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Carnitine – a compound derived from the amino acid lysine; aids fatty-acid metabolism, energy and growth.

Carotenoids – class of a group of flavonoid vitaminic
compounds, such as beta-carotene, related to vitamin A. Found in red,
orange, green and yellow vegetables, fruits and plants, plus a number
of other food sources. Carotenoids are well-studied and have strong
antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antitumorigenic and anticataract
abilities.

Choline – a saturated amine compound essential for
cardiovascular and brain function, and cell membrane structure and
repair. It also helps the body utilize B vitamins and lower levels of
homocysteine, helping to prevent heart disease.

Chromium – a mineral that, in its trivalent form, is
considered nutritionally essential although in trace amounts (25-35
micrograms per day). Chromium has been shown to contribute to glucose
metabolism by enhancing the effects of insulin.

Cinnamide – an active chemical compound from cinnamon
shown in some studies to increase insulin response and help management
of blood sugar for persons with diabetes.

Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10) – is a vitaminlike molecule
critical to energy production in every animal cell that also acts as an
antioxidant. Found mostly in meat, poultry and fish with smaller
amounts in plant sources, specifically nuts and seeds.*

• Did you know Wellness Foods has on its editorial
  advisory board one of the world's leading experts on CoQ-10? Mark
  Anthony, PhD, for years ran the research lab of Dr. Karl Folkers, the
  discoverer of the chemistry of CoQ-10. Contact Dr. Anthony at Wellness Foods anytime.

Curcumin – an active compound in spices such as turmeric and cumin, which has shown a strong ability to help regulate blood sugar.

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