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Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:45 pm  |
| arym wrote: |
Hello everyone,
I am a big believer in vitamins and supplements even tho I eat a healthy diet 90% of the time.
Have had issues with bad skin all my life in spite of the fact that I take better care of my
skin than most women I know.
Has anyone heard of Life Extension? I buy most of my supplements from them because of good quality.
I space intake of my vitamins and supplements through out the day because I take so many.
Vit C
Vit E
Vit B complex
Vit D3 (5000 iu)
MSM (2000 mg)
Bone Restore (Life Extension)
Resveratrol (Life Extension)
Super Zeaxanthin ( Life Ext) for eye health
Super Alpha-Lipoic Acid with Biotin(2500mcg)
(LE))
Arginine/Ornithine Complex(LE)
Gyycine (LE)
Ashwagandha EXtract (LE)
Acetyl-Lcarnitine Arginate(LE)
AG Pro amino acids
Royal Jelly (500 mg) |
Hello arym  , nice to see your sharing!!!
I always get difficulty to choose the supplement brand. How you evaluate it's good for LE?(there are many many choice from online store , confused me to choose the brands)
Will you take all in a time since I see you take so many!!!
You skin problem solved after taking them??
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Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:13 am |
Hello Evenet,
Check out Life Extension on line and you can read all about how they are into research concerning ageing and preventive medicine. I am healthy(thank God) and have not had so much as a cold in years. Of course I excercise 5 days a week, don't smoke and eat right.
Because of my age I finally don't have cystic acne anymore but am fighting age related skin issues. Although, at 54 I am told I look 10 years younger. I know I feel 20 years younger. |
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Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:09 am |
I finally bought LOTS after knowing the shipment cost so low!!!!Bought around 20items!!!
Hope them to be useful for me!!
Now i worry whether I can take them together at the same time??? |
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Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:51 pm |
Evenet
Call the Life Extension number you called to place your order and tell the person who answers that you have some questions concerning how to take the supplements you ordered. They will be happy to direct you to a professional who can help you. I hope you are as satified with these products as I am. |
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:00 pm |
Ok I am going to be here all day but here I go.
MSM
Vitamin C
Alive Multi Vitamin
Vitamin D
Enzymatic Vitamin B Complex
Skin External (DMAE,Lipoic Acid, C Ester)
Hyaluronic Acid
Reservatrol
Triple Flex
Udos Omegas
Exotic Fruit Blend- Mangosteen,Acai,Goji Noni
Calcium Magnesium
C0Q10
Pycnogenol
Very Green
ECGC
Cell Food
Silica |
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:12 pm |
Currently on:
Women's One a day Multivitamin
GNC Triple Ginseng
Royal Jelly
GNC Fish Body Oils
Vit. E (alpha-tocopherol)
MSM plus ascorbyl palmitate (recommended from this board)
Going to take:
Krill oil (to replace Fish body oils) |
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:33 pm |
colagen
CQ enzyme
MSM
MVI
CAlcium |
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:54 pm |
| platinumrose wrote: |
Ok I am going to be here all day but here I go.
MSM
Vitamin C
Alive Multi Vitamin
Vitamin D
Enzymatic Vitamin B Complex
Skin External (DMAE,Lipoic Acid, C Ester)
Hyaluronic Acid
Reservatrol
Triple Flex
Udos Omegas
Exotic Fruit Blend- Mangosteen,Acai,Goji Noni
Calcium Magnesium
C0Q10
Pycnogenol
Very Green
ECGC
Cell Food
Silica |
platinumrose, I see you take a lot, will you take all in one time???
C0Q10 & Reservatrol also have the anti-aging function, will they be overlapped?? |
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Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:38 pm |
Hi Evenet- No I don't.
C and A go together (with Alive)
D, Calcium/Magnessium are separate 3 X a day
MSM- morning/night
the Antioxidants and cell food in the a.m.
the rest at night. |
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:31 pm |
I've been resistant for a while but I decided I'm going to start taking high quality supplements. (as opposed to the women's one a day I've been taking) I'm going to start with:
Omega 3 (from flax seed oil)
Gamma-Linolenic Acid (from black currant oil)
high quality multi vitamin (alive from nature's way, the one with iron)
For the multivitamin, it says that 3 tablets is a serving, but I'm planning on taking 2, because it's already better than what I'm doing now and it'll be easier to take it twice a day rather than 3 times a day and less expensive too.
In the future I would like to jump on the msm bandwagon, but not jump as much as tentatively inch my way into it. |
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:22 pm |
yes nimue I think there are many better products than One-A-Day.
In addition to the MSM/vitC/CalciumD/omega3, I forgot to add that I take Epicor for immunity (it works), and phosphatidylserine for mental clarity and energy. I try to keep it simple. I'd rather eat!!! than take a handful of supplements, but I get tempted to up the ante. |
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:37 pm |
Hi everyone...I have been taking supplements for a long time and the only multi that has made a significant difference for me has been the New Chapter prenatal. I continue to take it now even though I am not pregnant. I also take:
Omega 3,6,9
beta glucan
garlic
resveratrol
CoQ10
Hyaluronic acid
Biotin
Black currant oil
B-complex
MSM
Biosil
The other thing that I found that has helped is to take my supplements at night except for MSM and B-Complex. |
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:17 pm |
MSM 4000 mg
Calcium 2000 mg
One multi vitamin
One capsule of Omega Fatty Acids
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:42 pm |
Aside from MSM, I create all my supplements myself in the form of very potent Nourishing Herbal Infusions. You might be interested in this...
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Drink Nourishing Herbal Infusions
Nourishing herbal infusions are the second key to vibrant elder years and an easier menopause. They provide protein, minerals, phytoestrogens, and special fats needed by menopausal women. Many common menopausal problems can be connected to a lack of one or more of these nutrients.
Low protein leaves hair and skin dull, lifeless, and thin. Nourishing herbal infusions are excellent sources.
Low levels of minerals leave the bones and heart deprived of calcium, the immune system low in zinc, and the muscles prone to pain and spasms. Nourishing herbal infusions, seaweed, and organic chocolate are magnificent sources.
Insufficient phytoestrogens in the diet increase breast cancer risk and menopausal distress. Nourishing herbal infusions, lentils, roots and seeds are the best sources.
Lack of high-quality fats, can lead to thyroid problems, immune system stress, lack of energy, and blood vessel disease. Nourishing herbal infusions, organic chocolate, olive oil, organic butter, nuts and seeds are superb sources.
To make a nourishing herbal infusion: Buy (or gather and dry) at least one ounce of nettle leaf or oatstraw or red clover blossoms or comfrey leaf. Place the ounce of dried herb in a quart jar. (One ounce equals one full cup of dried herb.) Fill jar to the top with boiling water. Cap tightly and allow to brew for at least four hours. Overnight is fine. Strain and drink 2-4 cups a day. Most menopausal women prefer their infusion iced, but you can drink it hot or at room temperature. A little mint or sage may be added to change the flavor.
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) builds energy, strengthens the adrenals, and is said to restore youthful flexibility to blood vessels. A cup of nettle infusion contains 500 milligrams of calcium plus generous amounts of bone-building magnesium, potassium, silicon, boron, and zinc. It is also an excellent source of vitamins A, D, E, and K. For flexible bones, a healthy heart, thick hair, beautiful skin, and lots of energy, make friends with sister stinging nettle. It may make you feel so good you'll jump up and exercise.
Oatstraw (Avena sativa) reduces high cholesterol, increases libido, and strengthens the nerves. A cup of oatstraw infusion contains more than 300 milligrams of calcium plus generous amounts of many other minerals. Its steroidal saponins nourish the pancreas and liver, improving digestion and stabilizing moods. Oatstraw is best known however for its ability to enhance libido and mellow the mood. Do be careful whom you share it with, or you may find yourself sowing some wild oats. In Auryuvedic medicine, oatstraw is considered the finest of all longevity tonics.
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is better in every way than its cousin soy. It contains four phytoestrogens; soy has only one (isoflavone). Red clover infusion has ten times more phytoestrogens than soy "milk," fewer calories, more calcium, and no added sugars. Red clover is the world's leading anti-cancer herb.
Comfrey (Symphytum) leaf is free of the compounds (PAs) found in the root that can damage the liver. I have used comfrey leaf infusion regularly for decades with no liver problems, ditto for the group of people at the Henry Doubleday Research Foundation who have eaten cooked comfrey leaves as a vegetable for four generations. Comfrey is also known as "knitbone," and no better ally for the woman with thin bones can be found. And, don't forget, comfrey contains special proteins used in the formation of short-term memory cells. Its soothing mucilage adds flexibility to joints, eyes, vagina, and lungs. |
I also like these infusions because there are so many nutrients and chemicals in them. Unlike a single compound in a pill, these chemicals work together in the whole plant so, for example, Vitamin C is absorbed more readily and you consume countless micro-nutrients that no one can bottle. |
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:44 pm |
Okay, okay. One more article... I can't resist. I love herbs 
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On a road trip once I was captive in a car with someone who took lots of supplements. He had a long litany about pills and capsules. As he went on with it, I could notice inside me just the beginnings of self-blame because I don't take supplements generally. Fortunately I caught myself and when he had finished I found myself saying, "I know what you mean. I eat seaweed several times a week, I eat cooked dark greens nearly everyday. I use herbal vinegars on salads, in marinades and cooked beans. And I drink herbal infusions, about a quart a day." I'd never said it all that clearly before, and it made me realize just how rich my diet is in plant-based mineral salts. This article is about herbal infusions.
It's easier to begin by talking about teas. Infusions differ from teas in this way: a tea is made from a small amount of herb (dry or fresh), boiling water, steeped for a few minutes. You get tannins, essential oils, some alkaloids like theine from black tea. Teas are often great tasting; peppermint tea can settle your stomach, lemon balm tea (fresh leaves best) helps with depression, the astringency of the tannins is pleasant and often helps settle the stomach, ginger tea helps with nausea. Teas are great, but they are not infusions.
An infusion is made from a lot of herb (always dry), boiling water and is steeped several hours. You get all of the abovementioned plus mineral salts. These mineral salts are bio-available in wonderful profusion and good balance. Dry herbs are used because drying the plant breaks the cell wall. When the boiling water is poured over them the weakened cell walls open and the mineral salts inside the cells come into the infusion. I always use organic plants, as many medicinal herbs are grown in Eastern Europe where the soil is highly chemicalized.
On a practical note, get a system going for the actual production; if it's not easy, it's more difficult to keep up. I make my infusions in a Corningware coffee pot without the usual basket innards. Use approximately 1 cup of dried plant per quart of boiling water. Cover and let sit at least 4 hours, or overnight. Make it a nightly ritual while getting ready for bed. In the morning strain it into quart jars and compost the spent plant material. No compost pile? Scatter it in the garden or on the lawn to dry up and turn to brown dust, adding to the local soil recipe.
Nettles (Urtica dioica) is my favorite. The taste is deep green, same as the color. Richest in calcium, magnesium, manganese, chromium and zinc, it also contains a pretty full panoply of other minerals. Nettles is particularly restorative to the kidneys and adrenals, and the tissues of the blood vessels. It strengthens the liver and is considered an adaptogen for the immune system. This means it supports the immune system toward flexibility; many people with allergies find drinking nettle leaf infusion to be very helpful. In the summer, ice cold infusion is deeply satisfying to the thirst. My mother drinks it hot with milk and sugar, but she's of English descent, that's what she's used to. Some people like to add dried peppermint to nettle leaf infusion, perhaps a tablespoon per quart. One caveat on nettles; some people experience an increase in urine production, so don't drink too much at night at first.
Oatstraw (Avena sativa) is often quite deep gold in color, and tastes slightly sweet. The taste reminds people of straw, because that is what it is; one person I knew hated it because it reminded her of all the mornings she had to get up early to milk the cows. But mostly people like oatstraw right away. It is made from the dried stem, leaf and seeds, harvested and dried when the seeds are still soft, called "in milk". If you crush such a seed between your fingers, you get a milky residue. It's this milk that gives oatstraw its sweetness, so if the oatstraw you buy has absolutely no seeds, it will be less sweet. Oatstraw is richest in chromium, magnesium, silicon and calcium. It is considered widely to be very restorative to the nervous system in many general and specific ways. Its benefits are cumulative; with all herbal infusions we reap profound results over time.
Red Clover (trifolium praetense) grows in your back yard, or down the street. The flowers are actually purple in color. Harvest flowers for infusion, along with the set of leaves that closely collars the flower. Dry them out flat, not touching. This infusion tastes the most like black tea, largely because of its tannins. But red clover is rich in chromium, tin, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and thiamine. It is often used to promote fertility, used daily for 3 months. It has good amounts of phytoestrogens that the body can use to make estrogens, so it can help soften symptoms of menoopause. It is also widely used as an anti-cancer herb.
Comfrey (Symphytum Uplandica) has the folk name of Knitbone and it does that so well! The high allantoin content of the leaf infusion supports cell proliferation in the healing process of bones. During WWI medics used allantoin for healing war injuries. The infusion can have a slippery feel to it, that's the allantoin. Some people like to add a little dried peppermint. Comfrey leaf infusion also helps heal lung tissues; many a longterm case of bronchitis has responded to consistent use.
One last infusion I really like is:
Mullein leaf (Verbascum thapsus). Mullein plants are the 4-6 foot tall spikes with yellow flower tops you see along the highway in the summer. The infusion has a dark brown color and taste that makes me feel like I am drinking the earth. Richest in iron, aluminum,calcium, chromium, cobalt, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorous and silicon, this infusion's other major benefit is to the lungs. Used to treat coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis and asthma, it is often traditionally drunk with milk and honey. (My mother would be pleased). It's also delicious unadorned.
Herbal infusions are easy and delicious ways to enhance your mineral intake. Your local coop may well carry all that are mentioned here. You can buy a cup of one and try a quart of infusion. Drink it hot or cold, plain, sweetened or with a splash of tamari. When you discover the ones you love, you can harvest them yourself (that's another article) or buy them by the pound. You'll want that much around. Profound Results Over Time is the byline for nourishing herbal infusions . You can believe it! |
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:47 pm |
Very informative Fox! Sounds like something I want to try!
Do you have the herbal mix that we can add water to for making the infusion??
And thank you for noting that it's the comfrey LEAVES and not the ROOT that should be consumed!! |
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:04 pm |
Hey fawnie!
You're welcome for the information. I get my dried leaves - dried nettle, red clover, comfrey, you name it - from Mountain Rose Herbs (www.mountainroseherbs.com). They also sell an amazing array of essential oils, clays and other similar items if you're interested.
One herb that wasn't listed in the articles was dandelion. It's very potent so you don't have to infuse it for as long. It could be another one to look into and check out; dandelion and nettles are the darlings of herbalists everywhere I look.
I'm this close to getting my qualification to practice herbalism, so if you have any questions feel free to ask. It'll be good practice for me |
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:08 pm |
Wow- this is really helpful to see what everyone takes. At the moment I take
2000mg MSM
1000mg Vit C
Omega 3
Zinc gluconate 50mg
B complex
I've heard good things about Reservatrol and I think I need to add some anti-oxidants. |
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:24 pm |
Hello Fox,
Wow, Makes you want to get into infusions!... Do you just buy the dried herbs and pour the water? I need to read your articles again - closer.
THank you so much for sharing what you know. I'd love to try some of these.
Sis |
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:30 pm |
Hello again Fox.
Which nettles do you get? I just checked out the website you listed and their are several nettle options????
Hey, don't mean to be a pest but I'm really liking this. thanks!
Sis |
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:48 pm |
Ooh, awesome! You seem inspired, I love it!
As far as I can remember the options for nettle were dried leaves, nettle powder, nettle root and nettle root powder, right? DON'T get the powders or the roots. You want the dried leaves option for this infusion.
When you make the infusion, it will taste pretty strong. It might take some getting used to, but once you know and learn about all their benefits you'll fall in love.
Some people take these infusions for the nourishment, some take them as preventatives and others because they've come to enjoy them. There's a nice feeling of preparing the herbs at night and doing this for yourself.
When I started drinking nourishing herbal infusions I noticed that...
- My skin was brighter
- My nails were strong and didn't break any longer
- My hair was thicker
- I was no longer anemic
- My PMS began to subside
- And because I knew I was drinking them for the soul purpose of looking after myself, the whole ritual of measuring the herbs, letting them seep over night in water and then drinking them the next day became an acted-out affirmation. It made me feel better about myself
Because I have a chronic illness it's almost a rule that things are slow to improve. Other people without my health problems may have lots of results - loads of energy, feel stronger, look younger, etc - much more quickly. Everyone is different so you'll have to see what happens. Maybe you'll become herb crazy too |
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Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:06 pm |
| Wow Fox this is some great information. I have always been into herb teas especially dandelion, bit these infusions sound great. I am definitely going to look into these. |
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:25 pm |
I hope you like them, Cookie. Nourishing herbal infusions have influenced my entire view of herbalism: for me they're a prescription for life and part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
I had a new batch of nettles arrive in the post today too! |
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:12 pm |
Here's another article, this time about green smoothies. I thought I'd post it here because (even though it's slightly off topic) you could say it goes hand in hand with nourishing herbal infusions.
Think of spinach, kale and other leafy greens as herbs. The word "herb" is a much older word than "vegetable" and as such, in the old days, all edible vegetation was considered just that: as herbs. If you suffered from constipation your local herbalist might have recommended the fruit of the herb Malus domestica - or apples, to you and me. Maybe this is what was meant by "let food be thy medicine." Really incorporate it into your life.
I feel a lot better when I drink green smoothies. A friend told me that when she drinks them her blood sugar levels stabilise and her head aches are cut down by 50%.
Because green smoothies are so high in vitamin C, they are perfect for adding MSM to (MSM is better absorbed with vitamin C).
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Ode to Green Smoothies
As the Russian proverb says: New- is something old, that has been long forgotten. This summer I re-discovered green smoothies. What do I mean by green smoothie? Here is one of my favorite recipes: 4 ripe pears, 1 bunch of parsley and 1 big cup of water. Blended well. This smoothie looks very green, but it tastes like fruit. I like green smoothies so much that I bought an extra blender and placed it in my office, so that I could make green smoothies throughout the day. More than half of all the food I've had in last several months have been green smoothies. I have so much more energy and clarity that I have removed green juices from my diet. (Juicing has been something that I've been doing regularly for years.) Green smoothies have numerous benefits for human health.
Green smoothies are very nutritious. I believe that the ratio in them is optimal for human consumption: about 60% - ripe organic fruit mixed with about 40% - organic green vegetables.
Green smoothies are easy to digest. When blended well, all the valuable nutrients in these fruits and veggies become homogenized, or divided into such small particles that it becomes easy for the body to assimilate these nutrients, the green smoothies literally start to get absorbed in your mouth.
Green smoothies, as opposed to juices, are a complete food because they still have fiber.
Green smoothies belong to the most palatable dishes for all humans of all ages. With a ratio of fruits to veggies as 60:40 the fruit taste dominates the flavor, yet at the same time the green vegetables balance out the sweetness of the fruit, adding nice zest to it. Green smoothies are simply the best tasting dishes for the majority of adults and children. I always make extra smoothie and offer it to my friends and customers. Some of them eat a standard American diet. They all finished their big cup of green smoothies with complements. They were quite surprised that something so green could taste so nice and sweet.
By consuming two or three cups of green smoothies daily you will consume enough of greens for the day to nourish your body, and they will be well assimilated. Many people do not consume enough of greens, even those who stay on a raw food diet. The molecule of chlorophyll has only one atom that makes it different from a molecule of human blood. According to teachings of Dr. Ann Wigmore, to consume chlorophyll is like receiving a healthy blood transfusion.
Green smoothies are easy to make, and quick to clean up after. Many people told me that they do not consume green juices on a regular basis because it is time consuming to prepare green juices and clean the equipment after juicing, or to drive to the juice bar.
Green smoothies are perfect food for children of all ages, including babies of six or more months old when introducing new food to them after mother's milk. Of course you have to be careful and slowly increase the amount of smoothies to avoid food allergies.
When you consume your greens in the form of green smoothies, you can greatly reduce the consumption of oils and salt in your diet.
Regular consumption of Green smoothies forms a good habit of eating greens. Several people told me that after a couple of weeks of drinking green smoothies, they started to crave and enjoy eating more greens. Eating enough of green vegetables is often a problem with many people, especially in children.
Green smoothies can easily be freshly made at any juice bar, restaurant or health food store for the great convenience of health-oriented customers.
I encourage the readers of this article to start playing with green smoothies, and to discover the many joys and benefits of this wonderful delicious and nutritious addition to the menu.
Here are more ideas for your green creations.
Some of my favorite greens to add to green smoothies: parsley, spinach, celery, kale and romaine. My favorite fruits for green smoothies are: pears, peaches, nectarines, bananas, mangoes and apples. Strawberries and raspberries taste superb in green smoothies, when combined with ripe bananas.
Delicious Combinations
Strawberry-banana-romaine
1-cup strawberries
2 bananas
1/2 bunch romaine
Water
Pear-kale-mint
4 ripe pears
4-5 leaves of kale
1/2 bunch of mint
Water
Finger banana-spinach
10 finger-bananas
2 handfuls of spinach leaves
Water
Bosc pear-raspberry-kale
3 bosc pears
1 handful of raspberries
4-5 leaves of kale
Water
by Victoria Boutenko
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Could someone please tell me what is the different between the Vitacost's NSI Pycnogenol® (Pine Bark Extract) - 60 Capsules and NSI Pine Bark Extract 95% OPC -- 100 mg - 300 Capsules. They both cost $29.99.
Thank you,
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