No matter whom you are, how healthy you are, and how well you eat
you should be taking a multivitamin. This is not as commonly practiced
as much as it should be, and because of that our body is often unable
to get adequate amounts of certain vitamins and minerals that it needs
to function properly. Now you may be saying well I eat well enough that I
don't really need a multivitamin. Not true and I'll tell you why.
Our
bodies are constantly using vitamins and minerals, in order to help
keep our bodies running efficiently and effectively. These vitamins and
minerals are used at a much faster rate if you workout as well. Most of
these vitamins and minerals can be gotten from eating things like meat,
vegetables, fruit, grains, etc.
However; because of today's soil
quality, and some of the farming practices, our soil has lost a lot of
these nutrients, and therefore our food is not as nutrient filled
anymore. This is can hurt us because a lot of the vitamins and minerals
our bodies cannot or does not store, they are just used as they are
taken in.
When our bodies are unable to get the amount nutrients
they need to keep our bodies running in tip top shape, they begin to go
into a deficiency of that specific vitamin or mineral. When your body
has been deficient in certain vitamins and minerals over a extended
period of time, it is unable to complete some of the functions that it
has to in order to keep your body healthy.
For example, if your
body is deficient in iron your body will start to develop anemia, a
deficiency of vitamin C will cause scurvy, and a deficiency in vitamin A
has been linked to night blindness. For this exact reason the multivitamin was developed in order to make up any lacking vitamins
that we may not have gotten enough of throughout the day. I would
recommend getting a multivitamin that is iron free however; because,
iron that is taken through supplementation can cause constipation.
I
would highly recommend that anybody who has a high or even low activity
level, purchase and start using a multivitamin. This will help to make
sure that you are getting enough of the vitamins and minerals your body
needs on a daily basis, as well as keep you from getting sick.
Primary Benefits of Isotonix® Multivitamin*:
- Supports a healthy immune system
- Contains 100 percent or more of the recommended daily value of essential vitamins and minerals
- Promotes the conversion of food into energy
- Supports a healthy cardiovascular system
- Supports strong bones
- Promotes skin health
- May promote mental clarity
- Helps maintain normal blood pressure
- Supports a healthy thyroid
- Promotes normal healing
- Helps maintain normal metabolic functioning
- Supplements deficiencies in diet
- Promotes healthy growth and repair of tissue
- Helps maintains water and electrolyte balance in the body
- Contains vitamins that support the body’s ability to metabolize fats and carbohydrates and support a healthy body weight
- Provides vitamins and minerals associated with healthy body weight
Key Ingredients Found in in Isotonix® Multivitamin:
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene/Vitamin A pre-cursor): 10,000 IU
Vitamin
A is a fat-soluble vitamin. Sources of vitamin A include organ meats
(such as liver and kidney), egg yolks, butter, carrot juice, squash,
sweet potatoes, spinach, peaches, fortified dairy products and cod liver
oil. Vitamin A is also part of a family of compounds including retinol,
retinal and beta-carotene. Beta-carotene, also known as pro-vitamin A,
can be converted into vitamin A when additional levels are required. All
the body’s tissues need vitamin A for general growth and repair.
Vitamin A helps to promote healthy night vision, support normal bone
growth and support an antioxidant defense and a healthy immune system.*
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): 150 mg
Vitamin
C is found in peppers (sweet, green, red, hot red and green chili),
citrus fruits and brussel sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, collards,
mustard greens, broccoli, spinach, guava, kiwi fruit, currants and
strawberries. Nuts and grains contain small amounts of vitamin C. It is
important to note that cooking destroys vitamin C activity.
Vitamin
C is integral in supporting a healthy immune system, promoting
cardiovascular health, helping to maintain healthy cholesterol levels
and providing an antioxidant defense. The body does not manufacture
vitamin C on its own, nor does it store it. Therefore, vitamin C must be
acquired through diet and supplementation.*
Thiamin (Vitamin B1): 2.6 mg
Thiamin
plays an important role in carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function.
Thiamin is required for a healthy nervous system and assists in the
production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and gamma-aminobutyric
acid (GABA). It is used in the manufacture of hydrochloric acid, and
therefore plays a part in digestion, increases energy and helps promote
mental clarity.*
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5): 20 mg
Pantothenic
acid (B5) is the transfer agent for choline to acetylcholine, which
promotes proper neurotransmitter activity in the brain. Pantothenic acid
is also known as the anti-stress vitamin because it detoxifies brain
tissue, helps relieve physical and emotional stress and plays a very
important role in the secretion of hormones.*
Niacin (Vitamin B3): 40 mg
Niacin
is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for many aspects of health, growth
and reproduction. It is part of the vitamin B complex. Niacin supports
the functioning of the digestive system, skin and nerves. It is also
important for the conversion of food to energy. Niacin (also known as
vitamin B-3) is found in dairy products, poultry, fish, lean meats, nuts
and eggs as well as legumes and enriched breads and cereals.*
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin): 75 mcg
Vitamin
B12 is naturally found in meats, liver, beef, pork, eggs, whole milk,
cheese, whole wheat bread and fish. Vitamin B12 can only be found in
animal products, with small amounts derived from fermented soy products
such as miso and tempeh, and peanuts. It is essential that vegetarians
consume a vitamin B12 supplement to maintain optimal health. Vitamin
B12, when ingested, is stored in the liver and other tissues for later
use. The synthetic form of vitamin B12, cyanocobalamin, is not derived
from either plants or animals and is intrinsic in the maintenance of
normal functioning body cells, especially those of the nervous system
(protecting the sheaths of nerve cells), bone marrow and intestinal
tract. These tissues are the first to exhibit signs of vitamin B12
depletion. Vitamin B12 itself is responsible for maintaining optimum
energy levels as it plays a vital role in the Krebs energy cycle. It is
also a great anti-aging ingredient and helps increase concentration.*
Folic Acid: 400 mcg
Folic
acid is mainly found in fruits and vegetables. Dark leafy greens,
oranges, orange juice, beans and peas are the best sources as well as
Brewer’s yeast, which supplies additional B-vitamins. Folic acid plays a
key role by boosting the benefits of vitamin B12 supplementation. These
two B-vitamins join forces and work together in maintaining normal red
blood cells. Folic acid assists in the normal utilization of amino acids
and proteins as well as promoting the normal construction of the
material for DNA and RNA synthesis. Scientific studies have found that
when working in tandem with folic acid, vitamin B12 is capable of
promoting a healthy cardiovascular and nervous system.*
Riboflavin 5-Phosphate (Vitamin B2): 3 mg
Vitamin
B2 is found in liver, dairy products, dark green vegetables and some
types of seafood. Vitamin B2 serves as a co-enzyme, working with other B
vitamins. It promotes healthy blood and supports both the nervous
system and normal human growth. It supports healthy skin, nails, hair
growth and helps maintain a healthy thyroid. Vitamin B2 plays a crucial
role in turning food into energy as a part of the electron transport
chain, driving cellular energy on the micro-level. Vitamin B2 aids in
the breakdown of fats while functioning as a cofactor or helper in
activating B6 and folic acid. Vitamin B2 is water-soluble and cannot be
stored by the body except in insignificant amounts; thus, it must be
replenished daily. Under some conditions, vitamin B2 can act as an
antioxidant. The riboflavin coenzymes are also important for the
transformation of vitamin B6 and folic acid into their active forms and
for the conversion of tryptophan into niacin.*
Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6): 4 mg
Poultry,
fish, whole grains and bananas are the main dietary sources of vitamin
B6. Vitamin B6 is a co-factor required for protein and amino acid
metabolism and helps maintain proper fluid balance. It also assists in
the maintenance of healthy red and white blood cells. Vitamin B6 is
required for hemoglobin synthesis. It is involved in the synthesis of
neurotransmitters in brain and peripheral nerve cells, it has been
recommended as a nutrient to enhance mental function, specifically mood,
and it supports normal nerve conduction. Some athletic supplements
include vitamin B6 because it promotes the conversion of glycogen to
glucose, for energy in muscle tissue. Vitamin B6, when taken with folic
acid, has been shown to help maintain normal plasma levels of
homocysteine, which promotes optimal cardiovascular health. Vitamin B6
should be administered as a part of a complex of other B-vitamins for
best results.*
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol): 1,000 IU
Regular
sunlight exposure is the main way that most humans get their vitamin D.
Food sources of vitamin D are vitamin D-fortified milk (100 IU per
cup), cod liver oil, and fatty fish such as salmon. Small amounts are
found in egg yolks and liver. Vitamin D promotes the absorption of
calcium and phosphorus and supports the production of several proteins
involved in calcium absorption and storage. Vitamin D works with calcium
to promote hard, strong bones. It works to promote active transport of
calcium out of the osteoblasts into the extra-cellular fluid and in the
kidneys, promotes calcium and phosphate uptake by renal tubules. Vitamin
D also promotes the normal absorption of dietary calcium and phosphate
uptake by the intestinal epithelium. It promotes healthy growth and
repair of tissues, and supports overall skin health.*
Vitamin E (d-alpha-Tocopherol Succinate): 67 IU
The
most valuable sources of dietary vitamin E include vegetable oils,
margarine, nuts, seeds, avocados and wheat germ. Safflower oil contains
large amounts of vitamin E (about two thirds of the RDA in ¼ cup) and
there are trace amounts in corn oil and soybean oil. Vitamin E is
actually a family of related compounds called tocopherols and
tocotrienols. Vitamin E is available in a natural or synthetic form. In
most cases, the natural and synthetic forms are identical except the
natural form of vitamin E is better absorbed and retained in the body.
The natural form of alpha-tocopherol is known as "d-alpha tocopherol."
(The natural form is found in Isotonix® Multivitamin.) The synthetic
"dl-" form is the most common form found in dietary supplements. For
those individuals watching their dietary fat consumption, which is
relatively common in the world of dieting, vitamin E intake is likely to
be low, due to a reduced intake of foods with high fat content.*
The
main health benefit of supplemental vitamin E comes from its
immune-boosting antioxidant activity. It also supports normal healing
and is known to promote cardiovascular health. Vitamin E is one of the
most powerful fat-soluble antioxidants in the body. In turn, vitamin E
protects cell membranes from free radical damage.*
Calcium (Lactate, Phosphate) : 53.8 mg
Calcium
is found in milk, cheese, yogurt, corn tortillas, Chinese cabbage
(Napa), kale and broccoli. Calcium is an essential mineral with a wide
range of biological roles. Calcium exists in bone primarily in the form
of hydroxyapatite (Ca10 (PO4)6 (OH) 2). Hydroxyapatite comprises
approximately 40 percent of the weight of bone. The skeleton has an
obvious structural requisite for calcium. The skeleton also acts as a
storehouse for calcium. Apart from being a major constituent of bones
and teeth, calcium promotes normal muscle contraction, nerve conduction,
cardiovascular health, the production of energy and helps maintain a
healthy immune system.*
A
sufficient daily calcium intake is necessary for maintaining bone
density and maintaining healthy teeth and bones. Calcium has been shown
to reduce the symptoms of PMS in women. When the body does not obtain
enough calcium each day, it draws calcium from the bones causing them to
thin, leading to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is the age-related thinning
of the bones, which can lead to a higher risk of broken hips, ribs,
pelvis and other weakened bones. This is in addition to stooped posture
associated with advanced age, which is caused by an accumulation of
small fractures in the vertebrae.*
The
PTH (parathyroid hormone) regulates the amount of calcium in the blood.
High levels of calcium in the body have been associated with
cardiovascular health in postmenopausal women and maintaining normal
cholesterol levels. Low levels of calcium have been associated with
reduced bone mass and osteoporosis.*
Chromium (Nicotinate): 120 mcg
Chromium
is found naturally in some cereals, meats, poultry, brewer’s yeast,
broccoli, prunes mushrooms, fish and beer. Chromium is an essential
trace mineral that promotes normal glucose metabolism and regulation of
insulin levels, and helps the body maintain of healthy blood levels of
cholesterol and other fats. Chromium combines to form something in the
body called glucose tolerance factor or GTF, which promotes normal
insulin activity in regulating blood sugar levels. Chromium has been
shown to help reduce overall body fat, control hunger and suppress
appetite. Many people in the weight-loss industry view chromium as an
integral mineral in weight maintenance. Chromium may also contribute to
an increase in lean body and muscle mass.*
Copper (Gluconate): 100 mcg
The
richest sources of dietary copper derive from organ meats, seafood,
nuts, seeds, wheat bran cereal, whole grain products and cocoa products.
Copper may have some antioxidant properties and acts as a component of
enzymes in iron metabolism. It is an essential trace mineral. Copper is
needed in normal infant development, iron transport, bone strength,
cholesterol metabolism, myocardial contractility, glucose metabolism,
brain development and immune function.*
Iodine (Potassium Iodide): 150 mg
Iodine
is found in most seafood and in iodized salt. It is a necessary
component of thyroid hormones and helps regulate and maintain a properly
functioning metabolism.*
Magnesium (Carbonate): 25 mg
Foods
rich in magnesium include unpolished grains, nuts and green vegetables.
Green leafy vegetables are potent sources of magnesium because of their
chlorophyll content. Meats, starches and milk are less rich sources of
magnesium. Refined and processed foods are generally quite low in
magnesium. The average daily magnesium intake in the U.S. for males nine
years and older is estimated to be about 323 milligrams; for females
nine years and older, it is estimated to be around 228 milligrams.
Magnesium
is a component of the mineralized part of bone and is necessary for the
metabolism of potassium and calcium in adults. It helps maintain normal
levels of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, adrenaline and insulin. It is
also important for the mobilization of calcium, transporting it inside
the cell for further utilization. It plays a key role in the functioning
of muscle and nervous tissue. Magnesium is necessary for the synthesis
of all proteins, nucleic acids, nucleotides, cyclic adenosine
monophosphate, lipids and carbohydrates.*
Magnesium
is required for release of energy and it promotes the normal regulation
of body temperature and proper nerve function, it helps the body handle
stress, and it promotes a healthy metabolism. Magnesium works together
with calcium to promote the normal regulation of the heart and blood
pressure. Importantly, magnesium is also required by the body to build
healthy bones and teeth, and promotes proper muscle development. It
works together with calcium and vitamin D to help keep bones strong.
Magnesium also promotes cardiovascular health by supporting normal
platelet activity and helping to maintain normal cholesterol levels.*
Manganese (Gluconate): 2 mg
Manganese
is a mineral found in large quantities in both plant and animal matter.
The most valuable dietary sources of manganese include whole grains,
nuts, leafy vegetables and teas. Manganese is concentrated in the bran
of grains, which is often removed during processing. There are several
forms of supplementary manganese including manganese gluconate,
manganese sulfate, manganese ascorbate, and manganese amino acid
chelates.
Only
trace amounts of this element can be found in human tissue. Manganese
is predominantly stored in the bones, liver, kidney and pancreas. It
supports the normal formation of connective tissue, bones,
blood-clotting factors and sex hormones. It promotes normal fat and
carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption and blood sugar regulation.
Manganese also promotes normal brain and nerve function.*
Potassium (Bicarbonate): 108 mg
Foods
rich in potassium include fresh vegetables and fruits such as bananas,
oranges, cantaloupe, avocado, raw spinach, cabbage and celery. Potassium
is an essential macromineral that helps to keep fluid balance. It also
plays a role in a wide variety of biochemical and physiological
processes. Among other things, it supports normal nerve impulses,
cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle contractions, energy production,
synthesis of nucleic acids, and helps maintain intracellular tonicity
and normal blood pressure. Potassium promotes normal muscle relaxation
and insulin release. It also promotes glycogen and protein synthesis.
Potassium is an electrolyte that promotes proper heartbeat. Potassium is
important in releasing energy from protein, fat, and carbohydrates
during metabolism.*
Potassium
also helps regulate water balance and assists recuperative powers.
Potassium supports the normal elimination of wastes. Potassium promotes
normal healing and generally contributes to a sense of well-being.
Potassium is stored in the muscles.*
Selenium (Amino Acid Chelate): 55 mcg
The
best dietary sources of selenium include nuts, unrefined grains, brown
rice, wheat germ, and seafood. In the body, selenium functions as part
of an antioxidant enzyme called glutathione peroxidase as well as
promoting normal growth and proper usage of iodine in thyroid
functioning. Selenium also supports the antioxidant effect of vitamin E
and is often added to vitamin E supplements. As part of the antioxidant,
glutathione peroxidase, selenium plays a direct role in the body’s
ability to protect cells from damage by free radicals.*
Silicon (Dioxide): 13.2 mg
The
richest sources of silicon are cereal products and unrefined grains
with high fiber content. Most of the silicon in the body is located in
connective tissues, bone, tendons, the trachea, the aorta, skin, hair
and nails.
Zinc (Lactate): 7.5 mg
Zinc
is largely found in fortified cereals, red meats, eggs, poultry and
certain seafood including oysters. It is a component of multiple enzymes
and proteins. It is also involved in the regulation of gene expression.
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that has functions in approximately
300 different enzyme reactions. Thus, zinc plays a part in almost all
biochemical pathways and physiological processes. More than 90 percent
of the body’s zinc is stored in the bones and muscles, but zinc is also
found in virtually all body tissues. It has been claimed that zinc
supports normal healing and the immune system, promotes a healthy
prostate gland and supports healthy sperm quality. Because zinc is
involved in such a great number of enzymatic processes it has been found
to support a large range of functions including digestion, energy
production, growth, cellular repair, collagen synthesis, bone strength,
cognitive function and carbohydrate metabolism.*
Iron Phosphate† (SunActive Fe™)‡: 15 mg
Iron
is mainly found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, beans, peas, fortified
bread and grain products such as cereal (non-heme iron sources). Beef,
liver, organ meats and poultry comprise the heme iron sources. The heme
iron sources are more absorbable than the non-heme type of iron. Iron is
an essential mineral. It is a component of hemoglobin, the protein that
carries oxygen in the blood, and myoglobin, another protein that
carries oxygen in muscle tissue. Iron is required in red blood cell
formation.*
Iron
plays a part in many imperative biochemical pathways and enzyme systems
including those involved with energy metabolism, neurotransmitter
production (serotonin and dopamine), collagen formation and immune
system function. Young children, adult men and elderly women probably do
not require supplemental iron in their diets and should consult their
physician before taking iron supplements (due to the risk of excessive
iron). Iron has been found to promote normal oxygen transport, thus
improving exercise capacity, stimulate the immune system, increase
energy levels and promote normal production of neurotransmitters and
collagen.
†Found only in nutraMetrix Isotonix Multivitamin with Iron
‡SunActive Fe™ is a registered trademark of Taiyo International, Inc.
Biotin (Vitamin B7): 300 mcg
Biotin
can be found in food sources, such as egg yolks, peanuts, beef liver,
milk (10 mcg/cup), cereals, almonds and Brewer’s yeast. Biotin is used
in healthy cell growth, the production of fatty acids, metabolism of
fats and amino acids. It plays a role in the Citric acid cycle, which is
the process in which biochemical energy is generated during aerobic
respiration. Biotin not only assists in various metabolic chemical
conversions but also helps to transfer carbon dioxide. Biotin is also
helpful in maintaining a steady blood sugar level. Biotin is often
recommended for strengthening hair and nails.
