Pycnogenol contains powerful antioxidants whose protective effects are manifest in a number of tissues (see below). Pycnogenol is a potent antioxidant, with an antioxidant activity Approx. fifty times that of vitamin C. Because of the chemical structure of Pycnogenol ®, it can be incorporated into & protect both the aqueous (cytoplasmic) & lipid (cell memrane) phases of cells from damage by free radicals. Pycnogenol® also promotes increased availability of vitamin C within the body. Pycnogenol® antioxidants can be particularly effective for maintaining healthy functioning of blood vessels, & the eyes, as well as helping maintain normal strength, flexibility, cardiovasular system & suppleness of the skin. ...

Bio-Pycnogenol is a Source of Proanthrocyanidins, chemical substances belonging to one of the most beneficial group of plant flavonoids. It's antioxidant activity is Approx. 50 times stronger than vitamin C & 30 times that of vitamin E. Pycnogenol is a wonderful anti-ageing supplement. Supplementing with Pycnogenol improves the microcirculation to the skin, reducing the degradation of the skin proteins collagen & elastin. These 2 proteins are essential to the support structure of the skin & are responsible for ageing. Taking Pycnogenol can help the body to naturally preserve the health & presence of collagen & elastin. Free radicals are involved in the ageing process of all cells, including skin cells. Pycnogenol kills free radicals, helping cells to stay young. This is why Pycnogenol is often refererred to as the 'skin vitamin' or the 'oral cosmetic'. It rebuilds skin tissues, making skin more flexible, livelier, tighter, firmer, more elastic, smoother, healthier & thus younger looking. ...

Bio-Pycnogenol is a Source of Proanthrocyanidins, chemical substances belonging to one of the most beneficial group of plant flavonoids. It's antioxidant activity is Approx. 50 times stronger than vitamin C & 30 times that of vitamin E. Pycnogenol is a wonderful anti-ageing supplement. Supplementing with Pycnogenol improves the microcirculation to the skin, reducing the degradation of the skin proteins collagen & elastin. These 2 proteins are essential to the support structure of the skin & are responsible for ageing. Taking Pycnogenol can help the body to naturally preserve the health & presence of collagen & elastin. Free radicals are involved in the ageing process of all cells, including skin cells. Pycnogenol kills free radicals, helping cells to stay young. This is why Pycnogenol is often refererred to as the 'skin vitamin' or the 'oral cosmetic'. It rebuilds skin tissues, making skin more flexible, livelier, tighter, firmer, more elastic, smoother, healthier & thus younger looking. ...

Bio-Selenium+ Zinc: Contains L-selenomethionine, the most easily absorbed type of selenium. It cooperates with vitamins A, B6, C & E & the mineral zinc, in contributing to the body's mechanism for neutralizing free radicals. Organically bound Selenium & Zinc with vitamins
- an ideal anti-oxidant complex tablet.
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Bio-Selenium+ Zinc: Contains L-selenomethionine, the most easily absorbed type of selenium. It cooperates with vitamins A, B6, C & E & the mineral zinc, in contributing to the body's mechanism for neutralizing free radicals. Organically bound Selenium & Zinc with vitamins
- an ideal anti-oxidant complex tablet.
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Bio-Trim is a combination dietary supplement formulated to assist with effective weight reduction. In contrast with the rapid weight loss achieved via crash dieting (i.e. based on a dramatic reduction in food intake), Bio-Trim is aimed at controlled long-term weight reduction, obtained via the manipulation of specific areas of metabolic biochemistry relevant to weight reduction. Bio-Trim contains four substances, each of which relates to a specific metabolic area as outlined below:- l-carnitine, chromium, coenzyme Q10, & a plant extract from the Malabar tamarind (Garcinia cambogia), an Indian fruit used in curries. The components of Bio-Trim are directed at four major areas of metabolism of relevance to weight management i.e. fat metabolism, sugar balance, digestion & energy production. L-carnitine promotes efficient utilization of fat within the body, by mediating the transport of fatty acids into muscle tissue, for conversion into energy. Chromium is a component of the Glucose Tolerance Factor, which is involved in the control of sugar metabolism within the body. Coenzyme Q10 is involved in the cellular energy generation process, & helps maintain the body’s energy supply when dietary intake is reduced. Garcinia cambogia, a dried fruit used for culinary purposes in India is also included in Bio-Trim. ...

Vitamin D3 supplements, Bio-Vitamin D3 from Pharma Nord contains vitamin D3 dissolved in cold-pressed olive oil & encapsulated in small, easy-to-swallow “pearls” of soft gelatine. Vitamin D contributes to normal functioning of the immune system, contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth & bones, supports normal muscle functioning, & plays a role in the body’s cell division & specialisation. When UV rays hit the skin, the active form of vitamin D is formed. The body’s ability to produce vitamin D is reduced with age, however the vitamin D synthesis is inhibited by lack of sunshine or covering up with clothes. Pregnant & breast-feeding mothers, young children, elderly people & those with dark skin may also require supplemental vitamin D due to inadequate UV exposure. ...

Vitamin D3 supplements, Bio-Vitamin D3 from Pharma Nord contains vitamin D3 dissolved in cold-pressed olive oil & encapsulated in small, easy-to-swallow “pearls” of soft gelatine. Vitamin D contributes to normal functioning of the immune system, contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth & bones, supports normal muscle functioning, & plays a role in the body’s cell division & specialisation. When UV rays hit the skin, the active form of vitamin D is formed. The body’s ability to produce vitamin D is reduced with age, however the vitamin D synthesis is inhibited by lack of sunshine or covering up with clothes. Pregnant & breast-feeding mothers, young children, elderly people & those with dark skin may also require supplemental vitamin D due to inadequate UV exposure. ...

The absorption of calcium in the body• Reduce bone fractures • Fight cold & flu by boosting the immune system • Ensure adequate vitamin D3 in the body for people who may not get enough sunlight Vitamin D3 (also known as cholecalciferol) is a fat soluble vitamin which plays an important role in maintaining blood levels of calcium. The majority of vitamin D in the body is created during skin exposure to sunlight, but can also be found in egg yolk, fish oils & oily fish such as salmon, herring & mackerel. Cholecalciferol is an animal source of vitamin D3. Pharma Nord's Vitamin D3 is specially formulated in gel 'pearls'. Our preparation is dissolved in cold pressed organic olive oil to enhance absorption. It contains the cholecalciferol form of D3, which is produced naturally in the skin. How does vitamin D3 work? Vitamin D3 increases the absorption of calcium from food & reduces the excretion of calcium from the body. These effects ensure that calcium levels are maintained & allow adequate levels to be stored in bones & teeth. If blood calcium levels are too low, calcium may be mobilised from bones for use elsewhere in the body, resulting in bone weakening. Vitamin D3 is also responsible for maintaining healthy muscles & nerves, & for maintaining a healthy immune system. What do you take vitamin D3 for? Vitamin D deficiency is rare. In children a lack of vitamin D may result in rickets (softening of the bones leading to ‘bow legs') although this has practically been eradicated in the Western world. In adults, deficiency may result in osteomalacia, (softening of the bones & muscle weakness). Deficiencies may also appear in strict vegetarians, people who do not have any exposure to the sun & those with intestinal malabsorption. The body's ability to manufacture vitamin D declines with age, & vitamin D deficiency is more common in the elderly. ...

The absorption of calcium in the body• Reduce bone fractures • Fight cold & flu by boosting the immune system • Ensure adequate vitamin D3 in the body for people who may not get enough sunlight Vitamin D3 (also known as cholecalciferol) is a fat soluble vitamin which plays an important role in maintaining blood levels of calcium. The majority of vitamin D in the body is created during skin exposure to sunlight, but can also be found in egg yolk, fish oils & oily fish such as salmon, herring & mackerel. Cholecalciferol is an animal source of vitamin D3. Pharma Nord's Vitamin D3 is specially formulated in gel 'pearls'. Our preparation is dissolved in cold pressed organic olive oil to enhance absorption. It contains the cholecalciferol form of D3, which is produced naturally in the skin. How does vitamin D3 work? Vitamin D3 increases the absorption of calcium from food & reduces the excretion of calcium from the body. These effects ensure that calcium levels are maintained & allow adequate levels to be stored in bones & teeth. If blood calcium levels are too low, calcium may be mobilised from bones for use elsewhere in the body, resulting in bone weakening. Vitamin D3 is also responsible for maintaining healthy muscles & nerves, & for maintaining a healthy immune system. What do you take vitamin D3 for? Vitamin D deficiency is rare. In children a lack of vitamin D may result in rickets (softening of the bones leading to ‘bow legs') although this has practically been eradicated in the Western world. In adults, deficiency may result in osteomalacia, (softening of the bones & muscle weakness). Deficiencies may also appear in strict vegetarians, people who do not have any exposure to the sun & those with intestinal malabsorption. The body's ability to manufacture vitamin D declines with age, & vitamin D deficiency is more common in the elderly. ...