Summary of benefits from the vitamins and minerals in Twice Daily Essentials
Vitamin A (Retinol) : fat-soluble vitamin
Helps improve vision by maintaining healthy cells in the eyes
Aids in the growth and health of skin and mucous membranes
Maintains proper functioning of the immune system
Vitamin A deficiency can cause
night blindness, xerosis of the conjunctiva and cornea
Follicular hyperkeratosis of the skin
increased susceptibility to infections
Vitamin B complex: water-soluble vitamins
The B-complex vitamins are actually a group of eight vitamins, which include thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid (B9), cyanocobalamin (B12), pantothenic acid and biotin.
Essential for:
Breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose (this provides energy for the body)
Breakdown of fats and proteins (which aids the normal functioning of the nervous system)
Muscle tone in the stomach and intestinal tract
Skin
Hair
Eyes
Mouth
Liver
Vitamin B deficiency can cause
Anemia, Beriberi, Pellagra
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): water-soluble vitamin
Aids in fighting off foreign invaders.
Vital to the production of collagen, which is involved in the building and health of cartilage, joints, skin, and blood vessels.
Helps protect the fat-soluble vitamins A and E as well as fatty acids from oxidation.
Aids in neutralizing pollutants.
Needed for antibody production.
Has natural antihistamine properties.
Studies have found that Vitamin C:
Contributes to healthy bones
Helps prevent periodontal disease
Aids in healing wounds
Combats inflammation and pain
Aids iron absorption
Breaks down histamine
Offers potent antioxidant protection
Protects lung function
Maintains cognition in the elderly
Vitamin D: fat-soluble vitamin
Boosts absorption of vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus from food
Helps maintain healthy bones and teeth
Protects against osteoporosis
Boosts the immune system
With vitamins A and C, it helps to prevent colds
Helps in treatment of conjunctivitis
May help in the treatment of cancer
Helps maintain regular heartbeat and efficient blood clotting
May assist treatment of psoriasis
Vitamin D deficiency can cause:
Severe tooth decay
Bone pain
Osteoporosis
Muscular weakness, pain, or spasms
Brittle bones or osteomalacia (porous bones)
Vitamin E: fat-soluble vitamin
Reduces heart disease risk
May lower risk of asthma and allergies
May help treat menstrual pain
Improves circulation in diabetics
Helps prevent prostate and breast cancers
Is good for your brain
May help hot flashes
Supplemental vitamin E may help with:
Anemia (may have other cause than vitamin E deficiency)
Burns (in combination with vitamin C for prevention of sunburns)
Epilepsy (for children only)
Immune function (for elderly people)
Intermittent claudicating
Rheumatoid arthritis
Tardive dyskinesia
Possibly Alzheimer's disease
Calcium Malate Chelate
This new improved form of Calcium is an Albionฎ Chelate, known to be the best for its superior absorption and efficacy over all types of calcium. Albion's patented calcium amino acid chelate are absorbed better than calcium salts (i.e. ca carbonate), and they are retained better in bone. Calcium carbonate from Tumsฎ is capable of causing the milk-alkali syndrome which leads to stomach upset and kidney problems. Also, ionic minerals in other products interfere with the absorption of other minerals including phosphorus and iron whereas this chelated calcium does not. Albion calcium has demonstrated long and short term safety.
A study performed by Professor Robert P. Heaney, MD from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, that compared absorption rates of many common forms of calcium showed Albion's calcium, completely and properly chelated to glycine, to have far greater absorption than calcium citrate, calcium hydroxyapetite, calcium carbonate and even greater absorption than calcium from milk. (Heaney, R.P. et al Calcit Tissue Int (1990) 46: 300-304.)
Calcium May Help Prevent:
Decaying Teeth
Osteoporosis/Bone Loss
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Low Birth Weight
Spontaneous Labor
Heart Attack/Stroke
Colon Cancer
Nervous System Disorders
Colon and Pancreatic Cancer
Insomnia
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Magnesium Malate Chelate
This excellent form of magnesium is an Albionฎ mineral chelate bound to malic acid, making it ideal for absorption, the ATP energy cycle, and for the relief of Fibromyalgia, muscle pain, and muscle spasms. Malic acid helps to make energy. It plays a role in the complex process of deriving ATP from food. Research shows that malic acid combined with magnesium may relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Magnesium: The mineral we lack the most
Studies show that most Americans are largely magnesium deficient due to foods being grown in magnesium depleted soils. This critical mineral is excellent for those with muscle cramps, those under stress (which quickly depletes magnesium), as well as diabetics. Other benefits of magnesium include heart protection, aids detoxification and PMS, promotes bone health, prevents cardiac arrhythmias, and relaxation. Magnesium Chelates is an ideal supplement for anyone who wants a one-per-day magnesium supplement.
Conditions that Benefit from Magnesium Malate Chelate:
Chronic fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Arrhythmias
Asthma
Bone health
Diabetes
Heart disease: Heart attacks/High LDL
High blood pressure/Stroke
Kidney stones
Mental health
Muscle cramps
Omega Ultra Marine Liquid Gels
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Quality Assurance
The following steps have been taken to ensure that nothing but the highest quality standards have been met for our new products:
Designs for Health always tests its fish oils independently. We test for rancidity looking at anisidine levels, as well as heavy metals, PCBs and other chemicals. We then add antioxidants for further stability protection.
The natural lemon flavor and proprietary antioxidant blend added to all these products enhance their stability, freshness and taste. You can be assured that your patients will not complain of any "after" effects.
These oils are molecularly distilled and manufactured in accordance with pharmaceutical protocols in a pharmaceutically licensed facility.
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