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You save 25%Serving Size 1capAmount per capsule:dehydroepiandrosterone 25mgOther Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, GelatinDirections:Take 1 capsule in the morning, or as described by a health care professional. DHEA is a steroid hormone from which the body makes other hormones, including testosterone and estradiol. It is the most abundant steroid in the bloodstream; high concentrations are found in the brain. The body?s DHEA production peaks at puberty in women and at about age 20 in men, then decreases with age. Since DHEA is not a patentable substance, there have been only a few human clinical studies. But these have revealed several areas of application: treatment of Lupus, alleviating depression and improving mood, strengthening immunity, increasing muscle mass, reducing lipodystrophy in HIV patients, decreasing cholesterol and LDL after menopause, alleviating erectile dysfunction, improving sex drive in women with adrenal insufficiency. Studies in rodents suggest additional applications: inhibiting tumors of breast, lung, colon, liver, skin and lymphatic tissue; protecting against lethal viral and bacterial infections; reducing overeating, hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis; increasing insulin sensitivity in diabetes; increasing neuronal survival and differentiation. Because its areas of application are so broad, many people use DHEA supplements for general health.LifeLink?s DHEA is micronized to provide optimum bioavailability.

Life Link's 5-HTP 25mg 90Lzgs (SUBLINGUAL)

Life Link's Beta Glucan 250mg 30Caps

Life Link's Alpha Lipoic Acid (r-alpha only) 100mg 120Caps

Life Link's Poly-Zyme 021 100Tabs

The Poly-Zyme supplements are combinations of enzymes having different purposes or methods of use: Poly-Zyme 021 is used as an aid for digestion and immune system normalization. Poly-Zyme 022 and 023 are used by cancer patients to prevent metastases, and by people with herpes infections, such as shingles. All three supplements draw from the following repertoire of enzymes and flavonoids: the proteolytic enzymes pancreatin, papain, bromelain, trypsin, and chymotrypsin cleave proteins into fragments; the enzyme lipase cleaves fats; the enzyme amylase cleaves carbohydrates; the bioflavonoid rutin, an antioxidant, reduces DNA damage and cancer, and is thought to strengthen the walls of blood vessels. thymus concentrate, from calf thymus, contains a variety of thymic proteins, some of which regulate parts of the immune system. Regarding the formulations and use of these products: Poly-Zyme 021 is formulated for alleviating indigestion, allergies, and inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, sinusitis, and joint and muscle injuries, and for conditions caused by weakened veins. The cleaving of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates prepares them for absorption in the small intestine. In addition, the reduction of certain proteins, fats, and starches to smaller molecules can eliminate their ability to cause problems during digestion and after absorption into the body. For example, proteolytic enzymes eliminate the ability of certain proteins to cause allergies, inflammation and other immune problems. Similarly, lipase and amylase eliminate digestive and systemic problems caused by unprocessed fat and starches. Bioflavonoids alleviate hemorrhoids, easy bruising, nosebleeds, and venous insufficiency. Poly-Zyme 022, used in cancer and antiviral therapies, is enteric coated to prevent dissolution in the stomach. Poly-Zyme 023, also used in cancer and antiviral therapies, is formulated to dissolve easily in water. Originally this formula was developed in Germany, where the daily dose was dissolved in water and used as an enema, thereby avoiding digestive damage to the product?s enzymes. In the U.S., the FDA forbids you to apply the product in this manner, so you must develop your own method of application. The mechanism of action of Poly-Zyme 022 and 023 is not well understood, but is thought involve the cleaving of substances on the surfaces of cancer cells and viruses. Caution: Individuals taking warfarin should not use these products without consulting a physician.

Life Link's Pregnenolone 10mg 180Caps

You save 25%Serving Size 1capAmount per capsule:Pregnenolone 10mgOther Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, GelatinDirections:Take 1 to 3 caps daily as a dietary supplement.The term ?neurosteroids? applies to those steroids that are both formed and accumulated in the nervous system. Pregnenolone, DHEA, and their sulfates are important brain neurosteroids that are involved in learning and memory, aggression and epilepsy, and modulation of responses to stress, anxiety and depression. Pregnenolone is also a prohormone used by the body to produce other steroid hormones. Before it was pushed aside by the promotion of other hormones, pregnenolone had been shown to have a wide range of beneficial actions for people who were sick or under stress. These included ameliorating arthritis, countering fatigue, and generally improving the quality of life. During the past two decades pregnenolone and its sulfate have been receiving renewed attention. Many scientific studies using mammals and other vertebrates give strong experimental support to claims that pregnenolone can be used to enhance memory and reduce stress. There is also evidence that it lessens depression. Caution: Don?t use pregnenolone if you are at risk for hormonally related cancers, lactating, or pregnant.

Life Link's Pregnenolone 30mg 50Caps

You save 25%Serving Size 1capAmount per capsule:Pregnenolone 30mgOther Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, GelatinDirections:Take 1 to 3 caps daily as a dietary supplement.The term ?neurosteroids? applies to those steroids that are both formed and accumulated in the nervous system. Pregnenolone, DHEA, and their sulfates are important brain neurosteroids that are involved in learning and memory, aggression and epilepsy, and modulation of responses to stress, anxiety and depression. Pregnenolone is also a prohormone used by the body to produce other steroid hormones. Before it was pushed aside by the promotion of other hormones, pregnenolone had been shown to have a wide range of beneficial actions for people who were sick or under stress. These included ameliorating arthritis, countering fatigue, and generally improving the quality of life. During the past two decades pregnenolone and its sulfate have been receiving renewed attention. Many scientific studies using mammals and other vertebrates give strong experimental support to claims that pregnenolone can be used to enhance memory and reduce stress. There is also evidence that it lessens depression. Caution: Don?t use pregnenolone if you are at risk for hormonally related cancers, lactating, or pregnant.

Life Link's 5-HTP 100mg 30Caps

You save 25%5-HTP (5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan) is the substance that the brain uses to make serotonin ? a neurotransmitter that regulates emotions, sleep-wake cycles, appetite, and general feelings of well-being. Low levels of serotonin can cause depression, obesity and sleep disorders. But serotonin deficiencies can be overcome with 5-HTP supplementation. Giving the brain extra 5-HTP raises serotonin levels, leading to improvements in mood, sleep, and behavior. For best results avoid taking Vitamin B-6 two hours before or after taking 5-HTP.

Life Link's 5-HTP 100mg 60Caps

Life Link's 5-HTP 50mg 120Caps

Life Link's 5-HTP 50mg 60Caps

Life Link's Pregnenolone 30mg 150Caps

Life Link's Pregnenolone 50mg 50Caps

You save 25%Serving Size 1capAmount per capsule:Pregnenolone 50mgOther Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, GelatinDirections:Take 1 to 3 caps daily as a dietary supplement.The term ?neurosteroids? applies to those steroids that are both formed and accumulated in the nervous system. Pregnenolone, DHEA, and their sulfates are important brain neurosteroids that are involved in learning and memory, aggression and epilepsy, and modulation of responses to stress, anxiety and depression. Pregnenolone is also a prohormone used by the body to produce other steroid hormones. Before it was pushed aside by the promotion of other hormones, pregnenolone had been shown to have a wide range of beneficial actions for people who were sick or under stress. These included ameliorating arthritis, countering fatigue, and generally improving the quality of life. During the past two decades pregnenolone and its sulfate have been receiving renewed attention. Many scientific studies using mammals and other vertebrates give strong experimental support to claims that pregnenolone can be used to enhance memory and reduce stress. There is also evidence that it lessens depression. Caution: Don?t use pregnenolone if you are at risk for hormonally related cancers, lactating, or pregnant.

Life Link's Pregnenolone 50mg 100Caps

Life Link's Red Rice Yeast Extract 600mg 120Caps

You save 25%Chinese red yeast Monascus purpureus (grown on white rice, by the way) contains a family of compounds that inhibit HMG-CoA reductase ? an enzyme responsible for making cholesterol in the body. In clinical studies RYR has produced reductions in LDL cholesterol by about 31% and triglycerides by 34%. In animal studies a reduction in atherosclerotic plaques has also been shown.

Life Link's Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500mg 180Caps

Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) is a substance produced in mitochondria ? the microscopic energy-generators found in every cell in your body. ALC plays an essential role in the complex process of extracting energy from carbohydrates for use by cells, and also participates in the synthesis and regulation of certain amino acids and proteins. ALC has profound influences on tissues and processes throughout the body. Medical research has revealed a few of these: ALC protects nerve cells, promotes repair of damaged nerve tissue, regulates cortisol levels, and repairs age-related damage to mitochondria. There is now a rapidly growing interest in ALC combined with R-alpha-Lipoic Acid as an anti-aging treatment, thanks to the work of Bruce Ames at UC Berkeley and his collaborators. (For more information on this, see the articles on ?rejuvenation? in the reference archive on LifeLink?s website ? or join the Yahoo group on rejuvenation.) ALC has been successfully used to treat dementia, Parkinson?s disease, alcoholism, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fatigue due to aging. It has also been shown to improve recovery after brain injury, to improve immunity, and to protect muscle tissue from free-radical damage. It is often used as a cognition enhancer by people with normal mental function, and has been suggested as a treatment for drug-induced peripheral neuropathy. Acetyl-L-carnitine can cause nausea or agitation in some people, and it slows the metabolism of alcohol ? thereby allowing small amounts of alcohol to cause inebriation. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the combined regimen of ALC and R-alpha-lipoic acid can reverse Raynaud?s Syndrome and Restless Leg Syndrome, and accelerate the regrowth of damaged nerves. This supplement is best taken with food. ALC can cause heartburn; this problem can be avoided by dissolving a half-teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in water and drinking it along with the ALC. Pronunciation: acetyl-L-carnitine (ass-SEE-till ELL CAR-nih-teen), mitochondria (my-toh-KAHN-dree-ah). Note: the singular is ?mitochondrion?.

Life Link's Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500mg 90Caps

N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is a naturally-occurring derivative of the amino acid cysteine. NAC is produced in the body and is found in foods. The body converts some of its cysteine into an important antioxidant called glutathione. This conversion is done in several steps, and NAC is one of the intermediates. Taken orally as a supplement, NAC raises glutathione levels in the liver, blood, and lungs. Glutathione deficiencies aggravate a number of conditions, including adult respiratory distress syndrome, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and AIDS. Glutathione detoxifies heavy metals (such as lead and mercury), protects cell membranes, and can break up mucoproteins in the lungs, alleviating problems such as smokers? cough and bronchitis.

Life Link's Alpha-Lipoic Acid 250mg 60Caps

Egg whites are a mixture of water and various proteins, plus tiny amounts of fats and minerals. When the water is removed, the resulting powder contains about 82% protein and less than 2% fat. Furthermore, the protein is of ?high quality? ? that is, its composition (amino acid distribution) resembles that of human muscle sufficiently well to make it a good source of protein for athletes. Experiments have shown that endurance athletes can benefit from a daily intake of 1.2?1.4 g of protein per kg of bodyweight. For strength athletes the figure is 1.8 g/kg. Athletes often turn to eggs as a reliable protein source. For those who don?t mind cracking a couple dozen eggs every day and separating out the whites, this is a fine regimen. For those who do mind, egg white powder is a convenient alternative. Pronunciation: albumin (al-BYOO-min)

Life Link's BHT 250mg 500Caps

BHT is an antioxidant widely used to protect food from oxidative damage and frequently used as an anti-aging supplement. Since it is not a natural product, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has prohibited its sale as a supplement (although approving its use in food as a preservative). Our BHT is therefore sold only as a food preservative. It is nevertheless true that oxidative or free-radical damage affects all living tissues in the body: nerve cells, muscle cells, internal organs, etc. Those who use BHT in an unapproved manner (as a supplement) believe that consuming 500-1000 mg per day, preferably with a fatty or oily food, protects the body from damage caused by aging, metabolism of sugars, and certain contaminants in air, water and food. Some say that it can increase the bioavailability of Vitamin E. Others even consider it a treatment for herpes. A recent study suggests that BHT lowers the risk of blood clots for diabetics.

Life Link's Silymarin 250mg 60Caps

You save 25%Silymarin refers to an extract from seeds of the Milk Thistle plant Silybum marianum. The extract contains three bioflavonoids: silybin, silydianin, and silychristin. Milk Thistle seeds have been used for centuries to treat liver diseases, and that is how they are used today. Liver damage from alcohol, drugs, pesticides, some poisons, and hepatitis can be prevented or repaired with silymarin extract. These effects appear to be due to silymarin?s antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities and its ability to block fibrosis. In addition, silymarin can provide substantial protection against different stages of UVB-induced carcinogenesis.Silymarin has low solubility and is poorly absorbed when used orally. BioSorb Silymarin is formulated to increase the solubility, thereby increasing its absorption by 500%.

Life Link's Sodium Selenate 200mcg 100Caps

You save 25%Selenium is a chemical element that is essential, in small amounts, to humans and other living things. In the body it is found as part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which helps to rid the body of destructive ?superoxide? molecules. Selenium deficiencies are common, since selenium concentrations depend strongly on locale and diet. Such deficiencies give rise to symptoms like those of aging: damaged tissues, increased arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. On the other hand, selenium is toxic when used to excess; the symptoms include hair loss, nail problems, accelerated tooth decay, and swelling of the fingers. Supplementation with sodium selenate at doses between 50 and 500 micrograms (mcg) per day will keep the average person within the safe range of selenium intake. Doses of more than 800 mcg/day carry a risk of toxicity. A number of different claims are often made for selenium supplementation:it slows aging by protecting cells and tissues from damage wrought by free radicals; it can prevent progression of autoimmune thyroid disease; selenium and iodine taken simultaneously can reduce hyperthyroidism; selenium combines with metals such as cadmium and mercury to reduce their toxicity; it may help combat arthritis, inhibit heart disease and prevent cancer (an indirect effect); selenium stimulates the metabolism. (This seems unlikely.)

Life Link's TMG-15 120Tabs

Life Link's TMG-15 120CapsTrimethylglycine (TMG), an amino acid found mainly in the liver, plays an important role in protecting the liver, heart, and vasculature. TMG activates an enzyme that neutralizes another amino acid called homocysteine. Chronic elevation of homocysteine is associated with thrombosis (blood clots) and with increased heart and artery disease. TMG has been touted as a treatment for many conditions, including high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, stroke, fatty liver disease, dry mouth, seizures, convulsions, osteoporosis, urinary tract infections, and diseases in general. All of these except the last three are supported by published scientific studies. TMG may also indirectly alleviate certain other problems if, as many believe, it increases the body?s production of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe). SAMe is said to remyelinate nerves, and ameliorate depression, Alzheimer?s and Parkinson?s diseases. One other interesting characteristic of TMG is that when it acts upon homocysteine or other substrates in the body, it is transformed into DMG (Dimethylglycine), which is used in Russia as an athletic performance enhancer. LifeLink?s TMG is an extract from sugar beets. We have fortified this product with three vitamins that have been shown to improve its effectiveness.

Life Link's Trace Minerals 100Caps

You Save 25%Colloidal trace minerals are mixtures of extremely small crystals of various mineral elements or their salts. Theory holds that particles this size pass easily through cell membranes, making the minerals more available as cofactors for enzymes. Scientific studies are lacking, but many users of these products testify to their effectiveness. LifeLink?s formula contains dozens of minerals, but is particularly rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, copper, chromium, zinc and boron

Life Link's Caprylic Acid 300mg 100Tab

You save 25%Caprylic acid is an 8-carbon fatty acid that is produced in the body, and is a component of coconut oil, palm nut oil, butter fat and other vegetable and animal sources. Caprylic acid is commonly used to inhibit the growth of fungi, especially the yeast-like fungus Candida albicans, the organism responsible for candidiasis (?yeast infection?). Many apparently healthy people, both men and women, have some Candida in their gastrointestinal tract, but it is usually kept in check by Lactobacillus bacteria in the intestines. When this check fails, the result can be acid stomach, abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, itching, or symptoms of intoxication. Caprylic acid also has antitumor activity, since fatty acids can cause the destruction of tumor cells with little damage to normal tissue. In a 1991 experiment with rats implanted with liver tumors, an 8-day treatment with caprylic acid obliterated the tumors without affecting normal tissue.

Life Link's CardioPeptaseï¿½ 5mg 100Tabs

About CardioPeptaseï¿½CardioPeptase is widely used in Europe and Asia as a safe and effective alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) like salicylates (aspirin), ibuprofen (Advilï¿½ and Motrinï¿½), acetaminophen (Tylenolï¿½), and COX-2 inhibitors (Celebrexï¿½ and Vioxxï¿½). Not only does CardioPeptase reduce or eliminate ongoing inflammation and pain, but it is proven to remove atherosclerotic-plaque deposits from arteries, break down fibrous heart blockages, digest dead tissue and blood clots, clear excess mucous from the sinuses and lungs, reduce or eliminate cysts or fibrous growths, relieve migraines and eliminate swelling. Wow! Equally amazing is why it works so well. CardioPeptase is a proteolytic enzyme, which is a fancy way of saying that it belongs to a class of molecular machine shops that assemble or disassemble things. The body uses enzymes for all sorts of tasks, such as trypsin and amylase which help break down food. ?Proteolytic? means that CardioPeptase breaks proteins apart, which makes it useful for cleaning out the circulatory system and for reducing inflammation and pain. Some years ago it was discovered that CardioPeptase breaks down arterial plaque, a combination of cholesterol, protein, and calcium clogging the inner lining of arteries and the heart that often leads to heart attacks or strokes. Traditional treatments involve a lifelong dependence on expensive or dangerous drugs, risky surgery or stents, and radical dietary changes. Yet the results achieved after a single year of CardioPeptase ? confirmed by ultrasound ? were so profound that it was called a ?miracle enzyme.? Cleaning up the circulatory system is impressive enough, but CardioPeptase does so much more! When the human body is injured it only has a few tricks in its arsenal. Damaged tissue releases compounds called ?amines? to induce pain, a signal to avoid using the injured area, and swelling, to immobilize the region. This response mechanism causes problems, which is why we take anti-inflammatories and pain killers, even when they don?t work well or cause liver and kidney problems. CardioPeptase is a far better solution because it chews up amines, so swelling and pain are reduced or vanish, and healing can begin sooner. (The inflammatory system is hijacked in certain types of cancer, which is why aspirin and CardioPeptase may either protect or be active against them.) Proteolytic enzymes are generally accepted as safe and have been used for decades to reduce inflammation and pain. Some enzymes like bromelain (from pineapples) and papain (from papayas) are not only less effective, but may trigger allergic reactions. CardioPeptase is allergen-free, well tolerated, highly effective, and known to be safe. If you are plagued by pain or inflammation, are worried about heart or artery problems, have sinus or lung issues, or suffer from migraines, then CardioPeptase is for you. LifeLink?s CardioPeptase tablets contain 5 mg of serrapeptase enzyme (eq

Life Link's CDP Choline 250mg 60Caps

You save 25%Cytidine-5?-diphosphocholine is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of phosphatidylcholine (PC) and other structural phospholipids of cell membranes. Supplementation with CDP Choline increases the body?s PC production, which has effects on various tissues, especially the nervous system. It increases cerebral metabolism and alters the levels of neurotransmitters. Due to these activities, CDP-choline is neuroprotective in cases of stroke and brain injury; it accelerates recovery of motor control, and improves memory and recall. No serious side effects have been found.

Life Link's Vinpocetine 10mg 90Tabs

You save 25%Vinpocetine is derived from an alkaloid found in the periwinkle plant. It has become popular as a memory enhancer and cognitive aid and is used to treat a variety of neurological disorders, including: cerebrovascular disorders ? low cerebral blood flow, headache, hypoxia, cerebral atherosclerosis, and stroke; mental impairment ? poor memory, aphasia, motor disorders, senility, and dementias; sensory disorders ? hearing impairment, inner-ear problems, dizziness, low visual acuity, and diabetic retinopathy; failing neuronal metabolism. Most of these uses have clinical and laboratory support.Vinpocetine causes dilation of brain blood vessels and it inhibits blood clotting. These actions improve cerebral blood flow, which might explain many of the neurological benefits. In addition, vinpocetine is thought to increase the absorption of glucose by nerve cells, thereby providing extra energy for the brain. These physiological processes are just beginning to be explored at the molecular level. Since vinpocetine improves memory and cognition in ailing individuals, many perfectly healthy people conclude that it should help them, too ? an idea that makes a lot of sense.

Life Link's Vinpocetine 5mg 120Tabs

Life Link's Vitamin C (time release) 1000mg 100Tabs

You Save 25% Vitamin C is an essential cofactor for enzymes involved in the synthesis of collagen ? the chief structural protein in muscles, vascular tissues, skin, bones and cartilage. It also plays roles in the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters, in immunity, and in prevention of oxidative damage. Major vitamin C deficiency weakens vascular tissue ? a condition called scurvy ? and results in widespread capillary bleeding, bleeding gums, and loosening of the teeth. Lesser deficiencies can be caused by insufficient C intake, physical or psychological stress, smoking, alcohol use, and infections. Symptoms include fatigue, lassitude, loss of appetite, drowsiness, insomnia, irritability, and lowered immunity. Vitamin C has a preventive effect on degenerative processes such as cardiovascular disease and cancer; it speeds wound healing, and prevents carcinogenic nitrosamines from forming in the stomach. In clinical studies, vitamin C supplementation at 1000 mg/day or more has consistently decreased the incidence, symptoms, and duration of colds, and reduced the risk of pneumonia by 80%. In a study of 700 students, Vitamin C (at 1000 mg/hour for the first 6 hours followed by 3000 mg/day) reduced cold and flu symptoms by 85%. ABOUT THE POWDER FORM: A level quarter teaspoon of Vitamin C powder weighs about 1200 mg.ABOUT THE TIME-RELEASE FORM: The body has a limited capacity to absorb vitamin C. The time-release form parcels out the dose, improving absorption and duration of action. Lysine and magnesium are added for synergy in preventing certain conditions such as asthma attacks.

Life Link's Chromium Picolinate (MRM) 200mcg 100Caps

Chromium picolinate consists of the element chromium bound to picolinic acid (a substance normally found in the body). The picolinate form of chromium is believed to be considerably more bioavailable than other chromium compounds ? and picolinic acid happens to have cancer-preventing properties of its own. Chromium is an essential trace mineral involved in glucose metabolism, regulation of insulin levels, and maintenance of healthy blood levels of cholesterol and other lipids. In the body chromium is transformed into its biologically active form, known as glucose tolerance factor, in which it is complexed with nicotinic acid. This complex facilitates the interaction of insulin with its receptor. Dietary chromium intake in the developed countries is said to be roughly half of the generally accepted minimum (50 micrograms). Insufficient dietary chromium is associated with maturity-onset diabetes and with cardiovascular diseases. Chromium picolinate supplements have been widely promoted as agents for producing significant and long-term weight loss, metabolic rate increases, appetite control, lowered serum cholesterol, blood sugar regulation, increased energy and stamina, reduced body fat, larger muscles, and for treatment and prevention of diabetes and alcoholism. The claims made for these uses are mostly extrapolations from biochemical experiments and animal studies, and many may turn out to be exaggerations. Nevertheless, animal studies have shown that high doses of chromium do produce increased lean body mass, decreased fat mass, decreased growth of tumors, improved insulin activity, and increased life spans ? and it is reasonable to think that chromium has similar effects in humans. Pronunciation: picolinate (PEEK-oh-leen-ate)

Life Link's Chrysin 30Caps

You save 25%Chrysin is chemically in the isoflavone family, usually extracted from passion flower plants.Chrysin happens to be a very good inhibitor of aromatase, the enzyme in the body that converts testosterone into estradiol, and androstenedione into estrone. When this enzyme is inhibited, testosterone (as well as androstenedione) will tend to accumulate to higher concentrations. Indeed, numerous studies have shown that levels of testosterone rise when the action of the aromatase enzyme is blocked. (For example, an average rise of 45% was recently reported in a study at Massachusetts General Hospital.) It therefore comes as no surprise that chrysin is popular among athletes and other people eager to increase their testosterone levels, often in conjunction with supplemental testosterone precursors.

Life Link's Complex K 710ml

You save 25%Complex K is a combination of potassium and magnesium salts, and of herbs that contain hundreds of nutrients.A balanced diet usually supplies all the potassium a person needs, but certain illnesses and medicines can deplete potassium reserves. Symptoms of potassium deficiency are muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, mood changes, or nausea. Magnesium is a coenzyme involved in nerve/muscle function, regulation of body temperature, energy metabolism, DNA/RNA synthesis, and bone formation. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency are irritability, muscle weakness, and irregular heartbeat. Magnesium supplements have been shown to increase exercise efficiency in endurance athletes. Adaptogens are substances that correct dysfunctions in both sick and healthy individuals without producing unwanted side effects. Many adaptogens inhibit free radicals, giving them a wide range of benefits. A recent inventory of adaptogens in Siberian Ginseng, for example, revealed six antioxidants, four substances with anti-cancer activity, three that lower cholesterol, two immuno-stimulators, one that stimulates bile production, one that moderates insulin levels, one radioprotectant, one with anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic activity, and one antibacterial agent. The other ingredients in Complex K were chosen for their content of vitamins, minerals, proteins, essential fatty acids, carbohydrates, enzymes, chlorophylls, growth factors, and beta-carotene.

Life Link's Coq10 30mg 60Caps

Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring substance found throughout the body, but especially in the mitochondrial membranes where sugars are metabolized. It is fat-soluble and similar in structure to vitamin K. CoQ10 is a free radical scavenger and antioxidant, which helps to explain its benefits to arteries and heart. Some studies suggest that it may also increase energy available to muscles during strenuous exercise. The body synthesizes CoQ10 and it is found in several dietary sources; nevertheless CoQ10 deficiencies often occur and are associated with a wide variety of ailments, including: Cardiac problems ? arrhythmias, strokes, hypertension, heart attacks, cardiomyopathy, and atherosclerosis; muscle problems ? Duchenne, Becker, limb-girdle, and myotonic dystrophies; neuropathies ? Parkinson?s, Alzheimer?s, Charcot-Marie-Tooth, and Welander diseases; cancers of the breast, colon, and lung; and myelomas; immune disorders ? AIDS, and other conditions. gum disease Most of these conditions have been shown to respond positively to CoQ10 supplementation.Caution: Sudden withdrawal from CoQ10 can exacerbate an existing condition of congestive heart failure.

Life Link's Vitamin C (SN) Powder 250gm

Life Link's Vitamin E Essential Antioxidant 400iu 100Sg

You Save 25% Vitamin E is the collective name for eight compounds found in nature: four tocopherols and four tocotrienols, all identified by the prefixes alpha, beta, gamma and delta. The primary role of vitamin E is to protect the body tissues from damaging oxidative processes which arise both from normal metabolism and from toxic agents. In terms of antioxidant activity, the alpha-tocopherol form has been considered the most active; but recent research suggests that the other chemical forms may actually be equivalent or superior. A mixture appears to offer the best protection. Vitamin E supplements have been promoted for a variety of ailments. Applications for which there is scientific support include: prostate cancer and other cancers, tardive dyskinesia, restless leg syndrome, eye inflammation, preeclampsia, Alzheimer?s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, male infertility, diabetes, blood vessels, stroke, arthritis, Alzheimer?s, cataracts, retinopathy, macular degeneration, and infertility. Pronunciation: tocopherol (toh-KOH-ferr-all), tocotrienol (TOH-koh-TRY-een-all)

Life Link's Xobaline 60Tabs

You save 25%Vitamin B-12 is the only vitamin that contains an essential mineral ? cobalt. The term ?Vitamin B-12? was originally applied to cyanocobalamine, but it is now known that this chemical is converted into methylcobalamin and hydroxocobalamin ? the two active forms of the vitamin. LifeLink?s sublingual Xobaline (methylcobalamin) therefore goes into your bloodstream in its active form, eliminating the losses that occur during digestion and liver conversion. Methylcobalamin is an essential cofactor in the enzymatic production of the amino acid methionine from homocysteine. Inadequate B-12 levels can cause or contribute to anemias, fatigue, lethargy, anorexia, developmental delay, homocystinuria, irritability, and poor brain growth. B-12 supplementation produces remarkable effects, even in the absence of a deficiency. High doses promote peripheral nerve regeneration, reduce pain in neuropathies, improve muscle function in ALS, and increase sperm counts; moderate doses can reduce hypersomnia, normalize sleep-wake rhythm, and cure homocysteine-related anemias. Since B-12 and folic acid are both required for the conversion of homocysteine to methionine, LifeLink?s Xobaline contains both of these cofactors.

Life Link's Cholesstat (mixed) 60Caps

ChoLESStat is a mixture of six different kinds of cholesterol-controlling agents:Niacin ? a B-vitamin (B-3) with a substantial history of use for preventing atherosclerosis. Studies have shown that niacin lowers LDL (?bad?) cholesterol and is particularly good at raising HDL (?good?) cholesterol. Flavonoids and other polyphenols (from citrus and olives) ? shown in clinical trials to improve HDL-to-LDL cholesterol ratios Guggul extract ? from resin of the Commiphora mukul tree. In clinical trials guggul extracts lowered LDL levels and triglycerides. Beta-sitosterol and other phytosterols ? plant-derived steroidal substances with chemical structures similar to that of cholesterol. Phytosterols can block absorption of cholesterol from the digestive tract, thereby lowering their levels in the blood. Inositol Hexanicotinate ? a good cholesterol-lowering compound used prior to the 1980s when it was eclipsed by more expensive treatments Policosanol ? a mixture of alcohols from sugar cane wax that in clinical trials showed cholesterol-regulating properties comparable to statin drugs (such as Lipitorï¿½). Each of the components of ChoLESSstat have shown substantial cholesterol-improving properties in clinical trials, and some of them outperformed the latest prescription drugs in both efficacy and safety. Since their mechanisms of action differ from one another, they are expected to work together synergistically to achieve an even better cholesterol profile. The suggested dose is two capsules per day.

Life Link's Copper Sebacate 22mg 60Tabs

About Copper SebacateCopper sebacate is an especially bioavailable form of copper.Copper is an essential cofactor in a number of enzymatic reactions with varied physiologic roles. These include melanin production (hair and skin color), wound healing, and red blood cell production. Copper is needed in some antioxidant enzymes that prevent damage from free radicals and inflammation. It appears to be particularly important in the maintenance of connective tissue and joints. Although severe copper deficiency is rare, the diet of many Americans supplies less than the RDA; so, moderate deficiency is common. Possible symptoms include loss of color in the skin and hair, anemia, inflammation, arthritis, weakening of connective tissue, cardiovascular damage, and shortage of white blood cells.

Life Link's Coq10 90mg 30Caps

You Save 25% Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring substance found throughout the body, but especially in the mitochondrial membranes where sugars are metabolized. It is fat-soluble and similar in structure to vitamin K. CoQ10 is a free radical scavenger and antioxidant, which helps to explain its benefits to arteries and heart. Some studies suggest that it may also increase energy available to muscles during strenuous exercise. The body synthesizes CoQ10 and it is found in several dietary sources; nevertheless CoQ10 deficiencies often occur and are associated with a wide variety of ailments, including: Cardiac problems ? arrhythmias, strokes, hypertension, heart attacks, cardiomyopathy, and atherosclerosis; muscle problems ? Duchenne, Becker, limb-girdle, and myotonic dystrophies; neuropathies ? Parkinson?s, Alzheimer?s, Charcot-Marie-Tooth, and Welander diseases; cancers of the breast, colon, and lung; and myelomas; immune disorders ? AIDS, and other conditions. gum disease Most of these conditions have been shown to respond positively to CoQ10 supplementation.Caution: Sudden withdrawal from CoQ10 can exacerbate an existing condition of congestive heart failure.

Life Link's Creatine (MRM) 500gm

You Save 25% Creatine is an amino acid that is stored in muscle cells as phosphocreatine and helps to generate energy for muscle contractions. Creatine is found in meat and fish, but cooking destroys most of it. The average person?s muscles require about 2 grams of creatine a day ? athletic people need somewhat more. Supplemental creatine substantially increases phosphocreatine in muscles, leading to improvements in muscle energy production and recuperation. Creatine?s benefits are limited to anaerobic sports such as weight lifting, sprinting and jumping. For endurance (aerobic) athletes, the benefits derived from increased muscle energy appear to be more than offset by weight gain from water and muscle. Creatine builds muscle because it enables users to train harder; typical doses should therefore have little effect on the muscle mass of sedentary individuals. However, muscular dystrophy patients using creatine have experienced increases in muscle strength in the legs, hands and feet. The most common regimen for creatine supplementation follows a two-phase cycle with a 5-10 day loading phase (20-25 g/day) followed by a maintenance phase (2-5 g/day) to maintain muscle saturation. Creatine absorption may be improved if the supplement is taken with a high-carbohydrate drink such as fruit juice.

Life Link's DHEA 10mg 100Caps

You save 25%Serving Size 1capAmount per capsule:dehydroepiandrosterone 10mgOther Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, GelatinDirections:Take 1 capsule in the morning, or as described by a health care professional. DHEA is a steroid hormone from which the body makes other hormones, including testosterone and estradiol. It is the most abundant steroid in the bloodstream; high concentrations are found in the brain. The body?s DHEA production peaks at puberty in women and at about age 20 in men, then decreases with age. Since DHEA is not a patentable substance, there have been only a few human clinical studies. But these have revealed several areas of application: treatment of Lupus, alleviating depression and improving mood, strengthening immunity, increasing muscle mass, reducing lipodystrophy in HIV patients, decreasing cholesterol and LDL after menopause, alleviating erectile dysfunction, improving sex drive in women with adrenal insufficiency. Studies in rodents suggest additional applications: inhibiting tumors of breast, lung, colon, liver, skin and lymphatic tissue; protecting against lethal viral and bacterial infections; reducing overeating, hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis; increasing insulin sensitivity in diabetes; increasing neuronal survival and differentiation. Because its areas of application are so broad, many people use DHEA supplements for general health.LifeLink?s DHEA is micronized to provide optimum bioavailability.

Life Link's DHEA 200mg 50Caps

You save 25%Serving Size 1capAmount per capsule:dehydroepiandrosterone 200mgOther Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, GelatinDirections:Take 1 capsule in the morning, or as described by a health care professional. DHEA is a steroid hormone from which the body makes other hormones, including testosterone and estradiol. It is the most abundant steroid in the bloodstream; high concentrations are found in the brain. The body?s DHEA production peaks at puberty in women and at about age 20 in men, then decreases with age. Since DHEA is not a patentable substance, there have been only a few human clinical studies. But these have revealed several areas of application: treatment of Lupus, alleviating depression and improving mood, strengthening immunity, increasing muscle mass, reducing lipodystrophy in HIV patients, decreasing cholesterol and LDL after menopause, alleviating erectile dysfunction, improving sex drive in women with adrenal insufficiency. Studies in rodents suggest additional applications: inhibiting tumors of breast, lung, colon, liver, skin and lymphatic tissue; protecting against lethal viral and bacterial infections; reducing overeating, hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis; increasing insulin sensitivity in diabetes; increasing neuronal survival and differentiation. Because its areas of application are so broad, many people use DHEA supplements for general health.LifeLink?s DHEA is micronized to provide optimum bioavailability.

Life Link's DHEA 50mg 100Caps

You save 25%Serving Size 1capAmount per capsule:dehydroepiandrosterone 50mgOther Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, GelatinDirections:Take 1 capsule in the morning, or as described by a health care professional. DHEA is a steroid hormone from which the body makes other hormones, including testosterone and estradiol. It is the most abundant steroid in the bloodstream; high concentrations are found in the brain. The body?s DHEA production peaks at puberty in women and at about age 20 in men, then decreases with age. Since DHEA is not a patentable substance, there have been only a few human clinical studies. But these have revealed several areas of application: treatment of Lupus, alleviating depression and improving mood, strengthening immunity, increasing muscle mass, reducing lipodystrophy in HIV patients, decreasing cholesterol and LDL after menopause, alleviating erectile dysfunction, improving sex drive in women with adrenal insufficiency. Studies in rodents suggest additional applications: inhibiting tumors of breast, lung, colon, liver, skin and lymphatic tissue; protecting against lethal viral and bacterial infections; reducing overeating, hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis; increasing insulin sensitivity in diabetes; increasing neuronal survival and differentiation. Because its areas of application are so broad, many people use DHEA supplements for general health.LifeLink?s DHEA is micronized to provide optimum bioavailability.

Life Link's DHEA 50mg 50Caps

Life Link's DMAE 75mg 60Tabs

You Save 25% DMAE is a simple compound that may be a precursor of acetylcholine. It has several proven applications, including:improvement of concentration and mental efficiency in the elderly; reduction of symptoms of ADHD in children; tightening the skin and reducing wrinkles; inducing lucid dreams. Pronunciation: dimethylaminoethanol (dye-MEH-thill-ah-MEE-noh-ETH-ane-all)

Life Link's Beta Carotene 25000IU 100Sg

About Beta CaroteneBeta-carotene belongs to large group of compounds known as carotenoids that have been widely studied for their protective effects against cancer and heart disease. Beta-carotene is thought to be an antioxidant, but its primary role in nutrition is as a source of vitamin A ? the body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A as needed. Many studies have shown that beta-carotene supplementation can prevent or inhibit various cancers ? such as cancers of lung, skin, colon, stomach, and liver. But recent studies have also shown that nicotine and heavy alcohol usage can reverse this effect. A similar phenomenon has been seen in heart disease ? beta-carotene is protective except in smokers and drinkers, where it becomes a liability. On the other hand, beta-carotene supplementation (at 50 mg on alternate days) has been shown to reduce the risk of cataracts among smokers by about 25%. Among non-smokers, beta-carotene showed no cataract inhibition, but appeared to reduce the risk of advanced Age-related Macular Degeneration by about 25%. Beta-carotene is also used routinely to treat certain photosensitivity diseases. Generally speaking, the effectiveness of beta-carotene is enhanced when it is combined with other carotenoids, such as lycopene and lutein. The bioavailability of oral beta-carotene supplements is very low but can be increased about 60% by adding a piperine supplement (such as Bioperineï¿½) at 5 mg/day. Animal experiments suggest that a zinc supplement might act similarly.

Life Link's Benfotiamine 150mg 100Caps

Life Link Benfotiamine: Conquering Aging and DiabetesWhat do aging, diabetes, toast, and roast beef have in common? Crosslinking. To a chemist, this means that sugars ? from fruits, carbohydrates, and starches ? have reacted with amino acids, dramatically altering protein and other cellular structures. To a chef, it means that the Maillard reaction has browned a roast or caramelized onions. To a doctor, it means that your arteries, organs, and cells have been hardened or damaged, causing cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, vision loss, kidney problems, and chronic inflammation. To you, it means premature aging, diabetes, and lowered quality of life. Regardless of how you see it, you need to stop it now!Sugar is a biochemical straightjacket: as it is broken down and metabolized it ruins reactions crucial to routine cellular function. Increases in blood-sugar levels are a normal consequence of eating fruits, vegetables, and grains because they contain native sugars as well as starches and carbohydrates, which are broken down into sugars. Regardless of the source, reactions between blood sugar and proteins form a variety of toxic Advanced Glycation End (AGE) products.Over time, AGEs crosslink the inside of your body like a browned roast, causing such diseases as cardiovascular hardening, retinal deterioration, peripheral nerve damage, kidney failure, and stroke. These problems are considerably worse for diabetics and those with diets high in sugars or carbohydrates; higher blood-sugar levels boost AGE production, increasing the damage. Fortunately, there?s a solution.Benfotiamine, a Vitamin B-1 ? or thiamine ? derivative prevents crosslinking and inhibits AGE formation. Supplementation is crucial because the body cannot make Benfotiamine on its own, and ordinary B-1 is absorbed so poorly that typical B-vitamin supplements often contain more B-1 than the body can use. Benfotiamine, however, is taken up by the body at rates that can exceed one hundred times those for B-1, and is a potent weapon against crosslinking and AGEs.Not only does Benfotiamine reduce the levels of AGEs, it seems to actually undo damage. In clinical studies on diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Benfotiamine improved nerve function by 60% while reducing pain up to 88%. Not only did it improve kidney and retinal function in diabetics, it did so in healthy subjects. (Note that while Benfotiamine protects against AGE damage, it does not lower blood-sugar levels.) Benfotiamine is widely regarded as safer than the already-safe Vitamin B-1 it is derived from.Toast, roasts, and caramelized onions can be delicious, but you certainly don?t want the same processes occurring in your body. Whether you have or are at risk for diabetes, or just want to stop the consequences of aging, Benfotiamine is perfect for you.

Life Link's Bioperineï¿½ 10mg 120Tabs

About Bioperineï¿½Bioperine is a standardized extract from the fruits of black pepper (Piper nigrum) or long pepper (Piper longum). Its piperine content is 95% or more, compared to only 3-9% found in raw forms of these peppers. Black pepper extract has been used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine to treat fevers, digestive disorders, urinary difficulties; rheumatism, neuralgia, and boils. Recent scientific studies have shown that piperine can greatly increase the bioavailability of many other compounds ? such as vitamins, minerals, drugs, and herbal substances. For example, in humans the bioavailability of curcumin was increased by a factor of 20 when used with piperine. Piperine improves the absorption of these compounds in the intestine, promotes their retention in cells, and prevents their being metabolized in the liver. Piperine has also shown promise as an agent for preventing diarrhea, gastric ulcers, stimulating digestive enzymes, suppressing the induction and spread of lung cancer, preventing epileptic convulsions, and stimulating melanin production. This supplement is usually used at 5-10 mg/dose. It is rapidly absorbed and its effects on bioavailability of other compounds lasts 1-2 hours. Doses higher than 10 mg require careful consideration of potential drug interactions.

Life Link's D3ZO 625 mcg (25000 i.u.) 30Caps

About D3ZOD3ZO is a very high potency vitamin D3 supplement with zinc orotate ? a combination that takes advantage of synergistic effects of these two supplements. What is vitamin D3?Vitamin D is a family of fat-soluble substances that are involved in the regulation of calcium usage, cell specialization, immunity, insulin secretion, blood pressure, and related processes.1The most powerful form of vitamin D, in terms of the dosage required to fulfill the body?s needs, is vitamin D3 (aka. cholecalciferol). But regardless of which form one consumes, the vitamin is converted in the body to a substance that affects the activity of certain genes. Although the mechanism is complex, the consequences are easy to understand: calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood are raised because vitamin D increases their absorption from food and decreases the elimination of calcium by the kidneys; bone formation and mineralization are enhanced; the parathyroid gland secretes more parathyroid hormone; overactivity of the immune system is suppressed, while certain immune functions are promoted ? such as anti-tumor activity. Vitamin D3 is not made by plants. It is made in the skin of animals in response to ultraviolet light at wavelengths between 270?290 nm (UVB). For this reason, people who receive no sun exposure and who take no vitamin D supplements are at great risk of becoming vitamin D deficient ? with grave consequences. What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over supplement users and their suppliers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of D3ZO to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. Vitamin D deficiencySevere Vitamin D deficiency causes several bone diseases including:rickets ? defective growth of the long bones; osteoporosis ? reduced bone mineral density which leads to fragile bones; osteomalacia ? another bone-softening disorder that also causes muscle weakness. Intake of less than 200 i.u. (5 mcg) per day of vitamin D2 carries a high risk of leading to bone diseases like those listed above. Dosages of 200 to 600 i.u. are officially recommended as supplements for adults for bone maintenance,2 but much higher doses are increasingly being viewed as desirable both for optimum bone health and for other purposes, such as preventing cancer.3,4Preventing osteoporosisThere is abundant statistical evidence indicating that in many parts of the world today the incidence of osteoporosis could be significantly reduced if people would consume an adequate amount of vitamin D. For example, an international study of vitamin D deficiency in osteoporosis patie

Life Link's DMAE Serum (30ml) 1fl oz

About DMAE SerumDMAE is a component of cell membranes and is also one of the substances used by the body to make the cell-signalling molecule acetylcholine. It has been used as a supplement for several decades for a variety of reasons, most of them related to its effects on acetylcholine production in the nervous system or other tissues. (See the discussion on the DMAE page of this website.) Thanks in part to the efforts of Nicholas Perricone at Michigan State University, DMAE has become well-known as an agent for preventing or reversing age-related wrinkling and creasing of the skin. As result of the popularity of Perricone?s books and his appearances on television, we now have very large numbers of anecdotal reports attesting to the effectiveness of DMAE for reducing these symptoms of skin aging. Fortunately, the evidence does not stop there ? at least two convincing clinical studies also support these claims.1,2DMAE?s anti-wrinkle effects are thought to involve cell signalling within the skin. Acetylcholine is one of the skin?s signalling molecules, and DMAE may affect its production or its usage.2Another connection between DMAE and the aging process is suggested by DMAE?s ability to remove deposits of an age-related substance called ?lipofuscin?.3,4 Lipofuscin is a brownish conglomerate of fats, metals, and other material that result from an incomplete recycling of biomolecules. It accumulates both inside and outside of cells throughout the body and is considered to be an indicator of age-related damage to cells, or perhaps even a cause of it.5,6For use on the skin, DMAE is formulated as a lotion.DMAE supplements should never be used during pregnancy.

Life Link's Evening Primrose Oil 500mg 100Sg

You Save 25% Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is made from the seeds of the plant Oenothera biennis (related actually to willow, not primrose). It is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid and linoleic acid ? two omega-6 fatty acids that are used by the body to make prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are hormone-like chemicals that regulate such bodily processes as bronchial constriction, male sexual function, nerve and kidney function, blood pressure, immunity, blood sugar levels, stomach acid, mucus production in the stomach lining, and uterine stimulation. EPO is an effective treatment for cyclic breast pain. Although it is also used for PMS and for hot flashes, clinical studies do not support these uses. Recent studies do, however, suggest that EPO reduces inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis.In a study of patients with high cholesterol levels, EPO (taken at 3.6 grams/day for 8 weeks) decreased LDL (?bad cholesterol?) by 9%. It has been shown to decrease atherosclerotic plaques in rabbits (a common animal model for coronary artery disease). Pronunciation: linolenic (LINN-oh-LEEN-ick), linoleic (linn-OH-lee-ick), prostaglandin (PRAH-stah-GLAN-din)

Life Link's Flax (MRM) 1000mg 90Sg

Life Link's Flax (MRM) 1000mg 90SgFlax seed, from the cultivated plant Linum usitatissimum, is a source of linolenic and linoleic acids, which are the body?s raw materials for making the anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic substances called prostaglandins. Studies have shown that excessive blood clotting ? a cause of strokes and phlebitis ? can be decreased by flaxseed oil at 40 grams/day. Regular flaxseed consumption also improves the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in the blood, possibly offering protection from arterial deposits. In animal studies flaxseed oil delayed breast cancer progression and prevented colon cancer by as much as a 50%.

Life Link's Folic Acid 5mg 100Caps

You Save 25% Folic Acid is a B-vitamin that is essential for the synthesis of DNA. Folic acid therefore plays a major role in the body, and its deficiency has been implicated in a wide variety of disorders. For example, Alzheimer?s disease, atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke are correlated with low folate levels, as are osteoporosis, cervical and colon cancer, depression, dementia, hearing loss, and various birth defects. It is said that the folate intake of most North Americans is less than optimal. Furthermore, many drugs such as methotrexate, levopoda, niacin, phenytoin (Dilantin), carbamazepine, and theophylline can markedly reduce folate levels. This vitamin can decrease the risk for cleft palate and birth defects of the brain (anencephaly) or spine (spina bifida). If you have any chance of getting pregnant you should be using folate supplementation because by the time you know you?re pregnant, your future baby?s brain and spine are already formed. Prenatal use of folic acid also appears to reduce the risk of childhood leukemia. Folic acid and other B vitamins help break down the body?s homocysteine which, if it accumulates, can lead to fatal coronary heart disease and stroke. Low folate levels (high homocysteine levels) are also implicated in psoriasis and restless leg syndrome. Folate supplementation can prevent or reverse cervical dysplasia, and can significantly improve the condition of depressed patients. Caution: Extra folic acid can mask the symptoms of vitamin B-12 deficiency, a problem of the elderly that can lead to permanent nerve damage if left untreated.

Life Link's Germanium Sesquioxide (JARROW) 30Caps

You save 25%Although germanium is found in micro-trace quantities in all living plants and animals, it appears not to be an essential nutritional substance. Its acute toxicity is low, but not zero. One should be very skeptical when health claims being made for a product seem too broad. A good example is germanium, for which seemingly absurd numbers of claims are being made by supplement companies. But a search of the medical literature shows that evidence has been found for a surprising number of them already, and the future may turn up further surprises. So we?ll first list all these claims, and then indicate which ones have scientific support: germanium is active against leukemia, and cancers of the colon, prostate, breast, lung, ovaries, cervix is a strong immunostimulant inhibits tuberculosis, malaria, candida, bacterial infections, and viral infections such as herpes lowers blood pressure and high cholesterol restores deviant blood parameters to normal ranges (pH, potassium, calcium, chloride, triglycerides, cholesterol, bilirubin, uric acid, hemoglobin) combats food allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, diabetes decreases the risk of dying from influenza improves eye diseases ? glaucoma, cataracts, detached retinas, inflammation of retina and optic nerves, Behcet?s Disease alleviates osteoporosis treats poisoning from heavy metals, PCBs, and carbon monoxide relieves Raynaud?s syndrome (dose: up to 1400 mg/day) combats depression, schizophrenia, Parkinson?s disease, cerebral sclerosis, amyloidosis, epilepsy, and pain treats gastritis, ulcers, diverticulitis, constipation alleviates heart problems: angina, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, apoplexy, cardiac infarction treats warts, corns, eczemas, burns inhibits DNA damage induced by free radicals. The claims that have scientific support are those involving cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, immunostimulation, amyloidosis, DNA damage, analgesia, heavy metal detoxification, and anti-viral action. The mechanism through which germanium exerts its biological effects is not understood.

Life Link's Ginkgo Biloba 60mg 60Caps

You Save 25%This product is an extract from Ginkgo biloba leaves, standardized to 24% ginkgo flavone glycosides and 6% terpenoids. It is a safe supplement with a 2800-year history of use. The proven applications of Ginkgo Biloba fall into two categories: neurological and circulatory. Specifically, the supplement has been shown to: improve cognition, increase memory and learning in Alzheimer?s patients, alleviate some forms of tinnitus and vertigo, and protect neurons from oxidative damage; ameliorate circulation problems, cerebral edema, asthma, and sexual dysfunction due to use of antidepressants. People also use Ginkgo Biloba to treat or to prevent atherosclerosis, impotence, depression, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and aging ? although there is disagreement about its efficacy for these conditions. The accepted dosage range for this product is 60 mg twice per day, or up to four times per day for severe cases.Caution: Ginkgo Biloba is a blood thinner and should not be used along with other blood thinners (e.g. coumadin, heparin, aspirin) unless instructed by a physician. People on MAO inhibitors (e.g. Nardil, Parnate), St. John?s wort, or NSAIDs (e.g. Motrin), should be cautious when taking Ginkgo Biloba.

Life Link's Broccoli Sprouts Extract 120mg 60Tabs

About Broccoli Sprouts ExtractBroccoli (Brassica oleracea) contains relatively high concentrations of sulforaphane ? a naturally-occurring chemical that reduces the risk of developing cancer. It appears that sulforaphane mobilizes a set of enzymes that neutralize highly reactive cancer-causing chemicals before they can damage DNA and promote cancer. When rats were fed broccoli sprout extracts and then exposed to the powerful carcinogen dimethylbenzanthracene, they developed fewer tumors than rats not fed the extracts; and those tumors that did grow on treated rats were smaller and developed more slowly. One tablet of our broccoli sprouts extract provides the equivalent of 128 grams (4.5 ounces) of fresh broccoli.

Life Link's Carnosine 500mg 90Caps

About CarnosineCarnosine consists of the amino acids beta-alanine and L-histidine chemically bound to each other. Nerve and muscle cells contain high levels of carnosine. Carnosine is thought to be an antioxidant that quenches several of the most destructive free radicals. This alone would qualify it as an inhibitor of aging and the age-related ailments. Carnosine also regulates zinc and copper concentrations in nerve cells, helping to prevent overstimulation by these neuroactive minerals. These antioxidative and regulatory properties may explain some of the benefits typically claimed for carnosine as a supplement. For example, it is said that carnosine: rejuvenates cells approaching senescence rejuvenates connective tissue cells, improving wound healing when used in eye drops, delays vision senescence, including that caused by cataracts protects the brain against protein cross-linking, glycation, excitotoxicity and oxidation inhibits plaque formation in the brain?s microvasculature, thus reducing risk of senility or Alzheimer?s disease protects nerves from damage by methamphetamine enables the heart to contract more efficiently protects DNA from oxidative damage inhibits skin collagen cross-linking, improving elasticity and reducing wrinkles inhibits free radical damage to blood proteins; reduces the damage normally cause by ischemic stroke increases the average life span of animals What we know about carnosine?s biological role makes the above claims plausible, even where scientific evaluation is lacking. Other claimed benefits from carnosine supplementation would require different explanations. These include: reduces autism symptoms (confirmed in a recent clinical trial) improves strength in high-intensity exercise (suggested by a recent clinical trial) lowers blood pressure improves immune function has anti-cancer effects reduces incidence of peptic ulcers converts body fat into energy ameliorates congestive heart failure The suggested dose is one 500 mg capsule, 2 or 3 times per day. Small doses (such as 50 mg) are probably useless.

Life Link's Cat?s Claw 500mg 120Tabs

About Cat?s ClawCat?s Claw is made from the inner bark of the woody vine Uncaria tomentosa from the Amazon rainforest. It has been used by Peruvian tribes for at least 2000 years to treat a wide variety of ailments including many inflammatory conditions, infections, ulcers, and certain cancers. Recent scientific studies of Cat?s Claw have confirmed its usefulness in all of these areas. It is now employed as an immune stimulator, and as a treatment for inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and ulcers. In clinical trials it has shown benefit in reducing symptoms of osteo- and rheumatoic arthritis. Other studies suggest an ability to suppress breast cancer proliferation, protect DNA from chemical-induced damage, and to increase longevity of immune cells. Cat?s Claw also contains alkaloids with properties that suggest its use for cardiovascular conditions, for prevention of blood clots and strokes, for slowing the heart rate and for lowering blood cholesterol.

Life Link's Knoitol 200mg 100Tabs

About KnoitolHuperzine-A (HupA), a substance found in the club moss Huperzia serrata, has been used in China for centuries to treat swelling, fever, and blood disorders.1 The Chinese Academy of Sciences took an interest in HupA in the 1980s and developed it as a treatment for dementia, particularly the dementia of Alzheimer?s Disease. What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over the supplement industry and its customers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of huperzine-A to a brief summary of recent research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. In most respects HupA appears to be superior to all anti-Alzheimer?s drugs currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ? drugs such as tacrine, donepezil, and rivastigmine. HupA has better penetration through the blood-brain barrier, higher oral bioavailability, fewer side effects, and a longer duration of action than these expensive prescription drugs.2,3The medical studiesNearly all medical research on huperzine is the work of researchers in China who conducted animal studies and human clinical trials. During the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s, they reported that HupA enhances memory and protects nerve cells from the kinds of damage typically seen in Alzheimer?s Disease. Double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials in patients with and without Alzheimer?s resulted in significant improvements in cognitive function and in the quality of life.1,4,5,6,7,8 But these results had little impact in the medical world outside China. Finally, in 2004 the U.S. National Institutes of Health (in collaboration with a company that hopes to turn HupA into a prescription drug) organized a clinical trial to study HupA in Alzheimer?s patients. The trial was completed in 2006, but the results have not yet been published.9Animal studies have shown that HupA protects the nervous system from organophosphate nerve-gas agents.2,10 This fact has no relevance to supplement buyers except insofar as it provides further evidence of huperzine?s powerful neuroprotective action. How does huperzine work?HupA appears to affect multiple biochemical pathways in the brain, several of which are involved in Alzheimer?s Disease. The best understood of these pathways is the one in which the neurotransmitter acetylcholine carries signals from one nerve cell to another in certain parts of the brain. In Alzheimer?s Disease, there is a shortage of acetylcholine, and consequently an impaired signalling ability. HupA is an inhibitor of the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine. Thus, HupA causes this neurotransmitter to accumulate in the space between the

Life Link's Hypericin 900mcg 90Caps

You save 25%Hypericin is a highly concentrated extract from flowering tops of the plant Hypericum perforatum ? a stocky, yellow-flowering plant also known as St. John?s Wort. ?Wort? is the Old English word for plant. Hypericum has been used since ancient times to treat wounds and almost any other condition one can think of ? many of them probably without any real efficacy. Hypericin does, however, have several proven areas of application: for improving mood via its anti-depressant and anti-anxiety properties as an antiviral active against cytomegalovirus, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B, and herpes (shown in animals), and skin warts for reducing depression-related anorexia, hypersomnia, or insomnia. Hypericin has also shown promise for treating cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, since it preferentially kills malignant cells. Limited experimental support also exists for hypericin as a treatment for seasonal affective disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The most common side effects associated with hypericin are skin rash and extreme sensitivity to light.Caution: Do not use hypericin with other antidepressants, and avoid taking it with tyramine-containing foods (e.g., cheese, red wine, yeast, and pickled herring). Hypericin can cause bleeding during pregnancy, and it can reduce the bioavailability of antiviral drugs.

Life Link's Lactobacillus 60Caps

LIfe Link's Lactobacillus 60CapsLactobacillus acidophilus is one of several intestinal ?probiotic? bacteria that assist in the digestion of proteins and inhibit pathogenic organisms. Lactobacillus has antifungal properties, may reduce blood cholesterol levels, increases the absorption of nutrients, and improves the digestion of lactose in milk. Consuming probiotic bacteria as supplements or in cultured yogurt tends to optimize their populations in the intestines, enabling them to displace disease-causing bacteria and yeast that might otherwise gain a foothold. Less-than-optimal Lactobacillus concentrations can result in gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhea, poor absorption of nutrients, and overgrowth of Candida.

Life Link's LiverX 60Caps

Life Link's LiverX 60CapsLiveRx has been formulated with compounds known to offer liver protection or repair by a variety of mechanisms. For example, when the liver is damaged by alcohol or other chemicals, its repair can be facilitated by Silymarin, Picrorhiza Kurroa, alpha-lipoic acid, or vitamin B-12. NAC, on the other hand, indirectly protects the liver from heavy-metal poisoning by increasing production of the antioxidant glutathione, a heavy-metal detoxifier.

Life Link's Melatonin 3mg 120 Sublingual Tabs

Life Link's Melatonin 3mg 120 Sublingual TabsMelatonin, a hormone produced in the pineal gland, especially at night, is involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle and is also an antioxidant. Melatonin is a popular therapy for a variety of sleep disturbances. When taken for 5 days beginning upon arrival, it lessens the effects of jet-lag. (Taking it for several days prior to one?s flight does not work.) Melatonin facilitates sleep, shortens the time needed to go to sleep, and decreases the number of night awakenings. This hormone is also being investigated as a treatment for seasonal affective disorder, neuroendocrine disorder, and cancer (inhibition of cancer growth has been observed). When used along with IL-2, regression has been reported for lung, kidney, and liver tumors. Claims that this hormone improves sex-life, increases longevity, lowers blood pressure, or treats or prevents glaucoma have so far not been substantiated. Our melatonin is a pharmaceutical-grade, purified nutritional supplement.

Life Link's Memory ReVitalizer 180Sg

Memory Support is a combination of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, cell membrane builders, and other substances chosen for their known memory-enhancing properties and for their ability to counteract fatigue. This formula was devised by William K. Summers, MD of the Alzheimer?s Corporation, specifically for use by Alzheimer?s patients. But it is likely to be of interest to anyone interested in memory enhancement or increased resistance to fatigue, even if they are entirely normal and healthy.

Life Link's Calcium Orotate 745mg 100Tabs

About Calcium OrotateCalcium orotate is a mineral salt that is normally found in small amounts in all living things. Each molecule of calcium orotate consists of two molecules of orotic acid in which a single calcium atom replaces a pair of hydrogen atoms (one from each orotic acid molecule). Orotate (orotic acid) is a biochemical substance made by all cells. It is a necessary raw material for making the genetic substances RNA and DNA.4Calcium is an essential mineral used by the body to make structural material for bones and teeth, and to assist in communications within and between cells.1 The optimum dietary calcium intake for humans ranges from about 400 to 1500 mg/day depending upon age.1,2,3What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over supplement users and their suppliers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of calcium orotate to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. Calcium orotate was introduced as a supplement by Dr. Hans Nieper, the innovative German physician,5 who used it to treat or prevent the following conditions:6,7bone loss and pain due to inflammation or osteoporosis psoriasis lupus erythematosus arthritis and spondylitis high blood pressure angina pectoris multiple sclerosis encephalitis retinitis phlebitis hepatitis, and colitis. Nieper considered orotates to be superior to carbonates, chlorides, sulfates, and other anions as bioavailability enhancers for minerals like calcium.7Nieper was a controversial figure whose treatments were denounced by many in the medical profession and were targeted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ? despite the fact that these critics had done essentially no investigation of these treatments, and despite the fact that countless thousands of Nieper?s patients and followers found the treatments to be superbly effective.5 Nieper died in 1998, but his influence lives on. Other researchers have also studied some of the medical applications of calcium ororate. Let?s look briefly at these applications.Bone strength and osteoporosisCalcium supplements are universally recognized as preventatives for bone loss and osteoporosis.8 While other calcium salts, such as calcium citrate, can effectively inhibit bone loss, Hans Nieper?s studies concluded that calcium orotate supplies the bones with more usable calcium per amount of supplement consumed, and also benefits the user in other ways ? such as controlling appetite and suppressing inflammatory conditions.9The element boron has been shown to be important for preventing calcium loss from bones.13 But dietary boron intakes vary widely among d

Life Link's Monolith (Formely Lithium Orotate) 135mg 100Tabs

About Lithium OrotateLithium orotate is a mineral salt that is normally found in small amounts in all living things. Each molecule of lithium orotate consists of a molecule of orotic acid in which one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced by a lithium atom. Orotate (orotic acid) is a biochemical substance made by all living cells. It is a necessary raw material for making the genetic material: RNA and DNA.12Some evidence suggests that lithium may be an essential trace mineral.1Lithium orotate was introduced as a supplement by Dr. Hans Nieper, the innovative German physician, who used it to treat depression, headaches, migraine, epilepsy, and alcoholism. Nieper considered orotates to be superior to carbonates, chlorides, sulfates, and other negative-charged ions as bioavailability enhancers for minerals like lithium. Other lithium salts have been used for more than a century to treat mania. During the first half of the 20th Century, however, lithium therapy fell out of fashion and was not rediscovered until 1949.2 Since then, it has become one of the mainstays in the treatment of ?bipolar disorder? (the current euphemism for manic-depression).2During the past ten years a number of lab studies have kindled interest in the use of lithium for treating Alzheimer?s and other neurodegenerative diseases.3,4What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over supplement users and their suppliers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of lithium orotate to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. Lithium and neurodegenerative diseasesIn 1997 a groundbreaking paper appeared in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, reporting that lithium interferes with a key process in the brain that damages nerve cells in Alzheimer?s disease. The researchers stated that ?these findings could be exploited to develop a novel intervention for Alzheimer?s disease.?5More recent studies in cell culture and lab animals have added weight to this prediction and found additional ways in which lithium protects nerve cells and stimulates the repair of damaged nerve tissue.3In a 2004 review of the subject, D.M. Chuang of the (U.S.) National Institutes of Health wrote: ?The neuroprotective and neurotrophic actions of lithium have profound clinical implications. In addition to its present use in bipolar patients, lithium could be used to treat acute brain injuries such as stroke and chronic progressive neurodegenerative diseases.?6 Examples of such diseases are Alzheimer?s, Huntington?s, ALS, Parkinson?s, and other less well-known conditions. Other possible applications of lithium orotateSe

Life Link's Magnesium Orotate 775mg 100Tabs

About Magnesium OrotateMagnesium orotate is a mineral salt that is normally found in small amounts in all living things. Each molecule of magnesium orotate consists of two molecules of orotic acid in which a single magnesium atom replaces a pair of hydrogen atoms (one from each orotic acid molecule). Orotate (orotic acid) is a biochemical substance made by all living cells. It is a necessary raw material for making the genetic material: RNA and DNA.4Magnesium is an essential mineral that serves as a cofactor for many enzymes made in the body.1 The optimum dietary magnesium intake for humans is still being disputed. Some authorities give a range of 30 to 400 mg/day depending upon age,2 while others believe it is more like 400 to 1000 mg/day.3Of the minerals required in large amounts by the human body, the one most likely to be deficient is magnesium.5 Various disorders have been linked to magnesium deficiencies, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety disorders, dementia, migraines and osteoporosis.1 In addition, physicians have found magnesium compounds helpful for treating asthma, chronic lung disease, and cardiac conditions such as heart attack and arrhythmias.5What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over supplement users and their suppliers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of magnesium orotate to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. Magnesium orotate was introduced as a supplement by Dr. Hans Nieper, the innovative German physician,6 who used it to treat or prevent the following conditions:5,7atherosclerosis kidney failure from diabetes or high blood pressure viral diseases heart attacks blood clots Nieper considered orotates to be superior to carbonates, chlorides, sulfates, and other anions as bioavailability enhancers for minerals like magnesium.5Hans Nieper was a controversial figure whose treatments were denounced by many in the medical profession and were targeted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ? despite the fact that these critics had done essentially no investigation of these treatments, and despite the fact that countless thousands of Nieper?s patients and followers found the treatments to be superbly effective.6 Nieper died in 1998, but his influence lives on. Other researchers have also studied some of the medical applications of magnesium ororate. Let?s look briefly at these applications.Recovery from heart attacks and heart surgeryA substantial number of studies have been done using magnesium orotate supplements for patients who have had heart attacks or heart surgery.

Life Link's Osteo Forte Orotate 100Tabs

About Osteo Forte OrotateOsteo Forte Orotate is a combination of the orotate salts of calcium, magnesium, and zinc, along with vitamins B6, C, and D, boron, silicon, and other minerals ? substances chosen because of their known effects on bone health. All of these substances are normally found in the body. What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over supplement users and their suppliers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of Osteo Forte Orotate to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. Osteo Forte Orotate was formulated with bone health in mind. Each of the ingredients, however, has its own individual merits in other areas of health. It therefore makes sense to use this product as a broad-purpose supplement and not just for its effects on bones and joints. The mineral orotates in this productOrotate (orotic acid) is a biochemical substance made by all living cells. It is a necessary raw material for making the genetic materials RNA and DNA.1Calcium, magnesium, and zinc are minerals that are required in substantial quantities for life and health. Calcium is used by the body to make structural material for bones and teeth, and to assist in communications within and between cells.5Magnesium and zinc serve as cofactors for many enzymes and other proteins.2,3,4 Bone strength is highly dependent on magnesium,20 and zinc is needed for prevention of osteoporosis.21 Orotate mineral salts were popularized as supplements by Dr. Hans Nieper, the innovative German physician,6 who used them to treat many different conditions.7,8 In particular, he used calcium orotate for: bone loss and pain due to inflammation or osteoporosis psoriasis lupus erythematosus arthritis and spondylitis high blood pressure angina pectoris multiple sclerosis encephalitis retinitis phlebitis hepatitis, and colitis. Nieper used magnesium orotate to treat: atherosclerosis kidney failure from diabetes or high blood pressure viral diseases heart attacks blood clots And Nieper used zinc orotate to treat: cancer Hodgkin and non-Hogkin lymphomas diabetes Nieper considered orotates to be superior to carbonates, chlorides, sulfates, and other anions as bioavailability enhancers for minerals.8For more detailed information on the orotate supplements, see the product descriptions for LifeLink?s Calcium Orotate, Magnesium Orotate, and Zinc Orotate. Calcium and bone strengthCalcium supplements are universally recognized as preventatives for bone loss and osteoporosis.9 While other calcium salts, such as calcium citrate, can effectively inhibit bone loss, Hans Nieper?s studies conclud

Life Link's Potassium Orotate 300mg 100Tabs

About Potassium OrotatePotassium orotate is a mineral salt that is normally found in small amounts in all living things. Each molecule of potassium orotate consists of a molecule of orotic acid in which one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced by a potassium atom. Orotate (orotic acid) is a biochemical substance made by all living cells. It is a necessary raw material for making the genetic material: RNA and DNA.1Potassium is an essential mineral throughout the biological world, and is the most prevalent positive-charged ion in animal cells. This element helps to regulate the amounts of water and electrolytes in cells and plays an important role in nerve conduction and muscle contraction.2Disorders and symptoms linked to potassium deficiency include:2,3 diarrhea, increased urination, vomiting, muscle weakness, paralytic ileus, cardiovascular and heartbeat abnormalities, decreased reflex response, respiratory paralysis, growth retardation, diabetes and insulin resistance, and rheumatoid arthritis. The Institute of Medicine recommends that adults consume at least 4,700 mg/day of potassium. But it is thought that most Americans and Europeans consume far less than that.4What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over supplement users and their suppliers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of potassium orotate to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. Potassium orotate?s history of use in clinical investigations dates back to the 1950s.5 It was found to be useful in a variety of medical areas, including: liver damage skin ailments excess uric acid in the blood heart damage wounds viral hepatitis growth and maturation lung damage tuberculosis diabetes epilepsy anxiety bone fractures kidney failure blood circulation Dr. Hans Nieper, the innovative German physician,6 popularized potassium orotate as a supplement during the 1970s and 1980s by using it to treat or prevent the following conditions:7,3cardiovascular disease wounds immune suppression after surgery Nieper considered orotates to be superior to carbonates, chlorides, sulfates, and other negative-charged ions as bioavailability enhancers for minerals like potassium.3Hans Nieper was a controversial figure whose treatments were denounced by many in the medical profession and were targeted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ? despite the fact that these critics had done essentially no investigation of these treatments, and despite the fact that countless thousands of Nieper?s patients and followers found the treatments to be superbly effective.6 Nieper died in 1998, but his influence

Life Link's Zinc Orotate 316mg 100Tabs

About Zinc OrotateZinc orotate is a mineral salt that is normally found in the body in small amounts. Each molecule of zinc orotate consists of two molecules of orotic acid and one zinc atom ? the zinc atom replaces a pair of hydrogen atoms (one from each orotic acid molecule). Zinc is an essential element required by all living things. Every organ and tissue in the body contains and requires zinc. It plays roles in development, tissue growth, and in all major bodily functions. Several thousand kinds of proteins in the body contain zinc ? some of these proteins are enzymes that use zinc atoms to catalyze biochemical reactions, others have structural roles. ?Zinc finger? proteins regulate gene expression, and zinc atoms play a role in gene-directed cell death (?apoptosis?) which is a major regulatory process in growth and development, and in cancer and other diseases. Zinc also affects the way cells signal each other ? it has been found to influence hormone release and the transmission of information along nerves.1,2Zinc?s antioxidant properties help to explain some of its effects on the body: protecting the skin from UV light, improving wound healing, and decreasing the relative risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Zinc is an essential component of the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) ? one of the major antioxidant tools the body uses to neutralize destructive oxygen ions.3The officially recommended intake of zinc for adult humans is 8 to 11 mg/day.4 Zinc deficiencies occur, even in industrialized countries, as the result of various illnesses and bizarre diets. Symptoms of severe zinc deficiency include: hair loss, skin rashes, diarrhea, impaired immunity and wound healing, night blindness and other visual impairment, loss of smell, taste and memory, wasting of body tissues, behavioral disturbances, and death.1,2Orotate (orotic acid) is a biochemical substance made by all living cells. It is a necessary raw material for making the genetic material: RNA and DNA.5What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over supplement users and their suppliers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of zinc orotate to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. Zinc orotate was popularized as a supplement by Dr. Hans Nieper, the innovative German physician,6 who used it to treat or prevent the following conditions:7,8,9cancer Hodgkin and non-Hogkin lymphomas diabetes Nieper considered orotates to be superior to carbonates, chlorides, sulfates, and other anions as bioavailability enhancers for minerals like zinc.8Hans Nieper was a controversial figure w

Life Link's Phosphatidylserine 100mg 30Caps

Life Link's Phosphatidylserine 100mg 30Caps Phosphatidylserine is a vital component of neural cell membranes. After age 50 the body may synthesize too little PS, causing declines in mental function and memory. In clinical studies, subjects with cognitive impairments due to aging and Alzheimer?s disease improved in concentration, learning, and recall. Benefits persisted at least 4 weeks after treatment was discontinued. PS is also useful for alleviating depression and behavioral disorders in the elderly. In healthy, non-active men PS blunted the cortisol increase that usually accompanies stressful exercise. (Elevated cortisol levels promote accumulation of visceral fat, and may interfere with adaptation to athletic training.) The positive benefits seen in laboratory animals has convinced many young, healthy people to use PS to enhance memory, raise intelligence, and retard neurological aging ? doses of 100-300 mg per day are usually used. Doses of 800 mg/day are needed to lower cortisol levels. Pronunciation: phosphatidylserine (FOSS-fuh-TIDE-ill-SEHR-een)

Life Link's Platform Multi-Nutrient Dietary Supplement 240Caps

Life Link's Platform Multi-Nutrient Dietary Supplement 250CapsThis is one of the most potent and well-balanced multi-nutrient formulations available anywhere. Platform contains not only all the vitamins, minerals, and trace elements your body needs, but also a carefully selected set of superior antioxidants, brain-boosters, amino acids, and extracts from the most widely accepted nutriceutical plants.

Life Link's Poly-Zyme 022 100Tabs

You save 25%The Poly-Zyme supplements are combinations of enzymes having different purposes or methods of use: Poly-Zyme 021 is used as an aid for digestion and immune system normalization. Poly-Zyme 022 and 023 are used by cancer patients to prevent metastases, and by people with herpes infections, such as shingles. All three supplements draw from the following repertoire of enzymes and flavonoids: the proteolytic enzymes pancreatin, papain, bromelain, trypsin, and chymotrypsin cleave proteins into fragments; the enzyme lipase cleaves fats; the enzyme amylase cleaves carbohydrates; the bioflavonoid rutin, an antioxidant, reduces DNA damage and cancer, and is thought to strengthen the walls of blood vessels. thymus concentrate, from calf thymus, contains a variety of thymic proteins, some of which regulate parts of the immune system. Regarding the formulations and use of these products: Poly-Zyme 021 is formulated for alleviating indigestion, allergies, and inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, sinusitis, and joint and muscle injuries, and for conditions caused by weakened veins. The cleaving of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates prepares them for absorption in the small intestine. In addition, the reduction of certain proteins, fats, and starches to smaller molecules can eliminate their ability to cause problems during digestion and after absorption into the body. For example, proteolytic enzymes eliminate the ability of certain proteins to cause allergies, inflammation and other immune problems. Similarly, lipase and amylase eliminate digestive and systemic problems caused by unprocessed fat and starches. Bioflavonoids alleviate hemorrhoids, easy bruising, nosebleeds, and venous insufficiency. Poly-Zyme 022, used in cancer and antiviral therapies, is enteric coated to prevent dissolution in the stomach. Poly-Zyme 023, also used in cancer and antiviral therapies, is formulated to dissolve easily in water. Originally this formula was developed in Germany, where the daily dose was dissolved in water and used as an enema, thereby avoiding digestive damage to the product?s enzymes. In the U.S., the FDA forbids you to apply the product in this manner, so you must develop your own method of application. The mechanism of action of Poly-Zyme 022 and 023 is not well understood, but is thought involve the cleaving of substances on the surfaces of cancer cells and viruses. Caution: Individuals taking warfarin should not use these products without consulting a physician.

Life Link's Formula CS Plus Mixed 180Tabs

About Formula CS PlusFormula CS Plus is a nutritional supplement based on the Creighton Study of 2007. In this study, 1179 healthy volunteers were given daily either a combination of vitamin D3 and calcium or a placebo. The participants were examined regularly for cancer development and for bone strength. At the end of four years the number of new cancer cases in the placebo group was more than 4 times as high as in the group using the supplement combination ? the combination had lowered the cancer rate by 77%.1 The combination also produced striking improvements in bone strength ? participants on the placebo generally experienced a decline or insignificant change in bone mass density (BMD) while those on the supplements (or on bisphosphonate drugs) experienced an increase of up to 6% in BMD.2What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over supplement users and their suppliers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of Formula CS Plus to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. The ingredients in Formula CS-PlusSix tablets (the recommended daily amount) of this supplement contains the following ingredients:Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 100 mcg (4000 international units) calcium (as citrate) 1400 mg Vitamin K (as MK-7) 100 mcg zinc (as orotate) 15 mg boron (as borate) 10 mg silicon (as silica) 30 mg This product also contains several inactive ingredients: croscarmelose sodium, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, and gelatin.Why these ingredients?The Creighton Study1 was designed to study the effects on bone strength of vitamin D3 plus calcium, in higher doses than are traditionally used ? 1100 i.u. of D3 plus 1400 mg of calcium. (This is why the recommended daily dose of Formula CS Plus is six tablets ? the calcium wouldn?t fit into a smaller number of tablets.) The Creighton researchers also decided to look for anti-cancer effects in the study regimen, since previous studies had already shown that vitamin D3 has such effects even at lower doses. It must have come as a big surprise, however, when the anti-cancer benefits turned out to be so large. Shouldn?t a regimen with such great benefits be available to everyone who wants it, without their having to cobble it together from separate supplements? The people at LifeLink thought so, and decided to create a product that provides the Creighton Study regimen. But why stop there? ? the formula used in the Creighton Study was good, but surely it could be made better. For example, it could be enhanced by adding other supplements that are known to improve bone strength. And it could incorporate a large

Life Link's GABA 750mg 100Caps

About GABAGamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that does not get incorporated into proteins, but instead plays an important role in regulating the activity of nerve cells. It is the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and in the retina, and can also be excitatory under some circumstances.1GABA is closely related to another biomolecule called GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate); GABA and GHB are interconvertible in the brain. GHB was a very useful and inexpensive supplement for promoting relaxation and sleep until it was foolishly banned in the U.S. and other countries as part of the fiasco known as the ?War-On-Drugs?. GHB, unlike GABA, readily crosses the blood-brain barrier; once in the brain, GHB is converted into GABA which then calms over-excited nerves. Since GABA crosses the blood-brain barrier less easily than GHB, larger doses are required to achieve the same goals. The Wikipedia offers a good overview of GABA and its actions in the body.2 A less technical review from IronMagazine3 is also useful despite its uncritical acceptance of government-spawned propaganda about GHB. What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over the supplement industry and its customers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of GABA to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. As a supplement, GABA has received less attention from medical researchers than it deserves. The handful of scientifically conducted clinical trials that have been conducted since 1980 have reported positive results with certain usages of GABA, but many interesting applications have never been investigated scientifically. GABA supplementation has been shown to be effective for:stimulating the pituitary gland to secrete more Human Growth Hormone4 Increasing protein synthesis in brain, muscle, and liver5 inducing relaxation6 reducing anxiety6 enhancing immunity during stress6 reducing high blood pressure7 increasing blood insulin levels8 In addition to the directly demonstrated actions listed above, the following actions are suggested by indirect scientific evidence: improve schizophrenic symptoms9 promote loss of excess body fat10 build muscle And then there are the GABA usages that have never been properly investigated scientifically. For these we have to rely on anecdotal evidence: anti-aging making users feel youthful and energetic improving the skin darkening hair inducing sleep improving the quality of sleep causing more interesting, vivid dreaming diminishing arthritis pain and lower back pain reducing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal controlling hypog

Life Link's Garlic & Parsley 500/100mg 100Sg

About Garlic & ParsleyGarlic (Allium sativum) has a long history of traditional use by people with cardiovascular, sinus, and other disorders. In recent times it has also been promoted as an antibacterial agent, an immune booster, an antioxidant, a cholesterol regulator, and as a treatment for cancer, digestive problems, and respiratory ailments.1Not all of these uses have scientific support, but efforts are being made to test a few of them, and some intriguing facts are coming to light. For example, clinical studies have shown only a small cholesterol-lowering effect of garlic consumption. Yet garlic usage has shown significant correlations with cardiovascular protection, both in epidemiological studies and in clinical studies ? such as the one conducted at the University of California, which concluded that the consumption of 4 ml/day of Aged Garlic Extract for one year lowered by a factor of 3 the calcium score (a marker of plaque formation) in the coronary arteries of atherosclerosis patients.2 If the cardiovascular protection seen in these studies of garlic usage is not due to a lowering of cholesterol, then another (unknown) mechanism must be at work. Anti-carcinogenic activities of garlic and its constituents are suggested by epidemiological data and have been demonstrated in many tissue culture experiments. Unfortunately, almost no effort has been made to test these anti-cancer effects in human clinical trials. However, a clinical trial using 2.4 ml/day of Aged Garlic Extract resulted in a substantial decline in the incidence of colorectal adenomas ? a precancerous condition.3The use of garlic or garlic extracts as antimicrobial agents seems unwarranted by the evidence.4 Although there are effective antifungal and antibacterial substances in garlic, they may be inactivated by heating and by acid conditions such as those found in the stomach. In experiments with rats, consumption of Aged Garlic Extract protected the intestines from damage normally caused by anti-tumor drugs such as methotrexate and 5-fluorouracil.5 Garlic also stimulates the proliferation of macrophages and lymphocytes and is therefore sometimes used to prevent suppression of immunity by chemotherapy and ultraviolet light.6Each softgel of LifeLink?s Garlic and Parsley supplement contains garlic oil extracted from 574 mg of fresh garlic bulb, plus parsley seed oil extracted from 110 mg of parsley seed, in a base of wheat germ oil. Parsley is included in our formula to nullify the taste and smell of the garlic.

Life Link's Genistein 4mg 120Tabs

About GenisteinGenistein is an isoflavone extracted from soybeans. Its structural resemblance to sex hormones such as estradiol enables it to alter the body?s reponse to these hormones. Genistein?s broad range of medical applications probably stem from its ability to inhibit various enzymes that have wide-ranging actions in many tissues. The half-life of genistein supplements in the body is about 8 hours. Clinical trials, animal studies, cell-culture experiments, and epidemiological studies have provided evidence for the following physiological effects of genistein: reducing symptoms of allergic asthma strengthening bone due to estrogen deficiency, especially in the spine protection of nerve cells from damage caused by hormone shortages and Alzheimer?s proteins breast enlargement inhibition of growth and spread of various cancers ? including cancer of the ovaries, colon, prostate, thyroid, skin, and head and neck; non-Hodgkin lymphoma, malignant melanoma, certain leukemias and lung cancers, and possibly breast cancer counteracting the effects of the DeltaF508 mutation that causes cystic fibrosis lowering body fat improving insulin responses to blood sugar lowering total cholesterol and LDL levels, increasing HDL levels decreasing symptoms of Raynaud?s Disease inhibiting growth of atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels increasing arterial elasticity, lowering high blood pressure preventing aging effects of UV light on skin enhancing the bioavailability of many hard-to-absorb substances Some of these effects of genistein are still controversial, since they were seen in some studies and not in others. Such discrepancies often are the result of inadequate dosing. Bone strengthening effects were seen using various isoflavone regimens ? one such study used 44 mg/day of isoflavones including 1 mg genistein and 0.5 mg daidzein; another study used 54 mg/day of pure genistein. Beneficial effects on cholesterol were seen when 42 mg/day of genistein was used. Other isoflavones, such as daidzein and glycitein, share many of genistein?s actions in the body. One study suggests that the supplement I3C (indole-3-carbinol) works synergistically with genistein to suppress estrogen-related cancers.

Life Link's Glucosamine & Chondroitin 1500mg 90Caps

Life Link's Glucosamine & Chondroitin 1500mg 90Capsserving size 3 caps

Life Link's Vitamin E Tocotrienol Complex 34mg 30Sg

About Vitamin E Tocotrienol ComplexVitamin E is the collective name for eight compounds found in nature: four tocopherols and four tocotrienols, all identified by the prefixes ?alpha?, ?beta?, ?gamma? and ?delta?. The best-known role of vitamin E is that of an antioxidant ? i.e., protection of body?s tissues from damaging oxidative processes which arise both from normal metabolism and from toxic agents. In terms of antioxidant activity, the alpha-tocopherol form has been considered the most active; but recent research suggests that the other chemical forms may actually be equivalent or superior. A mixture appears to offer the best protection. The tocotrienols have been shown in recent studies to have additional roles that do not seem to depend upon their antioxidant properties. For example, dramatic improvements in cholesterol levels in the blood have been achieved with tocotrienol supplementation. And gamma-tocotrienol has proved to be an inhibitor of the growth of liver, breast, and prostate cancers. Vitamin E supplements have been promoted for a variety of ailments. Applications for which there is scientific support include: tardive dyskinesia, restless leg syndrome, eye inflammation, preeclampsia, Alzheimer?s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, stroke, cataracts, retinopathy, macular degeneration, and male infertility.

Life Link's Idebenone 45mg 60Caps

Life Link Idebenono: An Improved Coenzyme Q10Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) plays a crucial role in human metabolism and health. Decades of CoQ10 research has led to idebenone, a CoQ10 variant with different, but complementary, benefits. CoQ10 appears to be more beneficial for heart disease and cancer (see our CoQ10: for Heart Disease, Cancer, and Statins flyer), and for treating illness and antiaging (see our CoQ10: Anti-Aging and Pro-Health flyer.) Idebenone seems to work better at improving cognition, treating brain disorders, and protecting the body from low-oxygen levels. This is why many people supplement with both idebenone and CoQ10.Idebenone crosses the blood-brain barrier, allowing it to protect the brain and improve its metabolism. By stimulating Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), a key player in neuron health that must be produced in the brain, idebenone can counteract the effects of aging and help reduce the damage from brain disorders like Alzheimer?s, Parkinson?s, and Huntington?s Disease, and Friedreich?s Ataxia. It also boosts serotonin, dopamine, and neurotransmitter levels and improves nerve function. Equally important is idebenone?s role as a neuroprotector.Many drugs, both licit and illicit, produce excitotoxins that can impair or damage the brain, as can processed-food additives like monosodium glutamate (MSG) ? including camouflaged MSG such as hydrolyzed vegetable protein, yeast extract, and soy protein compounds ? and aspartame (Nutrasweet). Idebenone shields the brain against the degrading effects of these compounds, and, in general, protects organs against damage.A potent antioxidant, idebenone is superior to CoQ10 as free-radical scavenger, and is eight times more potent than aspirin as a blood-clot inhibitor. At the cellular level, it protects against mitochondria damage, increasing energy while decreasing toxic by-products. At the organ level, it reduces or eliminates toxins, both from diet and from the metabolism of pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter drugs. (Lipoic acid and n-acetyl-cysteine have closely-related benefits; see our flyers for details.) The difference between idebenone and CoQ10 really comes into focus, however, when the body?s oxygen levels drop.Low-oxygen conditions ? such as those during a heart attack, stroke, or surgery ? can cause a situation where CoQ10 may stop acting as an antioxidant and, instead, start producing free radicals. Idebenone, however, continues to function in low-oxygen environments, preventing damage when the body is most vulnerable. Superior low-oxygen performance is why idebenone is used to safeguard organs during transplants.The discovery of the benefits of CoQ10 was a milestone in human health. Idebenone promises to deliver equally impressive results. Unlike CoQ10, however, your body cannot make idebenone; unless you supplement, you?re clearly missing out.

Life Link's Indole-3-Carbinol 200mg 60Caps

Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is a substance that results from cooking or crushing certain plant foods ? especially ?cruciferous vegetables?, which include broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. Enzymes in the plants convert certain biochemicals into I3C. Stomach acid converts I3C into other compounds (such as ?DIM?), some of which have anti-cancer activity. What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over the supplement industry and its customers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of indole-3-carbinol to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. ReviewsFor general information about I3C, we recommend the reviews by Rogan1, Thorne2, Stoewsand3, and Broadbent4,5. More specialized reviews are those by Aggarwal6, Shertzer7, and Kim8. OverviewInterest in I3C as an anti-cancer agent dates back at least to the 1970s when it was shown that I3C inhibits the formation of breast cancer tumors in rats.11 Ethnic food studies soon showed that diets high in cruciferous vegetables are correlated with lower rates of breast cancer.10 Despite this promising beginning, the medical research community did not take a serious interest in I3C until the 1990s, when it became available as a nutritional supplement and women began to use it successfully to treat cervical dysplasia. Other potential applications of I3C include the prevention or treatment of: ? prostate cancer ? melanoma ? non-melanoma skin cancer ? lung cancer ? colon cancer ? recurrent respiratory papillomatosis ? herpes simplex ? fetal cancer ? Alzheimer?s ? ovulation. Cervical dysplasia, papillomatosisCervical dysplasia (CIN) is a precancerous condition caused by the Human Papilloma Virus. In 2000 a clinical trial revealed that 50% of patients who used I3C at 200 mg/day had a complete regression of CIN in 12 weeks or less.12Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is the repeated growth of papillomas in the larynx and trachea. In a 1998 clinical trial of I3C, one-third of RRP patients saw their papillomas stop growing; another third experienced a reduction in growth rate.13I3C and cancerIn the body, I3C and its metabolites regulate cell-signalling pathways, particularly those involving estrogens. Some of these pathways are involved in the development of tumors from precancerous cells.6 By disrupting the biochemistry of precancerous cells, I3C causes them to die before they can form tumors ? and it does this without harming normal cells.14 I3C-sensitive cancers include those of the breast,15,9,11 prostate,16,17,18,19 cervix,20 endometrium,21 colon,22 ovaries,3 lung,23 white blood cells (leukemia),

Life Link's L-Lysine 500mg 100Caps

L-lysine is an ?essential amino acid? ? that is, it is needed by the human body but not made there, and must be obtained from food or supplements. A male adult typically requires about 37 mg of L-lysine per day per kilogram of bodyweight1 ? about 2.7 grams/day for someone weighing 73 kg (160 lbs). This is the amount needed to avoid lysine-deficiency ailments in a healthy person. More ambitious goals ? beyond the mere avoidance of overt deficiencies ? may require larger amounts than 37 mg/kg/day. What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over the supplement industry and its customers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of L-lysine to a brief summary of recent lysine research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. L-lysine?s popularity as a nutritional supplement stems from studies suggesting that this amino acid decreases the recurrence rate of people infected with herpes simplex virus.2 There is also published research suggesting that it is active againstosteoporosis2 anxiety8 and insulin deficiency,15 and that it is useful inincreasing growth hormone levels11 and increasing muscle strength.6 Let?s now examine the evidence for each of these effects.Herpes virusesSeveral clinical trials conducted in the 1980s showed that lysine supplementation at about 1000 mg three times per day reduced the frequency of herpes outbreaks and decreased the severity of symptoms associated with recurrences. Lower doses, down to about 1000 mg once per day, showed a lesser but measurable benefit.3,4,5Other studies have shown that the herpes virus responds differently to different concentrations of the amino acids lysine and arginine. When the ratio of L-lysine to L-arginine is high, viral replication and the cytopathogenicity of herpes simplex virus have been found to be inhibited.2 This implies that to inhibit the herpes virus, arginine levels should be kept low. Growth hormone (GH) and muscle strengthDual amino-acid supplementation with L-lysine and L-arginine increases growth hormone levels without the need for large doses of either supplement. Studies using 1200-1500 mg of each supplement showed that significant increases in GH levels take place in the blood from 30 to 90 minutes after consumption.11,12 It appears that the best time to take arginine+lysine is when one is resting ? not when one is about to exercise. Exercise itself causes growth hormone levels to rise, and the supplements do not push GH levels much higher than this.12 The implication of this evidence is that, with respect to GH levels, the supplement combination simulates the effects of exercise during non-exercise periods

Life Link's Lutein 6mg 90Caps

About LuteinLutein is the main carotenoid in such vegetables as kale, leaf lettuce, spinach, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli. It is also a major pigment in the macula, the area of the retina responsible for high-resolution vision. All lutein in the human body comes from supplements and dietary sources. Available studies provide strong evidence that increased oral intake of lutein reduces the risk of macular degeneration ? a common eye condition in which high-resolution vision is lost. Lutein does not cure existing macular degeneration, but it can provide prevention for some people, and a slowing or halting of the progression in others. Recent studies of lutein?s effects on macular degeneration have reported improvements in visual function in as little as three months. Striking improvements in vision were detected through follow-up tests. The dosage used was 10 mg/day.

Life Link's Lycopene 10mg 30Sg

About LycopeneLycopene is an antioxidant carotenoid found in many fruits and vegetables as a red pigment. Lycopene levels in the body decline with age, with higher body weight, and with smoking. Epidemiological studies show that high intake of lycopene-containing vegetables correlates with low incidence of certain types of cancer. For example, in Italy the consumption of tomato products decreases the risk of digestive tract cancer. Research suggests that lycopene supplementation can reduce the risk of cancers of the lung, digestive tract, bladder, prostate, cervix and skin. It has recently been found that some of lycopene?s anti-cancer effects require the presence of other substances found in tomato-skin extracts. This is why LifeLink?s lycopene product contains a variety of tomato-derived compounds in addition to lycopene itself. Lycopene?s activity against prostate cancer is associated with its ability to suppress the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Macular degeneration also declines in frequency with higher lycopene consumption. So does cardiovascular disease, as was shown in a study of American and European men: the men with low levels of lycopene were twice as likely to have a heart attack as those with high levels. Lycopene is thought to slow the body?s cholesterol production and to decrease the conversion of cholesterol into LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Life Link's Metazene (niacinamide gel) 2oz

Life Link's N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine 300mg 90Caps

The amino acid L-tyrosine is a precursor for several substances made in the body: neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine1 melanins, the pigments largely responsible for skin and hair color2,3,4 thyroid hormones, such as thyroxine5 N-acetyl-L-tyrosine, which is converted in the body to L-tyrosine, is 20 times as soluble in water as L-tyrosine itself. For this reason, it serves as an efficient supplement for raising tyrosine levels in the body, since undissolved substances are not absorbed from the digestive tract. Our product also contains vitamin B-6 ? a required cofactor for neurotransmitter synthesis. What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over the supplement industry and its customers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of acetyl-L-tyrosine to a brief summary of recent tyrosine research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. Most of the medical research relating to tyrosine supplementation has been conducted using L-tyrosine itself, not acetyl-L-tyrosine. It is logical to assume, however, that the conclusions reached will apply to acetyl-L-tyrosine as well, since the latter is converted to L-tyrosine in the body. The following discussion therefore draws from studies of L-tyrosine. Mood and depressionChronic mild stress can cause neurotransmitter deficiencies, leading to depression or sullen moods.6,7 Tyrosine supplementation elevates neurotransmitter levels, cures certain kinds of depression,8 alleviates others,9 and can improve mood.10Hair and skin colorAlthough, in theory, tyrosine supplementation should promote melanin production in human skin, no clinical studies have been performed to test this concept directly.11 On the other hand, the closely related amino acid L-phenylalanine has been shown to restore skin pigment in cases of vitiligo ? a localized loss of skin pigment.12 In the body phenylalanine is converted to L-tyrosine, which suggests that L-tyrosine supplementation would have produced similar results. Tyrosine has been tested In cats as an oral supplement in combination with phenylalanine and found to be an effective hair darkening agent.11Melanin production in the human body can also be stimulated by certain antioxidant supplements. For example, either of the following two antioxidant regimens have been found to increase melanin in skin without UV exposure:1313 mg of beta-carotene, 2 mg of lycopene, 5 mg of vitamin E and 30 mg of vitamin C 3 mg of beta-carotene, 3 mg of lycopene, 5 mg of vitamin E and 30 mg of vitamin C. Such combinations of antioxidants may therefore be considered candidate regimens for enhancing the effects of tyros

Life Link's N-acetylcysteine 600mg 120Caps

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a substance which is converted in the body to the amino acid L-cysteine. For reasons that are poorly understood, L-cysteine itself is neurotoxic when taken as a supplement; this toxicity is avoided by using NAC instead.1L-cysteine, like the other standard amino acids, is a building block for the production of countless proteins needed by the body: enzymes, structural proteins, signalling molecules and their receptors, and a number of small polypeptide molecules with specialized functions. One such polypeptide is the tripeptide called ?glutathione? (GSH), a very important antioxidant that protects cells from being damaged or killed by certain metabolic byproducts.2While NAC supplementation undoubtedly provides the body with all the benefits that derive from L-cysteine, the principal reason it is used as a supplement is to raise glutathione levels. ReviewsA good review of NAC and its medical applications is the one by Thorne Research3. Since NAC is a precursor for the body?s production of glutathione, Wikipedia?s article on glutathione2 is relevant for understanding why NAC has such a broad range of actions. The review by Arakawa and Ito4, of NAC?s value in preventing or treating neurodegenerative diseases, also makes good reading. A technically written review of what is known about NAC?s mechanisms of action is found in the article by Zafarullah, et al.5What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over the supplement industry and its customers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of N-acetylcysteine to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. NAC?s remarkable biological benefitsNAC is one of the most studied of all supplements. Interest in it began during the 1960s when it was found to be useful as a ?mucolytic? agent ? i.e., it lowers the viscosity of mucus in the respiratory tract, assisting people with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary ailments.6 In the early 1990s medical researchers took a strong interest in it as an anti-HIV treatment,7 and it has been in the spotlight ever since. The list of medical applications of NAC is a very long one, as can be seen from the outline that follows.Pulmonary and respiratory ailments:acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)8 asthma9 bronchitis10 emphysema Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)11,12,10,13,14,15 ideopulmonary fibrosis16,17,18,19 cystic fibrosis6,20 Accelerated aging:diabetes-related or Alzheimer?s-related tissue aging21 mitochondrial aging22 Neurodegenerative diseases:4,23Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)24 multiple sclerosis25 Alzheimer?s26,27,28,

Life Link's Ascorbyl Palmitate 500mg 45Tabs

Ascorbyl palmitate (AP) is a fat-soluble form of Vitamin C. Its antioxidant activity is the same as that of ordinary (water-soluble) Vitamin C, but AP is far more persistent. The palmitate portion of the AP molecule penetrates the membranes of cells and stays there, anchoring the ascorbyl portion just outside the cell membrane, where its antioxidant activitites are most needed. Ordinary Vitamin C molecules, on the other hand, drift around in the watery regions of the body, only occasionally bumping into a cell membrane and doing what we want them to do: quenching free radicals. Medical research indicates that AP stimulates collagen production in skin and other tissues, and that it penetrates into nervous tissue where it protects against free radical damage. Because of its excellent skin penetration and its ability to induce collagen production, ascorbyl palmitate is frequently used in topical formulations of Vitamin C. Studies have shown that it is an effective anti-inflammatory in cases of psoriasis and sunburn, and that it causes skin to become thicker, softer, more resilient, even-toned, and less wrinkled. Both topical and oral formulations have shown powerful anti-tumor actions ? 91% suppression in mouse experiments. When ascorbyl palmitate is swallowed, most of it is broken up into ascorbic acid and palmitic acid during digestion ? only a small portion survives as AP and is absorbed into the body. This low bioavailability is the reason why substantial doses (such as 500 mg) are needed. The bioavailability of AP might be increased by taking it with a teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in water, or by allowing the supplement to dissolve under the tongue ? a possibility that has yet to be investigated. (Users who try this with LifeLink?s product should be aware that the tablets contain some excipients that won?t dissolve.)

Life Link's Noï¿½Camilonï¿½ 50mg 120Caps

About Noï¿½Camilonï¿½Noï¿½Camilon is LifeLink?s brand name for ?picamilon? ? a noï¿½tropic substance developed in Russia during the 1980s and 1990s for improving a narrow range of brain functions. Chemically, picamilon can be thought of as a fusion of the vitamin niacin and the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). However, the effects of picamilon in the body are not exactly the sum of the separate effects of niacin and GABA. Russia, like China and several other countries, is currently enjoying a period of relative freedom from the bureaucratic obstructionism that formerly impeded technical progress there. Consequently, Russians now have greater freedom to innovate, develop, and make use of medical technology than do the citizens of other Western countries. Medical advances that in the U.S. or Western Europe might require decades of jumping through regulatory hoops and billions of dollars in costs become available in Russia many years before people in the U.S. even hear about them. Picamilon has been used therapeutically in Russia since 1986 to:1decrease anxiety and depression improve recovery time after intense work improve memory lower blood pressure improve recovery after traumatic brain injury ameliorate senile psychoses What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over supplement users and their suppliers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of Noï¿½Camilon to a brief summary of relevant research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. Mechanism of actionAnimal experiments suggest that picamilon?s effects in the brain depend upon its ability to increase blood flow by relaxing the walls of small blood vessels.2 Both of picamilon?s precursor compounds, GABA and niacin, have the ability to do this. GABA seems to accomplish this blood vessel dilation through its role as a neurotransmitter ? by adjusting the activity of nerves that regulate tension in muscle cells in the blood vessel walls.3 Niacin, on the other hand, may act directly upon these muscle cells.4It may seem surprising that a mere increase in blood flow would significantly improve brain function ? surely something as sophisticated as mental activity would not be at the mercy of minor fluctuations in blood flow. But this does seem to be the case. In fact, one of the most effective tools for mapping brain function is functional MRI ? the use of magnetic resonance imaging to pinpoint the locations of increased blood flow in the brain during the performance of selected mental tasks.5Laboratory and clinical studiesAlmost all serious research with picamilon has taken place in Russia and is published in Rus

Life Link's Ornithine Ketoglutarate 57gm

About Ornithine KetoglutarateOrnithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG) is a salt formed of two molecules of the amino acid ornithine, and one molecule of alpha-ketoglutarate.Ornithine itself has the ability to stimulate human growth hormone secretion; OKG can, in addition, shift the balance between the synthesis and breakdown of muscle protein toward synthesis ? that is, it has anabolic effects. Ornithine is used for building muscle and improving athletic performance, for accelerating growth in children with growth hormone deficiencies, and for boosting immunity during periods of trauma or stress.

Life Link's Biotin 5mg 100Tabs

You Save 25% Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin that is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is essential for life, growth, food utilization, maintenance of epidermal tissues, normal bone development, and sexual function. Biotin has low bioavailability from most cereal products; its deficiency causes brittle nails, fatigue, depression, nausea, muscle pains, hair loss, and anemia. Supplementation relieves these ailments, as well as depression and dermatitis, and helps diabetics to reduce blood sugar levels.

Life Link's Pine Bark Extract 50mg 30Tabs

About Pine Bark ExtractThe bark of the European coastal pine, Pinus maritima, is a rich source of excellent antioxidants called ?OPCs? (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) and ?catechins?. These bioflavonoids are receiving intense study because their ability to reduce free radical damage makes them promising agents for preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease and various chronic diseases of aging. The impressive list of effects shown or implied by recent studies of OPCs and catechins includes:Greater protection against free radicals and DNA damage than is provided by vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene; Selective toxicity to human breast-, lung-, and gastric-cancer cells; Protection against drug-induced liver and kidney damage, tobacco-induced DNA damage, UV-induced skin damage, and chemotherapy-induced toxicity; Prevention of heart damage from oxygen deprivation; strengthening blood vessels, repairing varicose veins, reducing leg edema, enhancing microcirculation; Stimulation of collagen synthesis, protection and restoration of damaged membranes and connective tissue, including the blood-brain barrier; prevention, amelioration, or reversal of chronic pancreatitis, asthma, lupus, diabetic retinopathy, and deep vein blood clots.

Life Link's Policosanol 10mg 60Tabs

About PolicosanolPolicosanol is a mixture of long-chain fatty alcohols obtained from the waxes of sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) and other plants, the main component of which is 1-octacosanol. In studies in humans and other animals, policosanol supplementation has resulted in:significant reductions in LDL serum cholesterol and increases in HDL (?good?) cholesterol; amelioration of coronary heart disease; increased utilization (hence reduction) of visceral fat; improved muscle endurance.

Life Link's PrimAGEï¿½ 200mg 60Caps

About PrimAGEï¿½PrimAGE is a formulation containing two forms of vitamin B-6: pyridoxamine and pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (P5P). (Ordinary vitamin B-6 supplements usually consist of another form, called ?pyridoxine?.) The P5P in our formula slows the body?s conversion of pyridoxamine to other substances, thereby prolonging its activity. What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over the supplement industry and its customers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of PrimAGE to a brief summary of recent pyridoxamine research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. Protein damage in aging and diabetesWhile it has been known since the 1940s that pyridoxamine is a form of vitamin B-6, it was only recently that its unique and exciting properties came to light.1 In 1996 it was announced that pyridoxamine inhibits the formation of ?Advanced Glycation End-products? (AGEs).2AGEs are damaged proteins ? mainly structural proteins and enzymes ? that have been bonded together by certain sugars in such a way as to impair their normal function. AGEs accumulate in the body as one ages,3 causing tissues to lose their elasticity and causing enzymes to malfunction. In fact, this accumulation of AGEs is considered to be one of the principal causes of aging.4Aging, however, is not the only condition in which AGEs play a major role. Diabetes is another. Periods of high blood sugar (?hyperglycemia?) are a hallmark of diabetes, and the resulting exposure of tissues to certain sugars (especially glucose) greatly increases the rate at which AGEs are formed. The accumulation of AGEs may account for much of the tissue damage that is seen in the diabetic state ? including damage to kidneys (nephropathy), nerves (neuropathy), vasculature (atherosclerosis), and eyes (retinopathy, cataracts).5Pyridoxamine and agingSince aging is not officially recognized as a disease or medical condition by the FDA, we are free to tell you that pyridoxamine looks like an excellent agent for suppressing a major cause of aging. Here is the logic involved: The accumulation of AGEs correlates with aging.3 AGEs cause some of the symptoms of aging, such as tissue stiffness and loss of function.6 Pyridoxamine inhibits the formation of AGEs.7 Therefore, pyridoxamine is likely to suppress some aspects of aging. Only a decades-long clinical study can demonstrate this conclusion beyond a shadow of a doubt, but few would be so foolish as to wait decades for such a study to be completed before going ahead and using pyridoxamine as an anti-aging supplement. Pyridoxamine and diabetic symptomsHere are some highlights of recent research into t

Life Link's PriMericï¿½ 333mg 100Caps

About PriMericï¿½The main active ingredient in PriMeric is curcumin ? the yellow substance in the turmeric spice. Curcumin has a long history of medicinal use in India and China,1 and in recent years has become a focus of medical research because of its remarkable effects on such processes as tissue damage by free radicals, inflammation, viral replication, and protein handling. Curcumin normally is absorbed poorly from the human digestive tract. Less than 1% of the curcumin one consumes actually makes it into the bloodstream, and the liver rapidly destroys most of this. To eliminate this problem, LifeLink formulated PriMeric with two bioavailability enhancers ? quercetin and piperine ? which not only dramatically increase the absorption but also slow the metabolic conversion of curcumin to inactive substances, giving it a much longer opportunity to act. What we can?t tell youIn the U.S. and some other industrialized countries, government agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have adopted censorship as a method for intensifying their control over the supplement industry and its customers. Thus, FDA regulations prohibit us from telling you that any of our products are effective as medical treatments, even if they are, in fact, effective. Accordingly, we will limit our discussion of PriMeric to a brief summary of recent curcumin research, and let you draw your own conclusions about what medical conditions it may be effective in treating. Since 1970, when curcumin first attracted the interest of scientific medical researchers, studies of curcumin have reported suppressive effects for the following medical conditions: High serum cholesterol levels2 Free radical damage to tissues1 Diabetic cataracts3 Diabetic damage to pancreatic insulin-producing cells4 Diabetic wounds5 Rheumatoid arthritis6,1 Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn?s Disease7 Psoriasis8 Cancer9,8,10 Atherosclerosis8,11a,11b Inherited peripheral neuropathies12 Liver damage by chemicals and drugs1 Microbial infections13 Anyone suffering from any of these ailments will probably find encouragement in the fact that medical research has identified curcumin as a possible aid. We want to single out four other medical conditions for which curcumin seems to hold especially exciting prospects: Alzheimer?s Disease Parkinson?s Disease Cystic fibrosis Ailments related to Epstein-Barr Virus Curcumin and Alzheimer?s DiseaseCurcumin has shown pronounced anti-Alzheimer?s effects in animal studies16,17 and is being tested in human clinical trials.16 Its ability to disassemble the brain plaques (amyloid protein) that characterize Alzheimer?s Disease15,17 has led researchers to say that it has the potential both to prevent the condition14,15,17 and to reverse it.15,17Parkinson?s DiseaseAlthough the symptoms of Parkinson?s Disease differ from those of Alzheimer?s Disease, the causes are thought to have much in common. Both diseases involve the formation of protein plaques in the brain,18 the trapp

Life Link's Progesterone Cream 100mg (57gm) 2oz

About Progesterone CreamAs people age, their bodies? hormone production falls. In women, progesterone levels fall far more than do estradiol levels, producing a hormonal state that contributes to such unpleasant problems as PMS, hot flashes, night sweats, osteoporosis, endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease, anovulation, vaginal dryness, menstrual migraine, depression, and mood swings. Progesterone supplementation is widely used for these conditions as well as for reducing risk of breast cancer during estrogen therapy (as in HRT or breast enhancement). The bioavailability of progesterone is many times greater when applied to the skin (?topically?) than when taken orally. Topical application causes a significant rise in progesterone levels in the blood and other tissues. Penetration efficiency varies from person to person and depends upon where on the body it is applied ? breasts and underarms absorb best. A typical dosage is 1/4 to 1/2 tsp per day, but may need adjustment for optimal results. This product is made from pure crystalline progesterone, identical in molecular structure to the progesterone made by your body.

Life Link's Quercetin 500mg 60Caps

About QuercetinQuercetin is a bioflavonoid found in red wine, green tea, onions, and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities can protect cellular structures and blood vessels from free radical damage. A good vasodilator, quercetin relaxes the vasculature and lowers blood pressure. Recent studies and clinical trials have confirmed claims that quercetin has activity against cancer tumors, prostatitis, and interstitial cystitis. Correlations have been seen between higher consumption of quercetin and lower incidence of asthma, lung cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Quercetin also inhibits an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, thereby raising norepinephrine levels and causing an increase in fat utilization. Quercetin acts as a bioavailability enhancer for many other substances by slowing their metabolic conversion to other substances.Quercetin?s bioavailability is more than 36% and its half-life in the body is more than 20 hours.

Life Link's Regimint (0.4ml) 60Caps

About RegimintRegimint is a combination of the oils of peppermint and caraway.Peppermint is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint. Its leaves have been used since the 1700s as a digestive aid, and more recently as a treatment for gingivitis, tension headache, and candidiasis. The seeds and fruit of caraway have served as a digestive aid since ancient times. The oils of peppermint and caraway have been tested in at least nine clinical trials as a combination treatment for irritable bowel syndrome and some forms of dyspepsia (i.e., painful, difficult, or disturbed digestion). These trials clearly showed a reduction in pain and in the sensations of pressure, heaviness and fullness that characterize these ailments. Each enteric-coated capsule of Regiment contains 0.2 ml each of peppermint and caraway oils. The usual dosage is 1 capsule three times per day before meals.

Life Link's Rhodiola Rosea 250mg 60cap

Life Link's Rhodiola Rosea 250mg 60capRhodiola rosea is a plant native to high-latitude mountains in Europe and Asia. During several decades of research in Russia and Ukraine its constituents and actions have been explored in lab animals and humans. Active compounds identified in Rhodiola species include rhodioniside, rhodiolin, rosin, rosavin, rosarin, and rosiridin. Rhodiola rosea species have been reported to offer generalized resistance against physical, chemical, and biological stressors ? such as exercise, mental work, lack of sleep, and disease. For example, in a study of medical students during an exam period, those who used a Rhodiola extract showed improvements in physical fitness, sleep patterns, mental performance, motivation, and mood. Animal studies have suggested that Rhodiola may have cardioprotective and anticancer effects, as well. (Russian researchers coined the word ?adaptogen? for substances that supposedly have nonspecific anti-stress properties. The term, however, is misleading in that it masks the fact that the substances actually act by quite specific mechanisms that have yet to be understood in detail.) Rhodiola supplementation is also an effective elevator of libido in both sexes, according to psychiatrists at Columbia University.A dose of approximately 120-200 mg daily of a Rhodiola rosea extract standardized for 3% rosavin has been suggested, preferably beginning several weeks prior to a period of stress. Three times that amount is suggested when usage is begun immediately before or during a stressful activity. The dosages required for cognitive or libido enhancement have not been systematically studied, but are probably also in the 100-200 mg range.

Life Link's SAM-e 200mg 20Tabs

About SAM-eSAMe (often mispronounced unless spelled SAM-e) is an acronym for S-adenosyl methionine ? i.e, the amino acid methionine linked to the DNA base adenosine. SAMe plays a role in sulfur metabolism. SAMe deficiencies would result from deficiencies of the factors or cofactors required to make it ? methionine, choline, or B-vitamins. Low levels of SAMe may lead indirectly to lowered serotonin production in the brain, causing depression. Research studies show that supplemental SAMe elevates mood and reduces depression without such side effects as nervousness, headaches, impotence, and sleep disturbance. SAMe has also been shown to be beneficial in treating osteoarthritis, depression, and liver disease.

Life Link's Saw Palmetto Oil 160mg 60Sg

Saw Palmetto is an extract from berries of the American dwarf palm tree Serenoa repens.Crude Saw Palmetto extracts have been traditionally used to improve sperm production, sexual vigor, and to increase breast size. Despite their good theoretical basis, these uses have been ignored by the medical establishment. On the other hand, a 1000-patient study showed Saw Palmetto to be as effective as finasteride (Proscarï¿½) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia ? excessive prostate growth promoted by the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Saw Palmetto inhibits the enzyme which produces DHT from testosterone ? thereby lowering DHT levels and producing modest increases in testosterone levels.

Life Link's Trans-Ferulic Acid 250mg 30Tabs

About trans-Ferulic AcidFerulic acid (FA) is a constituent of the seeds and leaves of many plants, particularly in grains. FA concentrations vary widely depending on plant variety and growing conditions. FA is water-soluble and is well absorbed when used as a supplement. Its structural resemblance to curcumin (a poorly absorbed supplement) suggests its possible value as a curcumin substitute. Studies in humans, animals, and cell culture have provided evidence for the following actions of ferulic acid:inhibition or prevention of cancers of the breast, colon, lung, stomach, and tongue prevention of brain damage by Alzheimer?s proteins inhibiting prostate growth strengthening of bone prevention of diabetes-induced free radical formation expansion of pancreatic islets reduction of elevated lipid, triglyceride, and blood glucose levels lowering cholesterol production, raising of HDL levels prevention of hot flashes prevention of free-radical damage to cell membranes protection of skin from aging effects of UV light stimulation of the immune system stimulation of retinal cell growth in degenerative retinal diseases Ferulic acid?s value as an athletic performance enhancer is controversial, two studies support it, one does not.

Life Link's Vitamin B-1 100mg 100Tabs

About Vitamin B-1The B-vitamins are required for energy production and the synthesis and metabolism of various biological substances.Severe B-1 deficiencies, which occur mainly in alcoholics and people on bizarre diets, result in a potentially fatal condition called ?beriberi?. Lesser deficiencies, which can be caused by pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, regular strenuous exercise, and other stresses, are associated with generalized muscle weakness and mental confusion. Vitamin B-1 is involved in the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, from nerve cells, and plays an important role in maintaining the health of the nervous system and heart muscle.

Life Link's Vitamin B-2 100mg 100Tabs

About Vitamin B-2The B-vitamins are required for energy production and the synthesis and metabolism of various biological substances.Major B-2 deficiencies can be caused by low consumption of milk, chronic alcoholism, or chronic diarrhea, and result in lesions of the skin and digestive tract, and nervous disorders. Minor deficiencies ? sometimes caused by pregnancy, lactation, birth control pills, and regular strenuous exercise ? can have, as symptoms, numbness and decreased sensitivity, oily scaly skin rashes, inflammation of the tongue and lips; and red, itchy, oversensitive eyes.

Life Link's Vitamin B-3 100mg 250Tabs

About Vitamin B-3Vitamin B-3 (niacin) is a combination of two different compounds ? nicotinic acid and nicotinamide ? which are interconverted in the body, and which are needed for the production of NAD, a cofactor for more than 200 different metabolic enzymes. Although the body can also make NAD from tryptophan, niacin is a much more efficient precursor. Severe B-3 deficiency is called ?pellagra?, the symptoms of which are: diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis and death. B-3 supplementation is of value not only to prevent pellagra, but also to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and to prevent heart attacks and strokes. B-3 supplements (along with the other B-vitamins) are widely used to ensure maximum metabolic capacity during strenuous exercise, and simply to serve as cheap insurance against the mental and physical lapses that could result from minor and temporary niacin deficiencies.

Life Link's Vitamin B-6 100mg 100Tabs

About Vitamin B-6Vitamin B-6 is a cofactor for about 70 enzymes, mostly involved with protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.B-6 deficiency, usually the result of pregnancy, alcoholism, or drug interactions, can cause inflammation of the mouth and lips, irritability, depression, and confusion. Clinical research supports the use of this vitamin for:improving mood and nerve conduction increasing muscular performance reducing blood levels of homocysteine lowering risk of cardiovascular disease decreasing the incidence of kidney stones.

Life Link's Vitamin C ESTER-C (Calcium Ascorbate) 1000mg 100Tabs

About Vitamin CVitamin C is an essential cofactor for enzymes involved in the synthesis of collagen ? the chief structural protein in muscles, vascular tissues, skin, bones and cartilage ? and also plays roles in the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters, in immunity, and in prevention of oxidative damage. Major vitamin C deficiency weakens vascular tissue ? a condition called ?scurvy? ? and causes widespread capillary bleeding, bleeding gums, and loosening of the teeth. Lesser deficiencies can be caused by insufficient C intake, physical or psychological stress, smoking, alcohol use, and infections. Symptoms include fatigue, lassitude, loss of appetite, drowsiness, insomnia, irritability, and lowered immunity. According to clinical studies, vitamin C suppresses cancer, heart disease, Parkinson?s, and Alzheimer?s; it speeds wound healing. In other studies, vitamin C supplementation (at 1000 mg/day or more) consistently decreased the incidence, symptoms, and duration of colds, and reduced the risk of pneumonia by 80%. In a study of 700 students, Vitamin C (at 1000 mg/hour for the first 6 hours followed by 3000 mg/day) reduced cold and flu symptoms by 85%. ABOUT THE POWDER FORM: A level quarter teaspoon of Vitamin C powder weighs about 1200 mg.ABOUT THE TIME-RELEASE FORM: The body can absorb only about 400 mg of unassisted vitamin C during a several-hour period. The time-release form parcels out the dose, improving absorption and duration of action. Lysine and magnesium are added for synergy in preventing certain conditions such as asthma attacks.

Life Link's O'My Natural Lubricant 2oz

O'My Natural Lubricant is designed for women. Our natural formula contains ingredients to accentuate your most intimate moments. We invite you to enjoy the pleasure that O'My Natural Lubricant can add to your sex life. Created to mimic a woman's natural vaginal secretions, O'My Natural Lubricant feels just like the real thing.Hemp is known to discourage yeast, bacteria and fungi infections. Natural formula contributes to better sexual health. No artificial flavoring - just great natural taste. Preferred by women. Sugar-free. Latex-compatible & Water-based.Available in:

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