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ORGANIX SOUTH
56224 CONDITIONER THERA NEEM
12Z LIQ 12.95 11.65
57703
FACIAL COMPLEXION BAR
4 Z BAR 6.95 6.25
57483 MOUTHWASH THERA NEEM
16Z LIQ 12.95 11.65
55953 SHAMPOO THERA NEEM
12Z LIQ 12.95 11.65
55951
THERA NEEM CRM LF OIL
2 Z CRM 16.95 15.35
56610
THERA NEEM EXTRACT
1 Z LIQ 13.95 12.56
55952
THERA NEEM GEL LF ALOE
8 Z GEL 11.95 10.75
56854
THERA NEEM LOTION
8 Z LIQ 12.95 11.65
59231
TPST NEEM MINT
4 Z TUB 7.49 6.74
56609
TPST THERA NEEM CINNAM
4.2 TUB 7.49 6.74
ORIGIN BIO MEDICINAL
53862 NEURAGEL
.28 GEL 32.99 32.99
44366 NEURAGEN PN SPRAY
15M SPY 29.95 29.95
ORTHO MOLECULAR PRODUCTS
51947 5 HTP 100 MG
90 VCA 41.90 37.72
56534 ADAPTEN ALL
120 VCA 47.90 43.11
55404 ADREN ALL
60 CAP 28.50 25.65
54144 ADREN ALL
120 CAP 47.90 43.11
55406 ADRENE VIVE
60 VCA 51.30 46.17
51647 ALOE SUPER 450
100 CAP 17.90 16.11
55232 ALPHA BASE W/O IRON
240 VCA 46.70 42.03
53752 BETAINE & PEPSIN
225 CAP 29.50 26.55
51012 CALMATROL
60 CAP 22.70 20.43
50497 CANDICID FORTE
90 CAP 31.90 28.72
50498 CARDIMAX
120 CAP 55.20 49.68
50367 CARDIO B
60 CAP 21.80 19.72
53554 CARDIO B
120 VCA 37.90 34.11
51693 CDG ESTRO DIM
60 VCA 65.40 58.86
52424 CHONDRO FLX
90 VCA 48.20 43.38
52126 COSMEDIX
90 VCA 26.70 24.03
52768 D HIST JR
60 VCA 16.00 14.40
50538 D HIST NATURAL
120 CAP 37.10 33.39
51301 D3 1000 IU O
180 VCA 17.20 15.48
54209 D3 5000 IU
120 VCA 24.10 21.69
51148 DHEA 5 MG TAB
100 TAB 11.90 10.71
51632 DIAXINOL
60 VCA 47.90 43.11
56475 DIGESTZYME V
90 VCA 32.50 29.25
52038
E MIXED TOCOPHEROLS
90 SGC 22.30 20.07
51170
ESTRO DIM
30 VCA 21.90 19.72
51269
INFLAMMA BLOX
180 CAP 88.60 79.74
54721 K2 W/D3 45 MCG/5000 IU
60 TAB 29.40 26.46
60246
LIPITROL
60 CAP 42.30 38.07
52820
LIPOIC ACID 300 MG
60 CAP 40.80 36.72
54084 MAGNESIUM REACTED
180 VCA 37.90 34.11
53002 MEMBRIN
30 VCA 28.50 25.65
52150 N A C 500 MG
60 VCA 23.20 20.88
50718 NATTOKINASE
90 VCA 47.30 42.57
53650 NATURAL ZZZS
30 VCA 21.20 19.08
54692 NIACIN 500 MG T/R
90 TAB 23.00 20.70
51721 NK STIM
120 VCA 71.90 64.71
57257 ORTHO B COMPLEX
180 VCA 36.60 32.94
57132 ORTHO B COMPLEX
90 CAP 21.30 19.17
51462 ORTHO BIOTIC
60 VCA 58.90 53.01
51978 ORTHO BIOTIC PWD
51G PWD 27.90 25.11
55833 ORTHO DIGESTZYME
180 CAP 47.50 42.75
50539 ORTHOMEGA FISH OIL
120 SGC 49.10 44.19
50563 ORTHOMEGA FISH OIL
180 SGC 68.50 61.65
55439 ORTHOMEGA PEARLS
120 CHW 17.60 15.84
56558 ORTHOMEGA SELECT DHA
60 SGC 37.30 33.57
56557 ORTHOMEGA SELECT EPA
60 SGC 35.20 31.68
51674 PLANT STEROLS
60 CAP 23.90 21.51
53404 PREGNENOLONE 10 MG
100 TAB 13.80 12.42
50737 PRO BONO 60 PAKS
60 PAK 92.00 82.80
59279 RESVOXITROL
60 VCA 51.30 46.17
51147 SINATROL
60 VCA 28.70 25.83
51984
THROTAIN
60 VCA 24.20 21.78
50920 VASCUZYME
360 TAB 87.30 78.57
51678 VESSEL MAX
90 VCA 36.50 32.85
P R L
21490 BASIL PHYTOCOMPLEX TAB
90 TAB 20.00 20.00
21504 HAWTHORNE BERRY
30M LIQ 10.00 10.00
21506
IMU STIM 1 LIQ 30 ML
30M LIQ 11.00 11.00
21509
IMU STIM 3 30 ML
30M LIQ 11.00 11.00
21510
LARREA TRIDENTATA 30ML
30M LIQ 10.00 10.00
PARADISE HERBS
51061 ASHWAGANDHA EXT 250 MG
60 VCA 24.99 18.74
51062 ASTRAGALUS EXT 250 MG
60 VCA 19.99 15.99
55031 ASTRAGALUS REISHI MAIT
60 VCA 34.99 26.24
54766 BANABA LEAF
60 VCA 19.99 14.99
55032 BROMELAIN JOINT DIGEST
60 VCA 34.99 26.24
53695 CHA DE BUGRE 4:1
60 VCA 19.99 14.99
53615 CORDYCEPS EXT 400 MG
60 VCA 29.99 22.49
58994
FO TI
/60 CAP 29.99 22.49
55033 GINGER RAINFOREST
60 VCA 16.99 12.74
52436 GOJI 12:1 400 MG
60 VCA 24.99 18.74
51063 GREEN TEA YELLO MOUNT
60 VCA 16.49 12.37
51064 HOLY BASIL LOTUS BACOP
60 VCA 24.99 18.74
55034
IMPERIAL ADAPTOGEN
60 VCA 39.99 29.99
58242
JIAOGULAN 12:1
60 VCA 19.99 14.99
53616 MACA
60 VCA 24.99 18.71
60231 MACA UP CHOC
452 PWD 39.99 31.99
60230 MACA UP VANILLA
452 PWD 39.99 31.99
53724 MANGOSTEEN
60 VCA 29.99 22.49
51065 MILK THISTLE 16:1 80%
60 VCA 24.99 19.99
51066 OLIVE LEAF SPAN ANDALU
60 VCA 19.99 14.99
58703 ORAC ENERGY GREEN CAP
120 VCA 34.99 26.24
53911 ORAC ENERGY GREENS
182 PWD 59.99 44.99
55598 ORAC ENERGY GREENS
364 PWD 99.99 74.99
55035 ORAC ENERGY GREENS PAK
15 PAK 34.99 27.99
58243 POMEGRANATE
60 VCA 19.99 14.99
57270 PROTEIN GREENS ORAC EN
454 PWD 49.99 37.49
52585 REISHI
60 CAP 29.99 23.99
58239 RESVERAGRAPE MEDVITA
60 VCA 39.99 29.99
51068 RHODIOLA DUAL ACTION
60 VCA 29.99 22.49
61364 SAFFR TONE SAFFRON EXT
60 VCA 49.99 37.49
53617 SCHISANDRA
60 VCA 24.99 19.99
56151 SUMA BRAZILIAN
60 VCA 19.99 14.99
55036
TURMERIC 50% CURCUMIN
60 VCA 24.99 19.99
58906
TURMERIC 50% CURCUMIN
120 VCA 39.99 31.99
PEELU
59489 GUM PEELU CINN SAS XYL
100 GUM 10.95 8.76
59571 GUM PEELU CINN SAS XYL/
300 GUM 27.95 22.36
59971 GUM PEELU PEPP XYLITOL
100 GUM 10.95 8.76
59970 GUM PEELU SPEARM XYLIT
100 GUM 10.95 8.76
23717
TPST PLAIN PEELU
7 Z CRM 10.19 8.15
PETER LAMAS
58547 CONDIT AVOCADO & OLIVE
12Z LIQ 18.00 16.20
58551 DETANGL MIST REPAIR ME
8.5 SPY 17.99 14.39
58546 SHAMPOO AVOCADO OLIVE
12Z LIQ 18.00 16.20
58548 SHAMPOO RICE
12Z LIQ 18.00 16.20
PHARMATON
35863 GARLIQUE
60 TAB 21.89 17.51
20365 GARLIQUE GARLIC TAB
30 TAB 13.69 10.95
29414 GINSANA ENERGY
105 SGC 26.60 21.28
PHARMAX SEROYAL
50207 BETA SITOSTEROL 100 MG
60 VCA 20.00 16.00
51205 BROAD SPECTRUM COMPLEX
60 VCA 23.80 19.04
57191 D 1000 IU CHW
90 CHW 10.50 8.40
50512
EPA DHA ULTRA
90 SGC 39.50 31.60
50962
FISH OIL CAPS FINEST
120 SGC 32.90 26.32
50527
FISH OIL FINEST HI DHA
150 LIQ 42.70 34.16
42404
FISH OIL FINEST LIQ
200 LIQ 29.50 23.60
59943
FISH OIL FINEST ORANGE
500 LIQ 68.70 54.96
45151
FOUR PILLAR PACK
30 PAK 60.00 48.00
50857
FRUTOL BERRY HIGH DHA
225 LIQ 51.00 40.80
50856
FRUTOL FISH OIL BERRY
300 LIQ 37.90 30.32
42405 GARLIC FREEZE DRIED
90 VCA 22.10 17.89
42617 HLC HI POTENCY VCAP
120 VCA 59.90 47.92
42409 HLC HI POTENCY VCAP
60 VCA 32.90 26.32
45153 HLC INTENSIVE CAPS
30 CAP 39.40 31.52
42760 HLC MAINTENANCE
120 CAP 39.00 31.20
42410 HLC SYNBIOTIC INTENSIV
7 PAK 38.00 30.40
42424 MACULAR SUPPORT
60 VCA 25.50 20.40
61699 NIACIN INTENSIVE
60 CAP 19.45 15.56
45025 PROANTHOCYANADINS
90 CAP 22.50 18.00
42417 PYLORICIN
60 VCA 23.90 19.12
43404 RHEUMATOID TOLERANCE
60 CAP 12.90 10.36
55327
TRACE MINERAL COMPLEX
60 CAP 18.30 14.64
43859
ZINC C CWS 30 ML
30M LIQ 10.80 8.64
PHILLIPS NUTRITIONAL
23058
FORMULA 3 6 9
60 CAP 24.95 22.46
23163 OPTI Q - 100 4 OZ
4 Z LIQ 41.95 37.76
PHYSIOLOGICS
59670 B12 5000 MCG SUBLINGUL
60 LOZ 20.50 16.40
58668 BORAGE OIL 1000 MG
100 SGC 25.90 20.72
53587 CINNAMON W/CHROM PIC
60 CAP 15.89 12.71
41285 COQ10 120 MG Q SORB
120 SGC 79.90 63.92
41265 COQ10 200 MG Q SORB
60 SGC 71.90 57.52
34049 COQ10 30 MG HYDROSOLUB
60 SGC 35.60 28.48
58078 COQ10 75 MG Q SORB
60 SGC 31.50 25.20
38317 CTR SUPPORT
90 CAP 31.90 25.52
42755 DIABEST 2
60 CAP 17.99 14.39
39891 DIM 100 MG
60 CAP 29.00 23.20
45027
E P O 500 MG ORGNAIC
100 SGC 12.50 10.00
57947
EPA DHA OMEGA 3 950
100 SGC 41.00 32.80
44083
ESTER C 500 W/BIO
90 CAP 15.50 12.40
41273 GLUCOS CHOND HP
120 TAB 36.00 28.80
40605
JOINT FORMULA
120 SGC 45.90 36.72
60113 MELATONIN 5 MG
60 TAB 10.50 8.40
41150 MILK THISTLE 250 MG
100 CAP 16.00 13.20
41365 MSM 1000 MG
90 CAP 17.49 13.99
58367 MULTILOGICS ULTRA MEN
90 TAB 30.70 24.56
58368 MULTILOGICS ULTRA WOM
90 TAB 33.00 26.70
41092 MUSCLEASE
90 CAP 15.90 12.72
51761 NATTOKINASE 50 MG
100 SGC 45.80 36.64
40981 NEURO PS 100 MG PHS
60 SGC 43.90 35.12
57776 NIACIN 500 MG FLUSH FR
90 CAP 14.90 11.92
41408 OCULAR DEFENSE PLUS
100 CAP 30.90 24.72
50051 RED YEAST RICE 600 MG
120 CAP 29.90 23.92
58601 SAM E 400 DOUBLE STR
30 TAB 47.00 37.60
40980
THEANINE 100 MG
60 CAP 21.50 17.20
40603
TRIPLE OMEGA 3 6 9 EFA
120 SGC 31.90 25.52
58224
TURMERIC CURCUMIN 1000
60 CAP 18.90 15.12
35086
ZYGEST
180 CAP 19.00 15.20
58014
ZYGEST PRO
90 VCA 25.00 20.00
PHYTO THERAPY
35313 CAL LIQ
180 SGC 24.59 19.67
27909 CAL LIQ
90 SGC 12.99 10.39
32958 COENZYME Q10 Q GEL
120 SGC 44.99 35.99
27905 PROSTATE CONTROL
60 SGC 18.95 15.16
PINES INTERNATIONAL
28402 MIGHTY GREENS BLEND
8 Z PWD 37.59 30.07
23784 WHEAT GRASS 500
100 TAB 12.59 10.07
22230 WHEAT GRASS 500
500 TAB 32.29 25.83
23962 WHEAT GRASS PWD
24Z PWD 62.59 50.07
22927 WHEAT GRASS PWD
10Z PWD 32.59 26.07
PIONEER NUTRITIONAL
41934 B COMPLEX STRESS FORM
60 TAB 19.95 15.96
41433 CAL MAG 250/125 MG
120 TAB 20.95 16.76
55538 CAL MAG CHW VG 250/125
90 CHW 19.99 15.99
41628 CAL MAG VCAP
180 VCA 24.95 19.96
41435 CAL MAG VEG 250/125 MG
120 TAB 19.95 15.96
51009
EYE HEALTH FORMULA
60 CAP 39.95 31.96
Product Reference Guide: Company Listings
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Maitake (Grifola frondosa), is also known
by the following common names: King of
mushrooms, dancing mushroom, cloud
mushroom, hen of woods.
Maitake is a mushroom that traditionally
has been used in Japan and China as part of
the diet and to treat diabetes and hyperten-
sion. Current interest in Maitake is related to
its ability to stimulate immune activity. Like
other medicinal mushrooms, maitake con-
tains a complex sugar called a beta-glucan. In
laboratory studies, maitake extract was able
to stimulate various cells and factors in the
immune system. Studies in animals show that
it slows the growth of certain tumors and
lowers blood glucose (sugar) levels.
Maitake is currently being used to enhance
immune function, prevent and treat cancer,
and to help manage diabetes.
Scientific Support:
Maitake demonstrated antitumor effects
(16), enhanced bone marrow colony forma-
tion, reduced doxorubicin toxicity (11), and
inhibited tumor metastasis in vitro (13). In a
study done in mice, oral maitake extract pro-
moted maturation of hematopoeitic cells to
functionally active myeloid cells and
enhanced peripheral blood leukocyte recov-
ery following chemotoxic bone marrow
injury (17). A novel polysaccharide, MZF, was
shown to induce dendritic cell maturation
and enhanced antitumor response (20).
Maitake also enhanced interferon activity
against bladder cancer cells (18) and alleviat-
ed inflammation associated with inflammato-
ry bowel disease (19).
In a small non-controlled study, tumor
regression or significant improvements in
symptoms were observed in half of the sub-
jects using Maitake extract (5). In another
study of postmenopausal breast cancer
patients, oral administration of maitake
extract was shown to have immunomodula-
tory effects (14). More studies are underway
to establish Maitake’s anticancer potential.
Maitake extracts exhibited hypoglycemic
effects in a few studies (9) (12). Preliminary
data suggest that maitake may be useful in
inducing ovulation in patients with polycystic
ovary syndrome (PCOS) (22).
Mechanism of Action:
Maitake is thought to exert its effects
through its ability to activate various effector
cells, such as macrophages, natural killer
cells, and T cells, as well as interleukin-1 and
superoxide anions (2) (3) (4) (13). Maitake
extract enhanced the growth and differentia-
tion of mouse bone marrow cells treated
with doxorubicin, a chemotherapeutic agent
(11). In addition, maitake extract may modu-
late antigen presentation as evidenced by
protection of mice against tumor implanta-
tion following transfer of dendritic cells from
tumor-bearing mice that were treated with
maitake extract (15).
Studies also suggest possible hypoglycemic
activity (9). Alpha-glucan from maitake may
increase insulin sensitivity (12).
Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes) is
also known by the following common names:
Forest mushroom, lentinula, pasania fungus,
lentinula, hua gu
The medicinal properties of Shiitake mush-
room are attributed to a polysaccharide
(sugar molecule) named lentinan, on which
extensive research has been done. Lentinan
is a polysaccharide called a 1,3 beta glucan.
In laboratory tests, lentinan does not kill can-
cer cells directly, but enhances a number of
aspects of the immune system, which may
aid in the slowing of tumor growth. Lentinan
also kills viruses and microbes directly in lab-
oratory studies. Most studies involving lenti-
nan involve intravenous or intramuscular
injections. It is uncertain whether ingestion of
shiitake mushrooms provides similar effects.
One clinical trial has shown shiitake extract
alone is not an effective treatment for
prostate cancer. More studies are needed.
Scientific Support:
Shiitake mushroom, native to East Asia, is
cultivated worldwide for its purported health
benefits. The fresh and dried forms of the
mushroom are commonly used in East Asian
cooking. It is also valued as an anticancer
agent.
Lentinan (1,3 beta-D-glucan), a polysac-
charide isolated from Shiitake, has been well
studied and is thought responsible for
Shiitake's beneficial effects. It was shown to
have anticancer effects in colon cancer cells
(1), which may be due to its ability to sup-
press cytochrome P450 1A enzymes that are
known to metabolize pro-carcinogens to
active forms (2).
Lentin, the protein component, has strong
antifungal properties, inhibits proliferation of
leukemic cells, and suppresses the activity of
human immunodeficiency virus-1 reverse
transcriptase (3). Studies conducted with
Shiitake extracts in vitro and in mice revealed
the mushroom's antiproliferative (4),
immunostimulatory (4), hepatoprotective (5),
antimutagenic (6), and anticaries (7) proper-
ties, but a clinical trial failed to show effec-
tiveness in the treatment of prostate cancer
(8).
Results from two small studies of HIV-posi-
tive patients who were administered intra-
venous lentinan showed a statistically
insignificant increase in CD4 cells and neu-
trophil activity in some patients; researchers
also reported severe adverse effects in some
patients (9).
But improvements in quality of life and sur-
vival were seen with an oral formulation of
superfine dispersed lentinan in patients with
hepatocellular carcinoma (15), gastric (16),
colorectal (17), and pancreatic (18) cancers.
Mechanism of Action:
Lentinan possesses immune-regulatory,
antimicrobial, anti viral, and cholesterol-low-
ering effects (13). The water extract of shi-
itake decreased IL-1 production and apopto-
sis in human neutrophils. However, it
increased apoptosis in U937 monocytic cell
line (14). Lentin, the protein component of
shiitake, has strong antifungal effects. An in
vitro study has shown lentin can inhibit the
proliferation of leukemia cells and suppress
the activity of human immunodeficiency
virus-1 reverse transcriptase (3).
Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) is
also known by the following common names:
Ling zhi, ling chi, lin zi, mushroom of immor-
tality
Reishi mushroom has antioxidant proper-
ties and may enhance immune responses.
Reishi mushroom contains complex sugars
known as beta-glucans that stop the growth
and prevent spreading of cancer cells. When
animals were fed beta-glucans, some cells of
their immune system become more active.
Limited data from clinical studies suggest
Reishi mushroom can strengthen the immune
responses in humans.
In addition, reishi mushrooms contain
sterols that can act as precursors to hormones
in the body, along with substances called
triterpenes that may have blood pressure-
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