NOW® Vitamin D-1000 softgels supply recommended levels of this key vitamin in a highly-absorbable liquid softgel form. Vitamin D is normally obtained from the diet or produced by the skin from the ultraviolet energy of the sun. However, it is not abundant in food. As more people avoid sun exposure, Vitamin D supplementation becomes even more necessary to ensure that your body receives an adequate supply. ...

NOW® Vitamin D-1000 softgels supply recommended levels of this key vitamin in a highly-absorbable liquid softgel form. Vitamin D is normally obtained from the diet or produced by the skin from the ultraviolet energy of the sun. However, it is not abundant in food. As more people avoid sun exposure, Vitamin D supplementation becomes even more necessary to ensure that your body receives an adequate supply. ...

One of nature's most powerful super foods, an abundant source of proteins, vitamins & antioxidants. Prized for its berries, açai has been used for centuries by the people of the Amazon basin. Extremely rich in antioxidants, the açai berry's high levels of polyphenols & anthocyanins are crucial in neutralising free radicals thus helping to combat premature ageing. The high levels of plant sterols in açai help combat the absorption of cholesterol.Açai is rich in amino acids
- the building blocks for proteins in the body. In addition açai is a good source of dietary fibre, has a low glycaemic level & is rich in vitamins & minerals including calcium, phosphorus, beta-carotene & vitamin E.
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One teaspoon of Wheatgrass powder is nutritionally equal to 50grams of spinach. Wheatgrass has more Vitamin C than oranges & twice the Vitamin A of carrots. Wheatgrass helps your body to build red blood cells which carry oxygen to every cell. Wheatgrass contains 19 amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Wheatgrass is prepared from the common wheat plant. Importantly, however, the plant is harvested at the early stages of growth before jointing occurs, after which, its nutritional value declines sharply. At this early stage Wheatgrass is abundant in Chlorophyll, which gives the plant its vibrant green colour. The Chlorophyll contained in these green foods is widely believed to have a beneficial effect on cholesterol, blood pressure, immune system response & cancer prevention. Chlorophyll inhibits harmful bacteria & its de-odorising properties have a neutralising effect on bad breath. Wheatgrass is also an excellent source of Enzymes, Minerals, B Vitamins & Antioxidants. A powerhouse of protein. ...

Bitter Apricot Kernels (Semen Armeniacae Amarum) have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to relieve coughs, asthma & lubricate the bowel. The kernels are rich in amygdalin
- also known as vitamin B17 (though not technically a vitamin). One of the issues with bitter apricot kernels is that the metabolism of amygdalin produces hydrogen cyanide
- a potent toxin. Therefore it is recommended to consume no more than three apricot kernels per day. The kernels can be ground into juices, smoothies or other recipes. Bitter Apricot Kernels (Semen Armeniacae Amarum) have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to relieve coughs, asthma & lubricate the bowel. The kernels are rich in amygdalin
- also known as vitamin B17 (though not technically a vitamin). The use of amygdalin to treat certain conditions is so controversial that we cannot write about it, therefore we encourage people to do their own research. One of the issues with bitter apricot kernels is that the metabolism of amygdalin produces hydrogen cyanide
- a potent toxin. Therefore it is recommended to consume no more than three apricot kernels per day. It is important to remember that amygdalin is found in the pips of many fruits such as apples, grapes, cherries, peaches, plums & nectarines though not in such high concentrations as found in bitter apricot kernels. It is also useful to remember here that salt, while beneficial & in fact essential to human health, if consumed in excessive quantities can be toxic.



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Nua Naturals Organic Cacao Butter possesses a smooth creamy texture making it the essential ingredient when preparing some tasty raw foods, especially chocolate! This natural treat is an excellent source of omega-6 & omega-9 fatty acids, as well as free radical fighting antioxidants. That’s not all! It can also act as a mood enhancer & help boost the immune system. When the cacao is melted it can be used as a natural cosmetic to enhance & treat the skin naturally. ...

Cacao nibs contain the highest concentration of antioxidants of any known food by far. Sinfully good for you! Cacao is one of nature's greatest superfoods. The core ingredient in chocolate, when consumed in its raw unprocessed state it is extremely rich in nutrients & health benefits. Native to the Americas, cacao was so highly valued by the Aztecs & Mayans; it was used as currency before the Spanish conquest. Cacao contains the highest concentration of antioxidants of any known food by far, more than that found in blueberries, goji berries, red wine or green tea. It is an excellent source of magnesium which helps heart function & brain power whilst increasing the body's alkalinity. Cacao is rich in iron, chromium, zinc & sulphur (which helps keep the skin beautiful). Cacao has long been known as a mood enhancer & aphrodisiac. ...

Rich in antioxidants, iron, chromium, zinc & sulphur which helps keep the skin beautiful, cacao has long been known as a mood enhancer & aphrodisiac. Cacao is one of nature's greatest superfoods. The core ingredient in chocolate, when consumed in its raw unprocessed state it is extremely rich in nutrients & health benefits. Cacao contains the highest concentration of antioxidants of any known food by far, more than that found in blueberries, goji berries, red wine or green tea. It is an excellent source of magnesium which helps heart function & brain power whilst increasing the body's alkalinity. ...

The small but mighty chia seed is packed full of nutrients. The best known plant source of omega-3, chia is also an excellent source of fibre, amino acids, antioxidants, & a variety of minerals including iron, calcium, zinc & magnesium to name but a few. Chia seeds though small in size are packed full of nutrients. A member of the mint family, native to southern Mexico & Guatemala, chia has been a highly regarded food since pre
- Columbian times. Cultivated by Aztec & Mayan civilizations & prized by their warriors, it is still widely used today. Chia is the richest known plant source of omega 3. It is an excellent source of a variety of amino acids, antioxidants, fibre, iron, calcium, copper, zinc, niacin, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese & molybdenum.
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