Niacin from food is converted into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and NAD phosphate (NADP). These active forms of niacin are then used by enzymes to perform energy-producing chemical reactions. Thus, your cells would struggle to make energy without them. NAD works with many other enzymes as well, including those responsible for protecting and repairing your DNA. This helps explain why deficiencies are linked to advanced aging and degenerative diseases. In fact, studies have shown that niacin acts as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Plus, research has shown that the incidence of cancer and oxidative stress increases as NAD-dependent enzyme activity decreases.*

Niacin is essential for healthy skin. It’s been studied and used widely in the skincare industry as an anti-aging treatment. Evidence suggests that many of the benefits are associated with the NAD and NADP-related enzymes and their antioxidant capacity. Studies have shown that niacin can help keep your skin hydrated, prevent age spots, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, reduce redness and blotchiness, and improve your skin’s elasticity.*

NAD has been shown to activate receptors that stimulate immune cells and control involuntary movements in smooth muscle, especially those necessary to move food through your digestive tract.*

Research suggests that niacin helps keep your cholesterol in check by degrading excess LDL and VLDL cholesterol as well as inhibiting the synthesis of triglycerides. This helps explain why niacin is often prescribed alone or in conjunction with statin medications to help lower cholesterol. It’s also been shown to reduce the incidence of heart-related complications in patients with diabetes.*

In addition, niacin treatments have helped stimulate the secretion of growth hormone by lowering triglycerides in the blood. Because high triglycerides inhibit the secretion of growth hormone.*

Finally, niacin plays an important role in the development and protection of your nervous system. It’s been shown to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain associated with neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. I want to point out that it’s nearly impossible to overdo your niacin intake with food. But there are some known side effects with niacin-based medications and supplements, such as facial flushing, diarrhea, nausea, and more. So please be sure to consult with a licensed healthcare professional before supplementing.*

Suggested Serving is One (1) capsule each day as a dietary supplement or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.

Ultra B3 Does Not Contain – wheat, gluten, grain, dairy, artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

Caution: Do not take this product if you are allergic to niacin or if you have severe liver disease, gallbladder disease, a peptic ulcer, or gout. Do not take this product if you are pregnant or lactating. This product is not intended for children.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product.

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Brain Health – Acetyl L-Carnitine is structurally similar to acetylcholine and may help facilitate its production and maintenance of optimal levels. Acetylcholine is involved in supporting memory, focus, and learning. It also serves to regulate activities of vital organs and blood vessels, as well as communication between nerves and muscles. ALC can help support the repair of cells in the brain and nervous system that have been damaged by stress and poor diet.*

Energy Production – L-Carnitine, (not the ALC form) is required to help escort fats into the part of the cell where they are burned and converted into energy (the mitochondria), thereby supporting energy production and weight management. Acetyl L-Carnitine works differently. Because the unique “acetyl” molecule allows this compound to work differently in the body, ALC may support energy production within brain cells, aiding in mental clarity, focus, and stamina.

Healthy Moods – The neurotransmitter acetylcholine is important for a healthy, balanced mood. Acetyl L-carnitine not only supports a healthy mood by encouraging normal acetylcholine levels, but also by supporting energy production and delivery to brain cells. Energized brain cells communicate better with each other and with the rest of the body, leading to a healthier mood.*

Some of the Key Features include:

• Helps support the generation of cellular energy
• Supports mental energy and focus
• Helps balance mood
• Helps protect the brain and nervous system
• Helps support the health of brain cells affected by occasional stress
• Encourages proper neurotransmitter production

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner.

** These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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When you eat a meal containing carbohydrates, your pancreas secretes a hormone called insulin. Insulin then binds to receptors on your cells, which allows the sugar (a.k.a. glucose) in your blood to enter the cell. Once inside the cell, glucose is used to make energy.

Unfortunately, many people these days are insulin resistant. This means that your cells don’t efficiently respond to insulin when it binds. They don’t open all their doors to let glucose in. So the sugar stays in your blood and your blood sugar begins to rise. If ignored, insulin resistance leads to type 2 diabetes. It’s also associated with several other conditions, including heart disease, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and high blood pressure.

However, chromium helps amplify insulin’s signal when it binds. So your cells respond and let glucose enter, which ultimately lowers your blood sugar.

Using chromium supplements to overcome insulin resistance and support diabetic patients is controversial. However, studies do exist demonstrating that chromium supplementation may help improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar as well as reduce the effects of oxidative stress.

Ultra Chromium was formulated to:*

*Support healthy blood sugar levels
*Promote insulin sensitivity
*Provide important minerals and antioxidants for optimal metabolism

Click here for our full Crash Course Article on chromium OR Watch the video below:

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Vitamin B5 has several names including pantothenic, pantothenic acid and pantethine. The prefix of these names, “pantos” literally means everywhere, and that is for good reason. Vitamin B5 is not only found in a number of food items, but you can also find it being added to hair and skin products.

Because it is such a common nutrient, doctors often miss it as a deficiency, which can lead to detrimental effects on the body. Among many functions, It is a precursor to Coenzyme A which is crucial for metabolism and cannot be made without pantothenic acid.

Another important function of pantothenic acid is the production of cholesterol and cortisol. While many consider cholesterol a negative, it’s actually quite important for the body. It helps produce CoQ10 and Vitamin D, as well as testosterone in men and estrogen and progesterone in women.

Like several of the other B-vitamins, B5 is also necessary for obtaining energy from protein, fats, and carbs. As mentioned, pantothenic acid is required to produce Coenzyme A which helps the body convert proteins, fats, and carbohydrates into energy, also known as ATP or adenosine triphosphate. 

Again, because this is such a prevalent nutrient, many doctors miss it when diagnosing a deficiency. In fact deficiency of B5 is much more common than it’s given credit for.

Signs of deficiency include:

• Premature graying of the hair – while going on a supplement will not change the color back, it will significantly slow the graying process.
• Inability to cope with stress – as the body is faced with stressors, inflammation can occur activating the need for cortisol, depleting the body’s stores of pantothenic acid. While inflammation is not bad in itself, when the body can no longer handle it, it can become a greater issue.
• Fatigue, lack of focus and/or brain fog
• Burning neuropathy – an actual burning sensation in the feet.

Ultra B5 is a gluten free formula which may be a useful dietary adjunct for individuals who wish to supplement their diet with generous amounts of pantothenic acid.  

How to best take it?

Each capsule provides 500 mg of pantothenic acid. 

For Daily Maintenance – Take 2 capsule per day

Ultra B5 is free from all gluten and contains no GMO ingredients. 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease

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