As you know, there are hundreds of
supplements
and herbal products out there. It is overwhelming to choose a product
that has all the essential ingredients that meet the quality standards
you deserve. We have done the research for you! We bring the following
products from manufacturers that emphasize quality, good manufacturing
standards and stand behind their products.
Saw Palmetto by Jarrow Formulas Saw Palmetto is the common name for the palm species Serenoa repens. This saw palmetto berry extract is standardized to contain 85-95% of the active fatty acids and sterols (such as beta-sitosterol, lupeol, campesterol, cycloartenol, farnesol and phytol), which support prostate health.
Jarrow Formulas® Saw Palmetto is a CO2 extract which yields higher, biologically active free fatty acids than ethanolic extracts.
Encapsulated in a base of Pumpkin Seed Oil and enriched with phytosterols.
Saw Palmetto by Jarrow complies with European and proposed USP Monographs for Saw Palmetto.
Carlson's Super 1000 Cod Liver Oil . From the deep, unpolluted waters near Norway, Carlson bring you the finest cod liver oil which is naturally rich in vitamin A, Vitamin D3, EPA and DHA. Only cod fish caught during the winter and early spring are used, as the liver oil content is highest at this time of year. The oil is separated from the liver tissues without the use of chemicals. To insure freshness of Carlson Norwegian Cod Liver Oil, the air inside the glass bottle has been replaced with nitrogen.
THIS PRODUCT is regularly tested using AOAC international protocols for potency and purity by and independent, FDA registered laboratory and found to be free of detectable levels of mercury, cadmium, lead, PCB's and 28 other contaminants.
Flax Seed Oil - Certified 100% Organic - by Natural Factors. Natural Factors High Lignan Flaxseed Oil is derived from certified organic Canadian flax, grown in Alberta, Canada where the cool, northern latitudes produce superior flaxseed oil, high in the omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids may help maintain healthy triglyceride and cholesterol levels, protecting against cardiovascular disease.
Lignans, found in flaxseeds, are valuable phytoestrogens that help to maintain normal estrogen levels and they may protect against certain cancers, particularly hormone-sensitive cancers, such as breast, endometrium and prostate cancer. Studies showing a protective effect are suggestive, not conclusive.
Solvent-free, cold-pressed (below 40 degrees Celsius), Natural Factors High Lignan Flaxseed Oil is not refined, deodorized or bleached and is regularly tested for peroxides, guaranteeing the freshest possible product.
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Small amounts of vitamin E has been added to prevent oxidation.
All Natural Factors products are manufactured according to Canadian Health Protection Branch Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), among the highest standards in the world.
PhosphatidylSerine (PS)- 100 mg by Natural Factors. PhosphatidylSerine or PS is a nutrient that shows much promise in improving cognitive function in most people, but especially as we age. PS belongs to a unique class of fat-soluble nutrients called phospholipids. PS is a building block for nerve cell membranes and through that revitalizes all nerve cell functions. Although it is contained in each cell membrane, PhosphatidylSerine is most highly concentrated in brain cells. PS may benefit most persons because we are all subject to free radicals formed from breathing in cigarette smoke, alcohol consumption, environmental pollution, and/or chronic emotional stress--factors that have a cumulative negative effect on the brain.
PhosphatidylSerine can affect our mood as well. A double-blind study on elderly women showed that PS helped their memory and their behavior.
Natural Factors PhosphatidylSerine is derived from soy phospholipids. In clinical studies, plant-based PS is just as effective as animal-based PS with none of the concerns associated with prion (e.g. Mad Cow disease) diseases.
All Natural Factors products are manufactured according to Canadian Health Protection Branch Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), among the highest standards in the world.
PhosphatidylSerine (PS)Complex by Source Naturals. Phosphatidylserine (PS) is one of the key human brain phospholopids and is essential for normal neuron structure and function. PS, along with other essential fatty acids, may also play a critical role in cognitive function, including maintaining concentration.
Evening Primrose Oil, 180 Softgels by Natural Factors.
Source of GLA
Hexane-Free
Cold Pressed
Dietary Supplement
Natural Factors Evening Primrose Oil is a natural source of Omega-6 fatty acids with a guarantee level of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA). These essential fatty acids are needed to from important prostaglandin that maintain and regulate vital body functions. Evening Primrose Oil is also used to enhance women's well-being. Vitamin E is added to enhance long term freshness and ensure a more stable product without artificial preservatives.
All Natural Factors products are manufactured according to Canadian Health Protection Branch Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), among the highest standards in the world.
Contains no artificial preservatives, color or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, wheat or yeast. Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal on cap is broken. For freshness store in a cool, dry place.
Protective Cream by Clay Spas
For all skin types
A light day moisturizer offering a broad spectrum of
protection against environmental aging factors. Key
ingredients include seaweed extracts to remineralize,
arachidonic acids to soothe and nourish, and
glycosaminoglycans to repair skin.
Saw Palmetto Extract, Doctor's Best, 60 softgelsBest Saw Palmetto Extract contains pure Saw palmetto extract guaranteed to supply 85% to 95% fatty acids and beneficial plant sterols, which are the herb's key active ingredients. Extraction is done using carbon dioxide, the finished product is free of solvent residues. Supports healthy function of the prostate gland and urinary tract.
Complete EFA Omega 3-6-9 by Twinlab. Twinlab Complete EFA is a premium blend of Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9 Essential Fatty Acids in the proper balance to support optimal health and maintain cell structure and energy production.
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are not made by the body and must be obtained from the diet.
Twinlab Complete EFA is a well-balanced formula with more EPA and DHA than other leading brands and is carefully screened to avoid toxic metals and chemicals. Independently tested to guarantee purity and truth-in-labeling.
Solgar's Magnesium Citrate offers a high potency source of the essential mineral magnesium in its highly absorbable citrate form.
Solgar's Magnesium Citrate Tablets are free of corn, yeast, wheat, soy and dairy products and are formulated without the use of preservatives, artificial flavors and colors.
RxOmega-3 Factors formulated by Dr. Murray. Pharmaceutical Grade. A recent article, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed that there was a clear relationship between dietary intake of fish and omega-3 fatty acids and reduced risk for coronary heart disease.
RxOmega-3 Factors from Natural Factors is an example of a new generation of fish oil products, “longchain fatty acids” from marine lipid concentrates, that are revolutionizing nutritional medicine.
All Natural Factors products are manufactured according to Canadian Health Protection Branch Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), among the highest standards in the world. RxOmega-3 contains more than twice the EPA and DHA per capsule contained in other brands - 400mg EPA and 200mg DHA. A 2:1 ratio of EPA and DHA, as in RxOmega-3 Factors, has been the primary ratio proven in scientific studies reporting clinical benefits from the use of pharmaceutical-grade fish oil products.
This product has been formulated by Dr. Murray, and is one of the few fish oil products in the market that is Pharmaceutical Grade.
DHEA, 25mg Dissolve in mouth Tablets, 100 Tablets by Life Extension.
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone, Free Base).
In 1981, the Life Extension Foundation introduced DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) to its members through an article that described the multiple benefits that this hormone might produce. However, the general public did not learn about DHEA until 1996, when the benefits of DHEA were touted by the news media and in several popular books. DHEA became credible to the medical establishment when the New York Academy of Sciences published a book entitled DHEA and Aging. This book provided scientific validation for the many life extending effects of DHEA.
It has been shown that the hormone DHEA often declines 40.8-72.8% by age 70 or later, leading to hormonal imbalances that can affect one’s quality of life.1 Peak blood levels of DHEA occur at approximately age 25, decreasing progressively thereafter. Thus, scientists have been looking at ways of restoring DHEA to youthful levels, and are now discovering mechanisms by which this hormone protects against age-related decline.
Since 1981, several hundred studies have been published on DHEA’s possible benefits. One study investigated immune functions and DHEA using rats as test subjects. The scientists showed that DHEA administration to rats supports specific immune function known to be lacking in the elderly.
Another study focused on the various benefits of DHEA supplementation, and noted that DHEA’s protective effect could be of benefit to the normal aging brain. Some studies have reported DHEA may improve mood and alleviate melancholy. In fact, as highlighted in two studies, participants have reported that they feel better when taking DHEA.
In still another investigative study doctors noted that DHEA is one factor that determines lumbar spine density in aging men.6* In women, it has been shown that DHEA helps to protect bone mineral density. DHEA’s role in supporting a healthy circulatory system and joint/bone health was also highlighted in the Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand.
DHEA precautions for men.
Before attempting to restore DHEA to youthful levels, men should know their serum PSA (prostate specific antigen) level and have passed a digital rectal exam. Men with prostate cancer or severe benign prostate disease are advised to avoid DHEA since it can be converted into testosterone (and estrogen). Therefore, men are advised to have a PSA and digital rectal exam before initiating DHEA to rule out existing prostate disease.
When taking DHEA we also recommend taking the following other nutrients: Vitamin E 400 IU daily Selenium 200 mcg daily Super Absorbable Soy Isoflavones 55.5 mg daily Gamma E Tocopherol with Sesame Lignans 200 mg daily Lycopene Extract 20-40 mg daily Saw Palmetto Extract 160 mg twice daily Pygeum Extract 50 mg twice daily Nettle Extract 120 mg twice daily Boron 3-10 mg daily
It is important for men over 40 to consult their physician to check their PSA and DHEA-S serum levels every six to twelve months thereafter. Men should also periodically check their blood levels for free testosterone and estrogen to make sure that DHEA is following a youthful metabolic pathway. See the Male Hormone Modulation chapter in the Disease Prevention and Treatment book for additional hormone balance testing that can be done at the same time serum DHEA and PSA levels are being tested.
DHEA precautions for women Melatonin 300 mcg to 3 mg nightly Vitamin E 400-800 IU daily Indole-3-carbinol 200 mg daily Vitamin D3 1000-1400 IU daily Gamma Tocopherol with Sesame Lignans 200 mg daily Super Absorbable Soy Isoflavones 55.5 mg daily
Women should consider estrogen and testosterone testing when they take their DHEA blood test in order to evaluate DHEA’s effect on their blood levels of these hormones.
Women who have been diagnosed with an estrogen-dependent cancer should consult their physicians before beginning the DHEA restoration process. Women taking DHEA should refer to the Female Hormone Modulation chapter in the Foundation’s Disease Prevention and Treatment book for information about restoring youthful hormone balance.
Carlson Vitamin D Vitamin D helps regulate and control the metabolism of Calcium and Phosphorus by aiding in the absorption of these two minerals from the small intestine, and by directly affecting the rate at which these minerals form and maintain bone.
Maca Standardized Root Extract - 750 mg, 60 Tablets - Source Naturals Source Naturals MACA is a standardized extract of this hardy and highly valued plant. Maca is grown at high elevations in the Andes region of central Peru, using no fertilizers or pesticides. It has been used for centuries by indigenous Peruvians as a food source and based upon traditional Peruvian folk belief, for increasing stamina and energy.* Because of this traditional use, maca has been called Peruvian ginseng. Maca is known to contain various nutrients, including amino acids and minerals. Maca also contains sterols and fatty acids, such as linolenic, palmitic, and oleic acid. The biologically active molecule, benzyl isothiocyanate, is also found in maca.
