What About Vitamin D?
Recent research indicates that adults, especially older adults, could benefit by taking more than 400 IU per day of Vitamin D. For this reason, the BodySMART Cellular Nutrition formulas provide 1,000 IU of vitamin D in the Bronze formula, 1,500 IU in the Silver, and 2,000 IU in the Gold formula, since research indicates that older people are more likely to have lower levels of this crucial compound in their bodies. Vitamin D is not only important for proper absorption of calcium and bone health, but also for maintaining healthy joints, a healthy cardiovascular system and healthy moods.
Full Spectrum Vitamin E
For many years, vitamin E has been defined as d-alpha tocopherol. The vitamin E complex as it exists in nature consists of four distinct but related molecules (isomers) designated alpha, beta, delta and gamma tocopherol. Recent scientific research has uncovered valuable properties of gamma tocopherol different from, yet complementary to, d-alpha tocopherol. Because Life Plus bases its formulating philosophy on nature, the BodySMART Cellular Nutrition formulas provide all four of the vitamin E isomers as they exist in nature.
Iodine and Selenium for Healthy Thyroid Function
Iodine is necessary for the body to make thyroid hormone, while selenium is necessary for proper function of the enzyme that converts thyroid hormone to its biologically active form.
Selenium May Reduce the Risk for Certain Forms of Cancer
Selenium is a mineral with antioxidant functions due to its role in promoting the proper function of enzymes that perform antioxidant function, such as glutathione peroxidase. Selenium is also essential for healthy immune function. All of the BodySMART Cellular Nutrition formulas contain more than the Daily Value for Selenium but do not exceed the Tolerable Upper Intake Level established by the National Academy of Sciences/Institute of Medicine. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, the FDA has determined this evidence is limited and not conclusive.
Chromium and Healthy Weight Management
The trace mineral Chromium plays an essential role in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Weight loss studies profiling body fat and lean body composition have shown that lean body mass lost during a weight-loss diet was restored by continuing to supplement chromium in the diet's maintenance phase. Suboptimal intakes of chromium, and increased losses of it due to high refined carbohydrate diets, are widespread in Western societies. A diet high in starch and sugar puts a heavy demand on the insulin system to handle the incoming carbohydrate load. That high insulin demand depletes chromium from the body.
All three of the BodySMART Cellular Nutrition formulas provide 600 mcg of chromium, both as the picolinate and the polynicotinate, among the best absorbed and most expensive forms of chromium supplements.
Boron: Little-known Trace Mineral of High Importance to Health
Boron is involved in the metabolic functions of many key nutrients, including calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin D. Boron exerts much of its influence by playing an integrative role in the areas of bone metabolism, joint health, mental acuity and proper functioning of hormones.
Dried fruits and nuts are the richest dietary sources of boron, but their content depends on the amount of boron in the soil where they were grown. Joint health is substantially better in areas of he world where boron intakes are between 3-10 mg per day than in areas of the world where boron intakes usually are 1.0 mg or less per day. All of the BodySMART Cellular Nutrition formulations provide at least 3 mg of boron in a daily serving. Boron appears to support bone health, as well as joint health.
Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin B-6: The "Homocysteine Trio"
Folic acid, vitamin B-12 and vitamin B-6 help lower homocysteine levels. All three of the BodySMART Cellular Nutrition Supplement formulations provide more than the Daily value for folic acid, vitamin B-12 and vitamin B-6.
Folic acid, vitamin B-12 and betaine are included in the BodySMART Cellular Nutrition formulas for their role in methylation reactions (essential to maintain healthy DNA), and for the role folic acid plays in maintaining and strengthening healthy chromosomes. Vitamin B-6 also supports amino acid metabolism in general. Vitamin B-12 and folic acid support healthy DNA synthesis and cell division as well.
Biotin: Little-Known Member of the B-Vitamin Family
Every cell of the body contains biotin which supports the health of hair, skin, nerves, sex glands and sebaceous glands. It is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and the synthesis of fatty acids.
Protection From Oxidative Stress: Supporting Healthy Mental Focus
Niacinamide, folic acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), beta-carotene, vitamin A and vitamin E are major protectors against oxidative stress. Studies indicate that, by maintaining diets high in such antioxidants, individuals can protect their brain cells against free radical attack, thus helping to retain mental focus, sharpness and acuity as they age.
Antioxidant Vitamins Also May Provide Cancer Protection
The BodySMART Cellular Nutrition formulas contain high levels of antioxidant vitamins. Some scientific evidence suggests consumption of antioxidant vitamins may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.
Powerful Phytonutrients From Green Tea and Weight Management
Green tea has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Green tea extract is rich in polyphenols (epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG), as well as caffeine, and may be useful in supporting a weight-loss program by increasing energy expenditure. A clinical study of healthy young men who routinely took two green tea capsules (containing 50 mg of caffeine and 90 mg EGCG) three times a day showed a significantly greater oxidation of fat and energy expenditure compared to those who took the same amount of caffeine alone or a placebo. Green tea extracts may also support cardiovascular health by maintaining cholesterol levels already in the normal range.
PHYTOZYME BASE
Men's Bronze Formula like the other Life Plus products are formulated in the proprietary Life Plus PhytoZyme base, which contains a unique blend of over thirty natural concentrates of numerous valuable phytonutrients from plants.
When you take Life Plus products, you receive the added benefit of many natural phytochemicals. Each formula contains these synergistic nutrients for the natural health supporting phytonutrients and other micronutrients they contain.
HOW TO TAKE Men's Bronze Formula
Two tablets a day.
