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Calcium

Calcium is an essential mineral with a wide range of biological roles. Apart from being a major constituent of bones and teeth, calcium is crucial for muscle contraction, nerve conduction, the beating of the heart, blood coagulation, glandular secretion, the production of energy and the maintenance of immune function, among other things. Calcium is an alkaline-earth metal with atomic number 20 and an atomic mass of 40.08 daltons. Its atomic symbol is Ca.

Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral in human nutrition with a wide range of biological functions. Magnesium is involved in over 300 metabolic reactions. It is necessary for every major biological process, including the production of cellular energy and the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. It is also important for the electrical stability of cells, the maintenance of membrane integrity, muscle contraction, nerve conduction and the regulation of vascular tone, among other things.

Magnesium is an alkaline earth metal with atomic number 12 and an atomic weight of 24.31 daltons. Its chemical symbol is Mg. The total body magnesium content of an adult is about 25 grams. About 50%-60% exists in bone. Magnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation; potassium is the most abundant.

Phosphorous

Phosphorus is an essential macromineral in human nutrition and plays pivotal roles in the structure and function of the body. Phosphorus is essential for the process of bone mineralization and makes up the structure of bone. Approximately 85% of phosphorus in the adult body is in bone. Phosphorus in the form of phospholipids makes up the structure of cellular membranes. Phosphorus also makes up the structure of nucleic acids and nucleotides, including adenosine triphosphate, among other things. Life has been said to be built around phosphorus.

Potassium

Potassium is an essential macromineral in human nutrition with a wide range of biochemical and physiological roles. Among other things, it is important in the transmission of nerve impulses, the contraction of cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle, the production of energy, the synthesis of nucleic acids, the maintenance of intracellular tonicity and the maintenance of normal blood pressure. Accumulating evidence suggests that diets high in potassium may be protective not only against hypertension, but also strokes and cardiovascular disease and possibly other degenerative diseases, as well.

Selenium

Selenium is an essential trace element in human and animal nutrition. It is involved in the defense against the toxicity of reactive oxygen species, in the regulation of thyroid hormone metabolism and the regulation of the redox state of cells. The amount of selenium in food is a function of the selenium content of the soil. Selenium enters the food chain through incorporation into plant proteins as the amino acids L-selenocysteine and L-selenomethionine. Selenium, like most trace elements and minerals, is not evenly distributed in the world’s soil.

Sodium

Sodium as sodium chloride or tabe salt a mineral, one of a very few rocks commonly eaten by humans. There are different forms of edible salt: unrefined salt, refined salt, table salt or iodised salt. It is a crystalline solid, white, pale pink or light grey in colour, obtained from sea water or rock deposits. In nature, it includes not only sodium chloride, but also other vital trace minerals.Salt is necessary for the survival of all living creatures, including humans. Salt is involved in regulating the water content (fluid balance) of the body. Salt flavour is one of the basic tastes. Salt cravings may be caused by trace mineral deficiencies as well as by a deficiency of sodium chloride itself. Salt is required for life, but overconsumption can increase the risk of health problems, including high blood pressure, in those individuals who are genetically predisposed to hypertension.

Zinc

Zinc is an essential element in human and animal nutrition with a wide range of biological roles. Zinc plays catalytic, structural or regulatory roles in the more than 200 zinc metalloenzymes that have been identified in biological systems. These enzymes are involved in nucleic acid and protein metabolism and the production of energy, among other things. Zinc plays a structural role in the formation of the so-called zinc fingers. Zinc fingers are exploited by transcription factors for interacting with DNA and regulating the activity of genes. Another structural role of zinc is in the maintenance of the integrity of biological membranes resulting in their protection against oxidative injury, among other things.

Copper

Copper is an essential trace mineral in animal and human nutrition. Anemia, neutropenia and osteoporosis are found with frank copper deficiency. Copper deficiency in humans is rare but it does occur under certain circumstances, such as in patients receiving long-term total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Mild copper deficiency due to marginal copper intake over a long period may also occur. In addition to possible anemia, neutropenia and osteoporosis, manifestations of mild copper deficiency may include abnormal glucose tolerance, hypercholesterolemia, arthritis, myocardial disease, arterial disease, cardiac arrhythmias, loss of pigmentation and neurological problems.

Manganese

Manganese is an essential trace mineral in animal nutrition and is believed to be an essential trace mineral in human nutrition, as well. Manganese is a metallic element with atomic number 25 and an atomic weight of 54.94 daltons. Its chemical symbol is Mn. Dietary manganese-deficiency in animals results in a wide variety of structural and physiological defects, including growth retardation, skeletal and cartilage malformations, impaired reproductive function, congenital ataxia due to abnormal inner ear development, optic nerve abnormalities, impaired insulin metabolism and abnormal glucose tolerance, alterations in lipoprotein metabolism and an impaired oxidant defense system. The richest dietary sources of manganese include whole grains, nuts, leafy vegetables and teas. Manganese is concentrated in the bran of grains which is removed during processing.

Chromium

Chromium is believed to be an essential trace mineral in human nutrition. Evidence suggests that it plays an important role in normal carbohydrate metabolism. In the 1950s it was found that chromium was necessary for the maintenance of normal glucose tolerance in rats; chromium-deficient rats had impaired glucose tolerance. Subsequently, it was found that patients receiving long-term total parenteral nutrition (TPN) without chromium developed glucose intolerance, weight loss and peripheral neuropathy. These symptoms were reversed when the patients were given intravenous chromium chloride.

Molybdenum

Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral in animal and human nutrition. It is found in several tissues of the human body and is required for the activity of some enzymes that are involved in catabolism, including the catabolism of purines and the sulfur amino acids. Molybdenum is a transition metal with atomic number 42 and an atomic weight of 95.94 daltons. Its symbol is Mo. Compounds of molybdenum are among the scarcer constituents of the earth’s crust. In fact, molybdenum is only about three times more abundant than gold. Organic forms of molybdenum are found in living matter, from bacteria to animals, including humans.

Silica

Silica is not present in the body in large amounts, yet is found in virtually every type of tissue in the body. Silica is used to keep bones, cartilage, tendons and artery walls healthy and may be beneficial in the treatment of allergies, heartburn and gum disease, as well as assisting the immune system.

Ester C

Ester C is a naturally chelated (combined with a metallic ion to form a chelate, a substance absorbed better by the small intestine) mineral form of vitamin C. Ester C is absorbed fast and is pH balanced so that it will not to upset the stomach. White blood cell ascorbate levels are four times greater with ester C compared to the typical vitamin C. Ester C also enters the bloodstream and tissues four times faster than typical vitamin C. Essential to the formation of collagen, vitamin C protects against bruising, promotes the healing of wounds and the production of anti-stress hormones. It is an anti-oxidant required for tissue growth and repair, and adrenal gland function. Ester C protects against infection and against the harmful effects of pollution, and it may play a role in preventing cancer. It also aids in interferon production and is needed for the metabolism of folic acid, tyrosine, and phenylalanine.

Pantothenic Acid

Also called pantothenate, pantothenic acid belongs to the B complex of water-soluble vitamins that have multiple roles in energy metabolism. It forms part of the important coenzyme A and part of the protein found in the enzyme fatty acid synthetase. It is necessary for the production of glucose and fatty acids, the main fuels of the body. It is also essential for making steroid hormones and brain neurotransmitters.

Niacin

Niacin aids the function of the nervous system, promotes metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein, and the production of hydrochloric acid used by the digestive system. Niacin is essential to proper blood circulation.

Choline

Choline is a constituent in phosphatidyl choline, which is essential to cell membranes. It is also called a methyl donor in energy metabolism. In the brain, choline forms part of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, intimately involved in anabolic drive and in memory.

Inositol

Inositol helps to prevent hardening of the arteries, is important in the formation of lecithin, and the removal of fat from the liver. Inositol helps metabolize cholesterol.

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B1 affects energy because it is important for carbohydrate metabolism. It enhances circulation and assists in the production of blood and hydrochloric acid. Vitamin B1 is needed for normal muscle tone of the intestines, stomach, and heart.

Vitamin B2

Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps muscle cell mitochondria produce energy. It is necessary for red blood cell formation, antibody production, cell respiration, and growth. Vitamin B2 also facilitates oxygen use throughout the body.

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is involved in more bodily functions than any other single nutrient. It affects both physical and mental health. This vitamin is necessary in the production of hydrochloric acid and in the absorption of fats and protein. It also aids in maintaining sodium and potassium balance, and promotes red blood cell formation. Vitamin B6 activates many enzymes, aids in B12 absorption, aids immune system function, and anti-body production. It inhibits the formation of a toxic chemical called homocysteine, which attacks the heart muscle and allows the deposition of cholesterol around the heart muscle.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is needed to prevent anemia. It aids in cell formation and cellular longevity. This vitamin is required for proper digestion, absorption of foods, protein synthesis, and metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.

Folic Acid

Considered brain food, folic acid is needed for energy production and the formation of red blood cells. Functioning as a coenzyme in DNA synthesis, it is important for healthy cell division and replication, especially the rapid replication of muscle and blood cells needed for performance and recovery.

Biotin

Biotin aids in cell growth, in fatty acid production, in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and in the utilization of B-complex vitamins. Biotin forms part of two enzymes essential for glucose and fatty acid synthesis.

Phyto-Blend

Phyto-Blend is an antioxidant blend containing pine bark extract, grape seed extract, bilberry extract and grape skin extract. Phyto-Blend enhances immunity and protects against the detrimental effects of pollution and the formation the cancer. Research has documented the ability of antioxidants to neutralize free radicals created by exercise.

Lo Han Guo

Lo Han Guo contains a natural sweetening agent called Mogroside, which is derived from the Lo Han Guo fruit and processed into a fine powder. This extract is easily soluble in water without any sediment. It is a stable, non-fermentable extract which is ideal for diabetics.

Stevia

Stevia is a natural plant extract considered to have a beneficial effect in controlling blood sugar levels.

Natural Flavor and Natural Color

Ultima Replenisher uses only natural flavors and colors.

Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate that digests uniformly to supply energy consistently to the body over time without creating a “yo-yo” effect common with the digestion of simple sugars.