Since 1932, National Enzyme Company (NEC) has been the leader in nutritional enzyme technology. From research
and development to marketing support, NEC provides manufacturers and distributors worldwide with comprehensive enzyme-based dietary supplement services while adhering to strict NSF- and TGA-certified GMPs.


FiberAid™ is a larch arabinogalactan (LAG)-based, premium, soluble prebiotic fiber, manufactured by the Swiss life-science company, Lonza.

When used in a medical context, the term inflammation refers to a localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling and sometimes loss of function. The key feature here is “protective.” Inflammation is designed to protect us against infecting organisms. During inflammation, white blood cells rush to the area to destroy harmful microorganisms and dead cells, preventing the spread of the irritation and permitting the injured tissue to repair itself.

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Q. We are hearing a lot about the benefits of whole foods in the diet. What is the latest information?
Everyday, researchers are finding new links between the environment, diet and health. The challenge is to find ways to protect one’s health in a world bombarded with impurities. In plants, the varieties of color that are found within fruits and vegetables represent and provide important nutrients that help protect the body from the ravaging world around us. There are more than 10,000 known phytonutrients (“plant-based nutrients” with specific pharmacological benefits). Some of the well-known phytonutrients are lycopene in tomatoes and EGCG from green tea. It is no secret that most diets are severely lacking in phytonutrients and other whole nutritious foods. In fact, the traditional western diet is based on animal foods, such as meat and dairy products. This diet does not provide many plant foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains; therefore, the typical western diet has been linked to many of the health issues Americans face today. Even prestigious research institutions, including the National Cancer Institute, are urging Americans to eat more varied, well-balanced diets that are rich in dark, leafy greens. This is due to the multitude of active components (phytonutrients) provided by green foods, fruits and whole grains grown locally, which have been shown in research to play an important role in the healthy maintenance of the human body. †


Founded in 1984 with the goal of harnessing the benefits of microalgae to alleviate malnutrition and promote health, Nutrex Hawaii markets BioAstin®, 100% natural Astaxanthin and Spirulina Pacifica, a uniquely superior Spirulina, with the highest known nutritional content. The newest offerings from the company give shoppers a high-quality multivitamin (supercharged with Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica®) and condition-specific supplements that provide the health benefits of BioAstin®Astaxanthin. These exciting new offerings help to preserve the environment as Nutrex Hawaii's products always do. In fact, it is the first vitamin company to use tree-free and water-free Fiberstone® labels.