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23 Nov

Celiac


Celiac (see-lee-ak) disease is an inherited autoimmune disease triggered byeating foods that contain gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Left untreated it can lead to nutritional deficiencies, neurological disorders, even cancer, yet 97 percent of the estimated 3 million Americans affected by celiac disease don’t know they have it.
Celiac disease affects ONE [...]

20 Nov

Low Immune Function


What is low immune function?
Low immune function refers to an underactive and poor performing immune system. The immune system’s prime function is to protect the body against infection and the development of cancer. Support and enhancement of the immune system is perhaps the most important step in achieving resistance to disease and reducing susceptibility to [...]

23 Oct

Rx Omega-3 Factors


RxOmega-3 FactorsTM is a pharmaceutical grade liquid fish oil concentrate providing one of the highest potency of EPA and DHA available. Stringent quality control standards ensure this highly purified fish oil concentrate is free from toxic environmental contaminants and heavy metals like mercury. Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA [...]

13 May

Understanding Proteolytic enzymes and their benefits


In order to understand proteolytic enzymes, it’s important to have a basic understanding of enzymes in the body. Enzymes are proteins that facilitate chemical reactions in living organisms. In fact, they are required for every single chemical action that takes place in your body. All of your tissues, muscles, bones, organs and cells are run [...]