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Before taking supplements other than a standard vitamins and minerals supplement, consult your doctor or nutritionist which has been registered

ConsumerLab.com, LLC ("CL") is the leading provider of independent test results and information to help consumers and healthcare professionals evaluate health, wellness, and nutrition products. It publishes results of its tests in comprehensive reports at www.consumerlab.com - which receives over 3 million visits per year from consumers and health professionals. CL also conducts an annual Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users. CL's research is cited frequently by the media, in books, and at professional meetings. In addition to the products it selects to review, CL enables companies of all sizes to have their products voluntarily tested for potential inclusion in its list of Approved Quality products and bear the CL Seal. Since its founding in 1999, CL has tested more than 2,100 products, representing over 350 different brands and nearly every type of popular supplement.

EZ MELTS is the only full line of Fast Melting Tablets in the nutritional supplements marketplace. EZ MELTS vitamins and nutritional supplements dissolve in the mouth very quickly. No water needed. No need to swallow. Simply place them on your tongue, enjoy the great taste, and they will quickly melt away.

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There are several theories the aging process that was developed, but the free radical theory more relevant in controlling the aging process.

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our bodies. We all know that we need calcium for strong bones and teeth. But do you know that calcium provides many other health benefits? It is needed for muscle contraction, blood vessel expansion and contraction, the secretion of hormones and enzymes, and a host of other biological functions. It is also used to transmit pulses throughout our entire nervous system. Once we know the importance of calcium and are aware of the sources you will be better able to manage your health

This section contains fact sheets that provide a detailed description of vitamins, minerals and macronutrients as well as fad diets. The In Focus section addresses omega-3 fats and mercury levels in different varieties of fish.

Foodfacts.com is the world's first credible and comprehensive source on food ingredients. Additional tools include a powerful diet and nutritional planner, weight tracker and food allergy alert system

The Nutrient Data Laboratory (NDL) has been compiling and developing food composition databases for over a century. Current version of the database is Standard Reference, Release 21. Find links to NDL resources, including online nutrient search, lists of individual nutrients, PDA downloads and more

Dawson-Hughes B. Interaction of dietary calcium and protein in bone health in humans. J Nutr. 2003 Mar;133(3):852S-854S. Review. PMID: 12612168

Sebastian A, Harris ST, Ottaway JH, Todd KM, Morris RC Jr. Improved mineral balance and skeletal metabolism in postmenopausal women treated with potassium bicarbonate. N Engl J Med. 1994 Jun 23;330(25):1776-81. PMID: 8190153 [PubMed - indexed for MEDL

Uenishi K, Ishida H, Toba Y, Aoe S, Itabashi A, Takada Y. Milk basic protein increases bone mineral density and improves bone metabolism in healthy young women. Osteoporos Int. 2007 Mar;18(3):385-90. Epub 2006 Oct 18. PMID: 17048062 [PubMed - in proce

Low dietary potassium intakes and high dietary estimates of net endogenous acid production are associated with low bone mineral density in premenopausal women and increased markers of bone resorption in postmenopausal women. Macdonald HM, New SA, Fraser WD, Campbell MK, Reid DM. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Apr;81(4):923-33. PMID: 15817873

Fruit and vegetables: the unexpected natural answer to the question of osteoporosis prevention? Lanham-New SA. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Jun;83(6):1254-5. No abstract available. PMID: 16762933