Vitamins

Vitamin B-12 is an essential nutrient, involved in protein formation. The coenzyme form of vitamin B-12 is necessary for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, as well as for proper DNA replication. Source Naturals Vitamin B-12 tablets are formulated to dissolve easily under the tongue for more direct absorption into the bloodstream. This minimizes destruction of the vitamin B-12 by stomach acids.

B-vitamins are essential components of numerous key enzyme systems, without which the body cannot function. Each B-vitamin fills a different, complementary need, which is why they should usually be taken together. B-vitamins act as coenzymes to catalyze numerous biochemical reactions, aid in energy production, blood cell formation, fat and protein/amino acid metabolism, and are important for the normal functioning of the nervous system

B-vitamins are essential components of numerous key enzyme systems, without which the body cannot function. Each B-vitamin fills a different complementary need, which is why they should most often be taken together. B-vitamins act as coenzymes to catalyze numerous biochemical reactions.

Vitamin B-6 is an essential nutrient required for the metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins. It facilitates the conversion of amino acids from one to another as needed and is necessary for the normal synthesis of hemoglobin, as well as the normal function and growth of red blood cells. Vitamin B-6 promotes a healthy immune system and helps recycle homocystine back to the amino acid methionine, thus preventing an unwanted buildup of homocystine. It is also needed for the synthesis of neurotransmitters and for converting essential fatty acids into prostaglandins (chemical messengers).

C-B-R™ is a complex of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), citrus bioflavonoids, and rutin, a non-citrus bioflavonoid. Vitamin C and bioflavonoids occur naturally together in plants, where they provide a synergistic antioxidant effect. Vitamin C is the single most commonly used vitamin supplement. It plays a major role in the formation of collagen, (a structural protein in connective tissue), in amino acid metabolism and hormone synthesis, and in the utilization of many nutrients, such as folic acid and iron. It is also a key factor in the body's immune system.

Recent research has demonstrated that gamma-tocopherol, the main dietary source of vitamin E, has a very important role in supporting health. Gamma-tocopherol is a more effective antioxidant than alpha-tocopherol and may be an important factor for a healthy cardiovascular system. It also inhibits the COX-2 enzyme, according to in vitro tests. Research indicates that a ratio of gamma to alpha-tocopherol greater than 1:1 increases levels of both tocopherols in the body and that alpha-tocopherol alone may not be adequate to combat oxidative stress. Source Naturals Gamma E 400 offers a 3:1 gamma to alpha-tocopherol ratio (200 IU equals 133 mg) and also contains tocotrienols from palm fruit which provides high concentrations of all four tocotrienols: alpha, beta, gamma, and delta. Sesame oil, rich in gamma-tocopherol, is used as the base.

Magnesium Ascorbate is nonacidic (pH neutral) and gentle on the digestive system. Vitamin C plays a vital role in collagen formation, amino acid metabolism, hormone synthesis, and the body's immune system. Magnesium is an essential mineral, playing a key role in over 300 enzymatic reactions in metabolism. These reactions include those involved in the Krebs cycle (one of the body's main energy production processes), energy storage, the breakdown of fatty acids, protein synthesis, DNA metabolism, the relaxation of both volumtary and involuntary muscle tissue, neurotransmitter activity, and hormone regulation. Magnesium is stored primarily in the bones, and plays a role in bone formation.

Mega-CBR™ is a complex of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), citrus bioflavonoids, and rutin, an non-citrus bioflavonoid. Vitamin C and bioflavonoids occur naturally together in plants, where they provide a synergistic antioxidant effect. Vitamin C is the single most commonly used vitamin supplement. It plays a major role in the formation of collagen (a structural protein in connective tissue), amino acid metabolism and hormone synthesis, and in the utilization of many nutrients, such as folic acid and iron. It is also a key factor in the body's immune system.

Source Naturals MegaFolinic™ is a highly bioavailable source of folic acid that helps the body build healthy red blood cells. It supports healthy brain and neurological development along with healthy cell division. Folinic acid does not require the enzymatic conversion that folic acid does so there is enhanced effectiveness for many people. Research suggests that folinic acid is more bioavailable than folic acid because it is more rapidly converted into L-methylfolate, the form of folate in circulation that can cross the blood-brain barrier

Source Naturals Metabolic C™ is activated vitamin C, utilizing advanced PureWay-C®. Initial in-vitro studies suggest that naturally derived vegetable lipid metabolites may improve the uptake, delivery, and retention of vitamin C. The strong antioxidant activity of Metabolic C is upgraded support for your immune system, circulatory system, liver, joints and skin

Methylcobalamin, an active coenzyme form of vitamin B-12, is essential for cell growth and replication. It is more concentrated than other forms of B-12 in the cerebral spinal fluid where it can be used by the central nervous system. It donates methyl groups to the myelin sheath that insulates certain nerve fibers. It may also play a role in maintaining a healthy sleep-wake cycle, as well as normal nerve function

Niacin plays an essential role in the activities of various enzymes involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, the functioning of the nervous and digestive systems, the manufacturing of sex hormones, and maintenance of healthy skin

Niacin plays an essential role in the activities of various enzymes involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, the functioning of the nervous system and digestive systems, the manufacturing of sex hormones, and the maintenance of healthy skin.

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B-3, functions in over 50 metabolic reactions, most of which are enzymatic. Its bioactive forms -NAD+, NADH, NADP, and NADPH- play important roles as catalysts in the energy production process in the cells, the breakdown of proteins and fatty acids, the synthesis of fatty acids, and the formation of steroid hormones and red blood cells. Source Naturals Niacinamide is prepared to provide a gradual release over a prolonged period of time.

Niacin plays an essential role in the activities of various enzymes involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, the functioning of the nervous system and digestive system, the manufacturing of sex hormones, and the maintenance of healthy skin. Inositol hexanicotinate functions as niacin without the characteristic "flush."

PABA, or para-aminobenzoic acid, is generally classified with the B-vitamin family, although it is not itself a vitamin. Its best known role is as a precursor for folic acid production. Folic acid is important in cell division and the healthy development and structure of red blood cells.

Pantethine is the biologically active form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5). It is a precursor to co-enzyme A, which plays a central role in the production of cellular energy via the Krebs' cycle. Pantethine is also important for maintaining liver and cholesterol health.

Pantothenic acid is a member of the B-vitamin family, and is often referred to as vitamin B-5. Its bioactive form, coenzyme A, plays a role in many processes in the body, including the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, the production of energy, and the synthesis of red blood cells and a key neurotransmitter, acetylcholine.

Sodium Ascorbate is non-acidic (pH neutral), making it gentle on the digestive system. It provides the sodium necessary to carry out the active absorption of ascorbic acid. Vitamin C plays a vital role in the formation of collagen (a structural protein in connective tissue), amino acid metabolism and hormone synthesis, and the utilization of many nutrients, such as folic acid and iron. It is also a key factor in the body's immune system.

The benefits of vitamin C are energized in this formula, which is designed to make more vitamin C available for immune support and free radical scavenging. After vitamin C carries out its antioxidant function of neutralizing free radicals, it is oxidized and spent. The unique blend of compounds in Systemic C™, including alpha-lipoic acid, N-acetyl cysteine, quercetin, and grape seed extract, helps to reactivate and recycle vitamin C in the body. This provides the body with increased antioxidant activity, an upgraded, robust C for healthy aging, immune health and heart health. Reactivating vitamin C allows this important vitamin to continue its vital functions. *

Naturally occurring vitamin E from rice bran oil contains both tocopherols and tocotrienols. Tocotrienols are vitamin E-related compounds found to have antioxidant properties. This antioxidant formula highlights gamma, the most potent tocotrienol. Studies indicate that the effect of combining tocotienols with tocopherols enhances vitamin E's antioxidant properties.

powder Ascorbate C is a natural and better form of vitamin C than ascorbic acid because it is pH neutral, making it gentler on the digestive system. It is also more easily absorbed and utilized than ascorbic acid, and provides key minerals which may aid vitamin C metabolism. Each ULTIMATE ASCORBATE C™ tablet and each 1/4 teaspoon of ULTIMATE ASCORBATE C™ Powder contain 1,000 mg of vitamin C, as a blend of five fully reacted mineral ascorbates. Vitamin C plays a vital role in collagen formation, amino acid metabolism, hormone synthesis, and the body's immune system.

tablet Each tablet contains 1,000 mg of vitamin C, completely derived from five fully-reacted mineral ascorbates. Ascorbate C is a natural and better form of vitamin C than ascorbic acid because it is pH neutral, making it gentler on the digestive system. Vitamin C plays a vital role in collagen formation, amino acid metabolism, hormone synthesis, and the body's immune system.

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient required for normal and night vision, maintaining healthy skin, and keeping mucous membranes moist and functioning. Vitamin A is also needed by the thymus gland and the bones

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient which is required for both day and night vision, maintaining healthy skin, and keeping mucous membranes moist and functioning. It is also needed by the thymus gland and the bones. Vitamin D helps regulate calcium and phosphorus levels in the bones, teeth, and blood. It is necessary for proper absorption of calcium from the intestine, and for the normal mineralization of bones.

Vitamin C plays a vital role in the formation of collagen (a structural component in connective tissue), amino acid metabolism and hormone synthesis, and the utilization of many nutrients, such as folic acid and iron. It is also a key factor in the body's immune system.

Sunlight is the source of life on Earth, but we may not be aware of all the ways it benefits us. Our bodies manufacture vitamin D-3 when the skin is exposed to UV radiation from sunlight, but the ability to do so decreases as we age. Vitamin D-3 maintains healthy calcium and phosphorus levels in the body for strong bones; it increases muscle strength in older adults; and it also plays an active role in a healthy immune response. Vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol) is the optimal form of vitamin D. It is the form of vitamin D that the body manufactures in sunlight, and the form most efficient for the body’s needs.

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin which is one of the body's chief antioxidants, helping to protect the cells against free radicals. It plays a vital role in maintaining both skeletal and smooth muscle, and is necessary for the synthesis and maintenance of red blood cells

Source Naturals Vitamin E VegaGels™ contain only potato starch and high-quality vegetable oils, thus meeting the requirements for vegetarian food. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient which has strong antioxidant activity. It plays a vital role in controlling lipid peroxidation because most other antioxidants are water soluble and not found in appreciable amounts in fatty tissues. The combination of d-alpha-tocopherol and mixed tocopherols has been shown to provide a broader spectrum of activity than D-aloha tocopherol alone. Natural vitamin E is more bioavailable than synthetic vitamin E.

Sunlight and air pollution deplete the vitamin E in our skin cells and lead to signs of aging. This vitamin offers antioxidant protection against harmful free radicals. Source Naturals soothing Vitamin E Oil is superior because many forms of E (gamma, delta, beta, as well as d-alpha) are provided to restore suppleness to very dry skin.

Vitamin K, or phylloquinone, is a fat-soluble vitamin best known for its important function in the biological activity of several blood coagulation factors. Recent research has also shown a role for vitamin K in bone health. Vitamin K plays a key role in the synthesis of the bone proteins osteocalcin and matrix Gla-protein, which are involved in calcium and bone metabolism

Vitamin K2 is a more biologically active form of vitamin K extracted from a fermented Japanese soyfood called natto, a powerhouse of nutrients. Fat-soluble, it is an essential cofactor for the production of proteins that bind calcium, supporting cardiovascular and bone health. Vitamin K2 is more efficient than K1 because it remains in circulation longer and is active in more tissues.