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  • There are three different herbs commonly called ginseng: Asian or Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng), American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Siberian "ginseng" (Eleutherococcus…

  • For arthritis products available include: Synoquin, Seraquin, Cosequin, Glycoflex, Cartrophen, Superdog Ultimate Nutrition Glucosamine, Arthrotabs and C2 Collaplex.For cystitis products…

  • Glutamine, or L-glutamine, is the most abundant amino acid in the body. Normally, it can be synthesised from another amino acid, glutamate, in adequate quantities. It performs several major…

  • Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are combinations of proteins and sugars and are found in a variety of tissues, including the blood plasma, joints, and the mucosal (mucous membrane) lining of a…

  • Green-lipped or Perna mussel (Perna canaliculus), is a shellfish that is a natural source of glycosaminoglycans (GAGS) including chondroitin. These products are potentially very useful in the…

  • Hawthorn, derived from various species of crataegus, including C. laevigata, C. oxyacantha and C. monogyna, is one of the oldest known and best researched plants in western herbal medicine. It…

  • Herbs are plants that contain ingredients with active therapeutic properties. These active ingredients may be present in the whole plant or only a part. Other parts of the same plant, or other…

  • Much of the research into nutrition has focused on minimum requirements of nutrients to avoid deficiency problems. Orthomolecular therapy (from 'ortho' meaning 'right') focuses on providing…

  • Immune stimulants, or immunostimulants, are herbs or neutraceuticals (nutritional supplements) that have a beneficial effect on the body’s ability to fight infection, disease and injury.…

  • Products available include: Samylin, Zentonyl, Hepatosyl, Doxion SAMe (S-adenosyl-methionine) is a liver support supplement with antioxidant and detoxifying properties. We use it mainly in…