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| Calcium | Bones and teeth contain greater than 99% of the body's calcium.
Calcium in the bone serves as a reserve for extracellular calcium.
Essential for nerve transmission, contraction of muscles and blood
vessels, and repair of connective tissue.Functions with hormones and
neurotransmitters. Works with magnesium to regulate contraction and
relaxation of muscles and vitamin D to maintain healthy bone mass.
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| Calendula Flower extract | Contains anti-inflammatory properties and may aid in wound healing, by stimulating tissue granulation. Demonstrates antiviral and antibacterial activity.
Comments: CAUTION: May cause uterine stimulation and is NOT recommended for pregnant women. |
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| Caraway seed | Helps increase gastric secretions to aid digestion, promotes gas elimination, and may have weak antispasmodic effects to help reduce gastrointestinal spasms. |
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| Carrot | Carrots have long been associated with improved
vision – they do serve as an excellent source of beta carotene which may have
beneficial effect on vision as it is converted to vitamin A in the liver, then
transferred to the retnia where it is converted into rhodopsin – reportedly essential
for night vision. In addition,
antioxidants provided by the carrot help to prevent macular degeneration.
Carrots are also an excellent vegetable source
of the “pro-vitamin A carotenes”, and reportedly help protect against cancers,
emphysema and heart disease.
Carrots also contain: vitamin A, Vitamin K, vitamin C, dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, molybdenum, thiamin, niacin, phosphours, magnesium, folate, and are low in calories.
This link provides a plethora of information about the carrot
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| Catalase | An antioxidant enzyme that acts on hydrogen peroxide, a free radical, reducing it to water and oxygen. |
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| Celery Seed extract | Has sedative and antispasmodic (relieves spasms) effects and is also a rich source of minerals, such as magnesium, calcium and iron.
Comments: CAUTION: May cause uterine stimulation and is NOT recommended for pregnant women. |
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| Cellulase | An enzyme that acts on the cellulose (fiber) portion of carbohydrates. Cellulase is not produced by the human body. |
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| CereCalase Plus | A proprietary blend of four fiber-digesting enzymes. These help to release minerals, such as zinc, iron, calcium and magnesium, that often get bound to fiber in foods and therefore are unavailable for absorption by the body. |
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| Chaste Tree Berry extract | Helps to normalize hormonal levels, and is especially effective in women who have low progesterone levels. May also have antibacterial and antifungal effects.
Comments: CAUTION: NOT recommended for: pregnant women due to it uterine-stimulating effects, lactating women, or women with hormone-sensitive cancers (e.g., breast, uterine, ovarian), endometriosis or uterine fibroids. |
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| Chinese Thoroughwax Root extract | Helps to improve and regulate immune function and contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (also known as bupleurum). |
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| Chinese Wolfberry Root extract | Can help reduce cholesterol levels by preventing absorption of cholesterol in the gastrointestinal tract. May also have antihypertensive (lowers blood pressure) and hypoglycemic (lowers blood sugar) effects.
Comments: CAUTION: May cause uterine stimulation and is NOT recommended for pregnant women. |
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| Chlorella | A rich source of chlorophyll, which can help cleanse the blood. Contains high amounts of vitamin K, which is required for proper blood clotting, and can increase serum levels of vitamin B12 (which helps prevent anemia). It also contains significant amounts of vitamins, minerals, lipids, carbohydrates, fiber, and proteins, and may help stimulate the immune system. |
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| Chromium | Enhances insulin sensitivity and uptake by cells, and functions in glucose metabolism; may help increase HDL and lower cholesterol and triglycerides blood levels. |
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| Citrus Bioflavonoids | Bioflavonoids are a specific group of pigments responsible
for color in flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Citrus bioflavonoids are those found in citrus fruits such as the
orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, etc. Citrus
bioflavanoids have been researched for their anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic
potential. They have demonstrated some
anti-bacterial properties as well.
This link provides more information on Citrus bioflavonoid research.
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| Cleavers Herb extract | Appears to act as a diuretic and general detoxifying agent; also reported to have astringent properties. |
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| Codonopsis Root extract | Increases hemoglobin and red blood cell count, which can improve oxygenation of the blood. It is also believed to helps increase endurance to stress and maintain alertness by stimulating the central nervous system; may help to increase learning and memory. |
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| Coenzyme Q10 (vegetarian) | A vitamin-like compound that acts as an antioxidant and helps to prevent oxidative damage. Also works as a cofactor in ATP production, a form of cellular energy storage. The liver, pancreas, heart, and kidney contain high concentrations of this compound. Appears to increase HDL (high-density lipoprotein) levels and decrease cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels in the blood. |
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| Coleus Root extract | May activate adenylate cyclase in various cells of the body, which increases production of cyclic AMP (cAMP) and may affect hormone output, heart rate, smooth muscle contraction; may reduce blood clotting through inhibition of platelet aggregation. |
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| Collinsonia Root powder | Has diuretic actions and tonic effects - tones and strengthens tissue of the vascular system. Also used to reduce back pressure in the veins, and may be helpful with varicose veins and hemorrhoids. |
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| Copper | Aids in the formation of bone, connective tissue, hemoglobin and red blood cells; may have anti-inflammatory effects through its role in tissue repair. |
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| Corn Silk extract | Contains tannins, phytosterols, allantoin, and cryptoxanthin. Has mild diuretic properties and astringent effects to help support healthy functioning of the bladder and kidneys. |
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| Corydalis Root extract | Demonstrates anti-inflammatory activity, as well as the ability to relieve pain and spasms. |
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| Cramp Bark extract | Has antispasmodic properties that act on smooth muscle. May help ease pain associated with muscle cramping. |
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