C.F.S. Support Formula 120

Studies show that a high percentage of adults in NorthAmerica and other developed countries eat less thanthe minimum daily allowance of 10 or more essentialnutrients. Adequate amounts and proper balance ofthese nutrients are needed not only for maintaininggood health, but also for the dietary management ofthe body’s structure as well as the optimumfunctioning of its various systems, including thehormonal and neuromuscular systems. The C.F.S.Support Formulatm has been carefully developed tocontain the right proportions of vitamins, minerals,trace elements, and other nutrients without danger oftoxic build-up or other side effects. Each ingredient isselected in consideration of its absorbability,competitive relationship with other nutrients,allergenic potential, and long-term safety. Certainnutrients such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin Eand B-complex vitamins are included in high-potencyamounts because of the vital roles they play inantioxidant protection, energy production and themaintenance of healthy blood cells, the nervoussystem, hormonal balance, and more. Minerals andtrace elements are provided in their safest and mostbioavailable forms.C.F.S. Support Formulatm contains not only the baseformula of Douglas Laboratories' Ultra-SpecificNutrition 2000 Seriestm that offers intensive supportfor the healthy functioning of the body in general, butalso a blend of herbs and additional nutrientsspecifically formulated to offer additionalfortification of the body’s defenses against thestresses imposed by chronic fatigue syndrome.Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), often associatedwith fibromyalgia, is characterized by a varyingconstellation of often debilitating symptoms includingextreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, sleepdisturbances, impaired mental concentration, andheadaches. Research suggests that immune enhancingherbs, such as Echinacea, Shitake mushroom, andAstragalus, as well as those that act to improveadrenal insufficiency, such as licorice, may improveCFS' prognosis. Chamomile may help to reduce stressthat is suggested to contribute to CFS' pathogenesis.