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Club Longevity ‘s Nutraceutical Benefits by Ingredient

Vitamin A
Preventative Intake: 5000-7500 IU
Benefits:
Works as an antioxidant.
Insures the integrity of the GI tract.
Protects vision.
Helps aid in healthy tissue growth.
Increases the health of hair and nails.
Increases resistance to infection.
Works with other nutrients such as niacin, vitamins C, D, and E, pantothenic acid and zinc.
Helps treat bronchial and sinus infections, colds and the flu.
Aids in insuring hormone balance and bone health.
Useful in the treatment of mucus secretions, ulcers, retinits pigmentosa, and low thyroid function.
May help prevent cancers (oral, lung, prostate), heart disease, respiratory infections and ulcers.
Deficiencies May Cause: Night blindness, itching, dry skin and loss of taste sensation.
Food Sources: Liver, butter, egg yolks, whole milk, cream and cod liver oil.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Preventative Intake: 300 mg
Benefits:
Helps prevent short-term memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease.
Protects against neural degeneration.
Useful in treating depression, liver and heart disease, male reproductive health, mental stress and vision and nerve repair.
Decreases the body’s dependence on sugar for fuel.
Necessary for the metabolism of fat in cells.
Decreases the amount of fat circulating in blood, therefore decreasing the chances of arteriosclerosis.
Deficiencies May Cause: An insufficient ability to metabolize fat within the cells of the body.
Food Sources: None.

Acidophilus
Preventative Intake: As indicated.
Benefits:
Synthesizes short-chain fatty acids, preferred fuel for the cells that line the colon.
Improves digestion and absorption of nutrients, increasing the bioavailability of vitamins and minerals.
Biodegrades bacterial toxins, detoxifies carcinogens and metabolizes drugs and hormones.
Helps reduce serum cholesterol.
Inhibits the growth of undesirable microorganisms, including candida, by helping to keep the environment within the intestines optimally acidic.
Strengthens the immune system by stimulating macrophages and lymphocytes.
Deficiencies May Cause: Reduced digestion efficiency, decreased absorption of nutrients and yeast overgrowth.
Food Sources: Yogurt and fermented dairy products.

Alpha Lipoic Acid
Preventative Intake: 30 mg
Benefits:
Protects the liver.
Increases energy and weight loss.
Used in the treatment of diabetes, cancer, AIDS, depression, heart disease, neurological disorders and cataracts.
Works as an antioxidant in the body.
May reduce the need for diabetic medications.
Deficiencies May Cause: Free radical and chemical damage to the liver.
Food Sources: None.

Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine)
Preventative Intake: 25-50 mg
Benefits:
Necessary for converting food to energy and maintaining a healthy nervous system.
Prevents the development of diabetic neuropathy in diabetics.
Increases detoxification of diabetic neuropathy in diabetics.
Increases detoxification of the body.
Aids in digestion.
Benefits the heart and cardiovascular system.
Enhances mental function and capacity.
May help prevent nerve damage, fibromyalgia and Alzheimer's disease.
Useful in the treatment of depression and emotional disturbances.
Deficiencies May Cause: Loss of appetite, irritability, fatigue, constipation, nausea, depression, weakness, loss of eye coordination, loss of fine motor movements and pins and needles in legs.
Food Sources: Rice bran, pork, legumes, wheat germ, meats, fish, poultry, nuts, seeds and liver.

Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)
Preventative Intake: 25-50 mg
Benefits:
Regenerates glutathione (a powerful antioxidant).
Aids in production of red blood cells and antibodies.
Necessary for growth.
Helps maintain healthy eyes and skin.
Tissue repair.
Needed to metabolize foodstuffs into energy.
Used in the treatment of migraines and hypothyroidism.
May help prevent heart disease and cataracts.
Deficiencies May Cause: Depression, dizziness, sore or burning lips/mouth/tongue, burning/tearing/itching eyes, dermatitis (nasal, scrotal), glossitis and corneal vascularation.
Food Sources: Green leafy vegetables, meats, dairy products, grain products, seafood, nuts, seeds and legumes.

Vitamin B-3 (Niacin)
Preventative Intake: 100-150 mg
Benefits:
Cholesterol reducing agent.
Lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides and increases HDL (good cholesterol).
Decreases the incidence of diabetes.
Decreases insulin requirements of diabetics.
Needed to metabolize foodstuffs into energy.
May help prevent diabetes.
Used in the treatment of Type I and II diabetes, osteoarthrities, anxiety and depression.
Deficiencies May Cause: Muscular fatigue, indigestion, depression, insomnia, headaches, dermatitis, diarrhea, pellagra, tremors and skin lesions.
Food Sources: Meat, poultry, dairy, seafood, nuts, seeds, legumes, potatoes and nutritional yeast.

Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Preventative Intake: 125-150 mg
Benefits:
Ensures optimal energy levels in the body.
Necessary for wound healing.
Maintain immune system defense.
Important for manufacturing adrenal hormones.
Converts proteins, carbohydrates and fats into energy.
Facilitates weight loss.
Prevents fatigue.
Decreases inflammation.
Used in the treatment of gout and osteoarthritis.
Deficiencies May Cause: Weakness, depression, decreased resistance to infection, burning feet, dermatitis, nausea, indigestion, hair loss, increased heart rate, fainting and fatigue.
Food Sources: Meat, poultry, nuts, seeds, whole grains, eggs, yeast and vegetables.

Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine)
Preventative Intake: 50-75 mg
Benefits:
Necessary for healthy red blood cells.
Promotes healthy gums and teeth.
Needed to metabolize proteins.
Important for healthy immune systems, nerves and bones.
Ensures the health of blood vessels.
Decreases homocysteine levels, used to treat heart disease.
Prevents candida and cancer.
Decreases effects of arthritis.
Regulates female hormones.
Used in the treatment of CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), diabetes, malignant melanoma, kidney stones, epilepsy, depression, asthma, dermatitis and acne.
Deficiencies May Cause: Fatigue, anemia, nerve dysfunction, irritability, weakness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting and convulsions.
Food Sources: Potatoes, wheat germ, legumes, meats, bananas, liver, seafood, nuts and seeds.

Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Preventative Intake: 200 mg
Benefits:
Needed to form blood and immune cells.
Lowers homocysteine levels in the body.
Decreases the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, nerve damage and nerve pain.
Important for a healthy nervous system.
Used in the treatment of bursitis, asthma, dementia, low blood pressure and depression.
Helps prevent heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis.
Prevents pernicious anemia.
Deficiencies May Cause: Anemia, weakness, fatigue, red/sore tongue, nerve degeneration, numbness and tingling in toes and fingers, paleness and depression.
Food Sources: Milk, fish, lean meat, liver and animal foods.

Beta Carotene
Preventative Intake: 25,000 IU
Benefits:
Used as an antioxidant to fight free radicals in the body.
Protects arteries from clogging and decreases the chances of heart disease.
Boosts immune system functions.
Helps prevent cancer (stomach, lung, colon, breast).
Decreases the incidence of cervical dysplasia.
Aids in skin protection.
Deficiencies May Cause: Skin irritation and increased risk of heart disease.
Food Sources: Fruits, all yellow, green and orange vegetables, spirulina, chlorella and algae.

Betaine HCI
Preventative Intake: 100 mg
Benefits:
Used in the treatment of sluggish digestion.
Protects other vitamins such as B-1, B-2, B-5 and folic acid from deteriorating in the body.
Helps reduce the effects of stress.
An antioxidant, this vitamin can neutralize free radicals.
For smokers, if the dose is increased, it reduces the chances of lung cancer.
Decreases the effects of the sun's harmful radiation.
Helps prevent breast cancer.
Protects the bronchial airways and lungs.
For diabetics it is known to prevent the clogging of arteries and decreases damage from elevated sugar levels.
Aids in the rapid recovery from surgery.
Reduces cholesterol.
Deficiencies May Cause: Scurvy, easy bruising, poor wound healing, tooth and gum defects and aching joints.
Food Sources: Citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, leafy greens, cabbage, cantaloupe and potatoes.

Calcium
Preventative Intake: 250-750 mg (elemental) 1,000-1,500 mg (total)
Benefits:
Prevents bone loss.
Lowers blood pressure and helps prevent heart disease.
Increases immune system by strengthening cell membranes.
Nourishes and calms the nervous system.
Prevents colon cancer and pancreatic cancer.
Insures healthy teeth.
Decreases risk of stroke.
Necessary for enzyme activation and blood clotting.
Nerve pulse transmitter.
Important for muscle contraction and tone.
Deficiencies May Cause: Increased muscle and nervous irritability, muscle spasms, muscle cramps, and tetany. Can lead to bone loss, tooth decay, periodontal disease, depression, hypertension and heart palpitations.
Food Sources: Milk, cheese, yogurt, sesame seeds, salmon, almonds, Brazil nuts, kale, chard, cooked spinach, pinto beans, fish, leafy greens, cabbage and tofu.

Choline
Preventative Intake: 200 mg
Benefits:
Helps "B-complex" vitamins work optimally.
Part of cell membranes and essential for human cell growth.
Necessary for nerve transmission and pulses.
Regulates liver and gallbladder functions.
Helps prevent food allergies, also used in treatment of them.
Decreases the levels of excess yeast in the digestive tract.
Decreases and treats heartburn symptoms.
Increases the absorption of minerals and nutrients digested by the body.
Deficiencies May Cause: May aggravate diabetes, asthma, osteoporosis, anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, intestinal infections, psoriasis, vertigo, hives, eczema, dermatitis, herpetiformis and acne.
Food Sources: None

Biotin
Preventative Intake: 300 mg
Benefits:
Aids in metabolizing fats and carbohydrates.
A "B-complex" vitamin that aids in the use of others.
Decreases blood sugar levels in Type II diabetics by nearly half.
Allows vitamin B-6 to work at optimal levels.
Used to treat CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) in early stages.
Increases nail strength and hair growth.
Helps prevent autoimmune disorders.
Deficiencies May Cause: Depression, sleepiness, loss of appetite, muscular pains, pale tongue, hair loss, anemia, skin disorders and fatigue.
Food Sources: Brewer's yeast, grains, peanuts, walnuts, milk, eggs yolks, lentils, peas, fish, soy flour, vegetables and liver.

Boron
Preventative Intake: 150 mcg
Benefits:
Contains bone building properties and is known to help prevent osteoporosis.
Helps in the absorption of calcium and magnesium.
Helps the body generate energy, especially during exercise.
Helps to regulate hormone levels in post-menopausal women.
Helps in prevention of lack of concentration.
Used in treatment of arthritis and hot flashes.
Deficiencies May Cause: Inability for the body to absorb and utilize calcium and magnesium.
Food Sources: Nuts, legumes, leafy vegetables, broccoli, apples, pears, peaches, grapes and in some water supplies.

Vitamin C
Preventative Intake: 1,000 mg
Benefits:
An immune enhancer, it is known to increase T cell count.
Plays a preventative role in degenerative and inflammatory diseases.
Improves skin and gums.
Syngeristic nutrients with vitamin A, B-complex, inositol and folic acid.
Deficiencies May Cause: Growth problems, impaired liver function and impaired kidney function.
Food Sources: Yeast, eggs, fish, lecithin, wheat germ, organ meats and soy.

Chromium Picolinate
Preventative Intake: 200b mcg
Benefits:
Helps the body use insulin more effectively.
Balances blood sugar and energy levels.
Enhances the body's ability to transport sugar.
Stimulates growth of muscle tissue.
Decreases body fat levels and triglycerides.
Decreases total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, while increasing HDL (good cholesterol) levels.
Promotes bone health.
Aids in preventing obesity and hypertension.
Used in treatment of stokes, Chron's disease, colitis, gastritis, MS, migraines and acne.
Keeps arteries clear, promotes better circulation and has shown to help prevent heart disease.
In studies, animals that take chromium live approximately 37% longer.
May completely prevent adult onset diabetes.
Deficiencies May Cause: Poor glucose tolerance and low blood sugar.
Food Sources: Brewer's yeast, barley, broccoli, ham, grape juice, red and white meats, seafood, eggs and fresh fruit.

Coenzyme Q-10
Preventative Intake: 30 to 60 mg
Benefits:
A fat-soluble antioxidant used to fight free radicals in the body.
Essential in the energy production of cells. Aids in transferring sugars and starches in to ATP.
Works as an immune stimulant and increases antibody response.
Prevents heart disease, decreases blood pressure and viscosity.
Contains anti-cancer properties that lead to tumor regression.
Improves pulmonary capacity in those with chronic lung disease.
Useful in the treatment of high blood pressure, periodontal disease, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer's disease, HIV, MS, ulcers and cardiomyopathy.
Deficiencies May Cause: Heart problems, muscle weakness, lethargy, impaired immunity, allergies and high altitude sickness.
Food Sources: Organ meats (heart, liver, kidney), beef, sardines, mackerel, nuts, unprocessed vegetable oils and trace amounts in dark green vegetables and bran.

Copper
Preventative Intake: 2 mg
Benefits:
Used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, bone weakness, diabetes, cancer, convulsions and anemia.
Controls overgrowth of candida albicans.
Decreases LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, and stimulates the increase of HDL (good cholesterol) levels.
May help prevent coronary heart disease and hypertension.
Helps prevent immune system problems.
Prevents gout.
Lowers triglycerides.
Benefits enzyme function and hemoglobin production.
Deficiencies May Cause: Anemia, fatigue, weakness, bone fragility, elevated blood pressure and cholesterol, increased risk of heart disease, unstable or elevated blood sugar and EKG abnormalities.
Food Sources: Nuts, seeds, organ meats and soy products.

Vitamin D-3
Preventative Intake: 400 IU
Benefits:
Helps the body absorb calcium.
Ensures calcium in the blood is at optimal levels for bone formation.
Increases strength of bones and teeth.
Prevents insulin resistance.
Used in the treatment of Chron's disease, ulcerative colitis, MS, high blood pressure, arthritis, cancer (breast, prostate and others) and back pain.
Prevents cancer.
Deficiencies May Cause: Bone curvatures, soft bones and teeth, spontaneous fractures and unpredictable blood sugar levels.
Food Sources: Eggs, butter, fortified milk, fish oil, liver, seafood and sun exposure (20 minutes of sunlight per day).

Vitamin E
Preventative Intake: 400-600 IU
Benefits:
Used as an antioxidant to fight free radicals.
Protects cell membranes and tissues.
Maintains a healthy circulatory system.
Increases immune system functions.
Decreases the risk of cancer (oral and pharyngeal).
Decreases the incidence of heart disease and protects the heart from damage in absence of magnesium.
Prevents cataracts.
Improves and action of insulin in diabetics.
Decreases tissue damage in exercise.
Protects health and function of the nervous system.

Lecithin (Phosphatidyl Choline)
Preventative Intake: 3,000 mg
Benefits:
Works as an antioxidant.
Necessary for choline synthesis in the body. An increase in choline yields an increase in acetylcholine, a nerve conductor found in the brain that helps facilitate the passing of messages between nerves.
Protects against heart disease.
Helps strengthen neural sheaths and may be helpful in treating MS.
Aids in treatment of arteriosclerosis.
Deficiencies May Cause: Possible decrease in mental awareness due to the lack of acetylcholine, a bi-product of choline.
Food Sources: Eggs, vegetables and meat.

Leci PS (Phosphatidyl Serine)
Preventative Intake: 400 mg
Benefits:
Enhances the ability of enzymes in membranes of nerve cells to relay message in and out of cells.
Known to improve memory and learning capacity in adults.
Ameliorates the symptoms of depression.
A brain nutrient and antioxidant.
Deficiencies May Cause: Poor conduction of nerve cells within the brain.
Food Sources: None.

Magnesium
Preventative Intake: 400-800 mg
Benefits:
Necessary for over 300 functions in the body.
Helps build healthy bones.
Prevents kidney stones.
Lowers blood pressure and protects the hearts and arteries.
Increases cardiac output and prevents the buildup of plaque and cardiac arrhythmia.
Relieves muscle cramps.
Increases endurance of muscle and increases muscle size with training.
Protects the body from damage due to stress.
Increases energy and fat burning.
Enhances insulin function in the body and helps balance blood sugar.
Decreases nervous tension and helps calm and nourish nerves.
Enhances immunity within the body.
Prevents aluminum deposits from forming in the tissues (Alzheimer's disease theory).
Helps prevent strokes and blood clots.
Decreases menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.
Useful in the treatment of inflammation, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Deficiencies May Cause: Poor muscular and circulatory performance.
Food Sources: Unrefined vegetable oils, nuts and seeds – but they can't provide the necessary dose.

Folic Acid
Preventative Intake: 800 mcg
Benefits:
Necessary for the production of red blood cells and tissue cells.
Facilities a healthy intestinal tracts.
Promotes healthy skin and bums.
Prevents cancer and heart disease.
Prevents accumulation of homocysteine and lowers the risk of heart disease.
Prevents stroke, epilepsy, depression and peripheral neuropathy.
Used in the treatment of heart disease.
Facilities wound and gut healing.
Increases sex drive in post-menopausal women.
Decreases symptoms of chronic fatigue, psoriasis and colitis.
Deficiencies May Cause: Anemia, intestinal problems, pale tongue, fatigue, headaches, insomnia and memory impairment.
Food Sources: Wheat germ, nuts, legumes, green leafy vegetables, seeds, liver, meats, kale, beets, corn and broccoli.

STD Ginkgo Biloba
Preventative Intake: 120 mg
Benefits:
Works as an antioxidant to fight free radicals.
Improves circulation to the extremities and brain.
Improves memory.
Enhances concentration.
Relieves depression.
Inhibits platelet aggregation, preventing inflammation.
Relaxes smooth muscles within the arteries.
Used to treat asthma, allergies and coughs for thousands of years in China.
Increases alertness and is considered an energizer.
Recent studies show it useful in delaying mental deterioration among Alzheimer's and senile dementia patients.
Deficiencies May Cause: Not applicable.
Food Sources: A dry extract from the Ginkgo Biloba leaf.

L-Glutathione
Preventative Intake: 50-100 mg
Benefits:
Used for liver detoxification.
Essential for the maintenance of cell membrane integrity in red blood cells.
Considered a master antioxidant.
Required for the synthesis of some polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are important in the inflammatory response.
Deficiencies May Cause: Conditions caused or made worse by free radicals such as aging, cancer, arthritis, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative and pulmonary diseases.
Food Sources: None.

Indole 3-Carbinol
Preventative Intake: 400 mg
Benefits:
Acts as a catalyst to pull estradiol down the benign pathway to 2-hydroxy estrone.
Decreases the risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal women significantly.
Decreases the amount of 16-alphahydroxy, a carcinogenic, in the body.
Deficiencies May Cause: An increased risk of developing breast cancer.
Food Sources: Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage.

Inositol
Preventative Intake: 200 mg
Benefits:
Aids in fat and cholesterol metabolism.
Aids nerve functions.
Found in cell membranes and needed for proper function of hormones.
Dilates blood vessels, improves circulation and prevents atherosclerosis.
Decreases LDL (bad cholesterol) levels and triglycerides.
Aids in preventing the onset of Type II diabetes.
Prevents diabetic neuropathy in diabetics.
Used to treat insomnia, depression, anxiety and obesity.
Deficiencies May Cause: Eczema, insomnia, constipulation, hyperlipidemia, hair loss, eye abnormalities and high cholesterol.
Food Sources: Molasses, yeast, lecithin, fruits, meat, milk, organ meats, cantaloupes, seeds and nuts.

Lactase
Preventative Intake: 50-100 mg
Benefits:
A digestive enzyme.
Digests lactose, a sugar found in milk.
Prevents lactose intolerance and the symptoms of upset stomach, bloating, diarrhea and gas.
Deficiencies May Cause: Uneasy stomach, bloating and gas.
Food Sources: None.

Deficiencies May Cause: Muscle spasms, tetany, cardiac arrhythmias, ataxia, vertigo, convulsions, bone loss, depressed immune function, poor wound healing, hyperlipidemia, fatigue, hypertension, growth failure, nervousness, confusion, depression and anger.
Food Sources: Seeds, nuts, soybeans, whole grains, legumes, fresh vegetables and potatoes.

Manganese
Preventative Intake: 10 mg
Benefits:
Works as an antioxidant to fight free radicals.
Important for thyroid and brain function.
Necessary for sugar metabolism and to keep sugar balanced, especially in diabetics.
Protects against osteoporosis.
Known to prevent heart disease by helping the HDL's to work effectively.
Necessary for wound healing.
Ensures bone and joint health.
Used in the treatment of seizure disorders.
Helps prevent cataracts and rheumatoid arthritis.
Helps form collagen (the elastic tissue in ligaments and skin).
Necessary for energy production.
Deficiencies May Cause: Abnormal growth and bone weakness.
Food Sources: Nuts, seeds, berries, whole grains and leafy greens.

Milk Thistle (Silymarin)
Preventative Intake: 200 mg
Benefits:
Prevents liver destruction and enhances liver function.
Contains three liver protecting flavonoids.
Stimulates liver repair.
Quenches free radicals and protects cell membranes.
Stimulates the secretion of bile.
Inhibits the secretion of certain inflammatory leukotrienes and prostaglandins.
Helps offset the depletion of glutathione and boosts levels in the liver.
Deficiencies May Cause: Strain on liver function and susceptibility to liver damage.
Food Sources: None

Molybdenum
Preventative Intake: 300-450 mcg
Benefits:
Prevents gastrointestinal cancer.
Prevents tooth decay.
Prohibits the elevation of copper levels beyond the body's needs.
Induces energy production.
Hampers candida growth.
Increases excessively low uric acid levels.
Used in the treatment of arthritis, asthma, aldehyde toxicity and Wilson's disease.
Deficiencies May Cause: Tooth decay, very low uric acid levels and elevated copper levels in the body.
Food Sources: Legumes, grains, black pepper and tea.

STD Nettles
Preventative Intake: 500 mg
Benefits:
Good source of trace elements.
Cures diarrhea due to loss of trace elements.
Decreases fatigue and symptoms of anemia.
Used in Europe to treat various lung conditions.
Improves oxidation of tissues.
Deficiencies May Cause: None.
Food Sources: The nettle herb.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA)
Preventative Intake: As indicated.
Benefits:
Considered an anti-inflammatory and vasodilator.
Necessary for normal growth and development throughout the life cycle.
Protects against degenerative changes in the cells and tissues.
Decreases triglyceride levels.
Reduces fatigue.
Improves dry skin.
Increases impaired immune function.
Used in treatment of obesity and cancer.
May help prevent diabetes.
Deficiencies May Cause: Dry skin, decreases cellular communication, decreased metabolism and effects of insulin.
Food Sources: Flax meal, flax oil, hemp oil, canola, soybeans, pumpkinseeds, walnut oil and fish oil.

Pancreatic Enzymes
Preventative Intake: 325 mg
Benefits:
Prevents mal-absorption of vitamins and nutrients taken into the body.
Prevents leaky gut.
Used in the treatment of gluten and lactose intolerance.
Prevents gas or bloating after fatty meals.
May help prevent food allergies.
Deficiencies May Cause: The inability to digest food properly.
Food Sources: None

Potassium
Preventative Intake: 99 mg
Benefits:
Helps prevent heart disease and high blood pressure.
Increases energy, used to treat fatigue.
Increases muscle tone and athletic performance.
Decreases muscle weakness and leg cramps.
May help in preventing cancer.
Promotes nerve health.
Deficiencies May Cause: Irregular heartbeats, muscle weakness and build-up of lactic acid.
Food Sources: Yogurt, leafy greens, vegetable juice, potatoes, almonds, halibut, cod, turkey and chicken.

STD Pygeum Africanum
Preventative Intake: 50 mg
Benefits:
Reduces edema.
Inhibits the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, which is responsible for prostate inflammation.
Reduces and incidence of painful, urgent urination.
Normalizes blood flow, metabolism, nutritional deposition and lymph drainage.
Deficiencies May Cause: None.
Food Sources: Made from the African evergreen tree. No real food source.

Quercetin
Preventative Intake: 200-500 mg
Benefits:
Used as an antioxidant to defeat free radicals.
Helps stabilize the membranes of mast cells, preventing the release of histamine, which can cut down on allergic symptoms.
Contains anti-vial and anti-tumor effects.
Used in the treatment of asthma, arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
Deficiencies May Cause: Joint inflammation and a susceptibility to allergies.
Food Sources: None

STD Saw Palmetto
Preventative Intake: 320 mg
Benefits:
Block the formation of dihydrotestosterone, which can cause prostate inflammation.
A natural diuretic.
Protects the prostate from testosterone irritation.
Improves urinary function.
Slows the progression of make baldness.
Deficiencies May Cause: Susceptibility to inflammation of the prostate gland.
Food Sources: None.

Selenium
Preventative Intake: 200 mcg
Benefits:
An antioxidant used to defeat free radicals.
Protects cell membranes and internal structures.
Stops inflammation.
Increases immune system function.
Removes toxic substances.
Decreases the chances of heart disease and multiple sclerosis.
Decreases the incidence of cancer (lung, rectum, bladder, esophagus, cervix and uterus).
May help prevent asthma and arthritis.
Useful in the treatment of AIDS, heart disease, pancreatitis, Chron's disease and colitis.
Deficiencies May Cause: Anemia, heart muscle enlargement and irregular heart beats.
Food Sources: Freshly cracked Brazil nuts, meat, eggs, Brewer's yeast, seafood and vegetables grown in selenium rich soil.

Zinc
Preventative Intake: 20-30 mg
Benefits:
Necessary for over 600 functions in the body.
Aids in blood sugar balance.
Important for immune and brain function.
Required for all new tissue growth.
Protects the liver from free radical damage.
Necessary for protein synthesis and wound healing.
Benefits male hormone production.
Used in the treatment of dementia, ulcers, GI problems, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, mood disorders and eating disorders.
Necessary to maintain eye health and used to prevent cataracts.
Decreases the chances of prostate enlargement.
May help prevent heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, colds, brain and nervous system deterioration, fatigue and appetite problems.
Deficiencies May Cause: Loss of a sense of taste, poor growth, poor wound healing and is considered a possible cause of Alzheimer's disease.
Food Sources: Oysters, shellfish, red meat and pumpkinseeds.