Glandular tissues are rich sources of nutritional factors that may support the metabolism and physiological function of specific glands. When prepared with sufficient technical sophistication and sensitivity to their delicate nature, they can retain a significant portion of their biologically active components, including enzymes, soluble proteins, natural lipid factors, vitamins, minerals and hormone precursors. Our glandulars are lyophilized (freeze-dried): the glands are quickly frozen at the time of collection and subjected to a high vacuum, which removes moisture by direct vaporization from the frozen state. This meticulous process of collection and conversion of the glandular material to dry powder minimizes degradation and maintains the naturally occurring levels of active components. The fats are not removed in the process, as they contain important soluble vitamins, minerals and cofactors, and their removal would degrade the material.

We obtain our glandular products from government inspected, range-grazed animals, raised in New Zealand without the use of pesticides, hormones or antibiotics. New Zealand has had no occurrences of BSE or a number of other livestock diseases. All glandulars are subject to in-process as well as finished product testing, including microbial contamination tests to assure acceptable total bacteria counts and absence of pathogenic bacteria. Our glandulars are highly potent and are well tolerated.

Adrenal Natural Glandular supports the entire adrenal gland, both medulla and cortex portions. The adrenal cortex is the outer portion of the gland and is involved in the secretion of a variety of adrenal hormones, mainly cortisol. The medulla is the inner portion of the gland and is involved in the synthesis and secretion of epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine. Adrenal Cortex Natural Glandular supports the cortex portion of the adrenal gland.

Hypothalamus Natural Glandular provides nutritional support for the hypothalamus, considered to be the control headquarters of the limbic system. The hypothalamus controls most of the vege-tative and endocrine functions of the body, including regulation of body temperature and body water, and secretion of growth hormone, thyroid hormone and sex hormone. Immoplex Natural Glandular is a mixture of glandulars for broad-spectrum nutritional support. Liver Natural Glandular supports the liver, a major organ of detoxification, fat digestion and absorption.

Pancreas Natural Glandular provides enzymes and other digestive factors. Individuals allergic to molds may find these to be a superior digestive enzyme over plant-based digestive enzymes. Thymus Natural Glandular supports the function of the thymus gland, the master gland of the immune system.