{"product_id":"standardprocess-a-f-betafood-0800","title":"A-F Betafood®, 180 Tablets","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:flex-start;margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:6px;margin-right:6px\" title=\"Standard Process products labeled as Gluten-Free have been tested to verify they meet the regulations associated with the United States Food and Drug Administration's gluten-free labeling.\" alt=\"Gluten Free\" src=\"https:\/\/standardprocesscom.corewebdna.com\/files\/product-bugs\/glutenfree.svg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:6px;margin-right:6px\" title=\"Standard Process products labeled as Non-Dairy or Non-Dairy Formula have been formulated to not contain milk or milk-derived ingredients.\" alt=\"Non-Dairy Formula\" src=\"https:\/\/standardprocesscom.corewebdna.com\/files\/product-bugs\/nondairy.svg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:6px;margin-right:6px\" title=\"Standard Process products labeled as Non-Soy or Non-Soy Formula have been formulated to not contain soy or soy-derived ingredients.\" alt=\"Non-Soy Formula\" src=\"https:\/\/standardprocesscom.corewebdna.com\/files\/product-bugs\/nonsoy.svg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nA-F Betafood combines organic beets with vitamin A and essential fatty acids for nutritional support of the biliary system, including*: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGallbladder health, healthy bile flow, and bile production*  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiver health and function*  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy lipid metabolism*  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy bowel functioning*  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGallbladder Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeet Root and Beet Leaf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeets, 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,\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e and betaine is an N-methylated amino acid.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e Betalains are natural antioxidants\u003csup\u003e4,5 \u003c\/sup\u003efound in certain plants including red beets.\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e They have been shown to support antioxidant activity,\u003csup\u003e4,5\u003c\/sup\u003e as demonstrated by emerging research on betanin’s (a major betalain compound) ability to inhibit lipid peroxidation.\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e 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.\u003csup\u003e6 \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow A-F Betafood Supports Your Gallbladder*\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGallbladder 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.\u003csup\u003e7,8\u003c\/sup\u003e In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 42 healthy adults completed a study with A-F Betafood for 12 weeks.\u003csup\u003e9\u003c\/sup\u003e 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.\u003csup\u003e9\u003c\/sup\u003e*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCited References:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003e1. Stinton, L. M., \u0026amp; 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Craig SAS (2004). Am J Clin Nutr 80:539–549\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Butera D, Tesoriere L, Di Gaudio F, et al (2002). J Agric Food Chem 50:6895–6901. doi: 10.1021\/jf025696p\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Kanner J, Harel S, Granit R (2001). J Agric Food Chem 49:5178–5185)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2017, 65, 4, 675–689 Publication Date:January 18, 2017 https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1021\/acs.jafc.6b04208\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Tesoriere L, Allegra M, Butera D, Livrea MA (2004). Am J Clin Nutr 80:941–945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Gabriel J. Runner, Michael T. Corwin, Bettina Siewert, and Ronald L. Eisenberg. American Journal of Roentgenology 2014 202:1, W1-W12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Afamefuna, Simore. 20 Mar. 2013, http:\/\/www.uspharmacist. com\/article\/gallbladder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Evans, M., Guthrie, N., El-Khodor, B. F., Metzger, B., \u0026amp; 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo tablets per meal, or as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e If pregnant, nursing, or have any health condition, consult your health care professional before using this product. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eNutrients \u0026amp; Ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Serving Size (2 Tablets) contains: Total Carbohydrate \u0026lt;1 g, Total Sugars \u0026lt;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consult the actual product label for the most accurate product information.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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