There is a curious phenomenon involving
supplementation. Food is the gold standard
as the intended means of human nutrient
delivery. This is a fact that no one can
deny. Yet food is not at the core of
supplement delivery. There are 29,000
supplemental products. Only 336, by our
count, of these products are whole food or
contain food in the formula.
We create new supplement fractions of our
food, taking them to the lowest possible
denominator. The most exciting revelations
in today's nutrient research are based on
Whole Food. The examination of Traditional
Whole Foods, using modern research methods,
provides results that are astounding.
Research shows isolated Beta Carotene is not
as effective as carotenoids found in Whole
Food. Whole Food research results are
overwhelming.
Removing the surrounding food factors from
Whole Food, to isolate a mere fraction of
that food, won't yield something with
greater nutritional value. Current forms of
isolated supplement fractions have not
proven to provide enhanced nutritive value
over the Whole Food they are isolated from.
Traditional health promoting material is
creating great excitement among researchers.
This excitement isn't translated into
formulas. This lack of interest is
attributable to the fact there is no
financial reward attached to the beneficial
properties of whole tomatoes. You can't
patent a tomato. Lycopene, an isolated
fraction of a tomato, is patented and
provides great financial reward. Research
reveals lycopene from the whole tomato is
more effective than isolated lycopene.
It's time to bring substantiated science
(and common sense) to the forefront and
deliver formulas that convey the extensive
scientific data on the benefits of
Traditional Whole Food.
What Does Vital Food
Factor Mean?
Without food, a supplement is not
nutritious. Food has intelligence, the
ability to know what to do with the
nutrients it carries. These are called Vital
Food Factors. One factor is known as a
Protein Chaperone. In 1999 it was discovered
that each protein (chaperone) carries in its
structure the information (intelligence)
needed to specify its proper location in the
cell. You could say they act as zip codes or
addresses. Supplements without these would
require you to eat with each supplement
taken.
Is MegaFood products Cold
Pressed?
MegaFood uses Cold Fusion. Keeping the food
cold is at the forefront of everything they
do. No expense was spared to create this
cold fusion process. This process involves
using fresh frozen fruits, vegetables and
Live yeast in the creation of their products
to preserve their nutritive value. They want
Fresh Food that maintains its cellular life
force. Cold Fusion suspends and maintains
the cellular life force, prevents thermal
deterioration and bacterial contamination.
All the foods are kept frozen until the
final stages of nutrient transformation.
Do You Need to Eat with
MegaFood Nutrients?
No. MegaFood is a FoodState Nutrient, so
just as if you would eat broccoli, the body
knows exactly what to do with the nutrients
broccoli contains, your MegaFood supplement
will also know. This is a major difference
between other brands. You can also chew it.
You'll notice the texture is quite different
as well than other brands. You can see the
food in the supplement.
Why isn't MegaFood
Organic?
Does that mean it is not as pure as organic
or does not meet organic standards? Actually
Validated does not meet organic standards,
it exceeds them. The value of a supplement
begins with the handling of the raw
material. The finished material is only as
Valid as the weakest link in the processing.
When dealing with raw materials, especially
foods, there are a series of events that
must be controlled for the finished product
to be the highest quality. No matter what
the intent of the finished product, Cold
Fusion FoodState, whole food, organic,
cultured or food based, the condition and
Quality of the raw materials used throughout
the process is crucial. Validation
Documentation is a measure of the raw
material now. True nutritional value should
be measured through the support of
laboratory analysis and Documented
Validation.
What is Marked Whole
Foods and Marking To A Maker Mean?
What is Marked Whole Foods and Marking To A
Maker to Guarantee Whole Food Activity mean?
One approach to establishing the quality of
raw materials is to set minimum levels of
quality through Marker Compounds for each
raw material. This process is known as
"Marking To A Marker. The markers Validate
phytonutrient levels and therefore the
quality of the raw materials. Marked To A
Maker Validation testing reveals that when a
Marker Compound is high in a specific raw
material, other phytonutrient compounds in
that material measure high as well. When
Sulfurophane, Beta Carotene and Vitamin C
are at high levels in broccoli, other
compounds such as Vitamin A, B Vitamins and
Iron will also measure at high levels.
Marker Compounds are the best Validation.
It's impossible to measure every compound in
broccoli to ensure its quality. Broccoli may
contain as many as 20,000 individual
compounds. No one knows the exact number or
all the components that make up any food.
Therefore we rely on certain identified
marker compounds as a measure of broccolis
quality. Marked To A Marker is not perfect.
It is the best current method to Validate
the quality of raw materials.
MegaFood is the first company, and currently
the only company, to offer "Quality Marked"
fruits and vegetables in our formulas.
Specific marker compounds are used to
Validate the Quality of our raw materials.
This concept, created a whole new category
of supplements, Quality Marked Whole Foods.
This was the beginning of an important step
for MegaFood, requiring Validation Documents
for the foods used in our formulas.
There exists considerable debate and
uncertainty as to the definition of Quality
in relationship to supplements. There are
many tests that can be performed using HPLC,
TLC, IR, NMR and other testing methods to
Validate supplements. This testing is
expensive; therefore, validation is not
routinely performed. MegaFood believes that
it is crucial to the future of the Health
Food Business to Validate the Quality of our
supplements.
We can objectively measure the value of
supplements and assure they are the highest
Quality through analysis of the finished
product. The material must pass a test that
proves nutrient activity at the tableted or
encapsulated stage.
Where to Find More Information
To Review
information on these brands, please see our
information library.
Herbal Therapeutics
Here are our
selections for Herbal Therapeutics. We are
honored to present this life supportive group of products. Products are listed in order of
brand. Please read the notice on the right
as not all items are returnable.
Click on the link below to take you
to the product on this page. Use your scroll bar to
scroll up or down to see all selections. Each item has
the ingredients listed to help you make your choice.
Of course, full description is included.
These
formulations have a Specific Response for Physiological
Challenges. Specific Response Formulas are free of
Herbicides, Pesticides and Soy. MegaFood continues to focus
on Food as they realise that Whole Food is necessary and has
a powerful synergistic effect on results.
Specific Response is
an explicit physiological action
Specific Response
requires Intelligent Nutrients
Intelligent
Nutrients are created in Food
Specific Response is
always Driven by Food
Nutritional
Therapeutix is Driven by Food
Extraordinary Raw
Materials
Handcrafted in their
own FDA Registered Facility
Formulated WITHOUT
Artificial Colors, Flavors, Sugars or Preservatives
Nutritional
Therapeutix Formulas are created to convey the definition of
Strength: "The Capability of Generating an Action or
Effect." This is based on traditional use and published
scientific research.
The Vegetarian
Alternative to Glandulars Strengthens Adrenal Function
Stress is a killer. Research shows that the human
physiology under stress, suffers in every aspect of its
function. Stress, be it physical, emotional, mental or
environmental, shortens life. Protecting against the
debilitating effects of stress is essential to optimal
health.
Adrenal Function
Adrenal Glands function to manage stress and enhance
energy. The Adrenal Glands create hormones that affect
energy, inflammation, blood pressure, blood sugar,
electrolytes and emotions. “Fight or Flight” response,
our most basic instinct, is controlled by the Adrenals.
Without proper Adrenal Function, life is very difficult
to manage.
Adrenal
Exhaustion - The Challenge
Lifestyle, dietary and environmental factors affect the
Adrenal Glands. Exhausted Adrenals deplete the body's
vitality and disrupt the body's balance.
Adrenal
Strength™ - The Solution
Adrenal Strength™ is specifically formulated to
Strengthen every aspect of Adrenal function. Adrenal
Strength™ also Strengthens the body's natural stress
adaptation response. Sensoril® is a patented Ashwagandha
extract that manages stress, tension, irritability and
energy. Reishi & Cordyceps Organic Optimized Response
Mushrooms, grown on antioxidant-rich purple corn, are a
remedy for stress and restores the body's vitality and
balance. Cold Fusion™ FoodState® Nutrients, such as
Pantothenic Acid is an important component in the
manufacture of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl carrier protein
(ACP). These critical body chemicals are vital to the
manufacture of Adrenal Hormones and red blood cells.
Pantothenic Acid stimulates the Adrenal Cortex,
increases the production of cortisone and other adrenal
hormones. Both CoA and ACP play essential roles in fat
and carbohydrate utilization and energy production.
[1]
Adaptogens maintain homeostasis,
support the Adrenal Glands and Adrenal functions during
stress. Adrenal Strength™ contains the premier
adaptogens Ashwagandha, Schizandra Berry, Holy Basil,
Cultivated American Ginseng, and Astragalus Root.
Adrenal Strength™ is Driven by Food™
and will provide a strengthening action or effect.
Please see the Adrenal Strength™ Information Quickie for
more information on this formula.
LITTLE
TIDBIT: This product has an nutrient (Sensoril®
Ashwagandha Root & Leaf Extract 8% withanolides) that
releases DHEA. DHEA can help with reducing Hot
Flashes!!! Take 2 + for those benefits.
Sensoril® is protected under US
Patents Nos. 6,153,198 and 6,713,092 and is a trademark
of Natreon, Inc.
Purple Kculli Corn Optimized Biomass™
is patent pending and is a trademark of Functional Fungi
LLC.
NOTE: Not recommended during pregnancy
or lactation unless directed by a Health Care Provider.
[1]: This statement has not been
evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease
Suggested Use: Take 2 tablets daily in the
morning or as directed by your Health Care Practitioner.
For optimal benefits take with a comprehensive
ColdFusion™ FoodState® or FoodBased Vitamin & Mineral
formula by MegaFood.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2
Tablet
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value
Vitamin C
(from 420 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®)
100
mg
167
Pantothenic Acid
(from 210 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®)
50
mg
500
Magnesium
(from 800 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®)
40
mg
13
Additional
Nutrients
Amount per Serving
Phenolics (including
Bioflavonoids from Citrus, Indian Gooseberry, OPC�s
and Blueberries)
100 mg
Pine Bark OPC's (85-95%
Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin Complexes)
The Strength of Policosanols,
Guggul, Pomegranate and Bioflavonoids
Cholesterol
management is a challenge. There are so many factors to
consider: heredity, diet, exercise, pharmaceuticals,
lifestyle, LDL's, HDL's, inflammation, immune response,
triglycerides, oxidative response. It's overwhelming.
It's confusing. Not being able to manage cholesterol
creates anxiety and damages your Quality of Life.
A Dietary Supplement that
helps to maintain cholesterol levels that are already
within the normal range.
A cholesterol management
program requires multiple considerations. MegaFood
started their cholesterol management thinking by looking
at LDL's. LDL's are important, but the latest research
shows that LDL management without consideration of HDL's
did nothing to reduce death from heart attack.
Published research has shown that the most effective
approach to cholesterol management is to provide
multi-functional strength and nutritional support.
Cholesterol Strength
provides 6 necessary factors for cholesterol
management
Is a composite of
complementary nutrients and botanicals that provide
every aspect of cholesterol management.
Research
backed specific nutrients for enhanced HDL levels,
reduced triglycerides, reduced inflammation,
strengthened immune function and protection against
lipid oxidation.
Cholesterol Confusion - The Challenge
A cholesterol management program requires multiple
considerations. We started our cholesterol management
thinking by looking at LDL's. LDL's are important, but
the latest research shows that LDL management without
consideration of HDL's did nothing to reduce death from
heart attack. Recent research, including a study
published in Scientific American, May 2002, shows the
most effective approach to cholesterol management is to
provide multi-functional strength and nutritional
support.
Cholesterol Strength™ - The Solution
Cholesterol Strength™ provides the six necessary factors
for cholesterol management in a single formula.
Cholesterol Strength™ is a composite of complementary
nutrients and botanicals that provide every aspect of
cholesterol management.
The
Cholesterol Strength™ Formula
Research shows the value of the specific nutrients in
Cholesterol Strength™ for enhanced HDL levels, reduced
triglycerides, reduced inflammation, strengthened immune
function and protection against lipid oxidation. Recent
research shows these Specific Responses are essential
for maintaining proper Cardiovascular function.[2]
Cholesterol Strength™ is
Driven by Food™ and will provide a strengthening action
or effect. Please see the Cholesterol Strength™
Information Quickie for more information on this
formula.
[1]: This statement is
required by the FDA as a Structure/Function Claim. 65
Fed. Reg. at 1019 (Jan 6, 2000).
[2]: This statement has
not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease.
Suggested Use:
Take 2 tablets daily, 1 in the AM and 1 in the PM or as
directed by Health Care Practitioner. For optimal
cardiovascular health you may wish to consider lifestyle
and dietary changes; consult with your Health Care
Practitioner.
Do Not Use this supplement
with Prescription Cholesterol Drugs without first
consulting with your Health Care Practitioner. This
supplement may modify the actions and effectiveness of
those medications.
As with most dietary
supplements, consult with your Medical Doctor, Health
Care Practitioner and/or Pharmacist before using with
Prescription Medications.
The Vegetarian Alternative to
Glandulars Strengthens Thyroid Function and Metabolism
Quality of Life concerns everyone.
Without Proper Cellular Function, there is no Quality of
Life. Cellular malfunction leads to fatigue, obesity,
cardio vascular challenges and disease. To insure proper
cellular function we must Maximize Metabolism at the
cellular level.
The Thyroid and
Maximum Metabolism
The Thyroid Gland is the body's metabolic regulator. The
Thyroid is responsible for the metabolism of 100 billion
cells in the body. The Thyroid controls cellular growth
and repair, slows the aging process and prevents
disease. Energy levels, fat metabolism, positive mental
functions, healthy muscles and bones are dependent on
the Thyroid. A healthy Thyroid is essential to maximum
metabolism.
Thyroid
Exhaustion -The Challenge
The Thyroid is a busy Gland. It's challenged with
maintaining cellular function through stress, dietary
and environmental factors. Thyroid challenges can damage
the Quality of Life.
Thyroid
Strength™ - The Solution
Thyroid Strength™ is a synergistic combination of
nutrients, herbs, and trace mineral rich foods that
strengthen Thyroid health and function. Thyroid
nutrients include Iodine, Selenium and the amino acid
Tyrosine. Sensoril®, an Ashwagandha (Withania
somnifera) extract, revitalizes metabolic
processes associated with stress and fatigue.*
Ashwagandha supports Thyroid function.*
Guggul (Commiphora
mukul) rejuvenates the Thyroid. Coleus forskohlii
Root contains forskolin, an activator of camp (cyclic
adenosine monophosphate) a significant metabolic
biochemical. Coleus increases thyroid hormonal
production. Holy Basil (Ocimum
santum) enhances metabolic function. Bladderwrack
(Laminaria digitata)
provides iodine, a key component in the manufacture of
Thyroid hormones.
Thyroid Strength™ is Driven by Food™
and will provide a strengthening action or effect.
Please see the Thyroid Strength™
Information Quickie for more information on this
formula.
1. Gugulipid® is a registered
trademark of the Sabinsa Corporation.
2. Sensoril® is protected under US
Patents Nos. 6,153,198 and 6,713,092 and is a trademark
of Natreon, Inc.
Sensoril® is a patented stress
management extract that helps to revitalize metabolic
processes associated with stress, restlessness and
fatigue.*
Iodine is provided in its Cold Fusion™
FoodState® and supported with sea plants rich in
essential trace elements. Iodine and the Amino acid L-
Tyrosine are required in the production of thyroid
hormones.
* This statement has not been
evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease.
NOTE: Not recommended during pregnancy
unless directed by a Health Care Provider.
Suggested Use:
2 tablets in
early morning or as directed by your Health Care
Practitioner. For Optimal Results take with a Quality
Cold Fusion™ FoodState® or FoodBased Vitamin & Mineral
formula by MegaFood.
Caution: Those on
Synthroid should know that Iodine prevents Synthroid
from working properly. Consult your physician prior to
using this product. Literature is available free by
request.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Tablet
Amount per Serving
% Daily
Value
Iodine
(from 11 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®)
150 mcg
100
Selenium
(from 50 mg Cold Fusion™ FoodState®)
50 mcg
71
Therapeutic Whole
Herb Extracts
Amount per Serving
Guggul1 (Commiphora
mukul) Gum Resin 5:1, 2.5% total
Guggulsterones
Specific Response® For
Physiological Challenges
Specific Response® Is Driven By Food
The First Full Spectrum Tocopherol and Tocotrienol
formula in a Vegetarian Capsule. Two combinations
available, a 200IU/20mg and a 400IU/30mg.
Vitamin E Complete 8™ is the first full spectrum Vitamin
E containing all 8 Tocopherol and Tocotrienol
components.
Vitamin E Complete 8™ is based on the scientific
research confirming that Vitamin E is not a single
compound. Vitamin E is a combination of 8 molecules - 4
forms of Tocopherols and 4 forms of Tocotrienols.
Vitamin E Complete 8™ combines all the naturally
occurring components of whole Vitamin E. This
combination ensures maximum efficacy and antioxidant
activity. The ultimate Vitamin E formula, delivered As
Nature Intended®, must contain all 8 components of
Vitamin E.
The Tocotrienols in Vitamin E Complete 8™ provide an
antioxidant capacity 40 - 60 times greater than d-alpha-tocopherol
alone.
Research reveals that the complete Vitamin E Complex
with all 8 components is an effective antioxidant with
cardio-protective properties.
The full spectrum Vitamin E in Vitamin E Complete 8™
supports cardiovascular health and function.(1)
The full spectrum Vitamin E in Vitamin E Complete 8™
supports breast health.(1)
VITAMIN E - TOCOPHEROLS AND TOCOTRIENOLS
Vitamin E, one of our most important antioxidant
vitamins, was discovered at the University of California
at Berkeley in 1922. Subsequently, through extensive
examination, Vitamin E was found to be a family of eight
isomers: alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherols and
alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocotrienols. Vitamin E
that naturally occurs in our food always contains all
eight compounds. Most supplemental Vitamin E has been
based on only one fraction: alpha tocopherol.
THE VALUE OF VITAMIN E COMPLETE 8™
Emerging research reveals that optimal benefits from
Vitamin E can only be experienced by using raw materials
containing the full spectrum of tocopherols and
tocotrienols. The reason to include the Complete 8 is
that each of the family members plays a unique and
important role. The 8 components have different
molecular structures, biological activities and
potential therapeutic benefits. (see Formula Facts. pg.
18 for more information on Vitamin E Complete 8™.)
LITTLE TIDBIT: Vitamin E naturally occurs in most
of our important healthy foods. Research shows that the
Vitamin E found in foods is more effective and safer to
use. In the quest to find optimum health we often
receive misleading information. The current belief is
that Vitamin E, d-alpha tocopherol, is the most
effective form. Recent research shows this information
to be incorrect. The Confusion - Through a process of
elimination Vitamin E became one fraction: alpha
tocopherol. Scientific research confirms that Vitamin E
is not a single compound. Vitamin E is a family of eight
isomers: alpha, beta, gamma and delta Tocopherols and
alpha, beta, gamma and delta Tocotrienols. Vitamin E
that naturally occurs in our food contains all eight
compounds. Vitamin E delivered in its whole food form,
with its structure intact, provides the greatest
benefit. Eating enough quality food on a daily basis to
satisfy our Vitamin E requirements is a challenge. Dr.
Andrew Weil says in his newsletter, "100 to 400 I.U. a
day levels of Vitamin E are hard to achieve through diet
alone".
This product contains Tocomin® which is a registered
trademark of Carotech Inc.
(1): This statement has not been evaluated by the Food
and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Suggested Use: Take 1 or more capsules
daily or as directed by your Health Care Practitioner.
For Optimal Results take with a Quality Cold Fusion™
FoodState® or FoodBased Vitamin & Mineral formula by
MegaFood.
You can order this product in two IUs, 200 or 400.
See below:
Rice Bran,
Lecithin (GMO free), Wheat Germ Oil, Sunflower Seed
Oil, Capsule consists of vegetable gelatin, glycerin
and water. Contains no artificial preservatives,
coloring, sweetener, gluten or yeast.
Which would you prefer?
200IU/20mg
Formula 30ct $27.95
400IU/30mg
Formula 30ct $35.95
NEW CHAPTER
VALIDATED WHOLEFOOD SUPPLEMENTS
This advanced
state of the art extraction process, the supercritical
process, yields a superior product that is highly
concentrated-sometimes as high as 250 to 1-does not use
chemical solvents and produces an extremely broad
representation of the herb's liophilic constituents. No
pollution, no heat stress or damage and no solvent residues.
It means super purity, super potency, broad spectrum and no
chemical solvents.
NEW CHAPTERBLOOD PRESSURE TAKE CARE Available in
30 Vcaps®
Protection for Men & Women
Maintains:
Healthy blood pressure levels through multiple
pathways*
Healthy HDL levels by safely modulating ACE & eNOS
enzymes*
Healthy blood pressure is
vital for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system.
Other natural supplements are available, but they may
affect a single pathway; possibly limiting their
efficacy because blood pressure needs to be maintained
by balancing multiple mechanisms. For the first time,
New Chapter® delivers a safe, effective, and clinically
studied all-natural extract and combines it with
additional natural cardiosupportives for optimal blood
pressure-balancing effects.*
Blood Pressure Take Care
targets multiple pathways to safely maintain blood
pressure already within normal levels.* It modulates
multiple important metabolic functions, including the
angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and endothelial
nitric oxide synthase (eNOS); the enzyme that produces
nitric oxide.*
Unlike any other grapeseed extract, our patented method
of chemical-free solvent extraction allows optimal
activity and clinically studied effects. Basic research
also reveals that the ACE modulating tri-peptides in our
vegetable-based fermentation from Bifidobacteria and
Lactobacillus species provide a modulating effect on
CETP, a key blood factor in maintaining healthy HDL
cholesterol levels.* Additionally, extracts of hawthorn
and motherwort deliver the time-tested benefits of
nature’s most revered herbals for maintaining healthy
heart rhythm and vitality.*
Suggested Use: One capsule
daily.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Vcap
Amount per Serving
% DV
FutureNatant™
Proprietary blend (L. Bulgaricus, S. thermophilus,
B. infantis, cells’ metabolic substances)
250mg
*
Grapeseed extract
(MegaNatural®-BP™)
150mg
*
Hawthorn
(flower and leaf) extract (min. 1.8% vitexin,
1.2% flavonoids)
100mg
*
Motherwort
(above ground parts) extract
40mg
*
Grape Juice
extract (MegaNatural®)
25mg
*
• Daily Value not
established
Other Ingredients:
Modified cellulose (capsule), maltodextrin, and silica.
Caution:As with any dietary or herbal supplement, you should
advise your health care practitioner of the use of this
product. Not recommended if you are pregnant or nursing
or under the age of 18. Do not exceed the daily
recommended serving size. This product is not intended
for individuals with a known medical condition including
cardiovascular disorders or hypotension (low blood
pressure). If you are currently taking any prescript
