Lioness Ready Multivitamin

Vitamin A (beta carotene)

• Supports vision health, skin health, immune health, and increases antioxidant support (182, 183).
• Supports antioxidant function via decreased inflammatory cytokines (inflammation), decreased reactive oxygen species, and increased L-glutathione production (master antioxidant) (182,183).
• Supports visual health via increased amounts of plasma vitamin A in macular (eye) tissues (182,183).

Vitamin C

• Supports immune, cardiovascular, skin, cognitive, fat burning, and digestive health (97, 98).
• Supports immune health via increased oxidant, free radical scavenging, and fueling neutrophilic (immune cell) activity in chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and microbial killing (97,98).
• Supports fat burning by increasing carnitine biosynthesis (molecule required for mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation) (97,98).
• Supports accelerate bone healing after a fracture, increase type I collagen synthesis, and reduce oxidative stress (inflammation) (98).

Calcium Carbonate

• Supports bone health, muscle function, and cardiovascular health (36,37).
• Regulates processes of bone resorption, mineralization, and fracture repair (36,37).
• Increases the effect of physical exercise on bone mineral acquisition in the period preceding puberty (36,37).
• Prevents the development of preeclampsia (36,37).

Vitamin D

• Supports exercise performance, immune health, muscle growth, optimal bone health, hormonal health, immune function, increased sexual health, cardiovascular health, glucose tolerance, strength, and positive mood (77,78,79).
• Supports hormonal health via high amounts of vitamin D receptor (VDR) activity in hormone-based negative feedback loop reactions (77,78).
• Supports cardiovascular health via improved absorption of calcium, reduced atherosclerotic activity, stimulating cardiomyocytes, and improved vascular health (77,78).
• Supports exercise performance via reduced exercise-associated inflammation and muscle damage (77,78).
• Supports sexual health via increased activity of Vitamin D receptor activity of testosterone production (79).
• Supports immune function via decreases of inflammatory cytokines and aiding immune cells (77,78).
• Supports joint health via regulating calcium and phosphorus and bone remodeling along with other calcium-regulating actions (77,78).

Vitamin E

• Supports immune function, cognitive health, cardiovascular health, and bone health (204,205,206,207,208)
• Supports immune health via neutralizing free radicals and reactive oxygen species, and increased T lymphocyte-mediated immune function (204).
• Supports cardiovascular health via reduced cholesterol (204).
• Supports cognitive function via reduced oxidative stress, inflammation, and DNA damage of neuronal tissues (208).

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

• Supports aerobic energy metabolism (oxidative phosphorylation), cell growth, optimal neuronal conduction (nerve impulses), and cardiovascular health (94).
• Supports cardiovascular function and aids as a neuroprotective agent in individuals with vitamin B-1 deficiencies (94, 95).

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

• Supports conversion and activation of other B vitamins, red blood cell production and serves as a cofactor for both glucose and fat metabolism (energy production) (92,93).

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

• Major B vitamin that supports cardiovascular health by inhibiting hepatic(liver) triglyceride synthesis, reducing very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) secretion, and increasing HDL plasma concentrations (9).
• Reduces conversion of VLDL into LDL proteins and serum lipoprotein concentrations in plasma (blood) (9).
• Vital for regulation of gene expression, cell cycle progression, and DNA repair, and cell death (9).
• Supports healthy inflammatory response via antioxidant and anti-apoptotic (prevention of cell death) properties (9).
• Prevents pathologies(diseases) such as Pellagra and reduces the prevalence of nervous anorexia, cancer, and Crohn’s disease (10, 11).

Vitamin B6

• Serves as a cofactor in more than 150 enzymatic reactions associated in blood sugar regulation, immunity, cardiovascular function, neuronal health, metabolic, and digestive health (38, 40).
• Reduces plasma glucose (blood sugar levels) via by inhibiting the activity of small-intestinal α-glucosidases (enzymes associated with glucose metabolism) (39).
• Functions as an antioxidant by counteracting the formation of reactive oxygen species (inflammatory markers) and advanced glycation end-products (38,40).
• May support blood sugar regulation in women with gestational diabetes (40).
• Cofactor for enzymes involved in DNA metabolism (40).

Vitamin B12

• Supports proper DNA synthesis, folate cycle function, energy production, cognitive function, and immune health (51,53).
• Aids as an antioxidant via direct scavenging of reactive oxygen species (inflammation), preserving l-glutathione levels (master antioxidant), and reducing oxidative stress (51).
• May prevent vitamin b-12 deficiency diseases such as anemia, neurodegenerative disease, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis (53).

Zinc

• Supports immune function, skin health, cognitive function, and vision (172,173).
• Supports stimulation of the innate and adaptive immune system (172,173).
• Supports the activation of lymphocytes and activation of innate and T cell-mediated immunity (172,173).
• Supports cognitive function by modulation of neuronal signaling in areas of the brain associated with memory and learning (hippocampus) (172,173).

Biotin

• Supports conversion of food into cellular energy, hair health, skin health, and cognitive function (213,214).
• Enhances glucose breakdown into skeletal muscle tissue (213,214).

Vitamin B5

• Supports energy production, cell growth, cell repair, cognitive function, increased hippocampal volume (memory), and optimized bioenergetics (burning of carbohydrates, fat, and protein) (96).

Magnesium

• Supports optimal nerve function, muscle contractions, cardiovascular, bone health, and decreased anxiety (90,91).
• Supports biological reactions such as ATP-fueled reactions and pancreatic insulin secretion (90,91).
• Supports reduction systolic blood pressure, fasting glucose, triglycerides, and healthy HDL levels (90,91).
• Reduces peripheral cortisol levels in the CNS and supports relaxation and decreased anxiety (90,91).

Copper

• Supports healthy blood sugar levels, energy metabolism and cholesterol management (143,144).

Selenium

• Supports antioxidant function, cardiovascular health, cognitive function, thyroid health, and immune health (145, 146).
• Combats atherosclerosis, high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), and type 1 diabetes (147).
• Supports thyroid health via decreased circulating thyroid autoantibodies in patients with chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) (146).
• Increases the activity of selenoproteins that decrease reactive oxygen species (inflammation), increases natural killer activity, and increases glutathione (master antioxidant) levels (145,147).

Manganese

• Supports enzymatic antioxidant reactions, increased bone mineral density, and blood sugar regulation (148,149).

Molybdenum

• Increases enzymatic reactions involved in sulfite metabolism and detoxification (150).

Chromium

• Supports insulin function, reduced cholesterol, improved blood sugar regulation and may lower cholesterol (218,219).

 

Lutein

• A carotenoid that supports vision health, immune health, cardiovascular health, and combats diabetic retinopathy (155,156).
• Supports increased lutein concentration in the macula and exhibits various features such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and blue light-filtering effects (155,156).
• Supports visual health via increased lutein concentration in the macular layer of the retina, reduced susceptibility to age-related macular disease, reduced prevalence of cataracts, and improved plasma level of lutein and retinal macular pigment level (155,156).

Cranberry Extract

• Supports cardiovascular health, immune health, and may combat against urinary tract infections (156, 157).

Alpha Lipoic Acid

• Supports immune health, cardiovascular health, blood sugar regulation, reduced body fat, and improved cognitive function (158).
• Supports blood sugar regulation via increased glucose uptake in insulin-sensitive and insulin-resistant muscle (158).
• Supports cardiovascular health via increased nitric oxide production and decreased glycation of red blood cells (decreased HA1C) (158).
• Supports cognitive function via enhanced memory, focus, and reduction of neurodegenerative disease (158).
• Supports immune health via increased free radical scavenging capabilities and increased glutathione (master antioxidant) levels (158).
• Reduces body weight via decreased appetite in individuals with metabolic syndrome (158).

Goldenseal Root

• Supports digestive health, antibacterial activity, and antioxidant support (201, 202).
• Supports antioxidant function via levels of berberine (alkaloid) (201,202).

Echinacea

• Increases antiviral, anti-microbial, antioxidant capacity, and supports a strong immune system (159,160).
• Supports immune health via decreased impro-inflammatory markers (cytokines IL-6, IL-8, and TNF) (159,160).
• Supports adaptive and innate immunity via increased monocytes, neutrophils, natural killer cells, and CD8 T cells (159,160).

Spirulina

• Supports reduced cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar regulation, reduces inflammation, reduced body fat, and supports antioxidant function (301, 302).

Garlic

• Supports cardiovascular health, immune health, joint health, reduced inflammation, gut health, and enhanced antibacterial activity (161).
• Supports cardiovascular health via reduced hypertension, reduced total cholesterol, reduced arterial stiffness (hardening of arteries), and markers of atherosclerosis (161).
• Supports joint health via reduced NF-κB activation (inflammation) in human fibroblasts cells and reduced prevalence of pain in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (162).
• Supports gut health via increased prebiotic properties, increased microbiome population, and increased Lactobacillus and Clostridia species (163).
• Supports immune health via a reduction in inflammatory markers (CRP, TNF, IL-6) (164).

Green Tea Extract

• A potent polyphenolic antioxidant that supports blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic health (26).
• High in ECGC (epigallocatechin gallate) (26).
• ECGC is shown to reduce body fat mass, increase fat oxidation(burning) and increase caloric expenditure during exercise (25).
• Potent anti-inflammatory compound supporting glutathione production and inhibition of pro-inflammatory markers (cytokines) (26).
• Reduces oxidative stress (chronic inflammation in the body) (26).

Hawthorn Berries

• Supports cardiovascular health and combats metabolic syndrome (165).
• Supports cardiovascular health via reduced atherosclerotic lesion areas, reduced cholesterol synthesis (acyl-coA-cholesterol acyltransferase enzyme), reduced very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), and inhibited platelet aggregation (165).

Cinnamon Bark Extract

• Supports blood sugar regulation and cardiovascular health (166).
• Decreases levels of fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, LDL-C, triglyceride levels, and an increase in HDL-C levels (166).
• Supports blood sugar regulation by improving insulin sensitivity and enhanced glucose uptake (166).

 

Wild Yam Extract

• May support hormonal balance in women via increased progesterone production (151).
• Supports the reduction of atherosclerosis and improved vascular flow (151).

Red Clover Extract

• Supports menopausal health via reductions in hot flashes, increased estrogen production, antioxidant support, improved lipid panels, increased bone mineral density, and improved mood (152,153,154).
• High in phytoestrogens (isoflavone) that bind to estrogen receptors which increase estradiol (154).
• Reduces total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, and improves HDL (152,153,154).
• Supports bone health via increased osteoblasts (cells that build bone) activity, reduced bone turnover by inhibiting bone reabsorption, and increased bone mineral density (152,153,154).

Bilberry Fruit Extract

• Supports vision health, cardiovascular function, increased nitric oxide production, blood sugar regulation, and antioxidant support (167,168).

Grape Seed Extract

• Supports increased nitric oxide production, reduces blood pressure, reduces DNA damage, increases collagen production, increases bone strength, and aids as a neuroprotective agent (31).
• Supports antioxidant function via modulation of antioxidant enzyme expression, protection against oxidative damage, and reduced reactive oxygen species (31).
• Supports cardiovascular health via reduced atherosclerosis, inhibiting lipid peroxidation, and improved endothelial vascular function (31).

Black Currant

• Supports immune function via high levels of polyphenols and reduction of inflammation (169).
• Supports cardiovascular health via reductions in LDL Cholesterol (169).

Pomegranate Extract

• Supports reduced blood pressure, increased nitric oxide production, immune health, blood sugar regulation, prostate health, gut health and aids as an antimicrobial compound (170).
• Supports prostate health via high polyphenolic antioxidant levels (three times the antioxidant activity of green tea) that protect the prostate gland from inflammation (170).
• Supports reduced blood pressure via increased nitric oxide production, increased cardiac output (blood flow), and reduced cholesterol levels (170.
• Supports digestive health via combating inflammatory bowel disease (171).
• Supports immune health via reduced inflammatory cytokines (markers of inflammation) throughout the body (171).

 

Proper Use of This Supplement

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement take two (2) veggie capsules once a day. For best results, light exercise and a sensible diet are recommended. Use this product for no less than 8 weeks for maximum results. Do not exceed 4 capsules a day.