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How to use your extras

The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests that you budget calories the way you do money — in general, don’t use more than you need.

The agency refers to calories consumed beyond what are essential as “discretionary” calories. It offers these suggestions to help you manage discretionary calories while maintaining a healthy weight:

• The agency suggests you consume a relatively small amount of discretionary calories — 100 to 300 extra calories each day. The total can vary somewhat based on how much physical activity you get.
• The discretionary calorie allowance can be used on “goodies” that contain solid fats or added sugars. Examples include whole milk, cheese, sausage, biscuits, or sweetened cereals or yogurt.
• The discretionary allowance can also be used by adding a sauce, dressing, butter or sweetened syrup to your food.
• Other goodies that may qualify for this allowance include candy, alcohol or soda.

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***Highly Absorbable CoQ10 Produced Through Advanced Nanomicelle Technology***

Advanced Nanomicelle Technology Shown To Increase Absorption Potention
- 1,000 times smaller molecules than other micelle technology formulas, putting hte active ingredient closer to cell membranes

***ADVANTAGES***
- Greater Absorption- demonstrated in a preliminary study to be more bioavailable than other advanced technology formulas.

- Cost-Effective- nanomicelle technology increases absorption potential so patients can take less.

- Convenient- one (5 ml) teaspoon dose rather than multiple capsules.

- Patient-Friendly- delicious, natural orange flavor to promote compliance.

Powerful Support for Energy Metabolism and Muscle Tenderness

Benefits:

• Metagenics Fibroplex Plus is a highly specialized formula that provides nutrition for soft tissues in those with muscle tenderness and discomfort.
• Delivers a blend of specific vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to support cellular energy production and muscular and nervous system function.
• Features MetaMag - Metagenics fully reacted magnesium amino acid chelate designed to maximize absorption and reduce the likelihood of GI discomfort. (In the US, nearly 70% of adults have magnesium intakes below the recommended levels).
• Provides an extensive range of targeted nutrients including: taurine, L-glutamine, L-carnitine, calcium, potassium, and malic acid.
• Delicious citrus fruit punch flavor in a convenient powdered form.

Metagenics Fibroplex Plus features a blend of key nutrients that support cellular energy production and mitochondrial function with just 1 serving daily!

Mitochondria are structures found in muscle tissue that are often referred to as the “powerhouses” of cells due to their role in the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) - the molecule that is the source of energy for most metabolic processes.

In order for mitochondria to produce ATP and create energy, specific nutrients are required. Deficiencies or imbalances in these nutrients may contribute to an accumulation of lactic acid as the result of even basic, everyday activities, frequently leading to muscle tenderness and discomfort.

Key Nutrients for Fatigue and Muscle Tenderness

• Magnesium supports multiple aspects of energy production, including ATP synthesis.
• L-Carnitine supports transport of fat into the mitochondria for energy production.
• L-Glutamine facilitates muscle growth and repair.
• Malic acid supports continuity of the Kreb’s cycle of energy production.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Introducing the Summer Seasonal Flavor

New UltraMeal Pina Colada Medical Food!

This summer, we are offering you the refreshing new flavor of UltraMeal Pina Colada - the latest seasonal flavor from Metagenics! Place your order today because it’s first come, first serve while supplies last.

• Delicious and naturally flavored
• Available only for a limited time
• Same great UltraMeal nutrition to support the management of conditions associated with metabolic syndrome, including:
• Altered body composition
• Central Obesity
• Insulin resistance

Blend UltraMeal Pina Colada with Ice for a Cool and Healthy Summer Treat!

Also available: Great-tasting Vanilla, Dutch Chocolate, Strawberry Supreme, Mocha, Banana Blast, Country Peach, and Raspberry flavors, as well as UltraMeal bars.

Intestinal or Bowel Disease?

Support is available with Metagenics New LactoFlamX.

Research-Based Relief

Good news for those with intestinal/bowel distress. LactoFlamX by Metagenics features L. plantarum 229V - a strain-identified probiotic that has been specifically shown to support the integrity and healthy function of the mucosal lining.

Cutting-Edge Science for Intestinal Health

Research suggest that levels of cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-10(IL-10) can influence intestinal function and comfort. That’s where LactoFlamX by Metagenics may help.

Take advantage of this exciting new probiotic formula that features L. plantarum 299V. Preliminary research on this probiotic strain suggests that it may:

• Beneficially influence levels of IL-6
• Influence other cytokines, such as IL-10

Use LactoFlamX to help:

• Support healthy intestinal mucosal barrier integrity and function
• Promote healthy intestinal microbial balance
• Support a healthy immune response

Formula: 18 billion CFU per capsule L. plantarum 299V

Form: 40 count bottle

Recommendations: One capsule per day

More product information is available at http://www.healthdesigns.com/ShopSite/Meta/lactoflamx.html.

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A Multi-Mechanistic Approach for Great Outcomes

Harness the power of nutrigenomics for a new degree of nutritional support for the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). New Metagenics UltraInflamX Plus 360 medical food combines key nutrients and herbs with selective kinase response modulators (SKRMS) to address inflammation from multiple directions for your patients with IBD, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.

Metagenics UltraInflamX Plus 360 Advantages

• Features reduced iso-alpha acids (RIAA, from hops), which have been:
• Shown to beneficially influence the function of kinases involved in inflammatory processes
• Suggested by research to positively influence inflammation - signaling molecules such as NF-kB, COX-2, and PGE2
• Supplies a low-allergy-potential, readily digestible, concentrated rice protein base fortified with amino acids
• Inhibits the activities of a wide variety of enzymes, cytokines, eicosanoids, and reactive species implicated in pain and inflammation
• Provides powerful antioxidant protection with high ORAC value nutrients shown to combat oxidative stress
• Provides L-glutamine, a valuable energy source for intestinal mucosal cells

Give yourself a multidimensional approach to help reduce inflammation & promote healing with Metagenics UltraInflamX Plus 360.

More product information available at http://www.healthdesigns.com/ShopSite/Meta/ultrainflamxplus360.html.

Metagenics’s works diligently to offer you the best quality products - at the best possible prices. Due to improved pricing on their high quality raw material source, we are excited to be able to reduce your cost on CoQ-10 ST and CoQ10 ST-100.

Before purchasing any Coenzyme Q10 supplements, it’s important to understand they can vary in quality and purity.

Sample 1 (Metagenic’s) Claim: 30mg   Actual Amount: 30.5mg

Sample 2   Claim: 25mg  Actual Amount:  15.9mg

Sample 3   Claim: 25mg  Actual Amount:  23.3mg

Sample 4   Claim: 30mg  Actual Amount:  30mg

Sample 5   Claim:  50mg  Actual Amount:  46.6mg

Not all CoQ10 supplements are offered in the purest form - but you can always rely on Metagenic’s.

Research demonstrates that CoQ10 supplementation support numerous aspects of health:

• Promotes healthy cardiac and skeletal muscle bioenergetics and heart function
• Supports cellular integrity and endothelial health by protecting against oxidative stress
• Plays a key role in every cell of the body, assisting oxygenation, circulation, heart muscle strength, and much more
• Replenishes healthy CoQ10 levels in patients who may be deficient, such as those taking popular cholesterol-lowering agents and individuals over 50
• Supports healthy blood pressure levels already within the normal range

CoQ10 is commonly recommended for those who:

• Take a popular cholesterol-lowering agent
• Could benefit from heart muscle function support
• May benefit from natural blood pressure support
• Could benefit from overall cardiovascular support

Alapars is niacinamide/NAC blend for healthy PARS activity. How will you benefit:

• May inhibit PARS, free radical generation, cytokines, and collagenase, thereby protecting multiple tissues and systems.
• Supports joint tissue health
• May support the health of other tissues impacted by PARS upregulation such as gastrointestinal, neurological, and pancreatic tissues.
• Promotes healthy cellular energy (ATP) levels.
• Provides a unique blend of niacinamide and N-acetylcsteine.
• Effective levels in just three tablets per day.

This unique combination of niacinamide and NAC may result in a complementary effect that translates into a lower dosage requirement — just three tablets daily — and may improve outcomes in minor pain management when used as part of a comprehensive nutritional support program.

MetaGlycemX provides advanced nutritional support for healthy blood sugar levels. This comprehensive formula delivers a unique combination of green tea, cinnamon, alpha-lipoic acid, and a foundation of nutrients to:

• Promote healthy insulin and glucose responses
• Protect against oxidative stress
• Provide optimal foundation nutrition tailored to those with blood sugar concerns

Endurabolic now delivers 1.8mg of vanadium instead of the previous 5mg. This reformulation brings the level of vanadium in line with the current Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) established for this trace mineral by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academics of Science.

Although some previous studies have suggested that higher doses of vanadium may be useful for supporting blood sugar, on the basis of evolving research on the safety of vanadium in higher doses, Metagenic’s has reformulated Endurabolic accordingly.