A-F Betafood®, 180 Tablets

A-F Betafood combines organic beets with vitamin A and essential fatty acids for nutritional support of the biliary system, including*:

• Gallbladder health, healthy bile flow, and bile production*  
• Liver health and function*  
• Healthy lipid metabolism*  
• Healthy bowel functioning*  

Gallbladder Support

The gallbladder is a storage location for the bile that’s produced by the liver. Bile plays a key role in fat digestion and removal of waste from the body. 20-25 million Americans are affected by concerns of the gallbladder, including its efficiency and ability to function correctly.¹

 

Beet Root and Beet Leaf

Beets, a main ingredient in A-F Betafood contain betalains and betaine, which are two phytonutrients that have been linked to various health benefits. Betalains are water-soluble, nitrogen-containing pigments,² and betaine is an N-methylated amino acid.³ Betalains are natural antioxidants^4,5 found in certain plants including red beets.⁶ They have been shown to support antioxidant activity,^4,5 as demonstrated by emerging research on betanin’s (a major betalain compound) ability to inhibit lipid peroxidation.⁵ Additional research has also shown that betanin may bind to circulating LDL and protect it against oxidation as demonstrated in an ex vivo-induced oxidation study.⁶ 

How A-F Betafood Supports Your Gallbladder*

Gallbladder wall thickness may be an indicator of the overall health of the gallbladder, and wall thickening may be an indication of gastrointestinal and liver concerns.^7,8 In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 42 healthy adults completed a study with A-F Betafood for 12 weeks.⁹ The change in gallbladder wall thickness from baseline to week 12 differed significantly between groups (p = 0.0497) with a decrease in thickness observed in the A-F Betafood group after the 12-week supplementation. This study suggests that A-F Betafood improves gallbladder function in adults who are at risk of gallbladder insufficiency.⁹*

Cited References:

1. Stinton, L. M., & Shaffer, E. A. (2012). Gut and liver, 6(2), 172–187. doi:10.5009/ gnl.2012.6.2.172Azeredo HMC (2009). Int J Food Sci Technol 44:2365–2376.doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2007.01668.x

2. Craig SAS (2004). Am J Clin Nutr 80:539–549

3. Butera D, Tesoriere L, Di Gaudio F, et al (2002). J Agric Food Chem 50:6895–6901. doi: 10.1021/jf025696p

4. Kanner J, Harel S, Granit R (2001). J Agric Food Chem 49:5178–5185)

5. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2017, 65, 4, 675–689 Publication Date:January 18, 2017 https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.6b04208

6. Tesoriere L, Allegra M, Butera D, Livrea MA (2004). Am J Clin Nutr 80:941–945

7. Gabriel J. Runner, Michael T. Corwin, Bettina Siewert, and Ronald L. Eisenberg. American Journal of Roentgenology 2014 202:1, W1-W12

8. Afamefuna, Simore. 20 Mar. 2013, http://www.uspharmacist. com/article/gallbladder

9. Evans, M., Guthrie, N., El-Khodor, B. F., Metzger, B., & Varadharaj, S. (2020). A Whole-Food-Based Health Product (A-F Betafood®) Improves Gallbladder Function in Humans at Risk of Gallbladder Insufficiency: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients, 12(2), 540

Suggested Use:

Two tablets per meal, or as directed.

Warning: If pregnant, nursing, or have any health condition, consult your health care professional before using this product. Keep out of reach of children.

Nutrients & Ingredients

Each Serving Size (2 Tablets) contains: Total Carbohydrate <1 g, Total Sugars <1 g, Vitamin A 450 mcg RAE, Vitamin B6 0.3 mg, Iodine 40 mcg. Proprietary Blend 510 mg: Organic SP beet blend (organic Swiss chard juice powder, organic oat flour, organic beet (root), organic beet (leaf) juice powder), organic beet (root), organic carrot, organic sweet potato, calcium lactate, magnesium citrate, bovine liver, bovine prostate, nutritional yeast, bovine kidney, organic alfalfa (aerial parts), organic flaxseed oil, bovine orchic extract, bovine liver fat extract, d-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E sunflower), and sunflower lecithin. Other Ingredients: Honey, organic acacia fiber, calcium stearate, prolamine iodine (zein), ascorbic acid, vitamin A palmitate, and pyridoxine hydrochloride.

Please consult the actual product label for the most accurate product information.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.