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43037
IPRIFLAVONE CAL MAG
150 TAB 34.95 27.96
44679 ONE PLUS VIT IRON FREE
120 VCA 32.95 26.36
42795 ONE PLUS VIT MIN VCAP
120 VCAP 32.95 26.36
PLANETARY HERBALS
51353 ANDROGRAPHIS
120 TAB 18.50 14.80
36249 BUPLEURUM LIVER CLEANS
72 TAB 12.50 10.00
39009 BUPLEURUM LIVER CLEANS
150 TAB 24.50 19.60
18343 CALM CHILD SYRUP
2 Z LIQ 14.50 11.60
57283 CANDIDA DIGEST
180 TAB 26.50 21.20
58428 CILANTRO HEAVY METAL
2 Z LIQ 12.98 0.00
44609 CINNAMON EXT 200
120 TAB 15.50 12.40
56511 CINNAMON GLUCOSE BALANC
90 TAB 26.50 21.20
45572 CORDYCEPS 450 FULL SPC
60 TAB 12.98 10.38
51828 CORDYCEPS POWER CS-4
60 TAB 13.25 10.60
61902 CRANBERRY BLADDER DEFE
120 TAB 37.50 30.00
56419 DIGESTIVE COMFORT
60 TAB 9.50 7.60
57552 GINSENG REVITALIZER
90 TAB 23.50 18.80
18369 GUGGUL CHOLESTEROL TAB
90 TAB 23.50 18.80
18368 GUGGUL CHOLESTEROL TB
42 TAB 12.50 10.00
45569 HOLY BASIL
120 CAP 21.98 17.58
61876 HOLYBASIL LIQ P
4 Z LIQ 28.50 22.80
52227 HORNY GOAT WEED 1200
30 TAB 12.50 10.00
44452 HORSE CHESTNUT CRM
2 Z CRM 11.50 9.20
43508 HORSE CHESTNUT CRM
4 Z CRM 22.50 18.00
58225
INFLAMA CARE
60 TAB 24.98 19.98
61338 KIDS IMMUNE PROTECT
4 Z LIQ 19.50 15.60
57815 KUDZU RECOVERY
120 TAB 22.50 18.00
61574
LEMON BALM 500 MG FULL
60 CAP 6.98 5.58
56560
LOQUAT RESPIR KIDS SYR
4 Z LIQ 9.50 7.60
61159
LYSINE LIP BALM OINT
7GM ONT 6.25 5.00
45387 MULLEIN LUNG COMPLEX
180 TAB 28.50 22.80
42593 MYELIN SHEATH SUPPORT
90 TAB 31.98 25.58
58045 NECK AND SHOULDERS SUP
60 TAB 12.75 10.20
55814 NOPAL CACTUS 1000 MG
60 TAB 13.50 10.80
58140 OIL OF OREGANO
.5Z LIQ 19.50 15.60
55817 OLD INDIAN SYRUP KIDS
4 Z LIQ 9.25 7.40
55734 POSITIVE TEENS AND KID
60 TAB 9.50 7.60
44442 SCHISANDRA ADRENAL CMP
60 TAB 11.50 9.20
60052 SCHISANDRA ADRENAL CMP
120 TAB 21.50 17.20
57707 SINUSFREE
2 Z LIQ 7.50 6.00
57463 SINUSFREE
4 Z LIQ 13.50 10.80
56630 ST JOHNS WORT
60 TAB 23.50 18.80
45075 STINGING NETTLE 420 FD
60 TAB 13.50 10.80
50519 STINGING NETTLE 420 MG
120 TAB 25.25 20.20
18395 STONE FREE 820 MG
90 TAB 12.50 10.00
39510 STONE FREE 820 MG
180 TAB 24.50 19.60
54972 STRESS FREE TABS
ABS TAB 16.50 13.20
44299
TRI CLEANS CMP INT CLN
10Z PWD 15.75 12.60
56584
TRIPHALA CAP
90 CAP 11.50 9.20
58802
TRIPHALA GOLD 1000 MG
120 TAB 22.98 18.38
18412
TRIPHALA INTERNAL CLNS
90 TAB 12.50 10.00
42700
TRIPHALA INTERNL CLEAN
180 TAB 23.98 19.18
44298
TRIPHALA INTERNL CLENS
6 Z PWD 14.50 11.60
56629 WASABI DETAOX 200 MG
60 TAB 20.50 16.40
57854 WELL CHILD ECHIN ELDER
4 Z SRP 16.98 13.58
59414 WILD CHERRY BARK SYR
8 Z LIQ 17.98 14.38
44450 WILD CHERRY BARK SYR
4 Z LIQ 9.50 7.60
45225
YIN CHIAO CLASSIC
120 TAB 32.98 26.38
44446
YIN CHIAO ECHIN CMP
60 TAB 13.25 10.60
PREBIOTIN
61717 BONE HEALTH PWD
10Z PWD 39.99 39.99
61718 HEART HEALTH PWD
14Z PWD 39.99 39.99
61716 PREBIOTIC FIBER PWD
8 Z PWD 39.99 39.99
61719 REGULARITY & DIVERTIC
14Z PWD 39.99 39.99
PREMIER ONE
23983 BEE POLLEN CAP 580 MG
100 CAP 11.59 9.27
21579 BEE POLLEN CHW 650 TAB
100 TAB 10.49 8.39
24890 BEE PROPOLIS 650 MG
60 CAP 14.29 11.43
31830
ENERGY RAW
60 CAP 10.09 8.07
26716 POLLEN POWER GRANULES
.75 PWD 8.29 6.63
29836 PROPOLIS THYME TINC
1 Z LIQ 15.29 12.23
27396 ROYAL JELLY 1000 MG
60 CAP 32.79 26.23
52699 ROYAL JELLY 2000 MG
30 CAP 26.69 21.35
23033 ROYAL JELLY 500
90 CAP 30.59 24.47
18338 ROYAL JELLY 500
30 CAP 12.89 10.31
21574 ROYAL JELLY/HNY 14000
11Z LIQ 16.39 13.11
18337 ROYAL JELLY/HNY 30000
11Z LIQ 21.69 17.35
PRINCE OF PEACE
58059 GINGER CANDY
5.3
3.69 2.95
53067 GINGER HONEY CRYS INST
/10 PAK 4.89 3.91
18437 GINSENG KOR INSTNT TEA
100 TEA 27.39 21.91
18442 GINSENG PANAX EXT POP/
0CC VIL 12.99 10.39
52589 PU ERH BLACK TEA PREM
100 BAG 7.19 5.75
PROGRESSIVE LABS
59115 511 SINUS
1 Z LIQ 15.50 12.40
15256 ACIDA ZYME
90 CAP 18.49 14.79
15254 ACIDOPH DR HP 2.8 BILL
90 VCA 23.00 18.40
15259 ADRENO TROPHIC
250 CAP 39.00 31.20
15260 ALLER B
90 CAP 19.00 15.20
15261 AMINO BLEND 750 CAP
90 CAP 26.50 21.20
15299 B12 INTRINSIC FACTOR
90 CAP 22.00 17.60
15263 B12 LINGUAL 1000 MCG
60 TAB 15.00 12.00
20289 B6 100 CAP
100 CAP 12.00 9.60
15265 BIFIDO COMPLEX
90 CAP 22.50 18.00
22060 BRAIN CONCENTRATE
90 CAP 17.00 13.60
22767 C 1000 + BIOFLAV
250 CAP 33.50 26.80
15267 C ASPA SCORB
8 Z PWD 39.99 31.99
20291 CALCIUM LACTATE
100 CAP 16.00 12.80
15271 CAPRYLATE COMPLEX
100 CAP 21.00 16.80
15278 CHROMIUM PICOL + 500
60 CAP 19.00 15.20
55958 COQ10 100 MG UBIQUINOL
30 SGC 42.00 33.60
15280 CORYZA FORTE
90 CAP 21.99 17.59
51129 CRAN CAPS 700 MG
60 SGC 26.00 20.80
57600 DAILY LIQ NUTRITION
32Z LIQ 44.95 35.96
22897 DGL COMPLEX
90 CAP 19.50 15.60
27550 DHEA 50 MG X TRA
60 CAP 22.00 17.60
20292 DIGESTIN
60 CAP 21.59 17.27
15282 DIGESTIN
250 CAP 57.00 45.60
15283
E 400 SESAME
90 CAP 22.69 18.15
32684
E 400 TOCO
60 SGC 28.00 22.40
20294
ENTERO CONC
90 CAP 16.00 12.80
24969
FEM GEST CREAM
2 Z CRM 23.00 18.40
28349
FLEX A GESIC LIQ
8Z LIQ 17.50 14.00
15288 GABA VAL
90 CAP 26.99 21.59
43948 GC MSM 3550
120 CAP 33.99 27.19
22770 GLUCOS SULF 500
60 CAP 14.00 11.20
24842 GSC GLAND STRESS CMP
90 CAP 14.00 11.20
15293 HEMADYN PRO
60 CAP 14.00 11.20
15294 HEMADYN PRO (HEMAPLEX)
250 CAP 44.00 35.20
15295 HERBAL WATER BALANCE
50 CAP 14.00 11.20
15298
INFLAMASE
90 CAP 27.00 21.60
15317
IODINE ORGANO DROPS
2 Z LIQ 24.00 19.20
57469 K2 VITAMIN (MENAQ7)
30 VCA 26.00 20.80
59542 KRILL OIL SUPERBA 500
60 SGC 12.60 10.08
53983
LEGS ON EDGE
90 CAP 17.99 14.39
15300
LIPO COMPLEX
100 CAP 21.00 16.80
15303
LIVATRATE
100 CAP 15.00 12.00
15304
LYSINE 500
90 CAP 12.00 9.60
37681 MAG K
90 VCAP 15.00 12.00
15305 MAGNEZYME 400 MG
100 CAP 17.00 13.60
30492 MCHC CAP
120 CAP 23.00 18.40
59403 MCHC W/VIT K
120 CAP 23.00 18.40
55423 MEMORIES
60 TAB 26.00 20.80
15308 MULTI CAP
90 CAP 17.00 13.60
15309 MULTI CAP
250 CAP 40.00 32.00
15311 MULTI SCORB
100 TAB 37.50 30.00
15312 MULTI SCORB
250 TAB 75.00 60.00
50716 NATTOKINASE PLUS P
60 SGC 30.99 24.79
45064 OSTEO MINS AM
60 CAP 16.50 13.20
43954 OSTEO MINS PM W/D
240 CAP 26.00 20.80
43936 OSTEO MINS PM W/D + K
240 CAP 36.95 29.56
30400 PAN 10X
250 CAP 81.50 65.20
15319 PAN 5X
250 CAP 59.50 47.60
15321 PARA THYROLATE
90 CAP 17.00 13.60
23166 PARADEX
90 CAP 18.00 14.40
15323 PHYTOSTEROL COMPLEX
90 TAB 16.50 13.20
23751 PINEAL CONC
90 CAP 31.00 24.80
24916 PRO ANTHO FORTE
60 VCA 27.50 22.00
26727 PROBIOTICS MPF
90 CAP 21.00 16.80
15328 PROSTAGLAN
120 CAP 28.50 22.80
54597 R LIPOIC ACID 100 MG
60 CAP 39.50 31.60
15333 RENATRATE
90 CAP 16.50 13.20
15336
TAURINE 500
90 CAP 15.00 12.00
15338
THYRO COMPLEX
90 CAP 20.00 16.00
30025
TMG PLUS
60 TAB 26.50 21.20
15339
TRACE MIN +
100 CAP 17.50 14.00
15340
TRI 40
90 CAP 16.00 12.80
15341
TYROSINE
90 CAP 18.00 14.40
57198 U TRACT COMPLETE
2.7 PWD 39.95 31.96
40667 U TRACT MANNOSE
1.7 PWD 29.95 23.96
50212 U TRACT XTRA
120 CAP 36.00 28.80
15342 VEGYZYME
90 CAP 19.00 15.20
15343
ZINC PICOL + 25 MG
60 CAP 12.50 10.00
PROVENTIVE NUTRITIONAL
58066 HARMONIZED PROT CHOC
24Z PWD 47.99 43.19
57738 HARMONIZED PROT CHOC
12Z PWD 26.99 24.29
57568 HARMONIZED PROT VAN
24Z PWD 47.99 43.19
57737 HARMONIZED PROT VAN
12Z PWD 26.99 24.29
57740 HARMONIZED PROT VEG BR
12Z PWD 25.49 22.95
57739 HARMONIZED PROT VEG VN
12. PWD 25.49 22.95
58114 HARMONIZED PROTEIN UNF
12Z PWD 26.99 24.29
57567 PHYTOBERRY CAP
180 CAP 39.99 35.99
58335 PHYTOBERRY PROTEIN BAR
45G BAR 2.79 2.79
57565 PHYTOBERRY PWD
16Z PWD 44.99 40.49
58799 VEGEGREENS POWDER
9.3 PWD 44.99 40.49
PURE ENCAPSULATIONS
39786 +CAL+ IMPROVED FORMULA
400 CAP 61.50 --.--
19168 +CAL+ IMPROVED FORMULA
210 CAP 35.40 --.--
37512 5 HTP 100 MG
180 CAP 114.50 --.--
29322 5 HTP 50 MG
60 CAP 31.80 --.--
29323 5 HTP 50 MG
180 CAP 79.50 --.--
42960 7 KETO DHEA 100 MG
60 VCA 62.10 --.--
60980 7 KETO DHEA 25 MG
60 VCA 20.50 --.--
43121 7 KETO DHEA 25 MG
120 VCA 36.40 --.--
44038 7 KETO DHEA 50 MG
120 VCA 63.40 --.--
60990 A C FORMULA II
120 VCA 29.90 --.--
38522 A I ENZYMES
120 CAP 48.00 --.--
22136 A I FORMULA
120 CAP 46.30 --.--
59467 ACAI 600
180 VCA 41.30 --.--
36844 ACEROLA PLUS 150 MG
120 CAP 33.30 --.--
42181 ACETYL L CARNITINE 250
60 CAP 31.80 --.--
36970 ACETYL L CARNITINE 500
60 CAP 57.30 --.--
30082 ADR FORMULA
120 CAP 51.10 --.--
19141 ADRENAL
60 CAP 12.70 --.--
54839 ALLER ESSENTIALS
120 VCA 35.50 --.--
42178 ALPHA GPC 400 MG
120 CAP 85.10 --.--
57368 AMINO NR
180 VCA 30.30 --.--
53096 ANTI FATIGUE COMPLEX
120 VCA 30.50 --.--
23794 ANTIOXIDANT FORMULA
120 CAP 44.80 --.--
38888 ARABINOGALACTAN
180 CAP 55.80 --.--
45616 ARGININE 700 MG
180 VCA 31.00 --.--
30487 ARTHRED PWD
240 PWD 34.60 --.--
44492 ASCORBIC ACD PURE 1000
90 VCA 14.30 --.--
19185 ASCORBIC ACD PURE 1000
250 CAP 35.90 --.--
29101 ASCORBIC ACID BUFF C
90 CAP 17.20 --.--
19188 ASCORBIC ACID BUFF C
250 CAP 41.70 --.--
22143 ASCORBIC ACID BUFF PWD
227 PWD 25.10 --.--
19187 ASCORBIC ACID PURE PWD
227 PWD 23.50 --.--
37743 ASCORBYL PALMIT 500 MG
180 CAP 31.80 --.--
31576 ASCORBYL PALMITATE
90 CAP 16.70 --.--
57213 ASHWAGANDHA 500 MG
120 VCA 32.00 --.--
50895 ASHWAGANDHA EXT 500 MG
60 VCA 17.70 --.--
44866 ASTAXANTHIN 4 MG
120 SGC 59.70 --.--
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lowering and anti-allergy (anti-histamine)
effects. Reishi mushrooms have also been
shown to slow the process of blood clotting.
Scientific Evidence:
Derived from the cap and stem of the
mushroom, reishi mushroom is used as an
immune stimulant by patients with HIV and
cancer. The active constituents are thought to
include both beta-glucan polysaccharides
and triterpenes (1). Extracts of reishi can
stimulate macrophages and alter the levels of
TNF and interleukins (2) (3) (4) (5). Reishi
also inhibited platelet aggregation (11) (12)
and improved lower urinary tract symptoms
(LUTS) in men (9) (10) (20).
In vitro and animal studies indicate that
reishi has chemopreventive effects (21), alle-
viates chemotherapy-induced nausea (13),
enhances the efficacy of radiotherapy (22),
and increases the sensitivity of ovarian cancer
cells to cisplatin (27). It was also effective in
preventing cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity
(28).
In small clinical studies, reishi increased
plasma antioxidant capacity (6) (7), and
enhanced immune responses in advance-
stage cancer patients (8). Remission of hepa-
tocellular carcinoma (HCC) has been report-
ed in a few cases (23).
Mechanism of Action:
The triterpenes are reported to have adap-
togenic and antihypertensive, as well as anti-
allergic effects. In addition, they may inhibit
tumor invasion by reducing matrix metallo-
proteinase expression (16) and tumor metas-
tases by limiting attachment to endothelial
cells (17). A number of polysaccharides pres-
ent in reishi, such as beta glucans, have
demonstrated antitumor and immunostimu-
lating activities (18). They can induce the
maturation of normal and leukemic mono-
cytes into dendritic cells (19). The adenosine
in reishi is thought responsible for the inhibi-
tion of platelet aggregation (11). Extracts of
reishi have demonstrated the ability to stimu-
late macrophages and to alter the levels of
TNF and interleukins (2) (3) (4) (5). Reishi
can increase plasma antioxidant capacity (6)
(7) and enhances immune response in
advance-stage cancer patients (8).
Furthermore, reishi extracts can inhibit 5-
alpha reductase, an important enzyme that
converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone
and is upregulated in benign prostatic hyper-
plasia (9)
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is also
known by the common names Indian gin-
seng, Winter cherry.
Ashwagandha is a popular Ayurvedic herb.
Studies show that it has anti-inflammatory
effects. Ashwagandha also relaxes the central
nervous system in animals. Laboratory studies
found that ashwagandha kills some cancer
cells and enhances some immune cells possi-
bly by damaging the cancer cells' ability to
generate the energy it needs to reproduce.
Ashwagandha also reduces the level of an
important antioxidant in tumor cells, which
may enhance the ability of radiation therapy
to kill those cells. While animal and laborato-
ry tests have shown that Ashwagandha slows
the growth of cancer cells and enhances the
effect of radiation therapy, these effects have
not yet been confirmed in humans.
Other purported actions of Ashwagandha
include reducing fatigue, inflammation and
pain, and stress.
“Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, or sub-
stance that helps protect the body against
various emotional, physical, and environmen-
tal stresses. Ashwagandha is reported to have
tonic or adaptogenic effects similar to the
panax ginsengs.” (Www.nhiondemand.com)
Scientific Evidence:
A popular Ayurvedic herb, ashwagandha is
often used in formulations prescribed for
stress, strain, fatigue, pain, skin diseases, dia-
betes, gastrointestinal disease, rheumatoid
arthritis, and epilepsy (1). It is also used as a
general tonic, to increase energy and
improve health and longevity (2). Externally,
it can be applied as a local analgesic (3). The
active constituents are thought to include
alkaloids, steroidal lactones, saponins, and
withanolides.
In vitro studies suggest that ashwagandha
has neuroprotective (26) and anti-inflamma-
tory properties which may protect against
cartilage damage in osteoarthritis (4). Animal
studies suggest antitumor, immunomodulato-
ry, antioxidant, and anti-stress properties. In
addition, improvements in hyperglycemia,
hyperinsulinemia, and insulin sensitivity have
been detected in an animal model of type 2
diabetes (5). Other studies indicate cytotoxic,
chemopreventative, immunomodulating (8),
and radiosensitizing effects (1) (9) (10) and
enhancement in chromosomal stability (11).
Ashwagandha is rich in iron (2); small scale
human studies suggest that it may promote
growth in children and improve hemoglobin
level, red blood cell count, sexual perform-
ance in adults (2), and may also be useful in
treating male infertility (27). An herbal tea
containing ashwagandha was shown to
increase natural killer cell activity in healthy
volunteers with recurrent coughs and colds
(22). Data also indicate that ashwagandha
may be useful in the treatment of anxiety
(23). In another clinical trial, an herbomineral
formula containing ashwagandha was shown
to benefit osteoarthritis (13). Preliminary data
suggest benefits of ashwagandha in improving
balance in patients with progressive degener-
ative cereberral ataxias (24).
Ashwagandha also reduced growth of
breast, central nervous system, colon, and
lung cancer cells (6) without affecting normal
cells (7). Ashwagandha may help prevent
chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (12), but
it has not been studied in cancer patients.
Mechanism of Action:
Alkaloids, steroidal lactones, saponins, and
withanolides are thought to be the biological-
ly active components of ashwagandha.
Studies have pointed to cyclooxygenase
(COX) inhibition as the mechanism for the
herb's antiarthritic properties. In animal stud-
ies, Ashwagandha's anti-inflammatory effects
were comparable to hydrocortisone (15).
Microarray analysis revealed that ashwagand-
ha represses proinflammatory gene expres-
sion, including IL-6, IL-1ß, IL-8, Hsp70, and
STAT-2, and induces p38/MAPK expression in
a prostate cancer cell line (16). It exhibits
antioxidant effects in the brain and tranquil-
izing effects on the central nervous system in
animals (2) possibly by influencing GABA
receptor function (17). Ashwagandha may
inhibit tumor growth (1) (21)and increases
cytotoxic T lymphocyte production (8). In
vitro studies have shown that root extracts
have cytotoxic properties against lung, colon,
central nervous system, and breast cancer
cell lines (6). Withaferin A induces reactive
oxygen species (ROS) generation and disrup-
tion of mitochondrial function in a human
leukemia cell line, thereby inducing apopto-
sis (18). In estrogen receptor-positive (ER+)
and negative (ER-) breast cancer cells, with-
aferin A induces apoptosis and decreased
tumor size (19). Apoptosis of cancer cells by
withanone is mediated through p53 (7).
Withianone also has anticancer activity by
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