Menopause Multiple (Eternal Woman) (120 tabs) by Source Naturals
Menopause involves much more than hot flashes and mood swings. This time of transition places unique nutritional demands on women’s multiple body systems. Menopause Multiple is a Bio-Aligned Formula that brings together premier phytonutrients and herbs including genistein, black cohosh, and vitex, plus vitamins and minerals known to support the biochemistry of mature women.
Lean Mass Complex™A True Meal Supplement From Prolab!For years dedicated bodybuilders, fitness enthusiasts and anyone who worked hard to create a better body have been sold on the concept of custom engineered or designed foods. The reason is simple; the best way to build a bigger, stronger and more muscular physique is to adhere to a solid nutrition program in conjunction with your exercise routine. This means focusing on eating five to six meals per day that contain the proper ratios of high-quality protein, fibrous complex carbohydrates and essential fats. In addition, each meal should contain a wide range of vitamins, minerals and other important micronutrients.
Prolab’s Lean Mass Complex ushers in a new era of functional meal supplements while other meal supplements continue to miss the mark. We developed Lean Mass Complex specifically for people who work hard to create a better body. Lean Mass Complex delivers precise ratios of protein, fibrous complex carbohydrates and essential fats in a convenient and delicious shake mix. A growing pool of published research and impressive real world results have indicated that the most widely used and effective nutrition plan for increasing muscle mass and losing fat while still being able to exercise effectively is one that consists of roughly 40% protein, 40% complex carbohydrates, 20% fats and a good source of fiber. Prolab product designers used this information to develop Lean Mass Complex, which contains 40 grams of slow and fast acting proteins, 40 grams of fibrous complex carbohydrates and essential fats. This futuristic meal supplement helps maintain lean muscle mass and provides the energy levels necessary for intense training schedules through the delivery a steady state blood sugar level.
Combined With An Effective Weight Training Program Lean Mass Complex Is Specifically Designed To:Build Size, Strength and Improve Muscle Cell Volume.Promote a Muscle Building, not Fat Accumulating Environment.Deliver a Sustained Release of Amino Acids from Protein to Build and Repair Muscle FibersProvide Essential Fats to Build New Cellular Components.Promote Intestinal & Cardiovascular Health with Natural Fiber.Deliver Vital Nutrients, Minerals and Supporting Tissues. Deliver Protection From Muscle Protein Breakdown by Maintaining Blood Glucose to Limit Cortisol Release.
Lean Mass Complex Does Not Contain:Fat-Promoting High Glycemic Index Carbohydrates from MaltodextrinAspartame or Acesulfame KFructose - Sugar that Converts to Fatty AcidsSucrose, Corn Syrup Solids or Hydrogenated OilsSoy or Other Proteins That May Be Less Effective For Building a Better Body
Lean Mass Complex delivers an exceptional nutritional platform to help you stay lean while delivering vital nutrients for building size and strength. If you are serious about maximizing your body’s ability to change, then Prolab’s Lean Mass Complex is your meal supplement.
Why Lean Mass Complex Is The Perfect Bodybuilding And FitnessSuperior Protein Technology — each serving of Lean Mass Complex contains a diverse blend of proteins from whey and micellar casein as well as added free form L- Glutamine. This protein system takes advantage of the most current scientific information regarding slow and fast acting proteins for maximizing whole body protein retention. These specific proteins have shown in recent scientific studies to increase protein synthesis over 60% and increase protein utilization over 30% for maximum body-changing benefits.
Advanced Carbohydrate Technology — Each serving of Lean Mass Complex contains a specifically designed blend of whole grain fibrous complex carbohydrates. Unlike meal supplements of yesteryear that use inexpensive maltodextrin to deliver carbohydrates, Lean Mass Complex utilizes only whole grains with naturally occurring fibers to maintain proper blood sugar and sustained energy levels. This proprietary complex carbohydrate system delivers a steady influx of nutrients necessary for complete glycogen restoration and recovery, a critical component to building size, strength and improving muscular performance.
Concentrated Levels Of Oat Beta Glucan — Oat beta glucan has been widely recognized as the component of oats that supports heart and cardiovascular health. Studies have shown that soluble fiber from oats, as part of a low-fat diet, has a special ability to maintain cholesterol levels that are already within a normal range which in turn may promote a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. Similarly, oat beta glucans can reduce the post-meal insulin response up to 50 percent, which may inhibit fat accumulation.
Food Based Body Composition Altering Technology — It has been scientifically shown to get muscle cells to grow you must first decrease muscle protein breakdown that is regulated in part by the hormone cortisol. Cortisol levels can be elevated due to exercise and stress. The synergistic fibrous complex carbohydrate system supplied by Lean Mass Complex helps promote healthy blood sugar levels that may suppress Cortisol levels but not radically increase the level of the hormone insulin, which can increase fat accumulation. Using Lean Mass Complex 3-4 times per day combined with effective weight training helps bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts gain size and strength without increasing excess body fat.
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Alfalfa Peppermint Tea30 Bags
Alfalfa Peppermint Tea30 BagsAlfalfa (Medicago Sativa) is a nutritive herb rich in minerals and vitamins especially Iron and vit K considered an estrogen precursor, also may be used for allergies, anemia, arthritis, Problem due to narrowing of air passage, blood Malfunction of mind or bodys, fatigue, digestion, high cholesterol and diabetes etc.
100% Yams & Whey Facts Contains 100% pure Ultra-Filtered/Micro-Filtered (UF/MF) Whey Protein Isolate, the finest quality and most easily assimilated whey protein isolate on the market. The Micro-Filtration method isolates the natural whey proteins in a highly concentrated form without fat or lactose. This process leaves 99% of the peptides undamaged and undenatured. 100% Whey Protein has the lowest molecular weight of any protein. This allows your body to absorb it quickly and easily without bloating, gas or stomach upset. 100% Whey Protein is rich in the highly bioactive fractions glycomacropeptide and beta-lactoglobulin, immunoglobulin, glycopeptides and lactoferrin. These components feed muscle tissue. The sweet potato is rich in important minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. The sweet potato is very high in antioxidant content, specifically carotenoids, vitamin A and many others. The sweet potato contains a unique blend of protein and complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates found in sweet potatoes are valuable for energy production. No Preservatives.100% Yams & Whey is for anyone who desires additional protein in their daily diet.
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Colloidal Minerals - Raspberry (32 fl oz) by NOW
NOW Raspberry Flavored Colloidal Minerals is a pleasant tasting blend of highly absorbable, water-soluble minerals derived from prehistoric plant deposits in Utah. Each 1 ounce serving contains trace levels of many major and trace minerals. These colloidal minerals were created ages ago when they became incorporated into the living plants, fruits and vegetables of that era. These trace elements helped to form the luscious vegetation which contributed to the vibrant life which flourished on this planet.
All-One Calcium Complex240 GramsCalcium and Magnesium are two of the most essential and prolific minerals in the body. Every person has different requirements for these minerals depending on their current stage of life, i.e. pregnant or post menopause. The ALL ONE Calcium Complex has become the supplement of choice to ensure the proper intake of these vital minerals. Often getting adequate amounts of these minerals means a number of large hard to digest tablets to swallow. With ALL ONE Calcium Complex powder, one tablespoon mixed in liquid provides a full 1,000mgs of Calcium from Calcium Citrate and 500mgs of elemental Magnesium. This is the optimal ratio of these two essential minerals for absorption and utilization.
Please consult a doctor before you start any diet or physical activity or take any supplement.
Eve Women’s Multiple Vitamin (180 tabs) by NOW
Multiple vitamins help to bridge the nutrient gap in our daily diets. In today’s world of processed foods and fast-paced lifestyles, many of us do not get the daily recommended allowance of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Multiple vitamins can help fill in the areas lacking in our diets, and are formulated to provide a broad range of nutrition in a synergistic manner.
Every molecule of ALL ONE is pure nutrition. Not a protein drink. Not a meal replacement drink. ALL ONE is formulated with a unique, amino acid bonding process that begins with pure vitamins and minerals. For increased bioavailability, these vital nutrients are gently bonded with naturally occurring food factors in a base derived from the sweet milk (free of lactose, fat or synthetic hormones) of New Zealand dairy cows. This makes ALL ONE completely digestible for gradual absorption by the body.
Delivers 100% natural, temporary relief from everyday aches & pains, featuring traditional herbal analgesics, soothing botanicals such as California poppy, red peony and Jamaican dogwood, and essential minerals that support healthy muscle tissue.
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Food-Based B-Complete (90 tabs) by Rainbow Light
Comprehensive B vitamin support with energizing foods & herbs, including extra support for the nervous system with a broad spectrum of minerals, amino acids and essential fatty acids, plus superfoods and targeted botanicals to support overall vitality
Colloidal Minerals32 OzNow Raspberry flavored Colloidal Minerals is a pleasant tasting blend of highly absorbable, water-soluble minerals derived from prehistoric plant deposits in Utah. Each 1 ounce serving contains trace levels of many major and trace minerals.
Maca Standardized Extract250 mg60 TabsSource 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.
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Pure Synergy (270 vcaps) by The Synergy Company
Supported by 25 years of research and use, Pure Synergy remains the standard by which all other green superfood formulas are measured. Based on the original Kirlian research of Dr. Mitchell May and his colleagues at UCLA Medical Center, Pure Synergy’s unique and comprehensive formula captures a multitude of valuable phytonutrients, including lutein, enzymes, chlorophyll, carotenes, beta glucans, iodine, alginates, ellagic acid, anthocyanins, proanthocyanins, quercetin, RNA/DNA, sulforaphane, phycocyanins, GLA, SOD, sitosterols, and zeaxanthin, from some of nature’s most vitalizing and nutrient-rich herbs, algae, grass juices and other foods. These special raw foods provide you with powerful support at the most fundamental levels, and the results can be remarkable! When you receive the deep nourishment necessary to function optimally, your body is able to naturally detoxify, regenerate and sustain abundant physical and mental energy throughout your busy days.Pure Synergy’s cleansing and regenerative grass juices, algae, seaweeds and enzymes are combined with protective fruits and berries and restorative, adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms to enhance natural detoxification and the radiant energy that results from genuine well-being. Unlike many companies, we never add fillers or bulking agents (such as whole grasses, apple fiber or pectin, rice bran or flax), which dilute nutritional potency and are a potential source of genetically modified material. Because the cellulose fiber in whole grass is indigestible, it prevents the grass’s valuable phytonutrients from being released in the digestive system. For this reason, we use only grass juices. In every spoonful of Pure Synergy, you receive densely packed nutrition that intensely nourishes and strengthens every system in your body, resulting in sustained energy, enhanced recovery, mental clarity and overall well-being!Pure Synergy is special not only because of its extraordinary formula, but also because we meticulously cultivate and protect all the precious constituents contained in it. We work closely with our certified organic growers to ensure the optimal development of enzymes and beneficial phytonutrients in Pure Synergy’s ingredients. These extraordinary herbs and other foods are harvested at their peak of potency and immediately concentrated and dried by utilizing proprietary cool-temperature processes that preserve their energetic and nutritional integrity. Studies have shown that these unique technologies offer unprecedented protection of the enzymes and other valuable phytonutrient constituents. Our Ultra Fresh Packaging further protects Pure Synergy from damaging light, oxygen and moisture after bottling.All Pure Synergy’s ingredients are comprehensively tested, and this superior product is made at The Synergy Company’s own award-winning facility, where we are certified to manufacture organic and kosher products.Phytonutrients Provide Vital Health-Protective Benefits”Eat your fruits and vegetables!” We’ve all heard it a thousand times. In fact, scientists and researchers are now recommending nine servings a day of fruits and vegetables. Why so much? Greens and fruits are abundant sources of vitamins and minerals, but, more importantly, they are phytonutrient powerhouses. The phytonutrient compounds that function as a plant’s immune system offer substantial antioxidant and detoxifying benefits to us. We now know that chlorophyll, carotenes, lutein, bioflavonoids, anthocyanins, proanthocyanins and phycocyanins are responsible for many of the health-protective benefits experienced by people who eat diets rich in fruits and vegetables.Pure Synergy is bursting with vital phytonutrients. Grass juices, algae, sea vegetables, spinach, collards, kale and berries are the richest known sources of many of these precious compounds. More important, Pure Synergy provides these phytonutrients in their natural, synergistic food form. This means that the phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals contained in Pure Synergy enhance and support each other’s activity, providing protective, regenerative and strengthening benefits to you!
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Herbomineral Rejuvenating Mud Bath4 ozAyurvedic mud bath recipe combining over 13 potent herbs & minerals noted for their rejuvenating effects on the skin, drawing out toxins etc.
A diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables provides an array of essential vitamins and minerals. This delicious, caffeine-free drink mix provides the nutrients of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, plus as much fiber as a bowl of oatmeal. Antioxidant power of 1/2 cup cranberries. Vitamin C of 1/2 cup strawberries. Quercetin of 1 cup blackberries. Ellagic acid of 1 cup red raspberries. Anthocyanins of 1/2 cup blueberries. Fiber of 1 bowl of oatmeal.
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Wellness Fizz Wafers (11 wafers) by Source Naturals
Wellness Fizz supports the immune system with a powerful combination of herbs, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. This product gives your body a quick, efficient fizz of nutrients for a wellness intervention. Whether you are traveling and entering unknown environments, or if you need fast immune support, this great-tasting cocktail bubbles like a seltzer when taken in water, for a convenient, delicious immune supplement.
Barley Essence Green Tea5.3 Oz (150 gm)Green Tea Barley Essence is the combination of Green Magma and a natural green tea flavor resulting in a delicious, energizing drink powder made from the juice of organically-grown young barley grass containing vitamins, minerals, amino acids, protein, antioxidants, active enzymes, chlorophyll and other important phytonutrients.
Yaeyama Chlorella is 100% fresh-water chlorella, grown on the coral reef island of Ishigaki, Japan. Chlorella may enhance health naturally by supporting the immune system and promoting energy, vitality, and natural cleansing. Yaeyama Chlorella is rich in chlorella growth factor (CGF), vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, and other phytonutrients. It is spray dried using a special process that breaks the cell wall, yet preserves the nutrients within, ensuring a highly digestible and nutrient-rich product. Source Naturals Yaeyama Chlorella contains absolutely no added binders, fillers, or flow agents.
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Coenzyme B Food Complex90 Tabs
Coenzyme B Food Complex90 TabsWhole-Food Probiotic Nutrients to support and nourish healthy metabolic and nervous system function Provides a full array of "earth and ocean" greens with phytonutrients for normal metabolic functioning Eleuthero/Lemon Balm herbal extract complex supports digestion and adaptation to stress Probiotic Nutrients, exclusively from New Chapter, are created by the two-stage culturing activity of nutritional yeast and three species of lactobacillus, acidophilus, bifidus, and rhamnosus. These beneficial probiotics culture the listed vitamins, minerals, and certified organic whole soy flour and food concentrates, creating 100% whole-food nutrients that are remarkably easy to digest and utilize, while simultaneously offering naturaly occurring phytonutrients such as soy isoflavones, beta glucans, bioflavonoids, SOD, glutathione, lipoic acid and enzymes.
Living Multi Optimal Women’s Formula is a comprehensive nutrition supplement designed to support women’s health. Living Multi Optimal Women’s Formula is a natural supermarket of 80 whole food concentrates in a unique, antioxidaqnt-rich blend of fruits and vegetables, Living Nutrients™, and our Women’s Blend. The Women’s Blend contains red clover, calcium from a natural source, and other select ingredients to support the special nutritional needs of women. Living Nutrients are complexes of vitamins and minerals that habe been made more body-ready by probiotic microoorganisms and their enzymes, and are created through Garden of Life’s exclusive and proprietary Poten-Zyme™ fermentation process. As a result, these nutrients are easily digested and recognized as food by the body. A broad-based multi-nutrient whole food formula specifically designed to support women’s health. Contains balanced levels of the B vitamins, folic acid and iron, as well as our unique Women’s Blend with red clover, calcium and select ingredients to support the special nutritional needs of women. Made with Living Nutrients containing necessary cofactors required for proper absorption and utilization by the body, including amino acids, Delivers a rich blend of antioxidants derived from naturally grown and organic fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants help your body deal with oxidative stres.. Provides a range of nutrients to support immune health, which is valuable to overall health and well-being.
Wellness Fizz supports the immune system with a powerful combination of herbs, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. This product gives your body a quick, efficient fizz of nutrients for a wellness intervention. Whether you are traveling and entering unknown environments, or if you need fast immune support, this great-tasting cocktail bubbles like a seltzer when taken in water, for a convenient, delicious immune supplement.
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Multi-Minerals Complex (90 tabs) by Schiff
Multi-Minerals Complex provides essential nutrients to the body that most people fall short of obtaining in their normal diet. The minerals in this product are from and combined with a proprietary mineral transport blend of Krebs Cycle and Mineral Transport Complexers. These are special chelates that affect both delivery and utilization of these minerals.Calcium - Essential mineral in the maintenance of strong bones and teeth. Regular exercise and a healthy diet with enough calcium helps teen and young adult Caucasian and Asian women maintain good bone health and may reduce their high risk of osteoporosis later in life. Adequate calcium intake is important, but daily intake above about 2,000 mg are not likely to provide any additional benefit.
The unique ecosystem and crystalline, pure waters of Upper Klamath Lake in Oregon provide an abundance of the synergistic elements necessary to grow a concentrated, deeply nourishing superfood - Klamath Lake algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae). This rare superfood is a protein powerhouse. It provides a highly bioavailable protein that is 80% assimilated in our bodies (compared to meat protein, which is 20% assimilated), and its amino acid profile is optimal for humans. Klamath Lake algae is also the world’s most concentrated source of chlorophyll, a valuable phytonutrient considered by many to be one of nature’s most cleansing and regenerating substances.Klamath Lake algae’s unique growing environment endows it with valuable attributes not found in other algae. Because Klamath Lake rests in an ancient, mineral-rich volcanic bed, the algae grown in it is a superior source of naturally occurring minerals. Of particular value to many people are the distinctive peptide molecules and phycocyanin that Klamath Lake algae provides. The unusual peptide molecules found in Klamath Lake algae are precursors to two important brain foods: glycogen and neuropeptides, which help enhance and heighten mental clarity. Klamath Lake algae’s phycocyanin, the pigment responsible for its brilliant blue-green color, has been shown to inhibit the COX-2 enzyme, which is responsible for inflammation. The amazing array of highly beneficial constituents in Pure Klamath Crystals makes it one of the most balanced and complete sources of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, nucleic acids, essential fatty acids, phytonutrients and antioxidants, including beta-carotene, on the planet. As a result, it has a remarkable capacity to help nurture and sustain exceptional physical and mental health.The fullest health-enhancing potential of Klamath Lake algae can be developed and captured only if it is carefully cultivated and handled. The Synergy Company ensures the nutritional potency of our emerald-like Pure Klamath Crystals by harvesting it at the peak of bloom. At this stage of growth, the algae’s strengthening and restorative properties reach their highest level. We protect the purity of Pure Klamath Crystals by wildcrafting it exclusively from the pristine, uncontaminated waters of Upper Klamath Lake and then carefully testing and packaging it.Pure Klamath Crystals is 100% organic. This certification is more important for algae products than most other food products because algae is a superior chelating and recycling agent. As part of its role in the larger life cycle, algae absorbs toxins from the surrounding environment to purify and cleanse the ecosystem. Thus, it is essential that we consume algae grown in clean, pollutant-free environments.Algae’s Ability To Provide Remarkable Nourishment Is As Old As Life ItselfAlgae first appeared on the planet over three and a half billion years ago. As one of the first life forms capable of photosynthesis, it quickly became a primary foundation food for all life forms on the planet. During photosynthesis, sunlight transforms the water and carbon dioxide contained in algae into oxygen and other essential nutrients, elemental compounds and vibrant life energy. As a result, algae is responsible for an astonishing 80% of the global oxygen supply and provides vital nourishment for every species that consumes it.The natural wisdom of our ancestors led them to instinctively appreciate the strengthening and healing properties of algae. For thousands of years, Chinese healers have used algae for regeneration and vitality. The Toltec, Aztec and Mayan Indians so prized algae for its powerful, life-sustaining qualities that they cultivated it in carefully built aqueducts. The Kanembu people of Saharan Africa continue the ancient tradition of annual pilgrimages to Lake Johann to gather the vital wild algae blooming in its waters for nourishment and food throughout the coming year. Today, scientific research has confirmed what traditional cultures always knew - algae is one of the most nutrient-dense and restorative whole foods available to humankind. Many scientists and nutritionists expect the extraordinary properties of edible algae to play a substantial role in feeding and healing people of the 21st century.
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Heart Response (30 tabs) by Source Naturals
Heart Response combines hawthorn, L-carnitine, and CoQ10 with other herbs, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, and minerals to support cardiovascular function. Research suggests that hawthorn has the ability to increase the strength of contraction of the heart and to increase coronary blood flow. Carnitine and CoQ10 both play a role in energy generation, which is necessary for the continuous work performed by the heart muscle.
In Super Fabulous Fiber®, the fiber content has been increased 30% by the addition of oat fiber. Oat fiber is a concentrated source of beta-glutton fiber, which gels in the intestines, trapping bile and in this way helps reduce LDL cholesterol levels in the blood.The digestive enzymes acidophilus and papain have been added to assist the intestinal acceptance of this product. Just as in nature, these fibers are combined with all the essential vitamins and minerals to give you the ultimate in fiber supplement.Most nutrition conscious people today are aware of the importance of fiber in their daily diet, although they may not fully understand why. They may not know there are many different types of fiber found in various foods which perform equally important, but distinctively different, functions in our digestive process.In nature, fiber comes from three sources - fruits, vegetables and grains. In Lewis Laboratories’ Fabulous Fiber the most beneficial of each type of fiber has been selected and balanced to provide a concentrated supplement of unique quality. It provides a more effective bulking function, yet it has none of the harshness of bran fiber. In addition to bulk, Fabulous Fiber provides you with the special benefits of the gums, pectins, hemicelluloses and polysaccharides found in fruits and vegetables. Just as in nature, these fibers are combined with all the essential vitamins and minerals to give you the ultimate in fiber supplements.Fiber keeps the entire gastrointestinal system functioning smoothly. In fact, if your diet is deficient in fiber, and this unfortunately applies to most of us, nothing you could do would restore the “smile of health” to your face faster than to correct this deficiency.Most people tend to think of fiber as a “laxative”, primarily to use when symptoms of constipation occur. This is unfortunate since few of us need laxatives at all. Constipation, in an otherwise normal person, is an almost certain indication of inadequate fiber intake and, consequently, an improperly functioning gastrointestinal system. Fiber will certainly correct constipation, but it is not a “laxative”. It is an internal regulator. You should not take a laxative that is going to roar through your system overnight like an internal rotor-rooter. You want something that is going to maintain a normal transit time for food to pass through your body and make elimination regular and easy. Any artificial increase in the transit time through your body defeats the function of your natural “internal laboratory” where all nutritional processes take place. Laxatives are the wrong way to deal with a problem, which can be handled simply by allowing your body to function the way it was made to function.While fiber will solve most common problems of constipation, it is equally effective in controlling ordinary (non bacterial) diarrhea because it maintains the proper pace and bulk required for digestive function.It is unwise to try to get your entire fiber from bran alone. Many people who do indeed need additional fiber rely on bran, largely through ignorance of the variety of fibers with which nature has blessed us. Wheat bran tends to accelerate the passage of food through the intestines and this can interfere with the proper absorption of nutrients, which take place there. Even worse, it contains a lot of phytic acid, which can bind with, and rob you of, calcium, magnesium and other essential trace minerals and metals before they can be absorbed into your body. It is a harsh type of fiber.Just as you should try to balance your foods, so should you balance your fiber. Broadly, fibers from grain are classified as “crude” fibers. Bran is the best known but by no means the most desirable of this group. Then there are the dietary fibers, which include gums, pectins, hemicelluloses and polysaccharides. These are found primarily in fruits and vegetables and are quite different from crude fiber. They appear to have amazing properties. For example, apple pectin absorbs many different destructive materials from the intestinal tract. Pectin, in combination with guar, helps regulate the rate of absorption of nutrients, including sugar, spreading it over a longer period of time. The result is a slower rise in blood sugar levels and a less rapid subsequent drop. As a crude fiber, psyllium seeds have twice the bulking capacity of bran without its tendency to rob you of essential nutrients.Psyllium, pectin and guar represent the best balance of fiber from grain, fruit and vegetable sources. This unique combination does not interfere with the absorption of nutrients once they are broken down in the stomach. Lewis Laboratories extracts these natural fibers so it is no longer necessary to consume a great bulk of food in order to get an adequate supply of the fibers you require.
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