This section of the shop includes all the major supplements – other than the main vitamin groups – that are essential for maintaining good health. They also usually serve a more specific purpose, and address a special health need or lack.

Amino Acids
The body uses amino acids in the production of neurotransmitters in the brain, several hormones, a variety of enzyme and metabolic processes.

Antioxidants
Research suggests that free-radical reactions are responsible for inflammation, ageing, degenerative arthritis, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Bioflavonoids
Bioflavonoids are important nutritional factors, and are part of just about every plant on Earth.

Coenzymes
CoQ10 is found in a wide variety of foods, such as the organ meats, beef, soy oil, sardines, mackerel and peanuts, in very small doses. It is synthesized in all tissues.

Essential Fatty Acids
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are essential to optimal health. This group includes two fatty acids, linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, which appear to have vitamin-like activity.

Intestinal Aids
A healthy body starts with healthy intestines.

Minerals
The citrate forms of some minerals are often absorbed more efficiently than are the commonly used carbonate and sulfate forms.

Selenium
Selenium acts as a component of an enzyme that protects cells against oxidative damage.