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• Bone Support Pro

• Cool Relax Pro

• Kids Pro

• Stress Control Pro

• Big Kids Pro

• CoQmelt

• Joint Health Pro

• Cardio Pro

• Multi Pro

• Omega Balance Pro

• Biotic Pro

• Protein Pro Vanilla

• Protein Pro Chocolate

• Pro Greens

• Digest Pro

• Naturally Lean Pro

• Sleep Like a Pro

$22.68

Bone Support Pro
Bone Support Pro tablets provide 750 mg of elemental calcium from a calcium citrate/ascorbate complex, together with significant amounts of magnesium from an aspartate/ascorbate complex, as well as vitamin D-3. Other nutrients are also included to assist the body in maintaining healthy bone structure.

FUNCTIONS
The adult human body contains approximately 1,200 g of calcium, about 99% of which is present in the skeleton, and 20-30 g of magnesium with about 60% located in bone. Bone is constantly turning over, a continuous process of formation and resorption. In children and adolescents, the rate of formation of bone mineral predominates over the rate of resorption. In later life, resorption predominates over formation. Therefore, in normal aging, there is a grad-ual loss of bone.Intestinal calcium absorption ranges from 15 to 75% of ingested calcium. Vitamin D is a key regulatory hormone for calcium and bone metabolism. Adequate vitamin D sta-tus is essential for ensuring normal calcium absorption and maintenance of healthy calcium plasma levels. Magnesium absorption is independent of vitamin D status and ranges from 30 to 60% of ingested magnesium.Osteoporosis, a condition of reduced bone mineral density that can increase risk of fractures, affects a large propor-tion of the elderly in developed countries. Caucasian and Asian women typically have low peak bone densities, and therefore, are at the greatest risk of developing osteoporo-sis. It is generally accepted that obtaining enough dietary calcium throughout life can signi€cantly decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis. Among other factors, such as regular exercise, gender and race, calcium supplementa-tion during childhood and adolescence appears to be a prerequisite for maintaining adequate bone density later in life. But even elderly osteoporotic patients can bene€t signi€cantly from supplementation with dietary calcium. Bone Support Pro provides a highly bene€cial source of dietary calcium together with other nutrients that assist in the maintenance of healthy bone structure and function. For example, boron affects the composition, structure, and strength of bone. It appears to be necessary for calcium and magnesium absorption, their adequate renal reab-sorption, and their incorporation into the bone matrix. Bo-ron is absorbed at about 90% ef€ciency and is rapidly distributed among the tissues.

INDICATIONS
Bone Support Pro may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to increase their intake of calcium and other nutritional factors for maintaining good bone health.

$17.58

Cool Relax Pro
Cool Relax Pro, provided by HVL, Inc, is an external pain relieving gel for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains.

FUNCTIONS
Cool Relax Pro is specially formulated to provide temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with simple backache, arthritis, sprains, bruises and strains. Applied directly to the skin, it provides a cooling sensation that helps reduce general soreness and discomfort.

$23.18

Kids Pro
Kids Pro is a great tasting, chewable multiple vitamin-mineral-trace element supplement designed for children ages four and up. The unique teddy bear shaped Kids Pro chewable tablets provide 27 vitamins, minerals and trace elements in bioavailable forms and nutritionally meaning-ful amounts. Kids Pro is more than just another children’s multivitamin-mineral supplement. Research shows that above RDA amounts of many vitamins may have signi€cant positive effects on the structure and function of growing bodies. Compared to major brands of children’s chewable multi-vitamins, the convenient chewable tablets of Kids Pro pro-vide several times the levels of the important antioxidant vitamins C and E. Kids Pro also delivers signi€cantly more than the levels of most B-vitamins of brand-name vitamins, and provides easily absorbable calcium and magnesium, as well as a full spectrum of bioavailable trace elements. In fact, Kids Pro is one of the most complete children’s chewable multivitamin/mineral formulas on the market. In contrast to typical children’s vitamins, vitamin D is inten-tionally kept low, because it can be potentially toxic in high amounts, and regular diets already provide generous amounts of vitamin D. Kids Pro uses only the purest, most hypoallergenic ingredients and contains no arti€cial col-ors, avors or preservatives.

FUNCTIONS
Studies show that a high percentage of children in North America and other developed countries eat less than the minimum daily allowance of many essential nutrients. Ad-equate amounts and proper balance of these nutrients are needed not only for maintaining good health, but also for satisfying the special nutritional demands of growth and development during childhood. Kids Pro has been careful-ly designed and formulated to contain the right proportions of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements without danger of toxic build-up and without side effects. Each ingredient is selected in consideration of its absorbability, competitive relationship with other nutrients, taste, allergenic potential, and long-term safety.

$17.58

Stress Control Pro
Stress Control Pro tablets contain extracts of valerian root (Valeriana of€cianalis) and passionower (Passiora incarnata), as well as magnesium gluconate, useful for tension and insomnia.

FUNCTIONS
Stress Control Pro contains two herbal extracts that are known to provide a relaxing effect that may be helpful in alleviating the mental tension that contributes to insomnia.Valerian root has been used since antiquity to relieve emotional stress associated with fear or anger. As a non-narcotic herbal relaxant, valerian root extract can act as an effective food supplement that promotes restful sleep. As a muscle relaxant, valerian root may be helpful in relieving the dysfunction that contributes to neck and shoulder tension, muscle spasms, and menstrual discomfort. Valerian root’s effectiveness as a relaxing agent is thought to be due to its content of the valpotriates, i.e. valtrate and isovaltrate. A study of 23 insomniac outpatients at a large clinical hospital showed that most study patients felt that the herb was moderately to extremely helpful for their insomnia. Another study of valerian root’s relaxing properties with 99 subjects indicated that there was no negative impact on alertness and concentration the morning after a single or repeated adminstrations of 600 mg of valerian extract.Passionower (Passiora incarnata) has also been used for many years as a natural relaxant. Central American natives used it to sooth overactive nerves, as a treatment for insomnia and hysteria. Some suggest its use for a variety of conditions, including insomnia, as well as dysmenorrhea and muscle spasms.Passionower’s active ingredients are thought to include the pyrone derivative maltol, as well as the avonoids, orientin, isoorientin, vitexin and chrysin.Some have suggested that the two herbs, valerian and passionower, may act synergistically, one to support normal sleep patterns and the other to support stress and healthy relaxation.

INDICATIONS
Stress Control Pro tablets may be a useful dietary supplement for individuals who wish to relieve the tension that prevents them from sleeping normally.

$29.98

Big Kids Pro
Big Kids Pro, provided by Douglas Laboratories®, is unique vitamin-mineral-trace element supplement designed for children ages ten and up. The easy-to-swallow, smaller capsules provide over 30 vitamins, minerals, trace elements and other nutrients in bioavailable forms and nutritionally meaningful amounts.

FUNCTIONS
Studies show that a high percentage of children in North America and other developed countries eat less than the minimum daily allowance of many essential nutrients. Adequate amounts and proper balance of these nutrients are needed not only for maintaining good health, but also for satisfying the special nutritional demands of growth and development during childhood. Big Kids Pro? has been carefully designed and formulated to contain the right proportions of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements without danger of toxic build-up and without side effects. Each ingredient is selected in consideration of its absorbability, competitive relationship with other nutrients, allergenic potential, and long-term safety.

$36.68

CoQmelt Pro
CoQmelt Pro supplies 100 mg of Coenzyme Q10 in a natural orange avored, fast-melting tablet. CoQmelt Pro’s patented delivery system – a tablet that melts on the tongue virtually in seconds – has been shown to absorb faster than other Coenzyme Q10 products currently available. Best of all, CoQmelt Pro contains no sugar, arti€cial colors or avors and is suitable for vegetarians.

FUNCTIONSCoenzyme Q10 (or ubiquinone) is an important rate-limiting nutrient that is a cofactor in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, the biochemical pathway in cellular respiration from which adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and metabolic energy is derived. Since nearly all cellular activities are dependent upon energy, Coenzyme Q10 is essential for the health of all human tissues and organs.Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally-occurring antioxidant nutrient which retards free radical formation in biological systems. Coenzyme Q10 resembles vitamin E and vitamin K in chemical structure. Biochemically, it functions much like vitamin E in that it participates in antioxidant and free radical reactions. Healthy humans who consume a well-balanced diet have the ability to synthesize Coenzyme Q10. Unhealthy individuals and those on an inadequate diet may not synthesize Coenzyme Q10 in suf€cient quantity. According to Dr. Karl Folkers and other experts, humans can biosynthesize Coenzyme Q10 from tyrosine or phenylalanine and mevalonic acid, which are small molecules abundant in the body. This is a complex biochemical process that requires 15 separate steps and many enzymes, coenzymes, vitamins and minerals. Only by such a process can the respiratory chain receive proper levels of Coenzyme Q10. Thus, the biosynthesis of Coenzyme Q10 in the human body requires a good diet – one that is high in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrient factors. It has been shown by the NHANES studies that many Americans do not have an adequate diet. Rather, their intake of most water soluble vitamins, vitamin A and some minerals and trace elements is insuf€cient. Many of these nutrients are essential for the biosynthesis of Coenzyme Q10. In addition, it has been shown that in disease states, nutrients from food sources may not necessarily be absorbed or available. According to some experts, Coenzyme Q10 should be considered an essential nutrient, as it is well established that Coenzyme Q10 is essential for the health of every cell in the human body.Numerous studies indicate Coenzyme Q10 also plays an important role in the maintenance of the entire cardiovascular system. Supplementation with Coenzyme Q10 in patients has shown to be useful for the maintenance of healthy blood pressure. Coenzyme Q10 is also important for the maintenance of blood vessels and heart muscle function. In addition, people taking statin drugs can develop de€ciencies in Coenzyme Q10 and may require supplementation.

$36.68

Joint Health Pro
Joint Health Pro contains a synergistic combination of glucosamine, chondroitin, methylsulfonylmethane(MSM®), and astaxanthin. Glucosamine HCl is a well-absorbed source of glucosamine, an important precursor for the synthesis and maintenance of connective tissues. Chondroitin sulfate also supports formation of connective tissues, primarily joint cartilage, and helps protect existing cartilage. MSM®, a derivative of DMSO, is a naturally occurring compound of biologically available sulfur. Astaxanthin is a natural carotenoid that can help modulate the body’s normal inammatory response.

FUNCTIONS
Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar found ubiquitously in glycoproteins and glycosaminoglycans. Glycosaminoglycans, formerly named mucopolysaccharides, are an integral component of all connective tissues. Connective tissue, a €brous type of body tissue, has various functions. It supports and connects internal organs (ligaments), forms bone, cartilage, and the walls of blood vessels, attaches muscles to bones (tendons), and replaces tissues that have been damaged following injury. Chondroitin sulfate, a glycosaminoglycan formed in the body, is also used for the synthesis and maintenance of connective tissue, primarily within the cartilage matrix. In addition, chondroitin sulfate protects existing cartilage by reducing water loss from the matrix and by inhibiting the enzymatic breakdown of the cartilage. Sulfur is an indispensable element in human nutrition. As part of the amino acids methionine and cysteine, sulfur is required for the structural integrity and function of almost every protein in the body, including enzymes, serum proteins, and the keratin of skin, hair, and nails. Taurine, another sulfur-containing amino acid is known for its role in bile salt synthesis, cell membrane stability, neuronal excitability and the regulation of osmotic pressure. Sulfur is also an essential element for the glycosaminoglycans of connective tissues and cartilage, and assumes a major role in detoxi€cation as part of the hepatic sulfur conjugation pathways. Proper detoxi€cation of xenobiotics, such as phenols, and many endogenous and foreign food- or air-borne compounds depends on an adequate supply of biologically active sulfur. Dietary MSM serves as a versatile donor of metabolically FUNCTIONSGlucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar found ubiquitously in glycoproteins and glycosaminoglycans. Glycosaminoglycans, formerly named mucopolysaccharides, are an integral component of all connective tissues. Connective tissue, a €brous type of body tissue, has various functions. It supports and connects internal organs (ligaments), forms bone, cartilage, and the walls of blood vessels, attaches muscles to bones (tendons), and replaces tissues that have been damaged following injury. Chondroitin sulfate, a glycosaminoglycan formed in the body, is also used for the synthesis and maintenance of connective tissue, primarily within the cartilage matrix. In addition, chondroitin sulfate protects existing cartilage by reducing water loss from the matrix and by inhibiting the enzymatic breakdown of the cartilage. Sulfur is an indispensable element in human nutrition. As part of the amino acids methionine and cysteine, sulfur is required for the structural integrity and function of almost every protein in the body, including enzymes, serum proteins, and the keratin of skin, hair, and nails. Taurine, another sulfur-containing amino acid is known for its role in bile salt synthesis, cell membrane stability, neuronal excitability and the regulation of osmotic pressure. Sulfur is also an essential element for the glycosaminoglycans of connective tissues and cartilage, and assumes a major role in detoxi€cation as part of the hepatic sulfur conjugation pathways. Proper detoxi€cation of xenobiotics, such as phenols, and many endogenous and foreign food- or air-borne compounds depends on an adequate supply of biologically active sulfur. Dietary MSM serves as a versatile donor of metabolically

$36.68

Cardio Pro
Cardio Pro continues Douglas Laboratories’ tradition of providing unique, exclusive and scienti€cally substantiated products to health professionals. Cardio Pro supplies Sytrinol™ (a patented combination of polymethoxylated avones from citrus fruit and tocotrienols from palm), plant sterols, and standardized pomegranate extract to help support cardiovascular health and cholesterol metabolism.

FUNCTIONS
Sytrinol™ A unique and powerful ingredient for maintaining cholesterol health The healthful effects of both bioavonoids as well as tocotrienols have been recognized for years. Sytrinol provides a patented and well-researched combination of avonoids derived from the peel of tangerines and tocotrienols derived palm. Within the peel of certain fruits, compounds belonging to a class of avonoids called polymethoxylated avones can be found. These compounds are similar in structure to avones, but contain additional methyl groups on their ring structure, giving them the name polymethoxylated avones – also known as PMFs. The primary PMFs present in Sytrinol are nobiletin and tangeretin. Science on PMFs dates back to the 1960s and covers both their antioxidant as well as their anti-inammatory actions. Speci€cally, with respect to cholesterol metabolism, PMFs have been shown to decrease apolipoprotein B, the structural protein needed for the synthesis of LDL-cholesterol. Nobiletin and tangeretin have also been shown to decrease diacylglycerol acetyl transferase, an enzyme in the liver involved in the synthesis of triglycerides. In addition to PMFs, Sytrinol contains tocotrienols derived from palm. Tocotrienols, a group of compounds belonging to the vitamin E family, have also been studied over the years for their ability to act as antioxidants and to help support cardiovascular health. Tocotrienols have been shown to inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, the hepatic enzyme responsible for the rate limiting step in the synthesis of cholesterol. Consequently, the combined action of the PMFs and tocotrienols contained in Sytrinol results in a powerful synergistic action to support cardiovascular health. This effect has been con€rmed in both animal as well as human studies. In human clinical studies, Sytrinol given at a dose of 150 mg twice daily (daily dose of 300 mg) to hypercholesterolemic subjects for 4 weeks resulted in average reductions of total cholesterol by 20-24%, LDL-cholesterol by 19-22 %, and triglycerides by 24-28%. Additionally, the LDL/HDL ratio was signi€cantly improved. Larger and longer follow up studies involving 120 hypercholesterolemic subjects supplemented for 12 weeks have yielded similar €ndings.

$29.98

Multi Pro
Multi Pro, provided by Douglas Laboratories®, is a comprehensive, highly concentrated vitamin/mineral/trace element supplement containing 28 essential nutritional ingredients. Like Douglas Laboratories’ Basic Preventive® supplements, Multi Pro is a potent antioxidant formula with natural beta-carotene (from D. salina) and natural vitamin E; a high-potency B-complex supplement; a signi€cant source of bioavailable calcium and magnesium; and an iron-free, full-spectrum mineral and trace element supplement.Multi Pro does not contain vitamin K, thus making it a safe choice for individuals on anticoagulant medication who may wish to avoid additional vitamin K intake.Multi Pro uses only the purest, most hypoallergenic ingredients and contains no yeast; corn; wheat; sugar or other sweeteners; arti€cial colors, avors or preservatives. Every batch is expiration dated to guarantee a minimum of 100% of label claim for all ingredients up to the date printed on the label.

FUNCTIONS
Studies show that a high percentage of adults and children in North America and other developed countries eat less than the minimum daily allowance of 10 or more essential nutrients. Adequate amounts and proper balance of these nutrients are needed not only for maintaining good health, but also for the dietary management and prevention of chronic diseases.Multi Pro has been carefully developed to contain the right proportions of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements without danger of toxic build-up and without side effects. Each ingredient is selected in consideration of its absorbability, competitive relationship with other nutrients, allergenic potential, and long-term safety. Beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and B-complex vitamins are included in high-potency amounts because of the vital roles they play in antioxidant protection, energy production and maintenance of healthy blood cells, nervous system, hormonal balance, and more. Minerals and trace elements are provided in their safest and most bioavailable forms, such as Albion® amino acid chelates and other scienti€cally validated and clinically superior forms.

$22.68

Omega Balance Pro
Omega Balance Pro is a combination of nutritionally important, synergistically acting fatty acids: the omega-3 fatty acids from cold water marine €sh (eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA; and docosahexaenoic acid, DHA), the omega-6 gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) from borage seed oil, and the omega-9 oleic acid from olive oil.

FUNCTIONS
Typical diets in developed countries deliver large amounts of saturated fatty acids and the polyunsaturated omega-6 linoleic and arachidonic acids, but often not enough of the omega-3 and omega-9 fatty acids. Similar fatty acid imbalances can be the result of consuming very low fat diets. Diets high in linoleic acid (omega-6) and low in omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to promote the formation of pro-inammatory immune mediators, the 2-series prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, whereas diets high in omega-3 fatty acids (€sh oil, ax seed oil) enhance the formation of anti-inammatory prostaglandins of the 1 and 3 series. The omega-6 gamma-linolenic acid (GLA from borage seed oil) is thought to downregulate the pro-inammatory actions of excessive dietary linoleic acid. GLA and the omega-3 fatty acids appear to act synergistically in balancing normal immune function. Thus, a balanced dietary intake of all of these fatty acids appears to be necessary to maintain a normal immune response during inammation. The omega-3 fatty acids also have important functions for visual acuity and possibly in maintaining normal blood lipoprotein levels.Omega Balance Pro serves as a pure, natural source of nutritionally bene€cial fatty acids that are often hard to obtain from the diet. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) from €sh oil, the synergistic GLA from borage seed oil, and omega-9 oleic acid from olive oil, Omega Balance Pro helps restore balanced fatty acid nutrition. The formula also provides those nutrients that are needed to properly metabolize these fatty acids: niacin, zinc, and vitamins B6, C and E.

$36.68

Biotic Pro
Biotic Pro provides a premiere probiotic combination, including Saccharomyces boulardii, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and L. bi€dus, in an easy to swallow vegetarian capsule.

FUNCTIONS
Oral supplements of live, bene€cial intestinal micro organisms for nutritional health and well being are known as probiotics. Probiotic dietary lactobacilli colonize the intestinal tract, depending on the speci€c bacterium-to-host af€nity. Bacteria are continually in competition for colonization space. The original bacterial colonies have an advantage over transient bacteria. Nevertheless, the composition of the intestinal microora is dynamic and constantly changing.If harmful organisms proliferate, as in the case of diarrheal or fungal infections (e.g. Candida albicans), the equilibrium is disturbed, and it becomes dif€cult even for indigenous bacteria to maintain their necessary territory to colonize the intestine. Antibiotics tend to kill off both bene€cial and harmful bacteria, and thus may disturb the normal, healthy balance of intestinal microorganisms. Saccharomyces boulardii is nonpathogenic yeast that can provide important gastrointestinal support. Research studies have indicated that S.boulardii may work by modulating the body’s immune response, thus helping to improve the resistance to enteropathogenic bacteria.When potent probiotic supplements, such as Biotic Pro, are supplied regularly, chances are greatly increased for establishing and maintaining a healthy population of bene€cial intestinal microorganisms. Once established, a normal intestinal microora rich in friendly organisms creates unfavorable conditions for the settlement of pathogenic microorganisms.

INDICATIONS
Biotic Pro capsules may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to support their intestinal microora with meaningful amounts of bene€cial microorganisms.

$36.68

Protein Pro Vanilla
Protein Pro Vanilla powder, can be reconstituted into a delicious, vanilla bean avored, nutritionally forti€ed protein drink that is a rich source of all the indispensable amino acids essential to health, as well as 25% of the nutrition provided by Douglas Laboratories’ Ultra Preventive® III, a multi-vitamin/mineral dietary supplement. Protein Pro Vanilla’s source of protein is from yellow peas, a low allergenic source that contains no genetically modi€ed plant tissue and is pesticide, lactose and gluten free. Protein Pro Vanilla beverage powder also provides a signi€cant amount of the prebiotic fructooligosaccharide (FOS).

FUNCTIONS
The dietary protein provided by Protein Pro Vanilla supplies essential amino acids that participate in all of the body’s metabolic and physiologic systems including the intestine, skeletal muscle, and the cardiovascular, nervous, and immune systems. Protein turnover in these systems is continuous and can be substantial. The dynamics of this constant degradation and resynthesis demand a daily supply of dietary protein and their constituent amino acids. Essential or indispensable dietary amino acids must be supplied by the diet as they are not made de novo by the body.Recent analyses of the dietary protein needs of people suggest that age and activity level may inuence protein requirement for optimum health. For example, elderly adults may have a signi€cantly higher protein requirement than that of young adults. This requirement may be as high as 1.0 g protein per kg body weight per day, or 25% more than that suggested for a young adult. This higher requirement may derive from a lower ef€ciency of protein utilization in advancing age, despite the associated decrease in muscle mass. Failure to meet these increased protein needs may negatively affect an individual’s immuno-competence and recovery from medical complications.Some scientists have also suggested that increased protein synthesis follows prolonged exercise. Athletes competing in body building or endurance sports may require signi€cantly more protein that the normal requirement.Protein Pro Vanilla contains BeFlora Plus™, a prebiotic soluble dietary €ber fructooligosaccharide (FOS). This dietary €ber passes through the small intestine into the colon without being digested or absorbed. Once in the colon, FOS selectively supports healthy levels of bene€cial bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bi€dobacteria, and other gram-positive, acid-producing bacteria. This in turn creates a slightly acidic environment in the colon that is inhospitable to potentially harmful bacteria and other microorganisms, such as E. coli, and Clostridium species. Protein Pro Vanilla can help satisfy the body’s need for not only the indispensable amino acids, but also for the essential nutrients needed for optimum structure and function of all the body’s systems.

INDICATIONS
Protein Pro Vanilla powder is a healthful nutritionally forti€ed protein supplement for individuals who wish to increase their intake of protein, essential nutrients, and prebiotics in the form of a delicious beverage.

$36.68

Protein Pro Chocolate
Protein Pro Chocolate powder, can be reconstituted into a delicious, chocolate almond avored, nutritionally forti€ed protein drink that is a rich source of all the indispensable amino acids essential to health, as well as 25% of the nutrition provided by Douglas Laboratories’ Ultra Preventive® III, a multi-vitamin/mineral dietary supplement. Protein Pro Chocolate’s source of protein is from yellow peas, a low allergenic source that contains no genetically modi€ed plant tissue and is pesticide, lactose and gluten free. Protein Pro Chocolate beverage powder also provides a signi€cant amount of the prebiotic fructooligosaccharide (FOS).

FUNCTIONS
The dietary protein provided by Protein Pro Chocolate supplies essential amino acids that participate in all of the body’s metabolic and physiologic systems including the intestine, skeletal muscle, and the cardiovascular, nervous, and immune systems. Protein turnover in these systems is continuous and can be substantial. The dynamics of this constant degradation and resynthesis demand a daily supply of dietary protein and their constituent amino acids. Essential or indispensable dietary amino acids must be supplied by the diet as they are not made de novo by the body.Recent analyses of the dietary protein needs of people suggest that age and activity level may inuence protein requirement for optimum health. For example, elderly adults may have a signi€cantly higher protein requirement than that of young adults. This requirement may be as high as 1.0 g protein per kg body weight per day, or 25% more than that suggested for a young adult. This higher requirement may derive from a lower ef€ciency of protein utilization in advancing age, despite the associated decrease in muscle mass. Failure to meet these increased protein needs may negatively affect an individual’s immuno-competence and recovery from medical complications.Some scientists have also suggested that increased protein synthesis follows prolonged exercise. Athletes competing in body building or endurance sports may require signi€cantly more protein that the normal requirement.Protein Pro Chocolate contains BeFlora Plus™, a prebiotic soluble dietary €ber fructooligosaccharide (FOS). This dietary €ber passes through the small intestine into the colon without being digested or absorbed. Once in the colon, FOS selectively supports healthy levels of bene€cial bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bi€dobacteria, and other gram-positive, acid-producing bacteria. This in turn creates a slightly acidic environment in the colon that is inhospitable to potentially harmful bacteria and other microorganisms, such as E. coli, and Clostridium species. Protein Pro Chocolate can help satisfy the body’s need for not only the indispensable amino acids, but also for the essential nutrients needed for optimum structure and function of all the body’s systems.

INDICATIONS
Protein Pro Chocolate powder is a healthful nutritionally forti€ed protein supplement for individuals who wish to increase their intake of protein, essential nutrients, and prebiotics in the form of a delicious beverage.

$30.78

Pro Greens
Pro Greens, is a concentrated, all-natural blend of premium grass and vegetable powders.

FUNCTIONS
Pro Greens provides a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, essential amino acids, and other important phytonutrients. Gluten-free grasses and several varieties of microalgae supply chlorophyll, carotenes, B-vitamins, and trace elements. Flavonoid-rich plants and other nutrient-dense foods offer a variety of additional bene€ts, including antioxidant activity.

INDICATIONS
Pro Greens may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to supplement their diet with this concentrated phytonutrient blend of grasses, vegetables and botanicals. FORMULA (#7715)1 servinf(approximately 2 level tablespoons) contain:Proprietary Blend 17gProviding: Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Alfalfa, Chlor

$22.68

Digest Pro
Digest Pro is a natural pancreatic enzyme supplement formula providing 600 mg of quadruple strength pancreatin, which is equivalent to 2,400 mg of regular USP pancreatin. Digest Pro tablets are enteric coated.

FUNCTIONS
The pancreas supplies the major digestive enzymes which catalyze the breakdown of fats, carbohydrates and protein, so that the breakdown products can be absorbed in the upper small intestine. Although fat digestion starts in the mouth with salivary lipase, most fat triglycerides are digested by pancreatic lipase, which is secreted by the exocrine pancreas into the duodenum. Pancreatic lipase separates triglycerides into monoglycerides and free fatty acids, which are ef€ciently absorbed in the upper small intestine. Some carbohydrate digestion takes place in the mouth by salivary amylase, but pancreatic amylase is the major carbohydrate-digesting enzyme. It breaks down starches into maltose and maltotriose, which are further hydrolyzed into glucose by the disaccharidases of the mucosal cells, and then absorbed. Protein digestion is initiated in the stomach by pepsin and hydrochloric acid, which denature and divide large proteins into smaller polypeptides. The pancreatic proteinases, trypsin and chymotrypsin, break down these polypeptides into free amino acids, and di- or tri-peptides, which are directly absorbed by the intestinal mucosa. Digest Pro provides high levels of catalytically active pancreatic enzymes which are speci€c for fats, carbohydrates and proteins.

INDICATIONS
Digest Pro tablets may be a useful nutritional adjunct for individuals who wish to supplement their diets with pancreatic lipase, protease and amylase.

$25.18

Naturally Lean Pro
Naturally Lean Pro, manufactured by Douglas Laboratories, is a dietary supplement providing (-)hydroxycitric acid from standardized Garcinia cambogia extract, niacin-bound chromium, and a special formula of traditional Chinese herbs.

FUNCTIONS
Naturally Lean Pro delivers a unique combination of key dietary factors that provide support during sensible weight management programs, such as those involving consistent, moderate dietary restriction and regular exercise. (-)Hydroxycitric Acid. Each tablet of Naturally Lean Pro provides 250 mg of (-) hydroxycitric acid from 500 mg of a high-quality, standardized Garcinia cambogia extract. This natural extract comes from a tropical fruit grown in several Asian rain forest areas. Research shows that (-)hydroxy-citric acid helps maintain a healthy balance of hepatic lipogenesis and gluconeogenesis, thus preventing excessive conversion of glucose from dietary carbohydrate into body fat. Further, research indicates that (-)hydroxycitric acid plays an important role in the regulation of normal appetite. Unlike many commonly used diet ingredients, (-)hydroxy-citric acid is not a central nervous stimulant, and will not lead to side effects such as insomnia, nervousness, depression, hypertension, rapid heart rate, addiction, or withdrawal symptoms.Chromium. This essential trace mineral potentiates insulin action and thus inuences carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. In its biologically active form, sometimes called glucose tolerance factor (GTF) from brewer’s yeast, chromium is associated with nicotinic acid (vitamin B3). Chromium polynicotinate closely resembles the brewer’s yeast GTF in both biological activity and chemical composition as it also contains chromium associated with nicotinic acid. Chromium polynicotinate is yeast-free and has documented high bioavailability. The typical dietary chromium intake in the U.S. can vary considerably depending on eating habits. Most self-selected diets contain less than 50 mcg per day, which is below the minimum of the Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake established by the National Research Council, Food and Nutrition Board.Chinese Herbal Formula. Naturally Lean Pro includes a unique formulation of €ve high quality traditional Chinese herbs that work in synergy with the main ingredients, (-) hydroxycitric acid and chromium. The herbal formula was expertly developed exclusively for Douglas Laboratories, and each herbal ingredient has a long history of use dating back many hundreds or even thousands of years. Collectively, the herbal formula supports normal digestive function as well as the body’s natural detoxi€cation processes by the liver and kidneys.

INDICATIONS
Naturally Lean Pro may be taken as a dietary supplement for individuals who wish to support sensible weight management. * Citrimax brand of (-)hydroxycitric acid from 500 mg standardized Garcinia cambogia extract.** ChromeMate® brand of niacin-bound GTF chromium, U.S. patent # 4,923,855.Citrimax® and C

$39.94

Sleep Like a Pro
Sleep Like a Pro, provided by Douglas Laboratories®, is a proprietary blend of Magnolia of€cinalis and Ziziphus spinosa, as well as a synergistic herbal blend, speci€cally designed to promote healthy sleep and support the body’s normal nocturnal rhythms during stress.*

FUNCTIONS
For many individuals, the hectic pace of a Western lifestyle, lack of exercise and poor eating habits can lead to sub-optimal health. Often, these same individuals do not receive enough sleep at night. The vast majority of health care providers now recommend that individuals receive at least 7-8 hours of sleep.* This lack of sleep has been shown in studies to be a major cause of elevation of stress (cortisol) and appetite (ghrelin) hormones, which is thought to lead to a further progression of poor sleep and eating habits. These poor habits may be part of the factors that determine weight gain, cardiovascular €tness, mental alertness, immune health and other important indicators of optimal health and wellbeing.*Sleep Like a Pro is designed to support healthy sleep patterns and help normalize stress hormones, thus leading to better sleep and relaxation patterns. The main ingredients of Sleep Like a Pro, Magnolia and Ziziphus, have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for hundreds of years and are well regarded for their roles in stress management.* In one clinical trial testing Sleep Like a Pro in adults, 87% of the participants agreed with the statements “Sleep Like a Pro helps you relax” “Sleep Like a Pro reduces fatigue due to lack of sleep” and “Sleep Like a Prol allows you to wake up feeling refreshed.”* In the same clinical trial, 83% of the participants agreed with the statement that “Sleep Like a Pro helps insure a sound night’s sleep.” In a second clinical trial, over 87% of the participants agreed with the same aforementioned statements.* In addition to Seditol®, chamomile, lemon balm and passion ower are included for the relaxing properties they can provide to assist the body’s requirement for a restful night’s sleep.

INDICATIONS
Sleep Like a Pro may be a useful dietary adjunct for individuals wishing to support normal sleep patterns and help reduce stress-induced sleeplessness.FORMULA (#99446)1 vegetarian capsule contains:Seditol® (a proprietary blend of Magnolia of€cinalis[bark] and Ziziphus spinosa[seed]) 365mgProprietary Blend 25mgChamomile (ower), Passion ower (aerial parts and lemon balm (aerial parts) Sleep Like a Pro is a registered trademark of NPI, LLC.