Restorative Formulations

montpelier VT, United States

Glucose Balance Px was designed to support healthy glucose metabolism. Milk thistle seed extract is an excellent herbal tool to support the liver, which is the main organ involved in glucose storage and metabolism. Glucose Balance Px promotes the metabolism of glucose and fat in the liver, and their entry into cells where they can be utilized appropriately. Nopal cactus preserves healthy blood lipids and sugar in their normal range. Extracts from Nopal cactus are used worldwide for supporting healthy metabolism of fats and sugars.

ThyroCalm Px is a highly-concentrated herbal extract designed to help stabilize healthy thyroid function. The Lemon Balm, Bugleweed, and Rosemary included in this formula are all from the mint family and contain rosmarinic and lithospermic acids. These plant acids are powerful polyphenols have been shown to bind Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulins (TSIs) and buttress the thyroid gland. Lemon balm has been shown to have activity in the central nervous system where it promotes dopaminergic transmission. This is important because dopamine helps regulate pituitary hormones and may support endocrine feedback loops and hormone synthesis. Traditional uses of lemon balm include nervous system support via the maintenance of dopamine activity in the brain. This formula uses sophisticated technology capable of condensing the herbs to extremely high concentrations, ranging from 45:1 to 100:1 ratios of whole herb.

Cholesterol Care contains a unique combination of herbs intended to optimize the use and metabolism of lipids and lipoprotein production by preserving liver function and healthy bile secretion. The Thistle herbs in this formula (milk thistle and artichoke) have been used for centuries to maintain healthy liver function. Thistle herbs may also help the liver process lipids to preserve healthy blood flow. Cholesterol Care supports the healthy metabolism of oxidized lipoproteins by neutralizing free radicals through the antioxidant effects of thistle herbs and CoQ10.

Enfla-Mend Px is a comprehensive botanical formula that balances NF-kB safely and without side effects. By blending Meriva brand curcumin phytosome with whole organic turmeric extract, a wide range of curcumin bio-constituents are available for maximum efficacy. Meriva curcumin has been shown to have a 29-fold absorption rate when compared to an extract without lecithin. Quercetin and Piperine have been added to enhance the absorption of the collective curcuminoids. Enfla-Mend Px also offers a substantial dose of Boswellia, standardized to 65% boswellic acid. The synergy of Boswellia and California Poppy combined with the curcuminoids has the overall effect of enhancing the relief of minor pain due to occasional overuse. Combined with appropriate diet and lifestyle factors, Enfla-Mend can support joint and muscle health and general protection through NF-kB balance.

Adaptogen is designed to support endocrine and immune functions as well as to defend the body from the ravaging effects of chronic stress. Adaptogenic herbs, often referred to as tonics, enhance the body's ability to adapt to and cope with mental, physical and metabolic stress. Healthy adrenal gland function is essential to many physiological functions including energy generation and immune response. Adaptogens are traditionally used to increase energy, enhance stamina and reinforce the entire endocrine system including both the adrenal and pituitary glands.

Our Adrenal Px Balance products provide highly concentrated adaptogenic herbal support for adrenal function. This formula was specifically designed to reduce occasional fatigue, increase resistance to stress and help maintain healthy cortisol levels during stressful life events. The addition of the adaptogenic herbal extracts of Holy Basil and Rhodiola offer an enhanced calming effect on the nervous system along with providing adrenal support. Adrenal Px Balance Capsules contain a similar formula as Adrenal Px Balance Syrup, with the addition of Rhodiola and Holy Basil, and a difference in the dosage form. When compared to Adrenal Px L-BP, Adrenal Px Balance capsules and syrup are meant for more general indications.

Ubiquinol is the reduced form of the vital compound CoQ10 and accounts for 80% of the CoQ10 found naturally in the human body. It protects cells from oxidative stress, while sparing and recycling other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E. Studies suggest that ubiquinol (reduced) is better absorbed than ubiquinone (oxidized). This data supports the hypothesis that ubiquinol may have a higher bioavailability, which means it could potentially be effective at a lower dose when compared to ubiquinone. It is believed that ubiquinol provides all the benefits attributed to conventional CoQ10, including the optimization of energy levels as well as heart, lung, and kidney health.

Iodine Px still has the same formula, which contains 12.5 mg of iodine, but after extensive review of the science, Restorative Formulations determined that all iodine present is in the natural form as iodide. As verified by an independent lab, when any dry form of iodine (I2) is dissolved in solution (as occurs in the digestive process), it is entirely converted to the iodide form. As a result, we updated the label on Iodine Px to more accurately reflect the true form of iodine present. Physiologically, once in the body, iodine (I2) must be converted to the more usable form, iodide (I-). Not only can this process be oxidative, there also is no research which definitively supports a clinical advantage to consuming both forms of iodine. Iodine is essential for a variety of functions in the body such as overall metabolism, growth, and cognitive development. Iodine is used by the body to synthesize the thyroid hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). The nutritional cofactors in Iodine Px support the organification of iodine as well as the sodium-iodide symporter. Selenium is an essential component of the enzyme iodothyronine deiodinase, which is important for the conversion of T4 (inactive) to T3 (active). In this way, selenium may help to maintain thyroid hormone stability. Copper is included to help to control multiple hormone levels. Riboflavin is important for the production of flavoproteins (e.g., FMN and FAD) and the activation of B6. It is also responsible for the coenzyme conversion of tryptophan to niacin, and folate to tetrahydrofolate.

ThyroCare is designed to provide adjunctive herbal and nutritional support for the thyroid gland. It is useful for maintaining healthy thyroid function and body temperature. ThyroCare is recommended in place of Thyroid Px for people who are sensitive to high levels of iodine, or cannot tolerate additional zinc.

Metabolic Nutrition is a high dosage vitamin, mineral and trace element supplement designed to support cell function, promote detoxification, and provide nutritional cofactors for optimum health. All ingredients are water soluble and highly bio-available. Nutrients such as Vitamin D3, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12, in the bio-active form methylcobalamin, were specifically selected because of high rates of deficiency due to modern lifestyle habits. The folic acid portion includes the active form 5-MTHF. This formula provides 400 IU of full spectrum tocopherols. The powerful antioxidant Polyphenol Quercetin is also included to help stabilize normal mast cell function. Metabolic Nutrition uses natural lemon and lime flavorings and can be taken with water. This formula is made to be a simple and affordable method of administering high levels of vitamins and trace minerals in a single serving.