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References, Glossary, and FAQs

Beet leaves

Glossary Grown on Standard Process
certified organic farm
Acid maltase—An enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates. Bovine—Cow.
Breaks off individual glucose molecules from the maltose Bovine bile salts—A purified source of bovine bile salts in a
units. In combination with amylase and glucoamylase, powdered form.
these enzymes complete the breakdown of starch and
other carbohydrates. Broccoli—A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is a
cruciferous vegetable.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)—A perennial flowering legume.
Bromelain—Protein-digesting and milk-clotting enzyme
Alginic acid—An organic acid from various algae species. generally found in pineapple fruit juice and stem tissue.
Antioxidants—Substances found in food, especially fruits Brussels sprout—A brassica related to broccoli and cabbage.
and vegetables.
Buckwheat—A member of the Polygonaceae family,
Arabic gum—A natural gum from the acacia tree; used as a buckwheat is related to sorrel, knotweed, and rhubarb.
colloidal stabilizer to make tablets.
Calcium glycerophosphate—A white crystalline powder
Barley—Barley grass used in our formulas consists of the that is soluble in cold water.
green leaves of the barley plant as opposed to the grain.
Calcium lactate—A source of calcium (not derived from a
Beet root—The underground portion of a beet plant. dairy product or source).
Beet leaves—The above-ground portion of a beet plant; also Calcium stearate—A plant-based stearic acid used for
known as Swiss chard. lubrication in the manufacture of products.
Beta carotene—The yellow pigment found in many yellow Carbamide powder—A food-grade urea.
and orange fruits, such as carrots.
Carthamus tinctorius (safflower)—A plant appearing to have
Betaine—A sweet, crystalline, quaternary ammonium salt a supportive effect on the cardiovascular system.
found in beet juice. Can be used as a lipotropic factor or a
gastric acidifier. Celery—A member of the Apiaceae or Umbelliferae family it
comes in a variety of colors, from white to gold, rich red,
Biotin—A member of the B-vitamin family that helps support and deep green.
energy and amino acid metabolism. Nutritional yeast,
liver, kidney, whole grains, nuts, and eggs are good Chlorophyll extract—A fat-soluble extract from plant
sources of biotin. material that acts to support tissue health, maintenance,
and regeneration. Chlorophyll is regarded as a natural
Black currant seed oil—The oil of a black currant plant. gastrointestinal (GI) tract deodorant and cleanser.
Contains gamma-linolenic acid.
Choline bitartrate—A vitamin of the B complex essential to
Boswellia serrata (boswellia)—A moderate- to large-sized liver function.
branching tree of the family Burseraceae, traditionally
used to support a healthy inflammatory response. Chromium yeast—An excellent source of chromium.
Copper chelate—Provides an excellent source of copper.
Copper is an essential trace mineral that is important for
a wide range of biochemical processes.
Crataegus oxyacantha (hawthorn)—A well-known heart and
vascular tonic.

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