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Come 2019, Digestion needed to adjust in response to modern day growing techniques and all the processing that goes into food before it hits grocery stores.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlants have responded to all these changes by tightening and thickening their molecular bonds. This means food is harder to break down. The number one reason people visit hospitals is for digestive disorders and pain. One in three people have a digestive disorder they deal with on a daily basis. Most times, digestive issues don’t need to go so far as a hospital visit. You can fix it by eating healthier and properly digesting food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you cook food at 118ºF or above, it destroys digestive enzymes. And when you lose those enzymes, it becomes solely your body’s job to figure out how to break down cooked and\/or processed food. A lack of enzymes causes the pain, indigestions, bloating, gas, allergies, and so on you experience as your body struggles to break down food for nutrients. Chronically suffering from digestive disorders leads to disease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDipeptidal dipeptidase has been added to help break down those tighter, thicker gluten bonds. A special form of pH balanced lactase has been added for lactose in dairy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding What Your Body Does with Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body doesn’t run on proteins, carbs and fats. It runs on glucose, amino acids, fatty acids and so on. The latter is what your body breaks proteins, carbs and fats down into for use. If you don’t digest proteins and break them down into amino acids, then you’re looking at developing arthritis. If your body struggles to digest red meat, pork and shellfish, then you develop gout. If you don’t digest carbs and break them down into glucose and so on, then you develop diabetes. If you don’t digest fats and break them down into fatty acids, you’ll eventually develop heart disease. Indigestion is the non-digestion of foods. Indigestive symptoms are your warning signs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisease happens when digestion doesn’t. Undigested foods don’t fuel your system. Instead, your body expends excess energy trying to squeeze nutrients out of undigested food. Digestion is your body’s top-priority function. This puts a strain on your system, thus the end result being disease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutrients have to be delivered at the cellular level, the level at which your body operates. 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And since you’re stopping your body from trying to digest what you’ve eaten, you also inhibit nutrient absorption, promote bacterial overgrowth, reduce resistance to infection and increase the risk of cancer and other serious diseases. Your gut is your second immune system, and that include stomach acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Complete Digestion Process\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDigestion\u003c\/em\u003e (this actually takes place in your gut, and minimally in your stomach)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAssimilation\u003c\/em\u003e (Once enzymes break food into manageable pieces—nutrients—probiotics grab ahold of nutrient molecules and help them pass through the gut wall and into your blood stream)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUtilization\u003c\/em\u003e (Organic minerals take over for probiotics and metabolize them at the cellular level\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImprovements to the Formula in 2019 (The First Time in 20 Years):\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cc3LnNiuB0M\" title=\"Formulator's Special Message: Improvements to Optimal 1 Digestion\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col grid--2-col-tablet\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sSbolq4N99A\" title=\"Optimal 1 Digestion Whole Food Supplement | OHS\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fivC-dVhdV4\" title=\"Digestion and Allergies | Whole Food Nutrition | OHS\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XYSQdBIkwMs\" title=\"OHS Digestion Cleanse | Whole Food Nutrition | OHS\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X0QyWxu_pas\" title=\"Demonstration | Optimal 1 Digestion | Whole Food Supplements | OHS\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834385092910,"sku":"850019587418","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/OHS-Ingredient-Digest-A-MealFamilysize-2023.png?v=1698168988"},{"product_id":"optimal-1-digest-a-meal","title":"Optimal 1 Digest-A-Meal","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"heading-58\"\u003eSee the Power of Optimal 1 Digest-A-Meal in Action:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Digest A Meal PUDDING Demo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XAjujlu472Y?si=Id81qkBz8q99ofyd\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigesting Food Isn't the Same Anymore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took 20 years to finally have to make a change to this formula because it was so far ahead of the game. Come 2019, Digestion needed to adjust in response to modern day growing techniques and all the processing that goes into food before it hits grocery stores.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlants have responded to all these changes by tightening and thickening their molecular bonds. This means food is harder to break down. The number one reason people visit hospitals is for digestive disorders and pain. One in three people have a digestive disorder they deal with on a daily basis. Most times, digestive issues don’t need to go so far as a hospital visit. You can fix it by eating healthier and properly digesting food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you cook food at 118ºF or above, it destroys digestive enzymes. And when you lose those enzymes, it becomes solely your body’s job to figure out how to break down cooked and\/or processed food. 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That’s why a mini dose of Digestion is included in every other powder-based product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDigestive Enzymes Keep You Healthy and Well Fed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need a complete blend of pure plant enzymes, organic minerals and stabilized probiotics to ensure digestion. So yes, you can supplement with Optimal 1 Digestion to improve the efficacy of other products, including synthetic medications. You’ll get better absorption, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDigestive enzymes provide the missing tools your body needs to properly digest foods and absorb nutrients for energy and vitality. Antacids and acid blockers attack stomach acid production. The latter products say, “Ease symptoms” somewhere on the label. Nowhere does it say, “Ease the cause.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn top of that, they come with health risks when used long term, including infection, bone fractures and dementia. And since you’re stopping your body from trying to digest what you’ve eaten, you also inhibit nutrient absorption, promote bacterial overgrowth, reduce resistance to infection and increase the risk of cancer and other serious diseases. 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Deficiency is increasingly recognized as a risk factor in coronary artery disease, asthma, neurodegenerative disorders, cognitive-behavioral problems, and various types of cancer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlutathione (gloo-tah-thai-own) a tripeptide comprised of the amino acids glutamate, cysteine and glycine. It is a naturally occurring protein made by and used by every cell in the body. It also contains a sulfur molecule, which plays a major role in its antioxidant and detoxification functions. It’s something your body produces less and less of as you age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an antioxidant, glutathione protects cells against the oxidative stress that damages cell membrane proteins. Without adequate glutathione, mitochondrial oxygen metabolism produces large numbers of free radicals, which causes cells to perform poorly or die. A number of studies have shown that oxidative stress increases with aging, and leads to degenerative diseases, like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and more. Supplementing with organic glutathione has been shown to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eReduce oxidative stress\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eImprove psoriasis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eImprove insulin resistance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eImprove circulation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAid in fighting autoimmune diseases\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eReduce inflammation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGlutathione is considered the most important antioxidant because it is the only one capable of working with enzymes. One enzyme, glutathione peroxidase (GPx), works with glutathione to prevent cell membranes from becoming oxidized, which would otherwise lead to cell death. Glutathione and vitamin C work interactively to quench free radicals. Essential Glutathione combines the absorbable tri-peptide form of glutathione with vitamin C in an effervescent wafer, making it the most potent, highly effective glutathione available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eGlutathione Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAn article cited in Journal of Cancer Science and Therapy indicated that glutathione deficiency leads to increased levels of oxidative stress, which might lead to cancer. It also stated that elevated glutathione levels raised antioxidant levels and resistance to oxidative stress in cancer cells.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chronic inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases can increase oxidative stress. These diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, and lupus. According to one study on the effects glutathione has on immunity, glutathione helped reduce oxidative stress by either stimulating or reducing the body’s immunological response.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutoimmune diseases attack the mitochondria in specific cells. Glutathione works to protect cell mitochondria by eliminating free radicals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-term high blood sugar is associated with reduced amounts of glutathione. This can lead to oxidative stress and tissue damage. A study found that dietary supplementation with cysteine and glycine boosted glutathione levels. It also lowered oxidative stress and damage in people with uncontrolled diabetes, despite high sugar levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlutathione: The Mother of Antioxidants\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere are over 100,000 glutathione citations on PubMed, and research continues worldwide. Interest in this molecule has extended into the general public consciousness. It’s been called both the Superhero of Antioxidants, the Great Protector, and the Mother of Antioxidants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to being an antioxidant, glutathione is also a powerful detoxifier and also plays a major role in immune function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOHS has always known the importance of glutathione and how critical it is to increase amounts in the body. But the research has been very clear that taking glutathione orally has been unsuccessful and possibly even dangerous because you are putting a protein in the body that if not accepted could be looked at as an invader.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur glutathione is made up of 3 amino acids, glutamine, cysteine and glycine. We’ve solved the potential health dangers by creating a phenomenal absorption by using tri-peptide glutathione in a special citrus carrier and effervescent delivery system. 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It’s involved in your immune system, plays a role in bone strength, reducing tumor growth, reducing your chances of developing cancer, MS, and even diabetes. It’s linked to protecting you from heart disease, weight gain, depression, and so much more. To put it simply: vitamin D helps you from head to toe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis flip side of this is the average levels of Vitamin D have dropped over the past decade to the point that, according to a recent study, 77% of Americans have insufficient amounts. Obesity is one of the reasons for this increase because fat retains Vitamin D, making it less available to the rest of the body. Fat cells are notorious for stealing nutrients from all over the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s also one other link to this deficiency, and that’s how vitamin D works in conjunction with vitamin K2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eVitamin K2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eVitamin K2 is an important accompaniment to Vitamin D, without which Vitamin D cannot work properly. And the form of K2 is critical. Only the MK-7 form lasts a long time in the bloodstream. The MK-4 version is a synthetic product that lasts only a third as long as MK-7, which comes only from whole foods. Any high potency Vitamin D formula without vitamin K2 in MK-7 form can create deficiencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin K2 mainly works to keep blood vessels free of calcium buildup and ensures calcium is used in the bones. It helps protect you from osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, and more. Teaming up with vitamin D, they activate what’s called the Matrix GLA Protein (MGP), which helps clear calcium deposits out of your arteries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, even if you do get ample sunshine, you can become vitamin D deficient if you don’t have enough vitamin K2 to back it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eVitamin K1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis nutrient plays a vital role in blood clotting, bone metabolism and regulating blood calcium levels. While K2 is found in fermented foods and produced by gut bacteria, K1 is found in vegetables, especially leafy green vegetables.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhile there’s this fear of taking in too much vitamin A, you still need it on a daily basis. It is one of the essential vitamins you have to get from food. Vitamin A helps protect your eyes from night blindness and age-related decline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt also supports a healthy immune system and has been shown to help protect from certain cancers. In observational studies, eating higher amounts of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene has been linked to a decreased risk of certain types of cancer, including Hodgkin's lymphoma, as well as cervical, lung and bladder cancer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin A is tied to bone health. It is necessary for proper bone growth and development, helping reduce the risk of fractures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834385256750,"sku":"619587048116","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/Essential-Ingredient-DAK1K2-2023.png?v=1721321994"},{"product_id":"essential-magnesium","title":"Essential Magnesium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone Suffering from Anxiety, Migraines, Chronic Pain, Heart Disease or Even Diabetes Might Be Low in Magnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMagnesium is an essential mineral that helps your body function properly, especially your muscular system, bones, and nervous system. Research published in Nutrition Reviews found magnesium deficiencies to be present in approximately 50% of people in the United States. Older adults are more vulnerable to magnesium deficiency. Women are also at higher risk for low magnesium, especially with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms of magnesium deficiency may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLoss of appetite\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNausea\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTingling and muscle cramps and contractions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAbnormal heart rhythms\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDamage to nerve cells, which can lead to depression\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMagnesium is found in large amounts in natural, unprocessed foods. The best sources of magnesium include foods that contain dietary fiber, such as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003edark green, leafy vegetables\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003enuts and seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eseaweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ebeans and lentils\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ewhole, unrefined grains\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003efish, especially halibut\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe challenge is getting quality food full of quality essential vitamins and minerals. There have been recalls galore on food as of late, even romaine lettuce, making it a huge challenge to gain access to nutritious foods. Even if the food isn’t being recalled, chances are it’s farmed from overworked soil that’s been depleted of nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagnesium glycinate has been shown to have a variety of benefits, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA calming effect on your brain due to the presence of glycine.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHelp relieve anxiety and promote better sleep.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHelp keep bones strong by maintaining healthy bone density.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHelp control blood sugar in people with diabetes and may lower the risk of developing diabetes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDecreases abnormal heart rhythms.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMagnesium is involved in more than 300 different enzyme-related reactions in your body’s cells. Magnesium helps calm your brain and allow you to sleep better because it plays a key role in regulating the body's stress-response system, and hormones that elevate or diminish stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInsomnia is a common symptom of magnesium deficiency. Magnesium plays a role in supporting deep, restorative sleep by maintaining healthy levels of GABA, a neurotransmitter that promotes sleep. Maintaining healthy magnesium levels often leads to deeper, more sound sleep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, when it comes to bone health, magnesium plays a critical role in bone formation, and in maintaining bone density. It helps the body effectively use calcium, vitamin D, etc to build strong bones. Higher magnesium intake is linked to greater bone density.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagnesium plays a major role in heart health because it regulates muscle function. Considering your heart beats nonstop, until your time on this world is up, magnesium helps the heart maintain a healthy rhythm. It also helps regulate blood pressure and the production of cholesterol. High dietary magnesium intake is linked to significantly reduced mortality in people who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, magnesium plays a role in regulating blood sugar, and in metabolizing glucose. Low magnesium levels in the body are linked to insulin resistance. Among people with type 2 diabetes, 25-38% are also deficient in magnesium, according to research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, one nutrient strongly affecting you from head to toe. That’s why the call it essential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Harris’s Essential Magnesium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAs many of you are aware, Dr. Marc Harris ND has added his methylation expertise to the supplement world, specifically through Optimal Health Systems, a company I have yet to see match in purity and potency, and producing life-changing results. Dr. Harris’s Essential Magnesium is following suit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, if you have any patients struggling with sleep, weak bones, heart problems or even type 2 diabetes, Essential Magnesium might be the missing puzzle piece stopping them from achieving optimal health. It’s a chelated form and methylated, meaning it’s as bioavailable as it gets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834385322286,"sku":"619587048123","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/Essential-Ingredient-Magnesium-2023.png?v=1724980076"},{"product_id":"essential-nadh-dim","title":"Essential NADH+DIM","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProtect Your Brain from the Negative Effects of Stress\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStress on the brain affects your thought process and memory. This spills over into mood and elevated inflammatory markers (the common theme among disease, including mental decline, like Alzheimer’s).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow, your brain isn’t just this intricately folded network of tissue. There are a lot of moving parts, many of them not visible to the naked eye. Your brain will shut down sections of this neural orchestra when suffering from chronic stress. When this happens, your brain is just surviving, instead of remembering.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLongterm, this means your brain rewires itself to cope with chronic stress. Some parts of your brain grow stronger to cope while other critical elements grow weaker. Here are the core things that happen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMemory function changes (you grow more forgetful because your brain needs to survive instead of remember)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe amygdala steers the neural ship (this feeds into poor memory)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour brain loses neuroplasticity and becomes rigid\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou develop neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Prion, etc.)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeally, you want everything to be balanced, to be structured and wired the way nature intended your brain to function. This makes you a healthier, happier person and your risk for disease is significantly reduced.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen chronic stress deals damage, it takes extra work to heal your brain. There are key nutrients to help accomplish this. However, in order for them to induce any lasting healing, you need to take steps to reduce and manage your stressors.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStrategies to Preserve Your Brain and Your Sanity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe following is a list of ideas and suggestions to help you get stress under control:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGo to counseling\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrioritize sleep\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnplug from technology\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImplement organizational strategies\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTake a much-needed vacation\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImprove dietary habits and minimize caffeine intake\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are things in your life causing you stress, but what’s in your control that you can change for the better? Not sure how to be objective or constructive? Seek professional help or talk to a friend\/family member that can be honest and helpful. Don’t go it alone if you don’t have to.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSometimes one of the most therapeutic things you can do is cease the habits and routines that induce stress, namely taking a break from your computer and phone, or even take the time to enjoy a change of scenery. Getting out of that rut can refresh you and help you take an objective look at your life.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI’ve taken the time to have this section because it runs parallel to treating subluxations. If we have a patient with a bad back, we can do adjustments every day for them, but nothing’s going to stick of said patient doesn’t make any lifestyle changes that promote a stronger back and getting that adjustment to hold.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe same goes for brain and mental health. Patients have to take the time to invest in their brain and mental wellbeing if the best whole food supplements in the world are going to make a lasting difference.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYes, patients need adequate nutrition and often a therapeutic dose of supplementation to induce a healthy change, but the bottom line is chronic stress won’t end because of a pill. It ends because of personal growth and change (aided by supplementation as necessary).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNADH on the Brain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpeaking of supplementation, research shows NADH can be a huge help with stress and brain health and healing. Data suggests it protects brain cells, increases brain energy, and stimulates neurotransmitters.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNADH repairs cell and DNA damage by aiding in boosting the production of Nitric Oxide (NO) which relaxes blood vessels in your brain, thus increasing blood flow. NADH also acts as an antioxidant, helping eliminate free radicals that damage brain cells.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNADH provides electrons for ATP synthesis that fuels mitochondria in brain cells. Low levels of NADH result in brain fog, slow mental processing, and cognitive decline.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn one double-blind, placebo-controlled study researchers did a 3-month trial with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients. 86 patients were chosen to receive either 20 mg of NADH daily or a placebo for the first 2-months. Mean age of the participants was 47 years.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe study measured the intensity of fatigue, functional performance, mood state, functional impact of fatigue, quality of life, sleep quality, and exercise capacity. Each was measured prior to the study. And then at 30, 60 and 90 days of treatment.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe study found that oral administration of NADH resulted in decreased anxiety and maximum heart rate.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNADH affects cognitive function by stimulating the production of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. These neurotransmitters are involved in memory, learning, cognition, recall, and mood.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStudies show that NADH may be low in those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). So researchers in Spain set out to evaluate the efficacy of supplementing NADH in those with CFS.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe research team recruited 86 CFS patients with a mean age of 47 years to take part in a 3-month double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The patients were given 20 mg of NADH or a placebo for 2 months.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe team found that those using NADH experienced a significant decrease in anxiety symptoms. And maximum heart rate dropped.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDr. Harris Essential NADH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEssential NADH+DIM is a stable and bioavailable coenzyme that helps promote cellular energy production, provides nutritional neurotransmitter support and enhances cognitive function. 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The research-proven phytonutrients--along with many others--make this formula extremely effective and popular for the nutritional support of eye health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, over 24.4 million Americans have cataracts, 2.7 million have glaucoma, over 34 million have myopia, and 7.7 million have diabetic retinopathy (The number of people in the United States with diabetes is increasing. More than 29 million Americans have diabetes. Diabetes affects 12.3% of adults age 20 and older).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily 150 million Americans spend over $15 billion annually on corrective eyewear, and close to a million undergo surgery to correct vision every year. America has an eye health problem. The main culprit? Technology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology and Your Eyes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe mere mortals have come to find ourselves in front of computers, televisions, and smartphones almost every waking moment of our lives. Easily 50% of people who work at a computer all day struggle with eye strain with symptoms including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBlurry vision\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDry, itchy, or red eyes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDouble vision\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHeadaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUnlike other types of light, the eye’s cornea and lens cannot block or reflect blue light. Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, with about 200,000 cases reported per year cannot be cured, although it can be treated with glasses, medications or laser surgery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcessive time in front of screens can lead to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLoss of focus flexibility\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNearsightedness\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEye fatigue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRetinal damage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSleep troubles (due to blue light)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse those blue light filters, reduce glare, and remember to give your eyes a break.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Best Nutrients for Healthy Eyes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYour eyes are very complex organs that need a variety of nutrients to stay healthy and function properly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZeaxanthin and Lutein - Available evidence demonstrates that lutein and zeaxanthin are widely distributed in a number of body tissues and are uniquely concentrated in the retina and lens, indicating that each has a possible specific function in these two vital ocular tissues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost epidemiological studies and clinical trials support the notion that lutein and zeaxanthin have a potential role in the prevention and treatment of certain eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, cataract and retinitis pigmentosa. The biological mechanisms for the protective effects of these carotenoids may include powerful blue light filtering activities and antioxidant properties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin E - Many eye conditions are believed to be associated with oxidative stress. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that helps protect your eye cells from damage by free radicals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne seven-year study in 3,640 people with AMD showed that taking 400 IU of vitamin E and several other nutrients in a daily supplement called AREDS reduced the risk of progressing to advanced stages by 25%. In addition, some studies suggest that diets high in vitamin E may help prevent age-related cataracts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurmeric - In the last 50 years, in vitro and in vivo experiments supported the main role of polyphenols and curcumin for the prevention and treatment of many different inflammatory diseases and tumors. Curcumin, from the plant turmeric, inhibits all known markers of inflammation, including those connected with eye diseases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen tea extract EGCG - EGCG, from green tea, hits all known markers of oxidative stress. Researchers say the compounds responsible for many of the health benefits of green tea are capable of penetrating the tissues of the eyes and have antioxidant activity there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearchers say catechins are among a number of antioxidants, including vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, and zeaxanthin, thought to help protect the delicate tissues of the eye from glaucoma and other eye diseases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSulforaphane glucosinolate - RPE cells have been shown to play a crucial role in defenses against photoreceptor damage by absorbing and filtering light, scavenging free radicals, and removing lipids, proteins, and DNA damaged by photo oxidation. 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Polysaccharides are all over biology and used in hydrolysis, glycogenesis, glycosylation, and glycogenolysis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolysaccharides are considered to be classic T-cell-independent antigens that do not elicit cell-mediated immune responses. Rather, most bacterial polysaccharides elicit humoral immunity that results in the induction of low-affinity immunoglobulin M (IgM) and some IgG antibodies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Fungal Friends\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOne such “shroom” is Lion’s Mane. It’s rich in beta-glucans, which are responsible for immuno-modulating antioxidants and neuro-protective chemicals, providing nutritional aid against cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Lion’s Mane is shown to have a positive impact on something called nerve growth factor, improving the development and function of nerves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReishi mushrooms are packed with polysaccharides associated with supporting immune function, improved sleep, and reduced stress and fatigue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCordyceps sinensis is a wormy-looking mushroom and the most expensive mushroom in the world costing over $20,000 per kilogram, sold almost exclusively in Asia. It is a rare combination of a caterpillar and a mushroom and found at high altitudes in the Himilayan Plateau.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCordyceps has been shown to improve lung capacity and increase energy by increasing ATP production, helping boost energy and stamina. 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In addition, resveratrol also inhibited autoantibody production by plasma cells, which are key factors in the progression of some autoimmune diseases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a big deal since autoimmune diseases are a leading cause of death, disability and discomfort worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother study out of Austria in 2013 (Biochimica et Biophysica Acta General Subjects) took 10 volunteers and measured the amount of certain key hormones, in particular TNF-alpha and IL-10 after taking 5 g of resveratrol. The results demonstrated that the individuals had increased levels of TNF-alpha in monocyte cells from their blood, after the cells were stimulated with bacteria. 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Optimal Health Systems has thoroughly helped Dr. Harris formulate the best resveratrol supplement you could ask for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the help of Doug Grant’s patented nutrients in the Opti-Blend delivery system, Essential Resveratrol is a highly bioavailable whole food form of resveratrol that has been shown to provide an immune boost and act as a free radical scavenger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe resveratrol in this formula is sourced from the root of Japanese knotweed and an alcohol-free red wine extract. 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It is also an effective anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEssential Zinc provides a chelated, high bioavailable form called zinc bisglycinate chelate, which has been shown to provide nutrition for proper growth, maintenance, and repair of the human body. This can lead to healthy skin, healthy physical development and healing, and reduce inflammation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834385813806,"sku":"619587048109","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/Essential-Ingredient-Zinc-2024.png?v=1726109434"},{"product_id":"opti-adrenal","title":"Opti-Adrenal","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WA-19YMeDSk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen title=\"Opti-Adrenal Whole Food Supplement | OHS\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eJust Like Muscles, Adrenal Glands Can Get Fatigued from Overuse\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHow can you tell if your adrenal glands are fatigued? Answer the following questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDo you eat products containing white flour and refined sugars?\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAre you exposed to physical or emotional stress?\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDo you drink caffeinated beverages?\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDo you use foods or beverages to increase your energy levels during the day?\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDo you smoke or use recreational drugs?\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDo you notice that you need more stimulants to achieve a desired level of energy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you answered \"yes\" to any of these questions, then your lifestyle is affecting the functioning of the adrenal glands. Think you can just wait it out and let your adrenals recover on their own? Think again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen your adrenal glands work overtime for too long, the following symptoms may develop:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBreakdown of healthy muscle and\/or bone tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eImpeded cellular healing and\/or regeneration \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eImpaired mental functioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDigestive problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWeakened immune function\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSluggish endocrine function\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAdrenal fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eKey Adrenal-Restoring Nutrients in Therapeutic Doses\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTo help your adrenals get ahead without having to make any drastic lifestyle changes, sometimes the best thing you can do is give yourself a therapeutic dose of nutrients. 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A deficiency in this nutrient can blunt an overactive cortisol response to stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpti-Adrenal provides over 1000% of pantothenic acid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePredigested Glandulars\u003c\/em\u003e - Using the logic of treating like with like, this formula contains a potent blend of the glandulars parotid, spleen, thymus, and adrenal tissue to help the adrenal glands bounce back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834385977646,"sku":"645871744006","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/OPTI-Ingredient-Adrinal-2023.png?v=1718747250"},{"product_id":"opti-enviro-detox","title":"Opti-Enviro Detox","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RsiZfKAAFB4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen title=\"Homeopathic Detox Formulas | Whole Food Supplements | OHS\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA xenobiotic is a man-made material that is foreign to the body. Xenobiotic remedies, which are sometimes called isodes, detoxodes or homochords, are homeopathic reductions of foreign botanical, zoological, or chemical substances. Optimal Health Systems’ xenobiotics are designed to assist with detoxification. Each xenobiotic provides an array of isodes and other attenuated agents, along with classical and non-classical remedies. Potencies of individual agents range from (12X) to (30X) to (60X) as appropriate for the desired action of the formula.Detoxification\u003cbr\u003eDetoxification is a process that begins with understanding the body’s equilibrium mechanisms and assisting or strengthening them in very specific ways. As a patient progresses through the process, as described below:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Identify and remove the toxins and\/or the obstacles to healing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Gathering patient history, conducting various tests, and addressing emotional factors may all be valuable in preparing for detoxification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Improve how your body removes toxins so you can provide increased energy for repair. Exercise and stimulation of the autonomic nervous system may be helpful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Balance and strengthen the patient’s system so it can tolerate the stress of detoxification. Detoxifying causes stress on the body and may result in temporary worsening of symptoms. Consider pairing with Opti-Adrenal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Improve drainage to assist with toxin excretion via the kidneys, liver, blood, lungs, lymph, skin, and digestive tract. Spinal adjustments, fascial release, foot baths, far infrared saunas and visceral manipulation may be beneficial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Draw out toxins by supporting and mobilizing the immune system. OHS Formulas’ xenobiotics serve this function by providing a blueprint for the body and thereby assisting with recognizing foreign substances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. After detoxification, re-strengthen the patient’s systems by supplementing specific nutrition as your testing indicates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. Restore, stimulate, and regenerate previously stressed organs or systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ingredients in this formula have been proven to improve energy and repair at the cellular level, improve toxin drainage through your liver, kidneys, blood, lung, lymph, skin and digestive tract. They also support and mobilize your immune system while restoring stressed organs and systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834386010414,"sku":"645871744037","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/OPTI-WEB-EnviroDetox-2023.png?v=1698179259"},{"product_id":"opti-brain","title":"Opti-Brain","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gMiQPHVUkuU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen title=\"Opti-Brain Whole Food Supplement | OHS\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eWe live in an interesting age where the very things we invent to make our lives easier and safer often seem to do the exact opposite. The more safety features a car comes loaded with, the more crashes we humans get into (people get lazier, thinking the car will keep them safe), cell phones keep our days organized, yet we seem to forget more and more things (we’re actually overloading ourselves), and even the internet presents an abundance of information, yet society couldn’t be more misinformed or misled (everyone thinks they're an expert).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll this and more impacts our brain and cognition one way or another. The world we live in truly shapes our brain. The inverse is also true. And while many of us would agree this is a wonderful time to be alive, our lives don’t come without caveats. Both our mental and cognitive need a little extra TLC. If we neglect it, there are consequences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Consequences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMental fatigue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eInfo-mania\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMental disorders\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCognitive disorders (Dementia, Alzheimer’s)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTotal reprogramming of human behavior\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDecline in critical thinking\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLearning difficulties\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMemory decline\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDo you have to give up your cell and delete your email account to save you from a grim future? While putting some modest limits on screen time is hugely beneficial, there’s hope for not having to undergo a major lifestyle overhaul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eTechnology and the Brain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTo fully understand the real concern for all the doom and gloom, and to fully understand and appreciate the solution I will go over later in this puzzle piece, it would help to go over the relationship between technology and your brain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnology affects our memory, our attention, what we focus on and our sleep cycles. A study using neuroimaging of frequent Internet users showed twice as much activity in the prefrontal cortex compared to sporadic users. This means we’re not retaining much of the mountain of information; just skimming and moving on. This is the part of the brain that is used for short-term memory and quick decision-making.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a study titled Digital Technology and Student Cognitive Development: The Neuroscience of the University Classroom, conducted by J. Michael Cavanaugh, et. al., they said, “While screen technology may offer select cognitive benefits, there is mounting evidence in the cognitive neuroscience literature that digital technology is restructuring the way our students read and think, and not necessarily for the better. Rather, emerging research regarding intensive use of digital devices suggests something more closely resembling a Faustian quandary: Certain cognitive skills are gained while other “deep thinking” capabilities atrophy as a result of alterations in the neural circuitry.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn other words, our brains are doing their best to change to keep up with the world. This takes a nutritional toll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eThe Nutrients We’re Burning Through\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhile there is a host of nutrients your brain needs in varying amounts to maintain optimal health and function, there are the big three: omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids and vitamin E.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour brain consists of 60% fatty tissue. As people age, nerve cells shrink, the blood supplies to the brain decline, and inflammation is far more common. The brain then produces smaller quantities of key messenger chemicals called neurotransmitters. At some point, communication between cells becomes less smooth and your memory skills suffer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso as you age, nerve cells in your brain have a progressively harder time protecting themselves from free radicals. Almost all fruits, vegetables, and herbs contain flavonoids, which have been found to have many health benefits. Studies show flavonoids help your brain fight aging by increasing the number of connections between neurons, to disrupting the development of amyloid plaques that clog the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou have probably already heard about vitamin E and its powerful antioxidant capabilities. Your brain is a big fan of this nutrient. Several studies have found that vitamin E delays the progression of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. In a 2014 study published in the American Heart Association’s journal, “Stroke”, researchers found that vitamin E may protect the brain from developing white matter lesions, which have been linked to increased stroke risk, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eThe Solution to Optimal Brain Health\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNeuroplasticity is the brain's ability to recognize and form neural connections, especially in response to learning and recovering from injury. It’s what keeps a brain nimble and alert.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpti-Brain™ provides the nutrients to improve neuroplasticity. Its ingredients also improve mental clarity, boost ability to focus, improve concentration, increase alertness and energy, raise intelligence, boost memory, and improve mood by increasing dopamine and serotonin levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eThe Core Ingredients\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOpti-Brain contains the big three: omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids and vitamin E, in addition to so many more research-backed nutrients in therapeutic doses. The older you are and the longer it’s been since the last time you’ve addressed brain health, the more your brain needs these nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBACOPA HERB has been shown to have both short-term and long-term use effects. In short-term, it boosts brain health, focus, and attention, along with level out anxiety, depression, and regulate dopamine. It has been used in the past to treat memory loss and ADHD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHOLINE is an essential nutrient that turns into acetylcholine, the learning neurotransmitter improves, which leads to improvements in memory and mood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDMAE is the building block for acetylcholine. Without it, your body wouldn’t receive any signals in the brain or nervous system. It pairs very well with choline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHUPERZINE A inhibits an enzyme that degrades acetylcholine. This defense allows for boosts a wide range of functions, including mental clarity, concentration, information retention, and neuroplasticity (meaning your neurons keep on forming new links) by increasing acetylcholine levels in your brain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL-THEANINE is an amino acid extracted from green tea leaves. It quickly increases dopamine and serotonin levels, helping you generally feel happier. L-Theanine has the rare ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, meaning it gets directly into your brain, instead of you having to wait for it to circulate through your system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL-TYROSINE has been proven to help fight symptoms of depression while improving mood, focus, and energy. It might be the answer you need to help you find the motivation to dissipate that dark cloud looming over your head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDelivering the Best\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAs always, my ingredients through the OHS line come from whole foods and organic minerals. You won’t have the same side effect concerns as with synthetic ingredients. The formulas are also taken a step further than anyone on the market with the patented predigestion process Opti-Blend™. 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Our products are 3rd party tested to ensure their safety, efficacy, and purity. Opti-Glandulars is formulated with an enzyme blend to increase nutrient absorption and utilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport Optimal Health and Healing With Opti-Glandular\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGlandular supplementation is a powerful way to naturally boost your body's own production of important hormones and enzymes. 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Instead, addressing the root cause of the hormonal imbalance is the key to maintaining homeostasis within the endocrine system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEven though they are needed in minute amounts, B vitamins are nutrients that have an integral part in cellular respiration. Unfortunately, the symptoms of vitamin B deficiency may not show up for years and may have mistakenly been diagnosed for other conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAccording to Dr. Richard Murray, a biochemical researcher, \"A classical symptom of B complex deficiency, which has reached chronicity, is a constant feeling that something dreadful is about to happen. However, the first and most common complaint, especially among women, is depression and the tendency to cry without any particular reason.\" He has also found a remarkable association between chronic fatigue syndrome and a lack of vitamin B complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eResearch conducted at Tufts University suggests that mental dexterity is affected when blood levels of various B vitamins fall at the lower end of the \"normal\" ranges. A severe deficiency does not have to be present for memory impairment to occur. Studies have shown that individuals taking B vitamin supplements demonstrated significant improvements in memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUnlike other female-oriented formulas, Opti-Female gives your body all the known research-backed nutrients that support hormonal balance. These ingredients allow your system to decide what it needs to use. It’s become a huge relief for [women and their families] across the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhether you are old or young--from adolescence to menopause--this formula is useful for almost all hormonal issues a woman can face, including PMS, bloating, cramping, irregular cycles, food cravings, hot flashes, mood swings, and fatigue. It contains a unique blend of potent herbs that support the reproductive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOpti-Female provides 100% RDA of a whole food vitamin B complex in just one capsule from whole food sources and glandulars. This helps improve energy levels, neuromuscular function, regulate blood pressure, and helps reduce premature aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOpti-Female provides an extensive combination of herbs and glandulars that work synergistically to benefit the female body. 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The GI tract serves as a physical barrier that prevents potentially harmful substances, pathogenic microorganisms, and undigested proteins from entering the body. This multi-functional organ contains a significant amount of immune tissue, produces protective antibodies, and also plays a role in detoxification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeeping our GI tract intact is crucial to maintaining our health and well-being. Permeability is key to the function of the GI tract; it must be permeable enough to allow vital nutrients through, but not too permeable to allow unwanted substances into the bloodstream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany factors affect GI permeability in a negative way, including alcohol, drugs, toxins, oxidative stress, pathogenic microorganisms, and even the immune response itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGI tract cells divide rapidly, and the gastrointestinal epithelium is literally replaced every three to six days. This fundamental process requires a significant amount of energy and nutrients, as well as a balanced and thriving ora of beneficial microorganisms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOPTI-GI™ contains a complementary blend of nutrients, herbs, and a probiotic yeast to support the integrity, health, and metabolism of the gastrointestinal tract.* It also contains immunoglobulins, patented glutamine, special pectin fibers and powerful herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834386239790,"sku":"655705123242","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/OPTI-Ingredient-GI-2023.png?v=1733769540"},{"product_id":"opti-heart","title":"Opti-Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt may be argued that the heart is the most important muscle in the body. you live with it, you can’t live without it. It may beat up to 100,000 times per day, moving up to 2,000 gallons of blood through a “superhighway” of blood vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecialized cells in the heart generate their own electricity and set the pace for its vital rhythm and activity. A healthy heart and circulatory system is an absolute requirement for a healthy body, and statistics tell us that many Americans aren’t maintaining their hearts in peak condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA healthy heart requires an array of nutrients, ample oxygen and energy, and dynamic blood vessels. The heart and blood vessels need to be protected from the adverse effects of metabolic by products (e.g., homocysteine, free radicals, and oxidized LDL cholesterol) and toxins. Getting the right nutrients can support and strengthen your heart and blood vessel superhighway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eResearch Shows Your Heart Needs These 7 Nutrients\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOur heavily processed and synthesized world is taking a major toll on our hearts, creating the need to take extra steps to reach and maintain optimal heart health. Our hearts are getting bombarded by homocysteine, free radicals, and oxidized LDL cholesterol and toxins. This is creating nutrient deficiencies and the recipe for developing diseases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt may be argued that the heart is the most important muscle in the body. You live with it; you can’t live without it. It may beat up to 100,000 times per day, moving up to 2,000 gallons of blood through a “superhighway” of blood vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecialized cells in the heart generate their own electricity and set the pace for its vital rhythm and activity. A healthy heart and circulatory system is an absolute requirement for a healthy body, and statistics tell us that many Americans aren’t maintaining their hearts in peak condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA healthy heart requires an array of nutrients, ample oxygen and energy, and dynamic blood vessels. Getting the right nutrients can support and strengthen your heart and blood vessel superhighway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eGetting the Key Nutrients\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOptimal Longevi-D-K2 and Opti-BFF are two perfect choices when it comes to heart health. Longevi offers core nutrients to maintain a healthy heart, keeping calcium out of your blood and in your bones. Opti-BFF excels at optimizing blood flow, helping your blood vessel superhighway regain and maintain blood vessel flexibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpti-Heart is a therapeutic glandular formula perfect for protecting your heart from metabolic byproducts of our lives and environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpti-Heart’s Key Nutrients\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVitamin C - It is a key component in the production of collagen, the main protein found in blood vessel connective tissue. Prospective studies suggest that 100mg of vitamin C per day can support cardiovascular health. Other studies have provided evidence linking vitamin C to human cardiovascular disease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Analysis of the literature regarding groups at high risk for coronary heart disease reveals that men, the elderly, smokers, diabetics, hypertensives and perhaps oral estrogen-containing contraceptive users have lowered plasma vitamin C levels.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin E - A fat-soluble antioxidant, vitamin E is shown to protect cell membranes and blood vessel endothelium. Vitamin E has been shown to increase oxidative resistance in vitro and prevent atherosclerotic plaque formation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe irony here is that the American Heart Association does not support the use of vitamin E supplements to prevent cardiovascular disease, but recommends eating foods abundant in vitamin E.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis happens because synthetic vitamins aren’t the same as the whole food version, the real deal. So, if you have any patients that express concern over supplementing with vitamin E, explain the drastic difference between synthetic and whole food vitamins and minerals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoQ10, Magnesium \u0026amp; L-Carnitine - These three nutrients play critical roles in helping feed your ever-beating heart energy. Opti-Heart includes a carefully calculated amount of all three for complete nutritional support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoQ10 is naturally present in the human body, with the highest levels in the heart, liver, kidneys, and pancreas. It naturally works as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. One trial found that trial found that CoQ10 supplementation in patients with heart failure not only improved functional capacity, but also significantly reduced cardiovascular events and mortality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagnesium is an essential mineral for many biological processes, including heart function. A growing body of evidence from epidemiological studies, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses have indicated inverse associations between Mg intake and cardiovascular diseases (CVD).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 2017 study concluded that, “High Mg intake is associated with lower risk of major CV risk factors (mainly metabolic syndrome, diabetes and hypertension), stroke and total CVD.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant-based L-carnitine has been shown to be beneficial but studies show that this same nutrient found in red meat has the opposite effect. “According to this work, published online in the journal Nature Medicine, eating red meat delivers L-carnitine to bacteria that live in the human gut. These bacteria digest L-carnitine and turn it into a compound called trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO).”9 Research at the Harvard School of Public Health has shown that people who eat the most processed meats have a higher overall risk of death.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the flip side with plant-based L-carnitine, this nutrient “facilitates transport of long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondrial matrix, triggering cardioprotective effects through reduced oxidative stress, inflammation and necrosis of cardiac myocytes. Additionally, l-carnitine regulates calcium influx, endothelial integrity, intracellular enzyme release and membrane phospholipid content for sustained cellular homeostasis.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlandulars - Opti-Heart takes advantage of including safely sourced heart, spleen, and pituitary extracts from bovine glandulars out of Argentina. Together, they provide a complete array of tissue support for your heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5MTHF), Potassium, Hawthorn Extract, Taurine \u0026amp; L-Arginine - Five key nutrients that have been shown to support blood vessel health and a healthy heart beat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5MTHF helps by lowering homocysteine levels, thus lowering the risk for heart attack, stroke and other degenerative diseases. Hawthorne appears to be a safe, effective, nontoxic agent in the treatment of CVD and ischemic heart disease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Several studies have reported beneficial effects of folates on endothelial function, a surrogate end point for cardiovascular risk. Consistently, observational studies have demonstrated an association between folate levels and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudies show that too little potassium can contribute to cardiovascular disease. Getting potassium to optimal levels can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. A research team led by Dr. Yabing Chen at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Birmingham VA Medical Center found that a high-potassium diet reduced calcification and stiffness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaurine can improve lipid profile, lower BP, and act as an antioxidant and act as an effective anti-inflammatory agent.5 This nutrient is shown to help reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Studies show it reduces high blood pressure by decreasing the resistance to blood flow in your blood vessel walls. It may also minimize nerve impulses in your brain that increase blood pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL-arginine further helps improve blood flow, especially in your heart. A 2016 study conducted by Zahra Bahadoran, et al concluded, “Higher intake of plant derived L-arginine may have a protective effect whereas animal-derived L-arginine may be a risk factor for development of hypertension and CHD events.”6 Opti-Heart’s L-arginine is sourced purely from plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe takeaway: Getting the right nutrients can support and strengthen your heart and blood vessel superhighway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhen to Take Opti-Heart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOPTI-HEART provides micronutrients, antioxidants, amino acids, herbs, and glandulars to help support heart health. The glandulars in the formula give Opti-Heart that push needed to elevate it to therapeutic level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis formula contains key nutrients like vitamin C, E and Selenium with a total of 14 research-backed ingredients shown to have a positive impact on heart health. By extracting nutrients, enzymes, hormones and so on from the glands, these ingredients help replace what your body isn’t producing efficiently on its own. 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Doctors around the world prescribed antibiotics for viral infections and the human race has paid the price in the form of nightmare bacteria, misinformation, malpractice, and defenseless immune systems. Society has tunnel-visioned having a pill for every ill while Mother Nature jumps up and down in the background, waving immune-boosting and virus-fighting nutrients in vain. The reality is, natural sources have so much to offer to combat illness, both bacterial and viral.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe right way is, essentially, to constantly offer your body protection by eating food rich in immune-boosting nutrients. There are essential vitamins and minerals that keep your system firing at full steam, along with vegetarian sources and pure, potent glandulars proven to give the tools your body needs to fight off viral invaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEssential Immune System Vitamins and Minerals\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will always want to prioritize eating well, getting exercise, adequate sleep, and taking time to manage stress. A poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, insufficient sleep and chronic stress all are proven to make you more susceptible to illness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a variety of nutrients that have been proven--through double-blind studies--to boost your immune system. And there are also vitamins and minerals your body needs more of when cold and flu season arrives. These include vitamins A, C, D3, B6, calcium, magnesium, zinc and manganese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe above nutrients don’t directly attack viruses but they are what your cells need to maintain peak function during times of stress. They are all used in overall body function. If these needs aren’t met, then pumping your body full of other virus-fighting nutrients isn’t going to be as effective and chances are you’re going to feel tired all the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor example, vitamin A helps your immune system stay strong, along with help various organs work properly. Magnesium helps your body from head to toe. Every last cell in your body uses it for countless functions, including repair and energy production. And then there’s calcium, which isn’t just for bones. Research shows your body uses calcium to trigger the healing process when a virus or bacteria harms your body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNature's Immune Health Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are immune-boosting and virus-fighting nutrients found in nature all over the globe, but research shows that a handful of them, in particular, excel at protecting you from illness. These include L-lysine, green tea, elderberry, olive leaf, garlic, licorice root, astragalus root, glucan, and pomegranate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntioxidants play a huge role in keeping you healthy. Their sole purpose is to keep your body balanced at the molecular level as they fight free radicals, which are an unavoidable part of life. Merely breathing creates free radicals. Supplementing with nutrients like green tea, elderberry, and pomegranate can keep those free radicals in line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL-Lysine - L-lysine is an amino acid that has anti-viral properties and is used extensively in alternative treatments to viral concerns, like cold sores and the complex surrounding them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen Tea - Polyphenols, potent plant antioxidants, are what's believed to give green tea its immune-boosting effects. One laboratory study suggested that a particular type of polyphenols called catechins may kill influenza viruses. It also acts as a natural anti-inflammatory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAstragalus Root - Aastragalus root is shown to increase white blood cells, along with help kill viruses and bad bacteria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGarlic - A natural antimicrobial and antiviral nutrient.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlive Leaf - This nutrient has been used for centuries. 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Innate immunity is the resistance we are born with, and adaptive immunity is the immunity that we acquire naturally when we are exposed to viruses, bacteria, other microorganisms, and toxins, or when we are vaccinated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntibodies retain long-term memories of invaders they have faced, so there are many lifestyle changes and dietary changes that can enhance immune function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour skin is your first barrier against unfriendly invasions. Mucus secretions, including tears, gastric acid secretions, and saliva from the parotid gland, are part of this as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe immune system defends the body against unfriendly microorganisms. The thymus, parotid, lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, skin, and tonsils all play essential roles in supporting its integrity. The active soldiers that maintain immune system activity include specialized white blood cells, lymphocytes, phagocytes, killer T-cells, antibodies, interferon, and lactoferrin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpti-Immune VRL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpti-Immune-VRL contains nutrients, herbs and predigested glandulars that research shows nutritionally supports your immune system. This blend is predigested through Opti-Blend, making it up to 300% more bioavailable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpti-Immune VRL contains a special blend of nutrients that help nutritionally support the elimination of viruses. The ingredients provide a natural yet powerful, holistic boost to your body’s defenses, utilizing predigested green tea, elderberry, olive leaf, and garlic to fight off viruses and bacteria. 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The main job of the respiratory system is to move fresh air in and get waste gases out—a process called gas exchange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the cellular level, oxygen molecules are exchanged for carbon dioxide. The bloodstream then carries this waste product back to the lungs where it is removed from the bloodstream and eliminated via exhalation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to gas exchange, the respiratory system performs other important functions, including bringing inhaled air to the proper body temperature, moisturizing the air to the right humidity, and protecting the body from harmful substances by eliminating them through coughing, sneezing, and filtering. The respiratory system also facilitates the sense of smell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Lungs Under Attack\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWith every breath, your respiratory system is working to maintain proper pH balance by moderating the level of carbon dioxide in your body. Your lungs filter out small blood clots and air bubbles as they can. They also aid heart function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLung also play a role in immune function, protecting you from particles you inhale, along with infectious microbes. Sometimes you cough stuff out. The rest of the time your digestive system takes over and destroys particles and microbes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith all that being said, the contemporary world has placed your lungs and the rest of your respiratory system under constant bombardment from pollution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople afflicted with asthma is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 12 people in the U.S. has asthma, or about 25 million people. And the rate appears to be on the rise. From 2001 to 2011, the CDC says the number of Americans with asthma grew by 28%.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd new research presented at this year's American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) annual meeting shows that scientists are seeing a corresponding rise in allergy rates as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From 1976 to 1994, positive allergy skin tests in people with asthma increased significantly,\" said Leonard Bielory, M.D., an ACAAI fellow. \"Not only have we found the number of asthma sufferers allergic to cats has more than doubled, but those with asthma are also 32 percent more likely to be allergic to cats than those without asthma.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rise in allergies and asthma may also be due to an increase in airborne pollens, climate changes that trigger a rise in pollen levels, the energy-proofing of indoor home and work spaces, urban air pollution, or the overuse of antibiotics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn top of all that, the prevalence of nonsmokers with COPD has been increasing, according to a study performed by the American College of Chest Physicians. Researchers examined 180 nonsmoking patients with COPD between the years of 2016 and 2018 and presented the findings at the CHEST congress back in April 2019. Forty six percent of patients had exposure to biomass gas, while 26% had exposure to toxic gases. These results support that exposure to biomass fuel is a major contributing factor to COPD and a higher risk among the rural population.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther major respiratory illnesses include chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and pleural infection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eKey Nutrients for Optimal Lung Health\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJust like your heart, your lungs have a key set of nutrients that help you get the most out of every breath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/em\u003e - This essential nutrients acts as a natural beta carotene. Vitamin A is essential for growth and development of cells and tissues. Vitamin A plays a substantial role in the respiratory epithelium and the lung. During moderate vitamin A deficiency, the incidence for diseases of the respiratory tract is considerably increased and repeated respiratory infections. Supplementing with vitamin A is shown to reduce the risk of developing related diseases and optimize the health of mucus membranes, which your lungs use to protect them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelect Vitamins \u0026amp; Minerals\u003c\/em\u003e - This formula provides vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, iodine and manganese for overall immune health and optimal body function. They are all parts of the intricate puzzle connected to your lungs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIodine plays a critical role in protecting your body from toxins. Magnesium is involved in countless bodily functions, including regulating muscle and nerve function, and blood pressure. 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Together, they provide a complete array of tissue support for your lungs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Chinese medicine, the lung refers to the whole respiratory system and includes the nose and sinuses. Since most human energy is derived from oxygen in the air, the lung is primarily responsible for physical vitality and is said to govern qi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOral ingestion of animal glandular material is though to strengthen the corresponding human gland by increasing its tone, function, and\/or activity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpti-Lung\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe glandulars in the formula give Opti-Lung that push needed to elevate it to therapeutic level. By extracting nutrients, enzymes, hormones and so on from the glands, these ingredients help replace what your body isn’t producing efficiently on its own. 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The more healthy stem cells you have circulating in your body, the healthier you are in general.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLithium is the game-changer and the most recently added ingredient. Over a thousand studies have confirmed its ability to promote the growth of new stem cells, thus leading to the ability to inhibit neurological decay and dysfunction. Studies have shown overwhelmingly positive results when using lithium to treat bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s, stroke, and more. It has also been proven to reduce the risk of dementia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou have stem cells inside your bone marrow waiting to be activated and sent to replace aging, as well as damaged and unhealthy tissues. When the body suffers tissue damage, lack of oxygen, or infection, large cells are called out of the bone marrow seeking to find and repair the damaged tissues. 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Optimal Health Systems’ xenobiotics are designed to assist with detoxification. Each xenobiotic provides an array of isodes and other attenuated agents, along with classical and non-classical remedies. Potencies of individual agents range from (12X) to (30X) to (60X) as appropriate for the desired action of the formula.Detoxification\u003cbr\u003eDetoxification is a process that begins with understanding the body’s equilibrium mechanisms and assisting or strengthening them in very specific ways. As a patient progresses through the process, as described below:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Identify and remove the toxins and\/or the obstacles to healing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Gathering patient history, conducting various tests, and addressing emotional factors may all be valuable in preparing for detoxification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Improve how your body removes toxins so you can provide increased energy for repair. Exercise and stimulation of the autonomic nervous system may be helpful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Balance and strengthen the patient’s system so it can tolerate the stress of detoxification. Detoxifying causes stress on the body and may result in temporary worsening of symptoms. Consider pairing with Opti-Adrenal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Improve drainage to assist with toxin excretion via the kidneys, liver, blood, lungs, lymph, skin, and digestive tract. Spinal adjustments, fascial release, foot baths, far infrared saunas and visceral manipulation may be beneficial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Draw out toxins by supporting and mobilizing the immune system. OHS Formulas’ xenobiotics serve this function by providing a blueprint for the body and thereby assisting with recognizing foreign substances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. After detoxification, re-strengthen the patient’s systems by supplementing specific nutrition as your testing indicates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. Restore, stimulate, and regenerate previously stressed organs or systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ingredients in this formula have been proven to improve energy and repair at the cellular level, improve toxin drainage through your liver, kidneys, blood, lung, lymph, skin and digestive tract. 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In a study called “Metabolic, hormonal and immunological associations with global DNA methylation among postmenopausal women”, a group of researchers investigated associations between DNA methylation and dietary factors, sex-steroid hormones, metabolic, lipid, inflammation, immune and one-carbon biomarkers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Our data suggest that one-carbon status may modify the effect of sex hormones and immune markers on global DNA methylation. It may be important for studies investigating the associations between hormones and DNA methylation to examine for possible interactions.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 60% of people in the United States have a genetic mutation that makes it challenging for their bodies to create enough 5-MTHF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eA Brief Breakdown on What Methylation Is\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMethylation is the transfer of four molecules (CH3) from one substance to another, a biochemical process that triggers activity in over 200 body functions, including DNA regulation, cellular energy, and yes, hormone regulation. Methylation controls genetic expression. If you’re not properly methylating nutrients, your body is slowly breaking down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhy Methylation Is Important\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMethylation is so important that Dr. Marc Harris devotes his career to it and has a line of products devoted to the most prominent health issues tied to poor methylation. If your body isn’t methylating, all those critical body functions aren’t happening. It’s like trying to operate a car without turning on the engine. A turn of a key--or lack thereof--changes everything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“DNA methylation has also been recently shown to mediate cell responses to physiological endocrine signals,” said Garcia-Carpizo, et al. “Moreover, alterations of the normal DNA methylation pattern can also contribute to the development of endocrine and metabolic diseases and can explain the relationship between an individual's genetic background, the environment, and disease.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGarcia-Carpizo and crew found that alterations in male reproductive tract development and postpubertal prostatitis could be related to changes in DNMTs expression in the testis and prostate. Furthermore, changes in DNMT1 expression have been shown to contribute to both prostate cancer initiation and promotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecent results suggest that DNMT expression is under hormonal control. For instance, DNMT3A, DNMT3B, and DNMT1 are under the regulation of female sex steroid hormones during the menstrual cycle, and aberrant expression of DNMTs was observed in endometriosis.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Causing Things to Go Wrong\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eResearchers found that chronic exposure to a stress hormone causes modifications to DNA in the brains of mice, prompting changes in gene expression. The new finding provides clues into how chronic stress might affect human behavior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePast studies have found that glucocorticoids alter gene expression in the brain. Genetic variations in Fkbp5 have been associated with posttraumatic stress disorder and mood disorders, which are characterized by abnormal glucocorticoid regulation. These results suggest that methylation of Fkbp5 may play a role in mediating the effects of glucocorticoids on behavior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings That Cause Methylation to Not Happen Efficiently\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHigh stress\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePoor diet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGenetic predisposition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSynthetic medications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEnvironmental factors, like toxins, heavy metals and pesticides\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns You’re Not Methylating Properly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFatigue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMuscle aches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eJoint pain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSinus problems\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHeadaches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDigestive issues\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTrouble sleeping\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSkin problems\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eInability to maintain a healthy weight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAnd more\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eNutrients Your Need to Get Methylated\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOptimal Health Systems has two formulas--Natural Vitality and Female +B--that are potent blends of quality B vitamins. They’re great for maintenance and sustaining balance. Opti-Methyl-B takes a complete array of B vitamins and provides a therapeutic dose to help your body bounce back from severe imbalance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstead of %100 RDA of these nutrients, this formula provides up to 7,000% to galvanize your body back to life at the cellular level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin B12 Methylcobalamin - This nutrient takes up half the volume of ingredients included in Methyl-B, and for good reason. Not only is the number of people deficient in this nutrient getting larger, you naturally become less efficient at absorbing nutrients as you get older. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn top of that, because of increased medication use, the physiological demands of pregnancy and hormones, women are particularly susceptible to lower vitamin B12 concentrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB12 is involved in approximately 100 functions including DNA, RNA, hormones, lipid and protein synthesis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin B1 - This essential vitamin helps prevent complications in the nervous system, brain, muscles, heart, stomach, and intestines. It is also involved in the flow of electrolytes into and out of muscle and nerve cells. When it comes to hormones, your body uses it for mental function and clarity. Without it, you’re going to be moody and possibly suffer from anxiety or depression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin B2 - Vitamin B2 helps break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. It plays a vital role in maintaining the body's energy supply. It helps you absorb and activate iron, folic acid, and vitamins B1, B3 and B6. When it comes to hormones, it helps your adrenal glands produce them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin B6 - Vitamin B6 interacts with both endogenous and exogenous hormones and plays a role in the regulation of anterior pituitary hormones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin B5 - This nutrient plays a critical role in converting food into energy and helping your adrenal glands produce hormones, including the production of fatty acids. Its inclusion in this formula helps support the whole, intricate picture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpti-Methyl-B: Your Therapeutic Dose of Methylated B Vitamins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpti-Methyl-B contains the active organic forms of the B-vitamin spectrum. The Opti-Blend mixture of plant enzymes and probiotics predigests the whole foods while the cultured media creates the methylated high potency B-vitamins found in this formula.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMethylation of B vitamins is a process in which certain molecules, called methyl groups, are added to various constituents of proteins, DNA, and other molecular structures. These are needed to keep them in good working condition. A great example is serotonin, the feel-good chemical. 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This energy is tied to fat burn and maintaining a healthy weight. So, if you are one of the many who just plain can’t seem to shed a single pound no matter what you do, let’s take a look at your mitochondrial integrity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearchers are now exploring the notion that some clues to obesity may be found at the cellular level, specifically in the organelle mitochondria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Mitochondria Influence Your Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAppetite regulation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePromote feelings of fullness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEnergy consumption\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e“Yale research team studied mitochondria in different populations of brain cells known to be involved in the regulation of appetite. The team found that during the transition from a fasting to an over-fed state, mitochondria in neurons that promote hunger show dynamic changes that are the opposite of those found in neurons that control feelings of fullness,” reported Karen N. Peart of Yale University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“We’ve found that mitochondrion need to have ongoing dynamic plasticity in order to support neurons, which are necessary for appetite and for the maintenance of life,” said lead author Tamas Horvath, the Jean and David W. Wallace Professor of Biomedical Research and chair of comparative medicine at Yale School of Medicine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was reported in the Juvenon Health Journal that, “A growing body of research is demonstrating that altered mitochondrial energy production, particularly in skeletal muscles, is a major anomaly capable of setting off a chain of metabolic events leading to obesity.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe signs are basically nonexistent when you’re young, which is why teenagers are generally enviously skinny. However, all good things come to an end. Aging takes its toll on your body, including mitochondria. These worn out organelles get picky about energy sources, meaning you pack on the pounds, unless you do something to revitalize your mitochondria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Obese People Struggle to Lose Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThey have fewer mitochondria\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThey have smaller mitochondria\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTheir mitochondria have structural problems or have even have degenerated completely\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTheir mitochondria have reduced oxidative activity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThese signs are currently known as mitochondrial dysfunction. Pile that on top of a sedentary lifestyle and excess calories, especially carbohydrates, and your mitochondria are either growing lazy or calling it quits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the essence of weight loss and management is quality calories in, calories out, the math won’t add up if your mitochondria aren’t doing their job. All your food intended for energy burn is getting stored as fat. And just to make things worse, unhealthy mitochondria, while they are trying to make energy for you, actually release free radicals that cause inflammation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen diet and exercise alone aren’t the solution, it’s time to reach for nutrients that get mitochondria going again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Opti-Mito-Force is the Best for Your Mitochondria\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe primary molecule in the body that stimulates growth of mitochondria and is activated by exercise is now believed to be PGC-1alpha, also called “The Exercise Molecule.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe latest advances in mitochondrial bioenergetics is coenzyme PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone). It supports how well mitochondria function and this formula contains the most potent form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe antioxidant capacity of pine bark, grape seed and skin, and more, provides extraordinary defense against damage from oxidants and stimulates the growth of fresh mitochondria. This formula also contains superoxide dismutase building blocks, which help your body create more powerful antioxidants on its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis formula contains an array of vitamins and minerals other formulas don’t, giving you not only a far better price for a superior product, but also the scientifically proven tools your body needs to help your mitochondria bounce back faster. Yes, the key nutrient is PQQ, but including ALA, B vitamins and trace minerals creates a banquet of nutrients your cells absorb and utilize quickly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpti-Mito-Force contains proven nutrients that can revive your mitochondria, which may the exact push your body needs to properly burn fat and maintain a healthy weight. It can accomplish this by helping your mitochondria be strong and do their job effectively, which means a slim, healthy waistline for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe latest advance in the area of mitochondrial bio-energetics is the co-enzyme PQQ. PQQ’s critical role across a range of biological functions has gradually emerged. Like CoQ10, it is a micro-nutrient whose antioxidant capacity provides extraordinary defense against mitochondrial decay. The most exciting revelation on PQQ emerged early in 2010 when researchers found it not only protected mitochondria from oxidative damage – it stimulated the growth of fresh mitochondria. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe form of Pyrroloquinoline Quinone found in Opti-Mito-Force™ is called Opti-PQQ and is a special methylated form blended with the OHS Cultured Media™.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834386764078,"sku":"645871744082","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/OPTI-Ingredient-Mito-Force-2023.png?v=1758757462"},{"product_id":"opti-para","title":"Opti-Para","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCDC States that MILLIONS of U.S. Residents are Infected With Parasites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePeople presume that just by living in the United States they don’t have to worry about parasites. The only time an American should worry is if they traveled abroad. This perception is perpetuated by allopathic doctors, too. Every last one of them, unfortunately, is wrong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to research, 1 in 3 Americans have a parasite. That means approximately 110 million Americans have something slithering or crawling around inside them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT. Gondii\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe CDC reports that more than 60 million people in the US are chronically infected with toxoplasma gondii. When a person becomes infected with T. gondii, the parasite forms cysts that can affect almost any part of the body. They are most often found in your brain and muscle tissue of different organs, including the heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew infections in pregnant women can lead to birth defects and infections in those with compromised immune systems can be fatal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou catch toxoplasmosis via eating undercooked, contaminated meat or shellfish (something as basic as a dirty cutting board), absorbing it through your skin, drinking contaminated water, mother-to-child transmission, or infected organ transplant.Toxocariasis\u003cbr\u003eThe CDC says 46 million people have toxocariasis, although it is likely higher because people rarely connect eventual blindness with roundworms slithering through the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEctoparasites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEctoparasite is a term generally used to refer to organisms such as ticks, fleas, lice, and mites that attach or burrow into the skin and remain there for relatively long periods of time (e.g., weeks to months).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArthropods are implicated in causing diseases, but are typically transmitters of many different pathogens that cause tremendous morbidity and mortality. More than 300,000 people living in the United States are infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease, and over 300 infected babies are born every year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrichomoniasis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrichomoniasis can cause pregnancy problems and increase the risk of other sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. The Trichomonas parasite is extremely common, affecting 3.7 million people in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns of Being Contaminated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNausea\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLack of appetite\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDiarrhea\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAbdominal pain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWeight loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGeneral weakness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eUnexplained constipation, diarrhea, gas, or other symptoms of IBS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTrouble falling asleep or wake up multiple times during the night\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSkin irritation or unexplained rash, hives, rosacea, or eczema\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGrinding your teeth in your sleep\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePain or aching in your muscles or joints\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFatigue, exhaustion, depression, or frequent feeling of apathy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNever feeling satisfied or full after your meals\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAnemia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTraveled internationally and getting traveler’s diarrhea while abroad\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHistory of food poisoning and “your digestion has not been the same since”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Destroy a Parasite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMedicinal plants have been used throughout history to maintain the health, integrity, and security of the GI tract to address the presence of parasites. The modern discipline of pharmacognosy has identified specific chemicals within many medicinal plants that appear to be active molecules, particularly terpenes, alkaloids, and artemisinin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerpenes - Originally used to treat malaria, terpenes have been proven to arrest parasite development and inhibit growth. It has been shown to be harmless to humans while deadly to parasites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlkaloids - Like bacteria, parasites have developed resistance to drug resistance. Sophora moorcroftiana (S. moorcroftiana) is an alkaloid shrub that grows in Tibet Plateau of China. Decoction of the seeds has been used as a traditional Tibetan medicine to treat parasitosis for years. It acts as a helminthic agent and destroys them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtemisinin - Derived from sweet wormwood, this nutrient has been proven to kill and digest parasites. It works by breaking down the parasite’s proteins and digesting them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWormwood - Wormwood is the main ingredient in many parasite clearing products and is packed with antioxidants. A recent study in the Journal of Helminthology showed that wormwood reduced dwarf tapeworm levels, and a 2018 study in humans found that wormwood could treat schistosomiasis effectively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Walnut - This is a natural remedy against parasitic infections thanks to a high concentration of the antimicrobial juglone, a compound that stunts the growth of other organisms. Studies show that juglone plays a role in triggering the death of Acanthamoeba and the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePineapple \u0026amp; Papaya - These two fruits have been shown to exhibit anti-parasitic activity thanks to their high concentrations of papain and bromelain. These nutrients effectively digest parasites’ bodies, thus killing them. They were used in the 19th century to treat worm infections even though research didn’t show until the 1930s that they were capable of digesting nematodes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimal Opti-Para is formulated to address the health and microbial balance of the GI tract. It contains digestive enzymes from bromelain and papain as well as health-supporting herbs such as sweet wormwood, wormseed, guarana, passion flower, and lavender.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack walnut hull, pumpkin seed, grapefruit seed extract, oregano, and aged garlic bulb provide additional gastrointestinal support. All of these nutrients are harmless (and beneficial) to humans while poisonous to parasites, like the theobromine in chocolate is harmless to humans yet poisonous to dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834386829614,"sku":"619587048093","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/OPTI-Ingredient-Para-2023.png?v=1748985922"},{"product_id":"opti-thyroid","title":"Opti-Thyroid","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y1D7qMrRGpo\" title=\"Opti-Thyroid | Whole Food Supplements | OHS\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtect Your Thyroid from Modern Life\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its relatively small size, the thyroid influences every cell in your body. It’s so critical that newborns undergo a mandatory screening for congenital hypothyroidism. Roughly 10% of the American population suffers from one thyroid condition or another, and the increased incidence of thyroid disease can be linked to a host of factors, some more obvious than others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe latest figures estimate that roughly 27 millions Americans suffer from one type of thyroid condition or another. Up to 60% of them are unaware of their condition. Undiagnosed thyroid diseases may put patients at risk for certain serious conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and infertility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder in her lifetime and they are eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems. Pregnant women with undiagnosed or inadequately treated hypothyroidism have an increased risk of miscarriage, preterm delivery, and severe developmental problems in their children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs to why women have increased risk, we still don’t know but at least we can do something about it. A steady stream of research has revealed a growing list of factors that contribute to thyroid diseases and disorders, including genetic and environmental factors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCauses of Hypothyroidism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThyroiditis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIodine deficiency\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium and\/or zinc deficiency\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy metal poisoning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure to pesticide chemicals\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirth defect or born without a thyroid\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurgical removal of the thyroid gland or treatment with radioactive iodine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCauses of Hyperthyroidism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraves disease\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThyroiditis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvermedication with triiodothyronine (T3) and\/or levothyroxine (T4)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder. Studies show that the highest prevalence of thyroiditis occurs in countries with the highest intake of iodine, such as the US and Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen it comes to heavy metals, mercury and iodine are chemically very similar to each other, so your thyroid is quick to absorb and store it. This leads to iodine deficiency and hypothyroidism and autoimmune disorders. Mercury damages thyroid cells so much that your immune system can no longer recognize them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne study led b Dr. Whitney S. Goldner of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha looked at 44 different pesticides, they found that women married to men who had ever used organochlorine insecticides — such as aldrin, DDT, and lindane — were 1.2 times as likely to have hypothyroidism. It’s not clear why pesticides would be linked to thyroid problems. However, some studies have suggested that such chemicals have low levels of certain thyroid hormones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenetic causes account for about 15-20% of cases of congenital hypothyroidism. Mutations in the TSHB gene disrupt the synthesis of thyroid hormones by impairing the stimulation of hormone production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnexpected Links to Thyroid Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoy - Soy isoflavones can damage thyroid function\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoking – Smoking can significantly increase in the risk of all types of thyroid disease\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap water - Standard water-treatment plants cannot remove the chemical perchlorate from the water supply. According to one researcher, \"There is a statistical association between low-level contamination with ammonium perchlorate and elevated or abnormal thyroid function.\" Also, chlorine content in the water can displace the much-needed iodine.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluoride – is an enzyme poison which accumulates in the body. Since the body can only eliminate 50% of its total fluoride intake, this build-up can cause harm to the thyroid by blocking the use of iodine.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily history – of thyroid disease is a warning signal. Also a family history of depression, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue or weight issues can signify thyroid problems.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress – Is a factor in almost every kind of disease and can affect the thyroid.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnancy – It is estimated that between 5-10% of all pregnancies will result in PPT (Postpartum Thyroiditis).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMenopause – hormonal changes during this period of a woman’s life can wreak havoc on her thyroid.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewly diagnosed hyperthyroidism occurs in about 1 in 2,000 pregnancies. Graves' disease accounts for 95% of cases of hyperthyroidism newly diagnosed during pregnancy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrients Your Thyroid Needs to Stay at Peak Function\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIodine - The thyroid gland uses iodine from food and supplements to make the hormone thyroxine (T4), which is converted to the more potent, bioactive form called triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid function works in concert with the pituitary gland, adrenals, parathyroid, and sex glands, all of which work together to maintain hormonal balance in the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor example, the pituitary gland produces TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), which helps regulate thyroxine hormone production. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis serve as avenues of communication for these crucially important glands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB Vitamins - It’s unwise to pick just one or two of the B vitamins when all of them have different roles to play in healthy thyroid function. For example vitamin B6 plays a critical role allows the thyroid to utilize iodine to produce hormones, and vitamin B2 is involved in hormone secretion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagnesium - Magnesium is required for the conversion of T4 into T3. Magnesium deficiency is related to goiter, or an enlarged thyroid gland. Another important nutrient in preventing goiter is iodine, but magnesium is right there helping too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZinc - Research has shown that both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism result in zinc deficiency. Low zinc levels have been found in obese people. A depletion in zinc prevents the conversion of the T4 hormone into the active T3 version. This can lead to symptoms like hair loss, fatigue, and weight gain, even while taking synthetic thyroid medications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpti-Thyroid\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePart of our Dr. Brimhall line, the ingredients in this formula have stood the test of time with their efficiency. Opti-Thyroid provides whole food micronutrients that are essential for the production of thyroid hormones, providing a foundation that best supports the thyroid gland. It is the ONLY predigested formula of its kind. The predigestion process sets this formula above the rest because it guarantees delivery at the cellular level and up to 300% better nutrient absorption.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpti-Thyroid provides tyrosine, iodine, and selenium, micronutrients that are essential for the production of T4 and its conversion to T3. B vitamins from a whole food cultured media blend are present to support energy production, while vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene provide support for antioxidant activity and tissue protection. Chelated minerals, choline, betaine hydrochloride (HCI), and glutamic acid provide further support for metabolic functions. 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Another USDA study showed that over 70% of Americans take a multivitamin. However, the AMA concluded that almost all Americans are deficient in vitamins and minerals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat’s happening is people are consuming nutrient-deficient and processed foods, or taking mainstream multivitamins, which are composed of synthetic ingredients. Our bodies don’t readily recognize synthetics, and synthetics are almost always incomplete forms of the natural version. While our bodies try to figure out what to do with these “vitamins,” it robs nutrients from all over to fill in the gaps synthetics leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSynthetic Multivitamins Are Dangerous\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic vitamins can damage your health and cause disease. Vitamin A can cause birth defects, liver damage, hair loss, weakness, anemia, joint pain and headaches. Vitamin D can cause kidney and cardiovascular damage, nausea, irritability and even coma. Calcium can cause constipation and kidney stones. Vitamin B is linked to muscle weakness and severe loss of neuromotor coordination. Vitamin E is linked to toxic reactions and blocking of beneficial nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is conflicting information on the efficacy of supplementing with multivitamins and individual nutrients. This stems from performing research with synthetic vitamins versus whole food. While they go by the same name, one is NOT like the other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor example, vitamin C. Whole food vitamin C comes from citrus and other fruits—in other words: the whole food itself. Synthetic vitamin C is made from high fructose corn syrup and hydrochloric acid (HCl), creating ascorbic acid via an intense fermentation process. Not only are the sources unhealthy, the end product isn’t the full vitamin.Vitamin C is comprised of ascorbic acid, rutin, bioflavonoids, and J \u0026amp; K factor. The three missing pieces of the whole nutrient force your body to do extra work to make the synthetic ascorbic acid useable. That extra work creates health issues, including thickening of arteries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo further get the point across, women have to take great care with what they eat and supplement with when pregnant. Doctors will tell them to be wary of supplementing with vitamin A in order to avoid the risk of their baby developing birth defects. However, they don’t tell women to cut down on how many carrots to eat, which are full of vitamin A. In fact, pregnant women would be encouraged to eat carrots and all the healthy foods they can get their hands on. Vitamin A straight from foods is perfectly safe and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vitamin C Chart\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5fb2ec83e81edd08e670400f_opt2.2-p-500_480x480.png?v=1694205837\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIt Doesn't Take Much to Develop Health Issues\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes only one vitamin or mineral deficiency to create a cascade effect of health issues, from fatigue to autoimmune disease and high blood pressure. Obesity is linked to deficiencies, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearch proves current farming methods, food production, and preparation deplete our foods of life-generating vitamins and minerals. Stress, pollution and other lifestyle and environmental factors further deplete the nutrients needed for health. Even minor deficiencies can affect health and wellbeing, causing us to age prematurely, get sick more often, recover less rapidly and countless other conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately, synthetic vitamins and commonly marketed forms of minerals often create more problems than what they’re supposed to fix. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake Safe, Effective Multivitamins\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOptimal 2 contains 12 essential minerals and all the vital nutrients in their most absorbable and useable organic form. We do not use any chemicals. Patented organic minerals are the only type that exactly mimic the minerals found in foods. Other mineral forms are far less beneficial and can be highly toxic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimal 2 Whole Food Vitamin • Mineral contains absolutely NO synthetic ingredients. 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The study (the longest one to date) investigated the effects of caffeine use on caffeine’s energy and performance effects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe results concluded that individuals with low-habitual intakes should refrain from chronic caffeine supplementation to maximize performance benefits from acute caffeine ingestion. In other words: prolonged caffeine use loses its effectiveness over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaffeine is the world’s most popular stimulant. You can hardly travel a city block without running into one coffee shop or another, and might be hard pressed to name a coworker that can function without starting his or her day with a caffeine fix. America is addicted to this stuff. As such, investigating how regular caffeine consumption impacts its effects is a critical area of research. How is this addiction affecting our health?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Price of Getting Hooked\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCaffeine works primarily by binding to adenosine receptors in the brain and various other organs, acting as a competitive inhibitor to adenosine. Since adenosine mediates the perception of drowsiness, preventing its actions results in alertness. However, there’s a steep price to pay for this false sense of alertness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaffeine causes calcium to be excreted in the urine and feces. For every 150 mg of caffeine ingested, about the amount in one cup of coffee, 5 mg of calcium is lost. Caffeine also inhibits the amount of calcium that gets absorbed through the intestinal tract and depletes the amount retained in bones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudies have shown that women with high caffeine intake suffer more hip fractures than those who avoid caffeine or drink in moderation (1-2 cups per day). Caffeine inhibits vitamin D receptors, which limit the amount that will be absorbed. Because vitamin D is important in the absorption and use of calcium in building bone, this could also decrease bone mineral density, resulting in an increased risk for osteoporosis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaffeine interferes with iron absorption, which is necessary for red blood cell production. Drinking caffeine at the same time as an iron source can reduce absorption by up to 80%, according to the Nutrition Desk Reference. Caffeine also has a mild diuretic effect, which increases urination. Water soluble vitamins, such as the B-vitamins, can be depleted as a result of the fluid loss. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, it interferes with the metabolism of some B-vitamins, such as thiamine (vitamin B1).The aforementioned study shows that regular consumption lowers its effects on endurance performance in recreational athletes. Daily supplementation with about 175mg of caffeine per day over 28 days resulted in a tolerance to the ergogenic effect of an acute caffeine dose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient Robber\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYoung adults who were diagnosed with mild hypertension had four times the risk of having a heart attack if they consumed the amount of caffeine equivalent to 4 cups of coffee. More moderate consumption showed three times the risk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order for your body to absorb nutrients from the food you eat, food has to reach your small intestines and stay there long enough to pass through the intestine wall and get absorbed into the bloodstream. Your blood does the rest by carrying the correct nutrients to the corresponding part of your body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven if you eat healthy foods, you can still have a host of nutrient deficiencies if you’re not properly absorbing the vitamins and minerals. What isn’t understood is the fact that caffeine from sodas, energy drinks and supplements robs your body of nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 12.5 year follow-up there were 60 cardiovascular events. Of these about 80% were heart attacks and the remainder included strokes, peripheral artery disease and kidney failure. The findings show a linear association between caffeine consumption and increased risk of cardiovascular events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eCalcium\u003c\/em\u003e - Besides the well-known bone health role, calcium helps blood clot nerves send messages, and muscles contract. Don’t get enough and your bones become brittle, tooth decay, various organs cease functioning properly, if at all. It’s not an exaggeration when we say your body can completely shut down due to severe calcium depletion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaffeine causes calcium to be excreted in the urine and feces. For every 150mg of caffeine ingested, about the amount in one cup of coffee, 5mg of calcium is lost. This effect occurs even hours after your morning cup of joe. One study of postmenopausal women found that those who consumed more than 300mg of caffeine lost more bone in the spine than women who consumed less.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaffeine also inhibits the amount of calcium that gets absorbed through the intestinal tract and depletes the amount retained in bones. Studies have shown that women with high caffeine intake suffer more hip fractures than those who avoid caffeine or drink in moderation (1 to 2 cups per day).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eVitamin D\u003c\/em\u003e - Vitamin D and calcium work off and support each other. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and make sure it goes into your bones, instead of your arteries. It is essential to the health of most organs, including the brain, heart, skin, reproductive, prostate and mammary glands. 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And it is a product for which you can easily adjust the dosage and times of use based on your own particular needs. And the best part? B Awake doesn’t rob your body of nutrients like synthetic caffeine does. 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If your cells don’t receive an adequate supply of oxygen, you’re not going to reach or maintain optimal health no matter what you do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can turn this situation around by supplementing with nutrients that boost nitric oxide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe believe Optimal BFF (previously named \"Optimal Opti-BFF\") is the most advanced blood vessel flexibility formula, combining nitrates from creatine nitrate, fruits and vegetables to create a fountain of Nitric Oxide in your endothelium and an army of antioxidants to protect N-O. On top of that, the promotion of methylation from creatine helps slow the aging process and keep cellular processes at optimal functioning, along with stopping muscle loss and keep you strong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis formula also contains natural caffeine from green tea to help perk you up and further aid disease-preventing circulation. All together this means:\u003cbr\u003eOne powerful formula with over 50 game-changing ingredients proven to restore artery health, thus restoring youthful blood flow and protecting you from related diseases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe benefits of all these ingredients put together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease N-O levels in minutes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood flow like that from the days of your youth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore oxygen circulation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter lung capacity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarmer extremities\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStronger immune system\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced inflammation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower LDL cholesterol\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy aging\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthier heart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthier hair and skin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Nobel Prize-Winning Molecule\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitric Oxide (N-O) is a gas produced in every tissue and organ in your body, specifically in the lining of your blood vessels. This gas triggers a chemical reaction that tells arteries to relax, which leads to increased oxygen and blood flow. Poor circulation leads to so many health problems because blood is what transports oxygen, nutrients, water, and hormones all over your body. Reversing this with N-O is the simple, safe, and effective approach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt helps boost oxygen levels, which means energy levels go up, ensures nutrient and delivery, which means faster repair and excellent recovery, and your risk of multiple health issues just about vanishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou see, when your blood doesn’t flow freely, your body undergoes similar die-off. Without adequate blood flow, your body doesn’t receive the oxygen and nutrients it needs to flourish. It slowly withers like a dying plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen your body senses sluggish blood flow, it tells your heart to pump harder. 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It varies from person to person, depending on where the problem areas are, but everyone will experience dramatic improvement in circulation after boosting Nitric Oxide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou know how food either gives you immediate energy, or stores it for later use? Like how chocolate gives you a sugar rush, but athletes will eat a pasta dinner the night before a game? Well, N-O is the nutrient equivalent of a sugar rush without the side effects. Your body can’t store it, and it doesn’t last long in your system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, most N-O is produced from an amino acid called L-Arginine, BUT the catch is, as you age, your body doesn’t produce as much. So, although Arginine and Citrulline are great at helping with Growth Hormone, it isn’t always effective at boosting N-O as we age, and there are more powerful nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe synergistic trio of nutrients in Optimal B.F.F. help boost nitric oxide levels in your endothelium within the lining of your arteries and blood vessels. This boost triggers your arteries to relax and become more flexible, which means restoring healthy blood flow and clearing out plaque hardening and stiffening your arteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Three Facets of Flexible Blood Vessels \u0026amp; Great Blood Flow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1. Nitric Oxide: Natural Vasolidators from Fruits, Vegetables \u0026amp; Creatine Nitrate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf blood flow's weakest point is near your heart, it develops into coronary artery disease. If it’s around your lungs, then it’s pulmonary disease. Or if blood struggling to reach your brain, you’re well on your way to getting a stroke. The list goes on and on. No matter the problem area when it comes to poor circulation, nitric oxide levels are almost always low.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFood nitrates are perhaps the most important nutrients you can give your body to boost N-O levels and turn your health around. Optimal B.F.F. works its magic to boost N-O dramatically to ALL organs, meaning it can function as a natural Viagra. Viagra works off increased blood flow by increasing N-O levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot only do bodybuilders and athletes use it for improved vascularity, performance, and circulation, it works quickly and is non-hormonal, meaning it’s safe to use consistently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNitrates like the ones found in foods like beets and berries increases blood flow by helping your blood vessels expand. 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Research shows that both Creatine and nitrate-rich raw fruits and vegetables help lower homocysteine by 15%.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e2. Creatine: Methylation \u0026amp; Anabolism\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eCreatine Nitrate can be considered the rockstar nutrient when it comes to promoting blood vessel flexibility and excellent blood flow. In addition to helping your body produce N-O, it’s an excellent catalyst for promoting methylation and anabolism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMethylation is a process that adds select molecules to various components of proteins, DNA, and so on so they all function correctly and efficiently. A great example is serotonin, the feel-good brain chemical. If not methylated, it becomes dormant and leads to depression and anxiety. Creatine donates the select molecules your body needs to promote methylation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMethylation is a vital metabolic process that happens in every cell and every organ of our body. Life would not exist without it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese normal reactions occur billions of times every second but, like N-O levels, it decreases as you age. So, if you improve methylation, you improve function and overall health and wellness. You can make this easier by pumping yourself with an effective dose of Creatine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMethylation is hugely important when it comes to the brief life span of N-O. And remember, your body can’t store N-O like it can other nutrients, so you have to create a biological environment for N-O to last long enough to get your arteries and blood vessels to relax and let blood flow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnabolism is the scientific term for the biological state of muscle growth. Your body is constantly breaking things down and building back up. However, when it comes to muscle, it’s easy for the body to consider muscle mass expendable for the sake of creating energy. This leads to weakness, poor posture, slower metabolism, and lowered immunity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreatine is a key nutrient when it comes to promoting muscle strength. Since your heart doesn’t take a break and is made up of muscle tissue and a network of blood vessels, you want your heart to stay strong and healthy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreatine has been proven to act as an antioxidant, promote proper muscle pH, and help with hydration at the cellular level, three things your body needs to repair and grow muscles, thus stay strong and keep your heart healthy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMethylation and anabolism go hand-in-hand, which is why Creatine is insanely popular in the fitness and athletics world. Creatine provides the nutrients necessary to promote methylation, which in turn promotes strong muscles. This cycle leads to better blood vessel flexibility, better blood flow, and a healthy vascular system. And with all that being healthier, your risk for dozens of diseases takes a sharp drop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHundreds of studies show the benefits of Creatine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased muscle strength and size\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced recovery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved speed performance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances brain function\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Antioxidants: Total Protection from Free Radicals\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe ingredients that boost the nutrients in this formula to rock star status are the antioxidants from 35 fruits and vegetables per chewable. These fruits are full of nitrates, which are converted into N-O in your body. The antioxidants also protect N-O molecules from free radicals, helping prolong the boost and increase the formula’s efficacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBearing the need for antioxidants in mind, 100 mg of antioxidant-rich phytonutrients are packed into every chewable, ensuring N-O molecules are fully protected from all five types of free radicals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis means seriously cutting down on free radicals in your blood and arteries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eN-O is a free radical magnet because oxygen is present. Free radicals love to steal the very breath from cells and tear them apart. You can’t entirely get away from them. They’re a part of life. And since N-O excels at attracting free radicals, it needs a strong line of antioxidants ready to defend it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order for that defense to be strong, it needs to be able to neutralize all five free radicals: Peroxyl, Hydroxyl, Peroxynitrite, Superoxide Anion, and Singlet Oxygen. Yes, they have big, crazy names, but they can deal damage that matches their namesake. To beat such a foe and keep N-O alive long enough to be effective, you need powerful, proven fruits and vegetables like the ones in Optimal B.F.F.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis formula contains 35 fruits and vegetables picked at the peak of ripeness, like pineapple, strawberry, noni, coffee berry, broccoli sprouts, acerola cherry, camu camu, and more. Also, organic juices, like raspberry, cranberry, strawberry, blackberry, and carrot, are added for their high ORAC value. All these ingredients remain completely raw with all their enzymes, vitamins, and minerals intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan the benefits of including antioxidant phytonutrients be overstated? No. The antioxidant blend in this formula boosts N-O levels by 99%!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834387091758,"sku":"619587047874","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/OHS-Ingredient-BFF-2023.png?v=1698166217"},{"product_id":"optimal-boneplus-calcium","title":"Optimal BonePlus Calcium","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GIOL5ZGS-_s\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen title=\"Optimal BonePlus Calcium Whole Food Supplement | OHS\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSafe Bone Health Supplements Do Exist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou’ll find conflicting research on the efficacy of supplementing with calcium for bone health. The truth is you need a combination of nutrients to not only absorb the calcium, but also make sure it goes into your bones and not into your blood stream or sit in your arteries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are quite a few calcium supplements on the market, but the big problem is they’re all synthetic, cheap imitations of what nature produces. Calcium needs to be organic to be safe and effective. The molecules to be bound to amino acids so they’re bioavailable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimal BonePlus Calcium contains the only patented form of calcium: amino acid chelated calcium (means it’s organic). It’s also absorbed 200% more than other calciums, and is the safest and most effective calcium on the market.Sedentary lifestyles and lack of load-bearing exercise (strength training), along with diminished amounts of calcium in foods today and the consumption of carbonated drinks, laxatives, white flour and other mineral-depleting substances are just some of the factors that have combined to make osteoporosis the fastest rising disease in America. Sodas, processed foods, and so on pull calcium from bones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsteoporosis—characterized by brittling and weakening of the bones—is the third leading cause of death in America. Called a “silent killer,\" osteoporosis is on the rise with over 40,000 women dying from related fractures each year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsteoporosis robs bones of strength and density. A bump, fall or even a hug can result in painful, broken bones. Osteoporosis is responsible for over 1.5 million fractures per year and over $38 million a day is spent on treatment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur sedentary and low-calcium lives are major contributors in the rising numbers of osteoporosis-stricken individuals. 1 in 8 men and 1 in 2 women will sustain a fracture because of it, with 24% of those being crippling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaking Tums™ or other common forms of calcium is ineffective, harmful, and doesn’t promote bone health. Optimal BonePlus™ Calcium’s ingredients not only can stop osteoporosis; it can reverse bone loss. There has been little hope, until the formulation of this supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834387190062,"sku":"655705123136","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/OHS-Ingredient-BoneCalciumplus-2023.png?v=1721153837"},{"product_id":"optimal-calm","title":"Optimal Calm","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MCpMsurz0g0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen title=\"Optimal REM Sleep | Whole Food Supplements | OHS\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere are certain bodily functions that take place ONLY during deep sleep. Sleep is so crucial that even slight sleep deprivation or poor sleep can affect memory, judgment, and mood. Research has shown that most Americans would be happier, healthier and safer if they were to sleep an extra 60 to 90 minutes per night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour body repairs itself while you sleep, activities ranging from heart health to renewing and repairing brain cells. Sleep allows the brain to rest, repair, and grow new cells. Each night, the brain removes toxins that are built up during waking hours to allow the brain to function normally the next day. When those toxins are allowed to stagnate, you steady wear down and wear out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStill, it’s not necessarily getting the recommended eight hours of sleep each night; it’s more about the quality of every minute of sleep. If you’re tossing and turning, or constantly waking up over the course of 9 hours, then sleep is hardly doing you any good. On the other hand, if you’re able to squeeze in 4-6 hours of deep, uninterrupted sleep, that’s proven to be far more beneficial pillow time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eNutrients That Promote Better Quality Sleep\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA lack of quality sleep causes anxiety, memory loss, fat gain, mood swings, high blood pressure, and a decrease in work and physical performance. Years of documented research show that, in order to get all the health benefits sleep offers, you need to spend as much of your resting hours in REM sleep as possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eL-Tryptophan\u003c\/em\u003e - L-tryptophan is an amino acid found in most proteins. It is the most research-proven and accepted nutrient to help calm the body. Extracted from valerian root, this herb has been used since ancient times to promote tranquility and improve sleep. Valerian root contains a number of compounds that may promote sleep, including (GABA), a chemical messenger that helps regulate nerve impulses in your brain and nervous system, and antioxidants shown to inhibit excessive activity in the amygdala.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearch suggests that taking valerian root may reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, as well as improve sleep quality and quantity. In a controlled study of 27 young and middle-aged adults with sleep difficulties, 24 people reported improved sleep and 12 of those reported \"perfect sleep\" after taking valerian root.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eValerian also contains tryptophan, which is used by the brain to balance serotonin levels that keep the body calm and to help maintain its ability to handle stress and anxiety. Tryptophan, as with all amino acids, is not absorbed well unless other protein cofactors are present. Gathering it from a natural source, like valerian, allows you to reap the calming effects of this herb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eChamomile Flower\u003c\/em\u003e - A perennial herb that research shows promotes a relaxed and calming state of mind which helps the body fall asleep faster. Its calming effects may be attributed to an antioxidant called apigenin. Apigenin binds to specific receptors in your brain that may decrease anxiety and initiate sleep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA study involving people with chronic insomnia found that those who received 270 mg of chamomile extract twice daily for 28 days fell asleep about 15 minutes faster than participants who did not receive the extract. Those who received the extract woke up fewer times in the middle of the night, compared to the placebo group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLemon Balm\u003c\/em\u003e - Used in herbal teas and formulations for centuries; its research shows it has a calming and natural sleep-promoting effect. Evidence shows that lemon balm increases GABA levels. Many studies show that lemon balm--combined with other calming herbs--helps reduce anxiety and promote sleep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eHops Extract\u003c\/em\u003e - A breakthrough study from a prestigious German university tested a specific Valerian\/hops blend. The study showed that participants stayed in REM sleep longer when using this blend than those who did not. It has great scientific research validating its ability to promote better sleep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific studies show that the restorative power of Optimal Calm’s ingredients are vital for optimal health. The good news is that 85% of all sleep problems can be fixed by lifestyle changes. Research shows that, if you get consistent, quality sleep at night, you can dramatically lose unwanted body fat, elevate your metabolism, improve your immunity, slow the aging process, and reduce the risk of all major diseases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis powerful combination of nutrients sets the Optimal Calm formula apart from all other supplements on the market. This blend binds to the pure REM sleep-promoting nutrients to guarantee the highest potency delivered to the cell level with consistent health-promoting results.Get deep, restorative sleep with whole food ingredients that gently and naturally improve your sleep. The nutrients may also be used to help with ADD and anxiety because of their calming effect. Nutrients are delivered at the cellular level so every last ingredient is optimally used.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree factors play into reaching the REM sleep stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003col role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCalming the mind and body enough by supplying the nutrients it needs to combat stress, anxiety, and taut emotions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEnsuring your body has the whole food nutrients that keep you in REM sleep.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGetting those nutrients delivered at the cellular level.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGetting enough REM sleep is the easiest way to lose weight, raise your metabolism, improve immunity, and slow the aging process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimal Calm makes sure every nutrient is in a whole food state by culturing the formula in a fermentation process. 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This product is used by people all over the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col grid--2-col-tablet\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Nutritionally Supports Inflammation Reduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5fb2e78918f7e123a90db467_Acute1-p-500_480x480.png?v=1694206670\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5fb2e78918f7e123a90db467_Acute1-p-500_480x480.png?v=1694206670\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inflammatory response is a defense mechanism that evolved in higher organisms to protect them from infection and injury. Its purpose is to localize and eliminate the injurious agent and to remove damaged tissue components so that the body can begin to heal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe response consists of redness, heat, swelling, and pain. Redness is caused by the dilation of small blood vessels in the area of injury. Heat results from increased blood flow through the area. Fever is brought about by chemical mediators of inflammation and contributes to the rise in temperature at the injury. Swelling is caused primarily by the accumulation of fluid outside the blood vessels. The pain stems from both the swelling and release of chemicals that induce inflammation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most important feature of inflammation is the accumulation of white blood cells at the injury site. So, yes, this means inflammation is an immune response. It also means your body is trying to repair itself. When you use NSAIDs to suppress inflammation, you suppress the healing process as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col grid--2-col-tablet grid-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNSAIDS \u0026amp; Inflammation and Healing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNSAIDS are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories, like ibuprofen, naproxen, etc. The problem is they often do more harm than good. They are sold over-the-counter under commonly known brandnames such as Motrin, Advil, Aspirin, Daypro, and so on. They are also available as prescription-strength anti-inflammatories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNSAIDs are administered to control acute inflammation and relieve pain. However, they achieve this by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, the chemical that activates the inflammation response. Prostaglandins are also necessary for pain, fever, protecting your stomach and intestinal lining, promote blood clotting, and promote normal kidney function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen people take these drugs, they control inflammation and decrease pain, but the muscle goes into a non-regenerative phase. In other words, NSAIDs interfere with healing and recovery. Also, many reports have shown that NSAIDs may damage the liver and kidneys, and disrupt the stomach’s mucosal lining, predisposing it to acute gastritis and ulceration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, when NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin production, your pain and inflammation go away, but all these other functions are thrown off-balance, which explains all the side effects and warnings that come with taking these drugs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimal Acute was proven to produce the fastest healing time and reduced swelling just as effectively as NSAIDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5fb2e78958085103e1cbc65d_Acute3_480x480.png?v=1694206711\" alt=\"Inflammation and Healing\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5fb2e78958085103e1cbc65d_Acute3_480x480.png?v=1694206711\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col grid--2-col-tablet\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5fb2e789dd8016e89041258b_healing_20time-p-500_480x480.png?v=1694206726\" alt=\"healing time\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5fb2e789dd8016e89041258b_healing_20time-p-500_480x480.png?v=1694206726\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5fb2e78900e951b29d7dbc33_swelling_20reduction_480x480.png?v=1694206740\" alt=\"swelling reduction\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5fb2e78900e951b29d7dbc33_swelling_20reduction_480x480.png?v=1694206740\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col grid--2-col-tablet\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5fb2e78ec80160774a268a70_opt2.4-p-500_480x480.png?v=1694206753\" alt=\"NSAIDs Do More Harm Than Good\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5fb2e78ec80160774a268a70_opt2.4-p-500_480x480.png?v=1694206753\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNSAIDs Do More Harm Than Good\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore and more research comes out every year, exposing more ways this type of medication harms your body. Research shows NSAIDs cause stomach problems, muscle loss, ulcers, fertility issues, and more. NSAIDs don’t promote relief or healing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInflammation makes way for healing. So, when you take NSAIDs, you completely shut down your natural inflammatory response. Unlike proteolytic enzymes, which inhibit only the “bad” prostaglandins, aspirin and other NSAIDS inhibit all prostaglandins. They inhibit the enzyme called cyclooxygenase. This means you heal SLOWER than if you took nothing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn human studies, NSAIDs have been shown to accelerate the radiographic progression of osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. For those using NSAIDs compared to the patients who do not use them, joint replacements occur earlier and more quickly and frequently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMassive NSAID use in osteoarthritic patients since their introduction over the past forty years is one of the main causes of the rapid rise in the need for hip and knee replacements, both now and in the future. Simply put, NSAID use actually causes degeneration of cartilage, ligaments and tendons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChronic intake of NSAIDs causes an estimated 41,000 hospitalizations and 3,300 deaths each year among older adults. This includes ulcers, kidney failure, meningitis, heart attack, and heart failure. A cohort study of older adults found that NSAIDS were significantly associated with an increased risk of admission for heart failure as compared to those not taking NSAIDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col grid--2-col-tablet grid-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProteolytic Enzymes \u0026amp; Inflammation and Healing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudies show you can heal 33% faster with this holistic anti-inflammatory. Optimal Acute offers a safe and effective alternative to synthetic painkillers through heavily researched ingredients proven to reduce swelling and heal faster than NSAIDs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcute is the safe replacement for NSAIDS. Not only does it lack the negative side effects commonly associated with them, like liver and kidney damage, you will heal faster. Research and testing have shown these ingredients to be extremely effective in healing gout and killing harmful bacteria and viruses while letting the good bacteria go on keeping you healthy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProtease is where the magic happens in this formula. Its main function is to digest proteins. When injury occurs, proteins break off from the injury site and float around. Protease increases blood flow and digests protein debris, which in turn reduces inflammation and pain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe enzymes also reduce inflammation while antioxidants from copper, zinc and manganese help stabilize cell walls, thus decreasing further swelling and increasing healing. 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Thousands of Americans live in pain, suffering from joint dysfunction. Day in and day out, they experience aching knees, throbbing shoulders, headaches, or backaches. Many suffer the crippling agony of stiff and swollen joints in the fingers and toes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the Center of Disease Control, 43 million Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis or other rheumatic conditions. It is estimated that another 23 million Americans experience chronic joint symptoms but have not been diagnosed. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability, limiting the activities of more than 16 million adults.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndividuals who experience ongoing pain and discomfort know that covering the symptoms is not the solution. Taking NSAIDs (anti-inflammatories) and other over-the-counter drugs for pain relief may seem to alleviate the pain for a short time, but the pain comes back and is often more debilitating than before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is even a greater concern for prescribed arthritis medications potentially increasing the risk for cardiovascular events and gastrointestinal bleeding. Anti-inflammatory medications may reduce swelling but they do not treat the root of the chronic problems or promote the healing of damaged tissues.Safely and Nutritionally Reduce Pain and Support Healing\u003cbr\u003eHealthy joints have evenly distributed joint space, smooth cartilage and bone. Due to abnormal motion, overuse, injuries, or heredity, these joints begin to degenerate. The degeneration process can occur over a period of time with a gradual onset of symptoms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDamage to the joint can result in decreased joint space, damage to the joint lining, formation of bone spurs, inflammation, stiffness and pain. Without healthy cartilage, the joints have nothing that acts as a \"shock absorber\", and they are more subject to wear and tear and to the resulting pain. Joints can become immobile and even deformed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to receive long-lasting relief, it is necessary to utilize a safe and effective formula that not only diminishes pain but also supports healing. Optimal Chronic does just that by utilizing a powerful combination of ingredients including glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine HCl, and chondroitin sulfate for joint repair; yucca powder - the most researched and proven herb for chronic joint pain; MSM (methyl-sulfonyl-methane) - a form of organic nutritional sulfur which aids the body in building flexible healthy cells; and amino acid chelated magnesium - a highly absorbable form proven to help regenerate discs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe research on these ingredients is clear and yet many people have not benefited from taking glucosamine and chondroitin. Why don't all products work the same? The answer is delivery! 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Optimal Cort-Adrena’s ingredients are highly bioavailable, giving you potency and results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCort-Adrena utilizes proven nutrients in a predigested form to help the body lower high cortisol levels caused by stress, stimulants (caffeine, alcohol, exercise) and disease. It contains key ingredients ashwagandha, Bacopa monnieri, Panax ginseng, organic magnesium, zinc, selenium, chromium, turmeric, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen cortisol levels remain too high for too long, it causes the breakdown of muscle and\/or bone tissue, impaired mental function, digestive problems, a weakened immune system, sluggish endocrine function, adrenal fatigue and impeded cellular healing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimal Cort-Adrena is a formula that utilizes whole foods to nourish the adrenal glands rather than stimulating it artificially with the use of glandulars. Glandulars is a term referring to dried and ground-up raw animal glandular and non-glandular or extracts of these tissues. Most of these substances are derived from bovine (cow), ovine (lamb), and porcine (pig) sources. They are stated to restore gland activity and other various rejuvenating qualities but there is no credible evidence showing that supplemental glandulars rejuvenate glands. 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Each year, over 13 million people die from them, and they could have been prevented. Western medicine is fixated on having a pill to treat every ill, instead of educating people on how to provide the human body with nutrients needed to heal it and keep it strong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur immune system is constantly being bombarded by infectious diseases every day. Being overly stressed and eating poorly weakens the immune system. Americans in general are way over-stressed and consuming the vast majority of processed food, all of it which is unhealthy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStress reduces the immune system’s ability to fight off antigens. The stress hormone corticosteroid can suppress the effectiveness of the immune system. Stress is linked to headaches, infectious illness, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma and stomach ulcers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStress can do a number on your gut, which is your second immune system. It also strains your circulatory system since you’re so tense and your heart rate is constantly elevated. Not only are you prone to illness, you’re setting yourself up to develop heart disease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA poor diet means you’re nutrient deficient across the board. Without those nutrients, your body isn’t performing as well as it can. Vitamins A, B6, and C, and zinc are needed to support the immune system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour body wants to protect you from pathogenic bacteria, viruses, allergens and all that can hurt you. To truly help against foreign invaders, you need powerful herbs proven through double-blind studies to bolster the immune system, friendly bacteria and anti-microbial enzymes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganic colostrum’s anti-microbial properties helps strengthen the immune system against viruses and bacteria. Echinacea purpurea helps protect against oxidants. DDS-1 lactobacillus acidophilus is an isolated and specifically cultured strain of friendly flora that inhibits the growth of 23 toxin-producing microorganisms, and is the most powerful probiotic in existence. 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However, fat must be properly broken down and digested to avoid obesity, high cholesterol, etc. Lipase helps break down fat into usable energy. If you don’t have lipase in your system, fats will be stored as excess weight or plaque buildup along blood vessel walls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile subcutaneous fat (the fat just under your skin) measurement is a decent indicator of health risks, there’s another type of fat, called visceral, that’s a more accurate indicator of your health. This fat lines your abdominal organs, and it’s either cushioning or slowly crushing them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModern diets are high in processed fats and refined sugars which are often cleverly hidden. These processed fats and sugars not only contribute to obesity but have also been linked to the deadliest diseases today, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. These are serious problems that are not being addressed properly by the health field.Eating healthy and getting moving can be challenging, especially in America, and especially in this day and age. The very technology that was supposed to free up our lives has only made us busier, made us more stressed. We’ve sacrificed quality, wholesome food for fast, easy and cheap food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany people try and restrict their intake of fat and sugar and yet the incidence of associated diseases continues to rise. Fat blocking, stimulant and fat burning products are not the answer. The problem lies in the inability to digest fats and sugars. Cooked and processed fats and sugars lack the enzymes necessary to ensure digestion and utilization. The result is stored fat or elevated sugar levels. Studies have shown that obese people are often deficient in the enzyme needed to break down fat to a useable form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnless we want to go back to the hunter-gatherer days, or even the days of the plow, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is going to take a different approach, one backed by science and research; not by fads and opinions.Excess fats and sugars in your diet can cause massive damage, like diabetes, high cholesterol, stroke, and America’s #1 killer heart disease. Living in a nation addicted to fast food chains and highly processed foods, it’s far too easy to have an unbalanced diet, even when you’re trying to make healthy choices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAddicted or not, it’s common to at least occasionally indulge in sugary and fatty foods, be it celebratory, holiday-related, or a need to treat yourself after a stressful day. And while these indulgences can feel few and far between, they are often enough to stack up and cause health problems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFat • Sugar • Trim’s ingredients address this by getting to the root of the problem: digestion. A lot of weight management products fight the natural processes that your body undergoes by 1) blocking utilizing any fats, healthy or unhealthy (which leads to other health problems), or 2) loading you up with stimulants that can lead to nutrient deficiencies (and other health problems).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ingredients in OHS’s formula, like lipase and chromium, work with how your body functions, providing the tools it needs to safely and effectively digest and remove excess fats from your system. This can significantly decrease your chance of developing a slew of diseases, and yes, potentially shrink your waistline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt contains chromium, rosemary, and other herbs that assists with stabilizing blood sugar. When blood sugar is stable, food cravings, mood swings, and energy fluctuations disappear. It also contains other ingredients proven to support good cholesterol while decreasing bad cholesterol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be a fast, easy way to fight obesity, high cholesterol, and blood sugar imbalances whenever you indulge in rich, fatty foods. The highly effective ingredients make the formula a powerful weapon against heart disease, obesity, blood sugar imbalance, and diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834387779886,"sku":"655705123037","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/OHS-Ingredient-FatSugarTrim-2023.png?v=1718644164"},{"product_id":"optimal-efa","title":"Optimal EFA","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vUsBozzcSNY\" title=\"Optimal EFA | Whole Food Supplements | OHS\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTheir EFAs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5faeef1bbef3b255679e1e03_Screen_20Shot_202020-01-24_20at_209.18.10_20AM_480x480.png?v=1694207113\" alt=\"Their EFAs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5faeef1bbef3b255679e1e03_Screen_20Shot_202020-01-24_20at_209.18.10_20AM_480x480.png?v=1694207113\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur EFAs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5faeef1bcb5c575cc4e9c2a8_Screen_20Shot_202020-01-24_20at_209.18.17_20AM_480x480.png?v=1694207128\" alt=\"Our EFAs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5faeef1bcb5c575cc4e9c2a8_Screen_20Shot_202020-01-24_20at_209.18.17_20AM_480x480.png?v=1694207128\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Data Behind Optimal EFA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost essential fatty acid products on the market contain fish oils, even though fish get their EFAs from the algae they eat. Using fish oils forces the manufacturer to highly process the oils thus making them more unstable. This can produce an unstable molecule that creates trans-fats that actually cause disease. We skip the “middle fish” and go straight to the source, ensuring purity, safety, and absorbability. Optimal E.F.A. contains the only algae-based source of EPA with phospholipids and glycolipids for higher bioavailability than any other plant or animal-based EFAs. This translates into better results for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver time, your body absorbs more EPA and DHA found in Optimal EFA's algae-based formulas than omega-3s from krill and fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5faeef1ca35a101e62e527c9_Screen_20Shot_202020-01-24_20at_209.17.47_20AM-p-500_480x480.png?v=1694207142\" alt=\"Omega 3 Absorbtion\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5faeef1ca35a101e62e527c9_Screen_20Shot_202020-01-24_20at_209.17.47_20AM-p-500_480x480.png?v=1694207142\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Tori Hudson, N.D. stated, “Estimates have been given that approximately 80% of Americans consume a diet deficient in essential fatty acids. Essential fatty acids play an important role in producing hormones, cell membrane function, regulating pain, inflammation and swelling, dilating or constricting blood vessels, mediating our immune response, regulating smooth muscle responses, preventing blood clots, regulating blood pressure and nerve transmission, regulating cholesterol levels, and much, much more. Deficiencies of essential fatty acids can lead to many health problems for men and women and some that are particular to women.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reason? ALL hormones are made from essential fatty acids (EFAs). The catch: the human body doesn’t produce its own EFAs, meaning you have to get them from what you eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSigns of an EFA Deficiency in Women\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePMS is actually a sign you need more EFAs in your diet. All that pain and discomfort you experience once a month isn’t the way life just is. It’s your body telling you it needs something, specifically EFAs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose food cravings are another sign. Your body is trying to get you to take in the missing nutrients, but women typically (and perhaps unwittingly) splurge on refined carbs, like milk chocolate or ice cream, which only exacerbate the problem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcessive and incorrect prostaglandin (PG) synthesis has been implicated in the pathogenesis of PMS, and a deficiency of PGE1 at the central nervous system has been proposed to be involved in PMS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdequate intake can be very effective in the prevention and treatment of menstrual cramps, along with unhealthy carb cravings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEFAs also play a role in mood. That hormonal roller coaster is yet another sign, another way your body is telling you it needs nutritional help. In several studies, evening primrose oil, high in GLA, has reduced symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), including depression and irritability. Researchers believe that a deficiency of GLA causes an abnormal sensitivity to the hormone prolactin, which leads to symptoms of PMS. There are also reports that GLA may be an effective treatment for fibrocystic breasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSigns of an EFA Deficiency in Men\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor men, it’s a bit different. EFAs play a critical role in avoiding developing diabetes, promoting heart and brain health, and overall cardiovascular health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver 50 years later, heart disease is an even bigger issue than before. Granted, surgical treatments and a select few medications have made treatment more effective, but where are we in terms of heart disease prevention? Not very far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEFAs and Your Heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEFAs also play huge roles in muscle growth and maintain healthy levels of body fat. This translates into optimal health for that ever-beating muscle in your chest: your heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou need only several grams per day to maintain optimal EFA levels and heart health. Those same few grams are also involved in energy production, hormone production, oxygen transfer, hemoglobin production, cell membrane components, recovery from fatigue, and much more. Between the human body not being able to produce its own EFAs and the dramatic changes in the typical American diet, the population has developed a severe EFA deficiency, causing a rise in health issues, including heart disease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDegenerative diseases that involves fats prematurely kill over two-thirds people living in affluent, industrialized nations. 68% of people die just from three of those conditions: cardiovascular disease (43.8%), cancer (22.4%), and diabetes (1.8%). “These deaths are the result of eating habits based on ignorance and misconception,” states Udo Erasmus, author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudies show that a diet rich in ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) can help protect against heart disease. These omega-3s have been show to reduce high blood lipids and blood pressure, and decrease blood clotting. Meta analysis of over 70 research studies show that both omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids can help with blood pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEFAs are found in quite a few food sources, most notably fish. Other sources include hemp, flax, walnuts, almonds, dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, and more. The challenge with most of the aforementioned sources is that it’s hard to hit your daily EFA goals without racking up the calorie count. This is often why people supplement; however, there’s a problem there, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFish oil is the industry favorite source of EFAs. The problem is fish are often contaminated with mercury and environmental chemicals. This means the EFAs have to be processed over and over to get rid of the mercury, which destroys the end product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOmega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are very sensitive; light, heat, and oxygen can destroy them. Both can be avoided by keeping them in dark bottles in the refrigerator. The main problem with most EFA products on the market today is the inability of keeping them fresh because of their exposure to oxygen. Oxygen easily permeates traditional capsules and, EFAs as liquids in bottles, are exposed to oxygen every time the lid comes off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Richest, Safest Source\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimal E.F.A. is a unique blend of stabilized oils from plant sources only, making this a choice essential fatty acid source for vegetarians and for those who want to avoid any level of PCBs and other toxins found in supplements made from fish oils. We source our ALA from flax seed oil, the richest source of LNA, DHA from algae, the only vegetable-based DHA source, and GLA from borage oil, the richest source of GLA. This completely removes the risk of mercury and other contaminants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOHS has teamed with one of the leading capsule manufacturers to encapsulate a complete blend of EFAs in a capsule utilizing a patented sealing process which virtually eliminates the end product’s exposure to oxygen. Traditionally DHA oil is obtained from fish. Unfortunately, there is no body of water that is free from the ravages of pollution. Fish contain high levels of toxic materials. Our DHA oil is derived from micro-algae grown in controlled vats, thereby yielding contaminate free DHA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body needs essential fats for essential heart health. Utilizing the same source of EFA’s as the fish get (algae), you are ensured to have heart healthy benefits without compromise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834387845422,"sku":"850019587678","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/OHS-Ingredient-EFA-2023.png?v=1741381698"},{"product_id":"optimal-iron","title":"Optimal Iron","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have a huge iron deficiency clear across the globe. It has been estimated that as many as 1 billion people are iron deficient. As much as 60% of Americans aren’t getting enough, especially teenagers, the elderly, and people with liver concerns. You know this might be you if you experience fatigue, dizziness, decreased alertness, diminished endurance, and even rapid heartbeat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s an essential mineral that binds oxygen to cells and transports to tissue. Without iron, your immune system becomes impaired because white blood cells are dependent on iron. Your nervous system needs iron to function properly and produce transmitters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIron is a trace mineral that is essential for health. Optimal™ Iron contains the only patented form of iron, Ferrochel®, in a blend proven to be assimilated 400% more than other iron supplements. Ferrochel® has also demonstrated increased bioavailability since it does not enter into other chemical reactions that are associated with iron salts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany people shy away from iron supplementation due to horror stories promulgated by the media. New European research suggests that two common compounds found in iron supplements could increase the growth of a known biomarker for cancer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“We can conclude that ferric citrate and ferric EDTA might be carcinogenic, as they both increase the formation of amphiregulin, a known cancer marker most often associated with long-term cancer with poor prognosis,” said Nathalie Scheers, lead author on the study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, these stories fail to reveal the whole truth. The studies that show the intake of large doses of iron can be harmful, reveal that the form of iron in these cases is ferrous sulfate. It’s a synthetic version that’s poorly absorbed by the human body. Because of that, it causes these toxic problems, but if you get it organically, like from spinach, then it’s chelated and absorbed up to 400% better. 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The earliest research can be tempting to get jump on and create a product for the sake of making money.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo many supplement and weight loss companies have released ineffective and dangerous weight loss products based on limited research. The only benefit has been profit margins that prey on society’s desperation to slim down. Products like aminorex, dexfenfluramine, rimonabant, sibutramine, and so on have been stripped from the market due to causing problems like pulmonary hypertension, cardiac valve disorders, and fatalities. Even many herbs have gone mainstream for a while due to hype, not research. Always check the research for two things: consistency and that it was actually done on humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have let all the dieting and weight loss fads burn themselves out and continued studying the research pouring in. \u003cspan\u003eAfter observing and analyzing data, we present our latest formula, LipoLean CLA, a weight loss aid supported by research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCLA has been the focus of hundreds of studies, which show huge differences between people who took 3 to 4 grams of CLA per day and those who took a placebo. However, there’s a key part of the research that a lot of people overlook, which has led to confusion in the past: the duration people need to take the nutrient for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe key balance: taking 3-4 grams of CLA per day for 12 solid weeks. 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Please note: they took 3.4 grams of CLA for 12 weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt an obesity conference, another study substantiated these findings. 180 overweight men and women with a BMI greater than 25% were supplemented with 3.4 grams of CLA per day over a full year. The participants recorded a 9% decrease in fat mass and a 2% increase in lean mass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA study conducted by the University of Barcelona, Spain, measured the effects of CLA intake in 60 healthy men and women. Subjects who took CLA lost a significant amount of body fat, 78% of it coming off the belly region, while the placebo group actually GAINED fat mass.CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) attacks fat behind enemy lines, going straight inside fat cells and breaking the molecules down so your body gets rid of them. CLA is like your cellular landlord kicking fat out. And there are five ways your body has been shown to benefit from CLA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn studies, CLA has been shown to increase energy expenditure by increasing basal metabolic rate, promoting increased heat and energy production and by increasing the amount of fat that you burn at rest (also known as lipid oxidation).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCLA’s role in this is interesting. Studies show it tends to help you burn fat indirectly by preventing your body from storing it in the first place. This means that cheat days and cheat meals don’t spell the end of reaching your weight loss goals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDaily CLA use has been shown to help reduce appetite and promote satiety or feelings of fullness. While helping reduce your appetite may help some people lose weight, it’s also important that you don’t go overboard with appetite suppression. Long term appetite suppression can actually lead to metabolic damage and weight gain over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInflammation is at the heart of many serious diseases ranging from cancer to weight gain. It may sound strange because it’s gone under the radar for so long, but recent studies show that inflammation is a growing problem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCLA has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties that may help to explain its anti-cancer and anti-cholesterol effects. CLA has also been shown to help reduce enteric (or intestinal) inflammation as well as systemic (whole body) inflammation. To reap these anti-inflammatory benefits, make sure the CLA is sourced from plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaily CLA use has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity (make insulin more effective) and daily use for 12 weeks has been shown to increase proinsulin, c-peptide and adiponectin concentrations. 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Use antacids or acid blockers\u003cbr\u003e5. Use antibiotics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s easy to overlook what’s in what we drink. We often focus on quenching our thirst while forgetting beverages affect our health just as much as our food. The thing is, all that caffeine and sugar are poison to your friendly bacteria, yet is sustenance to pathogenic bacteria. Your gut flora need nutrient-rich foods to thrive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, if you’re drinking a lot of soda, alcohol, coffee, energy drinks, and whatnot, you’re making yourself prone to illness and all sorts of digestive issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany poor food choices do two things: 1. Create an environment primed for infectious bacteria, and 2. Acidic foods like sugar, alcohol, coffee, tea and antibiotic-pumped meats exacerbate the problem by kicking good bacteria out of their homes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou might think it’s as simple as making necessary dietary changes. Just switch from all the harmful stuff to foods full of friendly bacteria. In essence, it is that simple. However, here in America in particular, we have an uphill battle. We are one of only a handful of countries whose citizens are missing foods packed with probiotics as part of their regular diet.While some yogurts have probiotics in them, most contain added sugars that feed pathogenic bacteria. Sugar is their main food source, and it’s been added to virtually every food in America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntacids and acid blockers neutralize stomach acids or block acid production altogether. The problem is your body needs that stomach acid to help destroy pathogens, or at least reduce their numbers to amounts your gut flora can handle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntibiotic means “against life.” Antibiotics are meant to do just that: destroy live bacteria. The downside is that they kill good bacteria in addition to the illness-causing bad bacteria. 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As the body’s detoxification system, the liver and kidneys are often over-taxed with the typical American lifestyle. From junk food to pollution, to pharmaceuticals of all kinds, your liver and kidneys become overloaded with toxins over time. This can result in various symptoms, such as fatigue, headaches, depression, poor digestion, allergies, bad breath, skin problems, and so much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese organs can only function optimally when they are kept clean and provided with certain nutrients. In other words, the body’s filtration system can be compared to a water filter. When the filter is clogged with debris, it is unable to do the work of keeping fresh, clean water flowing through the filter. Similarly, when the liver and kidneys are clogged with toxins, they can’t protect the body from the onslaught of toxins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn today’s environment, virtually every individual--especially if they work around toxins, drink alcohol or have a history of kidney or liver problems--needs the added liver\/kidney support.Toxins surround us every day in many forms, from the millions of pounds of toxins dumped into the water and air, to things like poor diet, high stress, and synthetic medications. When the liver and kidneys are not nutritionally supported and kept clean, your body stores toxins in your tissues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigns of toxin buildup include: fatigue, headaches, irritability, insomnia, depression, poor digestion, bad breath, allergies, and skin problems. If allowed to go on for too long, it can lead to chronic illnesses like cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe key to Optimal Liver • Kidney’s success is its ability to cleanse and fortify these organs at the same time without the side effects often associated when these organs are cleansed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp Protect Your Body from storing Toxins\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSupport your body’s detoxification system with nutrients proven to ensure normal clearance of toxins, as well as protect liver cells. Nutrients like milk thistle, dandelion and barberry, are proven to ensure normal clearance of toxins, as well as protect the liver. 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Finally, you are able to provide all the needed vitamins \u0026amp; minerals your body needs in a tasty, fun gummy. Over 50 organic nutrient-rich foods supply all the daily needs of vitamins and minerals for everyone, whether 2 years of age to 92.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVirtually Everyone Is Vitamin and Mineral Deficient\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA USDA study on 21,000 people found that not even one of them had the Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) of the essential vitamins in their system. 97% of the American population doesn’t eat a balanced diet. Another USDA study showed that over 70% of Americans take a multivitamin. However, the AMA concluded that almost all Americans are deficient in vitamins and minerals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat’s happening is people are consuming nutrient-deficient and processed foods, or taking mainstream multivitamins, which are composed of synthetic ingredients. Our bodies don’t readily recognize synthetics, and synthetics are almost always incomplete forms of the natural version. While our bodies try to figure out what to do with these “vitamins,” it robs nutrients from all over to fill in the gaps synthetics leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSynthetic Multivitamins Are Dangerous\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic vitamins can damage your health and cause disease. Vitamin A can cause birth defects, liver damage, hair loss, weakness, anemia, joint pain and headaches. Vitamin D can cause kidney and cardiovascular damage, nausea, irritability and even coma. Calcium can cause constipation and kidney stones. Vitamin B is linked to muscle weakness and severe loss of neuromotor coordination. Vitamin E is linked to toxic reactions and blocking of beneficial nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is conflicting information on the efficacy of supplementing with multivitamins and individual nutrients. 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Doctors will tell them to be wary of supplementing with vitamin A in order to avoid the risk of their baby developing birth defects. However, they don’t tell women to cut down on how many carrots to eat, which are full of vitamin A. In fact, pregnant women would be encouraged to eat carrots and all the healthy foods they can get their hands on. Vitamin A straight from foods is perfectly safe and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vitamin C Chart\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/5fb2ec83e81edd08e670400f_opt2.2-p-500_480x480.png?v=1694205837\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIt Doesn't Take Much to Develop Health Issues\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearch proves current farming methods, food production, and preparation deplete our foods of life-generating vitamins and minerals. 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Made from whole foods, this formula utilizes Vitamin K2 and CoQ10 so Vitamin D works properly AND calcium is pulled out of the blood stream and put back into bones. It is extremely beneficial for overall longevity and quality of life. It also contains a higher potency of Vitamin D not found in other whole food D’s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAverage blood serum levels of Vitamin D have dropped over the past decade to the point that, according to a recent study, 77% of Americans have insufficient amounts. Obesity is one of the reasons for this increase because fat retains Vitamin D, making it less available to the rest of the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin D is being called “the nutrient of the decade” by many scientists and researchers. The whole food vitamin D comes from our Cultured Media Blend of 47 foods, plant enzymes, and probiotics fermented to create a highly potent and absorbable vitamin D. 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Optimal Longevi-D-K2 has 60 mcg of Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) per capsule.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin K2 works to keep blood vessels free of calcium buildup, and only the MK-7 form lasts a long time in the bloodstream, helping increase your lifespan by up to 7 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Three Together\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eInstead of taking a synthetic form of Vitamin D k2 or CoQ10 in the Ubiquinone form, you now have the ability to supplement with whole food nutrients assembled in the most absorbable and usable way, just as nature intended. Longevi-D k2 is being widely accepted as the first and only high potency whole food Vitamin D k2 product. And, with the most absorbable and usable form of CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) included, it is expected to be another industry-leading product introduced by Optimal Health Systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimal Longevi-D-K2 is a potent formula that incorporates three fat-soluble nutrients, CoQ10, vitamin D and vitamin K2. These ingredients have been proven to increase longevity and lower the risk of many diseases. 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Reverse deficiencies and dramatically improve your cardiovascular and overall health. This is NOT synthetic hormones or testosterone; it’s nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpti-Nitric uses select amino acids that boost nitric oxide, which in turn helps keep arteries and blood vessels flexible and active. Columbia University refers to L-Arginine as the “magic bullet” for the cardiovascular system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nutrients stimulate growth hormone for anti-aging benefits, counter heart disease and aids in blood pressure regulation, improve insulin sensitivity to help normalize blood sugar, bolsters the immune system, boosts energy, and increases lean muscle, promote reproductive health, can serve as a natural alternative to Viagra, and increases fertility and pleasure sensation in women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNitric oxide is a molecule whose primary purpose is to make sure blood vessels stay wide open. It’s a great remedy for high blood pressure, can increase how much oxygen reaches the heart, and can even help with reproductive health, which can enhance the experience during moments of intimacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, how do you boost nitric oxide levels? There are four things you can do lifestyle-wise: eat more leafy greens, eat foods abundant in flavonoids, get regular exercise, and avoid high-fat, high-carb diets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeafy greens, like kale, spinach, and arugula are rich in compounds that stimulate nitric oxide production, flavonoid-rich foods protect nitric oxide molecules from free radical damage, exercise naturally gets blood flowing and helps protects against disease, and avoiding too many unhealthy fats and carbs keep ADMA levels down, which helps avoid suppressing nitric oxide levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepending on your lifestyle and dietary habits, your nitric oxide levels may or may not be where you want them. Individuals with poor circulation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or many other common health problems are often deficient in the critical molecule nitric oxide. You might want to supplement your life with the right whole food nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt takes a trio of amino acids to keep your nitric oxide levels up: L-arginine, L-ornithine, and L-citrulline. According to the research, with enough of these amino acids in your system, you can reverse deficiencies and dramatically improve your cardiovascular and overall health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElasticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of your cardiovascular health depends on the elasticity of your arteries. They need to be strong and elastic enough to withstand the high pressure your heart produces from pumping blood. Elasticity is also what keeps the blood flowing as arteries expand and contract in time with your heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s a part of your blood vessels called the endothelium. When stimulated by nitric oxide, they grow more flexible and permeable, which means a natural energy boost and better overall health because your blood is flowing well. Nitric oxide regulates the muscle tone of blood vessels, which is the core of blood pressure health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeart disease crops up when your arteries lose their elasticity due to cholesterol deposits hardening and narrowing them. High fatty foods excel at stiffening up the endothelium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Journal of Advanced Research analyzed L-arginine studies that includes the amino acids ornithine and citrulline. Many human and animal studies have shown that when taken in the right dosages, these amino acids have multiple beneficial pharmacological effects such as reduction in the risk of vascular and heart diseases, reduction in erectile dysfunction, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe more elastic your blood vessels, the lower the risk of a wide range of cardiovascular health issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Flow\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe number one disease doctors keep an eye out for is heart disease. Over 17 million deaths happen per year because of blood pressure, and over 78 million adults in the United States alone are affected by high blood pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe higher your blood pressure, the more likely you are to experience low energy, strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, and other health problems. The older Americans get, the higher their blood pressure tends to go, the biggest factors contributing to that being poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting a Healthy, Helpful Dose\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you read the article on the powerhouse trio of nutrients, then the following will sound familiar: you have a trio of nutrients that provide the most help when they work together, instead of alone. This particular trio is the amino acids L-arginine, ornithine, and citrulline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you find yourself on the radar for heart disease, high blood pressure, or any other cardiovascular issues, correcting them takes a dose best prescribed on a case-by-case basis. In addition, make sure whatever your dosage your health professional prescribes contains all three amino acids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColumbia University refers to L-arginine as the Magic Bullet for the cardiovascular system. Columbia’s researchers have compiled over 10,000 citations and even include L-arginine in its course material. This amino acid helps improve blood flow in arteries, helps kidneys remove waste from the body, and helps maintain immune and hormone function. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL-ornithine works closely with L-arginine and removing waste via the kidneys and liver. However, L-ornithine’s primary function is to prevent ammonia levels from getting dangerously high, and it helps promote growth hormone levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL-citrulline completes the trio because the kidneys convert it to L-arginine to improve blood flow. This happens because the nitric oxide released helps arteries relax and become more elastic. This effect is used most notably in medicines designed to correct erectile dysfunction and slow wound healing due to diabetes. Wounds will heal slowly because cellular debris collects and stagnates at the injury site. Improving blood flow helps flush the wound out and make way for your body to repair itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Blood Vessels and Arteries Flexible and Active\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOptimal Opti-Nitric is the most advanced formula combining L-Arginine, ornithine, and citrulline to boost nitric oxide levels. The ingredients can reverse deficiencies and dramatically improve your cardiovascular and overall blood flow. This is NOT synthetic hormones or testosterone; it’s nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nutrients have been proven to improve insulin sensitivity to help normalize blood sugar, bolster the immune system, boost energy, and increase lean muscle mass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpti-Nitric uses select amino acids that boost nitric oxide, which in turn helps keep arteries and blood vessels flexible and active. 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