Ingredients
List
Each
of these substances have been
defined using direct quotes
from the source listed. N3 Oceanic
Inc. does not make claims for
their uses. These statements
have not been evaluated by the
FDA. Res-Q® products containing
these ingredients are not intended
to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.
Ascorbyl
Palmitate
“Ascorbyl Palmitate
is a synthetic ester. It
is used as an antioxidant
in foods, pharmaceuticals
and cosmetics, and is also
used as a preservative for
the natural oils, oleates,
fragrances, colors, vitamins
and other edible oils and
waxes which are used in
pharmaceuticals, cosmetics
and foods. Ascorbyl palmitate
has indications similar
to those of vitamin C. (See
Vitamin C.) There is one
report suggesting that it
might be more effective
than other forms of vitamin
C in protecting against
lipid peroxide-induced endothelial
injury.” Taken from
PDRHealth.com |
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Astaxanthin
“Astaxanthin, a naturally
occurring carotenoid pigment,
is a powerful biological
antioxidant. Astaxanthin
exhibits strong free radical
scavenging activity and
protects against lipid per
oxidation and oxidative
damage of LDL-cholesterol,
cell membranes, cells, and
tissues. Astaxanthin has
been the focus of a large
and growing number of peer-reviewed
scientific publications.”
Taken from astaxanthin.org |
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Banaba
leaf (Res-Q Trim System)
“Colosolic
acid, sometimes called corosolic
acid, is a triterpene compound
extracted from the leaves
of the plant Lagerstroemia
speciosa. The leaves of
Lagerstroemia speciosa are
used in Southeast Asia as
an herbal remedy for a number
of disorders, including
diabetes and obesity. In
the Philippines, the plant
is known by the Tagalog
name of banaba.” Taken
from PDRHealth.com |
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Beta
glucans
“Beta Glucan is primarily
cultured extract of Baker's
Yeast cell wall. It is used
as an immunostimulant. Beta
glucans are sugar molecules
(polysaccharides). They
are found bound together
as a sugar/protein complex.
Certain plants and microorganisms
are naturally high in this
polysaccharide compound.
The richest concentrated
source is baker's yeast
cell walls. (Because there
is basically no yeast left
in the products and they
have low protein levels,
it is considered hypoallergenic.)
It is present in lesser
amounts in mushroom extracts
and Lentinen, Barley, Oat,
etc. Sodium alginate is
also an excellent source,
but the high sodium content
is a major drawback in the
processing for supplemental
use.” Taken from cancure.org |
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Betaine
HCI
“Among
its several benefits betaine
HCI helps to improve protein
assimilation in the liver,
principally as a methionine
donor.” Taken from
worldchiropracticalliance.org |
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Blackberry
“Since
ancient Greek physicians
prescribed blackberry
for gout, the leaves,
roots, and even berries
have been used as herbal
medicines. The most common
uses were for treating
diarrhea, sore throats,
and wounds. These are
similar to the uses of
its close cousin, the
red raspberry (Rubus idaeus),
and a somewhat more distant
relative, the blueberry
(Vaccinium corymbosum).”
Taken from truestarhealth.com |
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Calcium
(trim and multi):
“Calcium
is a mineral found mainly
in the hard part of bones,
where it is stored. Calcium
is added to bones by cells
called osteoblasts and is
removed from bones by cells
called osteoclasts. Calcium
is essential for healthy
bones. It is also important
for muscle contraction,
heart action, nervous system
maintenance, and normal
blood clotting. According
to the National Academy
of Sciences, adequate intake
of calcium is 1,200 milligrams
a day for men and women
51 and older, 1,000 milligrams
a day for adults 19 through
50, and 1,300 milligrams
a day for children 9 through
18. The upper limit for
calcium intake is 2.5 grams
daily.” Taken from
medterms.com |
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Chamomile
“A
remedy for bronchitis, colds,
cough, fever, skin inflammation,
sore throat, tendency to
infection, wounds and burns,
chamomile is also used internally
to treat inflammation and
spasms of the digestive
tract. As a mouth rinse,
it's used for sore gums
and oral inflammation. This
traditional home remedy
is native to Europe and
northwest Asia, and now
grows in North America and
elsewhere as well. A small
plant (8 to 16 inches in
height), it sports little
white and yellow flowers.
The entire flowering plant,
or the flowers alone, may
be used medicinally. The
herb has pronounced anti-inflammatory
activity, promotes wound
healing, combats certain
bacteria on the skin, and
has a mild tranquilizing
effect.” Taken from
pdrhealth.com |
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Chromium
(trim and multi)
“Chromium
is an essential trace mineral,
of which the human body
requires small amounts.
It is found in drinking
water and a wide variety
of foods, such as whole
grains, brewer's yeast,
prunes, nuts, peanut butter,
meats, seafood, potatoes,
and fortified cereals. Many
believe that chromium will
reduce blood cholesterol,
prevent or cure diabetes,
reduce body fat and build
muscle.” Taken from
drkoop.com |
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Cinnamon
bark
“Cinnamon
is high in antioxidant activity.
In the media, "cinnamon"
has been reported to have
remarkable pharmacological
effects in the treatment
of type II diabetes.”
Taken from en.wikipedia.org |
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Citrus
aurantium
“The bitter
orange, refers to a citrus
tree (Citrus aurantium)
and its fruit. Many varieties
of bitter oranges are used
for their essential oil,
which is used in perfume
and as a flavoring. They
are also used in herbal
medicine. Other names include
sour orange, bigarade orange
and Seville orange. The
extract of bitter orange
(and bitter orange peel)
has been used in dietary
supplements as an aid to
fat loss and as an appetite
suppressant.” Taken
from en.wikipedia.org |
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Coleus
forskohlin (forslean®)
“Forslean®
is a patented phytonutrient
for weight management by
promoting lean body mass.”
Taken from forslean.com |
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Copper
“Copper
is a natural element that
is an essential micronutrient
to ensure the well-being
of all aerobic life forms.
It plays a vital part in
the development and performance
of the human nervous and
cardiovascular systems,
as well as the skin, bone,
immune and reproductive
systems, including gene
transcription. Copper can
also inhibit the growth
of microbes, thus providing
a measure of protection
against harmful germs and
bacteria in many environments.”
Taken from copper.org |
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Co-Q10
“Because
of its ability to transfer
electrons and therefore
act as an antioxidant, Coenzyme
Q 10 has become a valued
dietary supplement. CoQ10
has been widely used for
the treatment of heart disease
(especially heart failure),
gum diseases, and also breast
cancer. Young people are
able to make Q10. The sick
and elderly may not be able
to make enough, thus Q10
becomes a vitamin later
in life and in illness.
Supplementation of Coenzyme
Q10 has been found to have
a beneficial effect on the
condition of some sufferers
of migraine headaches and
is a common component of
the "mito cocktail"
used to treat mitochondrial
disorders and other metabolic
disorders. It is also being
investigated as a treatment
for cancer, and as relief
from cancer treatment side
effects. Recent studies
have shown that the antioxidant
properties of Coenzyme Q10
benefit the body and the
brain in animal models.
Some of these studies indicate
that Coenzyme Q10 protects
the brain from neurodegenerative
disease such as Parkinsons
and also from the damaging
side effects of a transient
ischemic attack (stroke)
in the brain.” Taken
from wikipedia.org |
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Cranberry
“Cranberries
contain proanthocyanidins
(PACs) that can prevent
the adhesion of certain
bacteria, including E. coli,
associated with urinary
tract infections to the
urinary tract wall. The
anti-adhesion properties
of cranberry may also inhibit
the bacteria associated
with gum disease and stomach
ulcers. Recent scientific
research shows that cranberries
and cranberry products contain
significant amounts of antioxidants
and other phytonutrients
that may help protect against
heart disease, cancer and
other disease.” Taken
from cranberryinstitute.org
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EPA/DHA
“Fish
oils, also known as marine
oils, are lipids found in
fish, particularly cold
water fish, and other marine
life such as phytoplankton.
These oils are rich sources
of long-chain polyunsaturated
fatty acids (LCPUFA) of
the n-3 (omega-3) type.
The two most studied fish
oils are the 20 carbon eicosapentaenoic
acid (EPA; C20:5n-3) and
the 22-carbon docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA; C22:6n-3). EPA
contains five double bonds
and DHA, six double bonds.
DHA is a vital component
of the phospholipids of
human cellular membranes,
especially those in the
brain and retina. EPA and
DHA have several actions
in a number of body systems.
EPA and DHA lower elevated
triglyceride levels. In
the cardiovascular system,
EPA and DHA have anti-arrhythmic
properties. EPA and DHA
have anti-inflammatory and
immune-modulating properties
and are beneficial for the
musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal
and immune systems. EPA
and DHA are also important
for maintenance of normal
blood flow as they lower
fibrinogen levels and prevent
platelets from sticking
to each other. DHA is vital
for normal brain development
for the fetus and infant
and for the maintenance
of normal brain function
throughout life. DHA appears
to be a major determinant
of membrane fluidity in
brain cells, and this could
play a major role in the
maintenance of normal cognition
and mood. (See also Omega-3).”
Taken from pdrhealth.com |
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Folate
“Folate is a water-soluble
B vitamin that occurs naturally
in food. Folic acid is the
synthetic form of folate
that is found in supplements
and added to fortified foods.
Folate helps produce and
maintain new cells. This
is especially important
during periods of rapid
cell division and growth
such as infancy and pregnancy.
Folate is needed to make
DNA and RNA, the building
blocks of cells. It also
helps prevent changes to
DNA that may lead to cancer.
Folate is also essential
for the metabolism of homocysteine,
and helps maintain normal
levels of this amino acid.”
Taken from National Institute
of Health, Office of Dietary
Supplements |
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Garcinia
cambogia fruit (Res-Q Trim
System)
“In
recent years, Garcinia cambogia
has been promoted for weight
loss due to various possible
effects it may have on the
body. First, it is believed
to interfere with an enzyme
needed to store fat, possibly
causing more fat from foods
to be eliminated from the
body. In addition, Garcinia
cambogia may cause the body
to use existing fat stores
for energy during prolonged
exercise. Ordinarily, carbohydrates
are used before fats during
exercise. In animal studies,
hydroxycitric acid (HCA),
a major component of Garcinia
cambogia, also seemed to
reduce appetite by raising
the amount of serotonin
in the body. Serotonin is
a neurotransmitter (a chemical
that carries messages from
nerve cells to other cells)
that is thought to affect
appetite control. In clinical
studies of humans, however,
individuals who took Garcinia
cambogia while following
a weight-reduction diet
lost no more weight, on
average, than members of
a control group who followed
the same diet without taking
a supplement. Other human
studies have had mixed results
on appetite reduction; some
showed little or no effect,
while others reported a
15% to 30% decrease in food
intake. More studies are
needed to prove or disprove
the effectiveness of Garcinia
cambogia in weight control..”
Taken from drugdigest.org |
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Garlic
bulb (Res-Q Multi)
“Garlic
bulb is a perennial herb
of the lily family cultivated
for its pungent, edible
bulbs. Garlic has been used
with the intention of lowering
blood pressure and cholesterol.”
Taken from medterms.com
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Grapefruit
(Res-Q Trim System)
“The
grapefruit is a sub-tropical
citrus tree grown for its
fruit which was originally
named the "forbidden
fruit" of Barbados.
There is evidence that citrus
grapefruit seeds have low
levels of antioxidant properties.
Grapefruit forms a core
part of the "grapefruit
diet", the theory being
that the fruit's low glycemic
index is able to help the
body's metabolism burn fat.”
Taken from en.wikipedia.org |
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Green
tea leaf extract (Res-Q
Trim System)
“Proponents
of green tea note that its
medicinal benefits have
been described for over
1000 years. The Kissa Yojoki,
or Book of Tea, written
by Zen priest Eisai in 1191,
describes how drinking green
tea can have a positive
effect on the five vital
organs, especially the heart.
The book discusses tea's
medicinal qualities, which
include easing the effects
of alcohol, acting as a
stimulant, curing blotchiness,
quenching thirst, eliminating
indigestion, curing beriberi
disease, preventing fatigue,
and improving urinary and
brain function.” Taken
from wikipedia.org |
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Griffonia
(Res-Q Sleep)
“Griffonia
is a woody climbing shrub
native to West Africa and
Central Africa. The seeds
of the plant are used as
a herbal supplement for
their 5-Hydroxytryptophan
content. 5-Hydroxytryptophan
may be extracted from seeds
as a supplement which as
a serotonin precursor is
beneficial in serotonin
deficiency. Ongoing research
suggests that 5-Hydroxytryptophan
may also be beneficial in
mood disorders including
mild to moderate clinical
depression and sleeping
disorders.” Taken
from wikipedia.org |
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Hawthorn
berry (Res-Q
Multi)
“Mainly,
hawthorn is taken orally
to relieve chronic heart
conditions – primarily
congestive heart failure,
but also angina and arrhythmias.
Chemicals in hawthorn may
act directly on the heart
muscle to increase the force
of heartbeats and on the
blood vessels to relax the
arteries around the heart.
It may also lengthen the
time that the heart rests
between beats. Hawthorn
may also work indirectly
by widening blood vessels
close to the surface of
the skin. As a result, it
may also help to lower blood
pressure. Due to its multiple
effects on the heart, hawthorn
should not be taken before
its use has been discussed
with a doctor. Chemicals
in hawthorn may have other
effects, as well. Based
on the observation that
hawthorn produces a mild
soothing effect, it may
be used occasionally to
treat anxiety and insomnia.
No clinical studies have
been published to prove
or disprove hawthorn’s
calming effect, however.
In animal studies, hawthorn
has also appeared to lower
cholesterol levels both
by reducing the production
of cholesterol and by increasing
the body’s breakdown
of cholesterol. One small
study conducted in humans
seemed to show similar cholesterol-lowering
results, but further research
is needed to verify these
findings.” Taken from
drugdigest.org |
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Hoodia
gordonii (Res-Q Trim System)
“Hoodia
is a genus of 13 species
in the flowering plant family
Apocynaceae, under the subfamily
Asclepiadoideae. They are
stem succulents, described
as "cactiform"
because of their remarkable
similarity to the unrelated
cactus family. The use of
Hoodia has long been known
by the indigenous populations
of Southern Africa, who
infrequently use these plants
for treating indigestion
and small infections. In
1977, the South African
Council for Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR)
isolated the ingredient
in hoodia, now known as
P57, responsible for this
appetite-suppressant effect
and patented it in 1996.”
Taken from wikipedia.org |
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Inositol
(Res-Q HDL+, Res-Q LDL-x2,
Res-Q LDL-x2 With Niacin)
“Inositol
is a cyclic polyalcohol
that plays an important
role as a second messenger
in a cell, in the form of
inositol phosphates. It
is classified as a member
of the vitamin B complex,
though it is not considered
a vitamin itself because
it can be synthesized by
the human body. Inositol
is involved in many biological
processes, including:cytoskeleton
assembly, nerve guidance
(Epsin), intracellular calcium
(Ca2+) concentration control
, cell membrane potential
maintenance, serotonin activity
modulation, breakdown of
fats and reducing blood
cholesterol, gene expression.”
Taken from wikipeda.org |
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Iodine
(Res-Q Land ‘n’
Sea Fiber, Res-Q Multi)
“Iodine,
consumed principally as
its iodide salts, is an
essential trace element
which is vital to the function
of the thyroid gland. It
is an essential component
of thyroid hormones, which
are required for normal
development and metabolism.
Iodine's major action is
its precursor role in the
formation of thyroid hormones.
Iodine may also be protective
against radioactive iodine
and consequent thyroid cancer.
Iodine is used therapeutically
for the treatment of certain
hyperthyroid conditions
and thyroid storm.”
Taken from pdrhealth.com |
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Juniper
berry (Res-Q Multi)
“Juniper
berry is the female seed
cone produced by the various
species of junipers. It
is not a true berry but
a cone with unusually fleshy
and merged scales, which
give it a berry-like appearance.
The cones from a handful
of species, especially Juniperus
communis, are used as a
spice, particularly in European
cuisine.” Taken from
wikipedia.org “Juniper
Berry is and bloating, as
well as menstrual problems
and diabetes.” Taken
from pdrhealth.com |
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Kelp
(Res-Q Land ‘n’
Sea Fiber)
“Kelp
is the forest of the ocean.
Many types of kelp are edible
for humans. Sushi is wrapped
in it. It is filled with
many vitamins and is often
incorporated in macro biotic
diets and food supplements.”
Taken from seakayak.ws. |
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L-carnitine
(Res-Q Multi)
“L-carnitine,
an amino acid derivative,
is found in nearly all cells
of the body. Supplemental
L-carnitine may have cardio
protective activity in addition
to beneficially affecting
cardiac function. It may
have a triglyceride-lowering
effect in some as well as
help to elevate HDL-cholesterol
levels. L-carnitine may
also have antioxidant properties.”
Taken from pdrhealth.com |
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Lutein
(Res-Q Cell Power)
“Lutein
is one of over 600 known
naturally occurring carotenoids.
Found in green leafy vegetables
such as spinach and kale,
lutein is employed by organisms
as an antioxidant and for
blue light absorption. Lutein
was found to be present
in a concentrated area of
the macula, a small area
of the retina responsible
for central vision. The
hypothesis for the natural
concentration is that lutein
helps protect from oxidative
stress and high-energy light.
Various research studies
have shown that a direct
relationship exists between
lutein intake and pigmentation
in the eye.” Taken
from wikipedia.org |
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Magnesium
(Res-Q Mg, Res-Q Multi,
Res-Q Trim System)
“Magnesium
is the chemical element
in the periodic table that
has the symbol Mg. Magnesium
ion is essential to the
basic nucleic acid chemistry
of life, and thus is essential
to all cells of all known
living organisms. The adult
human daily nutritional
requirement, which is affected
by various factors including
sex, weight and size, is
300-400 mg/day. Inadequate
magnesium intake frequently
causes muscle spasms, and
has been associated with
cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, high blood pressure,
anxiety disorders and osteoporosis.”
Taken from wikipedia.com |
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Manganese
(Res-Q Multi)
“Manganese
supplements are used to
prevent or treat manganese
deficiency. The body needs
manganese for normal growth
and health. For patients
who are unable to get enough
manganese in their regular
diet or who have a need
for more manganese, manganese
supplements may be necessary.
Manganese helps your body
break down fats, carbohydrates,
and proteins. It does so
as part of several enzymes.
Manganese deficiency has
not been reported in humans.
Lack of manganese in animals
has been found to cause
improper formation of bone
and cartilage, may decrease
the body's ability to use
sugar properly, and may
cause growth problems.”
Taken from medlineplus.com
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Melatonin
(Res-Q SLEEP)
“Melatonin
is a hormone found in all
living creatures from algae
to humans, at levels that
vary in a diurnal cycle.
Although the primary site
of melatonin's action is
via the melatonin receptors,
melatonin is a powerful
antioxidant that can easily
cross cell membranes and
the blood-brain barrier.
The antioxidant activity
of melatonin may reduce
damage caused by some types
of Parkinson's disease,
may play a role in preventing
cardiac arrhythmia and may
increase longevity; it has
been shown to increase the
average life span of mice
by 20% in some studies.”
Taken from wikipedia.com |
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Molybdenum
(Res-Q Multi)
“Molybdenum
is an essential trace mineral
in animal and human nutrition.
It is found in several tissues
of the human body and is
required for the activity
of some enzymes that are
involved in catabolism,
including the catabolism
of purines and the sulfur
amino acids. Molybdenum
has putative anticarcinogenic
activity.” Taken from
pdrhealth.com |
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Niacin
(Res-Q HDL+, Res-Q LDL-x2,
Res-Q LDL-x2 with niacin,
Res-Q Multi)
“Niacin,
also known as nicotinic
acid or vitamin B3, is a
water-soluble vitamin whose
derivatives…play essential
roles in energy metabolism
in the living cell and DNA
repair. Niacin plays an
important role in the production
of several sex and stress-related
hormones, particularly those
made by the adrenal gland.
It also plays a role in
removing toxic and harmful
chemicals from the body.
Niacin, when taken in large
doses, increases the level
of high density lipoprotein
(HDL) or "good"
cholesterol in blood, and
is sometimes prescribed
for patients with low HDL,
and at high risk of heart
attack.” Taken from
wikipedia.com |
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Northern white kidney bean
(Res-Q Trim System)
See
Phaseolamin |
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Omega-3
(Res-Q 1250, Res-Q Me Too!,
Res-Q Cell Power)
“Fish
oils, also known as marine
oils, are lipids found in
fish, particularly cold
water fish, and other marine
life such as phytoplankton.
These oils are rich sources
of long-chain polyunsaturated
fatty acids (LCPUFA) of
the n-3 (omega-3) type.
The two most studied fish
oils are the 20 carbon eicosapentaenoic
acid (EPA; C20:5n-3) and
the 22-carbon docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA; C22:6n-3). DHA
is a vital component of
the phospholipids of human
cellular membranes, especially
those in the brain and retina.
EPA and DHA have several
actions in a number of body
systems. EPA and DHA lower
elevated triglyceride levels.
In the cardiovascular system,
EPA and DHA have anti-arrhythmic
properties. EPA and DHA
have anti-inflammatory and
immune-modulating properties
and are beneficial for the
musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal
and immune systems. EPA
and DHA are also important
for maintenance of normal
blood flow as they lower
fibrinogen levels and prevent
platelets from sticking
to each other. DHA is vital
for normal brain development
for the fetus and infant
and for the maintenance
of normal brain function
throughout life. DHA appears
to be a major determinant
of membrane fluidity in
brain cells, and this could
play a major role in the
maintenance of normal cognition
and mood.” Taken from
pdrhealth.com |
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Pantothenic
acid (Res-Q Multi)
“A
member of the B-vitamin
family, Pantothenic acid
is an essential nutrient
in human nutrition. It is
sometimes referred to as
vitamin B5. Pantothenic
acid is involved in a number
of biological reactions,
including the production
of energy, the catabolism
of fatty acids and amino
acids, the synthesis of
fatty acids, phospholipids,
sphingolipids, cholesterol
and steroid hormones, and
the synthesis of heme and
the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
It also appears to be involved
in the regulation of gene
expression and in signal
transduction.” Taken
from pdrhealth.com |
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Phaseolamin (Res-Q Trim
System)
“Also
known as "Phase 2,”
Phaseolamin is an inhibitor
of alpha-amylase. Originally
isolated from white kidney
beans, the protein is now
commercially produced and
sold as a diet aid. It works
by inhibiting the action
of starch degradation enzyme
alpha-amylase, so that less
sugar is absorbed in the
digestive tract.”
Taken from wikipedia.org |
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Phytosterol
Esters (Res-Q LDL-x2 With
Niacin, Res-Q LDL-x2)
“Phytosterols
(also see Phytostanols and
Beta-Sitosterol), widely
found in the plant kingdom,
are chemically similar to
cholesterol. Cholesterol,
however, only occurs in
animals and is not found
in plants. The mechanism
of the cholesterol-lowering
activity of phytosterols
is not fully understood.
Phytosterols appear to inhibit
the absorption of dietary
cholesterol and the reabsorption
(via the enterohepatic circulation)
of endogenous cholesterol
from the gastrointestinal
tract.” Taken from
pdrhealth.com |
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Policosanol
from Sugar Cane (Res-Q LDL-x2
with Niacin, Res-Q LDL-x2)
“Policosanol
is the generic term used
for a mixture of long-chain
primary aliphatic saturated
alcohols. These alcohols
are derived from the waxes
of such plants as sugar
cane (Saccharum officinarium)
and yams (e.g. Dioscorea
opposita). They are also
found in beeswax. Policosanol
may reduce total serum cholesterol
and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol
(LDL-C) levels in some.
The mechanism of action
of reported cholesterol-lowering
activity is unknown. Some
animal studies suggest that
policosanol may inhibit
cholesterol syntheses in
the liver. It is also unclear
if the putative cholesterol-lowering
activity is due to octacosanol.
The long-chain alcohols
appear to have different
biological activities, and
octacosanol by itself may
not have the same activities
as policosanol. They may
work synergistically.”
Taken from pdrhealth.com |
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Potassium
(Res-Q Multi)
“Potassium
is an essential macro mineral
in human nutrition with
a wide range of biochemical
and physiological roles.
Among other things, it is
important in the transmission
of nerve impulses, the contraction
of cardiac, skeletal and
smooth muscle, the production
of energy, the synthesis
of nucleic acids, the maintenance
of intracellular tonicity
and the maintenance of normal
blood pressure. In 1928,
it was first suggested that
high potassium intake could
exert an anti-hypertensive
effect. Accumulating evidence
suggests that diets high
in potassium may be protective
not only against hypertension,
but also strokes and cardiovascular
disease and possibly other
degenerative diseases, as
well.” Taken from
pdrhealth.com |
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Psyllium
Seed Husks (Res-Q Land ‘n’
Sea Fiber)
“Psyllium
seed husks, also known as
ispaghula or simply as psyllium,
are portions of the seeds
of the plant Plantago psyllium
or Plantago ovata. The characteristics
of psyllium seed husks make
them useful for any treatment
that requires improvement
or maintenance of transit
time in the gastrointestinal
tract, since the inert bulk
of the husks helps provide
a constant volume of solid
material irrespective of
other aspects of the diet
or any disease condition
of the gut. Over-the-counter
laxatives and fiber supplements
have psyllium husks as their
main ingredient, in finely
chopped or powdered form.
The husks can be consumed
as-is (with plenty of water
or other fluid) with much
the same effect. Psyllium
can also be added to food
or drink to boost the fiber
content of the diet, and
some cereals contain it.
Psyllium husks are used
to relieve constipation,
irritable bowel syndrome,
diverticular disease, and
diarrhea. They are used
as a regular dietary supplement
to improve and maintain
regular GI transit. Some
recent research is also
showing them to be promising
in lowering cholesterol
and controlling diabetes.”
Taken from wikipedia.com |
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Red
Raspberry (Res-Q Multi)
“The
Raspberry or Red Raspberry
(Rubus idaeus) is a plant
that produces a tart, sweet,
red composite fruit in summer
or early autumn. In proper
botanical language, it is
not a berry at all, but
instead an aggregate fruit
of numerous drupelets around
a central core. Raspberries
contain significant amounts
of polyphenol antioxidants,
chemicals linked to promoting
endothelial and cardiovascular
health.” Taken from
wikipedia.com |
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Resveratrol
(Res-Q Resveratrol)
"Resveratrol
is found in grapevines (Vitis
vinifera L). It occurs in
the vines, roots, seeds
and stalks, but its highest
concentration is in grape
skins. Wine also contains
resveratrol. The concentration
of resveratrol in red wine
is much higher than that
of white wine. The main
difference between red and
white wine production, besides
the grapes used, is that
for red wine the skins and
seeds are involved in the
process, while white wine
is mainly prepared from
the juice, essentially avoiding
the use of grape skins and
seeds. During the wine making
process, resveratrol, as
well as other polyphenols,
including quercetin, catechins,
gallocatechins, procyanidins
and prodelphidins (condensed
tannins), are extracted
from the grape skins via
a process called maceration...
Resveratrol, as well as
the other polyphenols in
wine, is thought to account
in large part for the so-called
French Paradox. The French
Paradoxthe finding that
the rate of coronary heart
disease mortality in France
is lower than observed in
other industrialized countries
with a similar risk factor
profilehas been attributed
to frequent consumption
of red wine." Taken
from pdrhealth.com |
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Riboflavin
(Res-Q Multi)
“Riboflavin
(E101), also known as vitamin
B2 or vitamin G, is an easily
absorbed micronutrient with
a key role in maintaining
health in animals. Like
the other B vitamins, it
supports energy production
by aiding in the metabolising
of fats, carbohydrates,
and proteins. Vitamin B2
is also required for red
blood cell formation and
respiration, antibody production,
and for regulating human
growth and reproduction.
It is essential for healthy
skin, nails, hair growth
and general good health,
including regulating thyroid
activity.” Taken from
wikipedia.com |
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Selenium
(Res-Q Cell Power, Res-Q
Multi)
“Selenium
is a chemical element...
Selenium does not occur
in the free state in nature.
It is a nonmetal that is
chemically related to sulfur
and tellurium. It is toxic
in large amounts, but trace
amounts of it, forming the
active center of certain
enzymes, are necessary for
the function of all cells
in (probably) all living
organisms. In humans, selenium
is a trace element nutrient
which functions as cofactor
for reduction of antioxidant
enzymes such as glutathione
peroxidases and thioredoxin
reductase.” Taken
from wikipedia.com |
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Skullcap
(Res-Q SLEEP)
“Skullcap
(Scutellaria lateriflora)
is native to North America,
but is now widely cultivated
in Europe and othe | |
