2012 Supplement Awards
BEST METABOLISM/ WEIGHT LOSS
Country Life
7-Keto Trim. Growing research shows the DHEA metabolite 7-keto can boost metabolism— without DHEA’s potential side effects, because 7-keto can’t metabolize into sex hormones.
HONORABLE MENTION
Natural Factors PGX Daily Ultra Matrix
Tera’s Whey Organic Plain Whey Protein
BEST BLOOD SUGAR BALANCE
Natural Factors WellBetX PGX Plus Mulberry.
BEST EYE HEALTH LifeSeasons
Visibili-T Eye Health Complex. This new supplement supports macular health and protects from UV light with lutein, zeaxanthin, and bilberry.
HONORABLE MENTION
Jarrow Formulas Vision Optimizer
Twinlab OcuGuard Plus
Taking PGX’s proprietary soluble fiber blend with a meal may reduce glycemic impact of the meal and extend satiety; mulberry extract helps balance blood sugar.
HONORABLE MENTION Enzymedica Reduce. Taken with a carbohydrate meal, a proprietary enzyme reduces absorbable sugar in the gut. Also contains cinnamon, zinc, and chromium. New Chapter Cinnamon Force. Cinnamon can help steady blood sugar levels.
BEST GREEN FOODS
Amazing Grass Green SuperFood Raw Reserve. With more than 25 billion probiotic CFUs per serving, this tasty organic green foods powder also includes antioxidant acaí and maca.
HONORABLE MENTION Sun Chlorella Sun Eleuthero. Detoxifying superfood chlorella joins the adaptogen eleuthero. MegaFood DailyFoods Organic Greens. Nutrient-dense raw hemp protein powder, chlorella, and spirulina cleanse and alkalize the body. It also contains probiotics, fiber, liver-supportive foods, and stress-relieving herbs.
BEST HERBAL
Gaia Herbs Adrenal Health. This popular herbal blend bolsters adrenal gland function to combat chronic stress. Gaia products are vegan, tested for purity and potency, and traceable through the online Meet Your Herbs program.
HONORABLE MENTION HerbPharm Immune Defense Tonic. From a longtime industry leader in social and eco-responsibility, this standardized liquid extract includes astragalus, echinacea, and reishi. Organix-South TheraVeda Immune Support. Supercritically extracted Ayurvedic herbs—holy basil, turmeric, ashwagandha—shore up defenses.
BEST VEGAN
BEST HOMEOPATHIC Heel
Traumeel. This topical pain remedy combines 14 active ingredients that work with the body’s own resources to relieve bruising and muscle and joint pain.
HONORABLE MENTION
Hyland’s Defend Cold & Cough Växa Buffer pH
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Sequel Naturals Vega Complete Whole Food Health Optimizer. A meticulous blend of plant-based, omega-rich protein sources (hemp, yellow pea, brown rice, flax, and chlorella), dairy-free probiotics, digestive enzymes, berry antioxidants, maca, and 100 percent RDIs of vitamins and minerals. Works as a meal replacement or a supplement.
HONORABLE MENTION Genesis Today GenEssentials Superfruit Oil 3-6-7-9 Blend. A new, fish-free EFA supple- ment made from the cold-pressed oils of organic sacha inchi, sea buckthorn, acaí, goji, hemp seed, flaxseed, pumpkin seed, and coconut. Lifetime Life’s Basics Plant Protein. Made with pea, rice, hemp, and chia powders, it actually tastes great. ➻
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