounts in the testes, ovaries, and brain. Production of DHEA peaks in early adulthood and slowly declines with aging. DHEA serves as a precursor to male and female sex hormones, testosterone, and estrogen. DHEA levels are reported to be low in some individuals with anorexia, kidney disease, Type-2 Diabetes, AIDS, and the critically ill. DHEA levels may also be reduced by several drugs including steroids, and opiate type pain medications. Our DHEA is formulated to a pharmaceutical-grade for highest purity and quality.†

Features
Pharmaceutical grade, highest purity
Supports muscle integrity, libido and bone density*
Gluten-free
Easy to swallow capsule



Benefits
DHEA is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It is considered to be part of the steroid family and is used in the body to make testosterone and estrogen. DHEA levels can be tested by a person’s doctor. Because of the hormonal pathways of DHEA, it is a good idea to work with a health professional when taking DHEA.†
DHEA is mainly produced by the body. We get almost negligible amounts in food. The production of DHEA declines with age. By about 60 we produce only 5-15% of what we produced in our 20’s.†
There is also growing evidence of DHEA helping to support healthy bone structure, especially in postmenopausal women.†
There are also preliminary studies showing DHEA helps support healthy sexual function in older women and possibly men (no age group indicated).†

DHEA is a steroid hormone produced mainly in the adrenal glands, and in lesser amounts in the testes, ovaries, and brain. Production of DHEA peaks in early adulthood and slowly declines with aging. DHEA serves as a precursor to male and female sex hormones, testosterone, and estrogen. DHEA levels are reported to be low in some individuals with anorexia, kidney disease, Type-2 Diabetes, AIDS, and the critically ill. DHEA levels may also be reduced by several drugs including steroids, and opiate type pain medications. Our DHEA is formulated to a pharmaceutical-grade for highest purity and quality.†

Features
Pharmaceutical grade, highest purity
Supports muscle integrity, libido and bone density*
Gluten-free
Easy to swallow capsule



Benefits
DHEA is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It is considered to be part of the steroid family and is used in the body to make testosterone and estrogen. DHEA levels can be tested by a person’s doctor. Because of the hormonal pathways of DHEA, it is a good idea to work with a health professional when taking DHEA.†
DHEA is mainly produced by the body. We get almost negligible amounts in food. The production of DHEA declines with age. By about 60 we produce only 5-15% of what we produced in our 20’s.†
There is also growing evidence of DHEA helping to support healthy bone structure, especially in postmenopausal women.†
There are also preliminary studies showing DHEA helps support healthy sexual function in older women and possibly men (no age group indicated).†