Other Ingredients
Coconut MCT Oil
Function
Medium-chain triglycerides are small fat molecules that are easier to digest. They can be absorbed into the bloodstream quickly and can turn into easily accessible energy.
Benefit
- Source of antioxidants that help protect against oxidative cell damage
- Doctors may prescribe a diet with more MCT Oil for people that have trouble digesting other kinds of fat
Found In
Coconut MCT Oil is usually found in the meat of coconuts.
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Omega-3 (ALA)
Function
Essential fatty acid necessary for normal human growth and development. They are important components of cell membranes throughout the body. They are also needed to make hormones that regulate blood clotting, contraction and relaxation of artery walls.
Benefit
- Helps decrease heart risk by helping in the maintenance of normal heart rhythm and pumping
Found In
Omega-3 (ALA) is usually found in walnuts, flaxseeds and flaxseed oil, and some animal fat (grass-fed animals).
Synergy with Other Actives
The combination of Omega-3 and B vitamins may help improve brain function (learning and memory).
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Omega-3
GABA
Function
Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is an amino acid that reduces activity of the central nervous system by inhibiting nerve transmission.
Benefit
- Helps to temporarily promote relaxation
Found In
GABA is ususally found in spinach, sweet potato, kale, and broccoli.
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L-lysine
Function
Lysine is an essential amino acid, a building block of protein, our bodies cannot make it on it's own, and therefore we need to obtain it from our diet.
Benefit
- Essential amino acid for the maintenance of good health
- Involved in muscle protein synthesis
- Helps in collagen formation
Found In
L-lysine is found in protein-rich foods (meat, milk, cheese, fish, eggs, tofu, soybeans, kidney beans and chickpeas). Plant-based foods are generally known as being poor sources of lysine, however quinoa, amaranth and buckwheat contain a substantial amount.
Synergy with Other Actives
Lysine and Vitamin C are essential to the formation of collagen. Collagen is a protein that helps support and give structure to skin and bones
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Melatonin
Function
Melatonin is a natural hormone that synchronizes the circadian rhythm and the sleep-wake cycle. When there is darkness melatonin levels rice, which induce physiological changes that promote sleep (decreased body temperature and respiration rate).
Benefit
- Helps reset the body's sleep-wake cycle (aspect of the circadian rhythm) and increase the total sleep time (aspect of sleep quality) in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule (e.g. shift work and jet lag)
Found In
Melatonin is usually found in pineal gland of mammals.
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L-theanine
Function
L-Theanine is an amino acid responsible for modulating aspects of brain function.
Benefit
- Helps to temporarily promote relaxation
Found In
L-theanine is usually found in green and black tea and some mushrooms (Xerocomus badius).
Synergy with Other Actives
L-theanine and caffeine may help increase focus and attention.
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Lutein
Function
Lutein is one of two major carotenoids found in the human eye (macula and retina). It is thought to function as a light filter, protecting the eye tissues from sunlight damage
Benefit
Helps to maintain eyesight/support eye health in conditions (associated with sunlight damage), such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
Helps to reduce the risk of developing cataracts.
Helps to improve macular pigment optical density.
Found In
green leafy vegetables (e.g., kale, spinach, broccoli, peas and lettuce) and egg yolks
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Zeaxanthin
Function
Zeaxanthin is a type of organic pigment called a carotenoid. It's related to vitamin A and found in the human eye (macula and retina) along with lutein. Zeaxanthin is thought to function as a light filter, protecting the eye tissues from sunlight damage. People use zeaxanthin for age-related vision loss.
Benefit
Helps to maintain eyesight/support eye health in conditions (associated with sunlight damage), such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
Helps to reduce the risk of developing cataracts.
Helps to improve macular pigment optical density.
Found In
green leafy vegetables (e.g., kale, spinach, broccoli, peas and lettuce) and egg yolks
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Fibersol 2L
Function
Fibersol is a dietary fiber ingredient that will be fermented by microflora in the colon. It is a good source of prebiotic fiber that can help promote changes in gut microbiome composition.
Benefit
Help maintain intestinal regularity. Help attenuate post-meal blood glucose and insulin levels. Help retain healthy post-meal serum triglycerides.
Found In
corn
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Hyaluronic Acid
Function
Hyaluronic acid helps skin stretch and flex and reduces skin wrinkles and lines. Hyaluronic acid is also proven to help wounds heal faster and can reduce scarring.
Benefit
Promote healthy skin, speed up wound healing, help relieve joint pain and acid reflux symptoms, relief dry eyes
Found In
Bone Broth, orange, tofu, kale, almonds