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Other Ingredients
(Gel Capsules): Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flogard AB (from natural plant sources), Gelatin and Water.

Silicon Dioxide (Silica)
Silicon Dioxide, also known as Silica, occurs ubiquitously in the environment and has been used for many years medically. Food contains various amounts of Silicon Dioxide, of which include potatoes, milk, drinking water , mineral water , and beer . Very small amounts of Silica are normally present in all body tissues but there is no evidence that they play any physiological role. Any silicate absorbed is excreted by the kidneys without evidence of toxic emulation in the body. Methods for estimating Silica in body tissues have been greatly improved in recent years making some of the earlier data somewhat less valuable. This information taken together with human clinical experience and the frequent occurrence of these compounds in the environment does not point to any significant toxic effects when these substances are used as food additives.

Magnesium Stearate
Magnesium Stearate - Magnesium is a mineral that supports bone mineralization, heart function and many enzyme systems. Magnesium is essential to the body's use of glucose, which gives energy to the body. It also supports normal immune system function. Magnesium is found abundantly in legumes, nuts, seafood, chocolate and green leafy vegetables, and in "hard" water. The adult recommended food intake is 400 milligrams per day, and the upper limit is 350 milligrams from nonfood sources. Toxicity is not known, except that large doses cause diarrhea.

Magnesium Stearate is the form that manufacturers use in vitamins. The Stearate is a very inexpensive synthetic "salt." Magnesium lactate is how it is found in whole foods and "natural vitamins." Absorbability varies slightly with different preparations.

Dicalcium Phosphate
Dicalcium Phosphate is manufactured from phophoric acid. It is mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry to make calcium tablets, tablet medicine additives, etc. Dicalcium Phosphate also supports curing acalucosis of women during pregnancy and lactation, and for the prevention and control of rickets and dental caries. It's an antioxidant in food, an abrasive agent in toothpaste (dicalcium phosphate dihydrate) as well as being a firming agent. Firming agents are added to separate residual pectin (occurs in ripe fruits and vegetables and is used in making fruit jellies and jams), thus strengthening the supporting tissue and preventing its collapse during processing. Organs and glands communicate chemically through very tiny quantities of hormones and polypeptides, indicating that even very small amounts of a specific glandular factor may have a substantial impact on the function of a gland. Other typical products include tinned and packaged fruit deserts, granular food products, muffins and doughnuts, and protein and health bars.

Flo-Gard AB (from natural plant sources)
Flo-Gard AB silica was specifically designed for use as an anticaking agent for food products high in oils or fats, and also for converting hard-to-handle liquids into free flowing powders. Some food product applications include granulated salt, non-dairy creamer powders for coffee, powdered milk, ground herbs and spices, powdered sugar, pancake and cake mixes, and cocoa, to name a few.

Herbal Grobust® Ingredients:

Blessed Thistle (Cnicus Benedictus) Blessed Thistle, also called Holy Thistle, reportedly derived its name from its successful use as a smallpox cure in medieval Europe and for its other powerful properties. The 17th century herbalist, Culpepper, referred to Blessed Thistle as an effective treatment for headaches, fever and female complaints. Historical uses also include support for the kidneys, gallbladder, liver, and spleen as well as normal brain function.

Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca) Originally from Mexico, Damiana was named mizib-coc by the Mayan Indians and was used for lung health, dizziness and increasing sex drive. The herb's reputation for arousing sexual desire gave the herb its second Latin name (aphrodisiaca). Today, Damiana is primarily used for female complaints and is well known for restoring the body's vital energies, even when exhausted. Other general uses include kidney, sinus, lung and nervous system support.

Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) Also called Lion's Tooth, Priest's Crown and Puffball, the common Dandelion is a native of Greece and thrives under almost any conditions, enabling this hardy plant to spread to nearly every part of the world. The Latin name for Dandelion (Taraxacum) is taken from the Greek word taraxos (meaning disorder) and akos (meaning remedy). It's believed that the name Dandelion was taken from the French, 'dent de lion' (teeth of the lion) because the jagged leaf of the plant resembles lion's teeth.

Dandelion is perhaps best know for its ability to support the liver and to purify and cleanse the blood. Dandelion is also an excellent natural source of potassium which contains rich sources of sodium and other natural salts, as well as calcium, making it an excellent electrolyte balancer. Dandelion is widely cultivated in France where the roots are cooked as a vegetable; in Germany, dandelion leaves are used in salads. Dandelion greens are said to contain 7,000 units of vitamin A per ounce and are considered to be an excellent survival food.

Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) Dong Quai has an extremely long history of use, particularly in China and Japan, dating back to 588 B.C. Principally used for female complaints, Dong Quai is also used to promote normal blood circulation, blood pressure, colon function, lung, pituitary, kidney and lymphatic system support. Its traditional uses in relation to women include reported benefits for hormone balancing, menopause and nervous system.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Lemon balm, a mild sedative with a delicate lemon scent and flavor, has been used throughout history as a medical herb. A native to southern Europe, it is a perennial that grows to a height of about two feel with small light blue to white flowers that appear in late spring to midsummer. Charlemagne once ordered lemon balm planted in every monastery garden because of its beauty. Before the Middle Ages, lemon balm was used to lift the spirits, reduce anxiety and help heal wounds.

MotherWort (Leonurus cardiaca) Known as an important herb since the time of the Roman empire, MotherWort (Mother's Word) derives its Latin name from the Greek word meaning Lion's tail, which describes the shaggy shape of the plants' leaves. Motherwort tea has long been used as excellent support for the heart and female complaints. Mother Wort has been found to be helpful for maintaining normal feminine cycles, sleeping patterns and nervous system function.

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) Used for generations in America, Saw Palmetto or Sabal actually dates back to the Mayan civilization. When eaten, Saw Palmetto berries have a definitive regulating and beneficial effect on weight, disposition, reproductive functions and appetite.

This versatile plant provides a wide range of benefits for women. As a nutritive supplement, Saw Palmetto has been historically used to promote normal bust development and to also assist the thyroid in regulating sexual development. Saw Palmetto is also well known for its calming effect on the nerves.

The Bradford Institute, under the direction of Dr. Robert Bradford in San Diego, CA, supervised a clinical study with 108 women over a period of 24 months to test breast growth and enhancement. The results of their investigation documented breast enlargement of one-half inch to three inches over a 45-day to nine-month period. Additional clinical studies by a pharmaceutical research team in Miami are also presently being conducted.