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We’ve been on the hunt for an organic, non-GMO, whole food, vegan plant collagen booster because we know most women want their skin, hair and nails to stay as young-looking as possible—for as long as possible. Millions of women from all age groups want this same thing. Seriously, who is going to just sit back and let Father Time take over? Well now, you don’t have to! Introducing a Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegan Certified, Gluten Free Certified Plant Collagen Builder made from over 30 real, nutritious organic, family-farmed whole food foods—with specifically chosen ingredients to help support the body’s own collagen production. It’s amazing, and can help restore and maintain youthful levels of collagen, keratin and elastin—three proteins which promote the body’s healthy, natural glow! † Here are the food ingredients in Organic Plant Collagen Builder: First is Silica from 100% Certified Organic and All Natural Bamboo Extract. Bamboo shoots are excellent sources of protein, supplying a variety of minerals, including silica. This special bamboo extract is standardized for 75% organic silica, along with co-factors and co-nutrients of bamboo shoots. Silica from bamboo is a key co-nutrient for collagen production. One of our favorites, Organic Amla Berry serves up a healthy helping of whole food vitamin C, a vital co-nutrient for collagen production in the skin. Plus, it protects cells and skin from nasty free radicals, helping to prevent signs of natural aging. † As technical as it sounds— High Polypenolic Pomegranate— polyphenol is simply a term for the several thousand plant- based molecules with potent antioxidant properties. And pomegranate is an antioxidant/polyphenol superstar! Antioxidants provide numerou s health benefits, while polyphenols are beneficial for proper enzyme and cell receptor function. † Among other things, high polyphenolic pomegranate supports skin health and protection from UV damage. † Now for Organic Rooibus and Organic Green Tea. Rooibus is an herb with 50 times more antioxidants than green tea, is known to fight free radicals and is rich in vitamin C, tannins and minerals—all of which can support healthy, glowing skin, healthy teeth and bones. † Coupled with the Organic Rooibus is Organic Green Tea— decaffeinated with some of the most powerful antioxidants—and standardized for a whopping 90% polyphenols, of which 80% is catechins and includes 40% epigallocatechin gallate, also known as EGCG. Then there’s “beauty-boosting Biotin” from flowering plants in the pea family, called Sesbania, a clean, pure biotin source. When it comes to healthy hair, skin and nails, biotin’s a must! † To top it all off is Organic Turmeric, whose active ingredient is curcumin—a powerful antioxidant supporting healthy aging by inhibiting the breakdown of collagen. † Organic Plant Collagen Builder—clean, organic whole food ingredients for healthy skin, hair and nails! † Try it. We think you’ll be a fan too! † These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The Beauty of Collagen, Keratin and Elastin— Three Foundational Proteins for Amazingly Healthy Skin, Hair, Nails and More! † The most abundant protein in the human body, collagen totally holds us together. It’s the body’s scaffolding, providing structure and strength. † Collagen makes up 25 percent of the body’s protein and most of the bones, muscle fibers, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, teeth and eyes PLUS 90% of skin, hair and nails! But normal aging breaks down collagen, and around age 30 (or earlier), we start losing 1% of collagen each year. Wrinkles form. Skin dries. Hair thins. Nails get brittle. But good news! There are certain nutrients in plants—including what’s in Organic Plant Collagen Builder—that help to build collagen and support elastin and keratin levels. † Elastin’s a highly elastic protein found in connective tissue, allowing many bodily tissues to resume their shape following stretching or contracting. Likewise, keratin is a fibrous structural protein making up the outer layer of human skin, and protecting epithelial cells from damage or stress. Keratin also makes up 95 percent of hair, and is a key structural part of nails. † That’s literally the BEAUTY of collagen, elastin and keratin! Vol 28 • Extraordinary Health ™ 11