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A probiotic or “good bacteria” is essential to overall health. With 70% of the body’s immune system located in the intestines, it is very important to maintain proper function of this organ. Common Sense Supplements uses a proprietary capsule technology that places bacteria in a protective barrier that will not break down in the harsh stomach acid before it reaches the intestines. This allows most of these beneficial organisms to pass through to the intestines and carry out their 4 major functions, which are: 

• Support a healthy immune response

• Aid in digestion

• Help with elimination of waste

• Aid in absorption of nutrients (especially B vitamins)

A Dietary Supplement to Support Weight Management and Hormonal Balance in Men and Women.*

A proprietary blend of Diindolylmethane (DIM®) combined with Banaba leaf and Green Tea Extracts designed to:

• Control appetite*

• Balance cortisol levels*

• Support thermogenesis*

• DIM is ephedra-free and non-habit forming

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DIM supports:

• Weight management without making you jittery*

• Hormone balance to support lean muscle mass*

• Metabolism, calorie expenditure and appetite*

• Lipolysis (breakdown of stored fat) and thermogenesis (increased caloric expenditure) to reduce unwanted fat stores and increase lean muscle mass*

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Diindolylmethane or DIM® is a plant compound that promotes estrogen metabolism causing a beneficial shift in the balance of estrogen, testosterone and progesterone in both men and women.* A healthy balance between estrogen, testosterone and progesterone supports skin, prostate, ovarian, breast, skeletal, joint and cardiovascular health, lean body mass, efficient fat burning, better physical conditioning, improved mood and memory, increased libido, and by reducing the effects of aging such as those found in menopause and prostate dysfunction.*

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Banaba leaf extract contains corosolic acid, which supports cortisol balance, glucose transport into cells, normal blood sugar and insulin levels in the blood and reduces appetite.* The reduction in appetite, due to tighter control of blood sugar levels, may help support healthy weight management.* Banaba’s ability to modulate blood sugar levels has been demonstrated in cell culture, animal and human studies. In cell culture corosolic acid supported uptake of glucose into cells.* In mice, rats and rabbit models with hyperglycemia, banaba reduced elevated blood sugar and insulin levels to normal.* In humans with hyperglycemia banaba extract at a dose of 16-48 mg per day given for 4-8 weeks was effective in reducing blood sugar levels (5%-30% reduction) and maintaining tighter control of blood sugar fluctuations.*

Green Tea comes from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, which is an excellent source of potent polyphenols (bioflavonoids with powerful antioxidant properties).* Research has identified the polyphenol epigallocatechin-3- gallate (EGCG) as the most active agent in Green Tea.* EGCG may support metabolism due to its thermogenic effect, helps to maintain normal blood insulin levels and control appetite, which helps to support weight loss and weight management.*

A Dietary Supplement with Vitamins A, D, and K2 (as MK-7)

ADK5 is a dietary supplement that supports:

• Bone structure, density and integrity*

• Proper bone remodeling*

• Calcium utilization*

• Cardiovascular Function*

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About the ingredients

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin with multiple functions in the body. It is required for normal development, growth and maintenance of the skeleton throughout life. Vitamin A supports the number and activity of osteoclast cells which break down bone tissue, an ongoing process of
skeletal maintenance called bone remodeling.* Bone remodeling is a natural way the body removes old or weakened bone tissue in order to make room for new, stronger tissue.* This process is critical to fracture repair and retaining bone density.* Vitamin A also plays a role in stimulating osteoblasts (bone building cells) to secrete proteins that are required for bone mineralization, including the K2 dependent protein called osteocalcin. Combined, Vitamins A and D support osteocalcin
output and the regulation of osteoclasts (bone breakdown cells) and osteoblasts (bone building cells).*

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Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for maintaining normal calcium metabolism. It supports calcium absorption in the gut and helps maintain adequate serum calcium and phosphate concentrations to enable normal mineralization of bone.* Vitamin D3 is also needed for proper bone growth and bone remodeling by osteoblasts and osteoclasts.* Without sufficient Vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Research shows that K2 partners with Vitamin D3 to inhibit the production of osteoclast cells (cells that break down bone) in order to help bone-building osteoblasts catch up to maintain a healthy balance.* Vitamin D3 also supports cardiovascular function and blood pressure within normal ranges.* It impacts heart health by supporting the body’s natural cytokine production and vascular function.*

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Vitamin K2 known as menaquinone (MK- 7) is the form that has been shown to support normal bone formation.* It is responsible for the carboxylation of specific bone proteins that play a regulatory role in bone metabolism.* For example, Vitamin K is required for the activation of osteocalcin a Vitamin K dependant protein that transports calcium from the blood to form a healthy bone matrix. When Vitamin K2 is deficient or not well used in our bodies, bone structure and function can be compromised.* Vitamin K2 not only supports the deposition of calcium into bone, it also has a regulatory effect on Vitamins A and D with regard to osteoclast and osteoblast activity.* Factors that cause a Vitamin K deficiency include: poor diet and the use of certain prescription drugs, as well as long term use of antibiotics. The benefit of Vitamin K2 versus K1 is that it works primarily outside of the liver in bones and blood vessels. In blood vessels Vitamin K helps to maintain arterial elasticity.*