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HOW IT WORKS

Activated Charcoal is highly adsorbent. It is used to support the body’s cleansing and detoxification mechanisms as it helps bind toxins in the digestive tract. It may also help the body’s efforts to expel intestinal gas. Activated Charcoal has been used safely for ages.

WHY ACTIVATED CHARCOAL?

Let’s face it. Nobody wakes up in the morning and sets out to eat charcoal. But when your body becomes overloaded with toxins or harmful chemicals, you might as well get the very best, purest charcoal around…our ethically sourced, non-GMO activated charcoal. Better ingredients mean better products…so you can get back to feeling the power of nature.

THE STORY BEHIND CHARCOAL (ACTIVATED)

More than 2,000 years ago, the Phoenicians used activated charcoal to help purify their water. In fact, some sea voyagers stored their drinking water in charred barrels. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, recommended charcoal for vertigo and other conditions. Charcoal poultices and powders regained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Today charcoal is used to help detoxify the gastrointestinal tract naturally. Our pure charcoal binds itself to harmful chemicals and toxins in the gut, slowing or preventing their absorption and protecting the whole body. It also helps reduce gas and bloating.

RECOMMENDED USE

Take 4–8 capsules once daily with water at least two hours after or one hour before eating a meal.

HOW IT WORKS

Aloe vera is a nutritional storehouse. It also contains salicylate and prostaglandins. Aloe nutritionally benefits the intestinal system and is widely used for its ability to soothe when taken internally. Many companies manufacture aloe vera, but most products on the market have lost much of the plant’s original benefits due to over-processing. Beware of aloe vera juice that claims to have no disagreeable taste. Removing this taste can leave you with a product that is only 10–15 percent aloe vera at best. NSP Whole Leaf Aloe Vera provides a higher level of mucopolysaccharides than regular filleted aloe vera. Only the intense cleansing components have been removed, leaving a high level of mucopolysaccharides (7,000 mg per liter).

RECOMMENDED USE

Drink two fluid ounces (60 mL) one to three times daily.

HOW IT WORKS

Bee pollen is true gift from Mother Nature. It contains many essential nutrients. The Greeks called it the “nectar of the gods.” Bee pollen contains up to 35 percent complete protein, 22 amino acids, B vitamins, 27 mineral salts, trace elements and several enzymes. NSP Bee Pollen is naturally dried to preserve vital enzymes.

WHY BEE POLLEN?

Our bee pollen is non-GMO and sustainably sourced from hives in rural regions of China. This energizing nutrient is also Kosher-certified, and it’s thoroughly examined for a litany of pesticides, heavy metals and microbes by both our supplier and the Nature’s Sunshine’s QA team. Clean, natural, good-for-you ingredients open the door for you to feel the power of nature.

THE STORY BEHIND BEE POLLEN

Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, prescribed bee pollen for its healing properties. And Roman, Chinese and Egyptian civilizations revered and enjoyed this unique nutrient.

Bees accumulate pollen on their legs as they visit flowers to gather nectar. Pollen is sustainably harvested when they return to the hive. A screen placed over the hive entrance gently removes the pollen granules from the bees’ legs as they crawl through. This allows for pollen collection with no harm to the bee.

Modern research shows that bee pollen provides a wealth of nutrition, including protein, carbs, lipids, minerals, flavonoids and traces of vitamins.

RECOMMENDED USE

Take 2 capsules with meals twice daily.

HOW IT WORKS

Black cohosh has been valued by many societies for its nutritional support of the female reproductive system. Low estrogen levels have been linked to common female reproductive problems. Black cohosh possesses mild estrogenic properties (phytoestrogens) and helps balance female hormone levels by binding to estrogen receptor sites. Balanced hormone levels help ease common menopausal symptoms. Black cohosh also has antispasmodic properties and helps relax muscle spasms, including those associated with premenstrual and menstrual cycles and stages.

RECOMMENDED USE

Take 1 capsule with a meal twice daily.

INGREDIENTS

Black cohosh root.

HOW IT WORKS

Cascara sagrada, or sacred bark, is one of Nature’s Sunshine’s most popular and best-selling herbal products. The bark has been used by cultures around the world as a nutritional support for proper waste elimination. Cascara sagrada acts as an herbal laxative, influences intestinal contraction and promotes the emptying of the colon.

OUR CASCARA SAGRADA

We work with experienced cultivators who have harvested cascara sagrada by hand for generations. Wild-crafted and sustainably sourced in the Pacific northwest, our cascara is harvested each year from mid-May to August from trees between 10-20 years old.  After harvest, the fresh cascara bark is ground into 3–4-inch sections and then kiln-dried to age before being ground again. Cascara trees flourish along coastal regions between British Columbia and northern California. In fact, cascara trees naturally fill in logged off areas after timber companies cut down forests. The timber companies often replant with conifers, but Mother Nature does her own replanting with cascara to reestablish a more natural biodiversity as the forest regrows.

THE STORY BEHIND CASCARA SAGRADA (CAPSULES)

Since its discovery by Spanish settlers in the 1600s, Rhamnus purshiana bark has been used as a natural laxative throughout the world. Native American tribes shared this natural wonder with the Spaniards, who named it cascara sagrada, or “holy bark,” in honor of its effectiveness. By the late 1800s, cascara was being exported overseas. The explosion of its use eventually led to overharvesting in the 1900s. But this resilient species of the buckthorn family has made a resurgence, growing naturally throughout the Pacific northwest. Through the early 2000s, cascara was included in many over-the-counter products in the US. And it’s still used throughout Europe, having been approved for use by the German Commission E. Ranking among our top-selling products domestically and internationally, Cascara Sagrada remains a popular choice for intestinal support the world over.

RECOMMENDED USE

Take 2 capsules/tablets with a meal once daily. NOTE: See your health care provider prior to use if: pregnant or nursing, any medical condition exists, or when taking any medication. Read and follow recommendation carefully. Not intended for prolonged use. Do not use if diarrhea, loose stools or abdominal pain are present or develop. Use of this product may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Chronic diarrhea can result in serious illness.

HOW IT WORKS

Chamomile is a popular late-night herbal tea. It contains flavonoids, coumarin and volatile oil. Contemporary herbalists recommend chamomile for its ability to soothe the nerves and promote more restful sleep.

RECOMMENDED USE

Take 1 capsule with a meal twice daily.

INGREDIENTS

Chamomile flowers.

HOW IT WORKS

A mild herb, chickweed has been used traditionally to support the urinary and glandualr systems.

RECOMMENDED USE

Take 2 capsules with a meal twice daily.

INGREDIENTS

Chickweed aerial parts.

HOW IT WORKS

Herbalists consider this plant one of the most nutrient-rich in the plant kingdom. The whole plant is edible—the flowers, the leaves and the roots. The herb is a source of many important minerals and vitamins.

WHY OUR DANDELION?

Dandelions can grow all over…and they do. But our dandelion root comes from China where it’s grown and cultivated by local farmers who we have been doing business with for more than a decade. In addition to creating supply chain stability, these contracts provide jobs and support families. Our supply partner has been audited by us and by NSF, a global leader in ensuring manufacturing plant excellence. Their facility is ISO9001 certified. Our dandelion is Kosher- and Halal-certified.

THE STORY BEHIND DANDELION

One man’s weed is another man’s supplement! Dandelions grow all over Europe, Asia and North America. The entire plant is edible, and the roots have long been associated with supporting digestion, liver function and for women’s health. Dandelion root reportedly has tonic effects on the liver and gallbladder. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dandelion or pu gong ying nourishes and supports the kidneys (Shen), liver (Gan) and gallbladder (Dan), especially when the blood is “hot.” It may also support the stomach and the blood. Dandelion root is also known for its detoxification properties. Animal studies show that antioxidants found in dandelion root (including caffeic acid and luteolin) may help protect the liver and support healthy cholesterol levels. Dandelion has also been used traditionally to encourage urine output. This plant’s jagged-edged leaf provided the impetus for its name. The French dent de lion or lion’s tooth became dandelion.

RECOMMENDED USE

Take 2 capsules with a meal twice daily.