NOW Super Cortisol Support

NOW Super Cortisol Support, 90 Veg Capsules

From manufacturer:

NOW® Super Cortisol Support is an herbal and nutritional formula designed to support healthy adrenal function and maintain healthy cortisol levels already within the normal range.  The adrenal glands help the body respond and adjust to stress generated from both internal and external forces. Under chronic stress, cortisol can be overproduced, resulting in weight gain and difficulty in managing healthy blood sugar levels.  Super Cortisol Support combines adaptogenic herbs with Chromium, Corosolic Acid and Relora® to help the body manage the negative effects of stress such as excess abdominal fat deposition, overeating, and low energy levels. 

Adrenal Support with Relora®

Enhances Energy Levels

Supports Weight Management*

SuppVersity - Nutrition and Exercise Science for Everyone: Ask Dr. Andro: Does the Deer Velvet Antler Spray N...

SuppVersity - Nutrition and Exercise Science for Everyone: Ask Dr. Andro: Does the Deer Velvet Antler Spray N...: Question from Lerner: "Dr. Andro, check out the following link . It's about deer antler (which I didn't find being discussed i...

So what, Dr. Andro? Does it work?

As much as I would like to provide you with a definite answer, the only thing I can tell you for sure are the following facts:

1. there is IGF-1 in whole deer antler
2. IGF-1 survives passage through the intestines of rats even if it is not
   micro-encapsulated
3. non-micro-encapsulated IGF-1 can be taken up in the jejunum, the ileum and
   the large intestine at surprisingly high rates
4. protease inhibitors, above all, the readily available and reasonably priced
   peptidase inhibitor casein can improve bioavailability even further

I  would yet have to speculate on

1. whether or not the deer velvet antler extract used in The Ultimate
   Spray was derived from parts of the antler that actually contain more than
   trace amounts of IGF-1,
2. how much IGF-1 actually is in one serving,
3. how effective the "natural" and probably partly bound (to IGF1 binding
   globulins) form of IGF-1 in the product is compared to synthetic, free
   rhIGF-1,
4. if the liposomal encapsulation does in fact improve and not maybe even
   hinder absorption,
5. and, last but not least, if the amount of IGF-1 reaching the bloodstream
   would aactually be able to produce physiological effects

in order to answer Lerner's question. So, now that you got the facts, its up to you,
students of the SuppVersity, to make up your mind on whether or not there
is more behind this lurid yahoo news-story than just a clever marketing stunt.

NOW Foods IGF-1 + Liposomal Spray (Deer Antler Velvet Extract containing Insulin-like Growth Factor-1)

* Liposomal Spray
* All Natural Growth Factor
* Deer Antler Velvet Extract

IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) is a polypeptide compound produced from HGH (Human Growth Hormone).

 

Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Sprays (0.32 mL)
Servings Per Container 93
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Deer Antler Velvet Extract (Cervi parvum cornu) 11 mg †
(New Zealand sourced)

IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) 27.5 ng* †

Stevia Extract (Stevia rebaudiana) (Leaf) 1.6 mg †
* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients: De-ionized Water, Natural Lemon Flavor, Xylitol, Citric Acid, Soy Lecithin and Potassium Sorbate (as preservative).

Details

Suggested Usage: Shake well before use. As a dietary supplement, spray 2 times in mouth, hold momentarily and then swallow. Consume 2 to 3 times daily as needed. Consider taking this product in combination with NOW® Arginine Power Super Stack, Branched Chain Amino Acids and Tribulus.

Warning: Xylitol is safe for people, but harmful to dogs. Do not feed to pets.

* "ng" is the abbreviation for nanograms (1 billionth of a gram).