Alpha Lipoic Acid:

Alpha Lipoic Acid is a fat and water soluble anti-oxidant that recycles vitamin C and E.

It helps produce energy in the cell, helps initiate insulin response in diabetics and is used in the treatment of neuropathy. Diabetics need to monitor their blood sugar levels when taking alpha lipoic acid.*

Maple Leaf

Source Naturals Time Released 300mg

ACES: Per 2 Capsules: A blend of vitamin A 15,000 IU , vitamin E -400, vitamin C-500 , and Selenium. 200mcg

Beta Carotene:

Also called pro-vitamin A because the liver will convert beta-carotene to vitamin A.

Beta carotene scavenges and neutralized free radicals and has the benefits associated with vitamin A. If you are a diabetic or have hypothyroidism then you may not benefit as much from beta carotene supplementation, because the liver will not convert it to vitamin A. *

Solaray Food Carotene 25,000iu

Beta 15,000mcg, Alpha 470mcg, Cryptoxsnthin 110mcg, Zeaxanthin 90mcg,Lutein 70mcg

Solaray Food Carotene 10,000iu

Beta 6,000mcg, Alpha 185mcg, Cryptoxanthin 35mcg, Lutein 25mcg.

Co Enzyme Q10:

Co Enzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant similar to vitamin E, but with many more beneficial properties. Co Q10 boosts the immune system, enhances circulation, and strengthens the cardiovascular system. *

The Maple Leaf has had tremendous feed back on the positive effects of Co Q10. Customers attribute it to increased energy, alleviation of erratic heart beats, and the reduction of blood pressure. Most results are seen with 100mg or more per day.*

My mother-in-law has been on Co Q10 for the past 5 years after a slight heart attack from a blockage in 1997. She has atrial fibrillation, mitrial valve prolapse, valve stenosis, and complications from rheumatic fever as a child. She is an active, gardening, vibrant woman at age 74. She is on no heart medication what so ever and I attribute most of her success to the daily use of Co Q10. She has been on 200 mg per day since 1997. *

Maple Leaf Co Enzyme Q10

Enzymatic Therapy CoQ10

Twin Lab Co Q10 10mg

Now Foods CoQ10 200mg

Homocysteine Modifiers:

Research has indicated that an elevation of homocysteine has been linked to greater risk of heart problems.*

Kal Healthy Homocysteine Modifier 1 Cap= B-6 50mg, Folic Acid 400mcg, B-12 500mcg, TMG (trimethylglycine) 500mg

Grapenol & Pycnogenol:

OPC’s are standardized extract of oligomeric proanthocyanidins derived from grape seeds (Grapenol) or pine bark (Pycnogenol).*

OPC's are powerful water soluble antioxidants that help recycle vitamin C and protect brain cells because they pass the blood brain barrier. OPC's support connective tissue, the cardiovascular system, the immune system, reduce signs of aging and is a natural anti inflammatory.*

We use Grapenol and Pycnogenol at our house like most people use Tylenol or aspirin. After my third cesarean section I had a terrible burning pain that was almost intolerable. The nurse said it was healing pain, but I didn’t want to heal if it felt like that so I took a dose of OPC’s. With in hours my pain was gone. I didn’t have to take another dose until about 4 days later. I took another dose and the pain never returned. I also used OPC’s when my milk ducts became clogged and extremely inflamed and painful. I took two doses in an eight hour period for two days and had no other problems. My husband used it to reduce the pain in his neck from a bulging and ruptured disc after an automobile accident. You could almost time when he needed another dose. The research says OPC’s stay in your system about 72 hours, and we found this to be almost exactly true. My son was bitten by a dog and we used OPC’s to reduce the inflammation and relieve the pain. OPC’s are always in our medicine cabinet. My husband can’t tell the difference in the pine bark or grape seed source, but I prefer the pine bark source of OPC’s. It is more expensive but well worth it. Try both for yourself to see which one you like. *

Maple Leaf Grape Seed OPC’s

Solaray Grapenol

Kal Pycnogenol 50mg

Lutein:

Lutein is a carotenoid found in spinach, kale and other fruits and vegetables.

Lutein is believed to protect the eye tissue through its antioxidant properties and the reduction of free radical damage.*

Solaray Lutein 18mg

Solaray Lutein Eyes Lutein 24mg, Bilberry 60mg

Blend Spinach, Blueberry, Rosemary 150mg

Lycopene:

Lycopene is a carotenoid found in tomatoes, grapefruit and watermelon. Lack of lycopene is linked to a higher risk of pancreatic, prostate, and lung cancer Lycopene keeps LDL (bad cholesterol) from oxidizing, which can lesson your risk for atherosclerosis. *

Solaray Lycopene 10mg

Resveratrol:

A potent antioxidant that is collected from the Japanese Knotwood, when the plant is under environmental stress. It provides nutritive support for cardiovascular health.*

Kal Resveratrol 25mg

RNA Complex:

Ribonucleic acid from yeast with DNA available in a sustained release formula. RNA is found in virtually all living cells and it helps in the transfer of genetic information in the replication of the cell information.*