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Isotonix™ Antioxidant
$47.00

A unique formula that is absorbed quickly through the isotonix system. Great for those who do not tolerate tablets and have poor digestion. This makes it quick to act at the target site in the body.
Proper health maintenance begins with an effective antioxidant. Isotonix Antioxidant Formula is a combination of beta-carotene, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin E and the mineral selenium. These strong antioxidants are substances that can help protect our cells and tissues from the damaging effects of free radicals. Free radicals can be the result of air pollution, the ingestion of some types of food and drink, heavy exercise, mental stress and smoking. Choose to fight the effects of free radicals today – with Isotonix Antioxidant Formula.

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Primary Benefits of Isotonix™ Antioxidant:
- Antioxidants protect cells and tissues from the damaging effects of free radicals
- May assist in the management of allergies
- Temporary relief of pain of arthritis or arthritic pain
- May help reduce joint inflammation associated with arthritis
- May help reduce joint swelling associated with arthritis
- May help increase joint mobility associated with arthritis
- May assist blood circulation
- Protects capillaries
- Maintain health or capillaries
- Assists in the maintenance of blood flow in the hands, feet and legs
- Helps maintain blood circulation to the peripheral areas of the body such as the legs, hands and feet
- May assist peripheral circulation
- Relief of the symptoms of chilblains
- May assist in the management of upper respiratory tract infections
- May reduce the severity of colds
- May reduce the duration of colds
- For the symptomatic relief of sore gums
- Eyes formula. Assists visual fatigue and eye-strain
- Eyes formula. Support of healthy eye function
- Maintenance of healthy eyes
- Provides relief from superficial eye problems such as sore, red and inflamed eyes
- For the symptomatic relief of watery or itchy eyes
- Can assist in the treatment of the flu by reducing the severity and duration of symptoms
- Relief of menopausal symptoms
- Relief of hot flashes associated with menopause
- May assist in the management of menopause
- Relief of menstrual cramps
- Relief of pre-menstrual breast pain
- For the symptomatic relief of pre-menstrual tension/syndrome
- May help reduce the frequency of migraines
- May assist in the management of migraine
- Relief of muscular cramps and spasms
- Aids or assists in the prevention of muscular cramps and spasms
- Beneficial during times of stress
- Aids or assists in the maintenance of peripheral circulation to relieve cold hands and feet
- May assist in maintaining peripheral circulation and promoting general health.
- Relief of pre-menstrual symptoms/syndrome
- Helps fight mild upper respiratory complaints
- May assist in the management of recurrent upper respiratory tract infections
- May assist in the management of osteoarthritis
- May assist in the management of rheumatism
- May assist in the management of osteoarthritic pain
- May assist in the management of sinusitis
- For mineral (selenium) supplementation
- For vitamin C and E supplementation
- May assist in the management of varicose veins
- Prevention/treatment of vitamin C and E and/or mineral selenium and/or nutritional deficiencies
- Aids, assists or helps in the maintenance or improvement of general well being
What Makes Isotonix™ Antioxidant Unique?
Free radicals are small, highly reactive molecules, which can be formed in cigarette smoke, processed, fried or microwaved foods, environmental chemical pollution, radiation and essentially normal metabolisation. Antioxidants protect cells and tissues from the damaging effects of free radicals. Isotonix Antioxidant may reduce the severity and duration of colds, and provide relief of hot flashes and menopausal symptoms. Isotonix Antioxidant combines vitamins A, C and E in an isotonic-capable formula to combat free radicals.
Isotonic, which means "same pressure," bears the same chemical resemblance of the body's blood, plasma and tears. All fluids in the body have a certain concentration, referred to as osmotic pressure. The body's common osmotic pressure, which is isotonic, allows a consistent maintenance of body tissues. In order for a substance to be absorbed and used in the body's metabolism, it must be transported in an isotonic state.
Isotonix™ dietary supplements are delivered in an isotonic solution similar in constitution to the body's own naturally produced isotonic fluids. This means that the body has less work to do in order to obtain maximum absorption. The isotonic state of the suspension allows nutrients to pass directly into the small intestine and be rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. With Isotonix products, little nutritive value is lost, making the absorption of nutrients highly efficient while delivering maximum results.
Related terms: antioxidant, isotonic, free radicals

Frequently Asked Questions about Isotonix™ Antioxidant:
What is the difference between Isotonix OPC-3 and Antioxidant? And why would a person take both? The major difference between Isotonix OPC-3 and Antioxidant formulas are the sources of ingredients. Isotonix OPC-3 contains extracts from red grape skin, grape seed, pine bark and bilberry. Antioxidant formula contains vitamins and minerals with antioxidant capabilities. Taking a variety of antioxidants is important because each antioxidant targets certain types of damaging free radicals - getting a variety will help cover all of your health bases.
When we claim our products are Isotonic, is there any formal experiment or report to prove the absorption rate and the isotonic state? Isotonix products make the label claim of being isotonic capable. When prepared as directed, the solution is within a range of tonicity matching the human body.
The basis for the isotonic line is physiologic. Isotonic solutions work via normal body physiology to deliver nutrients quickly as compared to solid forms. These physiologic principles have been well-described in medical references and in the medical literature. Here are a few sample references:
- Ganong, WF Review of Medical Physiology, 13th ed. Norwalk, CT Appleton & Lange, 1987.
- Graham, DY, Smith, JL, Bouvet AA "What Happens to Tablets in the Stomach" Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 79 (5): 420-24, 1990.
- Hunt, "Mechanisms and Disorders of Gastric Emptying," Annual Review of Medicine, 1983.
- Seigel, JA. "Biphasic Nature of Gastric Emptying" Gut 29: 35-39, 1988.
- Erdman, JW. "Bioavailability of Trace Minerals from Cereal and Legumes", Cereal Chemistry 58(1), pages? 1981.
The general consensus is that an isotonic liquid might be likely to lead to elevated bioavailability since the transit through the stomach is rapid and might be expected to lead to improved nutrient stability due to minimal contact with stomach acid. Also, once the nutrients are in the small intestine, the nutrients that are absorbed via passive diffusion would be expected to be more bioavailable since they arrive at the major absorptive site at a high concentration. This elevated amount of nutrient on the lumen side sets up a concentration gradient which flows down the concentration gradient from high levels to lower levels inside the intestinal epithelial cells. However, for nutrients that are absorbed by specialised active transport processes, the establishment of a concentration gradient is not that important. The body will spend energy (as ATP) to transport those molecules across the cell membrane regardless of whether the nutrients are present in high or low concentrations.
Are Market Australia's Health & Nutrition products natural or organic? Are there any synthetic ingredients in the Isotonic range and if so, why? Our ingredients come from both natural and synthetic sources. Some ingredients are derived from the electrolysis of sea water, such as the calcium carbonate, or extracted from plants, like Pycnogenol and grape seed extract. Some ingredients, like calcium phosphate, are synthesised. The advantage of synthesis is that purity is better controlled, there are no allergens, it is non-GMO, and there is no microbial contamination. Our vitamins and non-active ingredients meet USP specifications for identity, quality and purity.
I have Type 2 diabetes. Will the Isotonix range increase my sugar level? What products are safe for people with diabetes? The types of sugars found in Isotonix products were chosen because they do not exhibit a dramatic impact on blood sugar levels when compared to sucrose, or table sugar. For example, one serving of Isotonix OPC-3 contains two grams of sugar, and one serving of Isotonix Coenzyme Q10 also contains two grams of sugar, which is equivalent to approximately two grapes. For some individuals, including some diabetics, this amount is not of concern. However, it may be of concern for diabetics, especially if they are on a strict sugar intake. If you are diabetic and concerned about the sugar content, we recommend consulting your physician to determine whether this amount of sugar is appropriate for your use.
Can you overdose on any of the supplements? If using the supplements as directed, there should be no risk of overdosing.
Is our Isotonix design or formula patented? Isotonix is in the process of getting trademarked; however there are other products on the market that claim to be isotonic. We have tested a group of knock-off products and generally find them not to be isotonic. These products also tend to have an unpleasant taste and may contain synthetic flavouring. One of the products used sucrose as a sweetener instead of fructose and glucose. We use top quality extracts in Isotonix, and we make certain that the blended materials taste good, have a good color in solution, and are isotonic. We use extracts from world-class botanical extract companies that have been in business for 25 to 65 years. Their extracts are considered to be top of the line.
Is it safe to take both OPC-3 and Omega III Plus or Isochrome and Omega III Plus, as these products all have a blood thinning effect? Market Australia products were developed to work synergistically, so taking multiple formulas will produce more benefits. The anticoagulant effects in these formulas are mild, and in no way compare to those of prescription medications.
Seeing that OPC-3 is so good, why do we need the Isotonix Antioxidant and/or Vitamin C? Taking a variety of antioxidants is important because each antioxidant targets certain types of damaging free radicals - getting a variety will help cover all of your health bases.
Isotonix™ Calcium Plus
$22.00

A unique formula that is absorbed quickly through the isotonix system. Great for those who do not tolerate tablets and have poor digestion. This makes it quick to act at the target site in the body.
What Makes Isotonix™ Calcium Plus Unique?

Isotonix Calcium Plus Formula provides your body with an advanced, cost-effective and generous dose of needed calcium through an optimised blend of calcium, vitamin D-3, magnesium and vitamin C. Calcium supplementation may assist in the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis. It also may assist in blood and peripheral circulation and can help strengthen both bones and tissue. Many calcium supplements exist in the marketplace, but only Isotonix Calcium Plus delivers a potent package of calcium and complementary nutrients through an isotonic delivery system. This translates into a better value overall when compared to calcium supplements that are in pill form by making available to your body more of the active ingredients.

Related terms: calcium, vitamin d, vitamin c, magnesium, osteoporosis, isotonic

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Primary Benefits:
- May help increase joint mobility associated with arthritis
- May assist blood circulation
- May assist peripheral circulation
- Source of calcium
o        Women's calcium requirements are increased after menopause
o        A calcium supplement formulated to strengthen bone and tissue in growing and mature users
o        A calcium supplement formulated to strengthen bone and tissue for children and older adults
o        Adequate dietary calcium in our youth and throughout life is required to maximize bone
o        A diet deficient in calcium can lead to osteoporosis in later life
o        May assist in the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis
- May assist in the management of menopause
- Relief of menstrual pain
- May assist in the management of dysmenorrhoea
- Relief of menstrual cramps
- Relief of menstrual symptoms
- For the symptomatic relief of pre-menstrual tension/syndrome
- May assist in the management of migraine
- May assist in the management of tension headache
- Relief of muscular aches and pains
- May assist in the management of sprains
- May assist in the management of soft tissue trauma
- May assist in the management of tenosynovitis
- May assist in the management of low back pain
- Relief of muscular cramps and spasms
- Aids or assists in the prevention of muscular cramps and spasms
- For the symptomatic relief of fibromyalgia
- Helps relieve nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety
- For the relief of irritability
- Helps reduce effects of mild anxiety and nervous tension
- For the symptomatic relief of stress disorders
- May assist in the management of anxiety
- May assist in the management of mood swings
- May assist in the management of stress disorders
- May assist in the management of sciatica
- Temporary relief of the painful symptoms of sciatica and whiplash
- Temporary relief of lower back pain
Frequently Asked Questions about Isotonix™ Calcium Plus (FAQs):

Why is boron omitted from the Calcium Plus formula?
Boron is thought to aid the uptake of calcium and magnesium into osteoblasts in the bone, thus increasing the density of bone. The Therapeutic Goods Administration does not believe there is sufficient evidence of a nutrient effect from boron.

Why does the Calcium bottle state for it to be taken twice a day, whereas the other Isotonix™ products only recommended one serve per day?
The body tightly regulates the amount of calcium that it absorbs. The body can only absorb 400-500 milligrams of calcium at one time, and as the calcium dose increases, the efficiency of absorption declines rapidly. The label for Isotonix Calcium Plus recommends taking the product in a split dosage — one capful in the morning (272 mg), one capful in the evening (272 mg) — to accommodate the body's physiological behaviour.

When we claim our products are Isotonic, is there any formal experiment or report to prove the absorption rate and the isotonic state?
Isotonix products make the label claim of being isotonic capable. When prepared as directed, the solution is within a range of tonicity matching the human body.

The basis for the isotonic line is physiologic. Isotonic solutions work via normal body physiology to deliver nutrients quickly as compared to solid forms. These physiologic principles have been well described in medical references and in the medical literature. Here are a few sample references:

o   Ganong, WF Review of Medical Physiology, 13th ed. Norwalk, CT Appleton & Lange, 1987.
o   Graham, DY, Smith, JL, Bouvet AA "What Happens to Tablets in the
Stomach" Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 79 (5): 420-24, 1990.
o    Hunt, "Mechanisms and Disorders of Gastric Emptying," Annual Review of Medicine, 1983.
o    Seigel, JA. "Biphasic Nature of Gastric Emptying" Gut 29: 35-39, 1988.
o   Erdman, JW. "Bioavailability of Trace Minerals from Cereal and Legumes",
Cereal Chemistry 58(1), pages? 1981.

The general consensus is that an isotonic liquid might be likely to lead to elevated bioavailability since the transit through the stomach is rapid and might be expected to lead to improved nutrient stability due to minimal contact with stomach acid. Also, once the nutrients are in the small intestine, the nutrients that are absorbed via passive diffusion would be expected to be more bioavailable since they arrive at the major absorptive site at a high concentration. This elevated amount of nutrient on the lumen side sets up a concentration gradient which flows down the concentration gradient from high levels to lower levels inside the intestinal epithelial cells. However, for nutrients that are absorbed by specialised active transport processes, the establishment of a concentration gradient is not that important. The body will spend energy (as ATP) to transport those molecules across the cell membrane regardless of whether the nutrients are present in high or low concentrations.

Are Market Australia's Health & Nutrition products natural or organic? Are there any synthetic ingredients in the isotonic range and if so, why?
Our ingredients come from both natural and synthetic sources. Some ingredients are derived from the electrolysis of sea water, such as the calcium carbonate, or extracted from plants, like Pycnogenol and grape seed extract. Some ingredients, like calcium phosphate, are synthesised. The advantage of synthesis is that purity is better controlled, there are no allergens, it is non-GMO, and there is no microbial contamination. Our vitamins and non-active ingredients meet USP specifications for identity, quality and purity.

I have Type 2 diabetes. Will the Isotonix™ range increase my sugar level? What products are safe for people with diabetes?
The types of sugars found in Isotonix products were chosen because they do not exhibit a dramatic impact on blood sugar levels when compared to sucrose or table sugar. If you are diabetic and concerned about the sugar content, we recommend consulting your physician to determine whether this amount of sugar is appropriate for your use.

Can you overdose on any of the supplements?
If using the supplements as directed, there should be no risk of overdosing.

Is our Isotonix design or formula patented?
Isotonix is in the process of getting trademarked; however, there are other products on the market that claim to be isotonic. We have tested a group of knock-off products and generally find them not to be isotonic. These products also tend not to have a pleasant taste and may contain synthetic flavouring. One of the products used sucrose as a sweetener instead of fructose and glucose. We use top quality extracts in Isotonix, and we make certain that the blended materials taste good, have a good colour in solution and are isotonic. We use extracts from world-class botanical extract companies that have been in business for 25 to 65 years. Their extracts are considered to be top of the line.

Certain products like crystallise after a while. Does this affect the potency of the product?
Crystallisation does not affect the potency or formulation of the product. The formula still can be used; however it may require a little more effort when mixing with water.
Isotonix™ B12 Special Formula
$35.00

What Makes Isotonix™ B-12 Special Formula Unique?

Isotonix™ B-12 Special Formula delivers a potent blend of B vitamins and minerals through an effective isotonic system that maximises your dollars spent on nutritional supplementation. Isotonix B-12 contains advanced ingredients that assist in maintaining normal blood and peripheral circulation to relieve cold hands and feet.* Isotonix B-12 also may assist in the management of dietary folate deficiency.

B vitamins do not provide energy. Carbohydrates, fats and protein are the only energy-yielding nutrients, but the body must have B vitamins to help release the energy from these energy-yielding nutrients. Without B vitamins, the body would lack the ability to use the fuel or energy provided by carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

*If symptoms persist, consult your health care professional.
Related terms: b vitamins, vitamin b12, b12, energy, energy yielding nutrients, peripheral circulation

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Primary Benefits for Isotonix™ B-12 Special Formula:
- Helps maintain normal blood/blood tonic
- Source of folic acid, which can assist in maintaining normal blood
- Aids in the maintenance of peripheral circulation to relieve cold hands and feet
- May assist in promoting general health
- For vitamin supplementation
- Source of vitamin B12, which can assist in maintaining normal blood/blood tonic
- May assist in the management of dietary folate deficiency
- May assist in the management of dietary vitamin B12 deficiency
Frequently Asked Questions about Isotonix™ B-12 Special Formula:
Why do I need to take the Isotonix B-12 Special Formula with food? Vitamin B12 requires intrinsic factor in order for it to be absorbed by the body. Intrinsic Factor (IF) is a glycoprotein secreted by the parietal cells lining the stomach. These cells only release IF in the presence of food. If Isotonix B-12 is not consumed with food, then IF is never released and, thus, the vitamin B12 in our formula is not absorbed as efficiently. Vitamin B12 is a large charged molecule that cannot easily pass through intestinal cell membranes or gap junctions between cells. Its uptake as an IF: B12 complex is mostly mediated by receptors in the lower third of the small intestine.
When we claim our products are isotonic, is there any formal experiment or report to prove the absorption rate and the isotonic state? Isotonix products make the label claim of being isotonic capable. When prepared as directed, the solution is within a range of tonicity matching the human body.
The basis for the isotonic line is physiologic. Isotonic solutions work via normal body physiology to deliver nutrients quickly as compared to solid forms. These physiologic principles have been well-described in medical references and in the medical literature. Here are a few sample references:
- Ganong, WF Review of Medical Physiology, 13th ed. Norwalk, CT Appleton & Lange, 1987.
- Graham, DY, Smith, JL, Bouvet AA "What Happens to Tablets in the Stomach" Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 79 (5): 420-24, 1990.
- Hunt, "Mechanisms and Disorders of Gastric Emptying," Annual Review of Medicine, 1983.
- Seigel, JA. "Biphasic Nature of Gastric Emptying" Gut 29: 35-39, 1988.
- Erdman, JW. "Bioavailability of Trace Minerals from Cereal and Legumes", Cereal Chemistry 58(1), pages? 1981.
The general consensus is that an isotonic liquid might be likely to lead to elevated bioavailability since the transit through the stomach is rapid and might be expected to lead to improved nutrient stability due to minimal contact with stomach acid. Also, once the nutrients are in the small intestine, the nutrients that are absorbed via passive diffusion would be expected to be more bioavailable since they arrive at the major absorptive site at a high concentration. This elevated amount of nutrient on the lumen side sets up a concentration gradient which flows down the concentration gradient from high levels to lower levels inside the intestinal epithelial cells. However, for nutrients that are absorbed by specialised active transport processes, the establishment of a concentration gradient is not that important. The body will spend energy (as ATP) to transport those molecules across the cell membrane regardless of whether the nutrients are present in high or low concentrations.
Are Market Australia's Health & Nutrition products natural or organic? Are there any synthetic ingredients in the isotonic range and if so, why? Our ingredients come from both natural and synthetic sources. Some ingredients are derived from the electrolysis of sea water, such as the calcium carbonate, or extracted from plants, like Pycnogenol and grape seed extract. Some ingredients, like calcium phosphate, are synthesised. The advantage of synthesis is that purity is better controlled, there are no allergens, it is non-GMO, and there is no microbial contamination. Our vitamins and non-active ingredients meet USP specifications for identity, quality and purity.
I have Type 2 diabetes. Will the Isotonix range increase my sugar level? What products are safe for people with diabetes? The types of sugars found in Isotonix products were chosen because they do not exhibit a dramatic impact on blood sugar levels when compared to sucrose, or table sugar. For example, one serving of Isotonix OPC-3® contains two grams of sugar, and one serving of Isotonix Coenzyme Q10 also contains two grams of sugar, which is equivalent to approximately two grapes. For some individuals, including some diabetics, this amount is not of concern. However, it may be of concern for diabetics, especially if they are on a strict sugar intake. If you are diabetic and concerned about the sugar content, we recommend consulting your physician to determine whether this amount of sugar is appropriate for your use.
Can you overdose on any of the supplements? If using the supplements as directed, there should be no risk of overdosing.
Is our Isotonix design or formula patented? Isotonix is in the process of getting trademarked; however there are other products on the market that claim to be isotonic. We have tested a group of knock-off products and generally find them not to be isotonic. These products also tend not to have a pleasant taste and may contain synthetic flavouring. One of the products used sucrose as a sweetener instead of fructose and glucose. We use top quality extracts in Isotonix, and we make certain that the blended materials taste good, have a good colour in solution and are isotonic. We use extracts from world-class botanical extract companies that have been in business for 25 to 65 years. Their extracts are considered to be top of the line.
Certain products like OPC-3 and especially Vitamin C crystallise after a while. Does this affect the potency of the product? Crystallisation does not affect the potency or formulation of the product. The formula still can be used; however, it may require a little more effort when mixing with water.
Isotonix™ Multivitamin
$30.00

What Makes Isotonix™ Multivitamin Unique?
Isotonix™ Multivitamin delivers a potent blend of vitamins and minerals through an effective isotonic-capable formula that maximises your dollars spent on nutritional supplementation. Isotonix Multivitamin is an advanced system multivitamin and mineral supplement. Multivitamin helps to maintain healthy digestive function, may assist blood circulation, maintains health of capillaries and assists in the maintenance of general well-being.
Isotonic, which means "same pressure," bears the same chemical resemblance of the body's blood, plasma and tears. All fluids in the body have a certain concentration, referred to as osmotic pressure. The body's common osmotic pressure, which is isotonic, allows a consistent maintenance of body tissues. In order for a substance to be absorbed and used in the body's metabolism, it must be transported in an isotonic state.
Isotonix dietary supplements are delivered in an isotonic solution similar in constitution to the body's own naturally-produced isotonic fluids. This means that the body has less work to do in order to obtain maximum absorption. The isotonic state of the suspension allows nutrients to pass directly into the small intestine and be rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. With Isotonix products, little nutritive value is lost, making the absorption of nutrients highly efficient while delivering maximum results.

Related terms: multivitamin, mineral, isotonic

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Primary Benefits of Isotonix™ Multivitamin:
- Protects capillaries
- May assist blood circulation
- Maintains health of capillaries
- Assists in the maintenance of blood flow in the hands, feet and legs
- Helps maintain blood circulation to the peripheral areas of the body such as the legs, hands and feet
- May assist peripheral circulation
- Aids digestion
- Helps maintain healthy digestive function
- Supports healthy eye function
- Maintenance of healthy eyes
- For the relief of irritability
- Beneficial during times of stress
- For mineral supplementation
- For vitamin supplementation
- Source of vitamin B12, which can assist in maintaining normal blood/blood tonic
- Aids, assists or helps in the maintenance or improvement of general well being
Isotonix™ Vit C
$30.00

What Makes Isotonix™ Vitamin C Unique?

Vitamin C plays a significant role in a variety of metabolic functions. Market Australia's Isotonix™ Vitamin C set itself apart from other vitamin C products on the market as it is in an isotonic form. The two most important factors when searching for the best quality nutritional supplements are absorption and potency. Isotonix supplements, when mixed with water, have the same pH and osmotic pressure as the body's fluids, such as tears, plasma and blood. In order to achieve meaningful absorption of nutritional content, all food must be converted into an isotonic state. This process could take up to three hours. This time-consuming process limits the amount of nutrients absorbed by the body. However, Isotonix Vitamin C sets itself apart from other products on the market, providing you with the maximum absorption of nutrients within the product in the shortest amount of time.

All in all, Isotonix Vitamin C provides far superior delivery of the nutrients the body needs in the most cost effective way. According to researchers at the University of Leeds, Guy's Hospital in London, Baylor University and the Mayo Clinic, among others, have shown that not only do isotonic solutions leave the stomach faster, but the osmotic pressure of the stomach contents is one of the controlling mechanisms for the rate at which the stomach empties, leading to more efficient assimilation by all of the body's systems. The liquid composition of Isotonix Vitamin C Formula places the vitamins and minerals in an optimal position for absorption and superior delivery to the body's systems. Isotonix Vitamin C is an exemplary product that leaves you with peace of mind, knowing that you are doing the most and the best for your health.


This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.


Related terms: vitamin c, isotonic, isotonix

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Primary Benefits of Isotonix™ Vitamin C:

·         For the symptomatic relief of allergies
·         May assist in the management of allergies
·         May assist in the management of rhinitis
·         May help increase joint mobility associated with arthritis
·         May assist blood circulation
·         Protects capillaries
·         Maintains health of capillaries
·         May assist peripheral circulation
·         May assist in the management of upper respiratory tract infections
·         May reduce the severity of colds
·         May reduce the duration of colds
·         For the symptomatic relief of sore gums
·         May assist in the management of sore gums
·         Supports healthy eye function
·         Maintenance of healthy eyes
·         Helps relieve nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety
·         May assist in the management of anxiety
·         May assist in the management of stress disorders
·         Beneficial during times of stress
·         Helps fight mild upper respiratory complaints
·         May assist in the management of minor wounds (cuts, scratches, abrasions)
·         May assist in the management of varicose veins
·         Prevention/treatment of vitamin C deficiencies
·         Aids, assists or helps in the maintenance or improvement of general well being

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.

Frequently Asked Questions about Isotonix™ Vitamin C:
How many milligrams of Vitamin C do I get in one dose of Isotonix Vitamin C? 500 mg per serving.
Vitamin C sometimes becomes crystallised; can the product still be consumed? Crystallisation does not affect the potency or formulation of the product. The formula can still be used; however it may require a little more effort when mixing with water.
If a person is allergic to citrus, will they also be allergic to the Isotonix Vitamin C? Please note that we use natural orange flavour in the powder. We recommend not ingesting this product if you are allergic to citrus fruit, especially oranges.
When we claim our products are isotonic, is there any formal experiment or report to prove the absorption rate and the isotonic state? Isotonix™ products make the label claim of being isotonic capable. When prepared as directed, the solution is within a range of tonicity matching the human body.
The basis for the isotonic line is physiologic. Isotonic solutions work via normal body physiology to deliver nutrients quickly as compared to solid forms. These physiologic principles have been well-described in medical references and in the medical literature. Here are a few sample references:
- Ganong, WF Review of Medical Physiology, 13th ed. Norwalk, CT Appleton & Lange, 1987.
- Graham, DY, Smith, JL, Bouvet AA "What Happens to Tablets in the Stomach" Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 79 (5): 420-24, 1990.
- Hunt, "Mechanisms and Disorders of Gastric Emptying," Annual Review of Medicine, 1983.
- Seigel, JA. "Biphasic Nature of Gastric Emptying" Gut 29: 35-39, 1988.
- Erdman, JW. "Bioavailability of Trace Minerals from Cereal and Legumes", Cereal Chemistry 58(1), pages? 1981.
The general consensus is that an isotonic liquid might be likely to lead to elevated bioavailability since the transit through the stomach is rapid and might be expected to lead to improved nutrient stability due to minimal contact with stomach acid. Also, once the nutrients are in the small intestine, the nutrients that are absorbed via passive diffusion would be expected to be more bioavailable since they arrive at the major absorptive site at a high concentration. This elevated amount of nutrient on the lumen side sets up a concentration gradient which flows down the concentration gradient from high levels to lower levels inside the intestinal epithelial cells. However, for nutrients that are absorbed by specialised active transport processes, the establishment of a concentration gradient is not that important. The body will spend energy (as ATP) to transport those molecules across the cell membrane regardless of whether the nutrients are present in high or low concentrations.
Are Market Australia's Health & Nutrition products natural or organic? Are there any synthetic ingredients in the isotonic range and if so, why? Our ingredients come from both natural and synthetic sources. Some ingredients are derived from the electrolysis of sea water, such as the calcium carbonate, or extracted from plants, like Pycnogenol and grape seed extract. Some ingredients, like calcium phosphate, are synthesised. The advantage of synthesis is that purity is better controlled, there are no allergens, it is non-GMO, and there is no microbial contamination. Our vitamins and non-active ingredients meet USP specifications for identity, quality and purity.
I have Type 2 diabetes. Will the Isotonix™ range increase my sugar level? What products are safe for people with diabetes? The types of sugars found in Isotonix™ products were chosen because they do not exhibit a dramatic impact on blood sugar levels when compared to sucrose or table sugar. For example, one serving of Isotonix OPC-3® contains two grams of sugar, and one serving of Isotonix™ Coenzyme Q10 also contains two grams of sugar, which is equivalent to approximately two grapes. For some individuals, including some diabetics, this amount is not of concern. However, it may be of concern for diabetics, especially if they are on a strict sugar intake. If you are diabetic and concerned about the sugar content, we recommend consulting your physician to determine whether this amount of sugar is appropriate for your use.
Can you overdose on any of the supplements? If using the supplements as directed, there should be no risk of overdosing.
Is our Isotonix design or formula patented? Isotonix™ is in the process of getting trademarked; however there are other products on the market that claim to be isotonic. We have tested a group of knock-off products and generally find them not to be isotonic. These products also tend not to have a pleasant taste and may contain synthetic flavouring. One of the products used sucrose as a sweetener instead of fructose and glucose. We use top quality extracts in Isotonix, and we make certain that the blended materials taste good, have a good colour in solution and are isotonic. We use extracts from world class botanical extract companies that have been in business for 25 to 65 years. Their extracts are considered to be top of the line.
Seeing that OPC-3 is so good, why do we need the Isotonix Antioxidant and/or Vitamin C? Taking a variety of antioxidants is important because each antioxidant targets certain types of damaging free radicals — getting a variety will help cover all of your health bases.
Isotonix™ OPC3
$85.00

What Makes Isotonix™ OPC-3® Unique?
Isotonix OPC-3® is an isotonic-capable supplement that functions as a potent free-radical scavenger. Employing water-soluble extracts from the most powerful OPCs — grape seed, grape skin and pine bark — Isotonix OPC-3 delivers a powerful antioxidant punch in an effective isotonic solution that is easily absorbed by the body.

Isotonix OPC-3 has a pleasant, natural flavour and mixes instantly when added to water. It should be taken on an empty stomach for the fastest, most effective delivery of the active ingredients and maximum nutritional benefit.
Note: If you are taking OPC-3 for the first time, you may want to double the dosage for the first 10 days before switching to the standard dosage. This will help your body adjust to the increased supplementation.
*If symptoms persist, consult your health care professional.
Related terms: grape, grape skin, pine bark, opc, opc 3, free radical

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Isotonix OPC-3 has been shown to:
- Protect the cells and tissues from damage by free radicals
- Help maintain healthy blood vessels and joints
- Help maintain healthy eyes
- Help maintain healthy immune function
- Provide symptomatic relief of allergies*
- Temporarily relieve the pain and inflammation of arthritis and rheumatism*
- Aid in the maintenance or improvement of general well-being
- Primary Benefits of Isotonix™ OPC-3®:
- Contains antioxidants that protect the cells and tissues from damages by free radicals. Free radicals are small, highly reactive molecules which can be formed in cigarette smoke, processed, fried or microwaved foods, environmental chemical pollution, radiation, and essentially normal metabolism
- Bilberry, grape seed and pine bark contain bioflavonoids known as anthocyanosides and procyanins. These antioxidant compounds are known to be 50 times as powerful as vitamin C or E in quenching free radicals
- Helps maintain healthy blood vessels and joints
- Helps maintain healthy eyes
- Helps maintain healthy immune function
- For symptomatic relief of allergies (if symptoms persist, consult your health care professional)
- For temporary relief of the pain and inflammation of arthritis and rheumatism (if symptoms persist, consult your health care professional)
Scientific Support for Isotonix™ OPC-3®:
- Bayeta, E., et al. Pycnogenol inhibits generation of inflammatory mediators in macrophages. Nutrition Research 20: 249-259, 2000.
- Blazsó, G., et al. Anti-inflammatory and superoxide radical scavenging activities of a procyanidins containing extract from the bark of Pinus pinaster Sol. and its fractions. Pharm Pharmacol Lett 3: 217-20, 1994.
- Cho, K., et al. Effect of bioflavonoids extracted from the bark of Pinus maritima on proinflammatory cytokine interlukin-1 production in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264. 7. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 168: 64-71, 2000.
- Cho, K., et al. Inhibition mechanisms of bioflavonoids extracted from the bark of Pinus maritima on the expression of proinflammatory cytokines. Annals of the NYAcademy of Sciences 928: 141-156, 2001.
- Devaraj, S., et al. Supplementation with a pine bark extract rich in polyphenols increases plasma antioxidant capacity and alters the plasma lipoprotein profile. Lipids 37:931-4, 2002.
- Fine, AM, Oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes: history, structure, and phytopharmaceutical applications. Altern Med Rev 5:144-51, 2000.
- Fitzpatrick, D., et al. Endothelium-dependent vascular effects of Pycnogenol. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology 32: 509-515, 1998.
- Frankel, E., et al. Inhibition of oxidation of human low-density lipoprotein by phenolic substances in red wine. Lancet 341: 454-7, 1993.
- Freedman, J., et al. Select flavonoids and whole juice from purple grapes inhibit platelet function and enhance nitric oxide release. Circulation 103:2792-8, 2001.
- Frémont, L. Biological effects of resveratrol. Life Sciences 66: 663-673, 2000.
- Gulati, O. Pycnogenol® in venous disorders: a review. European Bulletin of Drug Research 7: 1-13, 1999.
- Hosseini, S., et al. Pycnogenol® in the management of asthma. Journal of Medicinal Food 4: 201-209, 2001. HHHh
- Kohama, T., et al. The treatment of gynecological disorders with Pycnogenol®. European Bulletin of Drug Research 7: 30-32, 1999.
- Kohama, T., et al. Analgesic efficacy of French maritime pine bark extract in dysmenorrhea. Journal of Reproductive Medicine 49: 828-32, 2004.
- Liu, X., et al. Antidiabetic effect of Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract in patients with diabetes type II. Life Sci 75:2505-13, 2004.
- Liu, X., et al. French maritime pine bark extract pycnogenol dose-dependently lowers glucose in type 2 diabetic patients. Diabetes Care 27: 839, 2004.
- Manna, S., et al. Resveratrol suppresses TNF-Induced activation of nuclear transcription factors NF-kB, activator protein-1, and apoptosis: potential role of reactive oxygen intermediates and lipid peroxidation. The Journal of Immunology 164: 6509-19, 2000.
- Maritim, A., et al. Effects of pycnogenol treatment on oxidative stress in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 17:193-9, 2003.
- Miyagi, Y., et al. Inhibition of human low-density lipoprotein oxidation by flavonoids in red wine and grape juice. Am J Cardiol 0:1627-31, 1997.
- Monograph. Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry). Altern Med Rev 6:500-4, 2001.
- Murias M., et al. Resveratrol analogues as selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors: synthesis and structure-activity relationship. Bioorg Med Chem 12: 5571-8, 2004.
- Nuttall SL, Kendall MJ, Bombardelli E, Morazzoni P. An evaluation of the antioxidant activity of a standardized grape seed extract, Leucoselect. J Clin Pharm Ther 23: 385-89, 1998.
- Packer, L., et al. Antioxidant activity and biologic properties of a procyanidin-rich extract from pine (Pinus maritima) bark, pycnogenol. Free Radic Biol Med 27:704-24, 1999. Review.
- Rohdewald, P. A review of the French maritime pine bark extract (Pycnogenol®), a herbal medication with a diverse clinical pharmacology. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 40:158-68, 2002. Review.
- Rohdewald, P. Pycnogenol®. In "Flavonoids in Health and Disease". Ed. Catherine Rice-Evans and Lester Packer. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1998. 405-19.
- Roseff, S., et al. Improvement in sperm quality and function with French maritime pine tree bark extract. Journal Reproductive Medicine 47: 821-4, 2002.
- Roseff, S., et al. Improvement of sperm quality by Pycnogenol®. European Bulletin of Drug Research 7: 33-6, 1999.
- Saito, M., et al. Antiulcer activity of grape seed extract and procyanidins. J Agric Food Chem 46: 1460-4, 1998.
- Schönlau, F., et al. Pycnogenol® for diabetic retinopathy. International Ophthalmology 24: 161-171, 2002.
- Schönlau, F., et al. The cosmeceutical Pycnogenol®. J Appl Cosmetology 20: 241-6, 2002.
- Segger, D. and Schönlau, F. Supplementation with Evelle® improves skin smoothness and elasticity in a double blind, placebo-controlled study with 62 women. Journal of Dermatological Treatment 15:222-26, 2004.
- Shi, J., et al. Polyphenolics in grape seeds-biochemistry and functionality. J Med Food 6:291-9, 2003. Review.
- Sharma, S., et al. Pycnogenol® inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells. Phytotherapy Research 17: 66-69, 2003.
- Spadea, L., et al. Treatment of vascular retinopathies with Pycnogenol®. Phytotherapy Research 15: 219-23, 2001.
- Stein, J., et al. Purple grape juice improves endothelial function and reduces the susceptibility of LDL cholesterol to oxidation in patients with coronary artery disease. Circulation 100:1050-5, 1999.
- Takada, Y., et al. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents differ in their ability to suppress NF-kappaB activation, inhibition of expression of cyclooxygenase-2 and cyclin D1, and abrogation of tumor cell proliferation. Oncogene 23: 9247-58, 2004.
- Ueda, T., et al. Preventative effect of natural and synthetic antioxidants on lipid peroxidation in the mammalian eye. Ophthalmic Res 28: 184-92, 1996.
- Wallerath, T., et al. Resveratrol, a polyphenolic phytoalexin present in red wine, enhances expression and activity of endothelial nitric oxide synthase. Circulation 106:1652-8, 2002.
- Watson, R. Pycnogenol® and cardiovascular health. Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine 1: 27-32, 2003.
- Wei, Z., et al. Pycnogenol enhances endothelial cell antioxidant defense. Redox Report 3: 219-24, 1997.
- Yamakoshi, J., et al. Proanthocyanidin-rich extract from grape seeds attenuates the development of aortic atherosclerosis in cholesterol-fed rabbits. Atherosclerosis 142:139-149, 1999.
- Ames, BN, et al. Oxidants, antioxidants, and the degenerative diseases of aging. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 90:7915-7922, 1993.
- Bagchi, D, et al. Oxygen free radical scavenging abilities of vitamins C and E, and a grape seed proanthocyanidin extract in vitro. Res Commun Mol Pathol Pharmacol 95:179-89, 1997.
- Bagchi, D, et al. Free radicals and grape seed proanthocyanidin extract: importance in human health and disease prevention. Toxicology 148: 187-97, 2000.
- Bagchi, D, et al. Cellular protection with proanthocyanidins derived from grape seed. Ann NY Acad Sci 957:260-70, 2002.
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- Kehrer JP. Free radicals as mediators of tissue injury and disease. Crit Rev Toxicol 23:21-48, 1993.
- Koch R. Comparative study of Venostatin and Pycnogenol in chronic venous insufficiency. Phytother Res 16:S1-5, 2002.
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- Mazza G, Kay CD, Cottrell T, Holub BJ. Absorption of anthocyanins from blueberries and serum antioxidant status in human subjects. J Agric Food Chem 50:7731-37, 2002.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Isotonix™ OPC-3®:
When we claim our products are isotonic, is there any formal experiment or report to prove the absorption rate and the isotonic state? Isotonix™ products make the label claim of being isotonic capable. When prepared as directed, the solution is within a range of tonicity matching the human body.
The basis for the isotonic line is physiologic. Isotonic solutions work via normal body physiology to deliver nutrients quickly as compared to solid forms. These physiologic principles have been well described in medical references and in the medical literature. Here are a few sample references:
- Ganong, WF Review of Medical Physiology, 13th ed. Norwalk, CT Appleton & Lange, 1987.
- Graham, DY, Smith, JL, Bouvet AA "What Happens to Tablets in the Stomach" Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 79 (5): 420-24, 1990.
- Hunt, "Mechanisms and Disorders of Gastric Emptying," Annual Review of Medicine, 1983.
- Seigel, JA. "Biphasic Nature of Gastric Emptying" Gut 29: 35-39, 1988.
- Erdman, JW. "Bioavailability of Trace Minerals from Cereal and Legumes", Cereal Chemistry 58(1), pages? 1981.
The general consensus is that an isotonic liquid might be likely to lead to elevated bioavailability since the transit through the stomach is rapid and might be expected to lead to improved nutrient stability due to minimal contact with stomach acid. Also, once the nutrients are in the small intestine, the nutrients that are absorbed via passive diffusion would be expected to be more bioavailable since they arrive at the major absorptive site at a high concentration. This elevated amount of nutrient on the lumen side sets up a concentration gradient which flows down the concentration gradient from high levels to lower levels inside the intestinal epithelial cells. However, for nutrients that are absorbed by specialised active transport processes, the establishment of a concentration gradient is not that important. The body will spend energy (as ATP) to transport those molecules across the cell membrane regardless of whether the nutrients are present in high or low concentrations.
Are Market Australia's Health & Nutrition products natural or organic? Are there any synthetic ingredients in the isotonic range and if so, why? Our ingredients come from both natural and synthetic sources. Some ingredients are derived from the electrolysis of sea water, such as the calcium carbonate, or extracted from plants, like Pycnogenol and grape seed extract. Some ingredients, like calcium phosphate, are synthesised. The advantage of synthesis is that purity is better controlled, there are no allergens, it is non-GMO, and there is no microbial contamination. Our vitamins and non-active ingredients meet USP specifications for identity, quality and purity.
I have Type 2 diabetes. Will the Isotonix™ range increase my sugar level? What products are safe for people with diabetes? The types of sugars found in Isotonix™ products were chosen because they do not exhibit a dramatic impact on blood sugar levels when compared to sucrose or table sugar. For example, one serving of Isotonix OPC-3® contains two grams of sugar, and one serving of Isotonix Coenzyme Q10 also contains two grams of sugar, which is equivalent to approximately two grapes. For some individuals, including some diabetics, this amount is not of concern. However, it may be of concern for diabetics, especially if they are on a strict sugar intake. If you are diabetic and concerned about the sugar content, we recommend consulting your physician to determine whether this amount of sugar is appropriate for your use.
Can you overdose on any of the supplements? If using the supplements as directed, there should be no risk of overdosing.
Is our Isotonix™ design or formula patented? Isotonix is in the process of getting trademarked; however there are other products on the market that claim to be isotonic. We have tested a group of knock-off products and generally find them not to be isotonic. These products also tend not to have a pleasant taste and may contain synthetic flavouring. One of the products used sucrose as a sweetener instead of fructose and glucose. We use top quality extracts in Isotonix, and we make certain that the blended materials taste good, have a good colour in solution and are isotonic. We use extracts from world-class botanical extract companies that have been in business for 25 to 65 years. Their extracts are considered to be top of the line.
Seeing that OPC-3 is so good, why do we need the Isotonix™ Antioxidant and/or Vitamin C? Taking a variety of antioxidants is important because each antioxidant targets certain types of damaging free radicals — getting a variety will help cover all of your health bases.
Certain products like OPC-3 and especially Vitamin C crystallise after a while. Does this affect the potency of the product?    Crystallisation does not affect the potency or formulation of the product. The formula still can be used; however, it may require a little more effort when mixing with water.

How does OPC-3 help relieve allergy symptoms? It may take three to four weeks to see results while using Isotonix OPC-3®.
How long will it take for OPC-3 to work in the body? It may take three to four weeks to see results while using Isotonix OPC-3®.
People who are Lactose intolerant often ask about the lactose in the OPC-3? Where does the lactose come from if this is a vegetarian and non-dairy product? The bilberry extract contained in Isotonix OPC-3® has a trace amount of lactose (2.5 mg per serving). If you consider that an eight fluid ounce glass of skim milk or an eight fluid ounce serving of yoghurt contains 14-15 grams of lactose (14,000-15,000 milligrams), then that should put things into perspective for a person with lactose intolerance. That is, one 8 oz. serving of yoghurt contains 5600 to 7000 times more lactose than a serving of OPC-3.
Does OPC-3 weaken your body's normal ability to fight disease by making it weaker at fighting free radicals if you stopped taking OPC-3 or take it continuously and then stop? No, OPC-3 would not weaken your body's normal ability to fight disease. OPC-3 contains powerful antioxidant compounds known as proanthocyanidins and polyphenolic organic acids. If you stop taking this product, you will not have as many of these free radical-fighting compounds in your body.
Can OPC-3 be taken if I am taking warfarin or aspirin? OPCs have a mild blood-thinning effect, which could potentially enhance your prescribed medications. If you are taking any type of prescription medication, we advise you to consult your physician first.
Can OPC-3 affect blood pressure (raise it) if taken with vitamin C? No. There is no evidence that OPC-3 raises blood pressure; in fact, Pycnogenol® interacts with nitric oxide synthase in endothelial cells and stimulates the production of nitric oxide from the amino acid arginine. Nitric oxide diffuses into the smooth muscle layer of large blood vessels, causing the vessels to relax and dilate. This tends to lower blood pressure somewhat, not raise it. Vitamin C does not have any effect on blood pressure.
If a person is allergic to grapes, can they still take OPC-3? We would not recommend that individuals with grape allergies use OPC-3 due to the grape seed and red wine extracts.
Does OPC-3 interfere with other commonly used medications? We would not recommend Isotonix OPC-3® to be used with anticoagulants since its mild blood-thinning properties could enhance the effects of prescription medications.
If your customer is taking corticosteroids (i.e., Prednisone) for their condition, they should allow at least four to six weeks while on this therapy to understand what effects the drugs have on inflammation before using Isotonix OPC-3. If they begin to take OPC-3, this supplement could confound the results that are being achieved with corticosteroid treatment. Their physician will be able to fully assess the impact of corticosteroids on inflammation if OPC-3 is not taken at the same time, at least for the first month or so. The proanthocyanidins are not steroids, and they do not exhibit the same mechanism of action as corticosteroids on inflammatory white blood cells and other cell types. However, they are antioxidants and are able to scavenge oxygen and nitrogen free radicals, which can cause considerable cell and molecular damage. Proanthocyanidins can inhibit the tissue-remodeling enzymes secreted by inflammatory white blood cells and minimize tissue disruption. The proanthocyanidins are also known to block the synthesis and secretion of histamine, which can cause tissue swelling associated with inflammation. As always, if you are currently taking any prescription medication, please consult your physician.
Why does my stomach feel upset after taking OPC-3 (sometimes giving me reflux)? Some individuals experience acid reflux due to a sensitivity to the citric acid and OPC content in Isotonix™. If that is the case, we would advise using a lower amount (or a split amount) of OPC-3.
What is the recommended period of stopping OPC-3 before someone is to have an operation?Isotonix OPC-3® should be discontinued at least 72 hours prior to surgery.
Are the ingredients of OPC-3 (pine bark, bilberry and grape seed extract) pesticide free? All ingredients extracted from natural sources (such as pine bark, citrus, bilberry, grape seed and grape skin extracts) are tested using gas chromatography for pesticide residue and are pesticide free.
On the label of ingredients and contents, what does 100:1 equivalent to fresh fruit 2.5g bilberry extract, 120:1 equivalent to dry seed grape seed extract; 600:1 equivalent to dry bark extract mean? These numbers represent extraction ratios for the herbal extracts. Australia's TGA requires this presentation of extraction ratios on the labels. These numbers say something about the level of effort that is going into purifying the active materials from each plant source.
For example, if a person ate 2.5 grams of fresh bilberries, you would get 25 mg of active polyphenolic compounds such as anthocyanidins. In this case, since we are providing extracts as powders, the botanical company has done the extractions at this level of equivalency.
You can see that in some cases as with grape seed, the extraction ratio is higher still at 120:1, and for pine bark Pycnogenol the extraction ratio is much higher at 600:1. So, using Pycnogenol, for example, another way of looking at this is it takes 600 kilograms of pine bark to yield one kilogram of high purity polyphenolic compounds.
Australian Isotonix OPC-3® is the best OPC-3 in the world — very high quality ingredients, standardisation of particle sizes in the blend (contributes to rapid solubility), excellent colour and taste.
Isotonix™ Pomegranate with Pomella®
$85.00

Key Ingredients Found in Isotonix™ Pomegranate with Pomella®:
Pomegranate Extract:
The pomegranate is an ancient fruit of Middle Eastern origin cultivated throughout Iran to the Himalayas in northern India. In 1769, the tree was introduced into the United States by Spanish settlers. The fruit consists of many close-packed, red grains (arils) and segments that are separated by nonedible white pith. The arils contain a seed surrounded by an edible juicy pulp, which represents 52 percent of the fruit's weight.
The pomegranate fruit can be eaten, however, most pomegranate is consumed as juice. The juice can be used in a variety of ways: as fresh juice, to make jellies, sorbets, cold or hot sauces, or as a flavoring to cakes, baked apples, etc. The juice can also be made into wine.

One pomegranate delivers a significant amount of an adult’s daily vitamin C requirement, and is a rich source of folic acid and antioxidants. Pomegranates are high in polyphenols, and pomegranate juice contains more polyphenols than red wine, blueberry, cranberry, green tea or orange juice. The most abundant polyphenols in pomegranate are hydrolysable tannins, particularly punicalagins, which research has shown to be the antioxidant responsible for the free radical-scavenging ability of pomegranate juice. Preliminary research suggests that pomegranate exerts cardioprotective activity through its antioxidant, anti-platelet, anti-inflammatory and nitric oxide-inducing properties.
Folic Acid:
Folic acid is mainly found in fruits and vegetables. Dark, leafy greens, oranges, orange juice, beans and peas are the best sources, as well as Brewer’s yeast, which supply additional B vitamins. Folic acid plays a key role by boosting the benefits of B12 supplementation. These two B vitamins join forces and work together in maintaining normal red blood cells. Folic acid assists in the normal utilization of amino acids and proteins as well as supporting the production of DNA and RNA synthesis. Scientific studies have found that when working in tandem with folic acid, B12 is capable of regulating homocysteine levels. This regulation of homocysteine works toward supporting a healthy cardiovascular and nervous system.

Vitamin B6:
Poultry, fish, whole grains and bananas are the main dietary sources of B6. Vitamin B6 is a co-factor required for protein and amino acid metabolism. Vitamin B6 is required for hemoglobin synthesis and assists in the maintenance of healthy red and white blood cells. Vitamin B6, when taken with folic acid, assists in regulating homocysteine levels and maintaining endothelial cell function, which promotes optimal cardiovascular health. Vitamin B6 should be administered as a part of a complex with other B vitamins for best results.

Vitamin B12:
Vitamin B12 is formed naturally by microorganisms and is found in organ meats, liver, beef, pork, eggs, whole milk, cheese and fish. B12 can only be found in animal products and peanuts; therefore, it is essential for vegetarians to consume a vitamin B12 supplement to maintain optimal health. Vitamin B12, in combination with folic acid, has been shown to assist in regulating homocysteine levels and promoting cardiovascular health. Vitamin B12 deficiency has been associated with chronic fatigue, impaired cognitive function, hyperhomocysteinemia and pernicious anemia. Vitamin B12 itself is responsible for maintaining optimum energy levels, as it plays a vital role in the Krebs energy cycle. It is also a great anti-aging ingredient and increases concentration.

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Primary Benefits of Isotonix™ Pomegranate with Pomella®:
- Rich source of potent antioxidant polyphenols with exceptional ORAC value
- Pomegranate has been used for centuries for its medicinal purposes
- Pomegranate exerts cardioprotective activity through its antioxidant, anti-platelet, anti-inflammatory and nitric oxide-inducing properties
- Assists in regulating homocysteine levels and maintaining endothelial cell function
- Promotes cardiovascular health and maintains healthy cholesterol levels
- May help boost the immune system
- Protects and maintains health of capillaries
- May assist in blood circulation
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Scientific Support for Isotonix™ Pomegranate with Pomella®:
- Aviram, M., et al. Pomegranate juice flavonoids inhibit low-density lipoprotein oxidation and cardiovascular diseases: studies in atherosclerotic mice and in humans. Drugs Under Experimental and Clinical Research. 28(2-3): 49-62, 2002.
- Aviram, M., et al. Pomegranate juice consumption reduces oxidative stress, atherogenic modifications to LDL, and platelet aggregation: studies in humans and in atherosclerotic apolipoprotein E-deficient mice. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 71(5): 1062-1076, 2000.
- de Nigris, F., et al. Effects of a pomegranate fruit extract rich in punicalagin on oxidation-sensitive genes and eNOS activity at sites of perturbed shear stress and atherogenesis. Cardiovascular Research. 73(2): 414-423, 2007.
- Gil, M., et al. Antioxidant activity of pomegranate juice and its relationship with phenolic composition and processing. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 48(10): 4581-4589, 2000.
- Horowitz, S. The Power of the Pomegranate: Biblical Fruit with Medicinal Properties. Alternative and Complementary Alternatives. 12(3): 121-126, 2006.
- Ignarro, L., et al. Pomegranate juice protects nitric oxide against oxidative destruction and enhances the biological actions of nitric oxide. Nitric Oxide. 15(2): 93-102, 2006.
- Knight, J. Review: Free radicals, antioxidants, and the immune system. Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science. 30(2): 145-158, 2000.
- Lowering blood homocysteine with folic acid based supplements: meta-analysis of randomised trials. Homocysteine Lowering Trialists' Collaboration. BMJ. 316(7135): 894-898, 1998.
- Mertens-Talcott, S., et al. Absorption, metabolism, and antioxidant effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum l.) polyphenols after ingestion of a standardized extract in healthy human volunteers. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54(23): 8956-8961, 2006.
- Reddy, M., et al. Antioxidant, antimalarial and antimicrobial activities of tannin-rich fractions, ellagitannins and phenolic acids from Punica granatum L. Planta Medica. 73(5): 461-467, 2007.
What Makes Isotonix™ Pomegranate with Pomella® Unique?
Most pomegranate products that exist in the market today are juices that are sweetened with sugar and artificial ingredients, which alter the taste and leads to the consumption of unnecessary calories. Market Australia’s Isotonix Pomegranate with Pomella is the first of its kind to enter the market. Pomella is a clinically-researched, patent-pending ingredient derived from pomegranate, and standardised to punicalagins, potent antioxidants. Supported with full safety and clinical profiles, Pomella supports optimal cardiovascular and prostate health.
Isotonix Pomegranate with Pomella provides a rich source of polyphenols with exceptional ORAC values and have been shown to exert cardioprotective activity through their antioxidant, anti-platelet, anti-inflammatory and nitric oxide-inducing properties. Isotonix Pomegranate with Pomella also promotes cardiovascular health while maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. Isotonix Pomegranate with Pomella is the most effective and efficient way to deliver maximum results, giving you a healthy heart.

Frequently Asked Questions about Isotonix™ Pomegranate with Pomella® (FAQs):

What is an antioxidant?
The word antioxidant means “against oxidation.” Antioxidants work to protect lipids and other vital molecules from oxidation by free radicals. Antioxidants are effective because they can donate electrons to free radicals. When a free radical gains the electron from an antioxidant, it is considered stable and no longer can attack tissues or molecules in the body.

Where do free radicals come from?
Free radical damage caused by oxygen free radicals is created by the following: eating high fat foods, processed foods and food preservatives; ionising radiation (UV, gamma, X-rays); exercise, stress, pollution, chlorine in drinking water, and tobacco smoke. Isotonix Pomegranate with Pomella contributes to the body's ability to counteract oxidation by increasing the levels of antioxidants in the bloodstream and protecting the other antioxidants that are acquired from our diets and restoring their full antioxidant activity in some cases.

I already take an antioxidant supplement with vitamins A, C and E. Is there an advantage in taking supplements in Isotonix™ form?
Yes. When you ingest food, beverages or most nutritional supplements, the stomach must secrete diluting juices, enzymes, hydrochloric acid and at least one vitamin-binding protein to begin the process of digestion. This process can take up to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the meal, and it requires both time and energy. The advantage of using Isotonix™ products are that they are delivered directly into the small intestine nutritionally concentrated. This maximises the opportunity for absorption of the nutrients across the cell membranes.

Isotonix™ products, such as the Isotonix Pomegranate with Pomella, are usually taken on an empty stomach, which considerably shortens the transit time through the stomach. Since the transit time is shortened, it minimises the chance that vital micronutrients will be trapped in the stomach by fats, fibers and tannins, or even inactivated by a highly acidic pH level. Isotonix products flow into the small intestine, where they mix with pancreatic juices and sodium bicarbonate to adjust the pH to neutral, and in so doing, maximises the potential uptake of nutrients.

What is the difference in taking an isotonic as compared to taking traditional tablets?
Isotonic solutions offer the fastest and most efficient delivery of all oral forms of supplementation. The nutrients in the Isotonix solutions are quickly and effectively absorbed into the bloodstream, and do not linger in the stomach causing gastrointestinal discomfort.

Is this product vegetarian friendly?
Yes. Isotonix Pomegranate with Pomella is a vegetarian product.
Isotonix™ Glucosatrin
$55.00

What Makes Glucosatrin® Unique?
Glucosatrin®, with its special glucosamine HCl and herbal formula, provides an important nutritional approach for healthy joints and cartilage in one easy-to-take, affordable dietary supplement. Glucosatrin's active ingredients can help relieve pain and joint inflammation with osteoarthritis. It also helps support and maintain healthy cartilage, and contains herbal COX-2 and 5-LOX inhibitors.

Related terms: bone and joint, COX-2, 5-LOX, osteoarthritis, glucosamine, glucosatrin

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Primary Benefits of Glucosatrin®:
- May provide temporary relief from pain and joint inflammation associated with osteoarthritis/arthritic conditions
- May assist in the temporary relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritic conditions and improving joint mobility
- Glucosamine sulphate is a bioactive amino sugar compound that acts as a precursor to the body's synthesis of cartilage and other materials; it supplements the body's own production of glucosamine
- Glucosamine sulphate is a precursor of the glycosaminoglycans (formerly known as mucopolysaccharides) that are the building blocks of cartilage and other structures
- Aids in the management of osteoarthritis
- Helps with the temporary relief of the pain, stiffness and joint swelling associated with arthritic conditions
- Glucosamine has been shown to provide temporary relief from the pain of osteoarthritis, reduce joint inflammation and increase joint mobility
- Supports healthy cartilage
- Supports healthy joints
- Supplies GAGs (Glycosaminoglycans), which are basic materials for cartilage and joint structures
- Glucosamine sulphate has been shown to decrease the symptoms of osteoarthritis, including joint pains and mobility (functional limitation)
- Over a three year period, glucosamine has been shown to slow the progression of osteoarthritic joint changes
- May assist in the management of osteoarthritis
- For mineral supplementation
- For vitamin supplementation
- Aids in the maintenance or improvement of general well being
Frequently Asked Questions about Glucosatrin®:

Why is chondroitin not included in Glucosatrin?
Chondroitin sulphate, a popular ingredient in other bone and joint formulas, is not included in Glucosatrin because studies have proved inconclusive about its effectiveness. At least a half dozen studies show that the bioavailability of chondroitin sulphate is highly variable, ranging from zero to 13 percent of any given dose, with the average uptake being about six percent. In addition, one study has linked chondroitin sulphate to prostate cancer.

Will my customer still benefit if they take less than the recommended three tablets a day?
Studies have shown that 1500 mg glucosamine are required daily for joint health.

Why is Glucosatrin not in an isotonic form?
It is difficult to make some of the botanical ingredients in Glucosatrin isotonic, while still maintaining calorie content. We are definitely working to have this available and hope to offer an Isotonix™ version in the near future. Other ingredients in Glucosatrin do not have a pleasant taste (they are bitter) and are delivered in a tablet to avoid lingering on the tongue.
Isotonix™ Ultimate Aloe Juice
$55.00

What Makes Ultimate Aloe™ Vera Juice Unique?
Ultimate Aloe™ health drink is a rejuvenating tonic made from 100 percent aloe vera through a unique whole leaf process enriched with fruit flavour (orange mango). Ultimate Aloe contains over 200 nutrients and is rich in enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, glycoproteins, mucopolysacchrines, phytochemicals and ace mannan.

Related terms: Ultimate Aloe, gastrointestinal health, aloe juice, rejuvenating, digestion, digestive health

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ultimate Aloe™ Vera Juice? (FAQs):

Why is Market Australia's Aloe Juice better than other aloe concentrates?
Ultimate Aloe™ health drink is a rejuvenating tonic made from certified whole leaf Aloe Vera through a unique process enriched with fruit flavour (orange mango). Ultimate Aloe has whole leaf 150 percent Aloe vera juice.

Is there any difference between taking Aloe before or after a meal?
There is no difference in taking Ultimate Aloe™ before or after a meal.

Ultimate Aloe™ is 150 percent concentrated? How does this compute?
100 percent Aloe juice is referred to by the Aloe industry as 1X or 1.0. It is also the percent of total solids, which is normally between 0.75-0.92 percent while the rest is water (99.08-99.25 percent). 150 percent Aloe is 50 percent stronger (meaning it contains 50 percent more solids — 1.125-1.38%). It is therefore referred to as 150 percent or 1.5X. The 100 percent whole leaf Aloe juice is fortified with 50 percent of the solids using Aloe powder.

What is the origin of the fruit juice in the Aloe fruit flavour? Is it reconstituted or natural and is there any added sugar?
Please see the label. Fruit juice is from orange and mango extracts. This product does contain fructose.

Why is the Ultimate Aloe™ Juice marked ADULTS ONLY.
Ultimate Aloe Juice is registered as a medicinal supplement with the Therapeutic Goods Administration, meaning that is for adults only.