Mega Antioxidant and Chelated Mineral make up USANA’s Essentials™ of great nutrition. Mega Antioxidant is USANA’s daily vitamin and antioxidant supplement for adults. Chelated Mineral is USANA’s daily mineral supplement for adults.
Together, they have repeatedly been given top rankings in the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements. Most new USANA customers start with the Essentials. You also save when ordering the Essentials for adults together in one pack!
Minerals and trace elements represent less than one-half of one percent of the total nutrients we consume every day. Yet, without them our bodies would be unable to efficiently use the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in our diet. Many vitamins and enzymes need a mineral co-factor to function properly. The Chelated Mineral supplement is a carefully formulated balance of essential minerals and ultra trace minerals sourced from the highest quality suppliers in forms readily absorbed by the body.
Zinc
A component of hundreds of enzymes, zinc is involved in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism, as well as DNA and RNA replication. Zinc functions as an antioxidant, aids in retaining healthy bone structure development, healthy immune function, and healthy vision, and supports normal fetal growth.
Selenium
Selenium is an essential component of the glutathione peroxidase antioxidant system, which helps combat the effects of free radicals and plays an important role in thyroid hormone metabolism. Selenium has also been shown to help support a healthy immune system. In addition, many studies have shown that selenium is important for retaining prostate health.
Magnesium
Magnesium is essential for the formation and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, which is where 70 percent of the body’s magnesium is found. It is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids and plays an important role in neuromuscular contractions. It is also an activator of hundreds of enzymes essential to life.
Chromium
Today’s poor diets and unhealthy lifestyles often put stress on the body’s blood glucose control mechanisms. Chromium is an important component of the glucose tolerance factor (GTF), which helps retain healthy glucose metabolism, provided it is healthy to begin with. Healthy insulin and glucose levels are beneficial for weight management and sustained energy levels throughout the day.
Iodine
Iodine is a crucial component in the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, growth, reproduction, and the synthesis of protein. Supplemental iodine is especially important for people on a vegetarian diet, those who avoid seafood, or those who must restrict their salt intake.
Copper
Copper is a critical component of the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), is an important antioxidant in cell cytoplasm, and acts as a catalyst in the formation of hemoglobin. Copper is also essential for collagen synthesis.
Manganese
Manganese is an important co-factor in the production of glycosaminoglycans, compounds that make up connective tissues, bones, arteries, and other organs. Manganese is an activator of numerous enzymes, and supplementation with manganese can enhance the SOD enzyme system to increase antioxidant activity.
Vanadium
Vanadium helps support healthy serum glucose levels, provided
they are healthy to begin with, and may also help retain healthy
thyroid function.
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