A-F Betafood®

A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

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Background & Significance

• 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 individuals are affected by gallbladder disease, resulting in an average annual treatment cost of $6.2 billion1

• Prevalence has risen by more than 20% in the past three decades

1. Stinton, L. M., & Shaffer, E. A. (2012). Epidemiology of gallbladder disease: cholelithiasis and cancer. Gut and liver, 6(2), 172–187. https://doi.org/10.5009/gnl.2012.6.2.172

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Malkanthi Evans1, Najla Guthrie1, Bassem F. El-Khodor2, Brandon Metzger2, and Saradhadevi Varadaharaj2

1 KGK Science, Longdon, ON N6, 5R8, Canada

2 Standard Process Inc, Palmyra, WI 53156, USA

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

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A-F Betafood® Role in Gallbladder Health

• Gallbladder wall thickness may be an indicator of the overall health of the gallbladder

• Wall thickening may be an indication of gastrointestinal and liver concerns

• In this study, 42 healthy adults consumedA-F Betafood® for 12 weeks

• A decrease in gallbladder wall thickness was observed in the A-F Betafood® group

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View the clinical publication at standardprocess.com/af-betafood

Features of A-F Betafood®:• Supports normal processing of dietary fats for

supporting cholesterol metabolism*

• Supports healthy bowel functioning

• Supports bile production in the liver and healthy bile flow in the gallbladder

• Helps maintain healthy levels of fat in the liver

• Excellent source of vitamin A and iodine, and a good source of vitamin B6*

*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.

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Additional InformationAbout Beet (Root) and Swiss Chard (Beet Leaf)

•Beets contain betalains and betaine, which are two phytonutrients that have been linked to various health benefits•Betalains are natural antioxidants found in certain plants including red beets

•Research shows that betain(a major betalain compound) may bind to circulating LDL and protect it against oxidation

Organic SP beet blend (organic swiss chard juice powder, organic beet (root), organic beet (leaf) juice powder)Organic beet (root)Organic carrotOrganic sweet potatoOat flourCalcium lactateRice branMagnesium citrate

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Key Ingredients in A-F Betafood®

Bovine liverBovine prostateNutritional yeastBovine kidneyOrganic alfalfa (aerial parts)Organic flaxseed oilBovine orchic extractBovine liver fat extractd-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E sunflower)Sunflower lecithin

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ACCOUNT INFORMATION ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS

PAYMENT LAST 4 DIGITS OF CREDIT CARD ON FILE EXPIRATION DATE NAME ON CARD

Product # Size SLP Quantity

0800180

Tablets $25.50

0825360

Tablets $48.00