Biotin
Biotin is an essential water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for the metabolism of fats and amino acids, as well as the production of fatty acids. Biotin also plays a key role in the health of skin, the intestinal track and nervous system
What It’s Good For
- Processes fats and amino acids
- Healthy skin
- Intestinal and nervous system support
Daily Value (DV)
300 µg
Sources
nuts, whole grains, dairy, meat, royal jelly, brewing yeast
Fiber
Fiber is a virtually indigestible substance that is found mainly in the outer layers of plants. Fiber is a special type of carbohydrate that passes through the human digestive system virtually unchanged, without being broken down into nutrients.
What It’s Good For
Fiber is important because it has an influence on the digestion process from start to finish:
- Fiber helps contribute to a feeling of being full.
- Fiber makes food more satisfying, probably because the contents of the stomach are bulkier and stay there longer.
- Fiber slows digestion and absorption so that glucose (sugar) in food enters the bloodstream more slowly, which keeps blood sugar on a more even level.
- Fiber is broken down in the colon (the main part of the large intestine) by bacteria and the simple organic acids produced by this breakdown helps to nourish the lining of the colon.
- These acids also provide fuel for the rest of the body, especially the liver, and may have an important role in metabolism.
Daily Value (DV)
25 to 30 grams of dietary fiber per day
Sources
all-natural cereals, whole-grain breads, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2, also known as Riboflavin, is needed to metabolize food and it promotes good vision and healthy skin. It also assists with the normal growth, reproduction and production of red blood cells.
What It’s Good For
- Converts food into energy
- Skin and vision
- Red blood cell health
Daily Value (DV)
1.7 mg
Sources
kiwis, avocados, broccoli, asparagus, spinach, mushrooms, milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs, legumes, nuts
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3, also know as Niacin, is a water-soluble vitamin which converts food into energy. It also supports healthy skin as well as the nervous, immune and digestive systems.
What It’s Good For
- Converts food into energy
- Digestive and immune system support
- Healthy skin
Daily Value (DV)
20 mg
Sources
bran
Probiotics
Probiotics are beneficial live microorganisms that reside in your digestive tract. They help maintain a healthy digestive system by decreasing the growth of harmful bacteria. Probiotics are often called 'good bacteria' because of their health benefits.
Many Americans take probiotics to aid digestion or to treat conditions such as diarrhea, lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome and yeast infections.
Probiotic deficiency is common. Many lifestyle factors favor undesirable microorganisms over probiotics in your intestinal tract: stress, poor diet (sugar and fat), alcohol, prescription drugs, travel, frequent colds or infections, and aging are the big ones. It's hard for a modern person not to have a probiotic deficiency to some degree.
What It’s Good For
- Helps maintain digestive health
- Replenish beneficial bacteria
- Helps regulate the body’s internal balance
Daily Value (DV)
The FDA has not established a daily value at this time.
Sources
Fermented foods such as yogurt, Amish yogurt cheese, blue cheese, acidophilus milk, soy sauce and buttermilk.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6, which is also known as Pantothenic acid, is a key nutrient for maintaining healthy brain functions, the formation of healthy red blood cells and the conversion of protein to energy. It also boosts the manufacturing of antibodies that support the immune system.
What It’s Good For
- Healthy brain function
- Formation of red blood cells
- Immune system support
Daily Value (DV)
2 mg
Sources
beef, liver, chicken, ham, avocados, bananas, cereals, leafy vegetables, sunflower seeds, salmon, shrimp, tuna
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is important for metabolism which includes the generation and use of energy for digestion, absorption, elimination, circulation and temperature regulation. It is also a key nutrient for the formation of red blood cells and the maintenance of the central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord.
What It’s Good For
- Generation of energy
- Formation of red blood cells
- Supports the central nervous system
Daily Value (DV)
6 µg
Sources
milk, cheese, ham, eggs, beef, liverwurst, liver, kidney, shellfish, fish, (salmon, sardines, snapper, flounder, herring, mackerel, oysters and clams)
Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid, promotes a healthy immune system, helps wounds heal and maintains blood vessels. This essential vitamin is water-soluble, has antioxidant properties and aids in the absorption of iron.
What It’s Good For
- Promotes a healthy immune system
- Antioxidant properties
- Supports iron absorption
Daily Value (DV)
60 mg
Sources
citrus fruits, green vegetables such as broccoli
Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body with 99% of it being stored in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the growth and health of bones and teeth, as well as proper nerve and muscle function.
What It’s Good For
- Bone and teeth health
- Nerve function
- Supports muscle tissue
Daily Value (DV)
1,000 mg
Sources
milk, yogurt, cheese, broccoli, turnip greens, nuts, kelp, caviar, sardines, tofu
Vitamin D
Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” aids in the absorption of Calcium and Phosphorus which help to form and maintain strong bones and teeth. It may also play a role in maintaining strong muscles.
What It’s Good For
- Aids in calcium absorption
- Muscle support
- Supports bone and teeth health
Daily Value (DV)
400 IU
Sources
fortified milk, egg yolks, fatty fish, liver, mushrooms, and sunlight
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that aids in the formation of red blood cells, promotes the function of a healthy circulatory system and helps the body metabolize Vitamin K. It also has antioxidant properties, which means it protects cells from damaging oxidation.
What It’s Good For
- Formation of red blood cells
- Antioxidant properties
- Supports circulatory system
Daily Value (DV)
30 IU
Sources
nuts and vegetables
Iron
While none of our products contain iron it is an essential mineral and an important component in oxygen transport and metabolism. The body stores about 15% of iron for future needs and uses it when dietary intake is inadequate.
What It’s Good For
- Oxygen transportation
- Metabolizes oxygen
Daily Value (DV)
18 mg
Sources
seafood, red meats, whole grains, eggs
Folic Acid
Folic Acid is an essential B vitamin that helps the body produce and maintain new cells. It is especially important for women who are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant to talk to their physician about the recommended amount of folic acid they should be taking daily.
What It’s Good For
- Cell production
- Promotes cell health
- Fetal health
Daily Value (DV)
400 µg
Sources
vegetables, beans
Iodine
Iodine is a trace mineral and essential nutrient needed for the normal process of converting food into energy. It is also necessary for normal thyroid function and production of thyroid hormones.
What It’s Good For
- Metabolizes food into energy
- Supports thyroid function
- Hormone production
Daily Value (DV)
150 µg
Sources
seafood, nuts, seeds
Zinc
Zinc is necessary for the functioning of more than 300 different enzymes including carbohydrate and protein metabolism. It is also known for its immune-enhancing properties and has been shown to play a key role in wound healing.
What It’s Good For
- Supports enzymes
- Carbohydrate and protein metabolism
- Supports the immune system
Daily Value (DV)
15 mg
Sources
beef, turkey, oysters, shrimp, crab, whole grains, eggs, peanuts, beans
Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps maintain vision, aids skin and bone growth as well as supports immune and reproductive systems. It also has antioxidant properties which means it protects cells from damaging oxidation.
What It’s Good For
- Vision
- Skin and bone growth
- Antioxidant properties
Daily Value (DV)
5,000 IU
Sources
milk, cheese, eggs, liver, fish, nuts, cantaloupes, carrots, yams, squash, tomatoes, blackberries, spinach, avocados, peas, pumpkins
Elderberry
Sambucus (elder or elderberry) is a shrub or small tree in the moschatel family, Adoxaceae. Elderberries have been widely known and used folk remedy for centuries. Today the immune and antioxidant properties of elderberry is being studied and rediscovered.
Antioxidant
An antioxidant is a molecule capable of inhibiting the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons from a substance to an oxidizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals. In turn, these radicals can start chain reactions that damage cells. Antioxidants terminate these chain reactions by removing free radical intermediates, and inhibit other oxidation reactions. They do this by being oxidized themselves, so antioxidants are often reducing agents such as thiols, ascorbic acid or polyphenols.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal blood clotting. It also helps the body maintain normal bone formation and repair.
What It’s Good For
- Blood clotting
- Bone formation
- Bone repair
Daily Value (DV)
80 µg
Sources
dark green leafy vegetables, spinach, broccoli, kale, nuts (pine, cashews, chestnuts and hazelnuts), liver
Omega 3
Omega 3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids. They are necessary for human health but the body can't make them -- you have to get them through food. Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), Omega 3 fatty acids may play a role in brain health as well as normal growth and development.
Sources
salmon, tuna, halibut, nut oils
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