Across
- 4. Unlike resveratrol that is rapidly metabolized in the gut and liver, this antioxidant is not, thus it is more bioavailable and stable
- 7. A new study suggests that supplementing the diet with this may benefit type 2 diabetes
- 8. According to the CDC, the number of Americans older than 18 with this condition has tripled from 1980 to 2011
- 11. Inorganic compounds essential to metabolism, bone density, cell composition, nervous system function and many other functions.
- 14. A supporting compound found in some women's multi vitamin formulas to help support female-specific needs
- 16. When the body can’t properly use insulin or blood sugar (2 wds)
- 18. Lipase, Amylase, Bromelain and Papain (2 wds)
- 20. Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Nettle, Echinacea
- 21. A good multi should contain generous amounts of Vitamins A, E, C and D, as well as __________.
Down
- 1. Popular type of men's multivitamin formula because of risk of hemochromatosis (2 wds)
- 2. The National Osteoporosis Society defines “deficiency” of this vitamin as less than 30 nmol/l
- 3. An antioxidant (3 wds)
- 5. Also known as "Syndrome X" (2 wds)
- 6. A 2015 study suggests that daily consumption may benefit Metabolic Syndrome
- 9. A naturally occurring antioxidant compound found in blueberries and grapes
- 10. A term meaning "new formation of fat"
- 12. Oxidation-quenching compounds that neutralize free radicals throughout the body to help keep cells healthy and stable
- 13. A class of supporting compounds found in some comprehensive multi vitamin formulas (2 wds)
- 15. A condition that occurs when the body absorbs iron at an abnormally high rate
- 17. A prostate supporting compound found some in mens multi vitamin formulas (2 wds)
- 19. A natural compound that helps support healthy bones and circulation (2 wds)