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Acerola - The ripe "cherry-like" fruit of the Malpighlacea punicifolia family. A rich source of ascorbic acid and vitamin C.
Alginic Acid - An organic acid from various algae species.
Allantoin - A crystalizable substance derived from plants. Formed by the oxidation of uric acid.
Amalyse - An enzyme that accelerates the hydrolysis of starch and glycogen.
Ammonium Chloride - A colorless crystal salt used as a systemic acidifier and expectorant.
Anise Powder - An herb from the carrot family having carminative (helps prevent gas) and aromatic seeds
Arabic Gum - From the acacia tree and excipient (permits a substances to be formed into a shape) of tablets – a colloidal stabilizer.
Arrowroot Flour - A tuberous root yielding starch.
Bentonite (Montmorillonite) - a natural colloidal, adsorbing clay which can bind substances present in the lumen of the digestive tract allowing these substances to be eliminated with the fecal matter.
Betaine - A sweet, crystalline, quaternary ammonium salt found in beet juice; Can be used as a lipotropic factor or a gastric acidifier.
Bifidobacterium longum - A lactic acid producing microorganism that supports the digestion process and enhances nutrient absorption. Prevalent and beneficial microorganism found in the colon.
Bovine - Cow.
Bovine Bile Salts - a purified source of bovine bile salts in a powdered form; Supports the healthy metabolism and absorption of dietary fat.
Bromelain - Protein-digesting and milk-clotting enzymes generally found in pineapple fruit juice and stem tissue.
Buckwheat - Rich source of vitamin P, rutin, quercetin, and other bioflavonoids and minerals.
Calcium Acid Phosphate - Used as a mineral supplement in food and feeds.
Calcium Glycerophosphate - A white, crystalline powder, soluble in cold water; A source of calcium.
Calcium Lactate - a source of calcium fermented on plant sugar (not derived from a dairy product or source).
Calcium Stearate - A plant based stearic acid (fatty acid) used for lubrication in the manufacture of products.
Carbamide Powder - A food grade urea, a mined mineral. A source of nitrogen and may act as a physiologic diuretic.
Chlorophyll Extract - a fat-soluble extract from plant material; A rich source of vitamin K and stimulants for tissue health, maintenance, and regeneration; Chlorophyll is regarded as a natural gastrointestinal tract deodorant and cleanser.
Choline Bitartrate - a vitamin of the B complex essential to liver function.
Cocarboxylase - A crystalline diphosphoric acid ester of Thiamine (vitamin B1); thiamin is essential for the normal metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
Collinsonia Root - A genus of labiate herbs (a stoneroot or richweed).
Conch (Strombus gigas) - A sea mollusk with a large spiral shell; A good source of protein, amino acids, and trace minerals.
Copper Liver Chelate - Provides an excellent source of copper; Copper is an essential trace mineral that is important for a wide range of biochemical processes.
Cyanocobalamin - Also known as vitamin B12, a cobalt containing compound.
Cytosol™ Extract - Cytosol™ is the trademark owned and used by Standard Process Inc as a brand name for extracts derived from the cytoplasm of the cell. They contain the "materials" such as enzymes, hormone precursors, and synergistic cofactors produced by the cell. These materials serve as the building block to cellular metabolic end products that are utilized by the cell itself or transported outside the cell.
Defatted Wheat Germ - Wheat germ is noted for its dense nutritional content of the vitamin E complex, vitamin B complex, and many important trace minerals essential for the full physiological activity of the associated vitamin complexes.
Dextrin - Any one or mixture of products formed during the hydrolysis of starch.
Dicalcium Phosphate - A calcium compound used in calcium therapy.
Disodium Phosphate - A sodium phosphate.
Echinacea Root - Coneflower – perennial member of the daily family.
Fenugreek - Dried ripe seed from the leguminosae family.
Ferrous Lactate - Iron lactate.
Fig Powder - An oblong or pear-shaped fruit.
Flaxseed Oil - Derived from seeds of the flax plant; Contains alpha-linolenic acid, and omega-3 fatty acid, which benefits multiple body systems including the immune system, integument (skin; dermis and epidermis), and cardiovascular system.
Ginkgo biloba - Ginkgo is known for a number of medicinal benefits, including strengthening blood vessels, stabilizing cell membranes, and scavenging free radicals; It also supports healthy oxygen flow to the brain and peripheral areas of the body.
Gluten - Vegetable albumin, a protein that can be prepared from wheat and other grain.
Glycerine - a colorless syrupy liquid from the hydrolysis of oils and fats.
High Chromium Yeast - An excellent source of chromium; Chromium has been shown to improve glucose tolerance and improve immune response.
High Selenium Yeast - A rich source of selenium; Selenium is an essential trace element that has antioxidant activity mediated through it role in the formation and function of selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidases; It is also believed to help maintain a healthy heart and joints.
Inositol - A component of the B vitamin complex; It acts as an important catalyst in energy reactions that involve the metabolizing of some fats and carbohydrates.
Iron Chelate - Provides an excellent source of iron; Iron is an important nutrient essential for a wide range of vital biological processes including the synthesis of hemoglobin, and it is also involved in the entire process of respiration including oxygen transport and electron transport.
Kelp - Seaweed; A good source of trace minerals.
Kelp Powder - Seaweed powder.
Lactic Acid Yeast - a beneficial nutritional yeast that produces lactic acid as a by-product of metabolism.
Lactobacillus acidophilis - A bacteria that produces lactic acid from carbohydrates and by fermenting the sugars in milk. Supports the digestion process and enhances nutrient absorption.
Lanolin - Hydrous wool fat used as an excipient (helps create form) for remedies for external use.
L-Carnitine - Carnitine is required for transporting long-chain fatty acids into the cells, which is essential to the conversion of fatty acids into energy for the cells, especially in heart muscle.
L-glutamine - An important, conditionally essential amino acid that is normally abundant in the body but cannot always be synthesized in sufficient quantities to meet metabolic demand; It has widespread physiological benefits.
Lipase - A class of enzymes that break down fats.
Magnesium Citrate - Source of magnesium.
Magnesium Lactate - Source of magnesium; Magnesium plays an essential role as a cofactor, assisting enzymes in catalyzing many necessary reactions.
Manganese Glycerophosphate - Source of manganese which is an essential trace mineral important for skeletal and cartilage formation.
Manganese Lactate - Source of manganese. A manganese salt derived from lactic acid. Manganese acts as a cofactor and catalyst in many enzymatic processes.
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) - Contains flavanolignans (collectively know as silymarin), which are some of the most potent liver-protecting substances known; Stabilizes liver cell membranes against injury, regulates it permeability, assists in cellular regeneration, and scavenges for free radicals.
Mixed Tocopherols - The antioxidant component for the vitamin E complex.
Montmorillonite - A clay forming that principle constituent of Bentonite.
Nutritional Yeast - A beneficial form of yeast that is a natural source of protein and B complex vitamins.
Okra Powder - A plant from the mallow family that is used for its mucilaginous green pods.
Ovine - Sheep.
Pancreatin - A mixture of enzymes, chiefly amylase, lipase, and protease, obtained from the pancreas. It is used chiefly as an agent that digests food or aids in digestion. (Standard Process' is derived from pork)
Papain - An enzyme derived from the papaya family having protein digesting properties.
Pea Vine - The vine from a pea plant; Peas are a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, provitamin A, Carotenoids and minerals such as iron, potassium, phosphorus, and folacin.
Pea Vine Juice - The extracted juice from the pea vine (an annual leguminous vine).
Pepsin - Main gastric enzyme specific for proteins, used as a digestive aid. (Standard Process' is derived from pork)
Porcine - Pork.
Potassium Bicarbonate - A transparent crystalline salt.
Potassium Paraminobenzoate - (PABA) Member of the group of B vitamins.
Protomorphogen™ Extracts - In the 1940's, Dr Royal Lee Pioneered a unique method of deriving extracts known as "cell determinants" from specific organs and gland for clinical use. Dr. Lee described in detail what these extracts contain and how they function in regard to cell regulation, maintenance, and interaction with tissue antibodies. It is clear both from the description of the extraction process and clinical use that these extracts differ from what is commonly referred to as "glandulars." Furthermore, because these extracts have a distinct clinical application and effect, they should not be confused with glandulars, nor should they be referred to simply as "protomorphogens." Rather, Protomorphogen™ is the trademark owned and used by Standard Process Inc., as a brand name assigned to these uniquely derived extracts. PMG™ is another trademark owned and used by Standard Process Inc., as another brand name to these extracts.
Prolamine Iodine - Iodine bound to any of a various group of simple proteins found in seeds. Standard Process uses corn protein (zein).
Pyridoxal 5 phosphate - A coenzyme involved in amino acid metabolism, one form of vitamin B6.
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride - One form of vitamin B6.
Rhizopus oryzae - A mold grown on Tillandsia usneoides and beet root as a source of enzymes.
Riboflavin - One form of vitamin B2.
Riboflavin 5-phosphate - One form of vitamin B2.
Ribonucleic Acid - Nucleic acid occurring in cell cytoplasm and the nucleolus, first isolated in plant but later found in animal cells.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae - a beneficial nutritional yeast that produces lactic acid as a by-product of metabolism. It helps support a healthy gastrointestinal system.
Soy Bean Lecithin - A rich source of lecithin, a precursor to choline; A substances that is crucial for proper central nervous system, liver, cardiovascular, and immune system health; Also an excellent source of essential fatty acids.
Spanish Black Radish - An excellent source of sulfur, protects against free radicals and is also beneficial in healthy functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish Moss) - A plant belonging to the pineapple family, grown in the southeastern coastal plain of the United States; It is a non-parasitic plant that is supported by another plant and has aerial roots exposed to the humid atmosphere.
Wheat Germ Oil - One of the richest sources of complete vitamin E complex; Vitamin E is beneficial in multiple metabolic processes.
Whey Protein - Whey protein is the protein and amino acid components extract from whey. Whey is the clear liquid left after the protein of milk has been clotted and most of the fat removed, e.g., after cheese pro&uction.
Whole Desiccates - The whole dried glandular contains tissue proteins of the entire organ or gland in a concentrated form.
Yakriton - A liver fat extract.
Zinc Liver Chelate - Contains zinc that is chelated from bovine liver to maintain healthy zinc levels.