Nutritional supplement usage is commonplace, with millions of people taking one every day. Yet, back in 1955, when the Douglas Laboratories story began, supplements were not part of the mainstream. Sam Lioon, company founder, was a nutritional pioneer. He saw an opportunity to help individuals improve their health, and began selling nutritional supplements directly to healthcare professionals. From that humble beginning, Douglas Laboratories has grown into a globally recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative, science-based nutritional supplements, designed to help healthcare practitioners who are focused on the healthy aging and active lifestyles of their clients.
40 products
40 products
Douglas DIM Enhanced 30 VCaps
Regular price $52.99
Douglas DIM Enhanced is a microencapsulated form of diindolylmethane (DIM) designed to promote healthy estrogen balance. Standardized curcumin and green tea extracts are also included alongside wasabia.
Healthy hormone detoxification is a crucial part of the normal functioning of organs, including the breast. DIM is known to help stimulate natural detoxification enzymes and support healthy estrogen metabolism. As a natural component derived from indole-3-carbinole and cruciferous vegetables, DIM has been shown in clinical research to favour the production of the estrogen metabolite 2-hydroxyestrone over the more deleterious 16-hydroxyestrone. DIM can also decrease the severity and duration of recurrent breast pain and promote antioxidant support. Microencapsulated DIM by BioResponse is a patented, absorption-enhancing formulation to ensure proper assimilation by the body. It is the only DIM with proven absorption and activity demonstrated in independently performed clinical studies.
Polyphenols in green tea, specifically the catechins, provide the primary health promoting benefits associated with green tea consumption. Catechins, most notably epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), are effective antioxidants and decrease harmful oxidative damage. Studies have shown that curcuminoids, naturally occurring bioactive compounds from turmeric, also scavenge free radicals by providing antioxidants. Since curcumin exhibits poor absorption when consumed orally, DIMÂ Enhanced contains a highly bioavailable curcumin that has up to a 20-fold improvement in bioavailability versus the standard 95% curcumin extracts.
Wasabia japonica (a member of the cruciferous vegetable family) contains long chain isothiocyanates (ITCs), which are unique to wasabia.
Healthy hormone detoxification is a crucial part of the normal functioning of organs, including the breast. DIM is known to help stimulate natural detoxification enzymes and support healthy estrogen metabolism. As a natural component derived from indole-3-carbinole and cruciferous vegetables, DIM has been shown in clinical research to favour the production of the estrogen metabolite 2-hydroxyestrone over the more deleterious 16-hydroxyestrone. DIM can also decrease the severity and duration of recurrent breast pain and promote antioxidant support. Microencapsulated DIM by BioResponse is a patented, absorption-enhancing formulation to ensure proper assimilation by the body. It is the only DIM with proven absorption and activity demonstrated in independently performed clinical studies.
Polyphenols in green tea, specifically the catechins, provide the primary health promoting benefits associated with green tea consumption. Catechins, most notably epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), are effective antioxidants and decrease harmful oxidative damage. Studies have shown that curcuminoids, naturally occurring bioactive compounds from turmeric, also scavenge free radicals by providing antioxidants. Since curcumin exhibits poor absorption when consumed orally, DIMÂ Enhanced contains a highly bioavailable curcumin that has up to a 20-fold improvement in bioavailability versus the standard 95% curcumin extracts.
Wasabia japonica (a member of the cruciferous vegetable family) contains long chain isothiocyanates (ITCs), which are unique to wasabia.
• Helps to support/promote healthy estrogen metabolism/balance
• Helps reduce the severity and duration of symptoms associated with recurrent breast pain
• Helps reduce the severity and duration of symptoms associated with recurrent breast pain
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
BioResponse DIM (complex of starch, diindolylmethane, vitamin E, soy phosphatidylcholine and silica) 125mg, providing: Diindolylmethane 31.25mg, green tea (camellia sinensis) leaf extract (20:1, 4000mg dried equivalent) (providing 95% polyphenols, 45% epigallocatechin 3-gallate) 200mg, MERIVA curcumin complex 125mg, providing: curcuminoids (curcuma longa) Rhizome 25mg and sawa wasabi (wasabia japonica ) rhizome 50mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule shell), dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, silica, magnesium stearate and cellulose.
Medicinal Ingredients:
BioResponse DIM (complex of starch, diindolylmethane, vitamin E, soy phosphatidylcholine and silica) 125mg, providing: Diindolylmethane 31.25mg, green tea (camellia sinensis) leaf extract (20:1, 4000mg dried equivalent) (providing 95% polyphenols, 45% epigallocatechin 3-gallate) 200mg, MERIVA curcumin complex 125mg, providing: curcuminoids (curcuma longa) Rhizome 25mg and sawa wasabi (wasabia japonica ) rhizome 50mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule shell), dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, silica, magnesium stearate and cellulose.
Adults: Take 1 capsule two times daily with food or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks.
Contains soy. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking any medication or natural health products, have a liver disorder, symptoms of low estrogen, an iron deciency, gallstones, a bile duct obstruction, stomach ulcers, excess stomach acid or are attempting to conceive. To exclude the diagnosis of a serious cause of hormonal imbalance, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. If you develop symptoms of liver trouble or low estrogen, discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner. If seal around cap is broken, do not use. For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place.
Douglas Vita-Kids 100chew
Regular price $29.99
Vita-Kids is a great tasting, natural grape-flavoured chewable vitamin-mineral-trace element supplement formulated for children ages one to eight. The unique teddy bear shaped Vita-Kids chewable tablets provide 27 vitamins, minerals and trace elements in bioavailable forms and nutritionally meaningful amounts.
Vita-Kids is more than just another children's multivitamin-mineral supplement. Research shows that the intake of many vitamins above RDA levels may have significant positive effects on the structure and function of growing bodies.
Compared to major brands of children's chewable multivitamins, the convenient chewable tablets of Vita-Kids provide several times the levels of the important antioxidant vitamins C and E. Vita-Kids also delivers significantly higher levels of most B-vitamins than brand-name vitamins, and provides easily absorbable calcium and magnesium, as well as a full spectrum of bioavailable trace elements. Vitamin D is also added to help maintain bone health. In fact, Vita-Kids is one of the most complete children's chewable multivitamin/mineral formulas on the market. It provides essential vitamins and minerals that help maintain optimal eyesight, skin, energy metabolism, bones and teeth, and proper muscle, immune and thyroid gland function. Vita-Kids uses only the purest, most hypoallergenic ingredients and contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Vita-Kids is more than just another children's multivitamin-mineral supplement. Research shows that the intake of many vitamins above RDA levels may have significant positive effects on the structure and function of growing bodies.
Compared to major brands of children's chewable multivitamins, the convenient chewable tablets of Vita-Kids provide several times the levels of the important antioxidant vitamins C and E. Vita-Kids also delivers significantly higher levels of most B-vitamins than brand-name vitamins, and provides easily absorbable calcium and magnesium, as well as a full spectrum of bioavailable trace elements. Vitamin D is also added to help maintain bone health. In fact, Vita-Kids is one of the most complete children's chewable multivitamin/mineral formulas on the market. It provides essential vitamins and minerals that help maintain optimal eyesight, skin, energy metabolism, bones and teeth, and proper muscle, immune and thyroid gland function. Vita-Kids uses only the purest, most hypoallergenic ingredients and contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
• Supports normal immune health
Each chewable tablet contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Vitamin A (all-trans-retinyl palmitate) 508IU, beta carotene (all-trans-beta-carotene 1243IU, vitamin C (corn free) 125mg, vitamin S-3 100IU, vitamin E (as d-alpha-tocopherol and mixed tocopherols including alpha, beta, delta and tocopherols) 15IU, thiamine 1.5mg, riboflavin 0.85mg, niacinamide 7.5mg, niacin 2.5mg, vitamin B-6 1mg, folic acid 200mcg, vitamin B-12 3mcg, biotin 150mcg, pantothenic acid 6mg, calcium (citrate / ascorbate complex) 50mg, iodine (kelp) 7.5mcg, magnesium (aspartate / ascorbate complex) 20mg, zinc (zinc gluconate) 1mg, copper (copper gluconate) 100mcg and choline (choline bitartrate) 20mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
D-fructose, ascorbyl palmitate, cellulose, xylitol, citric acid and natural grape flavor.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Vitamin A (all-trans-retinyl palmitate) 508IU, beta carotene (all-trans-beta-carotene 1243IU, vitamin C (corn free) 125mg, vitamin S-3 100IU, vitamin E (as d-alpha-tocopherol and mixed tocopherols including alpha, beta, delta and tocopherols) 15IU, thiamine 1.5mg, riboflavin 0.85mg, niacinamide 7.5mg, niacin 2.5mg, vitamin B-6 1mg, folic acid 200mcg, vitamin B-12 3mcg, biotin 150mcg, pantothenic acid 6mg, calcium (citrate / ascorbate complex) 50mg, iodine (kelp) 7.5mcg, magnesium (aspartate / ascorbate complex) 20mg, zinc (zinc gluconate) 1mg, copper (copper gluconate) 100mcg and choline (choline bitartrate) 20mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
D-fructose, ascorbyl palmitate, cellulose, xylitol, citric acid and natural grape flavor.
Adolescents and children 9 - 18 years old: Take 1 tablet twice daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Children 3 - 8 years old: Take 1 tablet or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Take with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
Children 3 - 8 years old: Take 1 tablet or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Take with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Estro-Mend 120 VCaps
Regular price $59.99
Douglas Estro-Mend is a soy-free blend of herbs used in herbal medicine that helps ease nervous tension while relieving pain associated with menstruation and symptoms associated with menopause.
A complex interaction of hormones regulates menstruation. Imbalances of hormones, including estrogen, can result in menstrual pain and premenstrual symptoms, which often include changes in mood, energy, attention, appetite, sleep, physical comfort (breast tenderness, bloating) and quality of life. Phytoestrogens, including black cohosh, mimic the functions of estrogens without proliferative actions and help relieve menstrual pain and premenstrual symptoms. Significantly less estrogen is produced in the period before menopause. Hormonal fluctuations during this time can result in common menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes and vaginal dryness. Phytoestrogens also support and minimize the changes and symptoms that are sometimes experienced during menopause. Studies have found that black cohosh helps relieve menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, excessive sweating, insomnia, and vaginal atrophy. As menopause may result in sleep disruption, Estro-Mend also contains hops, which can relieve nervousness and aid sleep.
A complex interaction of hormones regulates menstruation. Imbalances of hormones, including estrogen, can result in menstrual pain and premenstrual symptoms, which often include changes in mood, energy, attention, appetite, sleep, physical comfort (breast tenderness, bloating) and quality of life. Phytoestrogens, including black cohosh, mimic the functions of estrogens without proliferative actions and help relieve menstrual pain and premenstrual symptoms. Significantly less estrogen is produced in the period before menopause. Hormonal fluctuations during this time can result in common menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes and vaginal dryness. Phytoestrogens also support and minimize the changes and symptoms that are sometimes experienced during menopause. Studies have found that black cohosh helps relieve menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, excessive sweating, insomnia, and vaginal atrophy. As menopause may result in sleep disruption, Estro-Mend also contains hops, which can relieve nervousness and aid sleep.
• Used in herbal medicine to help relieve premenstrual symptoms and pain associated with menstruation and helps to relieve symptoms associated with menopause
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Kudzu (Pueraria Montana var. lobata) root extract (10:1) 125mg, red clover (Trifolium pratense) leaf and flower extract (20:1) (2400mg dried equivalent) 120mg, bacopa (bacopa monnieri) aerial parts extract (7:1) (700mg, dried equivalent) 100mg, gotu kola (centella asiatica) leaf extract (8:1)/ (760mg dried equivalent, 10% asiaticosides) 95mg, hops (humulus lupulus) strobile extract (10:1) (900mg dried equivalent, 5% ¬avones) 90mg, dong quai (angelica sinensis) root extract (4:1) (240mg, dried equivalent, 1% ligustilide) 60mg, schisandra (schisandra chinensis) fruit std. extract/ (schisandra chinensis) (9% schisandrins) 50mg, sage (salvia officinalis) leaf 50mg and black cohosh (actaea racemosa) root extract (10:1) (10:1) (250mg dried equivalent, 8% triterpene glycosides) 25mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), cellulose magnesium stearate and silica.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Kudzu (Pueraria Montana var. lobata) root extract (10:1) 125mg, red clover (Trifolium pratense) leaf and flower extract (20:1) (2400mg dried equivalent) 120mg, bacopa (bacopa monnieri) aerial parts extract (7:1) (700mg, dried equivalent) 100mg, gotu kola (centella asiatica) leaf extract (8:1)/ (760mg dried equivalent, 10% asiaticosides) 95mg, hops (humulus lupulus) strobile extract (10:1) (900mg dried equivalent, 5% ¬avones) 90mg, dong quai (angelica sinensis) root extract (4:1) (240mg, dried equivalent, 1% ligustilide) 60mg, schisandra (schisandra chinensis) fruit std. extract/ (schisandra chinensis) (9% schisandrins) 50mg, sage (salvia officinalis) leaf 50mg and black cohosh (actaea racemosa) root extract (10:1) (10:1) (250mg dried equivalent, 8% triterpene glycosides) 25mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), cellulose magnesium stearate and silica.
Adults: Take 1 capsule 2 times daily with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Use for a minimum of 4 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 6 months.
Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have diarrhea, hemorrhagic diseases, hypermenorrhoea, a seizure disorder, or an allergy to members of the Apiaceae/Umbelliferae family. Do not use if you currently have or previously had breast cancer or you have a predisposition to cancer as indicated by an abnormal mammogram or biopsy or a family member with breast cancer. Ensure you are up-to-date on appointed clinical tests such as mammography, endometrial ultrasounds or biopsies before using this product. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have a liver disorder, depression or related diseases, a family history of cancer or are taking blood thinners, birth control pills, or hormone replacement therapy. Consult a healthcare practitioner if you develop symptoms of liver trouble or if symptoms persist or worsen. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner if menstruation is delayed or absent, you experience increased menstrual bleeding time, or if you experience breast pain, discomfort, soreness, tenderness, or abnormal uterine bleeding including spotting or recurrence of menstruation in postmenopausal women. Consumption with alcohol, other medications or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Some people may experience drowsiness and digestive problems. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet light (UV) or UV therapy. Store in a cool, dry place. If the seal around cap is broken, do not use.
Douglas Chromium-GTF 100 VCaps
Regular price $21.99
Douglas Chromium-GTF is a trace element supplement that contains chromium bound to nicotinic acid (chromium poly-nicotinate). Each capsule provides 200 mcg of chromium in its non-toxic trivalent form. Once in the body, the biologically active form of chromium is also referred to as glucose tolerance factor (GTF) as chromium provides support for healthy glucose metabolism. Although the exact mechanism is unknown, it is suggested that chromium interacts with the amino acids glycine, cysteine, glutamate, and aspartic acid in the form of low-molecular-weight chromium (LMWCr) binding substance, which then attaches to insulin receptors in the body when there is a spike of insulin in the body.
Chromium is generally accepted as an essential trace mineral that potentiates insulin action and thus influences carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Chromium absorption is typically less than 2% efficient and variable depending on its form. Studies have demonstrated that chromium from Chromium-GTF has a higher bioavailability than other chromium compounds, such as chromium picolinate or chloride. Furthermore, tissues retained anywhere from 2 to 8 times more chromium from Chromium-GTF compared to other sources.
Chromium is generally accepted as an essential trace mineral that potentiates insulin action and thus influences carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Chromium absorption is typically less than 2% efficient and variable depending on its form. Studies have demonstrated that chromium from Chromium-GTF has a higher bioavailability than other chromium compounds, such as chromium picolinate or chloride. Furthermore, tissues retained anywhere from 2 to 8 times more chromium from Chromium-GTF compared to other sources.
• Provides support for healthy glucose metabolism
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal ingredient:
Chromium (chromium poly-nicotinate) 200 mcg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, hypromellose (capsule) and magnesium stearate.
Medicinal ingredient:
Chromium (chromium poly-nicotinate) 200 mcg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, hypromellose (capsule) and magnesium stearate.
Adults: Take 1 capsule daily with food or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Store in a cool dry area. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Opti-Zinc 30 90 VCaps
Regular price $21.99
Douglas Opti-Zinc 30 capsules supply zinc monomethionine, a patented organic compound that combines zinc and the amino acid methionine to increase the bioavailability of zinc. Human and animal studies show that zinc monomethionine, as supplied by Opti-Zinc 30, is absorbed and retained better than many other forms of zinc. Zinc is an essential trace element involved in most major metabolic pathways. General signs of human zinc deficiency indicate that zinc has important functions in maintaining immune function, healthy skin and growth. Numerous studies support the fundamental role of zinc for normal immune response in humans. Immune cells must be able to rapidly divide in order to respond to daily challenges. Like all rapidly dividing cells, immune cells depend on adequate amounts of dietary zinc. Similarly, zinc is required to maintain healthy skin as a component of matrix metalloproteinases. These enzymes break down matrix proteins, including collagen and elastin, which helps in skin remodeling and repair.
• Helps to maintain healthy bones, hair, nails, and skin
• Helps to maintain immune function
• Helps to maintain immune function
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal ingredient:
Zinc (zinc monomethionine) 30mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), cellulose and magnesium stearate.
Medicinal ingredient:
Zinc (zinc monomethionine) 30mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), cellulose and magnesium stearate.
Adults: Take 1 capsule daily with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Store in a cool, dry area. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Zinc Lozenges 100lozs
Regular price $21.99
Douglas Zinc Lozenges supply bioavailable zinc, sweetened with sorbitol and flavored with natural orange extracts. Each tablet contains 10mg of elemental zinc in the form of zinc citrate. Zinc is an essential trace element involved in most major metabolic pathways and has important functions in maintaining immune function, healthy skin, and tissue formation. Numerous studies support the fundamental role of zinc in normal immune response in humans. Immune cells must be able to rapidly divide in order to respond to daily challenges. Like all rapidly dividing cells, immune cells depend on adequate amounts of dietary zinc. Similarly, zinc is required to maintain healthy skin as a component of matrix metalloproteinases. These enzymes break down matrix proteins, including collagen and elastin, which helps in skin remodeling and repair.
• Helps to maintain immune function
Each lozenges contains:
Medicinal ingredient:
Zinc (zinc citrate) 10 mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Sorbitol, magnesium stearate, citric acid, stearic acid, and natural orange flavor.
Medicinal ingredient:
Zinc (zinc citrate) 10 mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Sorbitol, magnesium stearate, citric acid, stearic acid, and natural orange flavor.
Adults: Take 1 lozenge 1-5 times daily. Adolescents 14 - 18 years old: Take 1 lozenge 1-3 times daily. Adolescents 9 - 13 years old: Take 1 lozenge 1-2 times daily. Children 4 - 8 years old: Take 1 lozenge once daily. Take with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Allow dissolving completely in the mouth.
Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency. Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Sereniten Plus 30 VCaps
Regular price $46.99
Douglas Sereniten Plus contains milk protein hydrolysate, which temporarily helps reduce symptoms of mild mental and physical stress. The milk protein hydrolysate, in the form of Lactium, contains a bioactive decapeptide that has been clinically studied for reducing stress. During times of physical or mental stress, cortisol levels in the body rise as a defensive mechanism to protect the body. Although this is an adaptive mechanism, prolonged secretion of cortisol can have negative impacts on proper functioning, including reduced immune function and poor digestion. In participants subject to induced stress, one randomized control study found that alpha S1-casein hydrolysate, the active peptide of Lactium, decreased plasma cortisol levels and lowered heart rate compared to controls. Another study found that alpha S1-casein hydrolysate also improved feelings of well-being and digestion among stressed women. Sereniten Plus also contains L-theanine and vitamin D. Vitamin D is a factor in sustaining good health and helps in the maintenance of bones and teeth.
• Helps temporarily reduce symptoms of mild mental and physical stress
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Milk protein hydrolysate (alpha S1-casein tryptic hydrolysate) (Lactium) 157.5mg, l-theanine (suntheanine) 50mg and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 2.5mcg (100IU).
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), cellulose and silica.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Milk protein hydrolysate (alpha S1-casein tryptic hydrolysate) (Lactium) 157.5mg, l-theanine (suntheanine) 50mg and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 2.5mcg (100IU).
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), cellulose and silica.
Adults: Take 1 capsule daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 1 month.
Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or allergic to milk protein. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking antidepressant or anxiolytic medications. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Vita-Kids Immune 120ml
Regular price $34.99
Douglas Vita-Kids Immune provides important immune supportive nutrients for children in a great-tasting, natural grape-flavoured liquid. Free radicals are unstable compounds formed in the body during metabolism and from exposure to environmental sources such as pollution and cigarette smoke. Free radicals are necessary for energy metabolism and immune function, but when an excessive number of free radicals are formed, they can attack healthy cells, especially their membrane lipids and proteins. This, in turn, is thought to affect a number of body processes, including optimal functioning of the immune system. Elderberry and blueberry extracts provide anthocyanins, important antioxidants that protect healthy cells from oxidative and free radical damage. Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of beta-carotene for normal immune function. The immune benefits of beta-carotene are due to its role as a precursor to vitamin A, which stimulates the production of immune cells. Zinc is an essential trace element involved in most major metabolic pathways. Numerous studies also support the fundamental role of zinc in promoting normal immune responses in humans. Immune cells must be able to rapidly divide in order to respond to daily challenges, and they depend on adequate amounts of dietary zinc to promote their development. Healthy immune function can also be maintained by supporting a well balanced production of cytokines. However, low levels of zinc lead to decreased immune responses, including the production of fewer cytokines that target intracellular bacteria.
• Helps to maintain immune function
Each teaspoon contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Beta-carotene (from blakeslea trispora) 1500mcg (2500IU/UI), zinc (zinc gluconate) 3mg, blueberry (vaccinium corymbosum) Fruit 150mg, European elder (sambucus nigra) fruit (16:1) (1.6 g dried equivalent) 100mg and Japanese honeysuckle (lonicera japonica) Flower 30mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Purified water, natural glycerin, stevia, xanthan gum, citric acid, potassium sorbate and natural grape flavour.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Beta-carotene (from blakeslea trispora) 1500mcg (2500IU/UI), zinc (zinc gluconate) 3mg, blueberry (vaccinium corymbosum) Fruit 150mg, European elder (sambucus nigra) fruit (16:1) (1.6 g dried equivalent) 100mg and Japanese honeysuckle (lonicera japonica) Flower 30mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Purified water, natural glycerin, stevia, xanthan gum, citric acid, potassium sorbate and natural grape flavour.
Children 6 years of age and over: Take 1 teaspoon daily with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Shake well before use. Refrigerate after opening
Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Hypersensitivity and gastrointestinal upsets such as abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea have been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Diuretic effect may occur. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children
Douglas Methyl B12 Plus 90 Lozs
Regular price $24.99
Douglas Methyl B12 Plus by Douglas Laboratories provides Metafolin L-methylfolate and vitamin B12 methylcobalamin in a great-tasting lozenge that rapidly dissolves in the mouth. Methylfolate and methylcobalamin are the predominant forms of B vitamins commonly found in cells that do not require additional conversion in the body. Methyl B12 Plus lozenges are sweetened naturally with xylitol, mannitol and flavoured with natural black cherry and vanilla.
• Increases their intake of vitamin B12 and folate
Each lozenge contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Folate (as L-methylfolate, Metafolin) 400mcg and vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 1,000mcg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Xylitol, mannitol, natural black cherry flavour, and natural vanilla flavour, carboxymethylcellulose and ascorbyl palmitate.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Folate (as L-methylfolate, Metafolin) 400mcg and vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 1,000mcg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Xylitol, mannitol, natural black cherry flavour, and natural vanilla flavour, carboxymethylcellulose and ascorbyl palmitate.
Adults: Take 1 lozenge daily or as directed by your health care professional. Allow lozenge to dissolve in mouth and then swallow
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. Avoid taking in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients in the product. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Brain Calm 60 VCaps
Regular price $36.99
Brain Calm is an effective blend of critical amino acids and herbs that promote relaxation and sleep. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an amino acid that functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Most neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine and noradrenaline, promote a feeling of wakefulness and alertness, however GABA acts by blocking these –excitatory” neurotransmitters to promote relaxation in the brain. By promoting relaxation, GABA has been shown to help sleep irregularities such as the inability to fall asleep or waking during the night. Additionally, Brain Calm contains Passion flower, which is used traditionally in Herbal Medicine as a sleep aid, especially in times of restlessness or sleeplessness due to mental stress. Plant compounds of Passion flower exert effects in the brain by binding to GABA receptors, promoting a relaxation effect similar to GABA itself. By reducing feelings of anxiousness and stress, randomized control trials have found that Passion flower improves overall sleep quality.
• Temporarily promotes relaxation
• Passionflower is traditionally used in herbal medicine as a sleep aid
• Passionflower is traditionally used in herbal medicine as a sleep aid
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Inositol 500mg, GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) 100mg, passion¬ower (passiflora incarnata) aerial parts extract (6:1, 600mg dried equivalent) 100mg and l-glycine 50mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), cellulose, magnesium stearate and silica.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Inositol 500mg, GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) 100mg, passion¬ower (passiflora incarnata) aerial parts extract (6:1, 600mg dried equivalent) 100mg and l-glycine 50mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), cellulose, magnesium stearate and silica.
Adults: Take 1 capsule before dinner or at bedtime, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks.
Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking anti-anxiety or blood pressure medication, or have epilepsy. Consult your healthcare practitioner if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks or if symptoms persist or worsen. Consumption with alcohol, other medications or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Hypersensitivity has been known to occur, in which case, discontinue use. Store in a cool dry area. Do not use if seal is missing or broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Betaine Plus 250 VCaps
Regular price $46.99
Betaine Plus supplies the digestive enzymes betaine and pepsin in a convenient capsule form. Originally isolated from sugar beets, betaine can be found in a number of dietary sources including wheat, quinoa, and spinach. Betaine is a catabolic source of methyl groups, involved in numerous metabolic processes throughout the body. Chief cells in the stomach release pepsinogen where then hydrochloric acid acts as a catalyst in the activation of pepsin from pepsinogen. Pepsin is key in the process of converting protein obtained through the diet into peptides the body can digest to use for energy and structural building.
• Helps to support digestion and liver function
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Betaine hydrochloride 645mg and pepsin (from sus scrofa stomach)140mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), magnesium stearate and cellulose.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Betaine hydrochloride 645mg and pepsin (from sus scrofa stomach)140mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), magnesium stearate and cellulose.
Adults: Take 1 capsule with each meal (3 capsules daily) or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Consult your healthcare practitioner for prolonged use.
Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking anticoagulants or anti-inflammatory agents, have gastrointestinal lesions, peptic ulcers, excess stomach acid, high cholesterol, or are having surgery. Hypersensitivity has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Do not use if seal around cap is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Prenatal 60Caps
Regular price $27.99
Prenatal provides a variety of essential vitamins and minerals to ensure adequate intake for both mother and child. This balanced prenatal formula is provided in easy to swallow vegetarian capsules and promotes maternal and fetal health during pregnancy and lactation. Prenatal contains Metafolin, a patented and natural form of L-methylfolate (5- MTHF). L-methylfolate is the naturally occurring, predominant form of folate commonly found in cells. It is essential for a developing fetus, and helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy. Unlike synthetic folic acid, L-methylfolate can be used directly by the body, without the need for an additional enzymatic conversion. In certain populations, the body's ability to enzymatically convert folic acid to 5-MTHF may be compromised due to genetic differences. Metafolin contains only the S isomer of 5-MTHF and is the only form of folate that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Prenatal also contains important vitamins and minerals that help support energy production, antioxidant defence, skin and healthy glucose metabolism, as well as immune, muscle and thyroid gland function.
• Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily at least three months prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy
Each capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Beta-carotene 1500mcg, vitamin C 40mg, vitamin D3 10mcg, vitamin E 16.75mg AT, thiamine 0.75mg, riboflavin 0.85mg, niacinamide 10mg, vitamin B6 1mg, folate 400mcg, vitamin B12 5mcg, biotin 150mcg, pantothenic acid 5mg, calcium 75mg, iron 13.5mg, iodine 75mcg, magnesium 35mg, zinc 5mg, selenium 37.5mcg, copper 0.5mg, maganese 0.5mg, chromium 75mcg, molybdenum 37.5mcg and lutein 1.5mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), magnesium stearate, cellulose and silica.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Beta-carotene 1500mcg, vitamin C 40mg, vitamin D3 10mcg, vitamin E 16.75mg AT, thiamine 0.75mg, riboflavin 0.85mg, niacinamide 10mg, vitamin B6 1mg, folate 400mcg, vitamin B12 5mcg, biotin 150mcg, pantothenic acid 5mg, calcium 75mg, iron 13.5mg, iodine 75mcg, magnesium 35mg, zinc 5mg, selenium 37.5mcg, copper 0.5mg, maganese 0.5mg, chromium 75mcg, molybdenum 37.5mcg and lutein 1.5mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), magnesium stearate, cellulose and silica.
Adults: Take 2 capsules daily with a meal, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Hypersensitivity has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. People sensitive to nicotinic acid may experience flushing of the skin that is generally mild and transient. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Testo-Plus 120 VCaps
Regular price $59.99
Testo-Plus is a unique mixture of herbs, including Siberian and Panax ginseng, that provide support for mental and physical performance after stress. Research has found that stress may lower testosterone levels in both men and women in a variety of ways: 1. Stress increases oxidative damage, which decreases the production of steroid hormones. 2. The stress hormone cortisol prevents testosterone secretion. 3. Stress inhibits the synthesis and release of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH), decreasing the production of luteinizing hormone (the hormone responsible for testosterone production in the testis). 4. Stress decreases blood flow to the testicles, which lowers testosterone levels. 5. Stress negatively affects norepinephrine, which is involved in the production of LHRH in both men and women as well as testosterone synthesis in males. Siberian ginseng improves mental and physical performance after exertion by regulating the signalling of hormones involved in stress responses, including cortisol and norepinephrine. This promotes proper hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function, which controls various homeostatic processes in the body. Similarly, panax ginseng supports the body’s response to stress and fatigue. It is also a supportive therapy for the promotion of healthy glucose levels. Ginseng’s actions in the body are thought to be due to a complex interplay of constituents, including ginsenosides.
• Helps support cognitive function and reduce mental fatigue
• Used in herbal medicine to help improve mental and physical performance after periods of mental or physical exertion
• Provides antioxidants.
• Used in herbal medicine to help improve mental and physical performance after periods of mental or physical exertion
• Provides antioxidants.
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Velvet bean (mucuna pruriens) seed extract (8:1, 608mg dried equivalent) 76mg, horny goatweed (epimedium grandiflorum) aerial parts std. ext. (10% icarin) 76mg, tribulus (tribulus terrestris) fruit std. ext. (45% saponins) 76mg, damiana (turnera diffusa var. aphrodisiaca) leaf 75mg, maca (lepidium meyenii) root 75mg, muira puama (ptychopetalum olacoides) bark 74mg, tongkat ali (eurycoma longifolia) root extract (100:1, 5200mg dried equivalent) 52mg, panax ginseng root std. ext. (3% ginsenosides) 51mg, ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root std. ext. (7% withanolides, 1% alkaloids, 0.25% withaferine-a) 50mg and siberian ginseng (eleutherococcus senticosus) root std. ext. (0.8% eleutherosides) 50mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate and silica.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Velvet bean (mucuna pruriens) seed extract (8:1, 608mg dried equivalent) 76mg, horny goatweed (epimedium grandiflorum) aerial parts std. ext. (10% icarin) 76mg, tribulus (tribulus terrestris) fruit std. ext. (45% saponins) 76mg, damiana (turnera diffusa var. aphrodisiaca) leaf 75mg, maca (lepidium meyenii) root 75mg, muira puama (ptychopetalum olacoides) bark 74mg, tongkat ali (eurycoma longifolia) root extract (100:1, 5200mg dried equivalent) 52mg, panax ginseng root std. ext. (3% ginsenosides) 51mg, ashwagandha (withania somnifera) root std. ext. (7% withanolides, 1% alkaloids, 0.25% withaferine-a) 50mg and siberian ginseng (eleutherococcus senticosus) root std. ext. (0.8% eleutherosides) 50mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate and silica.
Adult Males: Take 1 capsule with each meal (3 times daily), or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Consult your healthcare practitioner for use beyond 1 month.
Do not use if you have high blood pressure. Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes, any type of acute infection, are taking antidepressant medications, blood thinners, digoxin, or any other medication. Consult your healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consumption with alcohol, other drugs or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Some people may experience insomnia, anxiety or headaches; in which case discontinue use. If dizziness, vomiting, dry mouth, thirst, or nosebleed occur, discontinue use. Store in a cool dry area. Do not use if seal is missing or broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Adrenplus-300 60Caps
Regular price $32.99
Adrenplus-300 supplies a combination of vitamins and minerals needed to maintain good health, plus adrenal and spleen glandular concentrate. The adrenal glands are endocrine glands located above the kidneys that are responsible for producing mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids and androgens, as well as adrenaline and noradrenaline. The spleen is located in the upper-left abdomen and is primarily responsible for filtering blood.
As co-enzymes, B vitamins are essential components in most major metabolic reactions. They play an important role in energy production, including the metabolism of nutrients. B vitamins folate and B12 are also necessary for blood cell formation.
Zinc is an essential trace element required for the activity of over 300 enzymes and is involved in most major metabolic pathways. Vitamin A plays a critical role in maintaining eyesight and night vision through its role in the formation of the retinal pigment rhodopsin. Both zinc and vitamin A help maintain skin and immune health.
Adrenplus-300 also provides vitamin C, an important water-soluble antioxidant that protects cells from free radical damage. The adrenal glands contain some of the highest vitamin C levels in the body, and may require the antioxidant vitamin to quench free radicals produced during steroidogenesis.
As co-enzymes, B vitamins are essential components in most major metabolic reactions. They play an important role in energy production, including the metabolism of nutrients. B vitamins folate and B12 are also necessary for blood cell formation.
Zinc is an essential trace element required for the activity of over 300 enzymes and is involved in most major metabolic pathways. Vitamin A plays a critical role in maintaining eyesight and night vision through its role in the formation of the retinal pigment rhodopsin. Both zinc and vitamin A help maintain skin and immune health.
Adrenplus-300 also provides vitamin C, an important water-soluble antioxidant that protects cells from free radical damage. The adrenal glands contain some of the highest vitamin C levels in the body, and may require the antioxidant vitamin to quench free radicals produced during steroidogenesis.
• Helps to maintain eyesight, skin and immune function
• Helps in the development of bones, cartilage, teeth, and gums
• Helps in wound healing
• Helps in the development of bones, cartilage, teeth, and gums
• Helps in wound healing
Each capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Vitamin A (Vitamin A acetate 750mcg RAE / 2500IU, vitamin C 150mg, thiamine (thiamine mononitrate) 1.5 mg ribo¬avin 0.75mg, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 20mg, pantothenic acid (calcium d-pantothenate) 30mg, zinc (zinc aspartate) 7.5mg, bovine (bos taurus) Adrenal gland 150mg and bovine (bos taurus) Spleen 25mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Bovine gelatin (capsule), cellulose and magnesium stearate.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Vitamin A (Vitamin A acetate 750mcg RAE / 2500IU, vitamin C 150mg, thiamine (thiamine mononitrate) 1.5 mg ribo¬avin 0.75mg, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 20mg, pantothenic acid (calcium d-pantothenate) 30mg, zinc (zinc aspartate) 7.5mg, bovine (bos taurus) Adrenal gland 150mg and bovine (bos taurus) Spleen 25mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Bovine gelatin (capsule), cellulose and magnesium stearate.
Adults: Take 1 capsule 2 times daily with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner for prolonged use.
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, vascular disease, hyperadrenia or if you suffer from Addison’s disease, bleeding disorders or an immune system disorder. If seal around cap is broken, do not use. For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place.
Douglas Ascorbplex 1000 Buffered 90 Tabs
Regular price $27.99
Douglas Ascorbplex 1000 Buffered is a high potency vitamin C supplement specially buffered with calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which help to minimize stomach irritation associated with the acidity of many vitamin C preparations. Ascorbplex 1000 Buffered also contains bioflavonoids, which have been shown to increase the bioavailability of vitamin C in supplemental form compared to vitamin C taken alone.
Vitamin C is among the most powerful antioxidants in humans. Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that can react directly with superoxide and hydroxyl radicals to decrease potential damage to cells within the body. In addition, vitamin C interacts with glutathione and alpha-lipoic acid, and can regenerate the antioxidant potential of vitamin E. Vitamin C helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth, and gums. In bone, Vitamin C helps form collagen in the bone matrix while scavenging free radicals that can be detrimental to bones. Vitamin C supplementation has been associated with increased bone mineral density and lower fracture probabilities in adults.
Vitamin C is also essential in the formation of connective tissue and aids in wound healing by decreasing proinflammatory responses and medicating proliferative and remodeling stages in the healing process.
Vitamin C is among the most powerful antioxidants in humans. Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that can react directly with superoxide and hydroxyl radicals to decrease potential damage to cells within the body. In addition, vitamin C interacts with glutathione and alpha-lipoic acid, and can regenerate the antioxidant potential of vitamin E. Vitamin C helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth, and gums. In bone, Vitamin C helps form collagen in the bone matrix while scavenging free radicals that can be detrimental to bones. Vitamin C supplementation has been associated with increased bone mineral density and lower fracture probabilities in adults.
Vitamin C is also essential in the formation of connective tissue and aids in wound healing by decreasing proinflammatory responses and medicating proliferative and remodeling stages in the healing process.
• Provides antioxidants
• Helps in connective tissue formation and wound healing
• Helps in connective tissue formation and wound healing
Each tablet contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, calcium/potassium/magnesium ascorbates) 1000mg, calcium (calcium carbonate/ascorbate) 90mg, potassium (potassium chloride/ascorbate) 60mg, citrus bioflavonoids (from Citrus limon fruit) 31.25mg and pectin (from citrus lemon fruit)18.75mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Stearic acid, magnesium stearate, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, silica, magnesium oxide and tablet coating (polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, talc, red iron oxide, isopropanol).
Medicinal Ingredients:
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, calcium/potassium/magnesium ascorbates) 1000mg, calcium (calcium carbonate/ascorbate) 90mg, potassium (potassium chloride/ascorbate) 60mg, citrus bioflavonoids (from Citrus limon fruit) 31.25mg and pectin (from citrus lemon fruit)18.75mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Stearic acid, magnesium stearate, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, silica, magnesium oxide and tablet coating (polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, talc, red iron oxide, isopropanol).
Adults: Take 1 tablet daily with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
If the seal around cap is broken, do not use. For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Melatonin 3mg 60 Tabs
Regular price $24.99
Douglas Melatonin sublingual tablets each contain 3mg of high-purity melatonin. Purity and potency of each batch of Melatonin tablets are verified by an independent, certified analytical laboratory.
Melatonin is a hormone synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan by the pineal gland in the brain. The perception of daylight in the eyes is a signal for the pineal gland to inhibit melatonin synthesis and release. At night or in a dark environment, the body’s melatonin production rises, which is thought to be responsible for promoting sleep. Therefore, most of the research on melatonin has focused on its role in maintaining normal sleep/wake rhythms. Research has shown that melatonin supplementation helps reset the body’s sleep-wake cycle, an aspect of the circadian rhythm. It helps reduce the time it takes to fall asleep (sleep onset latency) in people with delayed sleep phase disorder, who often experience difficulty falling asleep at desired or conventional times. Melatonin also increases the total sleep time in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule, including shift-work and jet lag, and helps to relieve the daytime fatigue associated with jet lag. Nocturnal melatonin production is highest in children and begins to decline from adolescence until it is virtually absent in the elderly. This sublingual tablet will rapidly dissolve when placed under the tongue and the bisect tablet allows for easy dosing modifications.
Melatonin is a hormone synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan by the pineal gland in the brain. The perception of daylight in the eyes is a signal for the pineal gland to inhibit melatonin synthesis and release. At night or in a dark environment, the body’s melatonin production rises, which is thought to be responsible for promoting sleep. Therefore, most of the research on melatonin has focused on its role in maintaining normal sleep/wake rhythms. Research has shown that melatonin supplementation helps reset the body’s sleep-wake cycle, an aspect of the circadian rhythm. It helps reduce the time it takes to fall asleep (sleep onset latency) in people with delayed sleep phase disorder, who often experience difficulty falling asleep at desired or conventional times. Melatonin also increases the total sleep time in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule, including shift-work and jet lag, and helps to relieve the daytime fatigue associated with jet lag. Nocturnal melatonin production is highest in children and begins to decline from adolescence until it is virtually absent in the elderly. This sublingual tablet will rapidly dissolve when placed under the tongue and the bisect tablet allows for easy dosing modifications.
• Helps increase the total sleep time in people from suffering sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule
Each tablet contains:
Medicinal ingredient:
Melatonin 3mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose‚ fructose‚ dicalcium phosphate and vegetable stearate.
Medicinal ingredient:
Melatonin 3mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose‚ fructose‚ dicalcium phosphate and vegetable stearate.
Adults: Take 1 tablet 20 minutes before bedtime or as directed by your healthcare practitioner only. Allow tablet to dissolve in mouth or with water or juice and then swallow.
Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. If you are taking MAO inhibitors‚ immunosuppressant drugs‚ anticoagulation therapy‚ or antihypertensive medication‚ or have autoimmune‚ seizure‚ psychiatric or depressive disorder consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product. Long-term use of melatonin has not been studied. May cause drowsiness. Do not use before or while operating a motor vehicle or heavy machinery. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Magnesium Glycinate 120 Tabs
Regular price $29.99
Douglas Magnesium Glycinate tablets supply 100mg of elemental magnesium from a magnesium glycinate complex.
Magnesium is a mineral with a fundamentally important physiological function in the body and is essential in a wide range of fundamental cellular reactions. Complexed with adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main carrier of metabolic energy in the body, magnesium is essential for all biosynthetic processes including the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins along with proper muscle function. Magnesium is also critical in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. In a randomized control trial, supplementation with magnesium glycinate in pregnant women was shown to significantly decrease muscle cramping frequency and intensity.
Clinical evidence indicates that magnesium glycinate has a significantly higher bioavailability compared to other forms of magnesium and in comparison, is less likely to cause a laxative effect.
Magnesium is a mineral with a fundamentally important physiological function in the body and is essential in a wide range of fundamental cellular reactions. Complexed with adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main carrier of metabolic energy in the body, magnesium is essential for all biosynthetic processes including the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins along with proper muscle function. Magnesium is also critical in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. In a randomized control trial, supplementation with magnesium glycinate in pregnant women was shown to significantly decrease muscle cramping frequency and intensity.
Clinical evidence indicates that magnesium glycinate has a significantly higher bioavailability compared to other forms of magnesium and in comparison, is less likely to cause a laxative effect.
• Helps to maintain proper muscle function
Each tablet contains:
Medicinal ingredient:
Magnesium (as magnesium glycinate) 100mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, vegetable stearate, and silica.
Medicinal ingredient:
Magnesium (as magnesium glycinate) 100mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, vegetable stearate, and silica.
Adults: Take 1-2 tablets daily with meals or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Methyl Folate 60 Tabs
Regular price $24.99
Douglas Methyl Folate supplies 1000mcg of biologically active folate per tablet from Metafolin, a patented, natural form of (6S) 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF). 5-MTHF is the naturally occurring, predominant form of folate commonly found in cells and is essential for overall health. Unlike synthetic folic acid, 5-MTHF can be used directly by the body, without the need for an additional conversion via the enzyme 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR). In certain populations, the body's ability to convert folic acid to 5-MTHF by use of this enzyme may be compromised due to genetic differences.
Metafolin contains only the S isomer of 5-MTHF and has been shown to be the only form of folate to be able to cross the blood-brain barrier. Folate is a water-soluble essential B vitamin found in many foods, including leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, and beans. Research has established that supplementation with folate before and during the first two months of pregnancy can prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. Additionally, folate plays a key role in red blood cell production and the formation of methionine.
Metafolin contains only the S isomer of 5-MTHF and has been shown to be the only form of folate to be able to cross the blood-brain barrier. Folate is a water-soluble essential B vitamin found in many foods, including leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, and beans. Research has established that supplementation with folate before and during the first two months of pregnancy can prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. Additionally, folate plays a key role in red blood cell production and the formation of methionine.
• Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily at least three months prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy
• Helps to form red blood cells
• Helps to form red blood cells
Each tablet contains:
Medicinal ingredient:
Folate (calcium l-5 methyltetrahydrofolate, Metafolin) 1000mcg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, silica, and stearic acid.
Medicinal ingredient:
Folate (calcium l-5 methyltetrahydrofolate, Metafolin) 1000mcg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, silica, and stearic acid.
Adults: Take 1 tablet daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. For use beyond 12 weeks, consult a healthcare practitioner.
Folate supplementation can mask vitamin B12 deficiency; consult your healthcare practitioner if you are uncertain whether or not you are taking adequate vitamin B12. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. Avoid taking in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients in the product. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Acetyl L-Carnitine 60 VCaps
Regular price $29.99
Acetyl-L-carnitine, a naturally occurring metabolite of L-carnitine, plays a key role in supporting cognitive function during aging while helping to reduce fatigue. In most tissues of the body, both L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine are involved in fatty acid oxidation. L-carnitine shuttles fatty acids from the cytosol (the cell fluid) into the mitochondria (the cell's powerhouses) for oxidation and energy production. In the brain, acetyl-L-carnitine specifically acts on fatty acid oxidation in astrocytes and neurons to produce energy. The compound exerts its cognitive protective effects through three main actions. Acetyl-L-Carnitine protects tissues against oxidative stress while producing energy and influences the activity of nerve growth factor (NGF), the neuropeptide responsible for the growth, maintenance, and survival of certain neurons. It has also been shown that acetyl-L-carnitine can help to maintain cellular membrane stability and to restore age-related membranal changes.
• Supports cognitive function and brain function
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal ingredient:
Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), cellulose, magnesium stearate and silica.
Medicinal ingredient:
Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), cellulose, magnesium stearate and silica.
Adults: Take 3 capsules daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or having liver disease, kidney disease or seizure disorder. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. Avoid taking in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients in the product. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas ProgestoMend 120 VCaps
Regular price $59.99
Douglas ProgestoMend is a combination of plant extracts, including chaste berry, specifically designed to help relieve premenstrual and menopausal symptoms. Chasteberry extract (Vitex agnus-castus) contains active constituents that play a role in hormone activity, including dopaminergic compounds that suppress the release of prolactin. This herb also acts on the pituitary gland to stimulate the release of luteinizing hormone, which results in increased progesterone levels. By balancing prolactin and progesterone levels, two important hormones involved in the menstrual cycle, chaste berry helps to restore menstrual regularity. Decreasing prolactin levels can also help to relieve premenstrual symptoms, which commonly include mood, headache, bloating, and breast fullness. By inhibiting prolactin synthesis, regulating the health of progesterone producing glands and mediating the function of progesterone responsive tissues, chaste berry also helps relieve symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flushes. As premenstrual and menopausal symptoms may impact sleep, passionflower is included for its traditional use in Herbal Medicine as a sleep aid. ProgestoMend contains additional herbs used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, including forskolin, crampbark, Di Huang and white peony.
• Used in Herbal Medicine as a hormone normalizer to help stabilize menstrual cycle irregularities
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Chasteberry (vitex agnus-castus) fruit extract (7-10:1) (280-400mg dried equivalent) 40mg, Chinese thorax (bupleurum falcatum) root extract (5:1) (425mg dried equivalent) 85mg, crampbark (viburnum opulus) bark) 60mg, di huang (rehmannia glutinosa) root extract (4:1) (400mg dried equivalent) 100mg, forskohlii (plectranthus barbatus) root extract (20:1) (20:1) (1000mg dried equivalent) 50mg, passionflower (passiflora incarnata) aerial parts extract (4-6:1) (300-450mg dried equivalent) 75mg, selenium striatum (ligusticum wallichii) rhizome extract (10:1) (1100mg dried equivalent) 110mg, white peony (paeonia lactiflora) root extract (10:1) (1300mg dried equivalent) 130mg and wild yam (dioscorea villosa) root extract (10:1 (700mg dried equivalent/ équivalent en poids sec) 70mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate, and silica.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Chasteberry (vitex agnus-castus) fruit extract (7-10:1) (280-400mg dried equivalent) 40mg, Chinese thorax (bupleurum falcatum) root extract (5:1) (425mg dried equivalent) 85mg, crampbark (viburnum opulus) bark) 60mg, di huang (rehmannia glutinosa) root extract (4:1) (400mg dried equivalent) 100mg, forskohlii (plectranthus barbatus) root extract (20:1) (20:1) (1000mg dried equivalent) 50mg, passionflower (passiflora incarnata) aerial parts extract (4-6:1) (300-450mg dried equivalent) 75mg, selenium striatum (ligusticum wallichii) rhizome extract (10:1) (1100mg dried equivalent) 110mg, white peony (paeonia lactiflora) root extract (10:1) (1300mg dried equivalent) 130mg and wild yam (dioscorea villosa) root extract (10:1 (700mg dried equivalent/ équivalent en poids sec) 70mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate, and silica.
Adult Females: Take 1 capsule 3 times daily with each meal or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Use for a minimum of 3 months to see beneficial effects.
Professional use only. Do not use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or in cases of digestive problems such as indigestion, poor appetite, diarrhea, fullness in abdomen or abdominal pain. Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if taking other herbs, drugs, supplements, or hormone-containing medications such as progesterone preparations, oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy. Consult your healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consumption with alcohol, other medications or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Hypersensitivity, dizziness, lack of energy and palpitations are known to occur in which case, discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner. Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.
Douglas Ultrazyme 60 Tabs
Regular price $27.99
Douglas Ultrazyme was specifically formulated with bile and active digestive enzymes that assist in fat, protein and carbohydrate digestion in the stomach and small intestine. Although fat digestion starts in the mouth with salivary lipase, most triglycerides are digested by pancreatic lipase. Pancreatic lipase cleaves triglycerides into monoglycerides and free fatty acids, which are efficiently absorbed in the upper small intestine. Similarly, pancreatic amylase is the major carbohydrate-digesting enzyme. It breaks down starches into maltose and maltotriose, which are further hydrolyzed into glucose by the disaccharidases of the mucosal cells, and then absorbed. Protein digestion is initiated in the stomach by pepsin and hydrochloric acid, which denature and divide large proteins into smaller polypeptides. The pancreatic proteases, trypsin and chymotrypsin, break down these polypeptides into free amino acids, and di- or tri-peptides, which are directly absorbed by the intestinal mucosa. Bromelain is also included to assist in the breakdown of macromolecule protein complexes. This reduces the chance that these complexes will leave the stomach untouched or in large fractions, and helps in their absorption.
• Aids digestion by providing digestive enzymes further increasing nutrient bioavailability while minimizing antibody responses in the digestive tract
Each tablet contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Pancreatic enzymes (from pancreas of) (yielding: lipase 1000USP, amylase 12500USP, protease 12500USP) 62.5mg, ox bile 50mg, l-lysine 40mg, pepsin (from stomach of) 33mg, stem bromelain 25mg and cellulase 3mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, silica and tablet coating (hypromellose, glycerin).
Medicinal Ingredients:
Pancreatic enzymes (from pancreas of) (yielding: lipase 1000USP, amylase 12500USP, protease 12500USP) 62.5mg, ox bile 50mg, l-lysine 40mg, pepsin (from stomach of) 33mg, stem bromelain 25mg and cellulase 3mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, silica and tablet coating (hypromellose, glycerin).
Adults: Take 2 tablets daily with meals, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Use the smallest effective dose which controls symptoms. Consult your healthcare practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. Avoid taking in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients in the product. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Niacinamide 500mg 100Caps
Regular price $16.99
Niacin can be obtained from niacinamide, an amide of niacin that is typically well tolerated and not associated with causing a –flushing” reaction.
Niacin occurs in the body as two metabolically active coenzymes, NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and NADP (NAD phosphate). Niacin has pervasive roles in energy-related and biosynthetic metabolic processes. At least 200 enzymes depend on these niacin cofactors. The NAD-dependent enzymes are involved in mostly catabolic, oxidative reactions that release energy from carbohydrate, fat and protein, whereas the NADP-dependent enzymes more commonly function in biosynthetic pathways of compounds such as fatty acids.
Niacin occurs in the body as two metabolically active coenzymes, NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and NADP (NAD phosphate). Niacin has pervasive roles in energy-related and biosynthetic metabolic processes. At least 200 enzymes depend on these niacin cofactors. The NAD-dependent enzymes are involved in mostly catabolic, oxidative reactions that release energy from carbohydrate, fat and protein, whereas the NADP-dependent enzymes more commonly function in biosynthetic pathways of compounds such as fatty acids.
• Helps to prevent niacia deficiency
• Helps to maintain body's abiliy to metaboliz nutrients
• Helps in energy metabolism
• Helps to maintain body's abiliy to metaboliz nutrients
• Helps in energy metabolism
Each capsule contains:
Medicinal ingredient:
Niacinamide 500mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Gelatin (capsule), cellulose and vegetable stearate.
Medicinal ingredient:
Niacinamide 500mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Gelatin (capsule), cellulose and vegetable stearate.
Adults: Take 1 or more capsule daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
If seal around cap is broken, do not use. For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Melatonin PR 3mg 60 Tabs
Regular price $24.99
Melatonin PR provides all of the benefits of Melatonin in a convenient prolonged-release tablet.
• Helps increase the total sleep time in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule and reset the body's sleep wake cycle
Each tablet contains:
Medicinal ingredient:
Melatonin 3mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, ethylcellulose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, silica and tablet coating (hypromellose, glycerin).
Medicinal ingredient:
Melatonin 3mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, ethylcellulose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, silica and tablet coating (hypromellose, glycerin).
Adults: Take 1 tablet 1 hour before bedtime or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Consult your healthcare practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. Avoid taking in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients in the product. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Choles-Sterol 120 VCaps
Regular price $52.99
Choles-Sterol is a unique scientifically-based cholesterol support formula with Sytrinol, plant sterols and pomegranate extract.
Sytrinol provides a patented and well-researched combination of flavonoids derived from the peel of tangerines and tocotrienols from palm fruits. The flavonoids in SytrinolÈ have been shown to decrease apolipoprotein B, the structural protein needed for the synthesis of LDL-cholesterol, as well as diacylglycerol acetyl transferase, an enzyme in the liver involved in the synthesis of triglycerides. Tocotrienols, a group of compounds belonging to the vitamin E family, have been shown to inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, the hepatic enzyme responsible for the rate limiting step in cholesterol synthesis. Similarly, the brightly coloured pomegranate fruit contains numerous compounds known for their antioxidant capabilities, including anthocyanidins, catechins, tannis, and gallic and ellagic acids.
Plant sterols are naturally occurring plant compounds that have structures similar to cholesterol. Research has shown that these compounds compete with the absorption of dietary cholesterol and inhibit the reabsorption of endogenous cholesterol in the gastrointestinal tract. Supplementation with plant sterols can significantly lower cholesterol levels, providing yet another mechanism by which healthy cholesterol levels can be maintained.
Sytrinol provides a patented and well-researched combination of flavonoids derived from the peel of tangerines and tocotrienols from palm fruits. The flavonoids in SytrinolÈ have been shown to decrease apolipoprotein B, the structural protein needed for the synthesis of LDL-cholesterol, as well as diacylglycerol acetyl transferase, an enzyme in the liver involved in the synthesis of triglycerides. Tocotrienols, a group of compounds belonging to the vitamin E family, have been shown to inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, the hepatic enzyme responsible for the rate limiting step in cholesterol synthesis. Similarly, the brightly coloured pomegranate fruit contains numerous compounds known for their antioxidant capabilities, including anthocyanidins, catechins, tannis, and gallic and ellagic acids.
Plant sterols are naturally occurring plant compounds that have structures similar to cholesterol. Research has shown that these compounds compete with the absorption of dietary cholesterol and inhibit the reabsorption of endogenous cholesterol in the gastrointestinal tract. Supplementation with plant sterols can significantly lower cholesterol levels, providing yet another mechanism by which healthy cholesterol levels can be maintained.
• Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels and lower LDL cholesterol
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Glycine max seed (sitosterol 40%, campesterol 26%, stigmasterol 24%) 200mg, sytrinol 75mg, polymethoxylated flavones (citrus aurantium, fruit) 67.5mg, tocotrienols 7.5mg and pomegranate (standardized to 40% ellagic a cid) 25mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, vegetable stearate and silica.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Glycine max seed (sitosterol 40%, campesterol 26%, stigmasterol 24%) 200mg, sytrinol 75mg, polymethoxylated flavones (citrus aurantium, fruit) 67.5mg, tocotrienols 7.5mg and pomegranate (standardized to 40% ellagic a cid) 25mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, vegetable stearate and silica.
Adults: Take 2 capsules twice daily with meals, or as advised by your healthcare practitioner.
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. Avoid taking in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients in the product. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Adreno-Mend 120 VCaps
Regular price $59.99
The adrenal glands are located above the kidneys and release hormones that help the body respond to stress. AdrenoMend is designed to promote optimal function of the various homeostasis regulatory systems that work with the adrenal glands to maintain physiological function during both acute and chronic stress. This formulation includes a combination of ten highly valued herbal extracts. Schisandra is used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress. Along with Eleuthero, it helps support mental performance and physical working capacity, and helps promote the balanced response of the sympatho-adrenal-system (SAS) to the body’s acute reaction to a stressor. Similarly, Panax is used in Herbal Medicine to help reduce mental fatigue and enhance physical capacity. It is also used as a supportive therapy for the promotion of healthy glucose levels as it mediates the stress induced elevations of catecholamines and adrenaline-induced hyperglycemia. To provide additional cognitive support, Ashwagandha and Bacopa are included for their traditional use in Ayurveda for memory enhancement. Ashwagandha is also traditionally used in Ayurveda as a rejuvenative tonic, sedative and sleep aid.
• To help relieve general physical debility and support cognitive function during times of stress
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Schisandra chinensis seed ( standardized to 2% schisandrins) 62.5mg, bacopa monnieri aerial parts (standardized to 20% bacosides) 65mg, rhodiola rosea root (standardized to 5% rosavins and 2% salidrosides) 50mg, eleutherococcus senticosus (eleuthero) root (standardized to 0.8% eleutherosides) 50mg, magnolia officinalis bark (standardized to 5% honokiol) 50mg, rehmannia glutinosa, root (7:1 extract) 50mg, bupleurum falcatum, root (5:1 extract) 50mg, panax ginseng root (standardized to 3% ginsenosides) 50mg, plectranthus barbatus (forskohlii) root (standardized to 1% forskolin) 50mg and sensoril withania somnifera (ashwagandha) root and leaf (standardized to a minimum of 8% withanolide glycoside conjugates and 32% oligosaccharides) 62.5mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate and silica.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Schisandra chinensis seed ( standardized to 2% schisandrins) 62.5mg, bacopa monnieri aerial parts (standardized to 20% bacosides) 65mg, rhodiola rosea root (standardized to 5% rosavins and 2% salidrosides) 50mg, eleutherococcus senticosus (eleuthero) root (standardized to 0.8% eleutherosides) 50mg, magnolia officinalis bark (standardized to 5% honokiol) 50mg, rehmannia glutinosa, root (7:1 extract) 50mg, bupleurum falcatum, root (5:1 extract) 50mg, panax ginseng root (standardized to 3% ginsenosides) 50mg, plectranthus barbatus (forskohlii) root (standardized to 1% forskolin) 50mg and sensoril withania somnifera (ashwagandha) root and leaf (standardized to a minimum of 8% withanolide glycoside conjugates and 32% oligosaccharides) 62.5mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate and silica.
Adults: Take 2 capsules two times daily one half hour before meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 30 days.
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking digoxin, hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills, thyroid, anti-depressant, blood thinning, or calcium channel blocker medications or if you have an acute infection, if symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have diabetes. Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding if you have high blood pressure, bipolar spectrum disorder. Consumption of alcohol with other drugs or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Some people may experience insomnia, irritability, anxiety, or headaches, in which case discontinue use. May cause gastrointestinal disturbances such as epigastric burning sensation and nausea. Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.
Douglas LVDTX 120 Tabs
Regular price $36.99
LVDTX is a comprehensive blend of synergistic nutrients that support the health of the liver, an organ involved in detoxifying the blood, metabolizing fat and storing vitamins. Choline acts as an important methyl donor in numerous metabolic reactions. It is considered an essential nutrient needed for cell membrane integrity and to facilitate the movement of fats into and out of cells.
Choline is also a component of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and is required for normal brain function. Choline is available as choline bitartrate (a soluble salt) or as phosphatidyl-choline in lecithin. Inositol has similar properties to choline in its lipotropic effect and is found in most cell membranes. Methionine is critical for hepatic intracellular concentrations of glutathione. Glutathione and other sulfhydryl peptides are essential in the detoxification of xenobiotic substances and in converting lipid soluble toxic agents to water soluble material for easy excretion via the kidneys. Betaine not only protects the liver from damage due to excess homocysteine, it also generates adenosylmethionine (SAM), which is the universal methyl donor. Turmeric contains curcumin, a naturally occurring biologically active group of compounds. Studies have shown that curcumin can function as efficient antioxidants and can help regulate the body's normal response to inflammatory processes. Turmeric, along with dandelion, milk thistle and artichoke, is traditionally used in herbal medicine.
Choline is also a component of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and is required for normal brain function. Choline is available as choline bitartrate (a soluble salt) or as phosphatidyl-choline in lecithin. Inositol has similar properties to choline in its lipotropic effect and is found in most cell membranes. Methionine is critical for hepatic intracellular concentrations of glutathione. Glutathione and other sulfhydryl peptides are essential in the detoxification of xenobiotic substances and in converting lipid soluble toxic agents to water soluble material for easy excretion via the kidneys. Betaine not only protects the liver from damage due to excess homocysteine, it also generates adenosylmethionine (SAM), which is the universal methyl donor. Turmeric contains curcumin, a naturally occurring biologically active group of compounds. Studies have shown that curcumin can function as efficient antioxidants and can help regulate the body's normal response to inflammatory processes. Turmeric, along with dandelion, milk thistle and artichoke, is traditionally used in herbal medicine.
• Supports cognitive function and brain function
Each tablet contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Nacin 3.33mg, l-methionine 5mg, inositol 50mg, choline bitartrate 500mg, betaine hydrochloride 25mg, lecithin (from soy) 25mg, dandelion leaf 16.67mg, curcuma root 16.67mg, milk thistle seed 16.67mg and globe artichoke leaf 16.67mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate and silica.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Nacin 3.33mg, l-methionine 5mg, inositol 50mg, choline bitartrate 500mg, betaine hydrochloride 25mg, lecithin (from soy) 25mg, dandelion leaf 16.67mg, curcuma root 16.67mg, milk thistle seed 16.67mg and globe artichoke leaf 16.67mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate and silica.
Adults: Take 1 tablet 3 times daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. For use beyond 12 weeks, consult a healthcare practitioner.
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or having liver disease, kidney disease or seizure disorder. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. Avoid taking in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients in the product. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Relora-Plex 60 VCaps
Regular price $44.99
Douglas Relora-Plex is a unique blend of two herbal extracts, Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense, combined with B vitamins for the maintenance of good health. Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense are used in traditional Herbal Medicine to temporary relieve symptoms of perceived stress. When the body experiences stress, cortisol secretion increases, causing a breakdown of muscle protein and the release of amino acids to form glucose via gluconeogenesis. The resulting higher level of glucose in the body, combined with the decreased use of glucose by other tissues, ensures that the brain is receiving adequate energy to protect the body. While cortisol secretion is an important part of the body's response to stress, the prolonged secretion of cortisol can have negative effects to the proper functioning of the body including immune function, digestion, and hormones. The extracts of Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense, honokiol and berberine, found in Relora, have been studied in randomized clinical trials showing positive results in reducing perceived stress. Both honokiol and berberine are known to have an anxiolytic effect on the body, decreasing stress and feelings of anxiousness that usually accompany stress. In a randomized control trial conducted on moderately stressed adults, Relora was shown to decrease salivary cortisol exposure indicating a reduction in cortisol released from the adrenal glands. Participants also reported a reduction in feelings of stress and improvements in sleep disturbances and restlessness attributed to stress. Relora allows individuals to feel less stress without causing drowsiness throughout the day.
• Temporarily relieves symptoms of perceived stress
• Helps to form red blood cells
• Helps to form red blood cells
Each veg-capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
Riboflavin 5mg, niacinamide 5mg, thiamine 4.5mg, vitamin B6 4mg, folic acid 100mcg, vitamin B12 50mcg and relora (providing hou po (magnolia officinalis) stem bark 68.75mg and phellodendron stembark 22.5mg) 250mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose, cellulose, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, corn starch and silica.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Riboflavin 5mg, niacinamide 5mg, thiamine 4.5mg, vitamin B6 4mg, folic acid 100mcg, vitamin B12 50mcg and relora (providing hou po (magnolia officinalis) stem bark 68.75mg and phellodendron stembark 22.5mg) 250mg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose, cellulose, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, corn starch and silica.
Adults: Take 1 capsule three times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Consult your healthcare practitioner for use beyond 6 weeks.
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. Avoid taking in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients in the product. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Douglas Thyro-Set 60Caps
Regular price $29.99
Thyro-Set contains iodine and selenium to support healthy thyroid function. The thyroid is a vital gland in the endocrine system. It not only acts as the body's thermostat but is one of the major controllers of metabolism. The thyroid gland contains the highest levels of iodine in the body. Iodine is used to produce tyrosine-based thyroid hormones, which are critical regulators of growth and metabolism. Zinc and manganese are also key mediators of metabolic reactions, and research indicates they may have a role in the metabolism of thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland also contains high levels of selenium. This key mineral is involved in the antioxidant defence system and helps to decrease free radical damage in cells. Thyro-Set also contains Ashwagandha and Coleus forskohlii, important herbs used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
• Helps to maintain normal function of the thyroid gland
Each capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients:
L-Tyrosine 250mg, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract (5-8:1) (500-800mg dried equivalent) 100mg, Forskohlii (Plectranthus barbatus) Root Extract (6:1) (150mg dried equivalent) 25mg, Zinc (zinc oxide) 5mg, Manganese (manganese sulfate) 0.5mg, Iodine (kelp) 37.5mcg and Selenium (selenium Krebs complex) 37.5mcg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Gelatin (capsule), cellulose, magnesium stearate and silica.
Medicinal Ingredients:
L-Tyrosine 250mg, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract (5-8:1) (500-800mg dried equivalent) 100mg, Forskohlii (Plectranthus barbatus) Root Extract (6:1) (150mg dried equivalent) 25mg, Zinc (zinc oxide) 5mg, Manganese (manganese sulfate) 0.5mg, Iodine (kelp) 37.5mcg and Selenium (selenium Krebs complex) 37.5mcg.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Gelatin (capsule), cellulose, magnesium stearate and silica.
Adults: Take 2 capsules daily with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Consult your healthcare practitioner if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consumption with alcohol, other drugs or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
