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AWARDS supplement

Delicious Living’s 2014

By Susan Enfield | Photo by Brad Bartholomew

We get it: Selecting the right products to support your health can be challenging. That’s why every year we consult with trusted experts to choose our annual supplement award winners. We asked for nominations from top natural

retailers, manufacturers, our advisory board, and you, our readers. Then a team that included reps from our strict Standards Department assessed clinical research on ingredients, certifications from non-GMO to gluten free, and the uniqueness of formulations. Finally, our medical editor, Robert Rountree, MD, vetted our short list. Among these picks, we’re confident you’ll find powerful tools to further your healthy-living journey. ➻

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BEST STRESS RELIEF

Source Naturals Theanine Serene with ReloraAlong with research-backed calm-atives like L-theanine (from green tea), GABA, and magnesium, this cutting-edge formula features Relora, a patented herbal extract blend that may relieve temporary anxiety.

FINALISTSCountry Life Stress Shield

Natural Vitality Natural Calm

BEST IMMUNIT Y

Sambucol Black Elderberry Original A favorite traditional remedy, black elderberry now boasts clinical studies that show it can reduce the duration of flu symptoms. The yummy syrup is an easy sell to young children or anyone feeling under the weather.

FINALISTSHero Nutritionals Yummi Bears Echinacea + Vitamin C & Zinc

NaturaNectar Immune Guardian

BEST NEW PRODUCT

Doctor’s Best Natural Brain Enhancers PS & GPCOnly a handful of modalities have been shown to improve brain function. In this product, two well-researched phospholipids fill the brain with healthy fats to slow age-related cognitive decline and increase neuron-to-neuron firing. Like!

FINALISTSBeeAlive Energy SERJ

Stamba Daily Superfood Blend

BEST MULTIVITAMIN

MegaFood One DailyMade from fresh, local whole foods, this multi provides an ideal foundation to create a personal-ized supplement regimen based on your nutritional needs. Also it's certified free of GMOs, gluten, dairy, and soy.

FINALISTSJuice Plus+

Source Naturals Life Force Vegan Multiple

BEST OMEGA-3

Nordic Naturals Ultimate OmegaYou can’t beat this top-quality, concentrated fish oil from a respected industry leader that invests in original research on the health benefits of its own products.

FINALISTSCoromega3 Big Squeeze; EuroPharma Terry Naturally Vectomega

BEST HEALTHY AGING

NeoCell Beauty BurstsThese low-sugar, fruit punch–flavored soft chews could do for collagen what Viactiv did for calcium. A tasty way to get extra support for healthy skin, hair, and nails—plus joints and bones.

FINALISTSTwinlab Skin Within; Youtheory Collagen Advanced Formula ➻

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BEST BRAIN HEALTH

Twinlab BioPQQ MicrotabsThese tasty, quick-dissolve microtabs are a convenient, fast-acting way to take this promising new brain and energy ingredient. Clinical studies indicate that PQQ may support energy-producing mitochondria as well as healthy cognitive function.

FINALISTSMushroom Wisdom Amyloban 3399 from Lion’s Mane

Jarrow Formulas Citicoline CDP Choline

BEST EYE HEALTH

Nature’s Way Ginkgold EyesA solid vision-support formula combines ginkgo, anthocyanin from bilberry, and the carot-enoids lutein and zeaxanthin to help strengthen the eyes’ tiny capillaries, improve microcirculation, and protect the retina.

FINALISTSNordic Naturals Omega Vision

Now Ocu Support

BEST HEART HEALTH

Nutrigold Red Yeast Rice + CoQ10 Gold One-stop shopping for healthy cholesterol support: organic red yeast rice paired with a highly bioavailable form of coenzyme Q10 (to avoid depletion), plus citrus bergamot and potent vitamin E tocopheryl acetate.

FINALISTSKyolic Aged Garlic Extract

Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega + CoQ10

BEST BONE HEALTH

New Chapter Bone Strength Take CareThe star of this whole-food supplement is plant-sourced calcium from a sea vegetable, which may be easier to digest than limestone-sourced calcium. Also contains bone-boosting partners vitamins D3 and K.

FINALISTSGarden of Life Vitamin Code Grow Bone

Jarrow Formulas Ultra Bone-Up

BEST ENERGY

Country Life Coenzyme B-Complex AdvancedThis popular, gluten-free energy-support formula now offers key B vitamins in their active, coenzyme forms, plus new ingredient PQQ. It also supports sugar metabolism and the nervous system.

FINALISTSOrganic India Vitality; Pyure Brands O.E.O. Organic Energy Optimization

BEST SLEEP

Choice Organic Teas Rest AssuredWarm up and wind down with a cup of this minty tea, containing soothing herbs like valerian, chamomile, and passionflower, from a company committed to organic, fair trade, and sustainability.

FINALISTSI Am Enlightened Creations I Am Sleepy; Swisse Ultiboost Sleep ➻

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BEST PROBIOTIC

GoodBelly Probiotics Gluten-Free Carrot GingerWe love the refreshing taste of this nondairy, gluten-free probiotic beverage—and that each serving delivers 20 billion CFU of the much-studied probiotic strain Lp299v. It’s also soy free and vegan.

FINALISTSNordic Naturals Nordic Probiotic

Swisse Ultiboost Inner Balance

BEST CLEANSE & DETOX

Traditional Medicinals EveryDay Detox tea Skip the demanding cleanse regimen in favor of this gentle but effective liver- supporting tea. From a leader in sustain- ability, this tea is made with detox standbys dandelion, chicory, and Chinese “five-flavor berry” schisandra.

FINALISTSFlora Flor-Essence herbal tea blend

Himalaya LiverCare

BEST DIGESTIVE HEALTH

Enzymedica Digest Gold + ProbioticsThe twin pillars of gut health meet here: Digestive enzymes work synergistically with probiotic flora that are specially coated to ensure their preservation and effective release in the lower intestine.

FINALISTSMegaFood Vegan-Ease

ReNew Life FiberSmart ➻

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BEST MUSCLE PAIN & INFL AMMATION FIGHTER

Gaia Herbs Turmeric SupremeGaia’s unique formula delivers both supercritical CO²- and alcohol-extracted curcuminoids for the fullest possible spectrum of turmeric’s potentially beneficial phytochemicals. As with every Gaia product, ingredients are fully traceable online.

FINALISTSNew Chapter Zyflamend Whole Body

Nutrigold Turmeric Curcumin Gold

BEST BLOOD SUGAR BAL ANCE

Natrol Cinnamon Biotin ChromiumResearch-backed antioxidant cinnamon extract works with biotin and chromium picolinate to support metabolism of sugar, protein, and fat, helping maintain healthy blood sugar levels for those already in the normal range.

FINALISTSCoral LLC Cinnamon 6

Nature’s Plus Sugar Armor ➻

BEST WOMEN’S HEALTH

ReNew Life Ultimate Flora Women’s Complete Just one capsule delivers 90 billion CFU from probiotic strains selected specifically to meet women’s digestive and immune health needs, plus vaginal and urinary health. Purchases support nutrition assistance and education for children worldwide.

FINALISTSBluebonnet Ladies’ Choice

Vitalah Prenatal Oxylent

BEST KIDS’ HEALTH

Natural Vitality Kids Natural Calm MultiYour kids will love the flavor of this easy-to-take liquid. You’ll love the 24 organic fruits and vegetables, DHA and EPA, and balanced calcium and magnesium—nutrients often missing from kids’ diets.

FINALISTSCulturelle Kids Chewables

MegaFood Alpha-Teen

BEST MEN’S HEALTH

Swisse Men’s UltiviteYou can rest easy about the quality of this men’s multi- vitamin from a best-selling brand in Australia, which imposes far stricter supple-ment manufacturing requirements than the FDA does here.

FINALISTSDoctor’s Best Comprehensive Prostate Formula

Irwin Naturals Prosta-Strong

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BEST WEIGHT LOSS

Natural Factors PGX Daily SinglesConvenient packets make it easy to dissolve this unflavored blend of polysaccharide fibers into foods or beverages, including water; taken with meals, it may support normal glycemic levels and reduce cravings.

FINALISTSNow Super Cortisol Support with Relora

ReNew Life Total Diet Success

BEST SPORTS NUTRITION

Twinlab CleanSeries Setting a new standard for sports nutrition products, Twinlab identity-tests each ingredient, and the entire CleanSeries line is certified free of banned substances. You won’t find artificial dyes, flavors, or sweeteners; they’re also gluten free, non-GMO, and vegan.

FINALISTSDesigner Whey Sustained Energy

Natural Factors Vegan High Protein Formula

BEST MEAL REPL ACEMENT

Nature’s Plus Spiru-tein GoldThis complete protein powder mixes well, tastes great, and includes all the ingredients you want (immune-boosting mushrooms; chia, rice, pea, and flax proteins; and chlorophyll) without those you don’t (soy, sugar, fructose, and gluten).

FINALISTSKate Farms Komplete

Orgain Organic Nutritional Shake

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