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Specifically, vitamins A, C and E, selenium and zinc are all involved in a complex network of antioxidants, needed to regenerate one another, encourage detoxification, build glutathione and prevent cellular damage. For this reason, Cyto-Matrix doctors formulated A·C·E·S + Zinc. These nutrients work synergistically throughout the body and have many clinical indications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA·C·E·S + Zinc should be considered in cases of poor immunity. Collectively, vitamins A, C and E, selenium and zinc help to ensure proper immune function and reduce the frequency of common infections. The combination of these nutrients provides a direct and potent anti-viral action, making the formula useful in both chronic and acute viral infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA·C·E·S + Zinc is also a powerhouse antioxidant formula for men’s and women’s health. For example, male infertility is often a result of free radical damage and mitochondrial disruption leading to abnormal sperm parameters. The vitamins and minerals in A·C·E·S + Zinc have been individually studied for their ability to improve both sperm count and sperm function, and zinc can improve testosterone levels in zinc-deficient men. At the same time, research has shown that vitamins C and E, alone and in combination, are capable of increasing blood levels of progesterone in women. In vivo studies have found the same for selenium supplementation. In both men and women experiencing low thyroid function, selenium is needed for proper conversion of T4 to T3 and zinc is beneficial for improving thyroid receptor sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the nutrients found in A·C·E·S + Zinc are crucial for collagen production and tissue healing. This formula should be considered in cases of acne vulgaris, acne rosaceae, psoriasis, eczema and any skin condition to reduce irritation and improve healing. In cases of trauma such as surgery, bone fractures or open wounds, A·C·E·S + Zinc can increase collagen synthesis and help to regenerate the skin, bone and structural tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all, Cyto-Matrix’s A·C·E·S + Zinc provides evidence-based vitamins and minerals in well-absorbed and stable forms for complete antioxidant support. 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Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALC) is the acetylated form of L-carnitine. It is the only form demonstrated to cross the blood-brain-barrier. This ability to enter the central nervous system and its ability to up-regulate acetylcholine production offers unique advantages for the brain and cognitive function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALC is indicated in cases of cognitive impairment and mental fatigue. Specifically, ALC supplementation has been shown to improve cognitive markers, including attention, reaction time, memory and spatial awareness. Benefits have been demonstrated in those with mild cognitive impairment as well. Research with ALC supplementation has shown improved outcomes in those with chronic fatigue syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALC has also demonstrated powerful protective effects in the peripheral nervous system. 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Research has found that Siberian ginseng  extract \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Eleutherococcus senticosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) can enhance quality of work under stressful circumstances and increase the body’s ability to adapt in adverse physical conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Rhodiola rosea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstragalus membranaceous\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchisandra chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e round out the adaptogenic herbs in Adapto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix to collectively support the body’s stress response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, Vitamin B5 and B6 are added to the formula to aid neurotransmitter production, improve adrenal function and modulate cortisol. 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Typically, these are transient with symptoms only persisting until our immune system can bounce back and respond. In a worse scenario, the immune system malfunctions by mistakenly attacking healthy cells, tissues, and organs. This failure to recognize self vs non-self is collectively known as autoimmunity and is not so transient. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are currently over 80 autoimmune conditions that have been identified. These are multifactorial diseases with a variety of triggers including environmental and genetic. The hallmark pathological processes of autoimmune conditions are most typically inflammation, dysbiosis, increased intestinal permeability, and micronutrient deficiencies. An imbalance between Th1\/Th17 and Th2\/Treg cells has been found in autoimmune patients, with Th1 and Th17 pushing excessive production of proinflammatory cytokines. Knowing that autoimmunity cannot be cured, the goal is to guide patients into remission and help them stay in remission while managing these pathological processes. Fortunately, there are a number of natural therapies that have been demonstrated to improve both symptoms and immune markers in autoimmune conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is well-established that the immune system is entangled with the digestive tract, being the first line of defense against the outer world. Multiple studies find that patients with autoimmune conditions have a significantly different composition of gut microbiota when compared to healthy controls, and we know that the microbiota plays an important role in the initiation, regulation, and maintenance of the immune system. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this in mind, it only seems logical that probiotics would benefit immune regulation. 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Both compounds are well-researched and effective treatments for the proper regulation of estrogens in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD-glucarate, or glucaric acid, is another natural compound found naturally in oranges, carrots, apples and broccoli, and it promotes the detoxification of excess hormones, various toxins and carcinogens by deactivating B-glucoronidase. B-glucoronidase is an enzyme produced by colonic microflora that can ‘reactivate’ compounds that had previously been neutralized by the liver, preventing the recirculation of these toxins in the body. Animal studies have found that large doses of calcium-D-glucarate can reduce estrogen levels in the blood by up to 23% and also favorably impact lipid balance. 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SGS also has anti-inflammatory actions through the inhibition of nuclear factor kappaB (NFkB), prostaglandin E2 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), it can reduce estrogen receptor expression in breast tissue and it has antimicrobial activity against pathogens such as H. pylori, S. pyogenes and S. aureus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt three capsules per day, Cyto-Matrix’s Estro Matrix contains 200mg of I-3-C, 100mg of DIM, 1500mg of Calcium-D-Glucarate and 100mg of sulforaphane. 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