N.B. These statements have been approved by the HFMA - when the nutrients are incorporated in a supplement at the levels used in Nutrishield.

Essential Fatty Acids

Omega 3 – contributes to cognitive health, and important for a healthy cardio-vascular function and immune system. Helps lower blood cholesterol.

Other Nutrients

Beta-carotene – an antioxidant that protects the body’s cells from oxidative damage, helps to retard skin ageing, supports healthy immunity and healthy vision

Betaine – contributes to the maintenance of a healthy heart by its ability to promote healthy levels of homocysteine.

Bilberry extract (source of anthocyanidins) – natural antioxidant that helps protect against oxidative damage to cells

Coenzyme Q10 – required for energy production in the cell and the conversion of food to energy. Supports normal blood pressure and a healthy heart and helps protect against oxidation of DNA and free radical damage that is mainly responsible for cellular ageing

Curcumin – antioxidant helping protect against radicals that cause cell damage, supports resistance against health threatening micro-organisms.

Grapeseed extract (source of procyanidins) – helps prevent oxidative damage by free radicals.

Green tea extract (EGCG = epigallocatechingallate) – helps to maintain healthy blood glucose levels and supports insulin production at healthy levels. Contributes to the maintenance of a healthy cardio-vascular system.

Glucosamine – helps maintain flexibility and mobility of joints, cartilage and connective tissue

Lutein – helps maintain macular and retina and therefore eye health. Also promotes healthy skin.

Lycopene – an antioxidant that contributes to keep the arteries healthy, to maintain intact cell DNA and contributes to the normal functioning of the prostate

Soy Isoflavones – natural support to bone strength in men and women and assisting a comfortable menopause.

Zeaxanthin – (if taken with lutein) maintaining the integrity and health of the macula and retina.