ActivNutrients

Dietary supplement combining vitamins and mineralsAssists the body in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteinsHelps maintain good muscle functionSupports the formation of connective tissueProvides support for good glucose metabolismAssists wound healingHelps in the formation of red blood cellsContributes to the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus by the bodySupports the functions of the thyroid glandHelps in the prevention of deficiencies in pantothenic acid, vitamin E, vitamin B6, riboflavin, thiamine, chromium, biotin, and vitamin B12Provitamin A to help maintain vision, dermal membranes and immune functionsProvitamin A to help develop and maintain night vision, bones and teethContributes to the manufacture and repair of connective tissueIt is a fact that good nutrition is the basis of well-being, and good nutrition generally translates into a healthy immune system stronger and healthier. An important aspect of good nutrition is micronutrition (vitamins and minerals). Micronutrients play a role in converting food into energy; building and repairing tissues and DNA; manufacturing neurotransmitters, hormones, and other modulators in the body; breaking down and detoxifying xenobiotics and medications; and maintaining growth, reproduction, and health. According to research conducted by the USDA and other organizations, the American diet is lacking in micronutrients. In fact, nine out of 10 Americans are deficient in essential micronutrients. Common culprits may include food production and storage techniques, poor food choices, and preparation methods that deplete nutrients. Whatever the cause, the bottom line is that children and adults are not getting enough nutrient-dense foods to meet all of their most basic vitamin and mineral needs. Additionally, the Recommended Intakes (e.g., %DV, DRI, EAR, RDA) are designed to meet the minimum needs of some healthy individuals; they are not designed to meet the needs of all individuals, especially those with chronic illnesses. There are many reasons to choose ActivNutrients: Vitamins and minerals work synergistically and cooperatively when present in appropriate amounts. However, imbalances between micronutrients can disrupt this synergistic relationship, possibly leading to instances of competitive intestinal absorption or a shift at the metabolic/cellular level, which can produce relative excesses and deficiencies. For this reason, the balanced profile of ActivNutrients includes calcium and magnesium, zinc and copper, vitamins C and E, bioactive folate, vitamin B12 and B complex, beta-carotene, and trace minerals. Micronutrients are provided in bioavailable forms so they can be better absorbed and utilized. A complete complement of patented Albion® mineral chelates and complexes is contained in ActivNutrients. Albion is a recognized world leader in mineral amino acid chelate nutrition and manufactures highly bioavailable nutritional mineral forms that are validated by third-party research and clinical studies. Not only does this formula contain natural vitamin E, which has been proven to be up to 100% more bioavailable than synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol, but it also provides mixed tocopherols to more closely approximate how one might consume vitamin E from healthy foods. Folate is provided as folic acid and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF)—the most bioactive form of folate. The form of 5-MTHF in this formula is Quatrefolic®†, which has been shown to have greater stability, solubility, and bioavailability compared to calcium salt forms of 5-MTHF. Vitamins B2 and B6 are also provided in activated forms, and vitamin B12 is provided as methylcobalamin.ActivNutrients provides generous levels of B vitamins, which serve as major coenzymes in glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation, and as cofactors in amino acid and lipid metabolism. The balanced presence of B vitamins in this formula is essential for their cooperative functioning and excellent for those with stressful lifestyles.Antioxidant Protection The broad spectrum of nutrients providing antioxidant activity in the formula includes natural vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, zinc, beta-carotene, and trace minerals. The balance of these provides effective antioxidant function; They often act synergistically to regenerate and maintain constant levels of antioxidant activity both intracellularly and extracellularly. Detoxification Support Xenobiotics, including environmental pollutants and drugs, must undergo biotransformation into molecules that can be easily excreted from the body. The formula contains significant levels of bioavailable riboflavin, niacin, folate, and B12 to support Phase I detoxification, which is necessary to meet the increasing demands posed by xenobiotics and metabolic byproducts. Beta-carotene, vitamin C, tocopherols, selenium, copper, zinc, and manganese are present to protect tissues from reactive intermediates formed between Phase I and Phase II detoxification.