written by Dr. Gary Farr Last Updated 26 February 2002
Proprietary blend: Bovine liver, porcine stomach, calcium lactate, soy (bean), bovine spleen, ovine spleen, defatted wheat (germ), potassium para-aminobenzoate, bovine brain, and ascorbic acid. Other ingredients: Gelatin, niacinamide, water, pyridoxine hydrochloride, and natural colors. Sold to health care professionals. Suggested use: 1 capsule per day, or as directed.
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