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This pak provides all the nutrients your body needs for immunity aid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.optimalhealthsystems.com\/products\/optimal-whole-c-chewable\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Whole C \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot just Vitamin C, this is Whole C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHundreds of studies on vitamin C give testament to its ability to both bolster the immune system and help the body ramp up after the onset of a condition. Optimal Whole C from Optimal Health Systems provides a complete vitamin C complex made from real food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe synthetic versions of vitamin C are just ascorbic acid. 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This is our strongest immediate relief formula for nasal and lung nutritional support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany doctors and patients report the improvement of smell and taste by providing ionic zinc, oxygen, and saline directly to the membranes through this spray.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834385060142,"sku":"543621","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/Paks-immunitybundlewithingreedients2023.png?v=1698271462"},{"product_id":"optimal-1-digest-a-meal-family-size","title":"Optimal 1 Digest-A-Meal - Family Size","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"heading-58\"\u003eSee the Power of Optimal 1 Digest-A-Meal in Action:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Digest-A-Meal and Our Famous Pudding Test\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8mUf_VNJU7o\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col grid--2-col-tablet\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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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Compound that on top of chronic stress and mustering the energy to get out of bed becomes an achievement in and of itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eATP, energy your cells use to function properly and keep your body in working condition, slows down with age, and then takes another hit every time you’re stressed out. Research shows that supplementing with D-ribose is an effective way to restore and strengthen ATP production, thus help you regain energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eStress, Anxiety and Low Energy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEnergy starts at the cellular level, specifically in the organelle called mitochondria. They’re known as the powerhouses of your cells because they are responsible for energy production, or ATP. In fact, 99% of ATP production occurs inside mitochondria. With many pathologic conditions and aging, mitochondrial function declines, and there is a reduction in the production of ATP. This includes stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you’re stressed, your body enters a fight-or-flight mode that causes cell death. When you’re chronically stressed, this cycle becomes even worse and you’re plagued with free radicals from head to toe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cells in your brain have mitochondria, too. “Because of their unique role in generating ATP, mitochondria are vital to the functioning of all types of human cells, especially those that require large amounts of energy. Neurons in particular have high energy demands; although our brains only weigh about three pounds, they account for around 20% of our bodies’ glucose and oxygen consumption.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD-ribose is a naturally-occurring sugar found in cells and particularly in the mitochondria. It is a great fuel source. Without sufficient energy, cells cannot maintain integrity and function. Supplemental D-ribose has been shown to improve cellular processes when there is mitochondrial dysfunction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Alzheimer's disease (AD), at times referred to as type 3 diabetes, is the most common form of dementia in elderly people. AD is characterized by an imbalance of the cellular energetic metabolism.” In other words: ATP is taking a hit and this decline is correlated with the onset of cognitive decline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA growing body of clinical data is further elaborating potential connections between stress, depression, and mitochondria, a report in Biological Psychiatry said. One of the most striking studies was published in 2015 by Cai et al., who collaborated with more than 60 other scientists to look at a cohort of 11,670 women from China. The group included women who had never been depressed and women with recurrent depression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the investigators performed whole-genome sequencing, they saw two major group differences. First, women with a history of stressful life experiences had an increased total amount of mtDNA. This indicated oxidative damage to mitochondria, or even cell death. The second finding was that women who had experienced stressful life events had shortened telomeres, which can be seen in settings of oxidative stress. This affects cellular energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHuman and animal studies suggest an intriguing link between mitochondrial diseases and depression, noting that chronically stressed cells dampened neuroplasticity, including plasticity within the cell. This leads to mitochondria dysfunction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDysfunctional mitochondria decrease the pool of available ATP, which is believed to have detrimental effects on signal transduction pathways, dampening activity in neuronal circuits, and interfering with mitochondrial function. This negative cascade is correlated with the development of depression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltimately, all this means it’s wise to take care of our mitochondria when stressed, be it momentarily or chronically. If not, we face cognitive decline and being in a constant state of fatigue and unhappiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHow to Tell if Your Mitochondria Are Struggling\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSome people are born predisposed to mitochondrial problems. These often manifest early in life. From a mental health perspective, they will be predisposed to depression, bipolar issues, anxiety, autism, etc. On the other hand, said problems can develop gradually. The biggest giveaway is constant fatigue despite adequate sleep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA graduate development usually stems from stress, toxins, medication, poor sleep, poor nutrition, heavy metal exposure, lack of exercise, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplemental D-ribose may play an inhibitory role in the breakdown of adenine nucleotides, influencing the subsequent formation of xanthine and uric acid compounds; and thereby affecting the release of superoxide anion radicals. The combination of D-ribose with reducing antioxidants may provide a more optimal state of cellular protection during and following times of oxidative stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplementing with D-Ribose has been shown to help protect your cells and improve ATP energy production, giving you a boost of energy to combat stress. It has been shown to help circumvent the enzymatic step to assist with replenishing ATP levels in cells.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDr. Marc Harris’s Essential D-Ribose Powder\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEssential D-Ribose is a non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free source of D-Ribose that helps enhance ATP energy production. Our D-Ribose from Dr. Harris comes in a bulk powder with an easy-to-use 5 gram scoop. 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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. This breakthrough transforms the glutathione supplement industry providing high dose glutathione delivered safely to the cellular level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePairing Essential Glutathione with the Optimal Fruit \u0026amp; Veggie Plus powder is--in our opinion--the most potently powerful antioxidant blitz a person can take to load the body with powerful health-promoting antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834385223982,"sku":"850019587104","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/Essential-Ingredient-Glutathione-2023.png?v=1705359916"},{"product_id":"essential-dak1k2","title":"Essential DAK1K2","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eVitamin D has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, and has even been nicknamed “the nutrient of the decade” by many scientists and researchers because it’s been associated with so many health benefits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s essential to the health of most organs, including the brain, heart, skin, reproductive glands, prostate gland and mammary glands. 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. 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Researchers prefer to study acetyl-L-carnitine because it is better absorbed in the small intestine than other forms, and more efficiently crosses the blood-brain barrier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarnitine is found in almost every last cell in your body and it plays a critical role in energy production by transporting fatty acids to mitochondria, where they’re converted to energy. Carnitine also plays a role in helping remove toxins from cells.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou mainly find dietary carnitine in meat, fish, poultry and dairy, especially red meat. For vegetarians and those who avoid red meat, along with those genetically predisposed to not using certain fats for energy, it can be easy to grow deficient in carnitine.There are also preexisting health conditions that can create cause it as well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiver disease\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKidney disease, especially with dialysis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigestive disease that causes poor absorption\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalnutrition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMitochondrial disease\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertain metabolic disorders\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertain medicines, such as valproate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, a deficiency leads to a condition where nutrients can’t reach your body’s cells, causing weakness and potentially heart and living problems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigns of a Carnitine Deficiency:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecreased or floppy muscle tone or muscle weakness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiredness\/Fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrritability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInability to lose body fat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eL-Carnitine and Your Heart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardiovascular disease is a leading cause of deaths worldwide, accounting for 15-17% of healthcare costs. Current records estimate an annual global average of 30 million cardiac dysfunction cases, and experts anticipate that number to rise over the next 30 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudies show that L-carnitine improves the transport of long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondrial matrix, triggering cardioprotective effects through reduced oxidative stress, inflammation and cell death. Carnitine deficiency results in a reduced oxidation (breakdown) of fatty acids and therefore, reduced energy (ATP) production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Carnitines have an essential role in the regulation of mitochondrial function and recent studies both in animal models and human subjects have emphasized the importance of mitochondrial function in regulating NO* signaling,” said researchers from the 2009 study on “Carnitine homeostasis, mitochondrial function, and cardiovascular disease.” *NO stands for nitric oxide, a key molecule for blood vessel flexibility and blood flow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA weakened heart may not be able to pump blood as well. This can lead to symptoms such as swelling and shortness of breath. Untreated heart weakness may lead to death early in life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral studies have examined the effectiveness of supplemental carnitine in the management of cardiac ischemia (restriction of blood flow to the heart) and peripheral arterial disease (whose most important symptom is poor circulation in the legs, known as intermittent claudication). Because levels of carnitine are low in the failing heart muscle, supplemental amounts might counteract the toxic effects of free fatty acids and improve carbohydrate metabolism.L-Carnitine and Your Mitochondria\u003cbr\u003eMitochondria are the energy factories of every last cell in your body. If they slow down, you slow down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA decline in mitochondrial function is thought to contribute to the aging process. Carnitine may be involved because its concentration in tissues declines with age, which deteriorates the mitochondrial membrane. Carnitines are involved in mitochondrial transport of fatty acids and are of critical importance for maintaining normal mitochondrial function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eL-Carnitine and the Rest of Your Body\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch on aged rats found supplementation with high doses of acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) and ALA (an antioxidant) reduced deterioration. The animals’ activity levels rose in the form of moving around more and improved their performance on memory challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe results suggest that acetyl-L-carnitine may help with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. Several studies show improvements or slower declines in mental ability in people with Alzheimer's disease who took ALC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce ALC passes through the blood-brain barrier, it helps promote synthesization of a primary neurotransmitter in the brain known as acetylcholine, which primarily allows for communication between nerve cells. This in turn helps support memory health, focus and alertness, improved sleep and muscle contractions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL-carnitine has also been shown to play a role in regulating calcium influx, making sure it stays out of your arteries and in your bones. Heart weakness is a serious possible development from an L-carnitine deficiency left unchecked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearch also shows that people with prediabetes had some improvement in their blood sugar levels after taking ALC for two months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearchers from the study on “L-Carnitine and heart disease” said, “L-carnitine reduces hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycemia, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, obesity, etc. that enhance cardiovascular pathology.”The Best, Most Absorbable (and Most Studied) Form\u003cbr\u003eThere are two forms of carnitine supplementation out there, but studies show that acetyl-L-carnitine is the superior form due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. This supports brain energy and function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optimal Health Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834385289518,"sku":"850019587005","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/7629\/3934\/files\/Essential-Ingredient-L-Carnitine-2023.png?v=1717168448"},{"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. 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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? 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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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Essential Shrooms combines many different types of therapeutic mushrooms for the ultimate synergistic effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe product name “essential shrooms” is a play on words but really brings out the importance of many key nutrients for immune and brain health that are found in this formula.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wealth of beneficial nutrients found in most mushrooms are found in beta-glucans. Beta-glucans are responsible for immuno-modulating antioxidants and neuroprotective chemicals. This makes mushrooms full of antioxidants, which have been shown to greatly benefit the immune system and work as an anti-inflammatory, which helps regulate immune function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother research-backed nutrient is polysaccharides. 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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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When you have a tired and stressed body, it’s going to struggle to convert CoQ10 into ubiquinol, makes you feel even more tired. When you supplement with the readily bioavailable form, you also get a healthy dose of disease-fighting and anti-aging antioxidants.\u003cbr\u003eMore recent research appears to show that this antioxidant benefit may also help improve symptoms of mood disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eUbiquinol and Headaches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eStress and anxiety tend to cause headaches, even migraines. Abnormal mitochondrial function can lead to an increased calcium uptake by the cells. 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Since bacteria can trigger certain emotions, they can also trigger certain food cravings. The new science surrounding the microbiome provides many opportunities for developing products that can mediate GI function and thereby influence overall health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’ve ever tried to eat healthy but kept falling off the wagon, there’s hope for you yet. You’re not the one craving sugar and greasy food; it’s the bad bacteria that survive and thrive off junk food. Good bacteria, on the other hand, love those raw fruits and vegetables and whatnot. That shines a bright light on how healthy people keep on eating healthy without faltering. They’ve got bacteria on their side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBacteria are far more genetically diverse than humans, meaning they can be programmed and reprogrammed with ease, reacting immediately to stimuli while humans try to pass on the right DNA through their offspring. Bacteria have genes that can be flipped on and off through various stimuli, like interaction with each other, metabolites, toxins, exercise and diet. Bacteria are busy little guys constantly taking in information from our bodies and brains. Cue all the emotional turmoil and that tells bacteria how to behave and what to crave. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudies show that diet and supplementation are the primary influencers of microbial balance and gut health. Throwing it out of whack has been shown to lead to a wide range of disorders: obesity, neurodegenerative issues, and functional and inflammatory diseases, including everything from cardiovascular disease to irritable bowel disorders and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat this means for you is, if you can get your gut microbiome squeaky clean, you can not only be super healthy, you can put an end to those food cravings. You can stick with the dietary lifestyle you know you should. You just need to reprogram your gut first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eFlora Blitz 100: The Fast Way to Reprogramming Your Cravings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe findings are pretty darn cool and promising but they come with a caveat: researchers are still figuring out which bacteria promote good moods. Thousands of gut microbes have been identified but one trend is certain: depressed people have reduced numbers of friendly bacteria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat we do know is there's a connection between the mind and gut, that gut feeling and all. We also know that gut bacteria communicate with the brain in three ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSend signals up the vagus nerve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eInfluence immune cells in the gut\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eProduce chemicals that affect the brain and travel in the blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNutritional studies provide a compass pointing towards which bacteria love healthy food, and which love junk food. OHS is tapping into this connection with Optimal Flora Blitz 100, a therapeutic dose of probiotics that will clear out your gut of bad bacteria and come ready to be programmed to crave healthier foods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour gut microbes cause a large portion of your cravings due to the gut-brain axis. 90% of your serotonin, the neurotransmitter thought to be responsible for your mood, is made in your gut and is impacted by the state of your gut microbiome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBacteroidetes thrive off of fats while Prevotellas thrive off of carbohydrate sources. When we eat sugar, we literally feed the Candida yeast and other harmful microorganisms living in the gastrointestinal tract. This can lead to fatigue, low energy, and hormonal imbalance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen our gut falls out of balance, the cells of the intestine become inflamed. We end up absorbing very little from the food that we eat. The cells of the intestine lose their ability to do work. This means that food might sit stagnant in the small intestine, where it ferments and putrefies. The large intestine may lose motility, or the ability to move. Most importantly, the wall of the intestines becomes irritated and leaky. A leaky gut allows large particles of food, toxins from bacteria, and Candida to pass into the bloodstream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is intended to be a swift intervention of sorts when you feel cravings for sugary or greasy food coming on. This is your red flag that your gut microbiome is out of whack. Flora Blitz 100 delivers a surge of healthy bacteria to kill off the bad bacteria triggering the unhealthy cravings, along with creates a blank microbiome slate. This allows you to jump back on the healthy food wagon and give yourself a chance to develop permanent, healthy dietary habits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo maximize the culture in your gut, you want to include a wide range of raw, plant-based foods in your diet. 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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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While stress accelerates vitamin C depletion in all the tissues in the body, the adrenal glands are especially affected, which must respond to every stress experienced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpti-Adrenal provides almost 300% of the RDA of vitamin C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRiboflavin\u003c\/em\u003e - The use of riboflavin to make cellular energy molecules (like FAD and FMN) is impaired in people with fatigued adrenal glands. Riboflavin is also involved in the release of energy in the electron transport chain, the citric acid cycle, as well as the breaking down of fatty acids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis nutrient helps support adrenal function, help calm and maintain a healthy nervous system, and facilitate key metabolic processes, including helping to turn food into energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpti-Adrenal provides almost 900% of the RDA of riboflavin.\u003cem\u003eVitamin B6\u003c\/em\u003e - B vitamins play an important role in cell metabolism. 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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. 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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. 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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. 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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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