On taking nutritional
supplements
why, what, when & how
This presentation has not been evaluated by the FDA.
It is for education purposes only.
It is not intended to diagnose any disease or recommend
treatment for any disease.
E.O.E.
Why do I need nutritional supplements?
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My doctor says all I have to do is to eat a
well-balanced diet and I will get all the
nutrition I need !!
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I don’t believe in supplements

I exercise, I eat well, I sleep sound
and I feel fine.
Why – This might shock you:
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According to a 1936 U.S. Senate Document 264 74th US Congress regarding nutrients depletion:
“…millions of acres of land that no longer contains
enough mineral...”
“… laboratory tests proved that fruits, vegetables, grains,
eggs, milk and meat today aren’t what they were before.
We can’t eat enough fruits and vegetables to supply our
bodies with the nutrients we require for perfect health,
because our stomachs aren’t big enough to hold them.”
Why – Bet you don’t eat like this:
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According to the National Cancer Institute:
“…People are urged to eat 9 servings of fruits and
vegetables a day to reduce risk of chronic
disease.”
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US Dept. of Agriculture surveyed 21,000 people
and found NOT ONE had the recommended daily
allowance of 9 servings of fruits and vegetables.
Why – Think about this one:

According to 2000 US Dietary Guideline
recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables.
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In 2005, the same Dietary Guideline increased its
recommendation to 9 servings in order to meet the
goal of obtaining the 10 major nutrients.
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Why the increase?
Why – Do you know:

According to the Earth Summit report 1992, on
nutrient content of soils around the world showed
a depletion of nutrients (資源枯竭 ):
-
Africa
Australia
Asia
Europe
North America
South America
74% depletion
55%
76%
72%
85%
76%
Why – And you think you can eat right, eh?
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According to Medicine Today Journal, 2002:
- Sick soils = Sick people
- Iron in spinach dropped 60% the last 50 years
- Broccoli and carrots lost 75% of magnesium
- Watercress lost 93% of copper
- One must eat 14 oranges to get 1,000 mg of
vitamin C
Why – Absorption is everything:

According to Journal of Chiropractic Economics:
“….about 250,000 pounds of indigested tablets
and pills are pulled out of Seattle sewage filters
every 6 weeks…many of them with the brand
names still readable…” March/April, Volume 40, Number 6.
Why – Are you taking in all these?

The National Science Foundation finds animal
requires at least:
45 minerals,
12 essential amino acids
16 vitamins
3 essential fatty acids

Dr. Gary Price Todd M.D. “ the human body requires
all of the above for optimal health. But less than half
are available in any kind & quantity in most food we
eat today”.
Why – Believe it or not:

Shocking farming methods:
- use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and waste
contaminants.
- harvest immaturely and artificially ripened,
- sprayed, processed, radiated and coated with toxic
chemicals to improve colors and prolong shelf life.
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Most cooking methods (over 118º) will destroy
50% - 90% of nutrients.
What are the reasons for nutrition deficiency?
Crop Nutrition Loss
Environmental Factors/Pollutants
Over-cooking
pH Imbalance
(high protein, sugar, stress, processed food)
Food Omission
Stress
Poor Lifestyle/Habits
Food Selection
Poor Digestion
Antibiotics/Drugs
Fast/Processed Food
Lack of Exercise/Sleep
What? You mean my doctor lied?
Understand your MD is in the sick business, NOT health care.
Most MDs are not trained in nutritional supplements.
- they don’t know enough to recommend,
- they don’t want to recommend.
Pharmaceutical companies are in the drug business.
Nutritional supplements are not patentable.
If we don’t get sick and die, many industries will suffer:
- government pension will run out,
- less business for MDs, hospitals, nurses, ambulance services,
funeral homes, cemeteries, drug stores, labs, bio-tech
and pharmaceutical companies…..
Dr. Tim O’Shea:
Source: www.thedoctorwithin.com
“…antibiotics are getting less effective.
…allergy shots never cured an allergy.
…cancer & AIDS can never be cured by a drug.
…the ONLY way to recovers from any illness is when the
immune system overcomes the problem…”
“…the US has the highest incidence of degenerative diseases,
UK is the 2nd…”
“…the #1 cause of kidney failure is abuse of Tylenol…”
Two-times Nobel Prize winner
Dr. Linus Pauling, PhD:
“…you can trace every sickness,
every disease, every ailment to
nutritional deficiency…”
How - 2 ways to do our business:

To cure diseases
or
To build a strong foundation?

"Give a man a fish, and you've given him a
meal. Teach him to fish and he'll have food
for a lifetime."
How - The Cure
To help allergy, we recommend OPC-3
To aid digestion, we recommend Aloe Juice
To fight osteoporosis, we recommend Calcium Plus
Problems:
1.
2.
3.
4.
We became unlicensed-doctors
Once the ailment disappears, PCs stop buying
Constantly looking for PCs
Imbalance BVs
How - The Foundation
Instead, we should recommend our nutritional products
as a daily basic requirement; like drinking 8 glasses of
water, exercising 3 times a week, sleeping 6-8 hours a day.
Advantages:
1.
2.
3.
4.
10-15 PCs buying monthly
Consistent BVs
More time to build our business
Less work, less headache, less risk
We’re gardeners, think planting :
SICK
1. Feed & nourish
1. Identify sickness
2. Cleanse & detox
2. Treat by drugs or surgery
US
MD
How - Recommend the Foundation:

Men:

Women:
OPC-3
Mineral Blast
Omega III
Digestive Enzyme
OPC-3
Mineral Blast
Omega III
Digestive Enzyme
Calcium
Might-a-Min for kids
Might-a-Min for kids
Total: $184 – 105 BV
Total: $202 – 113 BV
How - Recommend the Foundation - $$$

Husband, wife and 1 kid:
2 x OPC-3
2 x Mineral Blast
2 x Omega III
2 x Digestive Enzyme
1 x Calcium plus
1 x Might-a-Min for kid
Total: $362 – 206 BV
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Gross Income = $80,000:
Husband = $50,000
Wife = $30,000
$362 x 12 months = $4,344
5.43% of Gross income
$11.90 per day per family
$5 per day per adult
When – our timing is right…

65% of Americans are overweight

30% of us are obese

Over 40% of us have high cholesterol...

50% of Americans over 65 have high blood pressure, and 28.7% overall

Nearly 70% of people are unaware they have high blood pressure...

5.1% of us have type-2 diabetes, up 104% from 1980 to 2004...

Over 100,000,000 Americans have metabolic syndrome, which is one step away
from having type-2 diabetes...

92% of Americans are deficient in one or more essential vitamins and
minerals... We need to build a strong foundation!
Products Comparison
OPC
Calcium
Omega III
Might-a-Min
This presentation has not been evaluated by the FDA.
It is for education purposes only.
Glucosatrin
It is not intended to diagnose any disease or recommend
treatment for any disease.
Mineral Blast
E.O.E.
Digestive enzymes
OPC-3 vs. other brands
by Dennis Franks/Ed
Brand
Ultra OPC
Ultimate OPC
Total OPC
405
66
can’t be,
mOsmol/kg
hyper
+
hypo
mOsmol/kg
mOsmol/kg
no fructose,
no potassium
bicarbonate to
form Iso base
yes
No
yes
yes
no
$0.83
$0.38
$1.90
$0.82
$0.75 **
1 tp = 5g
poor,
synthetic
bitter,
synthetic
sweet,
weak,
watery
awful !!
OPC-3
OPC-7*
300g
300g
Isotonicity
( 等滲度 )
285
(275 - 310
mOsmol/kg)
QA #
Price per
serving
Taste
great
OPC-3
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vs.
Isotonix – 98%
125mg of flavonoids (黃酮醇 )
5 flavonoids
90 capfuls, 3 servings/day
$75 ($65)
1 month supply (40 BV)
$0.83/serving
Grape Seed extract
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Pill – 25%
50mg of flavonoids (1:60)
1 flavonoid
60 caplets (2.5/serving x 3)
$22 + tax
1 month = 3.75 bottles
1 month = $95, $1.06/serving
Pill vs. Isotonix – how much does it worth

According to The Physician's Desk
Reference (美國藥典 ), Page 1542
“…the maximum absorption of nutrients one can expect
from oral supplementation with pills and tablets is
20% to 25%.”
“…a liquid solution does not need to be dissolved, so
approximately 98% of the elemental amount will be
available for absorption…”
Calcium Plus vs. Jamieson vs. Biocalth
At least 10+ different kinds
and combinations…
百傲鈣
Calcium Plus vs. Jamieson vs. Biocalth
1 bottle contains all
10+ bottles with
different ingredients
carbonate, citrate,
sulfate, lactate,
phosphate + Ma,
Mg, B, C, D3, Bo, K
carbonate or citrate calcium
or coral. Some with L-Threonate
D, some Mg, some
Zine
375mg
elemental
333mg – 650mg
elemental
300mg of elemental
out of 2325mg
90 servings of
Isotonix
100 - 120
caplets
90
caplets
$20 ( cost $17) + 8 BV From $9.99 + tax
Buy 6 and save $5
Pill, powder,
chewable
$55 + tax
Isotonix
How much does it worth?
3 X to 4 X
Facts about Calcium absorption
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Active transport site – first 6+ inches of small intestine where most
absorptions take place is Vitamin D dependent. Insoluble form of
calcium such as carbonate is absorbed here. Max. abs. 450mg.
Passive diffusion site – end portion of small intestine, alkaline
environment, absorption rate of calcium at these sites is 48%;
however only soluble forms of calcium such as lactate and citrate.
The colon plays a small part in the absorption of calcium and is
absorption improved with the presence of certain probiotics.
A little more facts about Calcium
Men & Women
Calcium mg/day
Pregnancy &
Lactation
-
4 to 8 years
800
9 to 13 years
1300
-
14 to 18 years
1300
1300
19 to 50 years
1000
1000
51+ years
1200
-
http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/calcium.asp
Advance facts about Calcium
Form of Calcium
% of elemental
To be taken
Carbonate
40
with meal
Citrate
21
anytime
Sulfate (as in tofu)
?
anytime
Phosphate
38
anytime
Lactate
13
anytime
Coral, Tums, Rolaid, Antacid are all
calcium carbonate
http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/calcium.asp
Final facts:
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Harvard examined 91,731 women over a
12-year period and found:
- who takes Ca supplements has less chance of forming kidney stones;
- Calcium binds with oxalate (草酸鹽), an acid found in food, in the
intestine and excreted in the stool. Oxalate is a major constituent
of stones, not calcium.
- drink plenty of water when taking Ca supplement.
- kidney stones are uncommon in women.
Sources: Harvard Health Letter, June 1997, and
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1997 may;65(5):1453-9
Important absorption co-factors
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Magnesium (鎂): is a key factor for bone strength. Sufficient
amounts are required to ensure proper calcium absorption
and utilization, thereby preventing calcium deposits (stones)
in soft tissue. (Take extra Mg for better absorption.)

Vitamin D has been added to facilitate the adequate
absorption of calcium at the vitamin D dependant active
transport sites (first 6” of small intestine).
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Bone Health 101 by Dr. Cathy Carlson-Rink
www.biolawsuit.com
*** contains lead ***
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百傲鈣訴訟事件面面觀
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•沒有向該產品的使用者，提供清晰及合理的關於該產品含有鉛份，過去1年來違反65號提案，故意及有意不
警告使用者有關該產品含有可能危害生殖系統的 鉛毒，致令使用者受鉛毒影響。
•百傲鈣並非天然產品，而是經人工摻雜的產品，既然含有鉛份，即能導致對生殖系統有害毒性，因而有損人
類健康。
•明知產品會對包括孕婦及兒童在內的使用者受鉛毒影響，而依然將其作為商品售賣。即被告知道或應該知道
外界明白鉛毒會令出生嬰兒變為畸型或導致出現其他生殖系統方面的損害。控罪也指被告亦知道鉛毒會引致身
體出現不良後果，例如失去學習能力，行為出現問題。
•過去4年來一直指該產品在「美國製造」，但實際上該產品是在美國以外地方製造，根據上述行為，被告是
從事非法做生意手法，這就構成不公平競爭。
控方現正向法庭申請「集體訴訟」地位，被告完全否認違例。
零六年二月---- 控方將多家分銷商(包括為百傲鈣宣傳的VAGNINI醫生)加入被告行列。
零六年三月二日---- 第一次法庭會議
零六年五月九日---- 第二次法庭會議
Omega III vs. Omega Protect 3-6-9
At least 7 different kinds.
Omega III
vs.
Omega 3-6-9
Vitamin E, fish oil
flax oil 400mg, borage (flower) oil
400mg, fish oil 400mg, Omega 6
207mg, Omega 9: 173mg
Deep sea fish, medium size fish
Halibut (big fish)
15 IU of natural vitamin E
EPA = 450mg
DHA = 300mg
EPA 18% = 72mg
DHA 12% = 48mg
O-6 = cooking oil, O-9 = nuts oil
(20:1 vs. 1:1)
2 capsules for 1500mg
120 capsules/bottle
2 months supply
To provide RDA of 1500mg,
need12.5 capsules daily
(80 capsules per bottle)
$51 (cost $45) + 35 BV
Buy 10 and save $21
$19 + tax
(Need 10 bottles for 2 months supply)
Omega III
vs.
Omega 3
Vitamin E, fish oil
fish oil 1000mg
Deep sea, medium size fish
sardine, mackerel & anchovy
15 IU of natural vitamin E
EPA = 450mg
DHA = 300mg
EPA = 300mg
DHA = 200mg
2 capsules for 1500mg
120 capsules for 2 months supply
To provide RDA of 1500mg,
3 capsules a day.
(150 capsules per bottle)
need
$51 (cost $45) + 35 BV
$19 - $23 + tax
Buy 10 and save $21
Need 2 bottles for 2 months supply
And you think eating fish 2 x/week is enough…
Omega-3 Content of Fish and Shellfish
(Amounts are in grams per 100g portion*)
Salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat
1.8
Anchovy, European, canned in oil, drained
1.7
Sardine, Pacific, canned in tomato sauce, drained solid
with bone
1.4
Herring, Atlantic, pickled
1.2
Mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat
1.0
Trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat
1.0
Swordfish, cooked, dry heat
0.7
Tuna, white, canned in water, drained solids
0.7
Pollock, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat
0.5
Flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat
0.4
Halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, cooked, dry heat
0.4
Haddock, cooked, dry heat
0.2
Cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat
0.1
Mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat
0.7
Oyster, Eastern, wild, cooked, dry heat
0.5
Scallop, mixed species, cooked, dry heat
0.3
Clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat
0.2
Shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat
0.3
Source: USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
Everyone
needs
Omega 3
Supplement!
Benefits of Omega III

May improve heart disease, stroke, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer,
arthritis, schizophrenia (神經分裂), bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety,
attention deficit, borderline personality disorder, Raynaud's phenomenon (雷
諾氏症候群), diabetes, hypertriglyceridemia (高三酸甘油脂), asthma,
hyperlipidemia (高血脂), lupus (狼瘡), hair loss, IgA nephropathy (腎炎),
kidney stones, chronic fatigue syndrome, cystic fibrosis (纖維囊腫), dyslexia (失
讀症), eye diseases, hypertension, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment,
dry eye syndrome and dementia (癡呆).
FAQ: Do you know the different between ‘fish oil’ and ‘fish liver oil’?
Might-a-Min
vs.
other brands
By Bianca Chau
Ingredients Comparison
Brand
No. of
Vitamin
Vitamins
from
Natural
Source
No. of
Minerals
Minerals
from
Natural
Source
Centrum
Junior
Complete
12
0
5
0
Jamieson
12
11
4
4
10
0
4
0
(Arthur &
Caillou)
Life
(incl. Iron)
(incl. Iron)
Might-aMins
Phytonutrients
12
12
10
(no Iron)
10
?
Probiotic
Minerals Difference in Might-a-Mins
Chromium (鉻): aids mal-absorption problems.
Aids growth.
Magnesium (鎂): catalyst in enzyme activity; assists in calcium,
vitamin C and potassium uptake.
Manganese (錳): works with B-complex.
Potassium (鉀): regulates transfer of nutrients through cell membranes.
Silicon (矽): for calcium absorption in bone formation.
Selenium (硒): a vital antioxidant, cancer prevention.
Zinc (鋅): increases absorption of vitamin A
Phytonutrients (植物營養素 )
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15 fruits & vegetables blend
Benefits:
 promote immune
 fight bacteria and viruses
 reduce inflammation
 treatment and prevention of cancer,
cardiovascular disease……
Probiotics (益生菌 )

Means “for life”
Benefits:
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Enhance immune
Help create pH balance
Inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria
Improve digestion of food and absorption of vitamins
Help synthesize vitamins: Biotin and K
www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/probiotics.htm
I Choose Might-a-Mins
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Isotonix
Natural vitamins + minerals
Phytonutrients
Probiotics
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BEST VALUE
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Price Comparison
Price
Price/serving**
Centrum – Complete
$9.49 + tax
0.15
Jamieson (Arthur / Caillou)
$7.99 + tax
0.13
Life
$6.29 + tax
0.10
Might-A-Mins
$28 + 12 BV
0.31
Buy 6 and save $7
(cost $23)
Brand
** This price comparison doesn’t take into account for synthetic ingredients,
absorption rate of vitamins, easiness of swallow & great taste.
Glucosatrin
vs.
Glucosamine
A total of 15 different kinds
Glucosatrin
vs.
Glucosamine
Glucosamine sulfate and
Glucosamine HCL
Glucosamine sulfate or
Glucosamine HCL
Oleanolic Acid (齊 墩 果 酸)
Chondroitin
Scutellaria (黃岑)
MSM
Boswellia Acid (乳香)
Carnauba wax (棕櫚蠟) !!
(as in car/furniture polish, coating, lubricant…)
60 servings, 120 caplets
60 – 360 caplets
$46 (cost $40) +24 BV
$15 - $45 + tax
Buy 10 & save $20
I tried the $45 one, it didn’t work!!
Glucosatrin
vs. Glucosamine Complex
Glucosamine sulfate – 166mg
Glucosamine HCL – 167mg
Glucosamine sulfate – 150mg
Glucosamine HCL – 150 mg
Oleanolic Acid – 75mg
Hyal-Joint - 10mg
Scutellaria – 75mg
Root Bromelain - 5.2mg
Boswellia Acid – 100mg
Boswellia Acid - 36mg
** may risk of stomach bleeding
Devil’s Claw Extract - 15mg
** may interact with various drugs; may cause
nausea, upset stomach & tinnitus (耳鳴).
- excerpt from its product monograph
White Willow Bark - 80mg
120 caplets – 2 per day
2 months supply
60 caplets – 4/day for 1st 3mo, 2/day after
$46 (cost $40) + 24 BV
Buy 10 & save $20
$22 + tax
Need 6 bottles for 1st three months
** Warning for diabetics, main component
derived from sugar molecule (glucose)
15 days supply
Glucosatrin
vs.
Glucosamine
HCl
Comparative
Attribute
Glucosamine
Sulfate
99+%
purity
80%
83.1%
bio-active
62.8%
1,500 mg
equivalent
dosage
1,995 mg
Source:
Glucosamine
http://www.cfpc.ca/cfp/2004/Jul/vol50-jul-letters-3.asp
— Dr. Alan L. Russell, MD Brampton, ON
Glucosatrin
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vs.
Glucosamine
“……but you should avoid glucosamine sulfate with NaCL,
NAG or KCl or if the ingredients list says potassium or salt
after the sulfate)…. molecules that can be up to 30% of the
product's weight……actually getting 30% of your dose as
ordinary table salt…”
Source:
http://www.glucosamine-arthritis.org/glucosamine/glucosamine-sulfate.html
Glucosatrin
vs.
Glucosamine
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MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) - Glucosamine sulfate
already has sulfate in it and with MSM (34% sulfate) maybe
taking in too much sulfate.
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Chondroitin - are composed of large molecules that are
extremely difficult to absorb. The absorption rate for
chondroitin is estimated to be between 0 and 8 %.
Source: Our very own Dr. Steven Lui, Markham ON
Mineral Blast vs. Mega Vim Level 1-4
Mega Vim or buy mineral individually from $6.99 - $9.99
Mineral Blast
vs. Mega Vim Level 1-4
77 minerals
13 vitamins (mostly Bs)
12 minerals
12 nutrients
Isotonix – 98%
Pill – 25%
7 major minerals,
70 trace minerals
carnauba wax yellow #120
Child safe cap
None
30 serving, 1 every other day
60 caplets, 1 per day
$28 (cost $21) + 12 BV
$17 + tax ($34 for # of minerals)
Buy 12 bottles and save $12
($68 for absorption)
Benefits of minerals?
Calcium – bone, muscle contraction
Sodium – cell life, waste removal
Potassium – nerve, cell life, BP, muscle contraction
Magnesium – nerve, muscle, calcium absorption, enzyme co-factor
Phosphorus – bone, cell energy
Chorine – digestion, BP
Sulfur – bone & ligament, protein synthesis, collagen
Copper – immune, artery strength
Chromium – insulin, immune, glucose tolerance
Iron – blood, immune
Selenium – immune, fight free radicals, activate Vitamin E
Nickel – immune, brain development, DNA synthesis
Benefits of minerals?
Iodine – thyroid
Vanadium – circulation, sugar metabolism
Molybdenum – enzyme action
Silicon – enzyme action, connective tissue
Tin – enzyme action
Manganese – enzyme action
Fluoride – teeth
Zinc – anti-oxidant, co-factor for 80 metabolic enzymes, wound
healing, fat metabolism, semen production, tissue repair.
Boron – bones, muscles, brain function, metabolize Ca, Ph, Mg
Cobalt – glucose transport, building red blood cells
What does mineral deficiency mean?

It means some of the above jobs will not get done.
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Without minerals, vitamins have little or no effect.

Without minerals, thousands of enzymatic reactions
don’t get triggered.
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The results is: premature aging and cell breakdown.
Source :
Dr. Larry Berger PhD, Dr. Parris Kidd PhD - Total Health vol.19 no.1 p.41
Digestive enzymes vs. Jamieson
7 different enzymes + probiotics
6 different enzymes
Lactobacillus sporogenes
No probiotic
Isotonix – 98%
Pill – 25%
90 servings, $0.37 per serving
90 caplets, 3 per serving
$34 ($28) + 15 BV - buy 6 & save $8
$11 + tax for 6 enzymes
Free probiotics
$15 + tax for extra probiotics
Benefits of Digestive enzymes + Probiotics
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Enzymes digest proteins, carbs,
sugar, milk, fats and fibers.
Essential for proper elimination.
Acts as cleaners of toxins in joints and arteries.
Helps calcium assimilation.
Fights yeast infection and allergy.
Promotes enzymatic activities in body.
Probiotics promote healthy intestinal environment.
Cooking over 118º kills all enzymes in food.
Start recommending the Foundation:
Family:
OPC-3
Mineral Blast
Omega III
Digestive Enzyme
Calcium
Might-a-Min
End
May benefit:
Rid all free radicals
Cells, muscles, nerves, tissues....
Heart, blood, cancer, +++
Digest, absorb, cleanse….
Bone, teeth, blood clot/pressure
Overall immune
One family total: $362 – 206 BV
10 families = 2006 BV per month