Solgar Earth Source Multi-Nutrient

There are multivitamins and then there are multivitamins. Solgar Earth Source Multi-Nutrient must be one of the most complete whole food multis on the face of the planet. This multivitamin formula includes whole food concentrates from some of the most nutritionally potent plant foods on earth. These include foods that are bursting with bioflavonoids, chlorophyll, enzymes, carotenoids, nucleic acids and cell salts. The synergistic formula provides antioxidants as well as beneficial phytonutrients.

                                 Who should take it?

Solgar recommends that Solgar Earth Source Multi-Nutrient Tablets are designed for men and women who want to achieve the benefits associated with a multivitamin containing whole food concentrates. Just what "whole food concentrates" are you can see below but there isn't any ingredient which seem to be lacking. This multivitamin is favoured by my daughter who is a young, very active young lady who eats well but nevertheless feels the extra health insurance it provides prevents her from becoming run-down.

Free from
They are Free of yeast, soy and dairy products and are formulated without the use of artificial preservatives, flavours or colours. They are also suitable for vegans.

What are its key features?
Three-a-day formula
All essential vitamins and minerals
B complex
Multi-chelated minerals
Non-constipating iron
Bioflavonoids
Digestive aids
Nutritional factors
Wholefood base and herbal base

How do you take it?
As a food supplement for adults, three (3) tablets daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed directions for use.

What are its Ingredients?
Three (3) tablets provide:
Vitamin C [as calcium ascorbate] 1000 mg
Spirulina powder 1000 mg
Calcium
[as carbonate, ascorbate, citrate] 250 mg
Magnesium [as oxide, citrate] 125 mg
Vitamin E [250 IU, as d-alpha tocopheryl
succinate] 168 mg
Barley Grass Powder 110 mg
Iron [as bisglycinate†] 18 mg
Chlorella Powder [as broken cell wall] 100 mg
Wheat Grass Powder 100 mg
Flaxseed [Linseed] Oil Powder 100 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoids [as prep.] 10 mg
Natural Source Betacarotene [as prep.] 5.4 mg
Providing other carotenoids 14 μg
Zinc [as picolinate] 15 mg
Choline [as Bitartrate] 21 mg
Siberian Ginseng Root Powder 50 mg
Rutin [from Dimorphandra mollis pods] 50 mg
Borage Seed Oil Powder 50 mg
Sunflower Seed Oil Powder 50 mg
Active Herb Powdered Base
[Echinacea purpurea root, Milk Thistle Seed,
Ginger Root, Cayenne Fruit] 33 mg
Glycine 45 mg
Boron [as sodium borate, citric acid] 1 mg
Manganese [as gluconate] 4 mg
Thiamin [Vitamin B1, as thiamine mononitrate] 25 mg
Pantothenic Acid [Vitamin B5, as
calcium pantothenate] 25 mg
Iodine [as potassium iodide prep.] 150 μg
Vitamin B6 [as pyridoxine hydrochloride] 25mg**
Niacin [Vitamin B3, as niacinamide] 25 mg
Vitamin B12 [as cobalamin prep.] 240 μg
Riboflavin [Vitamin B2,
as Riboflavin - 5 - phosphate] 27.5 mg
Quercetin Dihydrate 25 mg
Apple Pectin 25 mg
Oat Fibre Powder 25 mg
Inositol 25 mg
Betaine Hydrochloride [from beet molasses] 20 mg
Papain [from papaya-2000 USP units/g] 20 mg
Bromelain Powder [from pineapple-2000GDU/g] 20 mg
Hesperidin [as prep., from orange] 3.5 mg
Vitamin D [400 IU, as D2 prep.] 10 μg
Biotin [as prep.] 48 μg
Chlorophyll Powder [from seaweed] 4 mg
L-Glutathione 5 mg
Lipase 5 mg
Amylase 5 mg
Selenium [as selenomethionine] 24 μg
Folic Acid [as prep.] 400 μg
Copper [as gluconate] 480 μg
Cellulase 2.5 mg
Chromium [as picolinate] 90 μg
Colour: copper complexes of chlorophyllins

Other Information
Made from vegetable stearic acid.

†
Fully reacted chelates Albion process patent No. 4,599,152 Chelazomes
††
Unique form of chelated iron [iron bisglycinate] formulated for maximum absorption without gastrointestinal irritation or the constipating effects that often accompany iron supplementation. Albion process patent No. 4,599,152 Chelazomes

Tableted with these natural ingredients:
microcrystalline cellulose,
hydroxypropyl cellulose,
silicon dioxide,
magnesium stearate**,
stearic acid**, cellulose gum,
hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose,
anthocyanins
(from grapeskin),
titanium dioxide,
vegetable glycerin.

Caution
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product.

To buy Solgar multivitamins, click on the following link: Solgar Health Store.  Or you can visit us at Elixirhealth.co.uk, where you can see our full range of multivitamins, including Solgar's. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor, you an telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information.

WHY TAKE A MULTIVITAMIN?

If you have a well-balanced diet, multivitamins are unnecessary, right? Well, actually, no. Not for most of us. First of all, a multivitamin contains a variety of vitamins and minerals and other nutrients that help us maintain general well-being, nutrients we need every moment of the day. They do so by supplying vital ingredients which work together to protect and nourish us. Unfortunately, our general lifestyles and faddish eating hasn't helped. And even our soil has been denuded of past enrichment, meaning we have to 'cheat' to top up what isn't there or only in diluted form. So multivitamins offer convenience. They are especially convenient for certain lifestyles and population groups. For example, multivitamins may be especially useful for the elderly, child bearing women and children. Add to that list athletes, people who lead active lifestyles, workaholics and the sick - and you've pretty much covered most of the population! A good multivitamin therefore is a catalyst to ensure good nutrient intake.

                              A BALANCED DIET?

I've never been sure what this term means! If I had a penny for every customer who tells me they have a "balanced diet" and by all accounts shouldn't really be overweight, have high blood-pressure, heart issues, diabetic, high cholesterol, arthritic, etcetera, I'd be a very wealthy man. Vegans eat differently to vegetarians, who eat differently to meat-eaters, who eat differently to raw food dieters, who... and so on. All are generally convinced that their diets are sufficient. One thing is for sure, whatever eating plan or balanced diet people have, an excess of sugar in the body is causing havoc and leading to a plethora of inflammation based illnesses. We are being corroded from within because of too much acid in the body. Modern day stresses are also acid forming. So unless your diet is keeping you nearly all the time in optimum health, at least 70% alkaline, unless you can rise above the stresses of life, nearly always maintain a postive well-being, and maybe well on the way to living to 150 years, I take my hat off to you. For most of us, we get by and, whatever the 'diet' we follow, supplementing with a daily multivitamin ensures daily nutrient intake.

To see our range of multivitamins, click on the following link and visit us at Elixirhealth.co.uk. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor, you can telephone us on [01208 814500] for further information.

SOLGAR'S QUERCETIN COMPLEX - THE ALTERNATIVE TO ...HAYFEVER

Spring, a time of new beginnings, is when we finally see the end of the cold dark winter and look forward to long hot summer days. Whilst most people welcome warmer weather, for others spring means the start of the allergy season. According to the British Allergy Foundation, approximately one in four of the UK population

will suffer from allergy at some point in their lives, and the number of people affected is increasing by 5% each year.

Hayfever is one of the most common allergies in the UK. Also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, hayfever is an allergic reaction to airborne substances, such as pollen, that gets into the upper respiratory passages – the nose, sinus, throat – and also the eyes. The type of pollen that causes hayfever is typically connected to where the sufferer lives, so in the UK most hayfever is caused by grass pollen, rather than the olive pollen that might bug you if you lived in southern Spain!

The pollen that enters the bloodstream through the tissues of the throat, lungs and gut is regarded by our immune system as foreign, and in defence the body produces antibodies, which increases the release of histamine. Histamine irritates the upper respiratory passages, causing swelling and inflammation leading to the typical symptoms of itchy and watery eyes, runny or bunged up nose, sneezing and coughing. Many people resort to taking antihistamines, which may offer some relief but can cause drowsiness and other side effects.

Hayfever, eczema and asthma are linked together, so a sufferer of one is likely to suffer from the other two as well, and the tendency to allergies frequently runs in families.

SO WHAT CAN DONE ABOUT IT?
At Elixir, we are particularly enthusiastic about Solgar's Quercetin Complex, which also contains vitamin C for added support to the immune system. Quercetin is a flavonoid found widely in the plant kingdom, and plays a role in the immune system function and its inflammatory response. It helps support healthy respiratory tract function, especially when challenged. Quercetin also has powerful antihistamine activity, stabilising the immune cells so they do not release histamine in the first place. Like Quercetin, Bromelain is known to have anti-inflammatory properties, and also greatly enhances Quercetin absorption. Bromelain, which is an enzyme found in pineapples, has the ability to break down proteins and helps to disperse the mucus associated with allergic reactions.

Just so you know, it is suitable from the age of 4 and there are no contraindications including pregnancy.

Click on the links above or visit us at elixirhealth.co.uk if you wish to speak to a customer advisor, or you can telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information.

By Randi Henderson
Elixir Health Foods

Elixir Health Foods Set To Verse

A very kind customer thought about our store and wrote this lovely poem. Thanks Ricky - it pretty much sounds up much of what we're about!

ELIXIR

Elixir is the food of gods and,

Medicinal or Magical potions,

Said to turn metals into gold

We also have some lotions.

We can’t promise to make you rich,

Or even change your wealth

Our Elixir is from the foods of gods,

That’s just good for your health.

The Elixir of Life, was a potion,

That promised life forever,

Ours just helps you to feel well,

Oh come on! we’re not that clever.

Whatever ailment you have now,

We could come to your aid,

And you’ll find, you’ll be surprised,

With the little that you’ve paid.

If you’re confused by the pills and potions,

And all the things we do,

Then please just ask our expert staff,

We’re here to guide you through.

Ricky Falzon

SOLGAR'S BEETROOT EXTRACT - THE ALTERNATIVE TO...HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

We are often asked for help with reducing high blood pressure at Elixir, and you can’t help but wonder if it is something more of us suffer with than in the past. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects 16 million Britons - one in five - and is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. Although it is sometimes due to known causes such as steroid medication or the contraceptive pill, there are also a number of life-style factors which contribute, such as:

• smoking
• obesity
• drinking a lot of alcohol – especially binge drinking
• lack of exercise
• poor diet

If someone else in your family has high blood pressure, you also have a higher risk of developing it. Fortunately, we are able to help with a remarkably simple, yet astonishingly fast and effective solution: beetroot!

SO HOW DOES IT WORK?
The effect has been traced to nitrate in the beetroot which reacts with bacteria in the mouth. This leads to chemical changes which result in blood vessels dilating to increase blood flow. In tests, healthy volunteers recruited for a study at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London were asked to drink either half a litre of beetroot juice or water. Those who had the juice started to show reductions in blood pressure after just one hour, with optimum results after three hours. They also found that only a small amount of juice is needed - just 250ml - to have this effect, and that the higher the blood pressure at the start of the study the greater the decrease caused by the nitrate.

Scientists have also shown how drinking beetroot juice can boost stamina. Some of the benefits even surpass those gained from the strict training routines followed by professional sportsmen, and the researchers admit to being stunned by the results.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE BEETROOT?
Since the earthy tang of the juice might not be to everyone's taste, you will be glad to know that Solgar has come up with a solution with their Beetroot Extract neatly wrapped up in capsules, which provides the same benefits. And just like the juice, we have seen remarkably fast results including people who have been turned down for surgery due to their high blood pressure, yet within 24 hours reducing it so much that surgery could be carried out.

There are no side effects from Beetroot Extract (although some people may experience a discoloration of their urine in the first couple of days), and it could have a big impact on everyone from athletes training for big events to pensioners who lack the energy to walk to the shops!

To buy this product click on the following link: Elixirhealth.co.uk. You can also view this product at our Solgar Health Store website. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor, you an telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information. We're always there to help.

Solgar Nutri Nano Co Enzyme Q10 - For Statins and Other Uses

Co Enzyme Q10 is a compound which plays a vital role in the production of energy. When you have a Co Enzyme Q10 deficiency, it will interfere with this process and can leave you feeling tired and lifeless.

Studies have shown Co Enzyme Q10 to be effective in the treatment of chronic fatigue and as a general energy 'booster'. It may also enhance athletic performance. If you are prescribed statins, in discussion with your health care practitioner, consider supplementing with Co Enzyme Q10 as research shows that stores of this compound is depleted, causing for many people a loss of energy. It’s not for nothing that Co Enzyme Q10 is considered to be the spark plug in the body’s cells - the chemical catalyst helping with energy production. As an antioxidant it's good for cell membranes, cholesterol, fatty acids and tissues of the brain and helps with the healing and repair of gums tissue (that's why you'll find it in some toothpastes).

Co Enzyme Q10 has many other uses and you might want to read up on it yourself. The vitamin company Solgar has a form of Co Q10 called Nutri Nano Coenzyme Q10, which I especially like. Why is that? Well, strength, purity and absorbtion. Per tablet it's about three and a half times more potent than other brands of Co Q10. It's more cost effective since you only need one 30mg tablet a day as opposed to three 30mg tablets of other makes. And since quite a bit of the active ingredient is lost in transit through the stomach you should be taking around 100mg anyway. Nutri nano is a 'nano' form of Co Q10. That doesn't mean genetically modified, only that the particles are very fine, much smaller than other types. The advantage of that is that there is more absorbtion, allowing a greater amount of 'packagages' of the Co Q10 to reach the right sport without the traditional loss in transit.

In any event, consult your doctor if on any medicine and particularly if you are on heart medication.

To buy this product click on the following link and visit us at elixirhealth.co.uk or telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information.

Solgar's Fish Oil Concentrate Capsules - Brains, Heart and Joints

Not all of us can climb the Matterhorn but we could all benefit from taking a good Fish Oil. The health benefits are well researched and accepted. For example, heart diseases, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, AHDH, inflammation, arthritis, eye disorders, macular degeneration and…well read up on it yourself. Most of fish oil’s benefits can be attributed to its Omega 3 essential fatty acids particularly DHA. Being 70% fat, or thereabouts, your brain will thank you for it!

To visit the Elixirhealth.co.uk website or buy Solgar's Fish Oil Concentrate, click on the link below or telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information. Click here.