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Vitamin E is the term used for the family of eight compounds that possess vitamin E activity. The eight compounds are alpha, beta, gamma, delta-tocopherol, and tocotrienol. Vitamin E represents the body’s major fat-soluble antioxidant. This means that it works effectively in parts of the body where lipids (fats) are located, such as the cell membrane, where it helps protect the fats in the membrane from free radical damage.† Protecting the cell membrane is critical for maintaining the overall health of all body cells. Vitamin E also helps support healthy immune and cardiovascular function.† All vitamin E from Reliance is natural vitamin E. Synthetic vitamin E is not the same as natural and has significantly less biological activity. While d-alpha is the most well known and most researched member of the vitamin E “family”, gamma-tocopherol possesses unique characteristics that complement the biological effects of alpha-tocopherol. This formula contains a high amount of alpha-tocopherol along with smaller amounts of beta, gamma, and delta-tocopherol for a synergistic effect.†

Features
Also available as 200 IU and 400 IU.
Alpha-tocopherol is the most recognized form of vitamin E.
Beta, gamma and delta tocopherols are naturally occurring in our foods as part of the vitamin E complex and are included here for their synergistic effects.
Gamma-tocopherol has been and continues to be the focus of several research studies.


Benefits
Alpha-tocopherol has the ability to work in the body as a lipid-soluble antioxidant, helping neutralize already formed free radicals.†
Numerous research studies over the years have demonstrated the powerful antioxidant effects of alpha-tocopherol.†
Gamma-tocopherol helps support nitric oxide (NO) production; NO supports cardiovascular health.†
Alpha-tocopherol helps neutralize free radicals that have already formed and gamma-tocopherol inhibit the production of free radicals, these mechanisms demonstrate the synergy between these two forms of vitamin E.†
It is difficult to obtain the number of tocopherols needed to achieve optimal health through diet alone, therefore supplementation is important, as demonstrated by numerous published research studies.†

Garlic has been used as both food and medicine in many cultures for thousands of years. With its high concentration of sulfur-containing compounds, trace minerals and enzymes, garlic has consistently demonstrated the ability to support immune function, provide antioxidant support and promote cardiovascular health. Many of the biological effects that have been attributed to garlic are thought to be related to allicin and other breakdown products. Allicin is formed when alliin, a sulfur-containing amino acid, comes into contact with the enzyme alliinase when raw garlic is chopped, crushed, or chewed. Dried garlic preparations containing alliin & alliinase must be enteric coated to be effective because stomach acid inhibits alliinase and decomposes allicin. Studies on garlic demonstrate its role in helping to maintain optimal health and wellness.



Features
Our 500 mg garlic is a high potency garlic product, having an allicin yield of 5,000 mcg per tablet.
Synergistic benefits provided by a variety of naturally occurring sulfur-containing compounds such as thiosulfinates and gamma-glutamylcysteines.
Each tablet is enteric-coated to protect the integrity and preserve the biological activity of allicin from the damaging effects of stomach acid.
Odor controlled


Benefits
Garlic has been shown to promote cardiovascular health via its ability to scavenge free radicals by supporting the activity of various antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase and glutathione peroxidase (due to its selenium content).†
The active compounds in garlic have demonstrated the ability to promote a normal, healthy inflammatory response, healthy blood clotting and blood pressure as well as support of cholesterol levels already in the normal range.†
Among the many favorable actions of garlic, the support of normal, healthy cell growth and healthy immune function are two of the most significant.†

Evening primrose oil (EPO) is a good source of the omega-6 fatty acid GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). Despite having a lower percentage of GLA than borage oil, EPO has been shown to increase levels of prostaglandins (PGE1) that have a positive effect on skin and immune health, as well as support for a normal, healthy inflammatory response.† GLA has also been shown to provide benefits for female-related health issues. Our Evening Primrose Oil is derived from pure, cold, expeller pressed, hexane-free oil. The cold, expeller pressing produces little to no heat, which in turn helps maintain the integrity of the naturally-occurring fatty acids. Unlike many evening primrose oil products on the market, ours is extracted without the use of hexane; which is a potentially toxic substance. The manufacturing techniques used result in the highest quality, purest evening primrose oil available.

Features
Also available in a 500mg evening primrose oil soft gel.
Provides 117 mg GLA per soft gel.
Derived from cold, expeller (mechanical) pressed evening primrose oil.
Sourced from Bioriginal of Canada, a leading manufacturer of nutritional oils.
Hexane free extraction.


Benefits
Provides a good source of the important omega-6 fat GLA, which has been the subject of numerous published research studies.
Studies show GLA helps support healthy skin by helping to maintain the skin’s moisture barrier.†
GLA is a precursor to DGLA which is used to manufacture prostaglandins that help support a normal, healthy inflammatory response.†
GLA despite also being a precursor to arachidonic acid (which often leads to inflammation), has actually been shown to reduce the production of pro-inflammatory compounds.†
GLA has also been shown to provide support for female hormone-related health issues.†

It has been determined that between the age of 25 and 50 collagen formation is reduced by 2% per year from our peak. Aging, lifestyle, and diet all contribute to this decline. Collagen helps to form every inch of your skin, your joints and your gut. In fact, all soft tissues require collagen formation for repair. People who experience any of these issues can benefit from a multi-source collagen protein. By taking the multiple sources and types of collagen together, you can optimize the benefit and deliver well-rounded support. Single source collagen is not a preferred option for all consumers. Collagen is fastest growing segment in both Natural Channel, Mass Market Retailers and Ecommerce. In the Natural Channel, the four top selling protein powders are Collagen, with an average retail price is greater than all protein powders. As the numbers prove, diversity of consumer choice feeds this explosion. Adding a multi-source collagen will allow for even greater growth.

Features
10g Multi Source Collagen Blend from Bovine Source, Fish, Chicken Bone Broth and a sustainably-sourced, U.S. raised, hydrolyzed eggshell membrane collagen
2 Billion CFU of Bacillus coagulans, a clinically studied Soil Based Organism (SBO) probiotic strain
Prebiotic and Proteolytic Enzyme Blend with Pancreatin, Papain, Rutin, Bromelain, Trypsin and Chymotrypsin
Gluten Free and Non-GMO
Contains No dairy, wheat, gluten, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.


Benefits
Designed to Support Hair, Skin, Joint Support and Gut Health.†
Four food sources provide six types of Collagen [Types I, II, III, IV, V, X].†
Bovine Collagen Peptides are a natural source of Types I, III and IV.
Fish Collagen Peptides are a natural source of Type III and IV.
Chicken Bone Broth Protein is a natural source of Type I, II, and III.
Eggshell Membrane is a natural source of Type I, V and X Collagen.
SBO, or soil-based organism, probiotics are a particularly resilient and effective strain. SBO adds support for a healthy gut, digestive function, healthy bowel transit time and healthy gut flora.†