Isotonix Prenatal Activated Multivitamin - Helping Pregnant Women Maintain Healthy Pregnancy, Blood Pressure, Skin, and Hair

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In a 2002 study, Devaraj et al. reported that supplementation with a pine bark extract rich in polyphenols increased plasma antioxidant capacity and altered the plasma lipoprotein profile. Fitzpatrick et al. observed in 1998 that Pycnogenol, a pine bark extract, exhibits endothelium-dependent vascular effects. Frankel et al. found in 1993 that phenolic substances in red wine inhibit the oxidation of human low-density lipoprotein. Freedman et al. demonstrated in 2001 that select flavonoids and whole juice from purple grapes can inhibit platelet function and enhance nitric oxide release.

Frémont reviewed in 2000 the biological effects of resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound found in grapes. Miyagi et al. reported in 1997 that flavonoids in red wine and grape juice can inhibit the oxidation of human low-density lipoprotein. A 2001 monograph on Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) reviewed its potential health benefits. Murias et al. synthesized and evaluated resveratrol analogues as selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors in 2004.

Nuttall et al. conducted in 1998 an evaluation of the antioxidant activity of a standardized grape seed extract, Leucoselect. Packer et al. reviewed in 1999 the antioxidant activity and biological properties of a procyanidin-rich extract from pine (Pinus maritima) bark, known as Pycnogenol. Schönlau and colleagues discussed the cosmeceutical applications of Pycnogenol in 2002.

In a 2004 study, Segger and Schönlau found that supplementation with Evelle, a product containing Pycnogenol, improved skin smoothness and elasticity in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 62 women. Shi et al. reviewed in 2003 the biochemistry and functionality of polyphenols in grape seeds. Wallerath et al. reported in 2002 that resveratrol, a polyphenolic phytoalexin present in red wine, enhances the expression and activity of endothelial nitric oxide synthase. Watson discussed in 2003 the potential cardiovascular health benefits of Pycnogenol.

This product is designed to help contribute to a healthy pregnancy. It provides vitamins and minerals essential for the normal growth and development of the baby. It also helps maintain normal blood pressure during pregnancy. The product contains activated forms of select B vitamins to ensure optimal utilization by the body, meeting the increased requirement for certain vitamins and minerals during pregnancy.

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