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| Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene)
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Precursor of vitamin A, which is important for healthy skin, eyes, and immune function.
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Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)
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Essential for growth and repair of all body tissues, especially wound healing, collagen formation and immune function. Also functions as an antioxidant and aids in iron absorption.
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Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol)
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Helps maintain healthy bones and immune function as well as cardiovascular and neurological health.
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Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl succinate)
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Natural form of Vitamin E which is important for proper immune function, cognitive health, and bone health. Also functions as an antioxidant.
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Thiamine (as Thiamin HCl)
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Essential for aerobic metabolism (energy production), cell growth, and nerve impulses
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Riboflavin (as Riboflavin-5'-phosphate)
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A readily usable form of vitamin B2 important for conversion and activation of other B vitamins, red blood cell production and serves as a cofactor for both glucose and fat metabolism (energy production).
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Niacin (as niacinimide)
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Biologically active form of vitamin B3 that helps convert food to energy in our cells. Also known to help maintain normal inflammatory response and resilience of our skin.
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Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate)
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Biologically active form of vitamin B6 readily usable by our cells for energy production, muscle growth and repair, mood and sleep regulation and cognitive health.
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Folate (as 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid (Glucosamine Salt) Quatrefolic®)
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Metabolically active, methylated form of folate necessary for proper cell growth and DNA synthesis. Many people lack the ability to convert folic acid or food folate to this usable methylated form needed for normal cellular functions.
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Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin)
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Metabolically active, methylated form of Vitamin B12 needed for proper DNA synthesis, folate cycle function, energy production and cognitive function. Other forms of vitamin B12 require extra conversion steps before being available for the body to use.
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Biotin
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Also known as Vitamin B7; helps convert food to energy and also supports healthy hair, skin, eyes, nails, and nervous system function.
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Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate)
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Also known as Vitamin B5; it's involved in energy production (metabolizes fats, carbohydrates and proteins) cell repair/regeneration, cognitive function and memory.
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Calcium (as Albion Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate)
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Highly bioavailable form of calcium necessary to maintain healthy bones, muscle function and cardiovascular health.
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Iodine (as Potassium Iodide)
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Trace element needed for thyroid hormone production
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Magnesium (as Albion Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate)
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Highly absorbable form of magnesium, an essential mineral for hundreds of metabolic functions, energy production, muscle function, protein synthesis, gene maintenance, and nervous system and mood regulation.
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Zinc (as Albion Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)
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Highly absorbable form of zinc, an essential mineral for gene expression, enzyme function, immune health, protein synthesis, wound healing and growth and development.
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Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine)
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L-selenomethionine is the form of selenium found in foods and is easily used by the body as an antioxidant, for cardiovascular health, cognitive function, thyroid health and immune health.
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Copper (as Copper Bisglycinate)
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Highly absorbable form of copper, an essential mineral for healthy red blood cell production and maintenance of healthy bones, blood vessels, nerves, and immune function.
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Manganese (as Manganese (II) Bisglycinate Chelate)
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Highly-absorbable form of the trace element Manganese, which functions to support several critical enzymes involved in the metabolism of glucose, amino acids, cholesterol. It also has antioxidant properties and is required for proper bone formation, blood clotting and immune function.
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Chromium (as Albion Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)
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Highly absorbable form of chromium, an essential mineral for healthy glucose tolerance, energy metabolism and cholesterol management.
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Molybdenum (as Albion Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate)
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Highly absorbable form of molybdenum, an essential trace mineral important as a cofactor for several enzymes involved in sulfite metabolism and detoxification.
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Sodium
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Essential mineral classified as an electrolyte; sodium is important for intracellular and extracellular fluid balance, nerve impulse conduction and muscle contraction.
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Potassium
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Like sodium, it's an essential electrolyte required for normal cellular function, fluid balance, nerve impulse conduction and muscle contraction
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Digestive Enzyme Blend
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- Bromelain – natural proteolytic (protein digesting) enzyme sourced from pineapple
- Amylase – enzyme that helps break down carbohydrates into glucose
- Protease – promotes protein breakdown & digestion
- Cellulase – promotes breakdown of plant fibers
- Lactase – promotes breakdown of lactose (milk sugar)
- Lipase – enzyme that aids in fat digestion/absorption
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Choline Citrate
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Choline is an essential compound our body uses for cell membrane integrity, cell messaging, fat metabolism, DNA synthesis and nervous system function.
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Probiotics Blend
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- Lactobacillus acidophilus – bacteria native to humans and many fermented foods. It's shown to support healthy digestion, immune function, mood, and energy.
- Bifidobacterium lactis – bacteria native to humans and lactic acid containing fermented foods (yogurt and cheese). It's best known to support digestive regularity and immune function.
- Bifidobacterium bifidum – bacteria native to humans that's best known for beneficial effects related to infections/immunity, cholesterol metabolism, combating diarrhea and symptoms related to IBS
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Boron (as Borogonic Glycine)
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Highly absorbable form of boron, a mineral that's important for strong bones, joint health, muscle function and hormone health.
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Vanadium
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A trace mineral essential for proper glucose metabolism
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Whey Protein Concentrate
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Excellent source of easily digestible essential and branched-chain amino acids sourced from the milk of New Zealand grass-fed cows. Contains ~80% protein by weight including beneficial nutrients lactoferrin, alpha- and beta-lactoglobulin and immunoglobulins unique to whey concentrate protein. Provides a tasty and convenient way to support protein adequacy for lean muscle growth/maintenance, immune system function, satiety/appetite control, bone health, healthy blood pressure and antioxidant capacity (glutathione levels).
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Alkalized Cocoa Powder
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Sourced from de-fatted ground cocoa beans, it's used to give the Chocolate Collagen Peptides flavor. Cocoa powder is rich in polyphenols and may support healthy mood and cardiovascular health.
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Natural Flavors
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Water or ethanol extracts of natural flavor compounds are used to enhance the flavor of the whey protein concentrate which naturally has a slightly sweet flavor.
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Sunflower oil
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A non-volatile, mono & poly-unsaturated plant oil rich in vitamin E. It's added to help evenly blend the protein powders and flavors together.
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Gum Arabic
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Also known as acacia gum derived from acacia tree sap, it's used to help optimize texture and dispersal of flavors and sweeteners in the powder.
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Partially-Hydrolyzed Guar Gum
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A water-soluble fiber shown to support normal bowel regularity and decrease diarrhea as well as promote production of Bifidobacterium species of bacteria in the gut, which supports immune health.
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Xanthan Gum
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A water-soluble, sugar-like compound used to help provide a smooth, consistent texture and also aids in satiety.
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Stevia Extract
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Naturally-derived high-intensity sweetener that has a minimal effect on blood sugars and insulin levels.
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Monk Fruit Extract
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Naturally-derived, zero-calorie, high-intensity sweetener with 100-250 times the sweetness of table sugar. Also known as lo han guo, it has minimal effect on blood sugar and insulin levels and may also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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