Basic vitamin for overall health

You know, I’m so big on specific nutrition and supplement remedies for the brain tumor that I neglected to mention my underlying vitamin strategy. I use an OTC brand call Life Force Multiple by Source Naturals. It goes WAY beyond a One-a-Day or Centrum.

This is just for basic, overall health. If I’m following the “holistic” route, it’s all about preventing illness and sustaining health and giving yourself a good platform for natural healing should any problems arise.

This topic came up because my sister recently developed a health problem and she wasn’t taking any basic vitamins, so I found an online discount store and sent her a bottle. As far as I know, this type of vitamin is only available at natural health stores and online at discount vitamin shops. I saved about 50% buying it online, even with shipping, so that’s where I’ll get it from now on. Just google on “life force multiple” and check for best prices. Remember that they have “no iron” versions — I, personally, take the versions WITH iron.

Here’s how I found this vitamin. I found a supplement that seemed pretty good but just not strong enough in the B vitamins and it didn’t have herbs in it. So I took a printout of the label to the Vitamin Cottage and compared it to the labels of THOSE vitamins. To me, you learn something about the formulators when you see that they’ve included combinations of herbs with hugely documented medical benefits, or levels that are known to be therapeutic, such as the thousand-percent variations of B12.

I’m very fond of milk thistle for cleansing and strengthening the liver and of turmeric for strengthening and healing the thyroid, and this one not only had that combination but also many antioxidants, CO-Q10, MSM, and others. I do feel an energy and health difference so this is a must-have for me.

Life Force™ Multiple; Source Naturals; 60 tablets
Item Number: SN0765
Bottle Date: Feb 2011
Manufacturer: Source Naturals

Life Force Multiple, the most complete daily formula available, is scientifically Bio-Aligned to deliver essential cellular energy and balance to vital systems and organs. For lifelong support to your brain, skin, eyes, immune, circulatory, antioxidant and energy systems, take Life Force – and join the Wellness Revolution of preventive health care.*

Brain and Nerves

The dramatic correlation between concentration, memory, learning and optimum nutrition is well documented. As the most energy consuming and complex organ in the body, the brain needs proper support for healthy and alert functioning.

Bilberry, Coenzyme Q10, DMAE, Ginkgo Biloba, Grape Seed, alpha-Lipoic Acid, l-Tyrosine, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamins B-1, B-2, B-6, B-12, C and E, Biotin, Choline, Folic Acid, Inositol, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid

Liver

The liver, a built-in metabolic waste disposal plant, cleanses and detoxifies the entire body. It is the major organ of metabolism, regulating blood sugar and converting many vitamins into the active forms the body uses. A healthy functioning liver is critical in today’s increasingly polluted world.

Coenzyme Q10, N-Acetyl Cysteine, alpha-Lipoic Acid, Silymarin, Turmeric, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamins B-2, C and E, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Biotin, Choline, Inositol

Heart and Circulation

The heart is an amazing muscular organ that beats more than 100,000 times a day, promoting vitality and alertness by constantly oxygenating the tissues. This formula includes electrolytes, vitamins, and cardioprotective nutrients vital for healthy heart function and for regulating homocysteine levels.

Bilberry, Coenzyme Q10, Ginkgo Biloba, Grape Seed, Hawthorn, alpha-Lipoic Acid, Calcium, Chromium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamins B-6, B-12, C and E, Beta Carotene, Folic Acid

Immune System

The immune system can be compromised by stress, lack of sleep, poor dietary habits, and lack of exercise. To help you feel your best through all the seasons, this formula contains nutrients that promote a healthy respiratory system and immune function.

Coenzyme Q10, alpha-Lipoic Acid, Turmeric, Zinc, Vitamins A, B-6, C and E

Musculoskeletal System

Bone, muscles, and joints are living tissues that require a continuous supply of nutrients for the rebuilding process. For example, most bone mineral mass is composed of calcium. However, other trace minerals are necessary for proper bone growth. Joints and connective tissue gain support from nutrients needed for collagen synthesis.

Coenzyme Q10, N-Acetyl Cysteine, Grape Seed, MSM, Turmeric, Boron, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamins A, C, D and E

Energy and Metabolism

Every one of our trillions of cells must produce its own ATP, the energy molecule, to support the myriad chemical reactions called “metabolism.” Our body must produce literally pounds of ATP every day. This energy generation process influences how much you weigh, how energetic you feel, even your mood and emotions.

Bioperine®, Coenzyme Q10, alpha-Lipoic Acid, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamins B-1, B-2, B-5, B-6 and B-12, Biotin, Folic Acid, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid

Antioxidant Defense

In an environment inundated with free radicals produced from ultraviolet light, pollution, and food additives, it is more critical than ever to protect the body’s systems with antioxidants.

Bilberry, Coenzyme Q10, N-Acetyl Cysteine, DMAE, Ginkgo Biloba, Grape Seed, Hawthorn, alpha-Lipoic Acid, Silymarin, Turmeric, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamins A, C and E, Beta Carotene

 

 

Life Force Multiple ranked #4 out of 500 multiples in a scientific comparison of 500 multiples, and in the top 5 – the only national brand sold in natural product stores.

• Results documented in The Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements by Lyle MacWilliam, BSc, MSc, FP (3rd ed.), an independent, rigorous scientific analysis of advanced multiples.
• Evaluated by renowned nutritional authorities: Phyllis Balch, CNC; Michael Colgan, Ph.D.; Earl Mindell, Ph.D.; Michael Murray, N.D.; Richard Passwater, Ph.D.; Ray Strand, M.D.; and Julian Whitaker, M.D.
• Assessed on 14 criteria: completeness; potency; bioavailability; bioactivity of vitamin E; cardiac health triad; homocysteine reduction triad; bone health complex; antioxidant triad; glutathione support; metabolic support; bioflavonoid profile; phenolic compound profile; lipotropic factors; and potential toxicities.
• Source Naturals’ success reflects their Bio-Aligned formulation method. Life Force Multiples go deep to the underlying cause of health imbalances by supporting multiple body systems — the brain, eyes, heart, immune, liver and skeletal systems.

 

 

Directions: 2 to 4 tablets daily, with meals. Do not exceed suggested use.

Serving Size: 2 tablets
Servings per container: 30

Each Serving Contains	%DV
Vitamin A (as beta carotene 10,000 IU & palmitate 2,500 IU) 12,500 IU	250%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid & ascorbyl palmitate) 500 mg	840%
Vitamin D-3 (as cholcalciferol) 200 IU	50%
Vitamin E (as vitamin E succinate) 200 IU	670%
Vitamin K 100 mcg	130%
Thiamine (vitamin B-1) 50 mg	3,350%
Riboflavin (vitamin B-2) 50 mg	2,950%
Niacinamide 35 mg & Niacin 15 mg 50 mg	250%
Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl and pyridoxal-5′-phosphate [Coenzymated) 50 mg	2,500%
Folate (as folic acid) 400 mcg	100%
Vitamin B-12 (as methylcobalamin) 200 mcg	3,340%
Biotin 150 mcg	50%
Pantothenic Acid (a calcium D-pantothenate & panthethine) 55 mg	550%
Calcium (as calcium carbonate, maleate, chelate & citrate) 100 mg	10%
Iron (as Ferrochel amino acid chelate) 6 mg	35%
Iodine (from kelp) 100 mcg	70%
Magnesium (as magnesium chelate) 100 mg	25%
Zinc (as zinc citrate & monomethionine [OptiZinc®])15 mg	100%
Selenium (as L-selenomethionine [SelenoPure™] & sodium selenite) 100 mcg	140%
Copper (as copper sebacate) 1 mg	50%
Manganese (as manganese citrate) 3 mg	150%
Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate [Chromate®] & chromium picolinate) 100 mcg	80%
Molybdenum (as molybdenum chelate) 100 mcg	130%
Potassium (as potassium citrate) 50 mg	<2%
N-Acetyl Cysteine 100 mg	**
Milk Thistle Seed Extract Yielding 60 mg Silymarin 72 mg	**
gamma-E Complex 67 mg	**
Choline (as bitartrate) 50 mg	**
Inositol 50 mg	**
alpha-Lipoic Acid & R-Lipoic Acid 40 mg	**
DMAE (as bitartrate) 30 mg	**
Choline (as bitartrate) 50 mg	**
Inositol 50 mg	**
DMAE (as bitartrate) 30 mg	**
Grape Seed Extract (Proanthodyn™) 30 mg	**
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane [OptiMSM™]) 25 mg	**
Hawthorn Berry 4:1 25 mg	**
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine 25 mg	**
Turmeric Rhizome Extract 95% 25 mg	**
Green Tea Extract 25 mg (95% polyphenols, 35% EGGG)	**
Quercetin 25 mg	**
Coenzyme Q10 20 mg	**
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf 24% (50:1 extract) 20 mg	**
Bilberry Standardized Extract 10 mg	**
Tocotrienol Complex (Tocomax) 10 mg	**
Rutin 5 mg	**
Pepper Fruit Extract (Bioperine®) 3 mg	**
Lycopene 3 mg	**
Boron (as amino acid chelate) 2 mg	**
Lutein (FloraGlo) 2 mg	**
Astaxanthin 100 mcg	**