| Formula Ingredient Deck |
Benefits Of Each Ingredient
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| Vitamin A (beta carotene) |
- Promotes vision health, skin health, and immune health while providing increased antioxidant support (182, 183).
- Enhances antioxidant function by reducing inflammatory cytokines, minimizing reactive oxygen species, and boosting the production of L-glutathione, a powerful master antioxidant (182, 183).
- Supports visual health by increasing plasma vitamin A levels in macular tissues, benefiting the eyes (182, 183).
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| Vitamin C |
- Promotes immune, cardiovascular, skin, cognitive, fat-burning, and digestive health (97, 98).
- Enhances immune health by increasing antioxidant activity, scavenging free radicals, and supporting neutrophilic activity involved in chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and microbial defense (97, 98).
- Supports fat burning by stimulating the biosynthesis of carnitine, a crucial molecule for mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation (97, 98).
- Facilitates accelerated bone healing following fractures, boosts type I collagen synthesis, and reduces oxidative stress, which is associated with inflammation (98).
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| Calcium Carbonate |
- Supports bone health, muscle function, and cardiovascular health (36, 37).
- Regulates critical processes such as bone resorption, mineralization, and fracture repair (36, 37).
- Enhances the impact of physical exercise on bone mineral acquisition during the pre-pubertal period (36, 37).
- Plays a preventive role in the development of preeclampsia (36, 37).
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| Vitamin D |
- Provides comprehensive support for exercise performance, immune health, muscle growth, optimal bone health, hormonal balance, immune function, sexual health, cardiovascular health, glucose tolerance, strength, and positive mood (77, 78, 79).
- Promotes hormonal health by facilitating high vitamin D receptor (VDR) activity, crucial for hormone-based negative feedback loop reactions (77, 78).
- Enhances cardiovascular health by improving calcium absorption, reducing atherosclerotic activity, stimulating cardiomyocytes, and promoting overall vascular health (77, 78).
- Supports exercise performance by minimizing exercise-induced inflammation and muscle damage (77, 78).
- Boosts sexual health through increased vitamin D receptor activity, leading to enhanced testosterone production (79).
- Strengthens immune function by reducing inflammatory cytokines and supporting immune cells (77, 78).
- Supports joint health by regulating calcium, phosphorus, and bone remodeling, in addition to other essential calcium-related actions (77, 78).
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| Vitamin E |
- Promotes immune function, cognitive health, cardiovascular health, and bone health (204, 205, 206, 207, 208).
- Enhances immune health by neutralizing free radicals and reactive oxygen species, while also boosting T lymphocyte-mediated immune function (204).
- Supports cardiovascular health by helping to reduce cholesterol levels (204).
- Aids cognitive function by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and DNA damage in neuronal tissues (208).
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| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) |
- Promotes aerobic energy metabolism (oxidative phosphorylation), cell growth, optimal neuronal conduction (nerve impulses), and cardiovascular health (94).
- Supports cardiovascular function and acts as a neuroprotective agent in individuals with vitamin B-1 deficiencies (94, 95).
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| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) |
- Supports the conversion and activation of other B vitamins, aiding in their effectiveness.
- Promotes red blood cell production and serves as a cofactor for both glucose and fat metabolism, contributing to energy production (92, 93).
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| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) |
- Plays a key role in supporting cardiovascular health by inhibiting hepatic triglyceride synthesis, reducing the secretion of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), and increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) plasma concentrations (9).
- Helps to reduce the conversion of VLDL into LDL proteins and lowers serum lipoprotein concentrations in the bloodstream (9).
- Vital for regulating gene expression, cell cycle progression, DNA repair, and cell death processes (9).
- Supports a healthy inflammatory response through its antioxidant and anti-apoptotic (cell death prevention) properties (9).
- Prevents pathologies like Pellagra and reduces the prevalence of nervous anorexia, cancer, and Crohn's disease (10, 11).
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| Vitamin B6 |
- Acts as a crucial cofactor in over 150 enzymatic reactions involved in regulating blood sugar levels, supporting immunity, cardiovascular function, neuronal health, metabolism, and digestive health (38, 40).
- Helps in reducing plasma glucose (blood sugar) levels by inhibiting the activity of small-intestinal α-glucosidases, enzymes associated with glucose metabolism (39).
- Functions as an antioxidant by counteracting the formation of reactive oxygen species (inflammatory markers) and advanced glycation end-products (38, 40).
- May contribute to blood sugar regulation in women with gestational diabetes (40).
- Serves as a cofactor for enzymes involved in DNA metabolism (40).
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| Vitamin B12 |
- Supports proper DNA synthesis, folate cycle function, energy production, cognitive function, and immune health (51, 53).
- Acts as an antioxidant by directly scavenging reactive oxygen species (inflammatory markers), preserving l-glutathione levels (a master antioxidant), and reducing oxidative stress (51).
- May help prevent vitamin B-12 deficiency-related diseases such as anemia, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis (53).
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| Biotin |
- Supports the conversion of food into cellular energy, promoting overall energy production, as well as supporting hair health, skin health, and cognitive function (213, 214).
- Enhances the breakdown of glucose in skeletal muscle tissue, facilitating its efficient utilization of energy (213, 214).
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| Vitamin B5 |
- Supports energy production, providing the necessary fuel for cellular activities and overall vitality.
- Promotes cell growth and repair, aiding in the maintenance and renewal of tissues and organs.
- Enhances cognitive function, supporting mental processes such as memory, focus, and problem-solving.
- Increases hippocampal volume, which is associated with memory formation and retention.
- Optimizes bioenergetics by facilitating the efficient burning of carbohydrates, fat, and protein for energy.
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| Magnesium |
- Supports optimal nerve function, ensuring proper transmission of signals between nerves.
- Facilitates muscle contractions, enabling smooth and coordinated movement.
- Promotes cardiovascular health, contributing to the normal functioning of the heart and blood vessels.
- Supports bone health, aiding in the maintenance of strong and healthy bones.
- Helps reduce anxiety, promoting relaxation and a sense of calm.
- Supports important biological reactions, including ATP-fueled reactions and pancreatic insulin secretion.
- Helps lower systolic blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, and triglycerides, while promoting healthy levels of HDL (good) cholesterol.
- Reduces peripheral cortisol levels in the central nervous system, supporting relaxation and a decrease in anxiety.
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| Copper |
- Supports healthy blood sugar levels, aiding in the regulation of glucose in the bloodstream.
- Promotes energy metabolism, ensuring efficient conversion of nutrients into usable energy.
- Assists in cholesterol management, helping to maintain healthy levels of cholesterol in the body.
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| Selenium |
- Supports antioxidant function, helping to combat oxidative stress and reduce the harmful effects of reactive oxygen species (145, 146).
- Promotes cardiovascular health by aiding in the prevention of conditions like atherosclerosis and high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) (147).
- Enhances cognitive function, supporting mental processes such as memory, focus, and overall brain health (145).
- Supports thyroid health by reducing circulating thyroid autoantibodies in patients with chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) (146).
- Increases the activity of selenoproteins, which play a role in decreasing reactive oxygen species (inflammatory markers), boosting natural killer cell activity, and increasing glutathione levels (a master antioxidant) (145, 147).
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| Manganese |
- Supports enzymatic antioxidant reactions, assisting in the body's natural defense against oxidative stress and promoting overall cellular health (148).
- Increases bone mineral density, contributing to stronger and healthier bones (149).
- Helps regulate blood sugar levels, aiding in the maintenance of balanced glucose metabolism (149).
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| Molybdenum |
- Increases enzymatic reactions involved in sulfite metabolism, aiding in the body's ability to process and detoxify sulfite compounds (150).
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| Chromium |
- Supports insulin function, reduced cholesterol, improved blood sugar regulation, and potential cholesterol-lowering effects (218, 219).
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| Lutein |
- Supports vision health, immune health, and cardiovascular health, while combating diabetic retinopathy (155, 156).
- Increases lutein concentration in the macula, providing various beneficial effects such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and blue light-filtering properties (155, 156).
- Enhances visual health by increasing lutein concentration in the macular layer of the retina, reducing the risk of age-related macular disease and cataracts, and improving plasma levels of lutein and retinal macular pigment (155, 156).
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| Lycopene |
- Supports prostate health and provides cardiovascular support, while offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and chemoprotective properties against cancer (191, 192, 193).
- Combats inflammation by scavenging free radicals and reducing oxidative damage to DNA (191, 192, 193).
- Combats carcinogenesis by affecting carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes, promoting apoptosis (cancer cell death), inhibiting proliferation, promoting differentiation, and reducing lipid peroxidation (193).
- Inhibits phosphorylation of anti-oncogenes such as p53 and Rb, and inhibits specific phases of the cell cycle (G0/G1 and S-phase) (193).
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| Spirulina |
- Supports reduced cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar regulation, inflammation reduction, body fat reduction, and antioxidant function (301, 302).
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| Goldenseal Root |
- Supports digestive health, antibacterial activity, and antioxidant support (201, 202).
- Enhances antioxidant function through the presence of berberine (alkaloid) (201, 202).
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| Echinacea |
- Increases antiviral, anti-microbial, and antioxidant capacity, while supporting a strong immune system (159, 160).
- Supports immune health by reducing pro-inflammatory markers such as cytokines IL-6, IL-8, and TNF (159, 160).
- Supports both adaptive and innate immunity by increasing the presence of monocytes, neutrophils, natural killer cells, and CD8 T cells (159, 160).
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| Garlic |
- Supports cardiovascular health, immune health, joint health, reduced inflammation, gut health, and enhanced antibacterial activity (161).
- Promotes cardiovascular health by reducing hypertension, total cholesterol levels, arterial stiffness, and markers of atherosclerosis (161).
- Enhances joint health by reducing NF-κB activation (inflammation) in human fibroblast cells and alleviating pain in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (162).
- Improves gut health by providing prebiotic properties and promoting the growth of a healthy microbiome population.
- Supports immune health by reducing inflammatory markers such as CRP, TNF, and IL-6 (164).
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| Green Tea Extract |
- A potent polyphenolic antioxidant that supports blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic health (25).
- Rich in ECGC (epigallocatechin gallate) (25).
- ECGC has been shown to reduce body fat mass, increase fat oxidation (burning), and enhance caloric expenditure during exercise (25).
- Acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory compound by promoting glutathione production and inhibiting pro-inflammatory markers (cytokines) (26).
- Helps reduce oxidative stress, which is associated with chronic inflammation in the body (26).
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| Hawthorn Berries |
- Supports cardiovascular health and helps combat metabolic syndrome (165).
- Promotes cardiovascular health by reducing atherosclerotic lesion areas, inhibiting cholesterol synthesis (acyl-coA-cholesterol acyltransferase enzyme), decreasing very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), and inhibiting platelet aggregation (165).
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| Cinnamon Bark Extract |
- Supports blood sugar regulation and cardiovascular health (166).
- Improves insulin sensitivity and enhances glucose uptake, leading to decreased levels of fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, LDL-C, and triglycerides, and an increase in HDL-C levels (166).
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| Grape Seed Extract |
- Supports increased nitric oxide production, which reduces blood pressure, reduces DNA damage, increases collagen production, increases bone strength, and aids as a neuroprotective agent (31).
- Supports antioxidant function by modulating antioxidant enzyme expression, protecting against oxidative damage, and reducing reactive oxygen species (31).
- Supports cardiovascular health by reducing atherosclerosis, inhibiting lipid peroxidation, and improving endothelial vascular function (31).
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| Black Currant |
- Supports immune function through high levels of polyphenols and reduction of inflammation (169).
- Supports cardiovascular health by reducing LDL cholesterol levels (169).
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| Pomegranate Extract |
- Supports reduced blood pressure, increased nitric oxide production, immune health, blood sugar regulation, prostate health, gut health, and aids as an antimicrobial compound (170).
- Supports prostate health by providing high polyphenolic antioxidant levels, offering three times the antioxidant activity of green tea and protecting the prostate gland from inflammation (170).
- Supports reduced blood pressure through increased nitric oxide production, improved cardiac output (blood flow), and lowered cholesterol levels (170).
- Supports digestive health by combating inflammatory bowel disease (171).
- Supports immune health by reducing inflammatory cytokines, which are markers of inflammation throughout the body (171).
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