Women's Supplements

 Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin” is really a hormone but categorized as a vitamin. This is because a deficiency is associated with the diseases Rickets (bone deformities) in children and Osteomalacia (poor bone mineralization leading to weak, painful bones) in adults. The body is able to synthesize pre-vitamin D3 in the skin when exposed to sunlight. The pre-vitamin D3 is rapidly converted into vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is then transported through the blood to the liver and kidney where it is converted into the hormone calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D. Only a few foods naturally contain vitamin D including: fatty fish and cod liver oil. Fortified foods such as milk and cereal are the major dietary sources of vitamin D. It is estimated that 40% of the U.S. population is vitamin D deficient, therefore supplementing the diet with extra vitamin D is essential for optimal health. Numerous factors influence the skin’s synthesis of pre-vitamin D3 including, location, climate, sun exposure, skin color, age and use of sunscreen. When you combine all of the factors that influence vitamin D synthesis with the existing widespread deficiency, vitamin D supplementation is the most efficient and convenient way to ensure optimal vitamin D intake.*   Benefits: Vitamin D is essential for calcium and phosphorus absorption and utilization.* Stimulates osteoblast (bone producing cell) activity which helps maintain bone density and strength.* Stimulates the synthesis of osteocalcin, an important protein involved in bone formation.* Helps maintain adequate blood calcium levels which help support cellular metabolic processes, cardiovascular and neuromuscular/neurological function.* Vitamin D is important for normal, healthy cell growth and function.* Helps support normal, healthy insulin secretion.* Vitamin D helps support healthy immune function.*   Suggested Use: Take 5 Drops once per day or as directed by your healthcare professional. Unflavored MINT CITRUS

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Women's 85 Billion Probiotic Formula Very high-potency 85 Billion CFUs in an advanced blend designed specifically to help quickly replenish healthy levels of bacteria in women. It's the highest standard of probiotics for women, providing beneficial bacteria for healthy digestion, immune function, and more.*   Women’s 85 Billion Probiotic Formula combines the benefits of isolated probiotics strains while incorporating the value of naturally occurring Kefir Cultures. These Kefir Cultures deliver true “food” probiotics with a broad range of probiotic strains, so it is not just isolated beneficial flora in a pill. Whole-food probiotics, made from kefir concentrate, use clinically studied probiotic strains from fermented food delivering more live nutrients and offering many health benefits. Our Women’s 85 Billion Multi-Strain Probiotic Formula with Kefir Culture also contains Organic Whole Food Source Vitamins & Minerals while being stored in a desiccant lined, shelf-stable bottle.   Features Women’s 85 Billion CFU Probiotic is a custom-formulated Native Super Concentrate Probiotic Blend, a Multi-Strain Probiotic with Kefir Culture, and Organic Whole Food Source Vitamins & Minerals. 615 mg Organic Eastern Fruit, Veggie & Mushroom Blend. 300 mg Native Super Concentrate Probiotic Blend. 60 mg Ultra Digestive Enzyme Blend consisting of Alpha Galactosidase, Bromelain, and Papain. Includes our Bio-Enhanced Acid Resistant Strains (BEARS), ensuring survivability in both low (acid) and high (alkaline) pH environments. Acid and Bile Tolerant for Maximum Survival. Shelf Stable Bottle Technology with a multi-phase barrier to control and trap moisture to ensure product stability. Contains No sugar, wheat, gluten, eggs, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors. Benefits The proprietary Kefir blend, high in Lactobacillus, provides Vaginal, Digestive & Immune Support.† High CFU Probiotic and Ultra Digestive Enzyme Blend provide support for healthy digestion and regular elimination.† High potency probiotic formula with our Organic Eastern Fruit, Veggie, and Mushroom Blend helps to quickly replenish healthy levels of healthy microflora in the vaginal and urinary tracts.† A normal healthy intestinal microflora, once established, helps to create an environment that is unfavorable for the growth of pathogenic bacteria.† Helps promote the growth of good bacteria which have been diminished by the use of antibiotics.† Organic and Whole Food Source Vitamins & Minerals formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of aging women, promoting digestion, immune support, stress support, and healthy hair, skin, & nails.† LABEL   Probiotic Production

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  AlchePharma's Cranberry + D-Mannose combination offers powerful nutritional support based on two very well studied naturally occurring substances. D- Mannose at 1000 mg. Cranberry Fruit 37:1 Concentrate at 4% Proanthocyanidins  Cranberry Several studies indicate that Cranberry helps prevent UTIs of the bladder and urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder), especially for women who have frequent UTIs. In one study of older women, cranberry juice reduced the number of bacteria in the bladder compared to placebo. Another study showed that younger women with a history of frequent UTIs who took cranberry capsules had fewer UTIs compared to those who took a placebo. A 2006 pilot study looked at twelve women between the ages of 25 and 70 with a history of UTIs to determine if a concentrated cranberry extract could prevent recurrent UTIs. During the study of administering the cranberry extract, none of the twelve subjects had a UTI. After a two-year follow-up, eight of the twelve women who continued to take the cranberry extract reported no UTI and no adverse effects. It was concluded that a cranberry preparation with a high phenolic content may completely prevent UTIs in women who are subject to recurrent infections.  Two studies that cranberry may also prevent the bacteria Helicobacter pylori from attaching to stomach walls. H. pylori can cause stomach ulcers, so cranberries may play a role in preventing stomach ulcers.     What is D-Mannose? D-Mannose, is a simple six-carbon sugar. D-Mannose is a stereoisomer that is a mirror image of Glucose and naturally occurs as a monosaccharide (simple sugar) in fruit like blueberries and Cranberries, as well as in other plants and fungi.   Mannose exists in two forms - alpha and beta. The alpha form is mild and sweet, while the beta form is bitter. The natural manufacturing methods for Mannose results in a mixture of these two forms; yielding a product that is mildly sweet with a slightly bitter aftertaste.   How can a simple sugar like Mannose be good for me?  Studies suggest that Mannose may maintain and support a healthy urinary tract by blocking the adhesion of foreign particles to the surface of the host tissue. In most cases, foreign particles utilize tiny hair-like projections on their surface called fimbrium. Protruding from the tips of these fimbrium are glycoproteins called lectins. It's these lectins that bind to the surface tissues that line the urinary tract.  When sufficient Mannose is consumed, the excess molecules of this sugar present in the urine attach to the lectins, thereby blocking foreign particles from adhering to the tissues of the bladder and forming new colonies. The Mannose-bound foreign particles are subsequently flushed away through the urinary tract.   Does Mannose act like sucrose once digested? Although D-Mannose is a simple sugar and is absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract, it is absorbed in a slower rate than most sugars and is not readily converted to glycogen for storage. A substantial amount of D-Mannose is absorbed into the bloodstream and, after passing through the kidneys and bladder, is excreted into the urine. How do you monitor the quality of your Mannose? It is not certain just what is a "perfect" alpha-to beta- Mannose ratio, but an initial sweet taste indicates the ratio is sufficiently good. Mannose is analyzed to determine its purity. This is to preclude any dilution with other sugars, such as dextrose or sucrose. However, this analysis does not differentiate between the alpha and beta forms.  Does Mannose work like an antibiotic?  Mannose has no antibiotic properties and will not kill existing infections. If you have persistent burning and/or urgency symptoms, please seek professional medical evaluation to determine if these symptoms are caused a urinary tract infection.   SUGGESTED USE:  Take 2 capsules, up to 3 times per day or as directed by a health care professional.   Label  

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Black Cohosh is an herb that provides a natural way to normalize hormonal changes and moderate the uncomfortable changes that accompany menopause.† Numerous studies have been done using black cohosh. Studies have identified the isoflavone phytoestrogen formononetin as the most likely candidate for the effects of black cohosh on female health. This compound has been shown to help support normal, healthy levels of luteinizing hormone (LH).† Increased LH levels, which are often the result of declining estrogen levels, are typically responsible for the changes associated with menopause. Dong quai and chasteberry are included for their synergistic effects.   Features European standardized Black Cohosh from Euromed, a world leader in European standardized extracts. Standardized to the most active compounds triterpene glycosides. Provides clinically effective dosages of dong quai and chasteberry.   Benefits Therapeutic dose of standardized Black Cohosh from Euromed; contains active ingredients identical to the material used in most of the clinical studies that demonstrated health benefits for black cohosh. Dong quai is included in this formula as it helps support a normal, healthy response to female hormone imbalance.† Chasteberry helps support normal, healthy levels of lutenizing hormone (LH) and prolactin.† By doing this, chasteberry can help provide support for symptoms associated with menopause.†   LABEL

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AlchePharma's Liquid Iodine is a high concentrate Potassium Iodide yielding approximately 1300 servings per 2 fluid ounces. at 150 mcg. per single drop. In a base of pure Vegetable Glycerin and Deionized Water   LABEL

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Women have specific needs when it comes to protecting the health of their bodies; particularly when it relates to maintaining healthy genitourinary organs. The health and integrity of the vagina, urethra and bowel are all heavily dependent on the micro flora which inhabits them. Lactobacilli bacteria, for example, are most abundant in the vagina and they provide a defense against the overgrowth of bad bacteria that can arise from the use of antibiotics, stress, excess sugar in the diet and other lifestyle factors. Therefore, ensuring a positive balance of these beneficial bacteria is of the utmost importance. Our Women’s Probiotic Formula is combination of proprietary Lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium blends that provide 15 Billion live cultures per capsule. Together these probiotic species have been shown to support healthy vaginal and urethral bacterial balance.*   Features: Strains used in the proprietary blends are exclusively from Danisco, a world leader in probiotic research and manufacturing. Very high potency at 15 billion viable cells per vegetarian Bio-Enhanced Acid Resistant Strains (BEARS) ensures survivability in both low (acid) and high (alkaline) pH environments. The BEARS strains in this formula are designed to withstand the acid conditions present in the stomach during digestion without the need for enteric Danisco selects strains that have been cultivated under harsh conditions, and have developed the ability to adapt to extreme changes in environment (“survival of the fittest”) i.e. pH, temperature. The prebiotic blend consists of FructoOligoSaccharides (FOS) and FiberAid® arabinogalactans, a patented prebiotic from Lonza®. Together they support the growth of probiotics to sustain a healthy balance of micro   Benefits: The proprietary Lactobacilli blend supports a healthy vaginal ecosystem through the production of antimicrobial * High potency formula helps to quickly replenish healthy levels of probiotics in the vaginal and urinary tracts.* A normal healthy intestinal micro flora, once established, helps to create an environment that is unfavorable for the growth of pathogenic bacteria.* Helps promote the growth of probiotics which have been diminished by the used of antibiotics.*   LABEL

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100% pure USDA certified organic Argan Oil ( Argania spinosa ). An amazing highly stable legendary moisturizing oil.  This product's oil ingredient is Organic Argan oil expeller pressed from the nut. 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free For External Use Only

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AlchePharma's Lemon Balm Tincture utilizes organic fresh Lemon Balm herb (Melissa officinalis)  in an herb strength ratio of 1:2. This yields an Herb Weight Equivalence of 500 mg. per 1 ml.Other Ingredients:  Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water *** AlchePharma's *Parve certification id K-1604   LABEL

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Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin” is really a hormone but categorized as a vitamin.  This is because a deficiency is associated with the diseases rickets (bone deformities) in children and osteomalacia (poor bone mineralization leading to weak, painful bones) in adults.  The body is able to synthesize pre-vitamin D3 in the skin when exposed to sunlight.  The pre-vitamin D3 is rapidly converted into vitamin D3.  Vitamin D3 is then transported through the blood to the liver and kidney where it is converted into the hormone calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D. Only a few foods naturally contain vitamin D including: fatty fish and cod liver oil.  Fortified foods such as milk and cereal are the major dietary sources of vitamin D.   It is estimated that 40% of the U.S. population is vitamin D deficient, therefore supplementing the diet with extra vitamin D is essential for optimal health.  Numerous factors influence the skin’s synthesis of pre-vitamin D3 including, location, climate, sun exposure, skin color, age and use of sunscreen.  When you combine all of the factors that influence vitamin D synthesis with the existing widespread deficiency, vitamin D supplementation is the most efficient and convenient way to ensure optimal vitamin D intake.*   Features:   Multiple potencies based on individual requirements. Contains vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol), a highly bioavailable form of Vitamin D. Sourced from lanolin (vegetarian source of Vitamin D). Easy to swallow soft gel capsule Gluten-free Benefits:   Vitamin D is essential for calcium and phosphorus absorption and utilization.* Stimulates osteoblast (bone producing cell) activity which helps maintain bone density and strength.* Stimulates the synthesis of osteocalcin, an important protein involved in bone formation.* Helps maintain adequate blood calcium levels which help support cellular metabolic processes, cardiovascular, and neuromuscular/neurological function.* Vitamin D is important for normal, healthy cell growth and function.* Helps support normal, healthy insulin secretion.* Vitamin D helps support healthy immune function.*

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