DESCRIPTION
Rehab Support Formula, provided by Douglas Laboratories, is a synergistic and comprehensive combination of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, herbals, and other nutrients, carefully formulated and specifically designed to support optimal tissue healing that follows injury.

FUNCTIONS
Studies show that a high percentage of adults in North America and other developed countries eat less than the minimum daily allowance of 10 or more essential nutrients. Adequate amounts and proper balance of these nutrients are needed not only for maintaining good health, but also for the dietary management of the body’s structure as well as the optimum functioning of its various processes, including healing. Rehab Support Formula^™ has been carefully developed to contain the right proportions of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and other nutrients without danger of toxic build-up or of side effects. Each ingredient is selected in consideration of its absorbability, competitive relationship with other nutrients, allergenic potential, and long-term safety. Certain nutrients such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and B-complex vitamins are included in high-potency amounts because of the vital roles they play in antioxidant protection, energy production and maintenance of healthy blood cells, nervous system, hormonal balance, and more. Minerals and trace elements are provided in their safest and most bioavailable forms.

Rehab Support Formula^™ contains not only the base formula of Douglas Laboratories’ Ultra-Specific Nutrition 2000 Series^™ that offers intensive support for the healthy functioning of the body in general, but also a blend of herbs and additional nutrients specifically formulated to expedite the healing process that follows injury to tissue structure and function. Rehab Support Formula^™ provides a broad spectrum of synergistic proteolytic (protein-specific) enzymes: bromelain, trypsin and chymotrypsin.

Proteolytic enzymes, also called proteases, are continuously active in reshaping the tissues throughout the body. Trypsin and chymotrypsin also participate in the normal wound healing process. They help remove cellular debris, blood clots and scar tissue, thus facilitating the re-growth of healthy tissue.

In addition to proteolytic enzymes, Rehab Support Formula^™ provides several nutritional cofactors that have important biochemical roles in normal wound healing. Vitamin C and bioflavonoids have functions in the formation and maintenance of healthy connective tissue. Zinc is important for normal immune function. Manganese as well as hydroxyapatite, mucopolysaccharides, and chondroitin sulfate are involved in bone and cartilage repair. Bromelain, a protease from the pineapple plant, reduces the production of proinflammatory prostaglandins by modulating the arachidonate cascade. Its modulation of normal inflammatory processes may reduce the discomfort associated with injuries. Similar action is provided by chamomile and capsicum.

INDICATIONS
Rehab Support Formula^™ may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to support the healthy healing of their structure and function of their injured tissue.

FORMULA (#4549)
Four Tablets Contain:

500 mg Proprietary Blend of:
Chondroitin Sulfate L-Aspartic Acid, Chymotrypsin, Trypsin,, Capsicum, Chamomile (German),  Betaine HCl, Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite, Mucopolysaccharides, Rutin, Pancreatin 4X (providing Protease, Amylase and Lipase), , DL-Phenylalanine, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine/L-Cysteine HCl, L-Methionine  Proanthocyanidins (Red Wine Grapes), Bromelain (minimum of 2,000 m.c.u.), and Glutamic Acid HCl

Beta-Carotene (Vitamin A Activity)....... 15,000. I.U.
Vitamin A (Palmitate, Water Dispersible) 5,000 I.U.
Vitamin D-3........................................... 50  I.U.
Vitamin E (Succinate)........................... 200 I.U.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid).................. 1,000 mg
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine HCl).................... 50 mg
Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)......................... 25 mg
Niacin................................................... 20 mg
Niacinamide........................................ 100 mg
Pantothenic Acid
(as d-Calcium Pantothenate)...................150 mg
Vitamin B-6............................................ 25 mg
(as Pyridoxine HCl/Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate Complex)
Vitamin B-12....................................... 100 mcg
Folic Acid............................................ 800 mcg
Biotin.................................................. 300 mcg
Choline(from Choline Citrate/Bitartrate)... 20 mg
Inositol................................................. 25 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex.................. 100 mg
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid).............. 50 mg
Calcium (Citrate/Ascorbate Complex).... 300 mg
Iron (Ferronyl®).................................. 1.5 mg
Magnesium......................................... 300 mg
(Aspartate/Ascorbate Complex)
Potassium (Aspartate Complex).............. 75 mg
Zinc (Aspartate Complex)....................... 20 mg
Copper (Amino Acid Chelate)................... 2 mg
Manganese (Aspartate Complex)............ 15 mg
Chromium GTF.................................... 200 mcg
(Organically bound with GTF activity-low allergenicity)
Selenium............................................ 200 mcg
    (Organic Selenium in Krebs† Cycle and Kelp)
Molybdenum (Krebs†)............................ 50 mcg
Vanadium (Krebs†)................................ 25 mcg
Boron (Aspartate/Citrate Complex)........... 1. mg
Trace Elements (Sea Vegetation).......... 100 mcg
†Krebs=Citrate, Fumarate, Malate, Glutarate and Succinate Complex

SUGGESTED USE
Adults take 4 tablets daily with meals or as directed by physician.

SIDE EFFECTS
No adverse effects have been reported

STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

References
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