What is Berberine?

Berberine is an alkaloid found in plants, like Goldenseal, Barberry, Oregon Grape and Goldthread. It has a rich history of use in traditional herbalism for a number of common purposes, especially to boost blood sugar metabolism and promote healthy weight loss.^ Modern research now bolsters what common wisdom told us about berberine.

There are numerous research studies that support Berberine’s use as a dietary supplement. In a series of two double-blind studies, Berberine was found to be influential for healthy weight management.^1,2

The form we use comes from Berberis aristata, commonly called Indian barberry.

What Makes Enzymedica Berberine Phytosome Better?

Enzymedica’s Berberine Phytosome uses ultra absorption phytosome technology. Berberine can be difficult for the body to absorb, which makes it harder to unlock its true benefits. Berbevis® phytosome solves this problem – by boosting bioabsorption 9.6 times compared with standard raw extracts. This unlocks greater potency at a lower dose, allowing for a small, easy-to-swallow capsule.

Where other Berberine products may fall short, Enzymedica’s Berberine is formulated to deliver results! A matrix of ingredients support bioavailability while resolving the issues that raw extracts have. Pea protein is a carrier that supports absorption.^ Berberis aristata offers greater solubility than raw Berberine extracts.^ Grape seed extract supports the intestinal lining for greater tolerability.^ The result is a formula that helps keep your metabolism in balance, naturally.^

What is science saying about Berberine Phytosome?

A human pharmacokinetic study shows Berbevis® improved berberine bioavailability (AUC) by nearly 10 times on molar basis and with observed dose linearity.

Berbevis® Berberine Phytosome is made from the roots of Berberis aristata, and it is standardized to contain between 28% and 34% of Berberine.

References:

1. Yang, J., Yin, J., Gao, H., Xu, L., Wang, Y., and Li, M. Berberine improves insulin sensitivity by inhibiting fat store and adjusting adipokines profile in human preadipocytes and metabolic syndrome patients. Evid. Based Complement. Altern. Med. 2012; 2012: 363845.

2. Perez-Rubio, K.G., Gonzalez-Ortiz, M., Martinez-Abundis, E., Robles-Cervantes, J.A., and Espinel-Bermudez, M.C. Effect of berberine administration on metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion. Metab. Syndr. Relat. Disord. 2013; 11: 366-369.

Consult with physician prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition.

Caution: This product is not intended for individuals with impaired glucose metabolism such as prediabetes or diabetes.

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INGREDIENTS: Purified Water, Choline Chloride, Dexpanthenol, Niacinamide, Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate, Riboflavin 5 Phosphate, Potassium Carbonate, Thiamine HCl, Citric acid, Calcium L Methyl Folate, Adenosylcobalamin B12, Methylcobalamin B12, Biotin.

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Importance of magnesium

Magnesium is responsible for 325 chemical reactions inside the body and helps support calcium absorption, maintenance of normal bones and teeth, normal psychological function, and healthy functioning of the nervous system.

Magnesium also helps improve rest and recovery by contributing to a reduction in tiredness and fatigue, electrolyte balance and supports normal energy-yielding metabolism.

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How to use

Spray between five and ten sprays around the body and massage well into the skin to stimulate absorption. After a shower or bath is a great time to apply as the skin is warm and the pores are open which aids absorption.

Apply anywhere on the body avoiding delicate areas such as the eyes.

Concentrate on joints, muscles and areas of concern.

Reapply whenever needed.

Contains 600 sprays.

Dosage

10 sprays delivers 200mg (57% NRV) of optimally absorbable elemental magnesium.

For children we recommend halving the dosage as their additional daily supplementation need is lower than that of an adult.

Storage

Once opened, store at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.

Keep out of children’s reach.

Advisory information

For external use only; Avoid contact with eyes; Do not use on damaged or broken skin.

Supplements should not replace a balanced diet or healthy lifestyle.

The Magnesium Tingle

On initial application you may experience a slight tingling sensation. This may indicate low magnesium levels and is the result of the high speed absorption of magnesium through the pores. This will pass with regular use and as absorption commences immediately, skin can be towelled off after massaging in.

Suitable for:

• All ages
• Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. We recommend consulting your Midwife or GP before beginning any supplementation.
• Vegetarians
• Vegans

No known contraindications with prescribed medications.

Thoroughly tested:

• Dermatologically tested

Ingredients

Water, Magnesium Chloride.

Free Froms

• Natural source
• Free from pollutants
• Free from heavy metals

Planet-Friendly Packaging

The carton is made of material from well-managed, FSC^®-certified forests and other controlled sources.

The bottle is made from plant-based Green Polyethylene (PE) plastic. This is plastic derived from a sugarcane source, the production of which is carbon negative.

Palm oil derivative free

This product has been certified palm oil and palm oil derivative free by The International Palm Oil Free Certification Trademark (POFCAP).
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The BetterYou Source

BetterYou Zechstein Inside® magnesium chloride comes from a natural source, deep inside the Earth’s crust. It has been protected from man-made pollutants for over 250 million years, ensuring quality and purity.

Proudly British made. Never tested on animals.

Manufactured in a GMP Facility.

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Potassium is an essential mineral found naturally in dried apricots, salmon, avocadoes, white beans, dark green leafy vegetables, and bananas.

Potassium also plays a vital role as an electrolyte in the body
Electrolytes are minerals in the body fluids that have an electrical charge. It is vital that electrolyte levels are maintained in the body. Normal body function is dependent on potassium concentration inside and outside the cell

• Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure. The kidneys regulate body fluid and do this using a filtration system, filtering off extra fluid into the bladder as urine. This is controlled by the balance between sodium and potassium in the body. Dietary salt (sodium chloride) increases the levels of sodium in the body which may alter this sensitive balance. Studies have linked low potassium levels to increased blood pressure. Researchers have also shown increased potassium intake reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease
• Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system. Potassium is needed for nerve transmission. Nerves are polarised when there is sodium on the outside of the cell and potassium on the inside. When a stimulus reaches the nerve, sodium rushes into the cell and the neuron becomes depolarized and an action potential is created and the stimulus transmitted. Repolarization occurs as the potassium ions move outside and sodium ions stay inside the membrane. So after the action potential is finished, the cell membrane returns to normal during a refractory period when the sodium and potassium return to their original sides. This occurs around the cell membrane carrying the electrical impulse around the cell.
• Potassium contributes to normal muscle function. The majority of potassium is found in muscle tissue. Potassium is highest inside the cell membrane while highest levels of sodium ions exist in the fluid surrounding the cells. This sodium and potassium balance creates a gradient across the cell wall that enables the transport of molecules in and out of the cell, transmitting nerve signals that result in muscle contraction.
  Low potassium levels prevent muscle relaxation leading to tension, rigidity, and impaired function. Symptoms may include muscle weakness and muscle spasm.

SUPPLEMENT FACTS: 20 drops contain: 56 mg Potassium

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BetterYou Magnesium Oil Joint Spray combines essential magnesium with glucosamine sulfate to help support normal joint function.

Absorption commences immediately when massaged into the skin and the source of magnesium has been naturally purified for over 250 million years to ensure it is free from man-made pollutants and heavy metals.

Specifications

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Magnesium Ionic Magnesium is an essential nutrient with many functions in the human body:

• it helps maintain energy and combat fatigue
• it helps build and maintain bones and teeth
• it contributes to the health of nerve, muscle, and cell membranes
• it contributes to normal muscle function, including the heart
• it helps with protein manufacture
• it can help to keep some of the body’s other mineral and hormone systems in balance

One dose provides 1.7 mg active magnesium. This is about 0.5% of the recommended daily intake.

INGREDIENTS: Purified Water, Magnesium Chloride.

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Ionic Magnesium delivers magnesium in a form that passes more directly to where it can be absorbed by the intestine. The magnesium does not need to be broken down in the stomach so is more readily available. This Ionic Magnesium supplement provides a low dose of magnesium so it is suitable for the gradual addition of the mineral in the diet.

Magnesium is readily available in a normal balanced diet. But for some people, it may not be possible to source or absorb all the magnesium they need. Correcting a magnesium deficiency could reduce tiredness and fatigue, help to restore nerve and muscle function, and support the health of bones and teeth.

High doses of magnesium can have a laxative effect. It is recommended to keep below 400mg per day unless prescribed by a practitioner.

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It is well known that poor sleep can have a dramatic effect on our health, but what’s less well known is that a deficiency in magnesium can be one of the main factors affecting the quality of sleep we can achieve.

Known as nature’s finest relaxant, transdermal magnesium relaxes the body and mind, for a restful night’s sleep.

By combining this essential mineral with specially blended essential oils, Magnesium Sleep Body Spray is the perfect supplement to any nighttime routine to replace magnesium lost through modern diet and pressured lifestyles.

Formulated for topical use, BetterYou Zechstein Magnesium commences absorption immediately when sprayed onto the skin. This essential mineral helps to promote overall wellbeing and relaxation.

Specifications

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Metabolics Ionic Iron

Iron is an essential mineral that contributes to normal energy production, normal functioning of the immune system, and contributes to normal cognitive health. Iron contributes to the formation of red blood cells that help transport oxygen around the body and also assists with the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

INGREDIENTS: Purified Water, Ferrous Sulphate, Citric Acid.

This is a highly absorbent form of liquid iron suitable for young and old alike that have difficulty swallowing capsules. Liquid iron does not appear to result in the common side effects of this compound, namely constipation.

Caution: Like all liquid iron supplements, Ionic Iron has the potential to stain teeth. To avoid the staining of teeth, use a dropper to place the liquid at the back of the tongue, away from the teeth, and wash down with water or juice.

Should you feel your teeth are stained by any liquid iron supplement, the stains are temporary and can often be removed by brushing with bicarbonate of soda.

If you have any concerns over the use of liquid iron supplements, consult your health care practitioner or consider an encapsulated supplement instead.

Iron is an essential mineral that contributes to normal energy production, normal functioning of the immune system, and contributes to normal cognitive health. Iron contributes to the formation of red blood cells that help transport oxygen around the body and also assists with the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

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CALCIUM IS A CRUCIAL ELEMENT IN THE HUMAN BODY. IT IS INVOLVED IN

• the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth
• muscle function
• neurotransmission
• blood clotting
• the metabolism of energy from food
• the normal functioning of enzymes important for digestion
• cell division

INGREDIENTS: Purified Water, Calcium Chloride.

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Metabolics Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin

Humans need 13 different vitamins to sustain life and health. If we do not take in enough of a particular vitamin our bodily supplies decrease and a deficiency ensues.
Of the 13 vitamins our bodies need, one is B12. It is unique because it is the only vitamin that cannot be obtained from plants or sunlight (as plants do not need B12, so do not produce or store it), it is produced by bacteria in the gut of animals and absorbed in the small intestine. Therefore to obtain B12 from the diet you need to eat animal products- meat, fish, or dairy products. However, even a diet high in these foods may not supply enough B12.

In fact, it is remarkably easy to become deficient in B12 as many people can neither absorb nor use B12.

Vegans and vegetarians are particularly prone to deficiency. The route that B12 takes from the mouth to the blood is complex and there can be problems at any point.

INGREDIENTS: Purified Water, Methylcobalamin

What does Vitamin B12 do?

• It contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• It contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
• It contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
• It contributes to normal red blood cell formation
• It has a role in the process of cell division
• It contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
• It contributes to normal psychological function
• It contributes to normal functioning of the immune system

Anybody at any age can become deficient but people may be at an increased risk if they are:

• Vegans and vegetarians
• Over 60
• Have eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia
• Take antacids or diabetes-related drugs that may interfere with B12 absorption
• Have a history of alcoholism
• Have a family history of pernicious anemia
• Are diagnosed with anemia
• Have Crohn?s disease, irritable bowel or any disease-causing malaborption of nutrients
• Have an autoimmune disease, type 1 diabetes, SLE, Addison?s disease
• Women with a history of infertility or multiple miscarriages
• Infants born to women or breastfed by women who are already deficient or at risk of B12 deficiency

All forms of B12 are stable when protected from the light. Light exposure cleaves the cyanide with the production of hydroxocobalamin. The B12’s have optimal stability at a PH4.00-4.5, even at higher temperatures.

In the presence of acid or alkaline mediators the presence of reducing agents such as ascorbic acid, the vitamin is destroyed to a greater extent.

It is therefore advisable that B12 is not to be taken with fruit juice.

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