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Lipase is a digestive enzyme secreted by the pancreas to aid in the
breakdown of fats. Unfortunately many people are deficient in the lipase
enzyme leading to bloating, gas, indigestion, burping, and other signs of
digestive disturbance when they consume foods high in fat, including fish
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Lipase aids in better digestion of the fish oil, reducing the chance of
any of the previously mentioned digestive concerns.

Both the Omega-T" class="expert">http://www.stopagingnow.com/OMT/Omega-T-Fish-Oil-Capsules">Omega-T Fish Oil and the Cod" class="expert">http://www.stopagingnow.com/CLV/Cod-Liver-Oil-Softgels">Cod Liver Oil will provide support for
joints, dry eye, and muscle issues. The main difference between cod liver
oil and fish oil is that cod liver oil has natural vitamin A and vitamin D
and less EPA and DHA while Fish oil does not have
naturally occurring vitamins A and D yet has higher amounts of EPA and
DHA. Because we have added vitamin D, coQ10, and lipase to our fish oil,
it further narrows the differences between fish oil and cod liver oil. If
you find the the Omega-T Fish Oil has been working for you, there is no
need to change. If, however, you feel the Cod Liver Oil will provide more
assistance, consider taking that for a couple of months to see if you find
benefit. Many people find the occational combination works quite nicely. 

Some of our multi vitamins and supplements are indeed wheat and gluten
free. This is indicated on our website and on the supplement bottle. To
find the listing of ingredients that are and are not in our supplements,
go to the supplement's page, such as our Multi Nutrient Original Multi
vitamin. Scroll down and below the red Add to Cart button, click on the Ingredients
tab. As you scroll down the ingredients tab, you'll see a listing of
ingredients, below that you will see "Other Information" which will list
materials (such as gluten and wheat) not in that particular supplement.
Alternatively, our supplements list the same and other information on the
bottle under the heading "Important Information".

Our vitamin D3, both the liquid and softgels are derived from lanolin. The
only other source that vitamin D3 comes from is cod liver oil. Vitamin D2
is from a vegetable source.

There is no standard recommendation melatonin dose. However, most agree that melatonin supplements at 1 mg and 3 mg dosages are most effective. Our Melatonin Capsules are 3 mg per capsule. Melatonin has a somewhat sensitive phase response curve
 (PRC) which means that there is a point where too much will actually be counterproductive. In some  studies, a lower dose of 2-3 mg was very effective while a higher dose of 20 mg was ineffective. The average person's body begins melatonin production around 9 pm. So taking the supplement between the hours of 9-11 pm would be most effective.

I would start by taking a 3 mg dose at the same every night for about 2 weeks coupled with a sleep regimen of going to bed at the same time every night. Usually this jumps starts a healthy sleep cycle once again. If not you could return to using the melatonin. At that point though, you may want to also consider speaking with your health care provider to ensure that there aren't any underlying endocrine problems.  

Both Omega-T Fish Oil and NKO Krill Oil both provide cardiovascular
support regarding cholesterol. The difference however, is that our Omega-T
Fish Oil has a higher fish oil content per two softgels, including a higher
amount of EPA, which is what has been shown to benefit cardiovascular 
health primarily by reducing inflammation in the body. On the other hand,
krill oil has the antioxidant astaxanthin, which studies have demonstrated
support immune and cardiovascular function. The choice of taking fish oil
vs krill oil is up to you as both support cardiovascular function. Fish
oil has been more extensively studied than krill oil for cholesterol
support, yet both may be of benefit.

Flax Seed has many benefits but not to the degree that Fish Oil does. Many different essential fatty acids fall under the umbrella term 'Omega-3.'  Fish oil consists of mainly DHA and EPA while flax seed consists of ALA.  Although some ALA can be converted to Omega-3 in the body, the conversion in the body can be somewhat inefficient (with a conversion to EPA being even more limited) and may not provide the same benefits that one gets from taking a more direct source of EPA and DHA. Since Fisho Oil is considered to be so beneficial for the brain and the heart- its rare that it can be substituted with the same results. If one is vegetarian, it is often advised that a diet high in flax, walnuts and seaweed be consumed.

One thing to remember is that ground flax seed can be treated differently than even flax seed oil. The ground flax seed will provide you with fiber that the oil does not. Ground flax also is not as concentrated in EFAs as just taking the oil itself. Since the average diet consists of far more ALA than other Omega- 3's, it is often times the best bet to stick with fish oil or opt for a combination of both Flax and Fish Oil.

We currently do not have a separate astragalus formula, however astragalus
is in our Immunity Defense formula, combined with a variety of other herbs
and nutrients to support immune health. If you are interested in reading
more about the Immunity Defense formula. In the meantime,
because of your seeming interest in an individual astragalus supplement,
I'll put in a request for you. As for the zinc, we have zinc formula in each of
our Multi Nutrient Formulas and we have also formulated a stand alone zinc
supplement with L-OptiZinc, a patented form of zinc that is absorbable to
the body, increasing the body's ability to utilize the zinc.

 You can definitely place an order and pay with a check. This can be done
by mailing your check in with the order form. Print out the order form and
complete as needed. Once filled out, just add the shipping cost and mail in
the form. Your ordered will then be processed and your products
will be sent to you.

Both the Callisto Vitamin E Cream and the Callisto Vitamin E Oil are
beneficial in supporting skin health and potentially reducing the signs of
stretch marks and wrinkles due to free radical damage. We have both the
cream and oil dependent on which form you prefer. We have even formulated
the Callisto Anti-Aging Cream and Oil PowerPak for people who like to use
both the cream and oil.

With any of our products, you can find the ingredient listing by going to
the product's page, scroll down and below the red Add to Cart Button, you
will see the Ingredients tab (it should be the second to forth tab). Click
on the Ingredient tab and scroll down to read the ingredients and
supplement facts.

Our former Omega-T Fish Oil formula did not have vitamin D and lipase. The
lipase can be the reason why your digestive system is more active when you
take two softgels of our new formula daily. Lipase is an enzyme that is
naturally secreted from our pancreas to help us digest fats. Unfortunately many people
dont produce enough of this enzyme and therefore have difficulty digesting fish
oils. We've added lipase to help with that so that your body can more efficiently utilize
the Omega 3 fatty acids. Your digestive enzymes seem to
be working optimally, which is wonderful. You can definitely take one
softgel daily of our Omega-T Fish Oil and still reap some benefits. The
only drawback is that you will be getting half the amount of fish oil and
other nutrients in the supplement. You may want to consider splitting the
dosage so that you take one with breakfast and one with lunch or dinner.
Usually it helps to break up the dose throughout the day.

Consider taking the Multi Nutrient Gold Multivitamin, which contains
several antioxidants such as resveratrol, curcumin (which is derived from
turmeric), and green tea. The Multi Nutrient Gold Multivitamin is full of antioxidants that, when combined,
work synergistically to support several body systems. This multivitamin
also contains 1000 IU of vitamin D, 800 mg of calcium, 350 mg of
magnesium, and 1000 mg of vitamin C. There are small amounts of CoQ10,
so if you are taking additional amounts, you may want to continue taking it separately.
Over all, the Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD is a great way to benefit from a wide spectrum
of nutrients and antioxidants from just one formula a day. 

The next best thing you can add would be a high quality fish oil like our Omega-T.
We have recently improved our Omega-T Fish Oil supplement so now it's better than ever. 
There was already 1400 mg of fish oil with 420 mg of EPA and 280 mg of DHA in per serving. Added to this are vitamin D, vitamin E, coQ10, and lipase. Lipase is an enzyme to help you better
digest the fats in the fish oil so you get maximum absorption from the product.

As you probably already know, Polyphenols are antioxidant substances found
in many plant substances. There are three different types of polyphenols,
tannins, lignins, and flavonoids.

Polyphenols serve like an umbrella term in this formula, since catechins
are a type of flavonoid, which mean that catechins are actually
polyphenols. This is the reason why the total amounts seem to overlap.
Catechins also serve as an umbrella term for EGCGs, since EGCGs are a type
of catechin.

So, in this standardized formula there is guaranteed 441 mg of
polyphenols, 360 mg of that 441 mg of polyphenols are catechins. And of
the 360 mg of catechins 315 mg of are EGCGs.

There are so many nutrients that would complement the resveratrol in our
ResveraPlus formula, including the acetyl l-carnitine and alpha lipoic
acid you mentioned. We have currently reformulated our resveratrol
ResveraPlus supplement by including PowerGrape grape extract, Activin
grape seed extract, and alcohol free red wine powder, creating a more
potent antioxidant than resveratrol alone. In the future we may consider including
all 3 in a single formula but it we have to consider the capsule size and whether or 
not adequate doses can fit in one capsule. At the present time we choose to offer them in
stand alone supplements so that they can include the high potency doses that have
proven to be so effective.

Per the article you are referring to, if you are considering taking
quercetin for weight loss, taking 500-1000 mg daily is sufficient
according to studies. The amount of quercetin you are currently taking not
only helps with weight control, but also helps reduce inflammation.
There would not be decrease efficacy based on the amount you are taking.

The Psyllium Husk does have the capacity of swelling in your intestines.
Without proper fluid intake, this could possibly reduce your hunger, however that
is not how it should be used. It is intended to be a fiber source that swells to sweep
your intestinal lining as it passes through, absorbing the toxins. It also acts as a
bulking agent for easier, well formed bowel movements when taken with sufficient
amounts of liquid. That is what psyllium husk is intended for. Taking psyllium husk with too
little liquid can lead to intestinal compaction, which leads to
constipation and bloating. It should also not be used long term. Doing so
may reduce your body's ability to create well formed stools on it's own as
well as reduce your body's ability to perform it's own bodily functions.

If you are looking for a weight supplement to help control your appetite,
consider our Super Citrimax formula. It contains ChromeMate chromium, a
mineral beneficial in regulating blood sugar levels. It also contains the
primary supplement, super citrimax extract, which comes from the tamarind
fruit. This extract prevents the storage of calories not needed for energy
as fat, which reduces weight gain. Further, it appears to reduce the
appetite either by raising serotonin or by storing carbohydrates in the
liver and muscles as starch where it will be easily broken down rather
than stored in the body. 

We have also formulated our SynergySlim formula which contains the super
citrimax as well as several other ingredients to help you burn calories,
reduce fat, and block carbs. SynergySlim is our most comprehensive weight
loss program. It actually contains both Citrimax and ChromeMate® (which
are both in the Super Citrimax Supplement) SynergySlim contains 200 mcg of
ChromeMate® and Super Citrimax contains 100 mg. Super Citrimax contains
750 mg of Citrimax, while SynergySlim contains 4,500 mg of Citrimax per
serving.

Fish oil can have a thinning effect on blood and since you are on
warfarin, taking fish oil may further thin your blood. This said, there
are many people who are on blood thinning medication and taking fish oil
simultanously while under the supervision of their primary care physician.
If you are interested in taking our Omega-T Fish Oil, I suggest consulting
your primary care physician and having him/her monitor you while on any
supplements as your physician has a better understanding of what is going
on with your body.

If your high blood pressure medication causes blood thinning or you are
taking other blood thinning drugs, ginkgo biloba may further thin your
blood. Ginkgo biloba is overall a safe herb, however since many
medications have a small therapeutic window, I suggest working with your
prescribing physician as he/she is better acquainted with your health
concerns and how the medications work in your body. Your physician can
also continue to monitor you.

While there is nothing that can stop aging altogether because
it is a natural part of life, there are things we can do and take that
can slow the aging process and make us as healthy as possible. 
As you mentioned, antioxidants are
one of the best ways to do this. You are already consuming antioxidants
daily when you eat fresh vegetables, fruits, and beans. Finding ways to
effectively deal with stress and regular exercise also aid in increasing
your quality of life and reduce the negative effects of aging.
Supplementally, one of the best that we have is the ResveraPlus
Our ResveraPlus formula not only has resveratrol, it also contains grape
extract, grape seed extract, and alcohol free red wine powder to further
enhance the antioxidant benefits of the resveratrol. As you may already
know, resveratrol has been shown to not only reduce the oxidation process
in the body when taken regularly, it also protects cardiovascular health,
and based on several studies, activate "anti-aging" genes and in so doing,
protect you from many diseases of aging. We have other antioxidant
supplements, however I feel our ResveraPlus is more along the lines of
what you are asking about.

he total natural vitamin E tocopherols in the Omega-T Fish Oil is a
combination of d-alpha, beta, delta, and gamma tocopherols, the four
natural vitamin E tocopherols that make up part of the vitamin E complex.
The d-alpha tocopherol you mentioned is part of the natural vitamin E
tocopherol complex. If you'd like you can read more about the tocopherol complex by
going to our Omega-T Fish Oil page.  Go to the ingredients page,
which can be found by scrolling down and clicking on the ingredients tab below
the red Add to Cart Button. Once on the Ingredients
page, scroll down and allow your mouse to hover over the word
"tocopherol". A small window will pop up where you will be able to read
about the different tocopherols.

Puffy eyes can show up for many reasons, allergies, lack of sleep,
dehydration, or alcohol intake. If you have not been sleeping enough
lately, consider going to bed a little earlier for a week and see if that
helps. Also increase your intake of water or herbal decaffeinated tea,
about half your weight in ounces. A diet high in salt also leads to water
retention, which can appear around the eyes. Consider reducing your salt
intake in conjunction with increasing your water intake if that is the
case.

Getting on a good multiple vitamin formula is also something to consider
such as one of our Multi Nutrient Formulas.
When the body is deficient in nutrients, it is expressed in different
ways, puffiness under your eyes being one of them.

Another supplement worth considering is a good quality fish oil. Fish oil
has been shown to reduce inflammation and also increase not only skin
health and brain function, but also eye health.

Taking the Immunity Defense will not interact with the flu shot. The flu
shot is a vaccine of an inactivated virus that once injected is supposed
to stimulate the immune system to protect you should you become infected
with a flu virus. Immunity Defense has a blend of herbs and nutrients that
support and boost your immune system to better deal with cold and flu
bacteria and viruses that come your way. Both the flu shot and Immunity
Defense are created to boost and support your immunity but they will not
cancel eachother out in any way.

Our Super Probiotic supplement is not enteric coated. Just as these nutrients are effective from foods like yogurt, they are active and useful in your system without being enteric coated. The capsule is dissolved in the stomach and the bacteria are then passed to your small intestine where they will implant and begin to grow and protect you. To enhance this even further, our formula contains FOS (fructooligosaccharides) which are prebiotics that are a food source for the good bacteria thus helping the beneficial bacteria grow, which leads to the inhibition of bad bacteria. Additionally, we take extra precaution during manufacturing. We actually include 20 billion CFUs per capsule and have estimated the possibility of a 25% die off, which leaves 15 billion CFUs in each capsule. So as a result, you are guaranteed a minimum of 10 billion CFUs per capsule.  

Taking both the Antioxidant Factor and the Acai Berry Extract for
increased antioxidant benefit is a great option. The Antioxidant Factor
contains a blend of antioxidant rich vitamins, minerals, and co-factors
that protects against free radical damage, supports the cardiovascular
system, and provides you with the necessary nutrients you may be missing.
Acai Berry is a wonderful adjunct to the Antioxidant Factor because it has
the highest amount of antioxidants compared to any other fruit. The
antioxidant potency of the Acai Berry will only enhance the activity of
the nutrients found in the Antioxidant Factor.

None of our multivitamins contain potassium, iron, molybdenum, and
phosphorus. The iron contained in most multis can accelerate aging in
adult males and post-menopausal women. Molybdenum, potassium and
phosphorous are so abundant in the diet that adding them is unnecessary
and takes up room for other, more valuable and unique ingredients. If you feel you
need additional potassium, there are several food sources that are rich in
potassium such as bananas, papaya, cabbage, peanuts (including peanut
butter), mushrooms, potatoes, and onions.

The D Alpha Tocopherol is the natural form so that is considered to be
favorable. We use a formula created by vitamin E expert and author of The
Vitamin E Factor, Dr. Papas. He created the brand Yasoo Health to offer a
more superior formulation of vitamin E that uses all 8 members of the
vitamin E family in their all natural form.
Since all of the 8 members of the vitamin E family work best together in their
natural form, it is a good idea to get a formula that recognizes that and
applies that concept to their formula.

Please rest assure that our Organic Red Yeast Rice and other raw materials
that are used for our supplements are not irradiated. We do not allow for irradiated
products and in fact have specialized equipment to test for irradiation in
our raw materials.

Our Magnesium Capsules supplement contains three different types of
magnesium: magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, and magnesium aspartate.
The blend of magnesium found in our Magnesium Capsules supplement aids in
their absorption into our bodies.

The glucosamine from Regenasure in our Super Osteo GM does indeed come
from a non shellfish source. It is a joint supplement safe for
vegetarians/vegans. In addition to being free of shellfish, it is also
free of milk, yeast, wheat, sugar, artificial colors, preservatives and
animal products.

The only ingredients in all of our supplements are what is listed on the
labels. Not everyone needs excess iodine and it is readily obtained from
foods, two reasons why we do not add iodine to our multi vitamins. Leaving
it out allows room for more valuable nutrients.

All of our isolated vitamin D3 products, as well as the vitamin D3 found in our Multi Nutrient Formula, use vitamin D sourced from lanolin.The vitamin D3 capsules are gelatin softgels and therefore not vegetarian. We do, however, offer a vitamin D3 in liquid form that is vegetarian friendly and small amounts of vitamin D3 are also available in our cod liver oil. 

We purposely formulated our Vitamin K2 supplement with MK4 vitamin K
  so that we can to also cater to vegan/vegetarian customers and customers
who have soy allergies. If we formulated using MK7, people with soy
allergies would not be able to consume our vitamin K supplement.

Our Super Probiotic formula uses a special technology which keeps them dormant until activated by moisture, similar to the way baker's yeast is inactive until exposed to warm water. We advise that the formula avoid extreme heat for a long period of time because heat can induce a humid environment- thus creating moisture which would prematurely activate the probiotics. However, since the product is shelf stable and designed to survive slightly higher temperatures, room temperature is perfectly acceptable. Additionally, we add higher doses of the friendly bacteria just in case any die off should occur so that at the time of consumption, we can guarantee that the capsule contains at least 10 billion CFU as advertised (although it likely contains more which is great).

We do have a comparison chart and it's quite helpful to see the differences between the formulas we offer. You
can always find it by clicking on one of the multivitamins on our website. Below the multivitamin's name in bold and above the price list, you will see a set of four tabs, and the Comparison Chart tab is the last one.
Click on that to go to the chart. You can also call one of our Nutrition Experts at 1-888-552-4464; they are always happy to help.

You may benefit from Probiotics if the reason you're having acid reflux is because your beneficial intestinal flora is lacking, reducing your body's ability to digest your food. Reducing your spicy food intake will also prove effective until you're able to reduce the reflux then slowly incorporate spicy foods into your diet again. You may want to also consider a digestive enzyme which aids in the break-down process of the foods you eat.  Many people have found an Enzyme Complex to be very beneficial.

Every single active ingredient contained in our formulas is backed by strong clinical evidence supporting its anti-aging properties and total body wellness attributes. More importantly, we use the exact doses and exact brands used in the research studies. You may have noticed that many glucosamine products vary in effectiveness. We make sure to use 100% Glucosamine HCl, which is pure in extremely bioavailable. Glucosamine HCl has also shown in clinical research to provide relief for joint pain without the side effects associated with prescription painkillers, and may actually help regenerate cartilage. We also use the trusted brand Chondropure for our raw material. This brand is a highly regarded source of chondroitin that is known for its purity. You can read through more research on the ingredients within our Super Osteo-GC

The concern lies in whether you are taking blood thinning medication as high doses of Ginkgo with blood thinning medication can further thin your blood. If this is the case with you, informing your primary care physician that you are considering Ginkgo biloba and other blood thinning medication is essential. Ginkgo biloba is a safe herb and beneficial for not only brain and memory function, but also as a gentle circulatory stimulant, which is advantageous for the brain and cardiovascular system.

Most of our products are free of gluten. Should you wish to inquire about a specific product, it may be beneficial to give us a call to double check, or to check our website. Under the ingredients tab for each product there is a list titled 'Other Information'. That list will indicate if it is free of gluten.

Acetyl L-Carnitine is easy to absorb, particularly when taken after meals.

Taking additional iodine to the diet is not usually unless you are both deficient. Iodine is normally plentiful in the diet. Examples are iodized salt, seafood, sea vegetables, yogurt, eggs, and strawberries. Our Green Phytofood Powder also contains iodine from kelp, however, and is worth considering because you get the nutritional benefit from 30 fruits and vegetables to support healthy digestion, increased energy, and immunity support from 1 tablespoon of powder. More information can be found here:

Our Multi-Nutrient Formula GOLD contains a mixture of vitamin and minerals, as well as other ingredients such as super antioxidants. It contains the minerals calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, chromium, copper, and manganese. Click on the ingredients tab on each product page on our site to see all of the ingredients within each product.

The Callisto Anti-Aging cream can be used on the face and body, providing anti-oxidant support and moisturizing your skin throughout.

The Brain Energizer would be a great product for any adult who wishes
to increase brain functionality, memory, and protection. It has been
known to improve memory as well as alertness (although non-stimulating).
It is an all natural product and perfectly safe to take with vitamins.
Regarding diet pills, to our knowledge there aren't any weight loss
supplement which would interact in any way with the Brain Energizer,
however, each offers different mechanisms and so it is always best to
check with a pharmacist or prescribing physician.

Resveratrol
(http://www.stopagingnow.com/RES/Resveratrol-Capsules-with-Red-Wine-Extract) /> is a specific type of antioxidant that is being studied for a number of
different applications. Though many of the studies are still preliminary,
we feel that there is enough beneficial evidence to warrant taking it as a
supplement. It has shown in studies to protect cardiovascular health, have
natural anti-viral activity, and help to provide antioxidant activity.
They are even starting to study resveratrol and its possible effect on
increasing lifespan.

Click here to read some of the articles we have written about resveratrol
and its benefits:

http://www.stopagingnow.com/search?articles=1&frm_search=resveratrol

Curcumin should not contribute to a body odor. Turmeric (the spice from which curcumin is derived) is not a strong smelling spice. It is not known to contribute to body odor.

Stop Aging Now adheres to strict quality control standards. All Stop Aging
Now products are made to Pharmaceutical Grade Standards, manufactured to
both cGMP and USP standards, in the USA in FDA inspected facilities. Our
products are guaranteed to be free of toxins, contaminants or low grade
ingredients. Our products contain precisely what is listed on the
nutritional label, no more and no less. They are quality tested both
within our facility and by independent third party labs.

We strive to offer to our customers the option of choosing either capsules or tablets whenever possible. Due to the added ingredients, the Multi-Nutrient Formula Gold is only available in tablet form. At this time, the Multi-Nutrient Formula Original and the Multi-Nutrient Formula Plus are available in both capsules or tablets. If swallowing tablets remains a problem for you, you may want to consider switching to one of these formulas. If you were to decide to switch, you may be interested in adding a product to help boost your antioxidant intake even further. We a few products to help boost antioxidants similarly to the added ingredients in the Multi-Nutrient Formula Gold. You may want to consider our Super Fruit Elixir Juice Drink which has some of the same ingredients as the Multi-Nutrient Formula Gold. You may also want to consider our Super Fruit Berry Blend. Both of these products are excellent ways to boost your overall antioxidant intake even further.

If you should decide to stay with the Multi-Nutrient Formula Gold, you may want to try taking the tablet with a thicker liquid, such as milk, a protein shake, or orange juice. Often times, this allows the esophagus to expand more, making it easier to swallow a pill. You should also try to put the liquid in your mouth before putting in the tablet. This can help to prevent the tablet from feeling like it is sticking to your tongue, making it easier to swallow.

It is best to start out with SynergySlim Plus. It is our most comprehensive weight loss program. It actually contains both Citrimax and ChromeMate® (which are both in the Super Citrimax Supplement) SynergySlim contains 200 mcg of ChromeMate® and Super Citrimax contains 100 mg. Super Citrimax contains 750 mg of Citrimax, while SynergySlim contains 4,500 mg of Citrimax per serving. SynergySlim Plus is the most comprehensive weight loss product that we sell. It helps to address weight loss from helping to burn fat, neutralize carbs, control the appetite, and help you to tone up and retain lean, muscle mass while losing fat. Super Citrimax is primarily used to help support appetite. It also has other ingredients, such as ginseng for energy.

It depends on the person, but generally, most people find that capsules
are a bit easier to swallow. This being said, all of our tablets are
coated to make them easier to swallow.

To make it easier to swallow either a capsule or a tablet, you may want to
try taking it with a thicker liquid, such as milk, a protein shake, or
orange juice. Often times, this allows the esophagus to expand more,
making it easier to swallow a pill. You should also try to put the liquid
in your mouth before putting in the pill. This can help to prevent the
pill from feeling like it is sticking to your tongue, making it easier to
swallow.

There are 9 mg of tocotrienols per serving in the Yasoo Antioxidant Factor.

While you can have too much of a good thing, very few nutrients are of
concern regarding toxicity. The fat soluble nutrients (vitamins A,D,E,
and K) tend to be at the forefront of concern, however, they would need to
be taken in extremely high doses for a long period of time to pose any
threat. Since the SuperFruit Elixir and Acai Berry offer fruit
extracts, the fat soluble nutrients are very low so they certainly do not
contribute to extremely high doses of vitamins A or E. They are actually
great to take together to obtain a wide spectrum of health benefits. With
each cell taking up to 10,000 hits from free radicals everyday, it's great
to include high doses of daily Antioxidants for the best cell protection.
If you are looking to obtain higher doses of micro nutrients in addition to
more Antioxidant protection, consider the Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD.

We do not currently offer a Multi Nutrient Formula with Men's Health Support that does not have Ginkgo. We do, however, offer some of the Men's Health Formula's ingredients , such as Saw Palmetto and Boron, in isolated versions. If you prefer to not take a formula with Ginkgo Biloba, you might want to consider adding one of these products to your current regimen. Be sure to read about all of our Men's Health Support
Products on our site.

Thank you for your email. The amounts of nutrients are listed for each product on each product page under the ingredient tab. Click here: Multi Nutrient BASIC to see a complete ingredient listing for this product. You will find the ingredient tab located under the red "add to cart" button. Click there to read more.

Since Red Yeast Rice works similarly
to statins, I would not advise you to take both at the same time. Doing so
may increase the effect of the statins medication and as a result, other
side effects. Although red yeast rice does not have side effects, by
enhancing the effect of statins, it also may enhance the side effects of
it. Consider instead the anti-oxidant alpha lipoic acid. Several studies
have shown that it helps lower the "bad" LDL cholesterol up to 71%. To read more on the benefits of ALA, click
on this article link: Zap Cholesterol with Alpha Lipoic Acid. You may also be interested in this article: Supplements Can Reduce Need for Statin Drugs.

Diet and exercise also play a critical role in helping with cholesterol
health. You've already started by increasing your fiber and phytosterols
intake. If you haven't already, consider adding whole vegetables, fruits,
and a moderate amount of whole grains to your diet with lean protein such
as seafood and chicken. Also consider exercising regularly from walking
daily, doing yoga, joining a gym, or doing exercises at home on a daily
basis.

Lastly, if stress is a large part of your life, consider finding ways to
reduce it. Exercise and meditation are great ways to reduce stress. Stress
causes the body to work harder and make it more difficult for it to do
other jobs such as reducing cholesterol levels.

The Multi Nutrient Plus Joint Support Formula may still be beneficial for him even without chondroitin because not only does the formula contain glucosamine, it also contains the patented Paractin form of andrographis, an herb that helps reduce the inflammatory process at a higher dosage of 125 mg to 250 mg, which is what is in the formula. Be sure to read more about our Multi Nutrient Plus Joint Support on our site. Taking a good omega 3 fish oil such as our Omega-T may also help with inflammation and joint support. In addition to taking a supplement, your husband may consider rubbing a joint cream that contains capsaicin or cayenne on the inflamed areas. Such a cream is our Glucosamine Cream, which also contains capsaicin. This is great to use to reduce pain and inflammation while the body heals. Lastly, using hot or cold packs may also help reduce pain and inflammation.

While the Multi Nutrient Formulas are probably still safe to take, the potency is likely lower than what is on the label. After the expiration date, some nutrients can become less potent over time depending on their half life. For freshness and potency, you should order a new supply.

The study conducted at USC certainly does lead to promising results for
discomfort associated with osteoarthritis in the knee. Typically these
studies will target one problem area because it is the best way to yield
accurate responses and results, however, the benefits noted from the
conclusions can be applied to most problem areas in the body. If you are
experiencing hip discomfort, a Glucosamine formula could certainly help.
Regarding which one to use, a number of factors should be taken into
consideration and we do offer a product that features Glucosamine,
Chondroitin, and MSM.
You can read more about that at
http://www.stopagingnow.com/SOG/Super-Osteo-GOLD-Glucosamine-Chondroitin-MSM. /> Each of these ingredients contribute to the relief of osteoarthritis pain
in different ways. While Glucosamine and Chondroitin team up to maintain
and repair cartilage (which is why it has proven so beneficial for knee
pain), MSM replenishes much needed sulfur in the body and acts as an
anti-inflammatory agent to promote healthy joint function and reduce
discomfort. In the case of hip arthritis, all three would prove to be
most beneficial. To view all of our Glucosamine Formula options visit
http://www.stopagingnow.com/search?frm_search=glucosamine&Submit.x=22&Submit.y=19&Submit=Submit&frm_products_only=1. /> Additionally, aquatic exercises has proven to be quite useful for those
with osteoarthritis of the hip so you may want to consider that route as a
complimentary therapy.

While some salts are less effective at enabling the more efficient
storage of Glucosamine, Sulfate and HCL are essentially identical. Each
simply acts as a carrier molecule because the Glucosamine molecule is
unstable by itself. As far as functionality goes, each one dissolves in
the stomach (or ionizes) to make Glucosamine as bioavailable as possible.
Depending on the sulfate used, the difference lies in how much of another
substance you're actually receiving. Most sulfate products include more
sulfate by weight due to the amount needed to stabilize the Glucosamine
molecule, however, that does not decrease the bioavailability. Some
manufactures can simply use this as a marketing tool to claim that their
product contains a higher overall milligram of product. At the end of the
day, each carrier molecule will deliver the Glucosamine to the body in an
identical manner.

There is 550 mg of resveratrol in one serving of the Multi-Nutrient
Formula Gold.http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNG/Multi-Formula-GOLD-with-Super-Antioxidants

You are already at a good start taking the Original Multi Nutrient Formula. You may want to consider upgrading to one of our support formulas if you have any specific health concerns (click here to read more:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Specialty+Multivitamins), or upgrading to the Gold, which is our highest anti-oxidant multi vitamin:http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNG/Multi-Formula-GOLD-with-Super-Antioxidants. Beyond a well balanced multi vitamin, there are a few other supplements that you may want to consider. We have developed a bundled program of three supplements. These supplements have broad spectrum health benefits that almost any person can benefit from. This program consists of a multi nutrient formula of your choice, our high anti-oxidant Green Tea Extract, and our Omega-T Fish Oil. This package offers overall health protection, helping to support, but is not limited to, brain, heart, skin, and joint health. Since this program offers such broad spectrum health benefits, we decided to offer these items together as a program called the PowerPak at a great savings. Click here to read more about the PowerPak savings program.

Your doctor likely meant 2000 IUs of vitamin D which is different than 2000 mg. 2000 mg of vitamin D would be over 1 million IU and would certainly be too much. We do offer a stand alone vitamin D supplement which you can read more about here. You can take two of these a day or take it in conjunction with our Multi-Nutrient Formulas to meet your 2000 IU need.

The SynergySlim Daily Maintenance is best for those who have reached their goal weight and would like some assistance in maintaining that weight. If you are still looking to loose, there are couple of factors and avenues to consider. For starters, the SynergySlim tends to modify body composition. Many people following the program are disappointed by the scale but then are thrilled to realize their stomach is flatter and they have dropped a dress size. This occurs because SynergySlim helps you retain muscle, which, per volume, weighs more than fat.

Often while dieting, food intake is reduced and a lot of lean muscle is lost in the process. This loss of weight leads people to believe they are improving their body, however, the loss of lean muscle mass can be damaging and can lead to conditions such as sarcopenia and osteoporosis. SynergySlim addresses weight loss in a controlled manner, which along with diet and exercise will help you achieve your results.

If you have plateaued, you may want to consider changing your diet so that refined carbohydrates and fat are even further reduced. Additionally, it may be beneficial to change your exercise routine. Often times the body will adjust to a specific routine which causes it to use fewer calories than it did when the activity was unfamiliar. Even slight changes in an exercise routine can increase the number of calories used which could help you break through your plateau.

Many studies indicate that calcium absorption is compromised when more than 500 mg of supplemental calcium are consumed at one time. Since many people take our Multi-Nutrient Formula twice a day, they are consuming 400 mg per dose. If more were present in our formulas, there would be too great a possibility for decreased absorption. Additionally, calcium is a rather large molecule and too much of it in a formula can decrease the space needed to include other valuable nutrients. If your physician has recommended that you supplement at least 1200 mg of calcium daily, you may want to consider an isolated calcium supplement to be taken at a separate time. You can read more about our calcium options here.

Polysorbate is not used as a preservative. Polysorbate is used as an emulsifier so that we can more easily combine fat soluble ingredients, such as resveratrol, with water soluble ingredients. such as the B vitamins. To learn more about our commitment to quality and high standards please our About Us page.

We source one of the only American suppliers for all natural colorings and coatings and do not use any artificial dyes or colorings in our Multi-Nutrient Formula Gold.

We do have one completely vegetarian Glucosamine Formula. It is our Super Osteo-GM (Glucosamine/MSM).  This formula is completely free of shell fish.

Food labels are not required to list the potassium amount unless the mineral was fortified, or added, to the product. The potassium in the SuperFruit Elixir is very low, therefore, the formula should not be used as a good source of that nutrient. Also, being that it is low, there should not be any complications with additional potassium by either dietary or supplemental sources. To meet potassium needs by dietary intake, be sure to include plenty of fresh, unprocessed foods such as avocados, oranges, bananas, potatoes, and whole grains.

Cinnulin PF is a unique patented cinnamon extraction. Cinnulin PF goes through a proprietary extraction process that helps filter out toxins, such as coumarin, found in whole cinnamon. It is the most studied cinnamon extract in the world. In studies it has shown to be very well tolerated by most individuals. Click here to read more about our Cinnamon Extract: http://www.stopagingnow.com/CIN/Cinnulin-PF-Cinnamon-Extract

Ginkgo is one of the few natural remedies that has been shown to be possibly helpful at relieving pre-existing visual field damage in normal tension glaucoma. The Multi-Nutrient Formula Plus with Eye Support contains the same ingredients as the Plus Formula with Ginkgo Biloba, as well as high antioxidant ingredients that may be especially beneficial for ocular health. The Eye Support Formula has added levels of zeaxanthin and lutein. Both have been shown to protect eye health, though they are not specific for glaucoma related conditions. Zeaxanthin is one of the two major pigments in the eye’s retina and macula (a spot in the center of the retina responsible for high-acuity vision). Lutein is a yellow pigment and antioxidant concentrated in leafy greens, mainly kale, collard greens, and spinach. As a supplement, lutein has been shown to help slow down and possibly repair damage from macular degeneration, an age-related cause of vision loss. Lutein also seems to reduce the odds of cataracts (opacity of the lens) by 20 to 50%, according to several studies. Click her to read more about the Multi-Nutrient Formula Plus with Eye Support: http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNFE/Multi-Formula-PLUS-with-Eye-Support

It would be ok to take these products together. Taken together they can offer many antioxidants and health benefits.

The Immunity defense formula is best taken at times when you feel that your immune system needs a boost. You do not need to take it every day as multi-vitamin.

We aim to provide the purest and most potent ingredients with powerful antioxidants which protects cells and promote health. Our Multi-Nutrient Formulas offer essential nutrients made to pharmaceutical grade standards. Click here to read more about our formulas.  If you are interested in more fruit and plant formulas we do offer a powdered Green Phytofoods mix or a high antioxidant SuperFruit Elixir.

In the Multi-Nutrient Original Formula the mixed tocopherols include 36.4 mg of gamma-tocopherol, 14.6 mg of delta-tocopherol, 7.34 mg of alph-tocopherol, and 1.1 mg of beta-tocopherol. The remaining 208.56 mg are in the form of natural d-alpha-tocopherol succinate. So the total ratio of alpha to gamma is roughly 6:1. If you would like higher amounts of gamma-tocopherol you may want to consider the maxi-gamma product. You can read more about it here.

The Callisto creme and oil work wonderfully together to provide optimal hydration. You may not feel a need to use any other moisturizer, though if you wanted to, you could use them with other moisturizers. Topical use may vary depending on a person’s personal preferences. I primarily use the oil along with the creme at night as a treatment. In the day time, I use just the creme under my makeup, using the oil on dry spots. I also use the oil as a spot treatment day and night on drier areas of the body, such as on my elbows, knees, and hands. These skin care products are wonderful; very moisturizing, yet not greasy. The oil is a silky oil that is not too heavy. I usually just add a few drops to my creme.

At this time, we do not have a multivitamin designed for children. Our products were designed for adults, especially after age 28 - the age at which the detrimental life-threatening effects of aging kick in, according to leading experts. Some people do choose to give our products to older children, though we would advise contacting your son's physician to see what is best for him. If we receive enough demand, we may consider designing a product specifically for children in the future.

To ensure optimal quality and efficacy of our products, we use patented branded ingredients whenever necessary and possible. For our Super Osteo- GM we use the brand Regenasure for our Glucosamine HCI and MSM from the brand OptiMSM. All of our products are Made in the USA to Pharmaceutical Drugs Standards in FDA-inspected facilities. All of our products meet all USP (US Pharmacopeia) Standards for Quality, Purity, Potency and Disintegration.

There is scientific evidence that the Brain Energizer PLUS (with Acetyl-L-Carnitine) may help to improve cognitive function, and some of the ingredients may be able to help delay the progression of certain degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. While this program may help an individual with Alzheimer’s, it is always best to check with a health care practitioner to see which treatment methods are most suitable for each particular case. Click her to read more about the research behind the Brain Energizer PLUS (with Acetyl-L-Carnitine): http://www.stopagingnow.com/PPBRA/Brain-Energizer-PLUS-with-Acetyl-L-Carnitine

We are actually getting ready to launch a number of new products to our supplement line. One of the new products will contain sulfurophane, as well as cruciferous vegetable extracts. Be on the look out for these new exciting products in the very near future.

The Multi-Nutrient Formula Plus with Joint Support is only available with Ginkgo Biloba at this time. Since ginkgo does have blood thinning properties, it is probably best not to take it while taking Coumadin. It may be best for you to stick to the Original Multi-Nutrient Formula, which is ginkgo-free. If you are looking for extra joint health support, you may benefit from trying one of our glucosamine products along with our Multi-Nutrient Formula. It is best to discuss all over the counter drugs and supplements with your doctor, especially while using medications, to see what is best for you.

It is true that iodine is essential for health and is an essential nutrient. It is essential for optimal thyroid production and some studies suggest it can play an important role in breast health. Currently we are not offering iodine as a stand alone supplement. The DRI for iodine is set to 150 mcg and the average American consumes roughly 240 mcg daily. At Stop Aging Now, we tend to avoid nutrients which are easily consumed in the diet as to save room in our formulas for nutrients which are not as easily obtained or ingredients which are more rare yet have astounding health benefits. This allows us to offer the most scientifically up to date ingredients in their doses which prove to be most beneficial. If you are seeking to increase your iodine consumption, best to source plants from the sea such as kelp or nori. Fish are another excellent resource as well as eggs.

Because so many studies have proven the combination of CoQ10, vitamin E and fish oil to be so effective both for heart health and as an antioxidant, it's difficult to find a fish oil which doesn't contain some component of the above. We formulate ours to be the purest, molecularlly distilled formula and include the CoQ10 because it has such a synergistic relationship with vitamin E. It does, however, only contain 20mg. If you were able to tolerate the Multi-Nutrient Formula which has 10 mg, the Omega-T shouldn't cause a problem. You can always reassured that if you find that it upsets your stomach, you are welcome to return it to us for any reason for a full refund (less shipping).

Our Multi-Nutrient Formula was originally developed with senior citizens in mind, designed to be equally effective for women and men. It is also useful and recommended for younger adults, after age 28 - the age at which the detrimental life-threatening effects of aging kick in, according to leading experts. The product was formulated based off of our founder Jean Carper’s book Stop Aging Now. It was formulated based off of the conclusive scientific evidence for be the most beneficial amounts to help deter degenerative disorders that can occur as our bodies age. While our supplements are very complete for most adults and seniors, some people may need to add additional supplementation based on their specific health concerns. Some seniors can benefit from taking things in addition to the original formula, based on any specific health concerns they may have. We are actually getting ready to launch a number of products in the near future to help people address their own specific health needs for adult men and women of all ages.

Our new 2-a-day Multi-Nutrient Formula Basic was created to fit the needs of some of our customers who may want to, or need to customize their daily regimen. It is less pills a day than our Original formulas, therefore it also contains less nutrients. For most people, it is best to stick with one of the original formulas for optimal anti-aging benefits. That being said, it is a wonderful blend of nutrients, especially for being only a 2-a-day. It is far superior to most any 2-a-day formula on the market. You can click on the label icon next to any of our products online to see a complete ingredient listing to compare. Click here to find out more about our general multi-vitamins: http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins+%5B+General+%5D

The Multi-Nutrient Formula Gold is our highest antioxidant product available. Click here to read more. It contains the same base ingredients as the formula you are taking. You can choose it with or without ginkgo. The Gold is different in that it has the addition of four extra, high antioxidant ingredients. It contains more than double the antioxidants than the product you are currently taking. Antioxidants are important to help protect your body from all of the free radical bombardments that we are faced with every day. The Gold helps to provide your body with an extra step of protection. You can read more about antioxidants, and see a chart on the antioxidant levels of our products.

There is not too much of a difference in size with our 30 mg capsule. You may want to consider trying our 200mg which is available in chewable form. The chewable is meant to be taken twice a day, one capsule having 100mg.

There are no stimulants in SynergySlim or in the Tonalin CLA. The green tea in the formula is also decaffeinated. There are no stimulants in the formula that should keep you awake at night.

It is true that we do not include potassium in our Multi Nutrient Formulas. Potassium is available only in very low dosages without a doctor's prescription. The amount is so small that many vitamin makers, including Stop Aging Now, don't believe that it is worth including. You can easily get a better serving of potassium in on serving of produce than you can in the low amount that is allowed to be added to supplements. The form of potassium available for supplementation can also be caustic to the stomach. Potassium is indeed a very important component to health. Good food sources of potassium include most fruits, fruit juices, and vegetables. Since potassium is water-soluble, if you cook your vegetables in water, use the potassium-containing water for soups or for other cooking. You may also want to try wheat or barley grass juice. They are full of nutrients including vitamin K and potassium, and they have an alkalizing effect on the body. You will probably also require extra magnesium to help deal with any possible calcifications. If you notice that you are suffering more frequently from nighttime pains, when you are lying down going to sleep, it could be a sign of poor circulation. If this is the case, you may find extra vitamin E to be helpful for increasing circulation. Read more about the health benefits of vitamin E here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5518/Vitamin-E

Many people are concerned that tablets will be poorly absorbed by the body. While this may be true of lower quality multivitamin supplements that use low quality tableting ingredients, the Multi-Nutrient Formula GOLD is designed and tested to fully dissolve in a stomach acid solution. The average time of dissolution is about 45 minutes. (Capsules is 30 minutes) Furthermore, Stop Aging Now uses the highest quality ingredients for maximum bioavailability in the body. For example, we use a patented form of zinc, called OptiZinc, because it has shown to be the most bioavailable form of zinc on the market.

The Osteo GM you have been taking does not contain beans however it does contain MSM which stands for methylsulfonylmethane. It is not terribly uncommon for sulfur containing compounds to cause a small amount of gastrointestinal discomfort. If these symptoms persist, you may want to consider spacing your intake of the capsules over the day by taking one at a time with food instead of two. The Osteo GM is as effective as the Osteo GC and some have even found it to be more effective.

The Original Multi-Nutrient Formula is the bases for most all of our Multi-Nutrient Formulas, including the Gold Formula. The Gold contains additional ingredients that add significantly to the antioxidant levels. Click here to learn more about the ingredients: http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins+%5B+General+%5D You can see a complete ingredients listing for each of our products by clicking on the label icon. From there, be sure to click on the research tab, to learn more about the research behind each ingredient. The antioxidant boosters in this formula include: acai, quercetin, resveratrol and double the amount of alpha lipoic acid as the original formula. You can also choose the formula with or without Ginkgo Biloba. All of these ingredients boost the antioxidant count of the Gold to over twice the amount as the Original formula. The Original has an ORAC score of 3,383 (Read more about ORAC by clicking here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/news/what_is_orac , while the Gold has a score of 10,082. There is a cost difference in the formulas. It is directly related to the additional ingredients in the Gold and their dosages. Taking them in one convenient formula is usually more economical than purchasing them separately.

The Multi-Nutrient Formula Plus with Cholesterol support is a 6-a-day vitamin. It is to be taken twice a day, 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening, preferably soon before or after eating food for maximum absorption. Our Cholesterol Support Formula contains extra ingredients to help support healthy cholesterol levels naturally. Click here to read more about the Multi-Nutrient Formula Plus with Cholesterol support: http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNFC/Multi-Nutrient-Cholesterol-Support-Multivitamin Currently, the only two pills per day multi-vitamin that we carry is our new Multi-Nutrient Formula Basic. Our new 2-a-day Multi-Nutrient Formula Basic was created to fit the needs of some of our customers who may want to, or need to have a more customized daily regimen. It is less pills a day than our Original formulas, therefore it also contains fewer nutrients. For most people, it is best to stick with one of the original formulas for optimal anti-aging benefits. That being said, it is a wonderful blend of nutrients, especially for being only a 2-a-day. It is far superior to most any 2-a-day formula on the market. You will probably need to add a number of other supplements, especially if you are looking to address healthy cholesterol levels.

None of our products at this time contain corn or corn syrup. One product, our chewable Co-Q 10 200mg contains fructose. If you are trying to avoid fructose, this product is also available in capsule form that is free of fructose.  Read more about Co-Q 10 here.  Also, all of our products have each of the ingredients listed on our website. You can read each of the ingredient listings on the label icon for each product.

Our Multi-Nutrient Formula Gold is available with or without Ginkgo. The base for the Gold Formula with Ginkgo is the same as the Multi-Nutrient Formula Plus. The Gold was formulated with the addition of extra ingredients to boost the antioxidant levels of our supplement. Ingredients such as Acai berry, resveratrol and quercetin were added to boost the ORAC score of the GOLD (Read more about ORAC here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/news/what_is_orac ). As well, we added double the amount of Alpha Lipoic Acid. The ORAC score of the Plus is: 4,362. The GOLD is our highest antioxidant product containing an ORAC score of:10,082. Click here to find out more about our Multi-Nutrient Formula GOLD: http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNG/Multi-Nutrient-GOLD-Multivitamin-with-Resveratrol

Our Osteo-GC is shellfish sourced. If you need to abstain from shellfish, you may want to consider our Super Osteo-GM. This product is completely vegetarian, containing absolutely no shellfish derived ingredients.

While Synergy Slim is an all natural product, all of our products are tested on individuals that are at least 18 years of age or older, so it might be best to check with your prescribing physician before administering Synergy Slim to your son. Additionally, being an all natural product, it may take the body some time to adjust to it's effects. Therefore, it's not uncommon to experience some abdominal discomfort at first. It is likely that that temporary discomfort was caused by your body's adjustment to the Phase 2 contained in the product which is derived from white kidney beans. It is the ingredient in the Synergy Slim formula which has been known to block a percentage of carbohydrate absorption. But, as you experienced, the body adjusts quickly and discomfort subsides. That being said, no, Synergy Slim does not reduce the absorption of vitamins or minerals. It can interfere with a small percentage of absorption of macro-nutrients such as fat and carbohydrates, but not vitamins and minerals. Even the fat soluble vitamins are able to be absorbed since the Phase 2 only contains the same type of fiber found in beans which simply binds to some fats for excretion rather than absorption.

Our Multiple Vitamin supplements do not contain Iron. Although Iron is an essential mineral responsible for many biological functions, many people over the age of 50 dont need too much to satisfy their body's needs. Additioanlly, excess levels can have a pro-oxidant effect and many people obtain plenty of iron in their diet. We do, however, offer a stand alone Premium Grade Iron Supplement to those that wish to add additional amounts to their regimen.

As always, we strive to meet the needs of our diverse clientele, which is why we are so excited to introduce our new 2-A-Day Multi-vitamin. The new formula is intended to accommodate those seeking a more convenient approach with just 2 tablets a day, or those who opt to not include ingredients such as CoQ10, resveratrol, or grape seed extract. Additionally, it is a superior formula for those wishing to replace their current 1 or 2 per day multiple vitamin. If you are currently taking the Multi-Nutrient Formula, however, you are receiving many additional benefits which are not in the Basic. For example, the Multi-Nutrient Formula contains antioxidants such as the Green Tea Extract, and double the amount of alpha-lipoic acid compared to the Basic. Additionally, the Multi-Nutrient Formula also contains higher doses of certain vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D, vitamin E and calcium.

The expiration dates on our supplements guarantee that the ingredients will remain potent according to the label claim up until the date on the label. Although many of the ingredients will remain potent for a period after the expiration date, we are not able to guarantee label claims. Although taking supplements after the expiration date is not considered harmful, we do not suggest this, since many nutrients can oxidize and may actually create free radical damage in the body. We would suggest that you discard any expired products and consider purchasing a new supply. If you would like to try our premium multi-Nutrient PLUS formula again, we can offer you a 20% discount on your next purchase!

Your Doctor may be referring to "food grown" vitamins. This process involves feeding USP vitamins and minerals to the Hydrilla plant in a hydroponic environment and then tableting the finished plant product. The theory behind "food grown" vitamins is that your body can better recognize and utilize these nutrients because they are in a food matrix. While this concept sounds alluring, such claims have not been clinically proven and there is no evidence that "Live" or "Food Grown" vitamins are better recognized and utilized in the body over USP nutrients. "Food Grown" supplements are most often available in much lower potencies than what we believe to be optimal for stressful lives. They can also be quite expensive, often costing 30 to 40 times as much as other supplements. We at Stop Aging Now suggest that people instead seek optimal nutrition from a well-balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables and healthy oils and then use supplements as an additional tool to ensure optimal nutritional coverage. Stop Aging Now formulas contain both natural and synthetic vitamins in order to provide a superior profile of ingredients that remain optimally potent, pure and efficacious from the time of manufacturing until expiration. We source the finest ingredients from the most reliable suppliers in the industry and have created one of the finest multiple nutrient formulas available.

Actually, our Multi-Nutrient Formula does have 1,000 IU of vitamin D3. Read more about our Multi-Nutrient Formula here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNR/Multi-Nutrient-ORIGINAL-Multivitamin?tab_num=1#tabs Due to conclusive scientific evidence, we decided to change our formula about two years ago. You may be referencing an older bottle, or you may be looking at the label of our new Multi-Basic: http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNB/Multi-Nutrient-BASIC-2-A-Day-Multivitamin?tab_num=1#tabs Multi-Basic is the only one out of our Multi-Nutrient Formulas that does not have 1,000 IU of vitamin D3. In fact, this formula contains less of most ingredients, as it is our only 2 a day multivitamin. This product was formulated for people who may want to have a more customized plan, allowing them to add on extra nutrients at levels that are appropriate for their individual health concerns. We still highly recommend that most people take one of our 6 a day formulas to achieve the most effective anti-aging dosages of nutrients. These formulas do help to cut down a lot on additional supplementation, as the ingredients were set at very effective dosages. That being said, a lot of our customers either need or choose to take additional products.

There is no sodium or potassium in our Multi-Nutrient Formulas. While potassium is a beneficial nutrient, it is available only in very low dosages without a doctor's prescription. The amount is so small that many vitamin makers, including Stop Aging Now, don't believe that it is worth including. The form of potassium available for supplementation can be caustic to the stomach. Good food sources of potassium include most fruits, fruit juices, and vegetables. Since potassium is water-soluble, if you cook your vegetables in water, use the potassium-containing water for soups or for other cooking! You may also want to try wheat or barley grass juice. They are full of nutrients including vitamin K and potassium, and they have an alkalizing effect on the body. Read more about our Multi-Nutrient Formula Gold here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNG/Multi-Nutrient-GOLD-Multivitamin-with-Resveratrol

Cinnamon is great for flavoring both sweet and savory dishes. It has a number of health benefits including helping to steady the blood sugar and helping to lower cholesterol levels. Cinnamon has even been noted to have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It is possible to incur reversible liver damage with large doses of cinnamon. It may be better to use Cinnulin PF when using it at therapeutic dosage levels. Stop Aging Now's cinnamon extract product, Cinnulin PF, is a patented water-soluble form of cinnamon which does not contain coumarin, the compound which causes the damage. It is therefore safe even for people with liver disease. It is also easier to use Cinnulin PF capsules. You know exactly how much of the bark extract that you are getting with every dose.

Your question is a very important one in a market that has so many products and companies that can vary greatly in their philosophies and quality. It is highly important to know and understand the products that you put into your body. The raw materials used to make natural supplements and medications can come from all over the world. For example, if you have ever taken a vitamin C product (ascorbic acid), chances are very likely that if not the entire capsule itself, the raw material probably originated in China (as China has now captured about 90% of the world market of ascorbic acid). Raw material can come from all over the world. As well, each ingredient can vary in greatly in quality and purity level, no matter where it may come from. That is why it is critical to find a company that uses the proper methods to ensure the quality and purity of each single ingredient that goes into their product. As you noted, all of our products are manufactured in the USA. We adhere to both cGMP and USP standards, using rigorous Pharmaceutical Grade Standards in state-of-the-art FDA inspected facilities. Read more about our manufacturing processes here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/about_us/tour_our_lab We are very particular about the source of our ingredients. We strive to use as often as possible and necessary, prestigious brand-names from companies with excellent reputations, over less expensive generic ingredients. Such high-end ingredients tend to be supported by tests proving their effectiveness and safety. No matter the source of the ingredient, all of the raw material batches that come in to our manufacturing plant go through immediate inspection for purity and quality before being sent to our lab for further testing and evaluation. They are only used in our formulas if they can stand up to our high standards. Please be sure to check out more information about our company on our web page here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/about_us

As you know, it s very important that gastric bypass patients work closely with their doctors and dieticians to help ensure that they are getting the proper nutrients. With this type of surgery, there is some risk of nutrient deficiencies due to the smaller stomach size. Also, Gastric bypass surgery “bypasses” the section of small bowel in which most vitamins are digested and absorbed. It is usually advised that gastric bypass patients use either a chewable or liquid vitamin after the procedure. It is best to try to talk to your physician to see if you can now tolerate a higher potency vitamin, since it has been over three years since the surgery. Stop Aging Now’s Multi-Nutrient Formulas have not been evaluated for use with gastric bypass patients. In the mean time, be sure that all food that you consume is nutritionally dense food. Also, be sure to ask your doctor/dietician about vitamin B12, as this nutrient in particular tends to be low in gastric bypass patients.

You may want to try switching to tablets. Our tablets go through dissolution and agitation testing to ensure that they will dissolve in the digestive tract. Tablets are a bit slower absorbing that capsules, and many people with sensitive stomachs may benefit from this. Capsules are a little more immediately releasing, which at high potencies may have a repeating effect on certain individuals. You could also try to take the tablets just before you eat your food, this may also help.

All of our Multi-Nutrient Formulas contain 1,000 IU of vitamin D3. At this time, we do not have vitamin D by itself. We are going to be carrying a number of new supplements in the upcoming month, one of which will be vitamin D.

The Acai Berry in the Multi-Nutrient GOLD is an an extract form gaurenteed to supply 10% in phenolic compounds. Phenolic acids are plant metabolites widely spread throughout the plant kingdom. Recent interest in phenolic acids stems from their potential protective role, through ingestion of fruits and vegetables, against oxidative damage diseases (coronary heart disease, stroke, and cancers). Phenolic compounds are essential for the growth and reproduction of plants, and are produced as a response for defending injured plants against pathogens. The importance of antioxidant activities of phenolic compounds and their possible usage in processed foods as a natural antioxidant have reached a new high in recent years.

I have good news! The Multi-Nutrient Formula Plus with Eye Support also contains 120 mg of Ginkgo Biloba, along with the extra lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health. You may also want to consider trying our Multi-Nutrient Formula PLUS with Eye Support PowerPak. It contains, along with the Multi-Nutrient Formula with Eye Support, our High Antioxidant Green Tea Extract, which provides the same amount of antioxidants as three cups of green tea without the caffeine in one capsule. It also includes our Omega-T Fish Oil which is helpful for many health concerns, including brain and eye health.

The amount of calcium in our Multi-Nutrient formulas is enough for most individuals that do not have any specific health concerns and eat a diet rich in calcium. Someone with osteoporosis is usually advised to have between 1,200- and 1,500 mg of supplemental calcium daily. For those individuals, it is best to add some additional calcium to their regimen, as well as extra magnesium. Stop Aging Now plans to offer a number of additional products in the upcoming month, including calcium and magnesium products. Be sure to keep an eye out for our new products.

We will actually be offering arginine, along with a number of other new products to our line this summer, in the next month or so. Arginine is an amino acid that has numerous functions in the body. It plays an important role in wound healing, cardiovascular and immune function, along with many other possible benefits. It also aids the body to rid itself of ammonia (a waste product), is used to make compounds in the body such creatine, L-glutamate, and L-proline, and can be converted to glucose and glycogen if needed.

You may want to look at one of our Anti-aging PowerPak plans, particularly The Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD PowerPak. The Gold Formula provides you with a solid nutritional foundation to help prevent and repair any possible nutritional deficiencies. The ginkgo biloba in the formula is added to help support brain and circulatory health. It also contains the highest amount of antioxidants out of all of our Multi-Nutrient Formulas that may help further protect your body from free radical damage. The PowerPak plan also provides you with Omega-T fish oil, which has a number of health benefits, including to help support memory and brain health. As well, it contains our High Antioxidant green tea extract that is rich in the polyphenols found in green tea. One capsule provides you with the same amount of antioxidants found in three cups of green tea. For fatigue, it is best to try to keep a diet including plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, and lots of water. Try to keep active, getting regular exercise. It is very important to try to keep a balanced diet for keeping balanced energy. Too much caffeine and sugary food can cause you to have quick bursts of energy, but consequently can cause you to crash. It is better to try to balance your energy through proper nutrition, exercise, and trying to get regular sleep.

All of our Multi-Nutrient Formulas are free of gluten. All of our Multi-Nutrient Formulas are free of soy except the Multi-Nutrient Formula with Menopause Support (which contains soy isoflavones).

Your husband may want to try the Anti-aging Multi Nutrient PLUS with Cholesterol Support PowerPak. http://www.stopagingnow.com/PPMNFC/Multi-Nutrient-Cholesterol-Support-Anti-Aging-PowerPak These supplements work together to provide excellent foundational support. The Multi-Nutrient Formula w/Cholesterol Support has added nutrients to support healthy cardiovascular function. The Omega-T fish oil has broad spectrum health benefits, but primarily for you husband, it helps to support healthy cholesterol levels. The green tea extract primarily provides potent polyphenol antioxidants, but there have been implications that show that it may help to support healthy cholesterol levels. For blood pressure, you should check out some of our articles on the subject found here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/search?frm_search=blood+pressure&Submit.x=0&Submit.y=0&Submit=Submit One nutrient that is helpful for regulating blood pressure is magnesium. We do not yet sell magnesium by itself. However in the next month or two, we are going to be offering a number of new products.

CInnulin PF may be easier for your stomach to tolerate, as it goes through a proprietary extraction process that helps filter out toxins found in whole cinnamon. It is the most studied cinnamon extract in the world. In studies it has shown to be well tolerated by most individuals.

The best time to take our Multi-Nutrient Formula is with meals. We suggest taking three capsules/tablets with your morning meal, and three capsules/tablets with your evening meal, totaling 6 a day. It would also be alright to take 2 with each of your three meals a day. It is generally best to take multivitamin supplements with meals to avoid any possible stomach discomfort. As well, some of the nutrients are best absorbed when taken with a meal.

It is perfectly fine to chew the Omega-T fish oil capsules. It tastes like fish, but it is not a strong fishy taste.

We recommend SynergySlim along with healthy diet and exercise as part of a healthy way to lose weight. The Medifast program seems to be something that would pair well with SynergySlim. Just be sure that you are getting enough vegetables in your diet. Tonalin CLA is a great addition to the ingredients in SynergySlim. It provides additional support in helping to neutralize and burn fat. It also helps to retain lean muscle mass while losing fat. To order and read more about SynergySlim Plus click here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/PPSYN/SynergySlim-PLUS-Weight-Loss-Formula

You may want to consider taking the Multi-Nutrient Formula Plus with Eye Support to help support eye health. Find out more information about our Multi-Nutrient Formula Plus Eye Support here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/PPMNFE/Multi-Nutrient-Eye-Support-Anti-Aging-PowerPak In addition, if you are concerned with blood sugar control, you may want to add our Cinnulin PF. Since the Multi-Nutrient Formula with Eye Support and the Multi-Nutrient Formula with Glucose support both have the same foundational ingredients, you should use one product or the other. You can find more information about Cinnulin PF by clicking here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5498/Cinnamon-Extract

The Multi Nutrient Formula Plus capsule is about 6 mm wide and 2 cm long.

Glucosamine is used to help rebuild cartilage. Here are some interesting articles regarding the benefits of glucosamine: http://www.stopagingnow.com/search?frm_search_in=articles&frm_search=glucosamine&Submit.x=41&Submit.y=8&Submit=Submit Fish oil is useful for many purposes in the body. It has shown to help with inflammation and help joint pain. It also supports heart and brain health, among many other health benefits. Because of fish oil’s broad spectrum health benefits, it is part of Jean’s recommended anti-aging regimen known as the PowerPak. To learn more about PowerPak programs go here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi+PowerPaks To read more about fish oil an how it fights inflammation read here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/news/news_flashes/3768?search=inflammation

Our vitamins are meant for adults of all ages to provide a broad spectrum of nutrients to balance out deficiencies in your diet and supports optimal wellness and health. Stop Aging Now's Multi Nutrient GOLD Formula, our most powerful multi-vitamin, is a complete, high-potency multi-vitamin that protects cells against aging, provides a broad spectrum of nutrients, supports optimal wellness and provides extremely high levels of antioxidants. While we suggest taking three capsules/tablets in the morning, and three in the evening, it would be alright to take them at lunch, then at dinner. Click here to order our Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD vitamins: http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNG/Multi-Nutrient-GOLD-Multivitamin-with-Resveratrol

All of the green tea extract in our products is decaffeinated, as well there is no caffeine in any of our products. Click here to order:http://www.stopagingnow.com/GRT/Green-Tea-Extract-Capsules

You can continue to take our Green Tea Extract while on SynergySlim to boost the EGCG antioxidant, and thermogenic effects. You would only need to take one of the Green Tea capsules a day along with SynergySlim. Click here to order our High Antioxidant Green Tea:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5497/Green-Tea-Extract Click here to order our SynergySlim:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

I think that you should consider trying our popular weight loss product Synergy Slim. Let me explain to you why SynergySlim is different than most products on the market. SynergySlim is a safe, all natural weight loss aid. Unlike many other dieting products, SynergySlim is stimulant-free and will not cause your heart to race or your blood pressure to rise. SynergySlim was formulated based on a Georgetown University study by Dr. Harry Preuss. All of the ingredients in SynergySlim have been used for years singly as weight loss aids. This is the first time that they have been combined into one program. The combined effect offers ingredients that work synergistically to help reduce binge eating, help burn more calories, store less fat in the body, absorb less carbs, and keep the weight off. It is different than most diet pills in that it attacks weight loss in four different ways. It reduces fat, reduces carb absorption, burns fat, and helps to control the appetite. It is not a quick fix, overnight pill. It addresses weight loss in a controlled manner, which along with diet and exercise will help you achieve your results faster, leaving you more likely to retain you results. Weight gain does not occur overnight, and it is not healthy or sustainable to lose it overnight. The goal of SynergySlim is to help end yo-yo dieting, and help you turn the corner to a healthy lifestyle. SynergySlim also helps you to retain muscle. Often while dieting, and food intake is reduced, a lot of muscle weight is lost in the process. Muscle weighs more than fat per volume, and in fact lean muscle helps to burn more calories throughout the day. It is important to retain muscle while on a weight loss program and SynergySlim helps to address this common weight loss issue. Since SynergySlim has no known contraindications, it will probably be a good choice for you. You may want to check with your doctor to ensure that it will be alright with the specific medications that you are on. To order SynergySlim, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

Our Multi Nutrient Formulas include a 800 mcg/day dosage of folic acid. The decision to set the dosage at this level was based on the existing body of clinical research which demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of this level of folic acid supplementation in regulating the cell-damaging effects of the stress hormone, homocysteine, in the body. We are, of course, following the latest research on folic acid and its potential role in the proliferation of cancerous cells. We make changes to our formulations when we feel that a significant amount of evidence has emerged which contradicts the existing body of scientific knowledge to warrant making the changes.

The recommended dosage for the Multi Nutrient Formula Plus Prostate Support is set at 6 tablets a day, three with your morning meal and three with your evening meal. Click here to order the Multi-Nutrient Formula PLUS Prostate Support:http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNFP/Multi-Nutrient-Mens-Health-Support-Multivitamin

I think you should look into trying our SynergySlim weight loss program. It sounds like it will work really well for you, especially since you are already starting to improve your diet and lifestyle. SynergySlim will help all of your good efforts go even further. Let me explain to you why SynergySlim is different from other weight loss products, and why it sounds like just what you are looking for. SynergySlim is a safe all natural weight loss aid. Unlike many other dieting products, SynergySlim is stimulant-free and will not cause your heart to race or your blood pressure to rise. SynergySlim was formulated based on a Georgetown University study by Dr. Harry Preuss. All of the ingredients in SynergySlim have been used for years singly as weight loss aids. This is the first time that they have been combined into one program. The combined effect offers ingredients that work synergistically to help reduce binge eating, help burn more calories, store less fat in the body, absorb less carbs, and keep the weight off. It is different than most diet pills in that it attacks weight loss in four different ways. It reduces fat, reduces carb absorption, burns fat, and helps to control the appetite. It is not a quick fix, overnight pill. It addresses weight loss in a controlled manner, which along with diet and exercise will help you achieve your results faster, leaving you more likely to retain you results. Weight gain does not occur overnight, and it is not healthy or sustainable to lose it overnight. The goal of SynergySlim is to help end yo-yo dieting, and help you turn the corner to a healthy lifestyle. SynergySlim also helps you to retain muscle. Often while dieting, and food intake is reduced, a lot of muscle weight is lost in the process. Muscle weighs more than fat per volume, and in fact lean muscle helps to burn more calories throughout the day. It is important to retain muscle while on a weight loss program and SynergySlim helps to address this common weight loss issue. Click here to order SynergySlim:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

SynergySlim is a safe, all natural, non stimulant way to help shed pounds. The five ingredients in the product are based off of a study done at Georgetown University by Dr. Harry Preuss. His book, “The Fat Loss Pharmacy,” describes the details of the findings of the study. The exciting news is that soon Stop Aging Now will be funding a study measuring the weight loss effects of SynergySlim...stay tuned! Click here to order SynergySlim:http://www.stopagingnow.com/SYN/SynergySlim-Weight-Loss-Formula

Our Omega-T Fish oil product comes from fresh Norwegian Salmon. It is molecularly distilled to be pure. It is then independently tested to be free from contaminants, such as mercury, and it is fortified with vitamin E and CoQ10 for maximum freshness, absorbability, and potency. We also suggest that you try the freshness test with any fish oil that you choose. Fish oil capsules should taste good! A sure test is to bite into a fish oil capsule; you can tell in an instant whether the fish oil is fresh and without the slightly rancid taste of other fish oil capsules. Just as you would not eat slightly off-odor or off-tasting fish, you should not take off-tasting fish oil capsules. Click here to order Omega-T Fish Oil:http://www.stopagingnow.com/OMT/Omega-T-Fish-Oil-Capsules

As you have read, SynergySlim is a safe, non-stimulant weight loss supplement. There are no known contraindications with SynergySlim, so it should be ok to take it at your normal times. You may want to check with your pharmacist to make sure that it will be ok with your particular medications.

Our all of our Multi-Nutrient Formulas, including the Plus contain 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). This amount of vitamin D3 is obtained by taking the suggested serving size of 6 a day (3 capsules/tablets, twice a day with meals). At this time, we do not currently offer a one or two pill dose multi-vitamin. Click here to order Multi-Nutrient Formula:http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNR/Multi-Nutrient-ORIGINAL-Multivitamin

The SynergySlim program is best taken right before a meal or immediately after. It is most effective when taking it with a meal. It may be a bit better to take it about 15 minutes before your meal, as it can prepare your body for the way that it will handle the food that you are about to eat. As long as you take SynergySlim close to or when you are eating your meal, it is fine. Click here to order SynergySlim:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

Our CoQ10 100mg is a plesant tasting chewable waffer. It is recommended to take one once a day. You can take more if needed or if directed by your health care practitioner. If you are interested in a capsule form of CoQ10, we have that available as well in 30mg, 60mg, and 150mg capsules. Click here to order CoQ10:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/CoEnzyme+Q10

You can continue to take our Green Tea Extract while on SynergySlim to boost the EGCG antioxidant, and thermogenic effects. You would only need to take one of the Green Tea capsules a day along with SynergySlim. Click here to order SynergySlim:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control Click here to order High Antioxidant Green Tea:http://www.stopagingnow.com/GRT/Green-Tea-Extract-Capsules

You can certainly take the Gold Formula PowerPak along with the Brain Energizer. Brain Energizer was designed to work well with all of our Multi-Nutrient Formulas. Click here to order Brain Energizer:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Brain+Energizers

It sounds like your friend is having trouble digesting the fat in the fish oil. Tell her to try taking the supplement just before eating and she can try following her meal with a good digestive enzyme. Be sure that the digestive enzyme contains Lipase. This is an enzyme that helps to break down fats. While I cannot promise that our fish oil won’t repeat on you, as that really lies more on an individual’s digestive system, I can promise a very pure, high quality Norwegian Salmon oil, which is extremely high in DHA and EPA. The fish oil that we make is very fresh and pure, and not rancid with a foul fishy taste and smell like many other brands available. One way to test your product’s freshness is to actually bite into the capsule and taste it for its freshness. It should have a light fish taste that is not foul and a rancid, overpowering fishy taste. Click here to order Omega-T Fish Oil:http://www.stopagingnow.com/OMT/Omega-T-Fish-Oil-Capsules

The only reports of side effects we have gotten from customers using SynergySlim have been of minimal bloating and discomfort, lasting for just the first few days or weeks of use. This occurs in some people as their systems adjust to some of the fat and carb neutralizing ingredients. The ingredients in SynergySlim are all natural and non-stimulant, so you will not experience anything extreme, if anything at all, in the way of discomfort, and you will not feel nervous or jittery. Click here to order SynergySlim:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

While there are no known contraindications, it is best to check with your doctor while on Coumadin before changing anything in your regimen.

Catechins are a type polyphenolic (polyphenols) antioxidants. EGCGs are one type of catechin that green tea is famous for. Primarily, green tea is highly known for providing potent anti-cancer protection with its high EGCE count. The amount of EGCG provided in one Stop Aging Now green tea capsule is 315mg. Click here to order High Antioxidant Green Tea:http://www.stopagingnow.com/GRT/Green-Tea-Extract-Capsules

We feel that for most people, capsules and tablets are as well absorbed as liquids. While liquids tend to be quicker dissolving, capsules and especially tablets provide more of a sustained release. We feel that this is better for the absorption of a multi-vitamin, and it is more convenient for most people. All of our supplements go through rigorous dissolution tested to ensure absorption. Realizing that some people just prefer taking a liquid and not swallowing pills, we may decide to add high quality liquid supplements to our line in the future. In the mean time, if you would like more information about our Multi-Nutrient Formulas click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins

As of now, our products are only available in capsule or tablet form, except for our chewable CoQ-10 100mg product.

We have a wonderful product called Brain Energizer Plus Acytel L-Carnitine. It has ingredients that help support memory and brain functioning as you age. It also helps to support optimal energy levels and overall brain health. Click here to order Brain Energizer:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Brain+Energizers

It should be no problem to take your vitamins as you normally would, as this is what most people do when on this drug. As with all drugs, it is best to consult with a pharmacist or doctor about all the items you are taking.

None of our products contain caffeine, including the green tea which is decaffeinated. To order one of our multi-vitamins click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins

While it is a lot of pills to take in a day, in order to get the optimal benefits from each of the supplements, you should take them at their recommended doses. Since all of the supplements address different issues, and they were designed to work together, you may want to consider taking all of them. Click here to order SynergySlim:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

SynergySlim was designed to work in perfect harmony with our Multi Nutrient Formulas. We actually recommend that they be taken together, as taking a potent multivitamin is an important part of a healthy weight loss program. SynergySlim works very well for helping people to lose a significant amount of weight. It is also nice to help you lose only an extra few gained pounds as gives you that boost that is sometimes needed to help kick start a weight loss program. It sounds like you are going to do the right thing by modifying your diet and exercising. SynergySlim will give you that extra boost to help you good work go even further. Click here to order SyngergySlim:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

It is true that we do not include potassium in our Multi Nutrient Formulas. Potassium is available only in very low dosages without a doctor's prescription. The amount is so small that many vitamin makers, including Stop Aging Now, don't believe that it is worth including. The form of potassium available for supplementation can be caustic to the stomach. Good food sources of potassium include most fruits, fruit juices, and vegetables. Since potassium is water-soluble, if you cook your vegetables in water, use the potassium-containing water for soups or for other cooking! You may also want to try wheat or barley grass juice. They are full of nutrients including vitamin K and potassium, and they have an alkalizing effect on the body.

It is ok to take them both at the same time. SynergySlim was designed to work well with our Multi Nutrient Formulas.Click here to order SynergySlim:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

I am not sure if the vitamins are still good to take. You would need to look for the expiration date which is located to the right of the supplement facts label.

At this time we do not have a liquid vitamin.

The food colorings were originally added to some of our Multi Nutrient Formulas because we wanted to make them easy to identify outside of the bottle. The amounts of coloring added to our products are minute, and are carefully regulated by federal authorities to ensure that our supplements are absolutely safe to consume and accurately labeled. Even though the dyes that are used in our products have proven to be safe for human consumption, we realize that a lot of people are just uncomfortable with the idea of taking anything with food coloring. We are planning to discontinue the usage of artificial colorants in the near future for the production of our Multi Nutrient Formulas and are looking into natural dyes to replace them. In the mean time, please be assured that at this time all of our supplements are manufactured according to strict government standards and are safe to use.

We offer a wide range of products to fit an individual’s needs. We have supplements that help support specific health issues, such as Cholesterol, Eye and Glucose support. You may want to start her at the basic Multi Nutrient Formula. Please feel free to call one of our nutrition experts, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm eastern time, if you need further assistance. Click here for our Multi-Nutrient Formulas:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins

Calcium citrate is better absorbed when it is taken alone, without food. However, we recommend that our multi-nutrient be taken with a meal, and research shows there is little difference in calcium absorption among the different forms of calcium when a supplement is taken with food. This is because the stomach acid generated during a meal increases calcium absorption to its maximum, regardless of the form of calcium.

Stop Aging Now decided to add 1,000mg of vitamin C because we feel that this is the optimal anti-aging dose, and it is the dose recommended by our founder, nutrition expert, Jean Carper. Click here to order Multi-Nutrient Formula:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins

We are glad to hear that you are interested in our products. You can find all of our product labels on our web site. You can find them under the product tab of our web site. From there, you can browse all products from the left side of the screen. To access product labels, you then need to click on the details icon, and then on the product label icon under the add to cart blue box. You can also request product info to be sent to your home on the very top of the web page. Click on the blue tab located on the top, right-hand side labeled Free Info. Click here for more information about our Multi-Nutrient formulas:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins

The RDA is the guidelines were set by the government in 1941. The Research over the last few decades shows that the RDAs are set too low, and have little if any place in modern life. The RDAs are considered by a lot to actually represent the level of nutrients needed to prevent deficiency diseases and maintain normal nutrition. It is true that some nutrients are passed through the body if taken in access. That is why we advise taking the product in separate doses.

While iron is an essential nutrient, it can be toxic if taken in excess. As we get older, our need for iron goes down. In general, men do not need to take iron supplements. We decided that it is best to leave it out of the formula as a lot of people get adequate amounts of iron from their diet, and to limit the possibility of having toxic levels. If by chance a person is tested for having low iron counts, it is better that they add this additionally to their program since most people do not need to take it.

Our basic Multi-Nutrient Formula works well with most people. We do offer a wide range of Multi-Nutrient Formulas based on individual health concerns. Please feel free to call one of our staff Nutrition Experts. They can help further assist you to find the right formula to fit your needs. We are glad to hear that you enjoy SynergySlim. SynergySlim was designed to work with our Multi-Nutrient Formula.

You can continue to take these supplements while on SynergySlim. While the Green tea in SynergySlim replicates the green tea capsules, you can continue to take them together to increase thermogenic properties.

SynergySlim is a safe, all natural weight loss aid. Unlike many other dieting products, SynergySlim is stimulant-free and will not cause your heart to race or your blood pressure to rise. SynergySlim was formulated based on a Georgetown University study by Dr. Harry Preuss. All of the ingredients in SynergySlim have been used for years singly as weight loss aids. This is the first time that they have been combined into one program. The combined effect offers ingredients that work synergistically to help reduce binge eating, help burn more calories, store less fat in the body, absorb less carbs, and keep the weight off. It is different than most diet pills in that it attacks weight loss in four different ways. It reduces fat, reduces carb absorption, burns fat, and helps to control the appetite. It is not a quick fix, overnight pill. It addresses weight loss in a controlled manner, which along with diet and exercise will help you achieve your results in a manner that you are more likely to retain. Weight gain does not occur overnight, and it is not healthy or sustainable to lose it overnight. The goal of SynergySlim is to help end yo-yo dieting, and help you turn the corner to a healthy lifestyle. SynergySlim also helps you to retain muscle. Often while dieting, and food intake is reduced, a lot of muscle weight is lost in the process. Muscle weighs more than fat per volume, and in fact lean muscle helps to burn more calories throughout the day. It is important to retain muscle while on a weight loss program and SynergySlim helps to address this common weight loss issue. We have received a lot of positive feedback from our customers, of which appetite control seems to be the main notice while taking the product. The weight loss from this product is slower compared to a lot of the diet aids on the market that contain stimulants, especially on the scale because muscle weighs more than fat. SynergySlim is one of the few products that help to retain muscle. Most people see measurable results within the third month of consistently taking the product. You probably should try to take it for a bit longer. As well, your positive diet changes will help the product work better and quicker for you.

It is hard to suggest which supplements to take away from that list, as they all serve separate functions. If you as well cannot think of one to leave out when you travel, I would suggest getting a good pill organizer to help you stay organized and to keep your supplements more contained. We offer a 7-Day Jumbo AM/PM pill box. You may need to get two to keep you organized during your two week travels.

Some in the ingredients in SynergySlim act as temporary starch and fat neutralizers, allowing some of the dietary starch and fat to pass through the body undigested, like fiber would. In some cases, some people notice initial digestive upset while adjusting to the new ingredients. It sounds like you and your husband have been having a lot of trouble adjusting. If you are feeling that you are both having trouble and are not comfortable allowing your body time to adjust to the new ingredients, you can always return the products. We have a 180-day any reason return policy.

You may be having problems digesting the fats in the oils. Be certain to try these items with food, and consider taking a digestive enzyme to help with the breakdown of these nutrients. Adding the digestive enzyme Lipase may be useful. It helps to digest fats in our systems.

There is nothing within these products that should raise the blood pressure as there are no stimulants in these products. Also, the green tea has been decaffeinated. There should not be any problem with what you are taking, however, it is always best to consult with your doctor about everything you are taking while under their care.

Fish oil is a great addition to most daily regimens. There should be no problem with taking them along with these nutrients. Fish oil is actually a wonderful supplement to take for skin health as well. Be sure to drink a lot of pure water, eat a lot of fresh vegetables, get moderate exercise, and limit you sugar and salt intake. Healthy lifestyle is your best bet to help protect your skin from aging.

While our Multi-Nutrient Formulas are not designed to help with hair loss specifically, it may address nutritional deficiencies that could cause poor hair growth. The Multi-Nutrient Formula with Menopause Support could possibly help with hormonal issues that can cause hair loss. Again, it was not designed for this reason.

The amount of vitamin E within our Multi-Nutrient Formula and the Omega-T Fish oil combined is well within what is considered to be safe for daily consumption.

Vitamin D3 is the best supplement to take for absorption. It has shown to be much more effective than Vitamin D2 because it is the same type of vitamin D that is produced by our own bodies. Vitamin D2 is derived from plant or fungal sources and has shown not to be as effective.

SynergySlim is a safe, all natural weight loss aid. Unlike many other dieting products, SynergySlim is stimulant-free and will not cause your heart to race or your blood pressure to rise. SynergySlim was formulated based on a Georgetown University study by Dr. Harry Preuss. All of the ingredients in SynergySlim have been used for years singly as weight loss aids. This is the first time that they have been combined into one program. The combined effect offers ingredients that work synergistically to help reduce binge eating, help burn more calories, store less fat in the body, absorb less carbs, and keep the weight off. It is different than most diet pills in that it attacks weight loss in four different ways. It reduces fat, reduces carb absorption, burns fat, and helps to control the appetite. It is not a quick fix, overnight pill. It addresses weight loss in a controlled manner, which along with diet and exercise will help you achieve your results faster, leaving you more likely to retain you results. Weight gain does not occur overnight, and it is not healthy or sustainable to lose it overnight. The goal of SynergySlim is to help end yo-yo dieting, and help you turn the corner to a healthy lifestyle. SynergySlim also helps you to retain muscle. Often while dieting, and food intake is reduced, a lot of muscle weight is lost in the process. Muscle weighs more than fat per volume, and in fact lean muscle helps to burn more calories throughout the day. It is important to retain muscle while on a weight loss program and SynergySlim helps to address this common weight loss issue.

There have been studies suggesting that Green Tea has anti-inflammatory properties (Cox 2 inhibitors). It may be worth a try for arthritis pain. So many studies have also shown how powerful of an antioxidant it is. That alone is good reason to use it. You may also want to consider trying our Multi Nutrient Formula Plus Joint Support. It contains the same basic nutritional support as the rest of our Multi Nutrients, along with Glucosamine to help rebuild joints, and Paractin. Paractin is a standardized extract from the leaf of the herb andrographis. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, and it has thousands of years of history of use in Asian cultures for fighting inflammation. Click here to buy our Green Tea formula:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5497/Green-Tea-Extract

It is best to consult your doctor while under their care before changing your program. You may want to consider trying natural methods such as Stop Aging Now Plus Cholesterol Support, with dieting and exercise along with or in place of a drug. It is important to monitor your Cholesterol levels closely if you decide to take both to make sure that your Cholesterol levels do not drop too low, which can also be dangerous. If you try the natural methods alone, be certain to check your levels to see if lowering your Cholesterol is possible for you without the use of drugs. There are many natural methods of reducing Cholesterol. Fish oil has also been shown to have blood thinning properties. As well, a high fiber, low glycemic diet has also been shown to be useful in treating and preventing many disorders, including high Cholesterol. To order our Multi Nutrient with Cholesterol Support, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNFC/Multi-Nutrient-Cholesterol-Support-Multivitamin

As the popularity of fish oil rises, so does the amount of products on the market. It is important to be able to distinguish the best product available. One of the main concerns about fish oil is its purity. It is important to make sure that the product you are buying is tested to be pure and of the highest grade available. One of the main concerns with fish products is the likelihood of mercury and other heavy metal contaminants. It is vital that one chooses a product that is pure. Also, the product labeling of fish oil can be a little confusing, as there are a number of things that should be listed, and one should look for. First, it is important to look at the serving size, and whether or not the serving is one, two or more pills. One should then look at the break down. One serving of Stop Aging Now Omega-T Formula contains 1400mg of fish oil. Of that, 840mg are the omega-3 fatty acids that are the most important constituents of fish oil. Of that 840mg, it contains EPA 420mg and DHA 280mg. Fish oil is one of the few sources that contain these types of fatty acids. We feel that the amount contained within our Omega-T Formula is the optimal amount for most people. Some people may need to take a little more or less depending on their specific needs, but for most this is the optimal amount.

SynergySlim is an all-natural, stimulant free weight loss product. It has no known contraindications, with a small possibility for digestive upset while initially starting the program. This does not happen with all people, and it usually is a mild occurrence that happens as your body is adjusting to some of the carbohydrate and fat blocking ingredients. If you do experience this issue, and you feel comfortable trying this, you can lower your dosage for a few days to allow your body time to adjust to the product. Then increase your dosage slowly to the full amount if you feel that your body has adjusted well. To order one of our SynergySlim products, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

Regarding your concern about the product, SynergySlim is an all-natural, stimulant free weight loss product. It has no known contraindications, with a small possibility for digestive upset while initially starting the program. This does not happen with all people, and it usually is a mild occurrence that happens as your body is adjusting to some of the carbohydrate and fat blocking ingredients. If you do experience this issue, and you feel comfortable trying this, you can lower your dosage for a few days to allow your body time to adjust to the product. Then increase your dosage slowly to the full amount if you feel that your body has adjusted well. To order one of our synergyslim products, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

You should consider trying our Multi Nutrient Formula with Cholesterol Support PowerPak. This product contains four extra ingredients that work together with the rest of the formula to help support a healthy cholesterol level. As well, it contains our Omega-T fish oil, which has been shown to promote heart health, mainly by reducing cholesterol, but also has blood pressure lowering properties. It also includes a bottle of our Green Tea Extract which is caffeine free, so it will not raise your blood pressure. It is high in antioxidants, and has many positive effects on overall health. You may also want to consider taking CoQ10. It has been shown to improve heart function and to lower blood pressure. As well, calcium and magnesium deficiencies have been linked to hypertension. You may want to consider taking a bit extra in addition to your Multi Nutrient Formula, totaling up to about 1,500mg of calcium, and about 1,000mg of magnesium. Garlic is also excellent for heart health. It helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. To order, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/CoEnzyme+Q10 As you know, diet and exercise is key. Eating a lot of fresh vegetables is extremely helpful, especially celery. It has been shown to help lower blood pressure.

All of our Multi Nutrient Formulas contain 800mg of calcium, and 350mg of magnesium. This is a good general amount for most individuals to take, especially if they eat a balanced diet that contains these nutrients. One could still benefit from taking additional supplements of these nutrients, keep the calcium/magnesium ratio to about 2:1 respectively, depending on your individual needs. While the amount in our Multi Nutrient Formula is a great general amount, especially for being contained within a multi-vitamin, we do realize that many people do want to take more. In the future, we are looking to add more single nutrient products to our line. To order one of our Multi Nutrient formulas, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins

Minute amounts of color have been added to the SynergySlim capsules in order to provide a unique identity to the product. The food color additives that we use are carefully regulated by federal authorities to ensure that our supplements are absolutely safe to consume and accurately labeled. Stop Aging Now is currently looking into natural coloring agents but please be assured that at this time all of our supplements are manufactured according to strict government standards and are safe to use.

All of the ingredients that are used in SynergySlim are not new to the natural supplement industry. They have been used for years separately to help with weight loss. This is the first supplement to combine these ingredients based off of a study done by Dr. Harry Preuss of Georgetown University. This is a link to specific ingredients that were studied: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-02/rhb-tnf022607.php http://www.stopagingnow.com/news/special_reports/3426?search=Dr.%2BPreuss http://www.stopagingnow.com/news/news_flashes/3621?search=Dr.+Preuss You may also want to consider reading “The Natural Fat Loss Pharmacy” written by Dr. Preuss. In this book, all of the ingredients in SynergySlim are described in detail. Click here to purchase the book:http://www.stopagingnow.com/NBOOK6/The-Fat-Loss-Pharmacy-book-by-Dr-Harry-Preuss

As of now, our products are only available in capsule or tablet form, except for our chewable CoQ-10 100mg product. You could try a pill cuter to cut the tablet in half, making them smaller and easier to swallow.

It is best to take SynergySlim as recommended, not exceeding the dosage at one time. This is what the research has been done on. As well, if possible, you should try to eat three meals a day. Eating smaller, more frequent meals helps to rev up the metabolism. Also, one tends to eat more, and not eat the right foods, when you go too long without eating. If you have to skip a meal, then I would skip the dose for that meal.

SynergySlim and the Multi Nutrient Formulas will have some blood thinning effects being that they include ingredients such as vitamin E, curcumin, and green tea. Most multi vitamins will have somewhat of a blood thinning effect due to the nature of some herbs and vitamins, as well as some food substances. It is definitely a good idea to stop all unprescribed supplements and other over the counter drugs two weeks before undergoing surgery.

I would recommend taking a multivitamin specifically formulated for prenatal nutrition. We do not currently sell a prenatal multi.

Red yeast rice may effectively lower cholesterol for some people, however it may cause side effects similar to those of statin drugs. The ingredients in our Cholesterol Support formula may be just as effective, or more effective for some people and are less likely to cause side effects. It is difficult to predict how an individual will respond to a supplement because this is determined by a variety of lifestyle and physical constitution factors. You might want to try our Multi Nutrient PLUS with Cholesterol Support, click here to purchase:http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNFC/Multi-Nutrient-Cholesterol-Support-Multivitamin

The only recent change to the Multi Nutrient Formula was an increase in the amount of vitamin D in the formula from 600 IU to 1000. This was done on the basis of new recommendations suggesting that the RDA of 400 IU is far too low for most Americans. The dosages of the ingredients in the formula were carefully calibrated and reviewed by our advisory board. These dosages are what we feel are optimal for anti-aging benefits as suggested by the larger body of clinical evidence. Of course, all science, including that of human nutrition is incremental, and we continually follow the research as if emerges. To order one of our Multi Nutrient Formulas, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins

While the ingredients in SynergySlim are not known to have any particular adverse effects relating to the kidney, I would definitely recommend consulting with you doctor before you begin taking it. Since your situation is sort of unique, it is difficult to say how a supplement might affect you.

There are no known drug interactions for any of the ingredients in SynergySlim, however I would recommend keeping your doctor informed of this and any other supplements you are taking.

Our Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD, formulated to provide maximum antioxidant protection, contains acai berry extract, as well as resveratrol, quercetin and an extra 50 mg of alpha lipoic acid, on top of all of the ingredients in the PLUS formula. To order our Multi Nutrient GOLD, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNG/Multi-Nutrient-GOLD-Multivitamin-with-Resveratrol

Goji berries are a powerful high-antioxidant superfood, but should not necessarily be considered a nutritional supplement. Make sure that the juice is made from genuine gojis, as wolfberries, which are often sold as goji berries may be less nutrient-dense and contain pollutants. I personally prefer to incorporate whole goji berries into smoothies and trail mixes.

I would recommend taking a B vitamin complex. Deficiencies of some B vitamins, and in particular, biotin, have been linked with eczema and other skin disorders. Essential fatty acids, especially omega-3s, are also an important consideration. I would recommend a fish oil supplement. Flax and borage oil may also be helpful. To order our Multi Nutrient Formula, which all contain B vitamin complex, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins To order our Omega-T Fish Oil, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/OMT/Omega-T-Fish-Oil-Capsules

There are currently no known long-term effects of contrast dyes. It is good that you are taking the GOLD formula because the high levels of antioxidants it contains may offer some protection from the damaging effects of the radiation used in CT scans. I would recommend taking additional antioxidants, such as those found in our green tea extract, if possible. I also recommend taking fish oil, which has a broad range of benefits. It can bolster immunity and help with inflammation. To order our Green Tea extract, click here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/GRT/Green-Tea-Extract-Capsules To order our Fish Oil supplement, click here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/OMT/Omega-T-Fish-Oil-Capsules

There has been some research which has suggested that high levels of dietary and/or supplemental calcium may interfere with the absorption of some minerals, including zinc. Therefore, the amounts of these minerals included in our Multi Nutrient Formulas are set at levels high enough to offset this effect of calcium. Our multi was carefully formulated to provide the optimal ratios of these essential minerals. To order our Multi Nutrient GOLD, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNG/Multi-Nutrient-GOLD-Multivitamin-with-Resveratrol

While there are vegetarian sources of the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil, these sources do not provide the levels of EPA and DHA found in fish oil. Flax seeds, hemp seeds, walnuts and their oils contain omega-3 which the body can convert into these essential fatty acids. There are also some vegan DHA supplements which are derived from marine algae.

The Physicians' Desktop Reference http://www.pdrhealth.com) is a good resource to use to check for supplement/drug interactions. Also, try the Dietary Supplement Information Bureau http://supplementinfo.org).

Would recommend either our Eye Support or our Cholesterol Support formula for you and our Prostate Support formula for your husband. Fish oil is also a good supplement to take for cholesterol support. I would recommend that you and your husband each take one of our PowerPaks, which include a Multi Nutrient Formula, our Omega-T Fish Oil and our Green Tea Extract. To order our Multi with Eye Support, click here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNFE/Multi-Nutrient-Eye-Support-Multivitamin To order our Multi with Cholesterol Support, click here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNFC/Multi-Nutrient-Cholesterol-Support-Multivitamin To order our Omega-T Fish Oil, click here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/OMT/Omega-T-Fish-Oil-Capsules To order our Green Tea Extract, click here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/GRT/Green-Tea-Extract-Capsules

I would recommend our original Anti-Aging PowerPak which includes our Multi Nutrient Formula, Omega-T Fish Oil and Green Tea Extract. To order, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/PPMNR/Multi-Nutrient-ORIGINAL-Anti-Aging-PowerPak

The food colorings were added to some of our multis because we wanted to make them easy to identify outside of the bottle. However, we plan to discontinue the usage of artificial colorants in future production of all of our products and are looking into natural dyes to replace them.

SynergySlim is an all natural, non-stimulant weight loss aid. It will not cause you to lose weight rapidly, as some other products may. Rather, it supports gradual, healthy weight loss as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, and should not cause you to put on extra weight if you stop taking it. We are working on a SynergySlim "maintenance" formula, which people can chose to take after they have used SynergySlim effectively to lose weight. To order SynergySlim, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

I would recommend that you take our Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS with Eye Support. It contains Ginkgo and extra lutein and zeaxanthin to promote healthy vision. To order, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNFE/Multi-Nutrient-Eye-Support-Multivitamin

A finding of a recent study conducted by the National Cancer Institute suggest specifically that men who take a multivitamin more than once a day have a greater risk of developing prostate cancer. The study did not examine the impact of any supplements other than multivitamins, nor did it examine the impact of lower-dosages of multivitamins. There is a large body of research which supports the use of dietary supplements in maintaining a healthy prostate and therefor this study, with its limited scope, is not sufficient evidence to warrant recommending against the usage of supplements for prostate health.

It is always wise to check with your doctor first before taking any supplements, especially if you are on any medications. According to the Physician's Desk Reference, "a high-fiber diet, soy-containing supplements, and walnuts" can interfere with the effects of Synthroid. There are no other foods or supplements listed as contraindicated for this medication.

SynergySlim was designed to work in perfect harmony with our Multi Nutrient Formulas. We actually recommend that they be taken together, as taking a potent multivitamin is an important part of a healthy weight loss program.

Unfortunately, we won't be able to offer the GOLD formula in a capsule because we must utilize a special compression technology in order to fit all of the extra ingredient in tablets. Capsules do not allow for this kind of compression.

There have been no major studies (or even any small ones, to my knowledge) linking ginkgo to cancer. There have, however, been a number of studies done which have shown that it may have anti-cancer properties.

Look for a gingko-free version of the new GOLD formula to become available in coming months.

I would recommend that you continue to take both the CoQ10 and the green tea extract you are currently taking if you start taking the GOLD formula. There is no additional CoQ10 or green tea in the GOLD formula. The additional antioxidants in the GOLD formula, which have activity unrelated to that of CoQ10 and green tea, are quercetin, resveratrol, acai berry extract and an extra 50 mg of alpha lipoic acid.

The Natural Medicines database lists hyaluronic acid as "possibly unsafe" for use by a breast-feeding mother. It says, "There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of oral and topical use of hyaluronic acid. It is not known if hyaluronic acid is excreted in breast milk; avoid using."

I am not aware of any research which suggests that retinol from fish oil specifically may damage bones. Retinol in supplements may have detrimental effects at very high dosages (well over the RDA of 5000 IU).

The results of one small study on the correlation between green tea and liver health suggested that very high dosages of green tea supplements in excess of 2000 mg a day may promote liver damage. The same research suggested that green tea has protective effects on the liver at lower dosages. In general, we base our formulations on the conclusions of the larger body of clinical research, which supports the use of green tea supplements for a wide array of antioxidant benefits. To order our Green Tea Extract, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5497/Green-Tea-Extract

Good news: SynergySlim comes in a capsule! Most people prefer capsules to tablets because they are generally tasteless and odorless. The capsules are a pretty standard size: about 2 cm. To order SynergySlim, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

There are 450 mg of decaffeinated green tea in a daily dosage (6 pills) of the SynergySlim formula. None of the other ingredients in SynergySlim should interfere with Warfarin, however it is best to keep your doctor informed of any supplements you are taking.

We are working on a product called Multi Nutrient Formula BASIC, which will be a lower-potency multi and require a daily dosage in the 1-2 pill range.

Unlike many other diet aids, SynergySilm is an all natural, stimulant free product. There are no known drug interactions with the product. To order, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

Many of our customers take our Power Pack, which is the Multi-Nutrient formula, Green Tea and fish oil, and no, that is not too much. You probably do not need additional folic acid if you are taking the Multi-Nutrient Formula, which contains 800 microrgrams of folic acid. And you probably do not need the shark cartilage if you are taking the glucosamine chondroitin.

It is highly unlikely that you would get an overdose of vitamin A from a combination of our multi-vitamin and foods. Only preformed vitamin A (the vitamin A palmitate in our multi) has a safe upper limit, of 3,000 micrograms a day. Beta carotene has no safe upper limit because there is no evidence that intake is associated with increased risk. Preformed vitamin A is found in very few foods: liver and fish liver oils, and added to milk. We do recommend that you do not take cod liver oil if you are taking our multi-vitamin. If you are concerned about having gotten too much vitamin A, you could ask your doctor to do a blood test to measure your vitamin A level.

Calcium citrate is better absorbed when it is taken alone, without food. However, we recommend that our multi-nutrient be taken with a meal, and research shows there is little difference in calcium absorption among the different forms of calcium when a supplement is taken with food. This is because the stomach acid generated during a meal increases calcium absorption to its maximum, regardless of the form of calcium.

we do not carry a line specifically geared toward weight-loss surgery patients, but our Multi-Nutrient Formula is high in the nutrients these patients typically are low in - B12, folate and other B vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin D. This formula is capsule-based and meets USP dissolution and disintegration requirements. I would not hesitate to use for someone undergoing gastric bypass. However, I would still monitor these patients for deficiency symptoms and blood levels. To order one of our Multi-Nutrient Formulas, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins

We recommend our Omega-T fish oil. Also, regular exerecis, such as a daily walk, is a good way to raise HDL. Fish Oil Works Better Than Statins at Improving HDL Cholesterol American Journal of Clinical Nutrition July 2006; 84(1): 37-43 A study has shown that fish oils are more effective than the statin drug Lipitor in positively affecting the levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol in obese and insulin-resistant men. HDL cholesterol protects against atherosclerosis by removing excess cholesterol from arterial cells, and low HDL levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly for those who are obese or insulin resistant. In the six-week study, fish oils and Lipitor were given to 48 men, both separately and combined. Fish oil and Lipitor together greatly lowered plasma triacylglycerols and raised HDL cholesterol levels. But only fish oil also influenced HDL cholesterol by altering the production and catabolism rates of HDL apolipoproteins (catabolism is the breakdown of complex molecules metabolically into simpler ones). Lipitor did not increase this effect when combined with the fish oils, and did not produce a similar effect on its own. To order our Fish Oil, click here: http://www.stopagingnow.com/OMT/Omega-T-Fish-Oil-Capsules

The CoQ10 in our Multi Formula, Brain Energizer and the 100mg CoQ10 Chewable are all from Kaneka Japan - one of the highest quality sources. In terms of absorbability, Brain Energizer is made not only to USP specs but to Pharmaceutical Specs, so it is disolves quickly, and it is made form the 100 natural trans-form variety which has superior absorbability.

Borage oil does have a different fatty acid profile and seems to act a little differently than fish oil in the body, plus it has been studied and found somewhat effective for PMS. Fish oil has not been studied for its impact on this condition. We would recommend trying the borage oil rather than fish oil for at least three months to see if it is more effective for you than the fish oil.

According to the USDA, iodine deficiency is rare in the U.S., because salt is fortified with iodine and most people get more than enough salt. That is why our supplement does not contain iodine. It's easy to get additional iodine with an individual supplement, and your doctor can monitor your intake.

We would suggest either our Stop Aging Now Plus Multi-Nutrient Formula, which is an excellent multi-vitamin, or our Anti-Aging Power Pack, which has the Multi-Nutrient Formula, plus Green Tea and Fish Oil. To order one of our multi-vitamin formula, click here:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins

The green tea in our Multi-Nutrient Formula is decaffeinated, so it is unlikely to make you have to urinate more often. As far as we know, there is nothing in the formula that would affect your bladder. Perhaps this is something you want to discuss with your doctor.

Either way is fine. If you were taking a higher dosage, howeveer, it would be best to split it.

Unfortunately, the FDA does not require companies to tell where foods are made. Which is ironic because they require it on more mundane consumer products such as toys, etc. The big food companies have been fighting this pretty hard, partly because they don't want to deal with the expense of reporting, and partly because they don't want people to know where all of their ingredients come from. In the end, the best way is just to ask. For example, all of our supplements are Made in the USA in FDA inspected facilities. This is of course optional for us, but we feel it is the right thing to do.

The first thing we would recommend, if you're not already taking it, is a good multi-vitamin such as our Multi-Nutrient Formula. If you are already taking it and still having stress and immune problems, CoQ10 might be worth trying for a few months to see if it helps you.

It's hard to say which osteo product will work better for your hands. Some people try one for about six weeks, then try the other, and see which one seems to work best. Since you have rheumatoid arthritis, we would also strongly suggest that you take about 3 grams of fish oil a day to reduce inflammation.

It is rare, but it is possible that the additional calcium or vitamin C from the multi vitamin could have contributed to the formation of kidney stones. The best thing to do is to talk with your doctor, and find out what the kidney stone was composed of (was it a calcium oxalate stone?) and see whether a urinalysis reveals any high levels of calcium, uric acid or pH changes. Your doctor should be able to advise your husband regarding taking the multi-vitamin. Whatever the cause may be, to avoid another kidney stone, the best thing you can do is to stay well-hydrated by drinking 8 glasses of water a day.

There are 450 mg of decaffeinated green tea in a daily dosage (6 pills) of the SynergySlim formula. None of the other ingredients in SynergySlim should interfere with Warfarin, however it is best to keep your doctor informed of any supplements you are taking.

SynergySlim PLUS with Tonalin can safely be taken by a 14 year old. The ingredients in SynergySlim are all natural and non-stimulant. Of course, it is always a good idea to keep his doctor informed of any supplements he may be taking.

The product code N1120 refers to 1 bottle of SynergySlim. N1123 refers to the 3 bottles every 3 months Auto-Ship configuration of SynergySlim.

SynergySlim should be taken 3 times per day, or 2 pills before each meal. The Multi Nutrient Formulas should be taken either 2 or 3 times per day, 2 pills with each meal, or 3 with breakfast and 3 with the evening meal.

The 180-day return policy states that you may return any product within 90 days of your date of purchase for a full refund, less shipping.

The SynergySlim formula contains 450 mg of green tea extract per daily serving. Taking additional green tea extract, as part of a PowerPak, may actually enhance the thermogenic, fat-burning effects of SynergySlim.

Yes, SynergySlim may be taken just twice per day. Our recommendation is 3 times per day, or 2 capsules with every meal. However, you should adjust your dosage to suit your individual needs and body chemistry.

The Multi Nutrient Formula PowerPak is an excellent supplement regimen for a healthy 29-year-old. There really is not much else I would recommend for him to take on top of that if he has no specific health concerns which need to be addressed.

The amount of Green Tea Extract in the SynergySlim formula is 450 mg per daily serving of 6 capsules. Therefore, you may want to reduce the number of capsules of Green Tea Extract you are taking on top of to one.

The Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS, the Omega-T Fish Oil and the Green Tea Extract all work harmoniously within the body together. There are no interactions which will occur from taking them simultaneously.

We do utilize the expertise of a board of scientific advisors. This board includes several pharmocologists and medical doctors along with Jean Carper.

Boron is not included in our Multi Nutrient Formulas (with the exception of our Prostate Support formula) because there is little clinical evidence to suggest that supplemental boron is necessary or beneficial, except for in the prevention of prostate cancer. Neither an Estimated Safe and Adequate Dietary Intake (ESADDI) or Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) has been set for boron and it is generally thought that sufficient boron may be obtained from food, as only about 1 mg is necessary to avoid deficiency.

For memory-loss associated with aging, I would recommend the Brain Energizer PLUS formula. This combines our Brain Energizer formula with acetyl-L-carnitine. Clinical research has shown that alpha lipoic acid (one of the ingredients in Brain Energizer) and acetyl-L-carnintine work synergistically to protect the cells of the brain from damage by free radicals. The acetyl-L-carnitine is bundled with the Brain Energizer at a discount of 75% off its stand-alone price.

Both the Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD and acetyl-L-carnitine are appropriate for adults of any age. The GOLD formula is so named because it contains, in addition to clinical dosages of 29 vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, 3 "super" antioxidants: acai berry extract, quercetin and resveratrol (the antioxidant found in red wine).

None of the ingredients in SynergySlim affect the central nervous system (CNS) directly. Citrimax is a brand name for the herb Garcinia cambogia. It is not known to raise blood pressure. Its action in the body is to promote the synthesis of glycogen, which sends the brain signals of satiety and suppresses appetite. It has also been found to inhibit the synthesis of lipids and fatty acids lowering the formation of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.

SynergySlim contains only ingredients to promote weight loss, and can not take the place of a multivitamin. SynergySlim was actually designed to work in harmony with our Multi Nutrient Formulas.

The original Multi Nutrient Formula might be ok for you to take while on Coumadin, however, you need to consult your physician prior to beginning to take this or any other supplements.

I would recommend that your mother start with a 60 mg dosage of CoQ10 and increase this dosage to 100 or 150 mg, following one month of use with no unpleasant side effects. Or, she may actually want to start with a higher (100 or 150 mg) dosage because she is taking a beta-blocker, which can rapidly deplete CoQ10 levels in the body. The side effects associated with higher dosages of CoQ10 are generally mild gastrointestinal upset and difficulty sleeping, which usually only last for the first few weeks of use.

Our Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS with Eye Support contains 3 ingredients which may support eye health (in addition to clinical dosages of 28 vitamins, minerals and antioxidants). They are Gingko biloba and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. These nutrients have been studied widely for their involvement in the prevention of eye disorders. Another supplement which may be beneficial for eyes is fish oil. The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are essential to the health of the delicate membranes of the eyes.

The amounts of lutein (20 mg) and zeaxanthin (5 mg) in our Eye Support formula are well within the range of safety. There is little known toxicity associated with either of these carotenoid, even at very high doses. The Eye Support formula contains these nutrients at these dosage levels because these are the levels shown in research to be effective at preventing age-related macular degeneration.

Most people who are bothered by the smell or taste of the Multi Nutrient Formula tablets prefer to take capsules. They are generally easier to swallow and are digested more rapidly. Also, all of our multivitamins should be taken with food for optimum absorption. This may even prevent the tablet from repeating on you.

All of our products are gluten-free, although they are not certified gluten-free. They do not contain any ingredients derived from wheat or any other prohibitive grain. Check with your doctor first, however, before taking any new supplements.

We have plans to begin offering a separate calcium supplement in the near future. In the meantime, I would suggest following your doctor's recommendation and taking a calcium supplement (without vitamin D) in addition to the Multi Nutrient Formula.

Our weight loss formula, SynergySlim (and SynergySlim PLUS-- with Tonalin CLA) is an all natural combination of ingredients designed to support healthy weight loss in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise. All of its ingredients are non-stimulant and should not cause any of the adverse side effects caused by stimulant weight loss aids. You should keep your doctor informed of all supplements you are taking, particularly when you are on medications.

Our new Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS with Menopause Support contains, in addition to the 29 vitamins, minerals and antioxidants of our PLUS formula, black cohosh and Novasoy. These two ingredients are rich in isoflavones, which can help lessen discomfort associated with both menopause and dysmenorrhea. There are a variety of herbs which can also help. Cramp bark, chamomile, raspberry leaf, ginger and dong quai are just a few. Teas made from these herbs and consumed during your mentrual period may lessen cramping. Herbs which support the liver and kidney can also have this effect.

I would recommend our Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS with Menopause Support. It contains potent, clinical dosages of 29 vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for healthy aging, energy and dietary balance. A good multivitamin can support weight loss by helping you meet your nutritional need while dieting and reducing false hunger. Our Menopause Support formula contains two additional ingredients, black cohosh and soy isoflavones to provide hormonal support for women experiencing the symptoms of menopause.

The only reports of side effects we have gotten from customers using SynergySlim have been of minimal bloating and discomfort, lasting for just the first few days or weeks of use. These side effects are associated mainly with the chromium in the formula. The ingredients in SynergySlim are all natural and non-stimulant, so you will not experience anything extreme in the way of discomfort, and you will not feel nervous or jittery.

All of our products have a two year shelf life.

I would recommend starting with a 60 mg dosage, unless you are taking a statin drug, in which case I would recommend either a 100 or a 150 mg dosage.

Dr. Harry Preuss' book, The Natural Fat-Loss Pharmacy, is the basis of our formulation for SynergySlim. It would be a great idea to read his book if you are really serious about taking a natural approach to weight loss using SynergySlim. By doing so, you will likely gain a lot of insight into the mechanisms of action of the ingredients in the product, which may help you understand and stay committed to your weight loss program. The book is available on our website in the Books section.

The decision to include 800 mcg of folic acid in our Multi Nutrient Formulas was based on the existing body of clinical research which demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of this level of folic acid supplementation in regulating the damaging effects of the stress hormone, homocysteine, in the body. We are, of course, following the latest research. We make changes to our formulations when we feel that a significant amount of evidence has emerged which contradicts the existing body of scientific knowlede to warrant making the changes. The upper safe limit for folic acid is currently considered to be 1000 mcg. We would recommend that rather than discontinuing use of your multivitamin, you eliminate any foods fortified with folic acid from your diet.

The Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS with Glucose Support contains two herbal ingredients, Madeglucyl and Gymnema, which clinical research has shown may help keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range. Many people take these herbs in addition to a multi-vitamin, so we decided to create for them the option of taking just one supplement for these two purposes. Our weight loss product, SynergySlim, was designed to work in harmony with all of our Multi Nutrient Formulas, and in fact, some of the ingredients in SynergySlim also have blood sugar and hunger-regulating properties.

We only have acetyl-L-carnitine available separately from the Brain Energizer Formula. This is because the combination of alpha lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine in one pill has been patented by another company. 1200 mg of CoQ10 is actually an extremely large dosage. You may have read about a study done on CoQ10 supplementation as a treatment for Parkinson's disease. The study participants given a 1200 mg dosage of CoQ10 showed the greatest improvement in their symptoms. To my knowledge, dosages above 200 mg are not recommended other than in medically supervised therapeutic applications. Many people experience adverse side effects from larger dosages of CoQ10 and find 30-100 mg to be optimal.

SynergySlim is designed to work in harmony with all of our Multi Nutrient Formulas, including the Menopause Support formula. It can also complement other supplement such as fish oil, green tea extract, glucosamine, etc.

Some of the ingredients in SynergySlim must be taken for 4-6 weeks before they begin to have noticeable effects. Also, it is possible that since you had been eating very few calories to begin with, some of the ingredients in the formula are less effective at promoting weight loss for you than they are for other people. The mechanism of action for HCA, for instance, causes a reduction in appetite, which prevents overeating. Another ingredient, bean extract (a "starch blocker"), interferes with the absorption of excess calories. Another possibility is that you have lost some fat and replaced it with muscle tissue, which actually weighs more than fat. Dr. Preuss discusses this (an effect primarily associated with CLA) in his book, The Natural Fat-Loss Pharmacy. I might recommend that you continue taking SynergySlim for a few more weeks before calling it quits, only because I have spoken with many people who have achieved really great results with this product. However, you may, of course,, return any portion of the SynergySlim you ordered for a full refund with 90 days of your purchase if you are unsatisfied. You might also want to consult your doctor to rule out any underlying metabolic issues which may be making it difficult for you to lose weight.

At this time, we only ship within the US and to Canada. However, I can provide you with a shipping quote, if you send me your address.

I would recommend our new Menopause Support formula. It contains clinical doses of the 29 vitamins, minerals and antioxidants found in our Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS with the addition of black cohosh and soy isoflavones, two ingredients clinically proven to help regulate hormones and relieve unpleasant symptoms during menopause.

SynergySlim was designed to work in harmony with our Multi Nutrient Formulas. It contains 4 all natural fat fighting ingredients. SynergySlim may actually be taken with any of our products. Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.

As we expand our product line, we may eventually begin to offer some of the ingredients in our support formulas separately from the multis. For now, we decided to offer the support formulas as an alternative for our customers already taking separate supplements for joint, prostate, eye, etc. support in addition to their multivitamin. We wanted to give them the option of taking fewer pills per day by selecting a support formula. The reason that all of the support formulas as well as the GOLD formula are available in tablets only is that in order to fit all the extra ingredients into the pills (and keep the dosage at 6 pills per day), we had to utilize a special compression technology which compacts all off the ingredients into tablets. Capsules do not allow very much compression.

Our new Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS with Prostate Support contains the 29 vitamins, minerals and antioxidants found in our PLUS formula with the addition of 3 ingredients to support healthy prostate function. They are: 400 mg of saw palmetto, 100 mg of Pygeum africanus, and 10 mg of boron.

The SynergySlim products do not contain any grapefruit ingredients. Super Citrimax, a patented form of hydroxycitric acid, is derived from the Garcinia cambogia plant.

The ingredients included for maintenance of healthy cholesterol levels in our Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS with Cholesterol Support have been clinically-proven to be effective. Your individual results, of course, may vary, but we have already had reports from customers that taking the Cholesterol Support formula has positively affected their test results. We would recommend that in addition to the Cholesterol Support formula, you take our Omega-T Fish Oil. The anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil have been shown to be effective at lowering cholesterol levels.

You might try taking our Multi Nutrient Formula with Glucose Support. It is formulated with 800 mg of Gymnema sylvestre and 1500 mg of Eugenia jambolana, two herbs with clinically-proven effectiveness at supporting healthy glucose levels.

We have a 90 day return policy which will allow you to purchase any of our supplements and return them, no questions asked, within 90 days from the date of shipment. You may return your purchase (or any unused portion of your purchase) for a full refund (less shipping and handling).

Our new GOLD formula packs more than twice the antioxidant punch of our PLUS formula (and 3x that of the original Multi Nutirent Formula). Using a special compression technology, we have managed to include in the GOLD tablets a daily dosage of 800 mg of acai berry extract, 550 mg of resveratrol (the antioxidant found in red wine, 500 mg of quercetin (the active constituent of many medicinal plants) and 100 mg of alpha lipoic acid . Since Jean Carper's philosophy was to make a multi-vitamin that featured most of the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that most people needed on a daily basis, and since a lot of people take a separate antioxidant supplements to combat the ever increasing threat of toxins, polutants and contaminants, it made sense to add it to "super charge" our PLUS Formula to save people money and make it so they could take fewer pills per day. So, it would make sense for anyone looking to maximize the antioxidant benefits of taking a multi-vitamin supplement to use the GOLD formula.

We do offer a product called Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS with Joint Support which is combines our PLUS formula with 1500 mg of glucosamine and 250 mg of Paractin, a form of the anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic herb andrographis. We currently offer only one version of our GOLD formula. We do have two glucosamine product for joint health which may be taken in conjunction with the GOLD formula. Osteo-GC is a glucosamine-chondroitin combination, and Osteo-GM is a glucosamine-MSM combination. We would highly recommend including glucosamine in your supplement regimen if you have joint pain or osteoarthritis.

The matter of whether to take tablets or capsules is generally a matter of personal preference. Some people find that tablets are easier to swallow, while some people find that they have an easier time digesting the capsules. Some people prefer to open the capsules and mix the powder inside with a liquid for even easier digestion. It is generally thought that capsules dissolve and are absorbed by the body more rapidly than tablets. All of our products are made to US Pharmacopeia standards and required to undergo a USP test which involves submerging the tablets (or capsules) in 98.6 degree water, while they are agitated in a manner that simulates stomach activity. They must disintegrate in 30 minutes or less. Samples from all lots we send out must pass this test. Both our tablets and our capsules disintegrate according to the USP method within 12 minutes, well under the 30 minute allowance. We also conduct a dissolution test, which demonstrates that the disintegrated particles continue to dissolve into ever smaller particles so the body can efficiently utilize them. In the latest of these tests, both our tablets and our capsules achieved a 100 percent dissolution. A dissolution rate of 75 percent is required to pass USP tests.

The new Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD contains all 28 clinical dosages of the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants provided in our original Multi Nutrient Formula. In addition to these ingredients, the GOLD formula contains 5 potent super antioxidant ingredients: 120 mg Gingko (also found in the PLUS formula), 800 mg acai berry extract, 550 mg of resveratrol (the antioxidant found in red wine), 500 mg quercetin, and an additional 50 mg of alpha lipoic acid.

I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing discomfort associated with taking SynergySlim. A few of the ingredients in SynergySlim are known to cause temporary gas and/or bloating in some individuals. Chromium, Garcinia cambogia (Super Citrimax), and phaseolamin (bean extract or Phase 2) may cause gastrointestinal disturbances usually not lasting throughout more than 4 weeks of use. To reduce these side effects, try drinking more water throughout the day. Also, try to notice if particular food combinations seem to cause more distress than others, and try to avoid those combinations. Healthful changes made to your diet, such as the addition of more fiber, may take your system several weeks to adjust to as well.

There is no caffeine in any of our products. The green tea extract we use is decafffeinated. However, some of the nutrients in our multi-vitamins may have a stimulating or energizing effect on some people, and it is perfectly fine to take them in a split dosage in the morning and a lunchtime.

Yellow Bullet seems to be a typical stimulant diet pill. It contains caffeine and ephedrine, both of which act as central nervous system stimulants. Concerns about the safety of these types of products have been expressed by the FDA and numerous health experts. SynergySlim is all natural and does not contain any stimulants. The ingredients in SynergySlim work on a cellular level to affect the way your body metabolizes calories and to control hunger. It basically gives you the support you need to make healthful dietary choices and see results based on those choices. Because of SynergySlim's mechanisms of action, it may take 3-4 weeks before you begin to see these results. You will not experience the nervousness or jitters you might experience when taking stimulants when you take SynergySlim.

Unfortunately, we do not currently offer a multi-vitamin without vitamin E.

The matter of whether to take tablets or capsules is generally a matter of personal preference. However, it is generally accepted that capsules dissolve and are absorbed more rapidly than tablets. All of our products are made to US Pharmacopeia standards. They undergo a test which involves which submerging the tablets (or capsules) in 98.6 degree water, while they are agitated to simulate stomach activity. They must disintegrate in 30 minutes or less. Samples from all lots we send out must pass this USP test. In the latest random test by a leading independent laboratory, both our tablets and our capsules disintegrated according to the USP method within 12 minutes, well under the 30 minute allowance. Of more importance is a dissolution test, which we also do, but many vitamin makers don’t do. This shows that the disintegrated particles then continue to dissolve into ever smaller particles so the body can efficiently utilize them. They must have a dissolution rate of 75 percent to pass USP tests. In the latest test, both our tablets and our capsules achieved a 100 percent dissolution.

It is possible that Ginkgo is contraindicated for certain blood pressure medications. It sounds like you experienced an adverse reaction to the Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS (with Ginkgo) which may or may not have been due to the Gingko content of the formula. You should consult your physician regarding what supplements are safe and/or advisable for you to take in conjunction with the medications you are taking. Our original Multi Nutrient Formula is the only multi-vitamin we offer which does not contain Ginkgo.

SynergySlim and SynergySlim PLUS (with Tonalin CLA) were designed to work in harmony with the Multi Nutrient Formulas, fish oil, and green tea extract which most of our customers currently take. The amount of green tea extract in the SynergySlim formula is 450 mg and the amount of chromium is 200 mcg. These dosages, when combined with the dosages in our multi and in our green tea extract, are well within the range of safe dosages. The doubling up of these ingredients in your supplements regimen may actually enhance the weight loss effects of SynergySlim.

SynergySlim Plus adds a bottle of Tonalin CLA. This ingredient was one of the 5 ingredients Jean Carper spoke about in her article "5 Fat Fighters That Really Work". We kept it out of the regular SynergySlim formula because it was hard to blend with the other ingredients, would have made it 9 pills per day instead of 6 pills per day, and would have increased the cost. Our tests showed that SynergySlim by itself was very effective, and then even more effective with the Tonalin CLA. So we decided to sell it with and with out Tonalin CLA and let customers make the decision.

SynergySlim Plus adds a bottle of Tonalin CLA. This ingredient was one of the 5 ingredients Jean Carper spoke about in her article "5 Fat Fighters That Really Work". We kept it out of the regular SynergySlim formula because it was hard to blend with the other ingredients, would have made it 9 pills per day instead of 6 pills per day, and would have increased the cost. Our tests showed that SynergySlim by itself was very effective, and then even more effective with the Tonalin CLA. So we decided to sell it with and with out Tonalin CLA and let customers make the decision.

Our new Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD tablets (along with all of our other products are made to US Pharmacopeia standards. They undergo a test which involves which submerging the tablets in 98.6 degree water, while they are agitated to simulate stomach activity. The tablets must disintegrate in 30 minutes or less. Samples from all lots we send out must pass this USP test. In the latest random test by a leading independent laboratory, our tablets disintegrated according to the USP method in 12 minutes, well under the 30 minute allowance. Of more importance is a dissolution test, which we also do, but many vitamin makers don’t do. This shows that the disintegrated particles then continue to dissolve into ever smaller particles so the body can efficiently utilize them. They must have a dissolution rate of 75 percent to pass USP tests. In the latest test, our caplets achieved a 100 percent dissolution.

We do not currently offer a multi-vitamin specifically formulated for mood support. All of our Multi Nutrient Formulas contain 800 mcg of folic acid and 500 mcg of vitamin B12, two nutrients which have been known to be helpful for depression. Our PLUS formulas and our GOLD formula also contain Ginkgo, which may be helpful for depression, especially in older people. Our GOLD formula contains acai berry extract which has been known to foster an overall sense of well-being.

Our new Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD tablets (along with all of our other products) are made to US Pharmacopeia standards. They undergo a test which involves which submerging the tablets in 98.6 degree water, while they are agitated to simulate stomach activity. The tablets must disintegrate in 30 minutes or less. Samples from all lots we send out must pass this USP test. In the latest random test by a leading independent laboratory, our tablets disintegrated according to the USP method in 12 minutes, well under the 30 minute allowance. Of more importance is a dissolution test, which we also do, but many vitamin makers don’t do. This shows that the disintegrated particles then continue to dissolve into ever smaller particles so the body can efficiently utilize them. They must have a dissolution rate of 75 percent to pass USP tests. In the latest test, our caplets achieved a 100 percent dissolution.

Stop Aging Now supplements are, for the most part, not food based. Some of the ingredients in our Multi Nutrient Formula are derived from plant sources, and some are synthesized in a laboratory. We use in our products the forms of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which have been shown in clinical research to be most effective. There is a lot of scientific controversy regarding the bioavailability of the different forms of supplemental nutrients. Some interesting research has emerged recently suggesting that nutrients within a food-complex may be more bioavailable because they are found in matrices of other nutrients which support their absorption in the body. There are also many studies which show that larger clinical doses of isolated nutrients are required to achieve certain health benefits or to correct some deficiencies. We are, of course, following this research, and are looking at possibly creating a line of organic food-based supplements in addition to our existing products. We do believe that nutrition should be obtained from whole foods whenever possible, but that supplementation is often necessary to correct or prevent nutrient deficiencies.

Our new Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD is available in tablet form only because we must use a compression technology that allows us to fit all of the extra antioxidant ingredients. This technology does not work with capsules. The tablets are only a little bit larger than the capsules you are taking, and they are coated, which makes them easy for most people to swallow. Click here for our Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD: http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNG/Multi-Nutrient-GOLD-Multivitamin-with-Resveratrol

It sounds like the most appropriate of our Multi Nutrient Formulas for you would be either the original Multi Nutrient Formula, the PLUS formula, or the GOLD formula. They all contain 28 vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants at doages clinically-proven to be effective. The PLUS formula contains the addition of Ginkgo biloba for circulation and memory support, and the GOLD contains the addition Ginkgo plus 4 highly-potent antioxidants. You may also be interested in supplementing with Tonalin CLA, which has been shown to improve body tone or composition by increasing the ratio of muscle tissue to fat tissue. You can take this by itself, or in combination with SynergySlim, our all-natural weight loss product. Although there is calcium in all of our multi-vitamins, you may want to consider taking an additional calcium supplement to help prevent loss of bone density. We do not at this time sell calcium individually, but are planning to do so in the near future. If you have any further questions, you can reach one of our Nutrition Experts M-F 9am-5pm by calling our 800 number. Click here for our Multi Nutrient Formulas: http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins

A lot of our customers have actually been asking about this. The natural ingredients in SynergySlim are generally safe to take on an ongoing basis. It may take up to 30 days for you to begin to experience weight loss benefits. We would recommend that if you have been taking SynergySlim with good results, that you continue with the 6 capsules per day dosage until you achieve your weight loss goals. We are currently working on a SynergySlim maintenance formula to offer people who have lost weight and do not need to continue taking the full SynergySlim formula. In the meantime, you can, if necessary, lower your daily dosage to 3 or 4 pills, or whatever you may feel is appropriate. Look for information about the maintenance formula coming soon. Click here for our SynergySlim weight loss formulas: http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5514/Weight-Control

Our new Multi Nutirent Formula GOLD contains potent dosages of several immune-boosting antioxidants in addition to everything the PLUS formula contains. In particular, it contains quercetin, which has been shown to boost immunity and reduce inflammation. As far as I know, Jean has not written much or at all on the topic of royal jelly or other bee foods. There has, however, been some interesting research which seems to suggest their effectiveness as immune enhancers. Click here for our Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD: http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNG/Multi-Nutrient-GOLD-Multivitamin-with-Resveratrol

Since there have been no studies conducted to compare the value of acai extracts to acai juice, it is difficult to approximate what 800 mg of the extract equates to in ounces of juice. Acai has a high ORAC (antioxidant) value and the antioxidant properties of acai are concentrated in the extract. Acai juice or pulp, in addition to its antioxidants, contains 19 amino acids, fiber, and healthy monunsaturated fat in the form of oleic acid. While the acai berry itself is not very sweet, it is usually found in juice or smoothie products in combination with cane sugar or other sweeteners. The extract, obviously, does not contain any added sugars. If you choose to use a form of the whole acai berry in addition to or instead of a supplement or extract, I recommend using a frozen "no sugar added" product such as the Pure Acai Smoothie Packs made by Sambazon to make your own acai drinks.

Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any products in powder form., and we do not have immediate plans to being offering any. We are, however, working on an high-antioxidant drink product, which you may be interested. Look for that in the next few months.

Yes, you can take the new Joint Support formula in place of your glucosamine-chondroitin and multi-vitamin. We designed the Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS with Joint Support specifically for our customers who take a separate supplement for joint support. Like Osteo-GC, the Joint Support formula contains 1,500 mg of glucosamine, in addition to Paractin, a standardized form of the Ayurvedic herb Andrographis, for reducing inflammation. Click here for our Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS Joint Support:http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNFJ/Multi-Nutrient-Joint-Support-Multivitamin

Yes, you should probably throw these products away. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee their safety or potency beyond their expiration.

The 6 pills in a one-day dosage of SynergySlim contain 450 mg of green tea extract. Stop Aging Now's Green Tea Extract contains 450 mg per pill, which, if you are taking one pill per day, makes your combined daily dosage of green tea extract 900 mg. This is well within the range of safe dosages.

Yes. The only ingredient in SynergySlim which overlaps with part of the PowerPak is green tea extract. The amount in a daily dosage of SynergySlim is 450 mg, and the amount in one pill of our Green Tea Extract is 450 mg, for a total of 900 mg. This is well within the range of safe dosages. Click here for our Multi PowerPaks:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi+PowerPaks

Our Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD would probably been a good addition to a greens-based supplement. In addition to a complete profile of essential vitamins and minerals, the GOLD formula contains potent doses of several antioxidant substances. If you are concerned, however, you should consult your doctor about what supplements are appropriate for your individual needs. Click here for our Multi-Nutrient GOLD formula: http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNG/Multi-Nutrient-GOLD-Multivitamin-with-Resveratrol

The only other ingredients in our product, besides cinnamon extract, are components of the capsule. They are: gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide. Click here for our Cinnulin PF (Cinnamon Extract):http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5498/Cinnamon-Extract

SAN products contain many known bioflavonoids, including anthocyanins, quercetin, EGCG (from green tea), resveratrol, and soy isoflavones. You might be interested in our new Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD contains in addition to the 29 ingredients found in all of our other PLUS formulas, added bioflavonoid-rich ingredients including acai berry extract (rich in anthocyanins), resveratrol, and quercetin. Also, our Green Tea Extract is a standardized 70% of the bioflavonoid EGCG.

All of our products are made in the USA. Furthermore, we make our supplements in facility that is physically inspected by FDA agents. Furthermore, we require that this facility make our supplements to pharmaceutical grade standards. This means that all of our raw ingredients undergo the strictest standards in terms of testing for quality, potency, contaminants, etc. both before and after the production process. When possible, we source our raw materials from US and European sources. In some cases, as with vitamin C, China is now responsible for over 95% of global production, so in this instance, as with almost 99.9% of all supplement companies, we must use China as a source of vitamin C. That being said, all Chinese suppliers are not created equal, and we use a very reputable company with a global reputation as our supplier. Consequently, we purchase the most expensive and highest grade vitamin C possible. More importantly than where the raw material comes from is the testing which is applied to this raw ingredient before it is used for production. And as I mentioned before, every particle of raw ingredient goes through vigorous laboratory testing before being approved for production. We have 100% confidence in our product. Regardless of whether you decide to use our product or another, we strongly encourage you to use a product that is made in the USA (many supplements are not) and ideally are made to pharmaceutical grade standards in FDA inspected facilities. This is your best line of defense.

We recently added to our line of multi-vitamins the Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD and 6 Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS support formulas. Each of these new products contains a few additional functional ingredients in addition to the ingredients contained in our Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS. We are working on a comparison chart to make the differences among the formulas easier to understand. In the meantime, please feel free to call us to discuss these products. The toll free number is (800) 627-9721. Click here for our Multi-Vitamin formulas:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins

We are very interested in the acai berry as an antioxidant supplement and are looking into the matter of formulating a singular acai extract. There has not been an extensive amount of research done on the acai berry or on supplements made from it, which makes it difficult (for any company) to suggest a particular dosage. Although there seems to be little or no toxicity associated with acai, there is insufficient scientific evidence available determine what a maximum safe dosage might be. Based on the recommendations of our researchers, we feel that 400-800 mg of a concentrated acai berry extract per day is enough to experience significant antioxidant benefits. Keep in mind that not all acai product are created equally. Some are freeze-dried powdered forms of the whole berry, while others like ours, are concentrated as extracts.

Nothing about your Auto-Ship program will be changed automatically. You may upgrade your shipments of the Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS to the GOLD formula if you would like. You should contact our customer service department to make this, and any other changes to your program. The number for customer service is (877) 426-8424. You can also call our toll free number. It's (800) 627-9721.

In 1994, dietary supplements were made for the most part, exempt from FDA regulations. The laws only required that the manufacturers themselves ensure the safety, effectiveness and accurate labeling of their products. In June of the this year, the FDA announced a final rule establishing current good manufacturing practice requirements (cGMPs) for dietary supplements manufacturers. The rule gives companies will have no more than 3 years to comply and requires them to evaluate the identity, purity, quality, strength, and composition of the supplements they manufacture before they are put on the market. Stop Aging Now has actually been cGMP certified since we began selling supplements in 1996. Our products have always been manufactured to meet USP standards for quality and safety. They are manufactured in a lab which produces, in addition to dietary supplements, FDA regulated pharmaceuticals, and therefore must undergo inspection by the FDA.

Yes, the GOLD formula contains Ginkgo biloba and everything else the PLUS formula contains.

The Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD is only available in tablets. This includes the GOLD formula which comes as part of the PowerPak.

SynergySlim PLUS consists of the original SynergySlim capsules, which contain 4500 mg of Super Citrimax, 1500 mg of bean extract (Phase 2), and 450 mg of green tea per serving, in addition to the Tonalin CLA softgels which contain 1000 mg of Tonalin CLA each.

The vitamins A, D, E, and K are classified as fat-soluble, while the B complex vitamins and vitamin C are classified as water-soluble. These classifications are based on the differences in their modes of absorption by the body. Our Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS does contain the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E.

I know there are a lot of options. Here is a simple breakdown. Our main product is a very premium multi-vitamin that we call the Multi Nutrient Formula. There are 3 main varieties: The original Multi Nutrient Formula, Multi PLUS (with ginkgo) and Multi GOLD which has everything PLUS has with added super antioxidants. Basically it has a very high antioxidant capacity - about triple the original formula or the equivalent of about 15 servings of fruits and vegetables. There are also 6 Support Formulas, which are based on the Multi PLUS and which each feature added ingredients to support specific health concerns (Joint Support, Glucose Support. Prostate Support, Menopause Support, Eye Support and Cholesterol Support). If you are currently taking separate supplements for any of these conditions, you may be interested in our Support Formulas. But based on the limited information you gave me below, it looks like you should first try either our Multi PLUS or Multi GOLD, depending upon your needs and budget. You can click on the link below to see our Multi Nutrient category, and then click on PLUS and GOLD to learn more. Again GOLD is the same as plus, except it has added to it Acai Berry Extract, Resveratrol, Quercetin and double the dose of Alpha Lipoic Acid (all super antioxidants). http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins For more help selecting which one is right for you, you can chat with a Nutrition Expert using our Live Chat feature on our website (this feature is available M-F, 9 am to 5 pm eastern time).

As of right now, we do not have any plans to begin offering our vitamins in liquid or powder form. One product we are working on, however, is an antioxidant drink containing several high-antioxidant superfood ingredients.

The new GOLD formula has more antioxidant power than any of our other Multi formulas. It contains all of the ingredients in the Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS, with the addition of several potent antioxidants including: 500 mg of quercetin, 550 mg of resveratrol, and 800 mg of acai berry extract. It also contains an extra 50 mg of alpha lipoic acid. It is intended for anyone who would like to maximize the antioxidant benefits of taking a multi-vitamin supplement. Click here for our Multi Nutrient Formula GOLD:http://www.stopagingnow.com/MNG/Multi-Nutrient-GOLD-Multivitamin-with-Resveratrol

The HerbaSway green tea products do look interesting, but I don't really have any experience with them. I can tell, by looking at their website that their extract is standardized at 90% polyphenols and 50% EGCG (considered to be the active constituent of green tea), while Stop Aging Now's product is standardized at 98% polyphenols and 70% EGCGs. Click here for our High Antioxidant Green Tea Extract:http://www.stopagingnow.com/category/5497/Green-Tea-Extract

It is true that the nutrients found in food are the easiest for the body to absorb. Unfortunately, there are many different reasons why people cannot always get adequate amounts of important vitamins and minerals from food alone, which is why many choose to take supplements. Studies have shown that as supplements, some nutrients are safer and/or more effectively utilized by the body when they are derived directly from plants, while some work best when they are synthesized in a laboratory. Stop Aging Now supplements contain some ingredients which are plant-based, and some which are synthetic. We use the forms of nutrients which have been shown in scientific research to be the safest and most active and absorbable within the body. Click here for our Multi-Vitamin formulas:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins

There are many dietary recommendations for fibromyalgia. We recommend our high potency Omega-T Fish Oil, our Multi Nutrient Formula, and our CoQ10, 100 mg. These are some of the main recommendations for fibromyalgia. You may also need to take a combination of magnesium and malic acid. For more information, seehttp://www.holisticonline.com/Remedies/cfs/fib_nutrition.htm Click here for our Omega-T Fish Oil:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Fish+Oils Click here for our Multi-Vitamins:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/Multi-Vitamins Click here for our CoEnzyme Q10:http://www.stopagingnow.com/products/category/CoEnzyme+Q10

We recommend an anti-inflammatory approach that includes our Multi Nutrient Formula, an additional 500 to 1,000 mg daily of vitamin C, plus two capsules twice daily of fish oil. Changes in diet which are also helpful include: eliminating sugar and alcohol, drinking at least 48 ounces of water daily, reducing your intake of meats and shellfish, and in general, eating mostly whole, unprocessed foods. Once an attack has subsided, dietary constraints can be relaxed a bit. Also, aspirin can contribute to the symptoms of gout by making the body more acidic. 

Potassium is available only in very low dosages without a doctor's prescription. The amount is so small that many vitamin makers, including Stop Aging Now, don't believe that it is worth including. The form of potassium available for supplementation can be caustic to the stomach. Good food sources of potassium include most fruits, fruit juices, and vegetables. Since potassium is water-soluble, if you cook your vegetables in water, use the potassium-containing water for soups or for other cooking!

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It is safe for a child to take one of our Stop Aging Now Multi Nutrient Formula capsules for each 40 pounds of body weight. We suggest checking first with the child's pediatrician, who may prefer that your child take a pediatric vitamin. Our Multi Nutrient Formulas do not contain iron. Some childrens vitamins contain this essential nutrient, while others do not. You should ask your child's doctor whether his or her multi-vitamin should contain iron, based on your child's individual nutritional needs.

All of our products are made in the US. Furthermore, we make our supplements in facility that is physically inspected by FDA agents. Furthermore, we require that this facility make our supplements to Pharmaceutical grade standards. This means that all of our raw ingredients are tested according to the strictest standards of quality, potency, contaminants, etc. both before and after the production process. Regardless of whether you decide to use our product, we strongly encourage you to use a product that is made in the US (many supplements are not), and ideally, made to Pharmaceutical grade standards in FDA inspected facilities. This is your best line of defense.

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There is much more evidence that vitamins and minerals help prevent prostate cancer.

We suggest you look at this website from the Mayo Clinic for information regarding prostate cancer prevention:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prostate-cancer-prevention/MC00027

There are several reasons why our dosage is six pills a day.

1) We recommend higher dosages than many other manufacturers.

2) We offer higher amounts of some bulky nutrients such as calcium.

3) Many of the nutrients in our Multi Nutrient Formulas are chelated, or bound with another molecule such as an amino acid, to make them more absorbable by the body.

4) We add some beneficial nutrients (including CoQ10, lutein, lycopene, and green tea extract) to our Multi Nutrient Formulas, which many manufacturers do not offer in a multi-vitamin. Six pills might seem like a lot to someone used to taking a one-a-day, but for the people who are accustomed to taking many separate nutrients, being able to get this many nutrients in only six pills is great! 

In general, our vitamins are very safe as backed numerous scientific research studies. If we feel that there are any precautions, we always list them on the Supplement Facts label of each product. That being said, there are many types of drugs out there and each person can react differently to combinations of drugs and nutrients. The best way to find out which might affect you is to talk with your doctor about the drugs and vitamins you are taking. Some drugs tend to deplete particular nutrients, while some nutrients tend to either increase or decrease the activity of a particular drug.

In a nutshell: It is safe to take them all together. However, you might want to read The Natural Fat-Loss Pharmacy, the book upon which Jean's article was based, to determine which fat fighters might work best for you. (The book is available for purchase in the Books section of the website.) We have actually combined four of these ingredients into a product called SynergySlim, and all five into a product called SynergySlim PLUS.

Yes. High dosages (more than 10,000 IU a day) of vitamin A have been shown to cause birth defects. The amount in our Multi Nutrient Formulas (2,500 IU) is far below that amount.

If you are using green tea extract for weight loss, it is possible that a caffeinated version might provide slightly better results than a decaffeinated version, since caffeine itself promotes increased metabolism. If you are using green tea for its antioxidant, anti-cancer effects, then you should use a brand that uses a decaffeination process that does not deplete its antioxidant effect. Our decaffeinated green tea extract contains laboratory-tested, standardized amounts of EGCG, a powerful antioxidant, as listed on the label. For further information, please read our Green Tea Extract product description and research.

A study of people with macular degeneration found that those taking 100 mg a day of supplemental zinc had significantly less loss of vision than those not taking extra zinc. This is a therapeutic amount of zinc, more than most people would normally need. A concern with zinc supplementation is that it interacts with copper and large amounts of zinc can deplete the body of copper over time and cause copper-deficiency anemia. However, this is more likely to occur at higher intakes of zinc – about 150 mg a day. We suggest that 80 milligrams of zinc might be safe for you to take, but you should discuss it with your doctor and get checked periodically for signs of copper-deficiency anemia. For multi-vitamins, we think the 20 mg in our Multi Nutrient Formulas is more than adequate. In the future, we may sell a separate zinc supplement.

Our original Multi Nutrient Formula does not contain soy products or phytoestrogens. There are only a few Stop Aging Now products which do contain an ingredient derived from soy. Our Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS with Menopause Support contains soy isoflavones for the reduction of menopause symptoms, and our Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) 150 mg contains non-gmo soy lecithin, which acts an emulsifier to facilitate absorption.

We suggest you stick with about 200 mcg of chromium picolinate or chromium polynicotinate, unless a doctor advises more. Alpha lipoic acid is used mainly in people with diabetes to prevent neuropathy (nerve damage) and is taken at a dosage of 150-800 mg, divided into 4 doses per day. Unless you have diabetes or are concerned about Alzheimer's disease, we don't think a dosage of alpha lipoic acid above 50 mg is necessary. Our Multi Nutrient Formulas contain optimal doses of both chromium and alpha lipoic acid.

We suggest our Brain Energizer product which contains both CoQ10 and r-alpha lipoic acid, among other things. We also suggest our Multi Nutrient Formula PLUS, which includes Ginkgo biloba.

All of the ingredients in our supplements are chemically identical to phytochemicals found in nature. Some of them including lutein, lycopene, beta-carotene, and grape seed extract are derived directly from plants. Other ingredients are produced in a laboratory from organic and inorganic compounds. Those that are produced in a laboratory are included in our products because these ingredients are most active, absorbable, and/or standardized in their synthetic form. We use the forms of the nutrients proven in scientific studies to be safest and most effective.

Generally, an effective dose of fish oil is 3-5 grams per day for treatment of an active inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, and 1-3 grams a day for prevention of inflammation. Our Omega-T fish oil contains 1.4 grams per 2 softgels and very high concentrations of EPA and DHA. Fish oil is nontoxic, even in large amounts, but it is best to get a mix of fatty acids each day, and to get your calories from a variety of sources. Pregnant and nursing women can safely take 1-3 grams of fish oil daily. And yes, fish oil can be helpful for joint pain, especially if it is associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Omega 3 fatty acids, such as those found in our Omega T Fish Oil formula, are vital for healthy hair. Essential fatty acids from fish oil can be used for the promotion of faster, healthier hair growth by feeding the follicles from the inside out. Taking our Multi Nutrient Formula for general good health is another good idea. We receive many testimonials from people stating that their hair is positively affected by our multi, but we don't have research evidence to back this up. If you have both brittle hair and weak nails, you might try taking additional biotin, one of the B complex vitamins. Also, make sure that you are getting enough protein each day. If you are dieting, your calorie intake should be at least 1,500 calories a day. You might also ask your doctor to check your thyroid gland.

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For general nutritional support, we recommend our Multi Nutrient Formula. There is also some research to support the use of glucosamine and chondroitin to help keep spinal disks healthy, so you might also want to try our Osteo-GC product. Some research also suggests that the herbal product, milk thistle (silymarin) can be helpful for people with liver diseases such as hepatitis C. Currently we do not carry a milk thistle product, but they are available online or in health food stores.

Studies suggest that the use of fish oil supplements in pregnant and nursing mothers may yield benefits for the baby. One study found that green tea consumed in large quantities was linked to neural tube deffects such as spina bifida. The data from this study is very weak so it is too soon to say that avoiding green tea supplements during pregnancy will reduce the risk of neural tube defects. It is always advisable to discuss your nutrition supplement regimine with you Doctor when expecting.

For most people, capsules are as well absorbed as liquids. If you have had stomach surgery or have other major digestive problems, a liquid might be preferable.

Yes. It is ok to take 3 of the Green Tea Extract capsules per day. Studies have shown that 1,000 mg per day of green tea extract is easily tolerated.

It really is better to split the dosage according to the label directions. Your body will absorb more of the nutrients this way.

Our Omega-T Fish Oil product is manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) compliance in a facility licensed and inspected to manufacture over-the-counter drugs and pharmaceutical preparations. It is made to USP (United States Pharmacopeia) standards, although it has not been formally submitted to them for their seal of approval.