Swiss Oregano & Garlic is meant to help relieve symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections

It is to be used with a program of reduced intake of dietary calorie and increased physical activity to help in weight management.

Lutein is an antioxidant that is naturally occurring in marigold flowers. It promotes overall eye health and may help reduce the risk of age related macular degeneration.

Iron intake is inadequate in adolescents in their early growth stage because of rapid growth and need for expanding red cell mass. Iron is often founds in foods that teenagers don’t eat enough of like red meat, fish and green vegetables.

Total One® Teen is one of few products on the market designed for teenagers. Total One® Teen has a higher potency of vitamins and minerals than most children’s products, but has less than the content of an adult multi. Contains the antioxidant capacity equivalent of two servings of fruit per daily dose. Includes iron for those teens not eating enough green vegetables, meat and fish products. Includes higher dose of B vitamins to provide more energy.

The ingredient CoQ10, contained in this product is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers because there is insufficient reliable evidence to rate the safety of an oral supplement in this population.

Most other products on the market have a combination of DHA and EPA; Swiss provides only DHA because more studies demonstrate DHA has a positive effect on children and youth with regard to brain, eyes and nerve development. EPA benefits the heart and cardiovascular system, support that most adolescents do not require.

DHA is present in high concentrations in the developing brain and retina, and reduced dietary consumption of this fatty acid has been observed to result in low plasma, erythrocyte, and brain lipid levels of DHA. Dietary DHA is needed for the optimum functional maturation of the retina and visual cortex, with visual acuity and mental development seemingly improved by extra DHA.

 Health Canada’s recommended dosage for combined EPA and DHA per day, by age group, is as follows:] Group Age EPA & DHA (mg/day) Minimum Maximum Children 1-8 years 100 1500 Adolescents 9-13 years 100 2000 14-18 years 100 2500 Adults 19+ years 100 3000

EPA and DHA are omega-3 fatty acids that are present in the body. EPA is better known for its role in heart and cardiovascular health, where as DHA is better know of its role in the development of the brain, eyes and nerves.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of unsaturated fatty acids that are required, but cannot be produced by the body. We must rely on our diet to provide the proper amounts that we need. Unfortunately most Canadians eat too much processed foods and not enough fish to get the daily recommended amount. Supplementing with fish oil is a great way to help promote heart health and aid in the development of brain, eyes, and nerves. Canadians do not get enough Omega-3 from their diet alone. Eating fish 2 to 3 times per week is ideal, as is supplementing with Omega-3 fish oils.

Minerals are nutrients that work in conjunction with vitamins and proteins to maintain your overall physical and mental well being. Minerals are present in all our tissues and maintain physiological processes necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous system, muscles, teeth, heart, hormone production, metabolism, vitamin absorption, water and tissue fluid balance. The primary sources for getting your daily minerals should be the food you eat plus a high potency multi vitamin.

Psyllium is one of the most popular and highest sources of dietary fibre. It has been used for centuries for the treatment of constipation, ulcers, colitis and as an aid in bowel management for patients with hemorrhoids. It has also been found that Psyllium can help decrease the bad cholesterol in the blood while it raises the good kind of cholesterol required by our bodies.

Co-Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat soluble, vitamin-line compound that is naturally present in most human cells. It is normally produced in the body; however deficiencies can occur if there is impaired CoQ10 biosynthesis due to metabolic disorders, as well as not getting enough from your diet. Since the heart and liver have high energy requirements on a daily basis, they have the highest CoQ10 concentrations. According to researchers, CoQ10 reduces the accumulation of oxidized fats in blood vessels, eases high blood pressure and regulates the rhythm of the heart. The quantity of CoQ10 present in the body decreases as a person ages, therefore supplementation in the diet is beneficial, particularly for people over the age of 50.

Saw Palmetto is a type of palm tree that grows to approximately 10ft in height, in the southeastern United States. The berry of the saw palmetto plant contains lipid fraction extracts that helps relieve urologic symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate include dripping after urination and frequent trips to the washroom during the night. Men who have problems urinating should see a doctor to determine if prostate cancer is present.

B vitamins are water soluble, meaning any excess is not stored but excreted or lost through perspiration. They must be continually replaced to maintain proper blood levels, in order to supply the tissues with the needed nutrients required for the necessary physiological and biochemical cycles in which they are involved. B vitamins are active in providing the body with energy by metabolizing fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

The normal human digestive tract contains about 400 types of probiotic bacteria that reduce the growth of harmful bacteria and promote a healthy digestive system. Source: www.webmd.com Probiotics are good cultures that help balance the digestive tract, promote regularity and build the immune system. Great as a daily supplement; excellent as a way of rebuilding the immune system following the use of antibiotics.

As you age, your natural digestive enzymes deplete, making it harder to digest the food you eat. Supplementing with digestive enzymes with each meal helps break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, helping to relieve bloating and ensuring your body gets the energy it needs from food.

Inadequate intake of Vitamin D, coupled with not enough sunlight exposure, can result in deficiency. This may lead to various types of cancers and can often lead to impaired bone mineralization which ultimately can contribute to osteoporosis.

Women in child bearing years should be taking 1mg of folic acid daily to help prevent neural tube defects in their newborn child

The average age for women entering menopause is 45 years.