Supplement Guide:
| SUPPLEMENT |
FUNCTION |
COMMON DOSAGE |
| Protein
Powders |
Provide vital amino acids and other functional
health benefits. |
20-200 grams daily. |
| Essential Fatty
Acids |
Provide essential fats for those on low-fat
diets. |
5-30 grams daily. |
| Hemp Oil |
Anti-carcinogenic, cardiovascular health,
excellent source of EFAs. |
2-4 tsp. daily. |
| Fiber (Insoluble and
Soluble) |
Intestinal health, regularity, cholesterol level,
probiotic, immune function. |
10-30 grams daily. |
| Flaxseed
Oil |
Anti-carcinogenic, cardiovascular health,
excellent source of EFAs. |
2 tbsp. daily. |
| GLA; Evening Primrose Oil, Borage Oil |
Anti-inflammatory, skin and hair quality. |
400-600 mg daily. |
| Chondroitin
Sulfate |
Anti-inflammatory, joint maintenance. |
1,200-1,500 mg daily. |
| Glucosamine |
Anti-inflammatory, benefit connective tissue
injuries |
500-3,000 mg daily. |
| Fructo-Oligosaccharide
(FOS) |
Soluble fiber, probiotic associated with improved
immune function, lowered LDL cholesterol levels, lowered
blood-sugar levels. |
5-20 mg daily. |
| Glucomannan |
Soluble fiber, probiotic, improved immune
function, lowered LDL cholesterol levels, lowered blood-sugar
levels. |
3-9 grams daily. |
| Fibersol 2 |
Soluble fiber, probiotic, lowered LDL cholesterol
levels, lowered blood-sugar levels, weight reduction, improved
regularity. |
5-25 grams daily. |
| Green Tea
Extract |
Antioxidant, metabolism enhancer, relaxation. |
500-1,000 mg polyphenols daily. |
| Shiitake Mushroom Extract |
Enhance immune function, lower cholesterol. |
100 mg daily. |
| DL-Phenylalanine |
Pain reduction / neurotransmitter production,
decrease depression. |
250-500 mg daily. |
| Lactoferrin |
Immune system enhancer, antibiotic. |
250-500 mg daily. |
| Arabinogalactan |
Immune system enhancer, acute infections. |
1.5-3 grams daily. |
| Beta-Glucan |
Immune system enhancer, acute infections. |
1-6 grams daily. |
| Olive Leaf
Extract |
Immune system enhancer, acute infections. |
500 mg-2 grams daily. |
| Saw
Palmetto |
Prostate health, anti-dihydrotestosterone
(DHT). |
200-350 mg daily. |
| L-Lysine
(Essential Amino Acid) |
May reduce symptoms and may prevent recurrence of
herpes, promote bone growth and healthy skin. |
500-1,000 mg daily. |
| Methylsulfonylmethane
(MSM) |
Reduce arthritis pain and inflammation, improve
tissue regeneration. |
500-1,000 mg daily. |
| Colostrum |
Immune sytem enhancer. |
150 mg-2 grams daily. |
| Copper |
Joint health, chemical reaction co-factor. |
1.5-3 mg daily. |
| Echinacea |
Improve immune function. |
500-1,000 mg daily. |
| N-Acetylcysteine
(NAC) |
Antioxidant, improve immune performance. |
1,000-1,500 mg daily. |
| CMO (Cetyl
Myristoleate) |
Joint function. |
1-3 g daily. |
| IP6 (Inositol
Hexaphosphate) |
Anti-carcinogenic. |
1-2 g daily. |
| Goldenseal |
Improve immune function. |
250-750 mg daily. |
| 7-Keto DHEA |
Improve immune function, metabolite of DHEA,
thermogenic. |
50-100 mg daily. |
| L-Histidine |
Anti-inflammatory. |
3-7 g daily. |
