| Where can I buy Vitalica®? |
| What if my store doesn’t have Vitalica®? |
| How long will Vitalica® stay fresh? |
| Is Vitalica® different from other broccoli-containing products? |
| Aren’t there some safety risks from taking Vitalica®? |
| Is Vitalica® equivalent to adult broccoli? |
| Vitalica® offers many protective benefits. My family has a history of problems associated with illnesses that are the subject of some Vitalica® research material. Do you recommend that I take Vitalica®? |
| I have been diagnosed with an illness that is the focus of several Vitalica® research papers. Do you recommend that I take Vitalica®? |
| Is Vitalica® a substitute for fruits and vegetables? |
| What is sulforaphane glucosinolate? And what does it do in the body? |
| Does sulforaphane have any relation to sulfa-based drugs? |
| How much sulforaphane glucosinolate, does Vitalica ®contain? |
| How much Vitalica® should you consume? |
| Can a person accumulate toxic levels of sulforaphane glucosinolate by taking Vitalica®? |
| What scientific evidence shows that sulforaphane supports antioxidant function in the body? |
| What is the status of sulforaphane research? |
| Where can I get more information about Vitalica® and sulforaphane? |
| What does it mean that Vitalica® is patented? |
| What is C S Health and how can I contact them? |
| Are many varieties of broccoli sprouts rich in sulforaphane |
| Doesn't broccoli also contain sulforaphane glucosinolate? |
| Are other broccoli-based supplements just as good? |
| Is the broccoli used for Vitalica®genetically engineered? |
| How long can I keep / store Vitalica®? What is the shelf life? |
| What is the shelf life? |
| How much broccoli would I have to eat daily to reach the equivalent of 30 mg. of sulforaphane glucosinolate, the amount contained in each Vitalica® capsule? |
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Q: | Where can I buy Vitalica®? |
A: | Vitalica® is available in the supplement section of many national and local area grocery and health food stores, depending upon your region of the country. Call our toll-free line (1-866-747-0990) and we will be happy to direct you to a store in your area. On a grander scale, it is our intent, except for geopolitical restrictions, to make our products available world-wide. However, note that our products may not be directed nor sold into Japan, Taiwan, or China.
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Q: | What if my store doesn’t have Vitalica®? |
A: | Ask the manager to order it. He or she can call us at 1-866-747-0990 and we will arrange to have him or her stock it.
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Q: | How long will Vitalica® stay fresh? |
A: | On the rear foil of each Vitalica® panel is printed an expiration date. From the date of purchase, a one month supply may last up to two years. |
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Q: | Is Vitalica® different from other broccoli or broccoli-containing supplements? |
A: | Yes. Not all broccoli-containing supplements are alike. Only CS Health, has patented a process to extract sulforaphane glucosinolate from broccoli. sulforaphane glucosinolate may be made available to other supplement manufacturers. Look for sulforaphane glucosinolateon the product label to ensure you will receive the benefits of sulforaphane glucosinolate. |
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Q: | Are there some safety risks from taking Vitalica®? |
A: | No. CS Health has a meaningful and lengthy record of working to improve safety standards. Our facilities conform and exceed all industry standards of product purity. Our product has been tested for sulforaphane glucosinolate content and we guarantee its delivery in a safe manner. However, like all other supplement products, it is a mistake to over consume Vitalica® beyond the one capsule per day suggested serving. This only results in a waste of material. |
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Q: | Is Vitalica® equivalent to adult broccoli? |
A: | No. Vitalica® is not intended to substitute for a serving of vegetables or broccoli; it is intended to supplement your diet. Broccoli is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber and should be consumed often along with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. However, Vitalica® is guaranteed to provide 30 mg. of sulforaphane glucoraphanin in each capsule. |
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Q: | Vitalica® offers many protective benefits. My family has a history of problems associated with illnesses that are the subject of some Vitalica® research material. Do you recommend that I take Vitalica®? |
A: | We recommend that all adults take Vitalica ®as a dietary supplement to receive the benefits of sulforaphane glucosinolate is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please note that whenever one undertakes to add dietary supplements to their daily regime, it is important that one consult with his or her physician. CSHealth certainly advocates this, and has set up an associated website www.gluco-Rmed.com, in order that you and your physician may discuss our product. |
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Q: | I have been diagnosed with an illness that is the focus of several Vitalica ®research papers. Do you recommend that I take Vitalica®? |
A: | We recommend that all adults take Vitalica® as a dietary supplement because of the benefits that sulforaphane glucosinolate offers. Vitalica® is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you choose to add Vitalica® to your daily regime, you must consult with your physician. Only your physician can determine how Vitalica® may or may not interact with your current medication. CS Health certainly advocates this, and has set up an associated website www.gluco-Rmed.com, in order that you and your physician may discuss our product. |
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Q: | Is Vitalica® a substitute for fruits and vegetables? |
A: | No. We recommend that everyone consume five to nine servings a day of vegetables and fruits. A one-capsule serving of Vitalica ®contains 30 mg of supplemental sulforaphane glucosinolate, . We highly recommend that you continue to eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible, or at least conform to the government’s recommendations for fruit and vegetable daily intake. |
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Q: | What is sulforaphane glucosinolate?And what does it do in the body? |
A: | Sulforaphane Glucosinolate is an active ingredient in broccoli proven to have anti-oxidant and detoxification benefits, as well as promote cellular integrity. Upon ingestion of the Vitalica® capsule, sulforaphane glucosinolate activates the body’s Phase 2 response. Please refer to “The Research” section of this website. |
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Q: | Does sulforaphane have any relation to sulfa-based drugs? |
A: | Sulfa drugs and sulforaphane are quite unrelated and there is no cross allergy. In fact, there is no known allergy to sulforaphane. |
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Q: | How much sulforaphane glucosinolate, does Vitalica ®contain? |
A: | One capsule of Vitalica® contains 30 mgs of sulforaphane glucosinolate. Sulforaphane glucosinolate , the naturally occurring precursor of sulforaphane. |
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Q: | How much Vitalica® should you consume? |
A: | We recommend one capsule each day. |
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Q: | Can a person accumulate toxic levels of sulforaphane glucosinolate by taking Vitalica®? |
A: | No danger of toxicity has arisen when label recommendations have ben followed. |
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Q: | What scientific evidence shows that sulforaphane supports anti-oxidant function in the body? |
A: | Sulforaphane activates the enzymes in the body that detoxify reactive forms of oxygen. For more information about this research, please refer to "The Research" section of this website. |
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Q: | What is the status of sulforaphane research? |
A: | Studies on sulforaphane have been very promising, but we do not have enough information to fully support any understanding of its effects on humans. Research is ongoing at this time. |
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Q: | Where can I get more information about Vitalica® and sulforaphane? |
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Q: | What does it mean that Vitalica ®is patented? |
A: | The Vitalica Product and its ingredient BroccoRaphanin™ are protected by our patent pending process(PCT/US2006/010032 ). |
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Q: | What is C S Health and how can I contact them? |
A: | C S Health is a division of Caudill Seed Company, worked with researchers to develop, by way of natural breeding techniques, a broccoli seed having as much as 300% greater amounts of sulforaphane glucosinolate, than had been previously recorded. |
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Q: | Are all varieties of broccoli sprouts rich in sulforaphane glucosinolate? |
A: | No. Scientist and Researchers have tested over 50 of the 80 varieties of broccoli currently available and their work shows that only a few produce high concentrations of,sulforaphane glucosinolate. |
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Q: | Doesn't broccoli also contain sulforaphane glucosinolate? |
A: | Research has demonstrated that broccoli sprouts and mature broccoli contain levels of sulforaphane glucosinolate, more so in sprouts. However,Moreover, sulforaphane glucosinolate levels in BroccoRaphanin™ and Vitalica® are even higher, as the origin of their sulforaphane glucosinolate is from specially selected broccoli seeds, that contain much higher levels of sulforaphane glucosinolate than either mature broccoli or broccoli sprouts. |
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Q: | Are other broccoli-based supplements just as good? |
A: | Other supplements do not contain significant levels of sulforaphane unless sulforaphane glucosinolate appears on their label. |
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Q: | Is the broccoli used for Vitalica ®genetically engineered? |
A: | No. The seed used for the production of Vitalica® is completely natural. The researchers have spent years culling the varieties of broccoli seed that had been bred to produce the highest sulforaphane glucosinolate, content. Only those varieties of seeds are cultivated for Vitalica®. |
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Q: | How long can I keep / store Vitalica®? What is the shelf life? |
A: | Vitalica® ought to be kept in cool (room temperature) conditions, in the absence of excess humidity. If properly stored, and the foil packet “blister” is not compromised, Vitalica® will conform to the expiration date printed on its foil packet. We have extensively tested the sulforaphane glucosinolate content of Vitalica® and its potency does not decline prior to its printed expiration date. The compound is very stable. |
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Q: | What is the shelf life? |
A: | Once the product is shipped to your retailer for sale, Vitalica® easily conforms to its labeled guarantees until such time as the expiration date, located on the rear of its foil pack, is reached. If the foil pack is compromised, or if Vitalica® is exposed to excessive heat and humidity, it will deteriorate faster. Conform to the recommended storage instructions and keep in a cool (room temperature) dry location. We have extensively tested the sulforaphane glucosinolate, content of Vitalica® and the potency does not decline prior to its printed expiration date. The compound is very stable. |
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Q: | How much broccoli would I have to eat daily to reach the equivalent of 30 mg. of sulforaphane glucosinolate, the amount contained in each Vitalica® capsule? |
A: | We are often asked this question, but it is not easily answered. The correct answer is that one cannot correlate the sulforaphane glucosinolate contents of Vitalica® to mature broccoli. There are several reasons for this, among them: |
| | a. | CS Health has tested sulforaphane glucosinolate levels from a wide variety of mature broccoli. The samples we chose were taken directly from the produce sections of grocery stores and farmer’s markets-- where we found mature broccoli, we tested it! We found that sulforaphane quantities among broccoli varieties fluctuated widely. Some broccoli contained zero sulforaphane glucosinolate while others had varying levels. The variety of broccoli you purchase and consume on one day is likely to differ on your next purchase. And ask yourself this, “Do I ever know the broccoli variety I am purchasing on any given day?” | b. | As broccoli ages, the amount of sulforaphane glucosinolate it contains drops significantly | c. | The sulforaphane content of broccoli is further reduced, and often eliminated entirely, by storage and preparation (cooking) methods. | d. | If sulforaphane content is reduced over the life of the plant, then broccoli seeds contain the highest levels of sulforaphan glucosinolate. CS Health conducted tests on broccoli seeds in the same manner as mature broccoli, and found vast differences in content among broccoli seed varieties, some having zero sulforaphane while others showed low to higher levels. | e. | CS Health, an agricultural company with over 50 years experience, using traditional breeding methods over a 7 year period, developed a broccoli variety very high in sulforaphane glucosinolate. In fact, our broccoli, for which we hold a seed patent, or PVP, registered a quantity of sulforaphane glucosinolate over 300% greater than the highest value we have ever recorded while testing other broccoli varieties. | f. | Our broccoli will not be grown for distribution, as mature broccoli, to the produce area of your market. Therefore, no conclusions may be drawn between Vitalica and mature broccoli consumption. If pushed for an answer, we may say that it would take several pounds of our broccoli variety daily, and an incrementally higher amount of other broccoli varieties to attain 30 mg. of BroccoRaphanin™. Of course, if the variety of broccoli being eaten has no sulforphane then no amount that could be consumed will deliver the sulforaphane benefits. | |
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