{"title":"NOW Foods","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNOW Foods : l'entreprise familiale américaine des compléments depuis 1968\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNOW Foods est une entreprise familiale américaine fondée en 1968 dans l'Illinois. Sa mission n'a pas changé depuis plus de cinquante ans : rendre les produits naturels et les compléments alimentaires de qualité accessibles au plus grand nombre. NOW est restée une entreprise indépendante et familiale, ce qui est devenu rare dans le secteur, et gère ses propres laboratoires d'analyse pour contrôler ses produits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChez LUTO Supplements, nous proposons une sélection de produits NOW Foods adaptés au marché européen : des vitamines comme la D3 avec K2 et la B12, des minéraux comme le picolinate de zinc et la poudre de citrate de magnésium, des capsules molles comme le lycopène et l'huile de graines de courge, ainsi que l'huile essentielle d'origan. Sur cette page, vous découvrez la marque, sa démarche qualité et ses gammes principales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQui est NOW Foods ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNOW Foods a été fondée en 1968 par Elwood Richard, avec l'idée que la qualité ne devait pas être réservée à ceux qui peuvent payer le prix fort. L'entreprise est toujours détenue par la famille fondatrice et produit une très large gamme de vitamines, minéraux, huiles, acides aminés et extraits végétaux. Cette indépendance lui permet de garder la main sur ses formules, sa production et ses prix. Aux États-Unis, la marque compte parmi les plus connues du rayon des compléments alimentaires et des produits naturels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUne qualité contrôlée en interne\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNOW Foods dispose de ses propres laboratoires et réalise de nombreux tests sur les matières premières et les produits finis, de l'identité des ingrédients à la pureté microbiologique. La production suit les bonnes pratiques de fabrication (GMP). Pour vous, cela signifie des produits constants d'un lot à l'autre, avec des étiquettes qui correspondent au contenu réel du flacon. Les méthodes d'analyse sont par ailleurs régulièrement mises à jour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVitamines : D3 et K2, B12 et plus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes vitamines de NOW Foods comptent parmi les références les plus demandées de notre assortiment. La vitamine D contribue au fonctionnement normal du système immunitaire et au maintien d'une ossature normale, tandis que la vitamine K contribue à une coagulation sanguine normale et au maintien d'une ossature normale. La combinaison D3 et K2 réunit les deux dans une seule gélule. La vitamine B12, en comprimés à sucer ou en complexe liquide, contribue à réduire la fatigue et à un métabolisme énergétique normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMinéraux : picolinate de zinc et citrate de magnésium\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe picolinate de zinc est une forme organique de zinc, dosée à 50 mg par gélule végane. Le zinc contribue au fonctionnement normal du système immunitaire ainsi qu'au maintien d'une peau et de cheveux normaux. La poudre de citrate de magnésium permet un dosage flexible dans l'eau ou un smoothie ; le magnésium contribue à une fonction musculaire normale et à réduire la fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCapsules molles : lycopène et huile de graines de courge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe lycopène est un caroténoïde naturellement présent dans la tomate, proposé ici en capsules molles de 10 mg. L'huile de graines de courge est une huile végétale traditionnelle, source d'acides gras insaturés, disponible en capsules molles de 1000 mg. Deux références qui complètent une routine quotidienne avec des ingrédients d'origine naturelle bien connus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLevure de riz rouge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa levure de riz rouge est du riz fermenté par le champignon Monascus purpureus, une préparation traditionnelle de la cuisine asiatique. NOW Foods la propose en gélules véganes de 600 mg. La réglementation européenne encadre strictement les teneurs en monacolines de ces produits ; respectez la dose indiquée sur l'étiquette et demandez conseil à un professionnel de santé en cas de traitement en cours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eL'huile essentielle d'origan\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eL'huile d'origan pure de NOW Foods est une huile essentielle obtenue à partir d'Origanum vulgare. Elle s'utilise fortement diluée, par exemple en aromathérapie ou en application externe après dilution dans une huile végétale. Suivez toujours attentivement les instructions d'utilisation sur l'emballage, car une huile essentielle pure ne s'emploie jamais non diluée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDes formats généreux à prix accessible\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFidèle à sa mission d'origine, NOW Foods propose des conditionnements de 100, 120 ou 250 unités qui font baisser le prix par dose. Pour les nutriments que l'on prend au long cours, comme la vitamine D pendant les mois d'hiver ou le magnésium au quotidien, ces grands formats sont un choix logique et économique. Vérifiez simplement la date de durabilité minimale sur l'étiquette pour adapter la taille du flacon à votre rythme de prise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComment choisir votre produit NOW Foods ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommencez par votre objectif. Pour une base quotidienne, la vitamine D3 avec K2, la B12 et le zinc sont des choix simples. Les sportifs apprécieront la poudre de citrate de magnésium pour son dosage flexible. Prenez les vitamines liposolubles au cours d'un repas contenant des graisses et respectez la dose journalière recommandée. Un complément alimentaire ne remplace pas une alimentation variée et équilibrée ni un mode de vie sain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"now-betaine-hcl-648-mg-180-gelules-vegetales-now-foods","title":"Betaine HCl 648 mg | 180 Veg Capsules | NOW Foods","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNOW Foods Betaine HCl 648 mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for a targeted betaine HCl formula? NOW Foods combines 648 mg of betaine HCl per capsule with an acid-stable protease. It's a compact, easy-to-use formula around a meal, without a complex multi-enzyme blend. A bottle contains 180 vegetable capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e648 mg per capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule contains 648 mg of betaine HCl, so you know exactly how much you're taking with each dose. 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The tree itself is known for its dark, elegant wood, highly prized in cabinetmaking; the nuts and their hulls are actually a byproduct. Black walnut is therefore a plant with both a culinary, artisanal, and phytotherapeutic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Hull of Juglans nigra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product contains the ground hull powder of black walnut, i.e., the dried and crushed outer covering. Each capsule provides 500 mg, a fixed amount clearly indicated on the label. This is an isolated product: only the hull of Juglans nigra, without other herbs or extracts. This makes it a targeted choice for those who wish to specifically use this botanical ingredient and maintain control over potential combinations. Since it is the whole, ground plant material, and not a highly concentrated extract, you get the hull in a natural and recognizable form. Slight color variation between batches is normal for a natural botanical ingredient and says nothing about quality; it is part of a product derived directly from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Clear Herbal Formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is short and clear: black walnut hulls as the main ingredient, in a vegetable capsule of hypromellose, supplemented only with a few functional excipients such as rice flour, vegetable stearic acid, and silicon dioxide. There are no broad herbal blends or unnecessary additions. As the capsule is of vegetable origin, this product is suitable for a vegetarian or vegan diet. 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Nuts and seeds stand out, with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and almonds being known sources. It is also found in meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, and legumes such as chickpeas and lentils. Beyond its role as a protein building block, arginine also serves as a raw material in your body: it is the starting point from which your cells form, among other things, nitric oxide (NO), a small signaling molecule. It is precisely because arginine is used as a raw material in so many places at once that it is an amino acid often supplemented in isolation rather than as part of a broad formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArginine is also found in the world of sports and among people with an active lifestyle, who like to determine for themselves which isolated amino acids they take. As the body does not always increase its own production when the need increases, some people choose to supplement arginine separately rather than relying solely on diet. 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Vitamin D is one of the few vitamins for which diet alone is often not enough: fatty fish, eggs, and fortified products provide some, but the majority normally comes from sunlight. In a country like the Netherlands, with long, dark winters, this is why authorities recommend a vitamin D supplement for certain groups and why many people supplement it all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Vitamin D contributes to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and the maintenance of normal bones, normal teeth, and normal muscle function. Vitamin D also contributes to normal blood calcium levels and the normal absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus, and plays a role in the process of cell division. The full list of approved health claims can be found further down this page. 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These zinc gluconate tablets are therefore a targeted choice for those not looking for a broad multivitamin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA simple, high-dose formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 50 mg of zinc per tablet, this product is well above the reference intake, as also shown in the table on the label. This is a deliberately streamlined formula: zinc gluconate as the active substance, with only a few functional excipients such as microcrystalline cellulose and a vegetarian coating. There is no broad mineral blend included. As this is a high-dose product, a clear safety notice accompanies this product, which you can find further down this page and on the label. This notice includes information on the prolonged use of high doses of zinc in relation to copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e250 tablets per jar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jar of zinc gluconate contains 250 tablets, a generous supply that lasts a long time with daily use and keeps the price per dose low. 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MK-7 is one of the most commonly used forms of vitamin K2 in dietary supplements and is recognized as a well-absorbed variant. MenaQ7® is one of the most well-known branded ingredients for this form of K2. Each capsule contains 180 µg of K2, in addition to 125 µg of vitamin D3. This makes it a high-dose combination of vitamin D3 and K2 in one vegetable hypromellose capsule. The ratio between a high dose of D3 and a generous amount of K2 is deliberately chosen, so that both fat-soluble vitamins are taken together in one go. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e60 vegetable capsules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne jar contains 60 Vcaps, which is two months of daily use. The ingredient list is clear: the two vitamins, a vegetable hypromellose shell and a few functional excipients such as rice flour and silicon dioxide, without any other superfluity. 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Vitamin D is one of the few vitamins for which diet alone is often not enough: fatty fish, eggs, and fortified products provide some, but most normally comes from sunlight. In a country like the Netherlands with long, dark winters, this is why authorities recommend supplementary vitamin D for certain groups, and why many people supplement year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Vitamin D contribute to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and the maintenance of normal bones, normal teeth, and normal muscle function. Vitamin D also contributes to normal blood calcium levels and the normal absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus, and plays a role in the process of cell division. 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In addition to EPA and DHA, there is a third well-known omega-3, ALA, from plant sources, which the body converts only to a limited extent into EPA and DHA; this is what makes the direct marine source of fish oil attractive to many. Ultra Omega-3 is for those looking for a significantly higher amount of these fatty acids per softgel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh EPA and DHA content per daily dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is a natural fish oil concentrate, with a higher proportion of active fatty acids per gram of oil than standard fish oil. Per 2 softgels, 1000 mg of EPA and 500 mg of DHA are clearly listed on the label, making it easy to track your intake. This omega-3 fish oil is intended for those who are not looking for a standard fish oil, but a formula with a high and well-defined amount of active fatty acids, thus allowing for a lot of EPA and DHA with fewer softgels. 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Many people find this more pleasant with fish oil, as it can reduce the risk of burping or a fishy aftertaste. This is particularly appreciated in the case of high dosage, as in this product. The formula contains vitamin E in the form of natural d-alpha-tocopherol, which helps protect the oil from oxidation. This omega-3 fish oil comes from anchovies, and the softgel contains bovine gelatin. This is therefore not a product for those who do not wish to use animal gelatin. 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In addition to EPA and DHA, there is a third well-known omega-3, ALA, found mainly in plant sources such as flaxseed and walnuts; the body only converts ALA into EPA and DHA to a limited extent, which makes the direct marine source of fish oil interesting for many. This omega-3 fish oil combines both fatty acids in one softgel, with the quantities separately indicated on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEPA and DHA per serving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer serving of 2 softgels, there are 2 grams of fish oil concentrate, with 600 mg of omega-3 fatty acids: 360 mg of EPA and 240 mg of DHA. By indicating both separately, you know precisely how much active fatty acids you are receiving, rather than just a total of fish oil. For fish oil supplements, the EPA and DHA content actually says more than the total milligrams of oil, because not all fish oils are equally concentrated. 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This is where the connection to bone broth and collagen supplements comes from, which naturally contain a lot of glycine. Glycine also has a slightly sweet taste; its name literally comes from the Greek word for sweet (glykys). In powder form, you notice it; in capsule form, you don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycine is also one of the three building blocks of glutathione, a molecule that your body assembles itself from amino acids. And because it is so small, glycine fits into protein chains where larger amino acids do not; in collagen, this exact pattern is found, where glycine consistently occupies the narrow spaces of the triple helix. This makes glycine, biochemically speaking, one of the most abundant amino acids in your body, even if its structure is simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Short Formula in a Vegetable Capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is deliberately simple. 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In the body, thiamine acts as a cofactor: a small helper molecule that certain enzymes need to perform their work, particularly in carbohydrate conversion. This explains why thiamine plays a role in virtually every cell in the body, and why it was one of the first vitamins whose importance was scientifically demonstrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does thiamine contribute to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin B1 contributes to normal energy metabolism and the normal functioning of the nervous system. Thiamine also contributes to normal psychological function and normal heart function. These are the approved health claims for thiamine, which you can also find in the overview further down this page. 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The entire product is in an alcohol-free liquid base, making it suitable for those who prefer to avoid alcohol in tinctures. The liquid form is for those who prefer not to use capsules or tablets, or who like to precisely adjust the quantity themselves. The niacin in this complex is the \"flush-free\" form (niacinamide), which does not cause the warm, temporary skin redness that some people experience with regular niacin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Do These Vitamins Contribute To?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 and vitamin B6 contribute to normal energy metabolism and to the reduction of fatigue. Vitamin C contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system. Vitamin B12 also contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system and to normal psychological function. This B12 vitamin complex combines these vitamins in a single liquid formula. Vitamin B6 also contributes to normal psychological function. 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In addition to MK-4, there is also MK-7, another widely used form of K2 that remains in the blood longer; NOW Foods offers both forms, and this product corresponds to the MK-4 variant. The choice of form is often a personal preference. MK-4 is the form naturally found in the body as well as in some animal products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Vitamin K contributes to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting and the maintenance of normal bones. These are the two approved health claims for vitamin K, valid for both K1 and K2, and which you can also find in the overview further down this page. They explain why vitamin K2 alone is a deliberate choice for those who wish to supplement this vitamin specifically, outside of a broad complex or a combined D3-K2 product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVegetable capsule with alfalfa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsules are vegetable, made from hypromellose, and do not contain gelatin. 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For most people who do not take these medications, it is simply a vitamin K2 alone, easy to dose in a practical vegetable capsule, which you can use alone or combine, for example, with a vitamin D product, as K and D are both fat-soluble vitamins often mentioned together. The combination of MK-4 and alfalfa makes it a recognizable product with a plant-based composition. 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