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Amino Acids - Are the building blocks of protein. Your body is primarily made of protein.  And protein in turn, is made up of chains of amino acids What distinguishes all amino acids is that they all have a group, (amine group), made of 1 atom of nitrogen & 2 atoms of hydrogen.

Free-Form Amino Acids - Individual amino acids that are  unattached to each other or anything else & therefore able to be immediately absorbed into the blood stream with no digestion necessary. Since, unlike proteins, free-form amino acids require absolutely no digestion, they can be absorbed by anyone no matter how old they may be or the condition of their digestive system.  Also, unlike proteins, free-form amino acids can be taken on an empty stomach such as right before a workout.  Whereas proteins have to have a mass of food sufficient to stimulate the release of digestive juices. This is why most protein supplements are presented as blender drinks.  Free-form amino acids are not to be confused with so-called "predigested protein."

Negative nitrogen balance - The condition of excreting more amino acids & protein than one is taking in. This makes it difficult to maintain ones body since the body's tissues are mainly made of protein & amino acids which require constant maintenance & repair.

Precursors - the substance from which another substance is made.

Protein - Chains of some combination of the 20 so-called "proteogenic" amino acids. (proteogenic means to generate protein). In other words their are only 20  amino acids from which all proteins in all organic life both animal & vegetable are made. Not all 20 are in every protein, but nothing else but some portion of the 20 proteogenic amino acids in repetitive long chains often approx. 100,000 amino acids long are what all proteins in all life are made from.

Secretalogical cells - Cells that secrete hormones.

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Vita-Minz Plus
(Vitamin-Mineral-Antioxidant Formula)
A unique formula of the highest quality vitamins, minerals, co-factors and antioxidants, including amino acids and botanicals for maximum protection.


Each capsule contains:
Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) - 2000 IU; Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate) - 1000 IU; Vitamin B-1 (Thiamin HCL) - 10mg; Vitamin B-2 (Ribofalvin5'Phosphate) - 10mg; Niacin - 3 mg; Niacinamide - 5 mg; Niacinamide Ascorbate - 2 mg; Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxal 5'Phosphate) - 10 mg; Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine HCL) - 2 mg; Vitamin B-12 - 80 mcg; Folic Acid - 200 mcg; Biotin - 160 mcg; Vitamin C ( Ascorbic Acid) - 30 mg; Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Palmitate) - 10 mg; Vitamin D-3 - 80 IU; Vitamin E (d'Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) - 25 IU; Vitamin E ( d'Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) - 80 IU; Vitamin E ( Natural Vitamin E) - 10 mg; Vitamin K - 20 mcg; Calcium Pantothenate - 80 mg; Calcium (Citrate) - 20 mg; Calcium (Dicalcium Phosphate) - 20 mg; Magnesium (Oxide) - 55 mg; Manganese Ascorbate - 0.5 mg; Boron - 5 mcg; Chromium Picolinate - mcg; Copper - 0.3 mcg; Iodine (Potassium Iodide) - 40 mcg; Potassium Citrate - 24 mcg; Zinc (Ascorbate) - 5 mg; Selenium (Proteinate) - 20 mcg; Molybdenum (Ascorbate) - 19 mcg; Iron (Citrate) - 3 mg; Silicon (Silica) - 3 mg; Inositol (Rice Extract) - 12 mg; Choline - 20 mg; Quercetin - 5 mg; Alpha Lipoic Acid - 15 mg; Lutein - 1 mg; Lycopene - 1 mg; Grape Seed extract - 10 mg; Pine Bark extract - 10 mg; Ginkgo Biloba - 15 mg; Bilberry extract - 8 mg; Green Tea extract - 3 mg; Taurine - 10 mg; Gamma Oryzanol - 10 mg; PABA (Para-Amino Benzoic Acid) - 20 mg.

DIRECTIONS: 1-2 Capsules a day with food, or as needed.

CAUTION: Those taking the drug Coumadin should avoid products containing the antioxidant Gingko biloba.

RECOMMENDED TO ENHANCE STRUCTURE & FUNCTION RELATING TO NUTRITIONAL NEEDS AND DEFICIENCIES PERTAINING TO:

  • Replacement for endogenous nutrient deficiencies.

  • Helping to balance normal body biochemistry (protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism).

  • Assisting in preventing free radical damage to cells by providing important antioxidant protection.

  • Supplying folic acid, B-6 and B-12, to help prevent and reduce homocysteine levels, which can cause heart attacks and strokes.

  • Helping to provide a healthy daily nutritional program for proper function, growth, maintenance and energy.

  • Supplementing poor diets with essential nutrients.

WHY ARE VITAMINS & MINERALS IMPORTANT?
Vitamins and minerals are compounds necessary for our bodies to function, and lack of any of these essential nutrients can lead to serious health problems, which may result in disabling or even fatal diseases. Although eating a well-balanced diet can provide most of the necessary requirements, the public's increased reliance on " fast foods", plus the abundance of processed foods, contribute to poor general eating habits and decrease the amount of vitamins and minerals necessary for optimum health. People rarely eat enough fruits and vegetables, as well as other required nutrients, to provide a healthy balance. This is especially common with the elderly population. Those with illness, injury and stress, as well as those on restricted diets, may not be getting sufficient nutrients from their foods alone, and they may have increased vitamin and mineral needs. Supplementation can provide the additional nutrients required for a healthy nutritional program.

SOME BENEFICIAL PROPERTIES OF VITAMINS & MINERALS ARE:

  • Vitamin A (fat soluble) and Beta-Carotene (a Carotenoid which converts to A) are important for healthy skin, eyes, bones, reproduction and mucous membranes. Beta-Carotene is an antioxidant and is best taken in combination with other Carotenoids such as Lutein and Lycopene (which are in Vita-Minz-Plus).

  • Vitamin B-1 (Thiamin) is necessary for proper function of the nervous system, and muscles, including the heart muscle. It is involved in glucose metabolism and is essential for energy production.

  • Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) is important for healthy skin, mucous membranes and energy metabolism.

  • Vitamin B-3 (Niacin) works in the glycogen energy cycle, oxidizing fatty acids for energy.

  • Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine and the active form, Pyridoxal 5'Phosphate) is essential for amino acid metabolism, hemoglobin formation, healthy nervous system, proper brain function and prevention of high homocysteine.

  • Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) is essential for all cells, including red and white blood cells, and a healthy nervous system. It is also essential to help prevent harmful homocysteine levels.

  • Vitamin C is an antioxidant and an important component of collagen production. It has many other important functions in the body, including the immune system.

  • Vitamin D, a fat soluble vitamin essential for bone growth and teeth. It also helps with calcium and phosphorus absorption, as well as maintaining a healthy nervous system and muscles.

  • Vitamin E is a vitamin and a powerful antioxidant. It is beneficial for cardiovascular health as well as having anticarcinogenic properties.

  • Folic Acid is important for healthy cell production, including red and white blood cells. It also helps prevent and reduce harmful homocysteine levels, which can cause heart attacks and strokes. There is growing evidence of anticarcinogenic properties of folic acid, especially against lung, cervical and colon cancer.

  • Vitamin K is essential for proper clotting of blood.

  • Calcium is a mineral necessary for proper formation and maintenance of bones and teeth.

  • Chromium helps in insulin, glucose and fatty acid metabolism.

  • Copper is important for many enzymes including nor-adrenaline, and helps in hemoglobin and bone structure.

  • Iodine is important for healthy thyroid function and red blood cell formation.

  • Manganese is involved in carbohydrate metabolism and is necessary for bone and cartilage formation.

  • Molybdenum is important for bone and joint health, and normal cell function.

  • Zinc is involved in energy production, healthy skin, wound healing, and prostate health.

  • Selenium prohibits oxidation of lipids and acts as an antioxidant when combined with Vitamin E.

  • Boron is important for calcium absorption as well as proper brain function.

  • Magnesium is important for enzyme activity. It is also essential for calcium and potassium uptake and is necessary for cardiovascular health.

  • Potassium is important for cardiovascular health as well as a healthy nervous system.

WHY ARE ANTIOXIDANTS IMPORTANT?
Antioxidants are molecules that help attack free radicals, which can damage healthy cells and lead to aging and degenerative diseases. Vitamins, such as C and E have important antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties, and the following additional antioxidants are included in VITA-MINZ-PLUS unique formulation, for increased protection and good health.

  • ALPHA LIPOIC ACID is a powerful antioxidant that enhances the effects of other antioxidants, and helps destroys more "free radicals" than any other antioxidant.

  • BILBERRY EXTRACT has powerful anti-aging properties.

  • QUERCETIN is an antioxidant bioflavonoid with anti-inflammatory effects.

  • LYCOPENE (found in tomatoes) has anticarcinogenic, antioxidant properties, and is especially important for prostate health.

  • LUTEIN is a Carotenoid with antioxidant properties and is beneficial in reducing age-related macular degeneration.

  • GINKGO BILOBA EXTRACT has free radical scavenging properties, and platelet activating factor, contributing to protection of vascular endothelia. It also helps protect brain functions associated with memory and may prevent hypoxic damage and other changes in neurotransmitter functions caused by aging.

  • GREEN TEA EXTRACT is multifunctional and has antioxidant, antibacterial and anticarcinogenic properties. It may have beneficial effects in protecting against cancer of the lung, stomach, esophagus, duodenum, pancreas, liver, breast and colon.

  • TAURINE, (an amino acid) helps combat "free radicals" found in smog, and potentiates the action of Vitamin E.

  • PINE BARK EXTRACT (a flavonoid) helps prevent nitric oxide deficiencies, and has anti-inflammatory properties. It also potentiates other antioxidants, such as C, E and Glutathione.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VITA-MINZ-PLUS?
This is a unique formulation of the highest quality vitamins, minerals PLUS antioxidants in a capsule for fast assimilation. Desiccant pads are included to insure optimum freshness.

 

    REFERENCES:

  1. Packer, Lester, Ph.D., Colman, Carol, The Antioxidant Miracle, Dec., 1999.

  2. Clayman, Charles B., MD., Medical editor, The American Medical Assoc., Family Medical Guide, 1994.

  3. Wilson, Peter, W.F. "Homocysteine, Vitamins, and Cardiovascular Disease", Reuters Medical News, McGraw Hill 2000.

  4. Balch, J. MD., Balch P., CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 1997.