{"title":"Preferred Nutrition","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreferred Nutrition is a proudly Canadian company headquartered in B.C. that produces and distributes premium quality supplements exclusively for Canadian natural health stores and select natural pharmacies. It is a division of Assured Natural Distribution, whose other brands include WomenSense and Ultimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","products":[{"product_id":"preferred-nutrition-berberine","title":"Preferred Nutrition - Berberine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"info-title\"\u003eInfo: 500 mg Strength; Available in 120 or 240 Veg. Capsules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberine is a yellow-coloured component in plants such as barberry (which this type is derived from) and goldenseal which has been used in traditional medicine in Asia for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-title\"\u003eProduct Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 25px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w_Su41RIJ78\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern research has shown \u003cem\u003eBerberis vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e can increase the production of insulin receptors in our cell membranes, which likely accounts for why it's been found to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avivahealth.com\/blogs\/articles\/insulin-resistance\"\u003elower blood sugar levels\u003c\/a\u003e after meals (since insulin metabolizes sugar), reduce fasting blood sugar levels, and improve blood sugar markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor people with Type 2 diabetes, studies also indicate that Berberine, as nutritional support, may help to lower blood glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol significantly better than a placebo, on par or better than some medications. Some users and proponents have referred to berberine as 'nature's Ozempic' in reference to its anti-diabetic properties. As with all supplement use, it's best to consult your health practitioner before making changes to any existing medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerberine may also have important cardiovascular benefits: It's been shown to be able to help with arrhythmias, and for those who had suffered congestive heart failure, it was found that when conventional treatments were supplemented with Berberine, there were fewer deaths, and patients' outcomes (such as more tolerance for exercise, less fatigue, and fewer episodes of shortness of breath) improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, berberine hydrochloride has also been proving itself useful in helping with Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D), because of its \"antimicrobial, gut eubiotic and antisecretive actions, and its ability to slow gut motility.\" Berberine is also recommended by some practitioners as part of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avivahealth.com\/blogs\/articles\/natural-treatments-sibo\"\u003enutritional protocol for treating SIBO\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Ingredients-title\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 mg Berberine\u003c\/strong\u003e (hydrochloride) (\u003ci\u003eBerberis vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e) (root bark)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (cellulose, purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica, stearic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"suggested\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"suggested-title\"\u003eSuggested Usage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 1 capsule 2 times daily with meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warnings\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"warnings-title\"\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children. Do not use Preferred Nutrition Berberine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have leucopenia, a kidney disorder, hypotension or blood pressure problems; or if you have hypoglycemia or diabetes. Berberine supplements may cause gastrointestinal discomfort such as constipation, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea; in which case, discontinue and consult a health care practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Canada Natural Product Number: 80051589.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"science\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"science-title\"\u003eSupporting Science:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen, Chunqiu et al. “A Randomized Clinical Trial of Berberine Hydrochloride in Patients with Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome.” \u003cem\u003ePhytotherapy Research: PTR\u003c\/em\u003e, 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLan J, Zhao Y, Dong F, et al. “Meta-analysis of the effect and safety of berberine in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipemia and hypertension.” \u003cem\u003eJournal of Ethnopharmacology\u003c\/em\u003e, 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLau CW, Yao XQ, Chen ZY, et al. “Cardiovascular actions of berberine.” \u003cem\u003eCardiovascular Drug Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLu, Yulin et al. “Therapeutic Effects of Berberine Hydrochloride on Stress-Induced Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Rats by Inhibiting Neurotransmission in Colonic Smooth Muscle.” \u003cem\u003eFrontiers in Pharmacology\u003c\/em\u003e, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDi Pierro, Francesco et al. “Role of a berberine-based nutritional supplement in reducing diarrhea in subjects with functional gastrointestinal disorders.” \u003cem\u003eMinerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica\u003c\/em\u003e, 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYin J, Xing H, Ye J. “Efficacy of berberine in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.” \u003cem\u003eMetabolism\u003c\/em\u003e, 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Assured Natural Distribution","offers":[{"title":"120 Veg. Capsules","offer_id":40342650585182,"sku":"21317","price":36.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 Veg. Capsules","offer_id":40342650552414,"sku":"27446","price":69.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/1051\/files\/preferred-nutrition-berberine-new-label.jpg?v=1731955441"},{"product_id":"preferred-nutrition-vitamin-d3","title":"Preferred Nutrition - Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"info-title\"\u003eInfo: 180 Softgels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people can meet their daily requirement of vitamin D through adequate sun exposure, as well as consuming Vitamin D rich foods. However, as we all know all too well, everything in life does not go according to plan. That is why Preferred Nutrition has formulated their Vitamin D3 supplement to be highly absorbable in the body to meet your daily requirement of Vitamin D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-title\"\u003eProduct Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"MARGIN: 25px; FLOAT: right\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wAy-kW8pMKY?si=BUZDZIHYj-XLtFfa\u0026amp;start=8\u0026amp;end=285\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperts agree that vitamin D3 is absolutely essential for supporting a healthy diet and that the majority of people on this planet are dangerously low in this critical vitamin; especially those in regions that don't receive enough natural sunlight. Vitamin D is critical in regulating minerals in the body, such as calcium and phosphorus, and helps maintain the integrity of healthy bones and teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Ingredients-title\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach softgel contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25.0 micrograms (1000 IU) Vitamin D3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cholecalciferol)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients: organic flaxseed oil, softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreferred Nutrition Vitamin D3 does not contain artificial preservatives, colour or sweeteners; corn, dairy, starch, wheat or yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGluten-free. Non-GMO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"suggested\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"suggested-title\"\u003eSuggested Usage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 softgel daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warnings\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"warnings-title\"\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children. Risk information: none available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Canada Natural Product Number: 80024397.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Assured Natural Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12399776759902,"sku":"13885","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/1051\/files\/preferred-nutrition-vitamin-D3-1000.jpg?v=1743018332"},{"product_id":"vitamin-k2-mk7","title":"Preferred Nutrition - Vitamin K2 (MK7)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"info-title\"\u003eInfo: 60 Veg. Capsules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin K2 can play an important role in supporting healthy bones by enhancing their ability to absorb calcium. It can also be helpful for enhancing clotting of blood, and for relieving heavy menstruation, and for helping preventing the calcium buildup in the arteries. Preferred Nutrition's K2 delivers the vitamin through the MK-7 form, which is more bioavailable than the other possible source, MK-4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-title\"\u003eProduct Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 25px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mH-2nt-o2jY?si=nClzEV4l3Cpv7X06\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs it possible to have both too much and too little calcium in your body? Strangely, this can indeed be the case, precisely because the real question is whether the calcium in your body is getting where it needs to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, calcium can build up excessively in your arteries even while it fails to be absorbed where your body most needs it - in the bones. This is why vitamin K is so important for the maintenance of good health, particularly if you are concerned about bone health or have a family history of osteoarthritis; it can enable your bones to absorb calcium that otherwise would clutter your arteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, research indicates that this particular form of vitamin K2 is the most optimal kind to avoid the buildup of calcium plaque in the arteries (the cause of atherosclerosis), since it can activate a compound in our tissues called MGP (Matrix GLA protein), which binds to the calcium and helps carry it away to other areas of the body (like the bones).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin K is made effortlessly absorbable when it is in this menaquinone-7 (also known as MK-7) form, which is more efficacious at increasing bone mineral density and promoting bone quality and strength than some other forms of vitamin K, due to its higher bioavailability and longer half-life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Ingredients-title\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 mcg Vitamin K2 \u003c\/strong\u003e(Menaquinone 7).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, and purified water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreferred Nutrition Vitamin K2 MK7 is gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"suggested\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"suggested-title\"\u003eSuggested Usage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 1 capsule daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warnings\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"warnings-title\"\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a health practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are taking blood thinners. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Canada Natural Product Number: 80014401.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"science\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"science-title\"\u003eSupporting Science:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLee, Su Mi, and Won Suk An. “Supplementary nutrients for prevention of vascular calcification in patients with chronic kidney disease.” \u003cem\u003eThe Korean Journal of Internal Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahdinia, Ehsan et al. “Biofilm reactors as a promising method for vitamin K (menaquinone-7) production.” \u003cem\u003eApplied Microbiology and Biotechnology\u003c\/em\u003e, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSato, Toshiro et al. “MK-7 and Its Effects on Bone Quality and Strength.” \u003cem\u003eNutrients\u003c\/em\u003e, 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVik, Hogne. “Highlighting The Substantial Body Of Evidence Confirming The Importance Of Vitamin K2 As A Cardio-Support Nutrient, And How The Right K2 Makes All The Difference.” \u003cem\u003eIntegrative Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e (Encinitas, Calif.), 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Assured Natural Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12399776792670,"sku":"9310","price":10.07,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/1051\/files\/preferred-nutrition-vitamin-k2.jpg?v=1727877584"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.avivahealth.com\/collections\/preferred-nutrition.oembed","provider":"AvivaHealth.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}