2015 Supplement Essentials Awards
{HEART HEALTH} Barlean’s Omega-7 Heart Remedy contains purified palmitoleic acid sourced from wild-caught fish. Clinical studies show purified palmitoleic acid improves HDL while lowering LDL and C-reactive protein (an inflammation indicator).
{ANTI-AGING} EuroPharma Terry Naturally BCM95+OPC combines three potent antioxidants: BCM-95 Curcumin, which provides up to 10 times the normal rate of curcumin absorption; 100 percent absorbable OPC French grape seed extract; and turmeric essential oil.
{MEN'S HEALTH} Garden of Life mykind Organics Men’s Multi is a whole-food multivitamin made from certified organic, non-GMO verified whole foods and herbs. Formulated for energy and prostate and heart health.
{GREENS} Amazing Grass Raw Reserve Greens & Protein provides 14 grams of plant-based protein, 25 billion probiotics, and certified organic ingredients formulated to help with detoxification.
{IMMUNE HEALTH} American Health Ester-C is a nonacidic vitamin C formula that offers 24-hour immune support.
{PAIN & INFLAMMATION} America’s Finest, Inc. Super Curcumin C3 Complex w/BioPerine uses a scientifically proven antioxidant for the relief of temporary joint inflammation due to overexertion. BioPerine is a black pepper fruit extract that improves nutrient bioavailability.
{GREENS} Harvest energizing, detoxifying, and alkalinizing phytonutrients with Bluebonnet Super Earth OrganicGreens. Made from USDA Certified Organic wheatgrass, green kamut, barley grass, alfalfa grass, spirulina, and chlorella.
{HOMEOPATHY} Boiron Chestal Cold & Cough homeopathic medicine helps relieve cough and other symptoms of the common cold. Good for ages 3 and up.
{OMEGAS} A teaspoon of Carlson Cod Liver Oil in Fruit Splash flavor contains 1,100 mg of omega-3 fatty acids derived from wild-caught Norwegian cod.
{HAIR, SKIN & NAILS} Country Life Maxi-Skin Collagen + C&A contains Verisol bioactive collagen peptides that enhance elasticity, increase collagen by 60 percent, and significantly reduce the depth of eye wrinkles.
{WEIGHT & FITNESS} Creative Bioscience Probiotics Prebiotics 1234 contains both prebiotics and probiotics for weight loss and digestive health. Garcinia cambogia (hydroxycitric acid or HCA) reduces appetite and fat accumulation.
{PROBIOTIC} Flora Udo’s Choice Super Bifido Plus Probiotic is a blend of eight Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains that support healthy flora, colon health, and regularity.
{ANXIETY, STRESS &ENERGY} Gaia Herbs MacaBoost adds a delicious plant-based energy boost to your smoothie. This line of maca blends includes Cacao-Ginger with rhodiola extract for energy, stamina, and mood and Vanilla-Chai with holy basil for stress.
{GREENS} Genesis Today Detox Greens contains a smorgasbord of healthful ingredients, including sea vegetables, digestive herbs and enzymes, 10 probiotics, and a blend of detox ingredients in addition to greens.
{MULTIVITAMIN} Health Direct Nature’s Optimal Nutrition Energize liquid multi provides a wide range of energizing vitamins, antioxidants, and heart-health-related ingredients like trans-resveratrol.
{FAMILY HEALTH} The delicious taste of Hero Nutritionals Yummi Bears Fish Free Omega 3 with Chia Seed ensures that your kids continue to take their omegas!
{PAIN & INFLAMMATION} Irwin Naturals 3-in-1 Joint Formula delivers science-backed nutrients—including omega 3s, glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, Indian frankincense extract, stinging nettle, and turmeric extract—to help reduce pain and increase mobility in joints.
{ANTI-AGING} Liquid BioCell Life blends superfruits, collagen, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid. It delivers antioxidants, resveratrol, and targeted skin and joint support.
{WOMEN'S HEALTH} Masquelier’s French Pine Bark Extract with Original OPCs supports blood vessel integrity and collagen production while providing antioxidants for eye and skin health.
{ANXIETY, STRESS & ENERGY} Natural Vitality Natural Calm delivers magnesium to effectively relax the body and reduce stress.
{COLD & FLU} When taken at the first sign of the flu, Nature’s Answer Sambucus Original Black Elderberry Extract can help shorten the duration of illness. Each serving delivers 5,000 milligrams (mg) of concentrated herbal power.
{HOMEOPATHY} Nature’s Way Umcka ColdCare is a soothing cherry syrup made of aronia juice and homeopathic remedies that can be used to shorten the duration and severity of a cold.
{HAIR, SKIN & NAILS} Neocell Platinum Matrix helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles, supports skin hydration and elasticity with clinically studied collagen (types 1 and 3), hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C.
{OMEGAS} New Chapter Wholemega uses a low-heat extraction process on wild Alaskan salmon to preserve the fish oil’s natural 17 whole omegas, vitamin D3, and astaxanthin (an antioxidant).
{HAIR, SKIN & NAILS} New Nordic Hair Volume contains ingredients for healthier-looking hair, including procyanidin B2 extracted from apples, biotin, millet, and horsetail.
{OMEGAS} Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Phospholipids combines omega-3 fish oil concentrate with phospholipid-bound omega-3s from sustainably sourced herring roe.
{IMMUNE HEALTH} Made from wild, mountain-grown Mediterranean oregano, North American Herb & Spice Oil Oreganol soothes coughs and upper respiratory symptoms.
{HEART HEALTH} NOW Red Palm Tocotrienols contain both vitamin E and mixed tocotrienol complex. These free radical scavengers may help promote normal arterial function and healthy cholesterol metabolism.
{VEGAN} Ovega-3 500 mg Omega-3s DHA + EPA gets its healthy omegas from algae, not fish.
{MULTIVITAMIN} Oxylent Award-Winning Multivitamin Supplement Drink 5-in-1 Formula makes taking vitamins a pleasure. It contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, electrolytes—in one refreshing drink!
{DIGESTIVE HEALTH} Prebiotin Prebiotic Fiber provides “food” for the healthy bacteria in your gut, helping to support digestive health and immune function.
{IMMUNE HEALTH} Quality of Life Immuno Complex combines the medicinal mushroom AHCC with other nutrients to support immunity. AHCC increases the activity of white blood cells, andographis helps prevent and treat cold and flu, and special formulations of vitamin C and zinc aid in rapid absorption.
{MULTIVITAMIN} Rainbow Light Embrace Prenatal 35+ is created for mothers-to-be over 35. In addition to folic acid, this food-based prenatal multi includes nutrients to improve circulation, maintain blood sugar and energy, and ease morning sickness.
{PAIN & INFLAMMATION} Redd Remedies Pain uses clinically tested Curcumin C3 Complex, a patented turmeric extract, to deliver anti-inflammatory benefits to connective tissue.
{WEIGHT & FITNESS} Looking to curb your appetite? Renew Life Skinny Gut Ultimate Shake is a plant-based powder that delivers 20 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, and live probiotic cultures with each serving.
{WOMEN'S HEALTH} Tangut MenoHealth incorporates three ingredients that reduce hot flashes: rhubarb, chamomile, and pomegranate.
{WEIGHT & FITNESS} Workouts just got easier with Twinlab Cleanseries Pre-Workout Activator. This powder blends energy-supportive vitamins with adaptogenic herbs, including rhodiola.
{PROBIOTIC} UAS Up4 Probiotics with DDS-1 contains a scientifically validated strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus that can withstand stomach acid to help support digestive and immune health.
{VEGAN} Each serving of Vega One provides 20 grams of vegan protein, 6 servings of greens, 50 percent of the daily intake of vitamins and minerals, 27 percent of daily intake of fiber, omega 3s (from flaxseed and hemp), antioxidants, and probiotics. All for 170 calories.
{PROBIOTIC} Wakunaga Probiata Critical Care delivers LP299V, a high-potency culture of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v. Studies confirm this strain survives stomach acid and colonizes in the GI tract to reduce gas, diarrhea, constipation, and bloating.
{MEN'S HEALTH} Whole Earth & Sea Pure Food Men’s 50+ Multivitamin & Mineral includes saw palmetto, lycopene, and a boost of B vitamins. Gluten free, non-GMO, and made from whole, raw foods
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