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What Is Isotonic?
The
fluid pressure of food or Isotonic's solutions across semi-permeable membranes,
such as the walls of the small intestine, is generally referred to as having a
particular osmolarity or tonicity. For the purposes of this discussion, osmolarity is
measured in units referred to as milliosmoles/kilogram (mOs/kg). It can be said
that when solutions on opposite sides of a membrane have the same osmolarity,
they are iso-osmotic or iso-tonic.
Normal human blood serum (the fluid portion without cells and platelets) has an
osmolarity of 288 mOs/kg, as do most other fluids in the body. Therefore, in
physiologic terms when a solution’s osmolarity is the same, or nearly the
same, as that of normal human blood serum, it is referred to as isotonic.
Isotonic's®
products are formulated with the proper balance of fructose, d‑glucose,
citric acid, potassium bicarbonate and other key ingredients to assure that they
are isotonic when properly prepared. This combination of ingredients is
necessary to maintain the flavor, isotonic character, pH, and delivery
efficiency of these fine nutritional supplements.
Because
these products are powders, none of the fillers, binders, coatings, and
lubricants that are common to tablet manufacturing are found in Isotonic's®.
There are no gelatin capsules or the fillers to make things fit the capsules.
All that is in them is what is necessary to make Isotonic's®
work, and nothing extra.
Gastric
emptying time
Why
is gastric (stomach) emptying time so important? The answer is simply this: the
longer the supplements stay in the stomach, the longer the time before
absorption can begin, because no appreciable absorption occurs from the stomach.
Often the rate‑limiting step in
the absorption process is the time it takes for the tablet or capsule to
disintegrate, and the nutrients to dissolve and equilibrate to the proper state
(isotonic) to leave the stomach. When all this has been completed, up to forty
(40) minutes after ingestion, the diluted, acid‑attacked nutrients can
enter the small intestine for absorption.
Why
is gastric emptying time stressed when talking about Isotonic's®?
Because the fastest emptying time occurs when isotonic solutions enter the
stomach. When the biological
sensors in the gastrointestinal
tract detect that the ingested solution is isotonic and at
a correct pH,
the pyloric or
duodenal
valve at the lower end of the stomach remains open, and the solution is
squirted
into the small intestine. At
that point the pancreas secretes digestive enzymes in a physiologic sodium
bicarbonate solution that neutralizes the acidic material flowing from the
stomach. Absorption of the nutrients by the intestinal mucosa then starts to
occur.
RAPID GASTRIC EMPTYING IS THE KEY
TO RAPID ABSORPTION.
Isotonic's® products are the key to rapid gastric emptying.
Concentration and Absorption
Concentration
and absorption are factors that go hand in hand for the proper use of
nutritional supplements. Concentration, the amount of nutrient dissolved in a
given amount of solution, is directly related to the efficiency of nutritional
absorption. It is known that the greater the concentration, as milligrams of nutrient per milliliter of solution, at the
absorption site, the greater the rate and amount of absorption. Because Isotonic's®
solutions experience little dilution in the gastrointestinal tract, they arrive
at the absorption sites in high concentration to assure efficient absorption.
The
absorption of vitamins, minerals and other supplements takes place in the small
intestine by several mechanisms known as active transport, passive diffusion,
and facilitated diffusion. Active transport is an energy-requiring process
usually stimulated by the presence of sodium in the lumen, the cavity or
channel of the small intestine. This mechanism is important for the assimilation
of vitamin C and many trace minerals. While this mechanism will work “up the
concentration gradient,” that is from a lower concentration in the intestine
to the higher concentration in body tissue, it is most efficient when there is a
higher concentration in the small intestine.
Passive
diffusion works only when the concentration in the lumen of the small intestine
is higher than that in the membrane of the small intestine and the blood. For
this mechanism to operate efficiently, there must be a concentrated solution of
nutrient at the absorption site. For example, if there are more milligrams of
niacin per milliliter of blood in the blood stream than there are in the
solution of niacin that reaches the small intestine after ingesting a niacin
supplement, the niacin will not be absorbed. Therefore, it is very important
that very little dilution of the supplement occurs after ingestion.
Facilitated
diffusion works best when there are certain nutrients present that help other
nutrient molecules pass through cell membranes. For example, the active
transport of glucose, a simple sugar found in Isotonic's®,
across cell membranes facilitates the enhanced diffusion of some minerals.
Because
of their physiological character (isotonic), Isotonic's®
solutions undergo very little dilution in the body before they reach the
absorption sites. They are the ideal vehicle for rapid nutrient utilization.
What’s All This About pH?
pH is a reference number, from 1 to 14, used to indicate the degree of
acidity or alkalinity of a solution. A solution at pH 1 is extremely acidic and
one at pH 14 is extremely alkaline, or basic. The pH of most body fluids is
between 6 and 8, which is referred to as the “neutral” range. The stomach is
an exception. Solutions in the stomach are in the acid range and are usually
between pH 1 and 2.8.
When food is ready to leave the stomach in the form of chyme, it is at a
pH between 1.5 and 2.8. Before any absorption can take place, the pH of the
chyme must be altered by the body to bring it into the neutral range at about pH
6.5 to 7.0. To accomplish this, the pancreas secretes a large volume of sodium
bicarbonate solution to adjust the pH. Once this secretion has occurred, the
absorption process can begin.
Isotonic's®
solutions have a pH between 3.5 and 4.0. Since they don't stay in the stomach,
when they move into the small intestine, they also require sodium bicarbonate to
adjust their pH, but not nearly as much. This means that Isotonic's® solutions are diluted very little, leading to a high
concentration of nutrients at the absorption site.
Now,
why not make the Isotonic's® pH 7.0 so no adjustment is necessary, and therefore, no
dilution is necessary? That would mean that there would be no sodium bicarbonate
entering the lumen of the small intestine. For some vital nutrients, vitamin C
for example, sodium must be present for absorption. Since the products are
sodium free, they must be able to stimulate sodium secretion by the body.
Keeping the pH between 3.5 and 4.0 provides this stimulus.
Overall,
the pH of Isotonic's® is in an ideal range.
The Isotonic's
Base
Pure crystalline FRUCTOSE is a naturally occurring nutritive
sweetener. Fructose is present in almost all sweet fruits, berries, vegetables
and honey. It is synthesized in the human body. Fructose is the sweetest of all
natural sugars, and for this reason, it was chosen as the sweetener for Isotonic's.
Unlike ordinary table sugar or sucrose, the consumption of fructose does not
produce extreme “highs” and “lows” in blood sugar levels. In particular,
many experts consider high blood sugar and insulin levels to be risk factors in
the development of certain disease conditions. Since blood sugar and insulin
levels are far lower after eating fructose than after eating ordinary sugar,
fructose offers a clear alternative to people concerned about their health. It
contributes to the isotonicity of Isotonic's.
d‑GLUCOSE, also known as grape sugar and blood sugar, is
the main source of energy for living organisms. It occurs naturally and in the
CITRIC ACID is widely distributed in plants, especially citrus
varieties, and in animal fluids and tissues. Citric acid is a necessary
ingredient for pH stability of the product in solution. It contributes to the
osmolarity of Isotonic's® and is a flavor enhancer.
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE makes the slight effervescence
(“fizz”) which helps distribute all components of the product uniformly in
the solution for consumption. It also contributes to producing the isotonic
state in solution and plays a role in stimulating absorption.
SILICA (food-grade, amorphous)
has been included to help prevent product caking in high moisture situations.
Crystalline silica is the most abundant mineral in the
earth's crust. It is essential to human nutrition and contributes to bone
and cartilage formation, collagen synthesis, and skin elasticity.
MALTODEXTRIN, a natural polymer of d‑glucose or a
nutritive polysaccharide, is used to coat the citric acid crystals to keep them
from reacting with other ingredients if the product is exposed to excessive
moisture. Maltodextrin has been shown to enhance the absorption of other
nutrients, particularly calcium.
The 100% NATURAL FLAVOR is an extract containing the natural
essence from lemons, limes, oranges, and other fruits.
These
ingredients, carefully balanced and adjusted to accommodate the active
ingredients, help comprise the delivery vehicle which leads to the rapid
assimilation of Isotonic's®. These ingredients, as well as all our other
ingredients, are from the finest and most natural sources available. They have
been obtained from some of the world's foremost manufacturers and meet the
rigorous standards of the United States Pharmacopoeia, the National Formulary,
and the National Research Council's Food Chemical Codex.
Absorption
Ingested
foods,
drugs and nutrient supplements pass through several biological environments
prior to absorption. During this passage, they will traverse biological
membranes, which form part of every cell in the human body. Each cell membrane
is maintained in a delicate osmotic and electrophysiological balance, for
optimal integrity.
Foods
are digested and metabolized in three stages:
1)
Ingestion and digestion in the alimentary tract degrade whole foods into
simple nutrients such as fatty acids, amino acids, nucleic acids, simple sugars,
vitamins, minerals, coenzyme Q10, and numerous phytonutrients such as
proanthocyanidins and carotenoids.
2) Absorption
of the macro- and micronutrients by the intestine and transport by the blood to
cells throughout the body for chemical modification and incorporation into
cellular molecules.
3)
Oxidation
of nutrients such as fatty acids in the cell mitochondria for the production of
energy-bearing molecules such as ATP and the generation of heat.
When nutrients are ingested, many factors affect the rate at which they
are absorbed. For example, when a vitamin tablet is ingested, the vitamins in it
should be released into solution in the stomach before they are passed into the
intestine for absorption. So the dissolution of a vitamin tablet by gastric
juice is a rate-limiting factor. The concentration of the solution after
dissolution of the tablet can be another rate-limiting factor. If the nutrient
concentration is high, it may be hypertonic
compared to body fluids and will need to be diluted before it is emptied from
the stomach into the small intestine for absorption. Another limiting factor is
the content of the stomach and the interaction of the nutrient with stomach
contents, which also affect the rate of nutrient absorption and the amount of
the nutrient eventually absorbed.
Therefore,
it becomes obvious that in formulating dietary supplements, it is essential to
maximize the benefits by providing an increased rate of absorption and maximum
use of active ingredients.
It is well established that the rate of intestinal absorption of
nutrients is regulated by the stomach. Stomach emptying into the intestine is
in turn regulated by osmoreceptors in the duodenum, which trigger opening and
closing of the duodenal valve for emptying gastric content into the intestine
for absorption. Such receptors are triggered by the osmotic pressure of the
stomach content.
The
osmotic pressure of a solution which is designed to be mixed readily with body
fluids should have an osmotic pressure similar to body fluids. Such a fluid is
termed isotonic and is more compatible with body fluids. An isotonic solution
would be more effective, safer, and faster to utilize. It empties faster from
the stomach than a hypertonic solution, which has to be diluted before
absorption and use, and is absorbed more effectively and with ease for maximum
use and metabolism.
All
biochemical and physiological processes require energy. Such energy is derived
from macronutrients, including carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Such energy
sources are essential for maintenance, growth, repair and energy production.
These major nutrients are used by the body through the metabolic cycle, which
requires enzymes, vitamins, coenzymes, and minerals.
To
maximize efficacy and use of macro- and micronutrients, it is recommended that
nutrient supplements be administered in an isotonic form.
The Most Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Q. Are Isotonic's® FDA approved?
A.
Isotonic's®
and all vitamin supplements fall into a general category known as “dietary
supplements" and are regulated under the terms of the Dietary Supplements
Health and Education Act of 1994.
Q. How many
calories are in Isotonic's®?
A.
A single level capful of any of the Isotonic's® products contains about 8 calories.
This would be equivalent to the fructose in 2‑3 grapes or one‑half
teaspoon of honey.
Q.
Why
is fructose in Isotonic's®?
A.
Fructose is the sweetest of all naturally occurring sugars and helps make Isotonic's
pleasant tasting with fewer calories. The consumption of fructose does not
produce the extreme "highs" and “lows” in blood sugar levels like
ordinary table sugar might. Some experts consider high blood sugar and insulin
levels to be contributing factors in the development of certain diseases.
Q. Are Isotonic's® products hypoallergenic?
A.
Current scientific literature cites no known instances of “vitamin
allergies.” Many vitamin tablets available include dyes, fillers, binders,
coatings and extenders which may cause allergic reactions in some people. The
exclusion of these substances in Isotonic's products was carefully planned:
therefore, no reports of allergic reactions are expected.
Q. What is the
best time to take Isotonic's® supplements?
A.
Basically, any time the stomach is empty is a good time, in order to take
advantage of the “isotonic state”, and the processes of gastric emptying and
absorption of nutrients. The products may be taken in any combination as long as
the amounts of powder and water are proportional. Two Isotonic's®
products, Vitamin B-12 Special Formula and Digestive Enzyme Formula with
Probiotics, should be taken during or immediately after meals. The uptake of
vitamin B-12 is greatly aided by the presence of a special binding protein
called Intrinsic Factor that is secreted by the stomach during digestion.
Digestive enzymes in Isotonic's®
work well over the pH ranges found in the gastrointestinal tract, and so it is
important to allow the enzymes to begin working as soon as possible in the
digestive process in order to supplement our own salivary, stomach, and
pancreatic enzymes.
Q. What are Daily Reference
Intake values?
A. Daily reference Intake (DRI) values for essential nutrients
are established by the Committee on Dietary Allowances of the Food and
Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences. These “recommendations”
are based on the judgment of the Committee as to available scientific knowledge
regarding the known nutritional needs of almost all healthy, individuals. Since
the RDI are defined for “almost all healthy persons”, there is no
consideration given to special needs that require special nutritional attention.
Whereas the older term “Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)” defined the
minimum doses of vitamins and minerals derived from all dietary sources that
should be taken daily to prevent nutritional deficiencies, the newer term
“DRI” defines adequate doses of micronutrients that contribute positively to
a state of good health. Typically Isotonic's®
products meet or exceed DRI values.
Q. What are some of the special needs Daily Reference
Intake values do not address?
A.
Many factors such as physical activity, climate, aging, chronic disease,
dieting, smoking, alcohol, and prescription drug use constitute “special
needs”. It is difficult to assess exactly how any one of these “special
needs” may affect nutrient demand for an individual. However, an increased
requirement for some nutrients would certainly be indicated for many
individuals with “special needs.”
Q. Do Daily Reference Intake values pertain to vitamin
and mineral supplements only?
A.
No. The Daily Values are designed to reflect ALL of the vitamins and minerals
consumed in one day, including those nutrients which occur in foods or are
added to foods as fortification and dietary supplements. The use of
multi-vitamin/multi-mineral products offering 100% of the USDRI serves as
excellent insurance that at least the basic needs are met.
Preparation of Isotonic's®
Solutions
Isotonic's®
nutritional supplements are packaged ready‑to‑use and easy to take.
Just follow these simple directions:
1.
Remove the overcap from the
bottle and remove the plastic safety seal.
2.
Unscrew the bottle cap and
remove the second safety and freshness seal.
3.
Fill the bottle cap level
with Isotonic's® powdered nutrients.
4.
Pour the contents of the
bottle cap into the overcap or a glass.
5.
Fill the overcap up to the
line with cold tap water (2.0 fl. oz.)
6.
Overcap Method: Allow the Isotonic's® solution to fizz for 15-30 seconds.
Glass
Method: Pour water from overcap into glass containing Isotonic's®
nutrients. Allow
solution
to fizz for 15-30 seconds. You may mix different Isotonic's products, but be
sure
to keep the water volume in proportion to the powder (2 fl. oz.
water/level capful).
7.
Drink the Isotonic's®
nutrient solution.
8.
Replace the bottle cap
tightly.
9.
Do not replace overcap on
bottle. Instead, save it for daily use.
For best nutritional results:
·
Take Isotonic's®
on an empty stomach, preferably 15 to 20 minutes before eating your first meal
(or any meal) of the day. The exceptions to this suggestion
·
Keep container tightly
closed and in a cool, dry place.
·
Measure both Isotonic's®
and water carefully to assure an isotonic solution.
·
Remember these 3 things as
you enjoy the benefits of your Isotonic's:
1.
Isotonic's®
products deliver high quality, all naturally derived nutrients into your
system faster, using nature's own nutrient delivery system.
2.
With Isotonic's®,
your body actually uses more of the nutrients you take because fewer of them are
lost in the stomach's digestive process.
3.
Isotonic's®
products taste good, but they're even better for you.
Isotonic's®:
Simply the best way to give your body nutritional support. That's the advantage
of nature's own nutrient delivery system ‑ isotonics.
Isotonic's®:
The fresh and natural choice for your
health.
The Product At Work
Physical
fitness has become a way of life for many Americans in the new millennium. One
of the keys to keeping physically fit is good, sound nutrition. Wholesome food,
properly prepared, will go a long way in this area, but the stresses of
increased physical activity often make supplements a wise choice to insure
nutritional adequacy.
Isotonic's®
products are well suited for those who are engaged in athletics. From the
once-a-week golfer to the marathon runner, Isotonic's® can be used to sustain your
nutritional integrity. It helps to replace nutrients rapidly used in strenuous
activity. The use of fructose as a sweetener is very advantageous, because it
leads to a much lower rate of muscle glycogen depletion, compared to glucose.
This is because fructose does not cause a rapid rise in either blood sugar or
insulin. It provides a steadier supply of blood sugar and helps the energy
stored in the muscles to last longer. This carries the potential for greater
endurance during periods of sustained exercise.
Isotonic's®
also helps to maintain the sodium‑potassium balance by replacing potassium
lost during heavy physical activity. Much potassium is lost through
perspiration. The potassium in Isotonic's® will help maintain proper potassium levels in the body.
The
efficiency of the Isotonic's® delivery system helps to ensure that maximum benefits
are derived from the supplements. Because the nutrients arrive at the absorption
site more rapidly in a highly concentrated solution, excellent utilization of
the nutrients should be achieved.
The Benefits Of Isotonic's
All
products are marketable when you have a story to tell. Telling the story and
turning the advantages and features of Isotonic's® into benefits for your customers
will give you that “competitive edge” over traditional retailers.
1. Advantage
Isotonicity.
Isotonic's® products become isotonic when mixed with water. Isotonic's®
solutions offer the fastest and most efficient absorption of all oral forms of
nutritional supplementation.
Benefit
Faster and more efficient absorption into the
bloodstream increases the value of taking nutrient supplements. The
health-conscious consumer maximizes his dollars spent for nutrient supplements
by choosing Isotonic's®.
2. Advantage
Isotonic's® products are liquid when mixed with
water. In an informal survey we found that nine out of ten people prefer a
liquid supplement when given a choice.
Benefit
Liquids are more comfortable to take! Ask any parent how
difficult it is to get a child to take that first pill or capsule! No more
irritated throats or disgusting aftertaste. Imagine the time savings and
increased ease for the consumer who takes a variety of supplements. For those
who simply cannot take conventional oral supplements, a liquid is a blessing!
3. Advantage
Isotonic's® solutions do not linger in the
stomach. Because isotonic fluids pass through the stomach quickly and are
rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, many gastrointestinal discomforts can
be avoided.
Benefit
No more unpleasant nausea, stomachache, or the burning
sensation of a tablet dissolving in an empty stomach! Thousands who have shied
away from supplements to avoid that “unsettled” feeling may find the answer
when taking Isotonic's®.
4. Advantage
Isotonic's®
products are not encapsulated or compacted into a “form”. There is no need
for fillers,
binders, coatings, lubricants, disintegrators or artificial coloring and
flavoring. All
Isotonic's®
ingredients are from the finest naturally derived sources available.
Benefit
Consumers don't
need another form of unnatural supplementation! Isotonic's® products
offer naturally derived supplements delivered to our bodies in the most natural
way.
5. Advantage
The Isotonic's® package is designed not only to
contain the product but to be functional! The durable plastic bottle protects
the product plus the overcap functions as the premeasured drinking cup. The
amount of water added to the nutrient is critical to the isotonicity.
Benefit
Isotonic's® offers an all‑in‑one
product. There is no guess work involved, which assures the consumer that he or
she is getting the exact amount of nutrients in the precise isotonic state
desired. Isotonic's®
products are easy and convenient to take with you when you are traveling.
Isotonic's Products
Isotonic's®
OPC‑3™ is an isotonic food supplement that
is made from a combination of grape seed extract, red wine extract, and pine
bark extract, the three best sources of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC). OPCTM
also contains the anthocyanidins associated with bilberry extract and the
bioflavonoids found in the citrus extract.
This
super nutrient, often referred to as "pycnogenol," can help boost your
body's defense system against numerous health disorders. The biological benefits
of these naturally derived ingredients contained in OPC‑3TM have been clinically proven
in
Isotonic's®
Calcium Plus™
provides your body with an advanced, cost-effective and generous 750 mg dose of
needed calcium through an optimized blend of calcium, vitamin D3, magnesium,
vitamin C, and boron. Vitamin D3 acts to stimulate the production of
calcium-binding proteins that help to transport calcium across cell membranes
and store the mineral inside the cells. Vitamin C is included in this
formulation because it is a critical cofactor in the synthesis of the soft,
fibrous collagen matrix of bone. Boron is thought to improve calcium uptake in
the bones, and magnesium is combined with calcium and phosphate ions in bone
tissue to create a durable mineral matrix that is laid down on the collagen
fibers.
Ordinary calcium
tablets require stomach acid to dissolve its compounds, but Isotonic's® Calcium Plus has no need of stomach acid for its
components to be utilized. It delivers an efficient calcium solution that is
more readily absorbed by the small intestine. Its natural orange flavor is
superior to the chalky taste of typical chewable calcium wafers or tablets.
Many calcium supplements exist in the marketplace, but only Market
Isotonic's®
Multitech™ Formula provides the foundation of a good
supplement program. It is important to be aware that nutrition is a total
concept, and all nutrients must be supplied to the body for good health. Rarely
does an individual suffer a single nutrient deficiency, and since it is
difficult to assess exactly what we are lacking, a multiple vitamin and mineral
will often provide the foundation for sound nutrition.
Isotonic's® Might-E-Mins™
Getting
your kids to maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet is hard enough. Making sure
that they receive the proper levels of vitamins and minerals can be an even
bigger challenge since many children frequently eat away from home – at
school, at friend’s houses, at the mall, and at fast food restaurants. What is
the answer? Isotonic's®
Might-E-Mins™ Children’s Multivitamins. Not only will your child get all the
necessary vitamins and minerals their growing bodies require in the perfect
“isotonic” delivery system, but they will also enjoy the benefits of
phytonutrients and probiotics (friendly bacteria) for one of the only truly
complete children’s multivitamins available today. Might-E-Mins™ tastes
great, too! Your kids will look forward to it every day. Might-E-Mins™ is all
natural, contains no artificial flavors, preservatives or artificial colors, and
is designed for ages 2-12. Besides an ample supply of the essential vitamins and
minerals, Might-E-Mins™ offers phytonutrients such as flavonoids and
carotenoids, which nutritionists think are important additions to the diet, and
the bacterium Lactobacillus sporogenes
(Lactospore®),
which contributes to the maintenance of large bowel health.
Isotonic's®
B12-Folic Acid Special Formula is essential for the normal functioning
of all the cells in our bodies. Also known as cobalamin, vitamin B12 is a coenzyme needed for fat and carbohydrate
metabolism. The classic deficiency disease of vitamin B12 is anemia, causing
symptoms of paleness and fatigue. Studies have also indicated that there is a
strong link between vitamin B12 deficiency and an impaired nervous system. The
deficiency may also play a role in physical and emotional symptoms associated
with confusion, memory loss, and depression. Folic acid is important in the metabolism of amino acids and the
synthesis of proteins. Folic acid is very important in the production of' RNA
and DNA, and therefore vital to healthy cell division and replication. Proper
levels of folic acid have been shown to prevent neural tube birth defects (i.e.
spina bifida) in newborns by lowering maternal levels of homocysteine early in
fetal development. Folic acid supplementation also is thought to contribute to
cardiovascular health in adults by lowering the homocysteine concentration.
Isotonic's®
Antioxidant Formula is the “exterminator”
that we need in our body to rid our system of harmful free radicals. Free
radicals are by‑products formed in our bodies during the production of ATP
by our mitochondria and the metabolism of foreign compounds. Free radicals are
molecules that have unpaired electrons, and, as such, can be highly reactive,
damaging our cells and inhibiting normal biological processes. It is believed
that antioxidants offer protection by intercepting the free radicals before they
do any harm. The Antioxidant Formula, containing the most important antioxidant
nutrients — beta‑carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C, and the trace mineral
selenium — is a substantial approach to the free radical problem.
Isotonic's®
Isochrome™ with Coenzyme Q10 has
been formulated specifically for WEIGHT MAINTENANCE and RELAPSE PREVENTION.
Isochrome® is a unique
combination of vitally important compounds, including chromium picolinate,
chromium argininate, L‑carnitine, and coenzyme Q10, which can enhance the
success of most weight-loss programs. Coenzyme Q10 is an essential nutrient that
supplies a critical biochemical link that helps to create cellular energy. The
remaining nutrients are “assistants” that optimize the overall effectiveness
of the formula. Chromium forms part of the ‘glucose tolerance factor’ that
is important for enhancing the binding activity of insulin to its receptor on
cell membranes, thus contributing to better utilization of glucose and amino
acids in the blood. L-Carnitine is chemically attached to fatty acids and acts
as a shuttle to transport those nutrients across the mitochondrial outer
membrane for the ultimate conversion into ATP and the production of heat.
Each ingredient is carefully tested, and numerous scientific studies have
documented the safety and efficacy of the ingredients. Together with exercise
and reduced caloric intake, Isochrome®
offers the “missing link” in the weight-loss puzzle.
Isotonic's® VITAMIN C FORMULA is a water-soluble vitamin that should be taken daily in addition to
the MultiTech and Antioxidant Formula. Most animals have an enzymatic pathway
that can synthesize vitamin C from other nutrients, but this is not true for
humans who must acquire vitamin C from their diets. Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid,
plays a significant role in several metabolic functions. It strengthens the
immune system. It is a cofactor in the synthesis of collagen, which strengthens
the cardiovascular system. Vitamin C also is a cofactor in the adrenal glands
for the production of the non-protein hormone adrenalin as well as noradrenalin,
which acts as a neurotransmitter. When vitamin C is ingested with dietary iron,
iron is more efficiently absorbed. This feature is especially important for
pre-menopausal women. The intake of vitamin C derived from fruits and vegetables
is typically low in the
And don't forget the most
remarkable significance of all these great products — its isotonic
capability......perfect
balance with Nature.
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