Podcasts about Pantothenic acid

Tired of over the counter allergy medications taking forever to kick in? Concerned about the side effects and the link between long term use and dementia? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared interviews Jamie Cotter from WishGarden Herbs about their Kick-Ass Allergy formulas (yes that's really the name of the products!) that provide fast acting relief of seasonal allergy symptoms like runny nose, itchy eyes, and sinus congestion. You'll learn about the herbs in these formulas and why they work so well, and so fast. You'll also learn how you can address the root cause of seasonal allergies and how Jared was able to eliminate his seasonal hay fever for good!Products:WishGarden Kick-Ass AllergyWishGarden Kick-Ass Allergy + SinusQuercetinVital C ImmunityPantothenic Acid10 Day Results Lean & Clean Total Body CleanseLife Seasons Puri-TAdditional Information:The Master Cleanse - Stanley BurroughsBe Healthy Utah discount code: vitality40BeHealtyUtah.comVibrant Living Wellness ConferenceVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalityradio and @vitalitynutritionbountiful on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Please also join us on the Dearly Discarded Podcast with Jared St. Clair.Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

It's a pretty common understanding that B vitamins are an important nutrient we all need, but do you ever wonder what each B vitamin does for you? Do you wonder which one you should take or if you should be taking a B-Complex? On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared explains the role of each of the B vitamins and answers those questions. You'll learn about methylation, MTHFR, and why the form of your B vitamins matter and also about a very specific B vitamin almost nobody knows about! Products MentionedAdditional Information:#329: MTHFR Mutations, Methylated B Vitamins, Folic Acid vs. Methylfolate and more with Carrie Pattison#346: The Ultimate Vitality Multi - What Makes It the Ultimate Multivitamin for YouBe Healthy UtahBe Healthy Utah discount code: vitality40Visit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalityradio and @vitalitynutritionbountiful on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Please also join us on the Dearly Discarded Podcast with Jared St. Clair.Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/eyK0t09vkco   The FDA and Mason Vitamins Inc. are recalling Healthy Sense Daily Multiple with Iron and People's Choice Women's Daily Vitamins with Iron.  The amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Pantothenic Acid are misstated on the label.  The affected lots are 25807G for Healthy Sense and the same number preceded by A through D for People's Choice.  These vits were sold nationwide at Bargain Barn, 99 Cents Only, Fruth Pharmacy, Joe V's Smart Shop, Rose's Discount Stores, Rex Discount Pharmacy, Star Discount Pharmacy, Propst Discount Pharmacy, and Dollar Tree stores.  If you bought one of these vitamins, don't consume them and return the product to the place of purchase.  For more information, call Mason customer care at 1-888-860-8376.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mason-vitamins-inc-voluntary-recalls-healthy-sense-daily-multiple-iron-tablets-and-peoples-choice   #mason #vitamins #healthysense #peopleschoice #mislabeling #recall mason, vitamins, healthysense, peopleschoice, mislabeling, recall

Reports of persistent fear and anxiety in people have increased significantly over the last year. With so much uncertainty in the world, it can be easy to get wrapped up in negative thoughts and allow fear to take over. In this week's episode we will discuss how to get a grip on fear and anxiety with a special guest, Pastor Rusty Brady, and we will go over some supplements that may help you deal with stress and anxiety better. We will also give you some information on one of our new products, Immuno Complete, that contains quercetin, vitamin D, vitamin C, n-acetyl cysteine, and zinc all in one formula. You can also find the link to Pastor Brady's church below. Products Mentioned in Today's Show L-Theanine - L-theanine, a unique amino acid compound found in green tea, is noted for its calming benefits.† Studies show it can stimulate alpha brain wave activity and promote relaxation without drowsiness.† Pantothenic Acid Complex - This formula contains Cordyceps, Rhodiola Extract, Eleuthero Extract, and Pantothenic Acid to help support adrenal function. Immuno Complete - A balanced blend of flavonoids and crucial vitamins and minerals that provide safe, long-term immune support for all populations without overstimulating the immune system. You can also listen to Getting a Grip on Fear and Anxiety on our YouTube channel here. You can visit Pastor Brady's website here.

Blood sugar imbalances are incredibly common, and can affect your body and mind in a variety of ways. Untreated blood sugar imbalances can even contribute to the development of conditions like diabetes and PCOS. Fortunately there are many things you can do to help support blood sugar balance, including diet and lifestyle changes like low-carb diets and exercise, as well as some supplements that may help. In this week's show we discuss the blood sugar rollercoaster and how it may be affecting your health, and we also offer some tips on how to help get it balanced again. Products Mentioned in Today's Show Pantothenic Acid Complex - This formula contains Cordyceps, Rhodiola Extract, Eleuthero Extract, and Pantothenic Acid to help support adrenal function. Berberine - Berberine belongs to a class of naturally occurring alkaloids found in the roots, rhizomes, and stem bark of a number of plant species. Studies with berberine in people with diabetes show that it exerts multiple beneficial effects on glucose and lipid metabolism.† Derived berberine is provided as berberine hydrochloride, the best studied form. Active Chromium - Active Chromium is a patented, niacin-bound form of the essential mineral chromium shown to efficiently support blood sugar and lipid metabolism.† You can also listen to The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster on our YouTube channel here.

Brittany:Terrible Amazon laying out chair that I love and hate.Air FryerInflatable Hot tubMini FridgeLoungewear (oversized boyfriend t shirts from Aerie, Bicycle shorts for working out and leisure (Liked the target brand) and fabletics leggings (squat proof)The Ordinary Products (Buffet, Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid)Hair Products - Vegamour Gro Serum, Kristin Essie Scalp Purifying Micellar ShampooGroceries - Jimmy Deans Eggwich breakfast sandwichVideo Game - Last of Us Part 2Tiffany:10. That same Amazon laying out chair that Brittany got that I love/hate9. Air fryer: this is mine, don’t buy it! (I tell you why on the show.)8. Fancy cheap kabuki brush7. Pineapple corer (on multiple recommendations)6. Gotta listen!5. Pantothenic Acid, B-3, listen in to find out WHY4. Still gotta listen!3. Fabletics lounge bras (bought one after being sold out forever, told a friend about it, manifested it in black, it’s on its way)…if you ask nicely on IG, I’ll link you . ;)2. White Fragility: Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism1. The buy to beat them all…go listen!

Orang sakit lambung itu kembali lagi seperti bayi. Bayi dikasih makan pisang waktu kecil karena buah ini mudah dicerna oleh usus. Obat orang sakit lambung itu adalah pisang. Begitu sakit, makanlah pisang. Pisang yang bagus adalah jenis pisang Awak! Kandungan vitamin dan mineral lebih dari cukup untuk membangun stamina. Kandungan vitamin dan mineral antara lain: 1. Kandungan vitamin pisang 2. Vitamin A sebesar 144 IU 3. Vitamin C sebesar 19,6 mg 4. Folate (penting selama hamil) sebesar 45 mcg 5. Vitamin B6 sebesar 82 mcg 6. Niacin sebesar 1,49 mg 7. Pantothenic Acid sebesar 31 mg 8. Vitamin E sebesar 22 IU 9. Kandungan mineral dalam pisang 10. Potassium sebesar 806 mg 11. Magnesium sebesar 61 mg 12. Phosphorus sebesar 50 mg 13. Calcium sebesar 11 mg 14. Iron sebesar 58 mg Pisang awak sangat banyak sekali manfaatnya. Makan pisang awak tiap hari akan membantu pencernaan dan terhindar dari penyakit lambung. Nggak ada salahnya menjaga pencernaar dengan baik, melalui menu sehat, dan biaya yang sedikit. Sayangi lambung kita dari sekarang!

With so much fear affecting people around the world right now, and constant negative news and social media updates, it can be easy to be caught up in it and forget how to be positive and joyful. While you can't choose your circumstances, you can choose how you react to them. Focusing on the things that make you happy can help you deal with any anxiety you may be experiencing. In this week's episode we'll discuss escaping fear and finding joy. We'll discuss why it's important to focus on the positive, and some steps you can take that may help make your anxiety and this current public health situation, and any other stressful situation, a little easier to deal with. Products Mentioned in Today's Show EZ Relax - Some of nature’s greatest stress management ingredients were combined to create a uniquely effective combination. Formulated with Ashwagandha, valerian extract, L-theanine, and GABA. Pantothenic Acid Complex - This formula contains Cordyceps, Rhodiola Extract, Eleuthero Extract, and Pantothenic Acid to help support adrenal function. The ability of the adrenal gland to respond to physiological stress is supported by botanicals with recognized adaptogenic properties. Eleuthero and rhodiola act on neurotransmitter function, the central nervous system, and cardiovascular function to help the body adjust appropriately when faced with biological, physical, or chemical challenges.† Cordyceps mushroom, known for its revitalizing effects, and pantothenic acid, a B vitamin required for adrenal hormone formation, are also included.† You can also listen to Escaping Fear and Finding Joy on our YouTube channel here.

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This week it's back to vitamins with Pantothenic Acid.  The girls are breaking down the usual: what it does, why you need it, where to get it, and more!

With mental health disorders like anxiety, depression and OCD being diagnosed more often, many people have turned to therapy, prescription medications, diet changes, and relaxation techniques to try to ease some of their symptoms. However, everyone is different and the same treatment does not work for everyone. If you are overwhelmed by OCD, anxiety, or depression, then adding a supplement regimen to your daily habits, along with some lifestyle changes, may help ease some of the symptoms. In this week's episode, we discuss some natural approaches you can take to help give you peace of mind and a better mood. Products Mentioned in Today's Show EZ Relax - We’ve teamed nature’s greatest stress management ingredients to create a uniquely effective combination. Formulated with Ashwagandha, valerian extract, L-theanine, and GABA. Pantothenic Acid Complex - This formula contains Cordyceps, Rhodiola Extract, Eleuthero Extract, and Pantothenic Acid to help support adrenal function. The ability of the adrenal gland to respond to physiological stress is supported by botanicals with recognized adaptogenic properties. Eleuthero and rhodiola act on neurotransmitter function, the central nervous system, and cardiovascular function to help the body adjust appropriately when faced with biological, physical, or chemical challenges.† Stress Response - A comprehensive formula of nutrients and botanicals with demonstrated and unique neurosupportive effects creates a robust and multifactorial approach to support daily brain health and function.† The brain’s complex metabolism requires many different nutrients for optimum cellular communication and a balanced response to stress. Excessive or chronic release of adrenaline and cortisol, accumulated effects of environmental exposures, and oxygenation can affect the brain with an impact on mental alertness, memory, and other functions. You can also listen to Overwhelmed By OCD, Anxiety, or Depression? on our YouTube channel here.

On this week's episode of The People's Scientist podcast, I continue the Vitamin Miniseries and cover vitamin B5 (AKA: Pantothenic Acid). This obscure vitamin is less characterized versus other vitamins. We understand the importance of this vitamin in studies where vitamin B5 was eliminated from the diet of individuals. Vitamin B5 is important for mental health, energy, gastrointestinal health, skin health, and much more. Tune in for more details! IG: Dr.SCaligiuriFB: ThePeoplesScientistTwitter: DrSCaligiuriLinkedIn: Dr. Stephanie CaligiuriTikTok: Dr.SCaligiuri See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This time of year can be exhausting with all the stress of the holidays, not to mention the increase in colds and flus. Many of our patients have been asking what they could do to boost their energy levels, so we wanted to do a show to discuss what you could take to help you enjoy extra energy naturally for Christmas and the rest of the holiday season. Some natural ways to help increase energy levels include: Getting at least seven hours of sleep each nightTaking a B12 supplementEat less sugar and refined carbohydratesExercise several times a weekDrink plenty of water each dayConsider taking a nap in the afternoon Products Mentioned in Today's Show Immune Essentials - Immune Essentials supports immune health with a blend of highly researched and effectively concentrated mushroom extracts combined with the polyphenol nutrient support of green tea.† This formula provides beta 1,3/1,6 d-glucan and a range of bioactive compounds that have been shown to potentiate immune response.† Grown in the USA under rigidly controlled conditions, these mushroom extracts are made with 100% certified organic ingredients.Pantothenic Acid Complex - This formula contains Cordyceps, Rhodiola Extract, Eleuthero Extract, and Pantothenic Acid to help support adrenal function. Eleuthero and rhodiola act on neurotransmitter function, the central nervous system, and cardiovascular function to help the body adjust appropriately when faced with biological, physical, or chemical challenges.† Cordyceps mushroom, known for its revitalizing effects, and pantothenic acid, a B vitamin required for adrenal hormone formation, are also included.† You can also listen to Enjoy Extra Energy Naturally on our YouTube channel here.

This is part 2 of the pantothenic acid Mastering Nutrition podcast. Pantothenate is also known as vitamin B5! It supports your mood, mental health, skin clarity, energy, sleep, and comfort. Alex Leaf and I team up again, this time to how to get B5 from foods and supplements, and how to know when you’re getting enough. When you aren’t getting enough, you may suffer from fatigue, apathy, discomfort, uneasiness, or pain. You may get numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. You may get depressed, quarrelsome, childish, or want to spend all day in bed. Your pulse may get higher than you’d expect after minor exertion. Your sleep gets trashed. You get muscle cramps and abdominal cramps, you fart more, and when things get real bad you might throw up. The best test for measuring B5 status is urinary pantothenic acid. Currently, the only place I know where to get this is the Great Plains OAT test. Hopefully someone will offer it as a standalone. Blood tests are not very useful.

There are 18 different B Vitamins, and they have a major influence on your health. But last week, we only covered three! So the saga continues... In this episode, we talk about --Why Vitamins should not be taken for granted as they are the building blocks for getting well and having optimal performance. --How you need a daily supply of water soluble vitamins like Vitamin B and Vitamin C. --The reason that Vitamin B-4 (Adenine) isn't often covered in discussions of Vitamin B, but is often in need of supplementation. And the role Adenine plays in healing damage to the heart, improving the immune system, and boosting function of memory and the brain. --How Adenine supplementation helps with Fibromyalgia, cardiac arrhythmia, chronic constipation, diabetes, infections, and Armenia. And how Dr. Prather says Adenine is absolutely critical for almost every Parkinson's Disease patient, as well as patients with Alzheimer's Disease. --The importance of Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid) supplementation for the adrenal glands. And how Vitamin B-5 is known as the anti-stress, anti-anxiety, and anti-depression vitamin. --Why almost everyone with neuropathy in the feet needs Vitamin B-5 supplementation. And why The Prather Practice gets "really good results" in getting neuropathy under control. --The three populations most at risk for Vitamin B deficiencies: children, pregnant women, and the elderly. And the way Vitamin B-5 supplementation can help the elderly with coordination and balance issues to avoid falls. --The big difference Vitamin B-5 can make for acne and skin irritation issues. --How Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine) is helpful for almost everybody with carpal tunnel syndrome. Plus, how Vitamin B-6 helps with sciatica, eczema, psoriasis, dandruff, oily face, kidney stones, and PMS. --Why cracks of the lips and tongue indicate Vitamin B-6 deficiency. And why Vitamin B-6 is "extremely helpful" for learning disorders, dyslexia, and autism. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com  

Should I eat beef? Where I grew up, beef was on the menu at least four days a week. My Dad worked for my grandpa and grandma on the farm, so we had a lot of beef. Besides having access to a lot of beef, we ate it for the nutritious benefits you can only find in a few other foods. Here is a look at the nutritional value of 1 serving (3 oz) (85g) of 90% lean/10% fat ground beef, cooked, loaf, or baked. Calorie Information: Calories 182 (762 kJ) 9% Carbohydrate 0.2 (0.8 kJ) Fat 85.1 (356 kJ)   Protein 96.6 (404 kJ)  Alcohol 0.0 (0.0 kJ) Protein: Protein 22.6g 45% Vitamins: Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)0.3mg2%Vitamin K0.9mcg1%Thiamin 0.0mg2%Riboflavin 0.1mg9%Niacin 4.4mg 22%Vitamin B60.3mg15%Folate 5.1mcg 1%Vitamin B12 2.1mcg 35% (B12, comes from red meat, dairy, and eggs.) Pantothenic Acid 0.5mg 5%Choline 73.0mg Betaine 6.1mg Fats: Total Fat 9.4g 15%Saturated Fat 3.7g 19%Monounsaturated Fat 4.0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Total trans fatty acids 0.6g Total trans-monoenoic fatty acids~  Trans-polyenoic fatty acids~ Omega-3 fatty acids 34.8mgOmega-6 fatty acids 263mg Minerals: Calcium 11.1mg 1%Iron 2.5mg 14%Magnesium 17.9mg 4%Phosphorus 164mg 16%Potassium 255mg 7%Sodium 51.8mg 2%Zinc 5.7mg 38%Copper 0.1mg 3%Manganese 0.0mg 0%Selenium 18.4mcg 26% Beef also contains creatine which induces the body to create testosterone, so boys grow to be men. I am a man. Now, I didn't give you this list so you could skim through it. Really take a look and see everything beef has to offer your body. People get so scared when they see the fats listed, but our bodies need animal fats. Like anything use moderation and get beef that is at least 80% lean. When cooking ground hamburger, drain the grease from the pan to eliminate even more fat. Fat adds flavor, which is why people around the world still love a hamburger. Do you think a big juicy burger would taste the same unless it had a little fat in it? The answer is, no, it wouldn't. Now if you prefer a steak over hamburger, by all means eat that. The key is to include quality lean beef in your weekly meal planning. I am 5'10 weigh 130 lbs. and have been eating beef at least three times a week for my entire life. Did I just give my weight? Yes, I did. Why? Because I want you to understand that you don't have to be afraid of food. Our bodies can do amazing things, but we have to be smart. When you eat healthily and use good judgment your body will take care of the rest. Bad Choices Include Eating These Types of Foods: SugarProcessed foodsDeep-fried foodChipsHigh saturated fatty foodsFast food Alright, I know I didn't make friends with that list, but the truth hurts sometimes. If you don't want a sunburn, put on sunscreen, the same as, if you don't want to have weight or health issues eat healthily. I don't think I can put it any simpler. Healthy Choices Include Eating These Types of Foods: Fresh veggiesLean beef, pork, fish, chicken, lamb and other types of meat.Fresh fruitFresh, fresh, fresh or homemade. Beef is not the culprit when it comes to gaining weight or having your cholestrial high. Over eating is the biggest reason people struggle and then it's sugar. It's okay to enjoy your food. All of these diets that take out beef or other meats are ridiculous, in my opinion. Yes, I think we can all benefit from fasting a specific type of food, but not remove it permanently unless we are talking about garbage foods. So that's it. Beef, It Should Be for Dinner! -Heather Earles If you ever wonder why boys are losing muscle mass, then take a look at this article and the health risks of eating soy. https://heatherearles.com/soy/

Pantothenic acid is vitamin B5. You use it to make coenzyme A, a molecule that is central to energy metabolism, most famous for forming acetyl CoA, which lies at the intersection of all anabolic (building up) and catabolic (breaking down) reactions. Alex Leaf and I team up again, this time to tackle B5. This is what happens when you don’t have enough: You get fatigue apathy, discomfort, uneasiness, or pain. You get numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. You may get depressed, quarrelsome, childish, or want to spend all day in bed. Your pulse gets higher than you’d expect after minor exertion. Your sleep gets trashed. You get muscle cramps and abdominal cramps, you fart more, and when things get real bad you might throw up. Much of this can be explained by pantothenic acid’s role in working all of this magic: We use it break down fat, protein, and carbohydrate for energy. We use it to synthesize fatty acids, ketones, and cholesterol. We use it to synthesize all of the steroid hormones, including the sex hormones, the glucocorticoids that regulate blood sugar, and the mineralcorticoids that regulate electrolyte balance and blood pressure. We use it to regulate our use of iron properly, including preventing its accumulation in the brain, where it can cause neurological damage. We use it to make melatonin, which tells our body it’s time to sleep. We use it to make acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in learning, memory, and cognitive performance during periods of sustained, focused attention. We use it to make mucin, which lubricates the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, vagina, penis, and internal organs. We use it to regulate the fasting/feeding cycle by flipping on the genes for autophagy during fasting and flipping on the genes for repair and antioxidant defense during feeding. We use it for quite a few other things too, like the detoxification of some drugs; the synthesis of hemoglobin to prevent anemia; switching on the urea cycle to help us burn protein for energy cleanly; using folate to synthesize DNA, all the major vitamin-derived carriers in the system of energy metabolism, and glycine, an amino acid that acts as a calming, sleep-promoting neurotransmitter, stabilizes blood sugar, and supports collagen synthesis to make your bones strong and your skin smooth. Burning fat only requires 20% more B5 than burning carbs, which is small compared to how these macros affect riboflavin requirements, However, under conditions of stress you can burn carbohydrate without any B5 at all and you cannot do that with fat. In mice with severe deficiencies of coenzyme A, ketogenic diets dramatically worsen the neurological effects of deficiency. Although pantothenic acid is named for its presence everywhere and in everything using the Greek word “pantos,” and the common dogma is that no one is deficient, Alex and I make the case in this two-part podcast that suboptimal pantothenic acid status might just be the norm. And the crazy thing? Official recommendations suggest we only need about 5 milligrams per day. In the podcast we discuss why some people might need GRAMS per day. Plus, why the FOOD forms might be superior to anything you can get in any supplements on the market. In part 2, to be released on July 5, we’ll cover how to get pantothenic acid in foods, blood tests, and supplements. This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, "living" collagen, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of their products, go to https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ancestral In this episode you will find all of the following and more: 00:37 Cliff Notes 14:02 Symptoms of experimentally induced pantothenic acid deficiency 15:57 It is thought that pantothenic acid deficiency doesn’t occur naturally. 18:59 Experiments inducing pantothenic acid deficiency 26:06 Signs and symptoms of suboptimal pantothenic acid status 26:54 Is there pantothenic acid toxicity? 30:52 Hypothetical problems of taking high doses of pantothenic acid 31:53 What pantothenic acid is 35:28 Comparisons to niacin and riboflavin 37:14 Roles of coenzyme A 46:02 Roles of 4’-phosphopantetheine 48:12 Burning fat requires 20% more vitamin B5 than burning carbohydrate; and why in the context of severe deficiency of B5 or impairment in the metabolism of B5 a high-fat diet could have devastating consequences. 53:09 The importance of the ratio of acetyl-CoA to free CoA in regulating many metabolic pathways 01:01:02 There are metabolic disorders, such as fatty acid oxidation disorders, that compromise the pool of coenzyme A. 01:03:03 Synthesis of coenzyme A 01:06:47 How coenzyme A synthesis is regulated 01:11:38 Degradation of coenzyme A 01:15:44 The physiology of pantothenic acid absorption 01:25:29 A 2015 paper showed that 4’-phosphopantetheine can cross cell membranes via passive diffusion. 01:29:00 The physiology of pantothenic acid transport in the blood 01:32:11 Cellular uptake of pantothenic acid from the blood 01:33:21 Tissue distribution of pantothenic acid 01:36:00 There may be a particularly high need for pantothenic acid in adolescence. 01:37:01 Mothers actively transfer pantothenic acid to their fetuses and into their milk at their own expense. 01:39:29 Pharmacokinetics of supplementation 01:48:20 A case for why food is superior to supplements for vitamin B5 01:52:41 Inborn errors of coenzyme A metabolism include pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN).

The holidays are here and boy are they fun! Some people think it's the most wonderful time of the year and I [Ginney] am one of those people. After all these years, I don't even TRY to kid myself that I am not going to enjoy my favorite holiday treats this time of year.  Oh, yes, I could demonize my favorite Queen Anne Chocolate Covered Maraschino Cherries or psyche myself out about the extra glass of really yummy red wine I will drink this Thanksgiving but I am not going to do that. What I am going to do is have LOTS of ReAline on hand and detox as I go.  That's right - instead of waiting for some crazy fad detox diet to start on January 1st, I am building my detox program the safe, healthy way every day the holidays are here so I can enjoy my favorite time of year and feel good in my body as well!. ReAline was the second formula that  Dr. Dean worked on after the RnA Drops. The current formula contains: Vitamin B1 (thiamine from Saccharomyces Boulardi) (natural source) – 4mg Vitamin B2 ( as Riboflavin 5 phosphate) – 4 mg Niacin (from Saccharomyces Cells) - 10 mg Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine 5 phosphate – 4 mg Folic acid (as Quatrefolic®) – 200 mcg Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) – 250 mcg Biotin (from Saccharomyces Cells) - 50 mcg L-Methionine (natural source) – 500mg L-Taurine (natural source) – 200mg Pantothenic Acid (from Saccharomyces Cells) - 6 mg ReAline is a specific formula that provides the perfect building blocks to enhance and assist the body in detoxifying chemicals and heavy metals. Instead of forcing the body with purges or IV chelation, ReAline has l-methionine, which is the building block for glutathione, the body's most important antioxidant. That way the body can detox when it wants to not when it’s forced to. L-methionine and l-taurine are sulfur amino acids, which help with the liver's sulfation detox pathways. The B vitamins work synergistically with magnesium and methionine. All four are methylated to help with liver methylated detoxification pathways to help break down toxic homocysteine. The introduction of methylated B’s became even more important as the MTHFR gene mutations were identified. Betaine HCL is also a methylated compound. Dr. Dean contends that gene mutations are expressed partly because of magnesium and other nutrient deficiencies. The B vitamins are essential to support our neurological health. This became even more obvious when we found deficient B12, B6, and folate in the autism spectrum and also in the elderly. But there is much more to them. They are cofactors in thousands of biochemical processes. The B vitamins work together; they help cells burn fats and glucose for energy, they promote cell growth and division, maintain healthy skin and muscle tone, support and increase the rate of metabolism, enhance immune and nervous system function, which includes easing stress and improving mood probably triggered by an increased production of serotonin. Their ability to help reduce anxiety, depression and PMS is enhanced with the use of magnesium. Methionine has 4 major roles in the ReAline formula. Methionine is a building block in the manufacture of all our proteins including: structural, contractile, blood proteins, antibodies, hormones, and enzymes. It is a methyl donor, needed for the production of neurotransmitters; a sulfur donor; and a precursor in the synthesis of other amino acids. Methionine has the ability to inhibit toxic metals from crossing the blood-brain barrier. Methionine is a critical component of tissue development, growth and tissue repair for all humans at any age. Taurine is a precursor to GABA; reduces elevated levels of cortisol in the body; helps burn fat; improves insulin sensitivity; increases testosterone production; acts as an antioxidant; enhances heart and brain function and improves sleep. It also lends sulfur molecules to the liver for its sulfation detox pathways. We hope that you take the appropriate steps to make good food and drink choices over the holidays. I know I will, and, I am keeping my ReAline close by to be a practical support to my body’s natural detoxification processes should I 'overindulge'.

The holidays are here and boy are they fun! Some people think it's the most wonderful time of the year and I [Ginney] am one of those people. After all these years, I don't even TRY to kid myself that I am not going to enjoy my favorite holiday treats this time of year.  Oh, yes, I could demonize my favorite Queen Anne Chocolate Covered Maraschino Cherries or psyche myself out about the extra glass of really yummy red wine I will drink this Thanksgiving but I am not going to do that. What I am going to do is have LOTS of ReAline on hand and detox as I go.  That's right - instead of waiting for some crazy fad detox diet to start on January 1st, I am building my detox program the safe, healthy way every day the holidays are here so I can enjoy my favorite time of year and feel good in my body as well!. ReAline was the second formula that  Dr. Dean worked on after the RnA Drops. The current formula contains: Vitamin B1 (thiamine from Saccharomyces Boulardi) (natural source) – 4mg Vitamin B2 ( as Riboflavin 5 phosphate) – 4 mg Niacin (from Saccharomyces Cells) - 10 mg Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine 5 phosphate – 4 mg Folic acid (as Quatrefolic®) – 200 mcg Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) – 250 mcg Biotin (from Saccharomyces Cells) - 50 mcg L-Methionine (natural source) – 500mg L-Taurine (natural source) – 200mg Pantothenic Acid (from Saccharomyces Cells) - 6 mg ReAline is a specific formula that provides the perfect building blocks to enhance and assist the body in detoxifying chemicals and heavy metals. Instead of forcing the body with purges or IV chelation, ReAline has l-methionine, which is the building block for glutathione, the body's most important antioxidant. That way the body can detox when it wants to not when it’s forced to. L-methionine and l-taurine are sulfur amino acids, which help with the liver's sulfation detox pathways. The B vitamins work synergistically with magnesium and methionine. All four are methylated to help with liver methylated detoxification pathways to help break down toxic homocysteine. The introduction of methylated B’s became even more important as the MTHFR gene mutations were identified. Betaine HCL is also a methylated compound. Dr. Dean contends that gene mutations are expressed partly because of magnesium and other nutrient deficiencies. The B vitamins are essential to support our neurological health. This became even more obvious when we found deficient B12, B6, and folate in the autism spectrum and also in the elderly. But there is much more to them. They are cofactors in thousands of biochemical processes. The B vitamins work together; they help cells burn fats and glucose for energy, they promote cell growth and division, maintain healthy skin and muscle tone, support and increase the rate of metabolism, enhance immune and nervous system function, which includes easing stress and improving mood probably triggered by an increased production of serotonin. Their ability to help reduce anxiety, depression and PMS is enhanced with the use of magnesium. Methionine has 4 major roles in the ReAline formula. Methionine is a building block in the manufacture of all our proteins including: structural, contractile, blood proteins, antibodies, hormones, and enzymes. It is a methyl donor, needed for the production of neurotransmitters; a sulfur donor; and a precursor in the synthesis of other amino acids. Methionine has the ability to inhibit toxic metals from crossing the blood-brain barrier. Methionine is a critical component of tissue development, growth and tissue repair for all humans at any age. Taurine is a precursor to GABA; reduces elevated levels of cortisol in the body; helps burn fat; improves insulin sensitivity; increases testosterone production; acts as an antioxidant; enhances heart and brain function and improves sleep. It also lends sulfur molecules to the liver for its sulfation detox pathways. We hope that you take the appropriate steps to make good food and drink choices over the holidays. I know I will, and, I am keeping my ReAline close by to be a practical support to my body’s natural detoxification processes should I 'overindulge'.

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Last week, we began a two-part series on Vitamins and talked about Fat Soluble Vitamins. This week, we focus on Water Soluble Vitamins (like Vitamins B and C). In this episode, find out: --How water soluble vitamins are needed on a daily basis, while fat soluble vitamins are stored by the body. --Why Dr. Prather "guarantees" that everyone on a pharmaceutical needs additional nutritional supplementation. --That Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine) can help with Asperger's, Autism, Heart Disease, and digestion. And why those who drink too much will "automatically have a Thiamine deficiency", but Thiamine can actually help alcoholics to stop drinking. --How 28 million Americans have a Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) deficiency, which causes cracks around the corners of your mouth, inflamed tongue, eye redness, vision problems, skin problems, and nerve problems such as neuropathy. And why Riboflavin is "very, very important" for pregnant Moms, Diabetics, and migraine headache patients. --Why Vitamin B-3 (Niacin) is important for good cholesterol, memory, cognitive function, mood, and red blood cell formation. But Dr. Prather also says "you have to be careful with Niacin" and not take too much of it. --That "organ meats are better for you than regular meats", being lower in fat and more concentrated in vitamins and minerals. --That Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid) is considered the "anti-stress and anti-anxiety" vitamin that is good for depression, hair loss, and acne. And how Dr. Prather has used this supplement to get patients off of their anti-anxiety prescriptions. --Why Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine) is important for ankle swelling, learning disabilities, dandruff, PMS, and cracking of the lips and tongue. --How Folic Acid is "the most common vitamin deficiency", resulting in birth defects, depression, irritability, weight loss, and anorexia. Plus, how Vitamin B-12 must be balanced in conjunction with Folic Acid for both of them to work correctly in your body. --That bleeding of the gums is a sign of Vitamin C deficiency, while diarrhea is a sign that you are taking too much Vitamin C. And that Vitamin C can help with easy bruising and bed sores. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

This show is about maintaining healthy skin. We discuss associations between gut disorders and skin conditions, how gut function impacts the skin, and key nutrients necessary to maintain healthy skin.

This show is about maintaining healthy skin. We discuss associations between gut disorders and skin conditions, how gut function impacts the skin, and key nutrients necessary to maintain healthy skin.

This show is about maintaining healthy skin. We discuss associations between gut disorders and skin conditions, how gut function impacts the skin, and key nutrients necessary to maintain healthy skin.

2 years ago, I decided I was fed up with supplements. Just freakin' tired of all the tablets, capsules, pills, powders and oils. And bottles. Lots and lots of plastic bottles scattered everywhere. I distinctly remember the day I finally decided something needed to change. It was when I swung open the door of my refrigerator to dive into my daily regimen of vitamins, antioxidants, nutrients, micronutrients, fish oils... ...and I realized it was getting overwhelming. Sure, it was better living through science, but it was anything but simple. I'm sure you've experienced the same thing. You open what seems like nearly a dozen different bottles to launch into your morning supplement regimen.... ...or you pack your suitcase to travel and struggle to prioritize which bottles to shove into your limited suitcase space... ...or you spend an inordinate amount of your precious time tracking, ordering and restocking your vitamin D or your fish oil, or your greens, or your multi-vitamin or your minerals or your antioxidants or your amino acids... You get the idea. Supplement clutter, supplement confusion and utter lack of supplement simplicity. ------------------------------------ 9 Reasons You May Not Want To Throw Out All Your Supplements Now don't get me wrong. I don't think supplements are an inconvenient and unnecessary curse that should simply all be tossed out. There is certainly evidence that , but even if you're eating a “healthy” diet, studies have shown that it is nearly impossible in our modern era to get all our nutrients, vitamins and minerals only from food. For example, a : "Large portions of the population had total usual intakes below the estimated average requirement for vitamins A (35%), C (31%), D (74%), and E (67%) as well as calcium (39%) and magnesium (46%). Only 0%, 8%, and 33% of the population had total usual intakes of potassium, choline, and vitamin K above the adequate intake when food and multivitamin use was considered. The percentage of the population with total intakes greater than the tolerable upper intake level (UL) was very low for all nutrients..." "...Conclusions: In large proportions of the population, micronutrient sufficiency is currently not being achieved through food solutions for several essential vitamins and minerals. Use of age- and gender-specific multivitamin supplements may serve as a practical means to increase the micronutrient status in subpopulations of Americans while not increasing intakes above the upper intake level." So how on earth could this be? Is the planet broken or something? There's actually nine reasons for the failure of modern diets to supply our bodies with all the nutrients we need. First, modern commercial farming practices strip our precious soil of nutrients. When plants are repeatedly grown on the same land for year-after-year (a relatively new phenomenon in agriculture that beats up our land but gives us lots and lots of calories), the overused soil loses it's nutrients faster than they can be replaced.  Over time, the plants have fewer nutrients to grow, so the farmers are forced to fertilize.  Fertilizer does indeed contain enough nutrition for a plant to survive until harvesting, but not enough nutrients to support your body's nutrient needs. As discussed in the excellent book "", this results in plants that up to 75% fewer micronutrients. This problem is compounded by the fact that most plants are not harvested fresh, and the nutrients degrade as they often sit on airplanes, trucks, shelves, and counters for weeks before they arrive on your plate. Second, most , and not maximum nutrients, and because of this much of your fresh produce that us humans would have historically relied upon for nutrients are instead .  And of course, this is all passed on to the animals (including you!) that are eating the plants. For example,  found copper levels have dropped by 90% in dairy, 55% in meat, and 76% in vegetables! Third, pesticides are making this problem even worse.  Because polyphenols are produced as a defense against bugs and pathogens, . To make matters even more frustrating, even if you buy organic plants,  So unless you're going out of your way to grow your own fresh fruits and vegetables in a pristine backyard garden which contains soil that you've treated with added minerals, you are at a huge risk for malnourishment and nutrient deficiency that adversely affects your performance, fat loss, recovery, digestion, brain, sleep, and hormone balance. Fourth, it's not just nutrient-poor plants that are affecting the nutrient status of the actual animals we rely upon for food, but it's also what many of those animals are being fed - especially grains. Compared to grass-fed meat, grain-fed meat is , but unfortunately, eating high-quality, organic grass-fed (and grass-finished) meat, pastured pork and naturally raised poultry is simply not a reality for many people living in urban environments or frequently traveling. Fifth, the nutrients in your food aren't the only things that are disappearing - your liquids are being affected too. Unless you're drinking from your own well, or relying upon fancy mineralized water such as Pellegrino, Perrier and Gerolsteiner, your bottled water, filter water and tap water is also  - and if does indeed contain adequate minerals, these are typically accompanied by enormous levels of flouride and chlorine. So this means that unless you want to spend lots and lots of money on fancy water, you are stuck in a situation where you must filter your water to get rid of the dangerous stuff, then figure out other methods, such as supplementation, to get the minerals you'd normally be getting from the water. Unfortunately, milk is not much better than water. The majority of nutrients in milk are found in the fat, so while , most of us simply don't have ready access to it, especially at the typical grocery store.  In addition, pasteurization can destroy many of the nutrients in both skim and full fat milk.  , which increases your nutrient needs even more, creating a vicious cycle. So whether it's due to nutrient-poor plants, nutrient-poor animals, nutrient-poor milk, or nutrient-poor water, most diets are now so micronutrient deficient that they require on average . In other words, in our modern era, you would need to be stuffing your face all day long to actually get what your body needs, and this does not into account the fact that if you are trying to lose weight by restricting calories or if you are a physically active person like a triathlete, marathoner, Crossfitter, weightlifter, or other exercise enthusiast, then your risk of nutrient deficiency is going to be even higher!  In other words, if you are A) trying to lose weight by not stuffing your body full of excessive calories or B) an athlete  or physically active person, then you're pretty much guaranteed to be at a constantly malnourished nutrient deficit (unless you figure out a way to somehow squeeze in all those added nutrients). The older you get, the fewer nutrients you absorb, so as you age, the worse things become. And that's reasons six (weight loss), seven (exercise) and eight (age) that you may need a little help over and above what you'd get from food. So let's say you dig a well, grow your own produce, milk your own goats, eat strictly grass-fed meat and wild-caught fish, you're relatively young and you avoid excessive physical activity or calorie restriction for weight loss. Then you're safe, right? No added nutrients necessary, right? The unfortunate ninth fact is that unless you live on a pristine mountaintop in the Himalayas, you're exposed every day to airborne pollutants, xenoestrogens from plastics and BPA, environmental toxins, mold, industrial solvents, electromagnetic fields, heavy metals, fluorescent lighting, constant stress, sleep disruption and a host of other modern-day assailants upon your biology. Your body simply wasn't mean to deal with these physiological stressors - all of which vastly increase your need for nutrients to help you fight the daily battle. So for the nine reasons above - depleted soil, nutrient-poor produce, pesticides, conventional meat, subpar water and milk, weight loss, physical activity, age, and our modern post-industrial living environment, you definitely shouldn't throw out all your supplements. --------------------------------------- Is It Possible For Supplements To Be Simpler? So this was the conundrum I found myself in two years ago as I stood in front of my refrigerator door and sighed in frustration at the dizzying array of supplements and bottles. I knew that because of my extremely active lifestyle and the other reasons I just listed that I couldn't and shouldn't just throw out all my supplements. I knew that I needed to keep my precious nutrients topped off for better performance, faster recovery, optimized fat burning, clean digestion, superior mental focus, better sleep and hormone balance... ...but I also knew that I was sick and tired of having to lug around a bunch of bottles, painstakingly use a weekly pill box to keep track of my supplements like an old man tracks his medication, and constantly be headed over to Amazon or some other website to re-order something I was running low in.  And then there was that gnawing worry at the back of my mind that any of these supplements I was ingesting could be laced with something like chemicals, toxins, metals or illegal-performance enhancing drugs that could potentially damage my body, put pie in my face and get me banned from competing in a sanctioned sport like triathlon. I wanted better living through science. But I also desperately needed more simplicity. And I knew that somewhere, somehow, there must be a way to have both: the ultimate combination of science and simplicity. --------------------------------------- Seven Criteria a Multivitamin Must Have At that point, I embarked upon my quest to discover the greatest multivitamin on the face of the planet - something that could cover all my bases from a nutrient standpoint without requiring a dizzying, inconvenient and exhausting array of pills, bottles and packets. After all, that's kind of the definition of a multivitamin, right? It supposed to cover multiple needs. As a nutritionist, personal trainer, exercise physiologist and strength and conditioning coach with strict standards about what I find acceptable for myself or my clients to ingest, I also had a very distinct set of criteria that I knew a multivitamin must have - seven criteria to be precise... --------------------------------------- My Multivitamin Criteria #1: Capsules, Not Tablets Before completely shoving tablets under the bus, I'll acknowledge the two benefits tablets possess. First, because tablets are pressed together so hard, more nutrients can fill the same amount of space than you can put into a capsule. Second, it’s cheaper to make tablets than capsules. There are several drawbacks, however, to using tablets. First, tablets are much harder to digest. Because tablets are packed together so tightly and need far more binders and diluents to keep them together, it takes much longer for them to break down in the digestive system. A capsule, on the other hand, breaks down within just minutes of hitting your digestive tract. This is important because of the little known fact that most of the nutrients in a multivitamin actually need to be absorbed in your stomach. When a tablet takes too long to break down in the stomach, and passes on to your intestinal tract, its content will be far less broken down and absorbed. And that means expensive pee. Tablets also need lots of extra nasty ingredients, such as binders, lubricants, coatings, disintegrants, and other excipients. These ingredients must be added to make the tablet stay together, to make the tablet shiny, and to make the tablet break apart. Tablet press machines compact the powdered nutrients together (that have already been mixed with binders and lubricants) with a tremendous amount of force. Then, to make the tablets shiny and easier to swallow, the tablets are often sprayed with coatings such as shellac (just like the shellac found on furniture but instead labeled “pharmaceutical glaze”) or coated with “vegetable protein,” (most often a protein derived from GMO corn). Yuk. I'll take a capsule, please. --------------------------------------- My Multivitamin Criteria #2: One Morning Dose & One Evening Dose Your body needs nutrients throughout the course of the day, not just one huge shotgun dose when you get out of bed in the morning or before you go to bed at night. So I needed to find a multivitamin designed in such a way that it delivered important nutrients for daily metabolism and activity in the morning dose, and important nutrients for recovery, rest, and sleep in the evening dose, but without a dizzying array of capsules. I'll admit that it does take slightly more discipline to take a multivitamin twice a day – once in the morning and once in the evening – but it’s a much better way to deliver the optimal nutrients at the optimal times throughout the day. After all, you'd rarely eat only breakfast or only dinner, right? I figure if I can handle at least two meals, I can handle two supplement doses - as long it's not a dozen different bottles of stuff. --------------------------------------- My Multivitamin Criteria #3: Low Number of Capsules One extremely inconvenient factor in most multivitamin formulas out there is the number of capsules necessary for daily use if you truly are going to be able to get all the nutrients that you need from a single formula. I think that taking three capsules in the morning and three capsules in the evening is practical and doable for me. Anything less than the six capsules per day can significantly reduce the efficacy of a multivitamin formula, but once you get over six capsules, it becomes a pain to manage, difficult to swallow, and a hassle to travel with. --------------------------------------- My Multivitamin Criteria #4: Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly Capsules Most capsule-based multivitamins use capsules made from bovine gelatin - that's cow. And although I do not personally eat a plant-based diet, I have many clients who are either vegan or vegetarian. So I wanted the actual capsule material to be made from the best alternative to cattle-based bovine gelatin. The ideal answer would be a capsule made of cellulose, which is a natural, vegetable-based material, and is pure plant fiber (usually from pine trees). In other words, I know it's important to many of my clients and friends that no animals be harmed in the formulation of a good multivitamin. --------------------------------------- My Multivitamin Criteria #5: No Magnesium Stearate or Other Nasty Fillers Magnesium stearate is probably the most common flowing agent that you will find in the “Other Ingredients” section on the Supplement Facts box on any multivitamin label. Magnesium stearate is a lubricant that is used to manufacture nutritional supplements to help powders flow through manufacturing equipment faster. It allows more tablets to be manufactured per hour and is therefore a cost-savings choice for a manufacturer. However, studies have shown that magnesium stearate can reduce the absorption rate of some nutrients. It literally wraps around nutrients and keeps them from being absorbed in the digestive tract. So although magnesium stearate is not necessarily harmful, it can vastly reduce the effectiveness of the nutritional supplements that you are taking. Instead, I'd rather see a multivitamin use something like calcium laurate, which helps powders flow through the manufacturing equipment, but is a completely naturally-occurring material that does not inhibit absorption. Calcium laurate is not as effective of a flowing agent as magnesium stearate is, so products can’t be manufactured as fast, but it can certainly get the job done without the need to use magnesium stearate. When it is necessary to fill the capsule with something in addition to a nutrient or botanical, I'd rather see a multivitamin manufacturer use magnesium citrate, a the pure element reacted with pure citric acid; cellulose, a pure plant fiber, magnesium citrate-laurate, a pure element reacted with citric acid and lauric acid (a small fat molecule that does not inhibit absorption), silica, a pure element found in sand, and the amino acid leucine. Any of these fillers are completely natural and allow you to take a multivitamin without worrying about unnatural or harmful ingredients you might be ingesting. --------------------------------------- My Multivitamin Criteria #6: No GMO's For  personal health and longevity reasons, and for consideration of the earth's environment, I avoid like the plague any product that contains Genetically Modified Organisms (known as GMOs). Unfortunately, most multivitamins contain GMO-laden ingredients - as well as corn, gluten, and some of the other nasty fillers mentioned earlier. This requires that any multivitamin I would ever use would need to closely analyzed by the manufacturer and guaranteed to be absolutely certain that none of ingredients are derived from GMO sources nor that they utilize GMOs in their production. --------------------------------------- My Multivitamin Criteria #7: Certified to Have No Banned Ingredients As I mentioned, it's very important to me that any supplement I take is not only CGMP certified (manufactured in a certified good manufacturing practices facility to ensure purity), but is also free of any ingredients that would get me banned from competing in triathlons, or taint my body with unnatural steroids or hormones. For years, I've been under the impression that something called an "NSF For Sport" certification was the strictest, third-party verification standard by which to judge whether a supplement contains these potentially illegal or banned ingredients. Turns out, I was wrong.   There's something even more strict than NSF. And that is Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the pharmaceutical regulatory agency of Australia. Considered the toughest regulatory agency in the world, the TGA inspection and certification is conducted at a pharmaceutical level standard. Yes, that means the supplements certified by the TGA are verified to be as pure as an actual pharmaceutical drug. For me to hold a multivitamin to as strict a standard as a TGA certification would be tough. Only a handful of U.S. companies are able to achieve the status of holding a TGA certification and there is really only one dietary supplement company in the U.S. that ever has completed all three strict levels of a TGA certification, since the certification requires not only a review of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) every two years, but also on-site inspection of every aspect of a multivitamin's quality control, laboratory procedures, pharmaceutical good manufacturing practices, and standard operating procedures. But that's not all. I'd also prefer for a multivitamin to be certified by Informed Choice. Informed Choice requires five samples from three different production runs of product to be tested, which would further guarantee, because of extremely rigid raw material and finished product testing and production procedures, absolutely no ingredient banned by any amateur or professional organization. In other words, I want rock-solid, bulletproof confidence that I can hand any multivitamin that I endorse or personally use to the best athlete on the face of the planet with zero reservations about whether or not the multivitamin is pure or might get them banned. --------------------------------------- Notoriously Neglected Ingredients That A Multivitamin Must Have I also know that there are notoriously neglected ingredients in most multivitamin complexes that make them barely scratch the surface of your true nutrient needs, especially if you're a hard charging athlete, exercise enthusiast, an aging person, a busy professional living a CEO-esque lifestyle, or anyone else with advanced nutrient needs. Take Vitamin D, for example. The 200-400IU of Vitamin D found in most popular multivitamins is basically enough to keep a child from getting rickets. This is not even close enough to support optimal hormonal balance and physical or mental performance. Problem is, the multivitamins that actually do indeed have the 2000+IU per day of Vitamin D that I like to see do not include optimal amounts of Vitamin A or Vitamin K to allow for ideal absorption and utilization of Vitamin D, or reduced risk of Vitamin D toxicity. Or take Vitamin K - a crucial fat soluble vitamin usually found in complete zero amounts in a multivitamin. The body actually needs nearly 400mcg per day of Vitamin K to support bone health, calcium and magnesium balance, and vitamin D absorption, among a host of other metabolic and immune-boosting functions. Yet strangely enough, it's not included at all in most multivitamins. So what else is neglected in most multivitamins that I searched for on my quest to find the greatest multivitamin on the face of the planet? 1. Vitamin B6, B12 and B2 In The Correct Form The bioactive form of Vitamin B6 is Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate. But the most common form found in most multivitamins is Pyridoxine HCl, which is not the active form of Vitamin B6. So the Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate is a must-have in my opinion. The most common form of Vitamin B12 used in nutritional supplements and processed foods is cyanocobalamin. Cyanocobalamin, however, is absorbed at a much lower rate than methylcobalamin, which is the form of vitamin B12 that a multivitamin should actually have. Riboflavin 5’-Phosphate is the bioactive form of vitamin B2, but unfortunately Riboflavin HCl is the form commonly used in multivitamins, and that form needs to be converted in an extra step in the liver to the active form. Why do most multivitamins cut corners on these forms of Vitamin B? They're either uninformed, or going for the cheap alternative. 2. Folate In The Correct Form  Folic acid is the most common form of folate used in nutritional supplements and fortified foods. However, a significant percentage of the population has trouble converting folic acid to folate, which is the natural form found in foods and in the body. A good multivitamin should use a form of folate called  l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate to ensure folate is absorbed. It does cost considerably more than folic acid, but again, I only want a multivitamin with ingredients that work - not that just look pretty on a label and then give me expensive pee. 3. Minerals That Are Actually Absorbable Minerals by themselves are poorly absorbed, but when bound to an amino acid (also called a "mineral chelate") they are absorbed much better. Technically the most absorbable form of a mineral is the bisglycinate chelate form, and to avoid the minerals in a multivitamin simply creating expensive pee, I would specifically like to see calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum minerals in a chelated form. 4. Curcumin That Is Actually Absorbable Curcumin is one of my favorite supplements, and has received a lot of attention recently as a potent natural anti-inflammatory nutrient that can control brain and muscle inflammation, positively affect muscle health, joint structure and function, and antioxidant activity in the gut, liver, and heart. But the trouble with most curcumin ingredients is that they are extremely poorly absorbed. However, there is one form of curcumin called the phytosome form which was developed by the researchers in Milan, Italy, and has been shown to be absorbed 29 times better than a standard curcumin extract. This is the only form of curcumin that I'd like to see in a multivitamin. 5. Green Tea Extract That Is Actually Absorbable Green tea is another powerful antioxidant that has been shown to have a mild effect on raising metabolic rate and improving fat oxidation. But like standard curcumin extracts, standard green tea extracts are not well absorbed either. But the same researchers who discovered the curcumin phyotosome have also developed green tea phytosome, which provides a much better absorbed form of green tea extract, and would also ideally be in a multivitamin. 6. Adaptogens Stress-fighting adaptogens are another notoriously missing component of most multivitamins, but in our hectic era are a must-have for sleep, de-stressing and hormone balance. One of the most potent adaptogenic compounds that I discovered in my multivitamin research to both lower cortisol levels and raise testosterone levels is called "Relora", and is a blend of magnolia officinalis and phellodendron amurense. If added to a multivitamin, it could also help curb cravings and stress-related eating, and help calm the mind and support rest and relaxation prior to bedtime. As a high intensity guy, this addition would be a very important to me as a necessary multivitamin ingredient. Remember - this all comes down to simplicity. This means that if you or I can't get our hands on a capsule-based, pure and safe, minimalist and simple multivitamin that provides everything I just described above... ...then it means we are instead forced to buy 6, 8, 10 or 12 different supplements to supply our daily nutrient needs and fill in all the "holes" the multivitamin isn't giving. --------------------------------------- Where A Tiny Town In North Idaho Fits In So that's what I've been doing over the past two years. I have been taking a deep, deep dive into educating myself on the wide world of nutrients, supplements, ingredients, fillers, formulations, encapsulation technology and every aspect that goes into creating a multivitamin. And I have literally been pulling my hair out and hitting dead-end after dead-end as I have been trying to hunt down something that meets my strict quality criteria for a multivitamin. Of course, I have also found it incredibly frustrating when my clients, or readers, or podcast listeners or me have to simply keep on taking a crazy number of supplements or buying an unbelievable number of bottles and spending inordinate amounts of money when it's so straightforward to see what a multivitamin that meets all our daily nutrients needs should really have (and not have!) in it. I've even gone so far as to consider simply hunting down the raw ingredients and formulating my own multivitamin. But frankly, I'm an author, an athlete and a teacher - and don't fancy myself as a supplement manufacturer. I just don't have a desire to get into that business.  I simply want a multivitamin that I can, with a clear conscience, recommend to you and also take myself. Is that asking too much? And then it happened. During one of the dozens and dozens of phone calls I made and countless hours attempting to hunt down the perfect multivitamin formulation, a raw ingredient manufacturer informed me of the existence of a new multivitamin formulation created by a company called "Thorne Research", in Dover, Idaho. That's right - just 60 miles from the front door of my house, in the tiny town of Dover, Idaho, are the Thorne Research facilities (pictured below). After months and months of searching, it turns out the solution could possibly be right in my own backyard. For over 30 years, Thorne Research has set the standard for exceptional formulations, quality and purity in the dietary supplement industry - and is considered the most respected nutritional supplements brand in the healthcare practitioner space. That's right - this is is the stuff physicians use with their patients. I'd actually heard of Thorne before, but always knew it was just for the fancy doctors and clinicians so I couldn't really access it or use it. So until recently, none of the coveted Thorne Research products were available for me or any other personal trainer to actually recommend to our clients, readers or listeners. Instead, these high-quality, private formulations were only available for physicians or dietitians to use with their patients, and only for certified health care providers to use with their clients. But then, in January 2014, Thorne Research created a new branch called "". ThorneFX was specifically designed to address the growing demand of fitness experts like me who are seeking a solution for our clients, but don't have the privileged access to the fancy formulations that normally only a doctor or clinician would be able to prescribe or order. --------------------------------------- The Greatest Multivitamin On The Face Of The Planet So I thought it was pretty interesting (and exciting) that I now had access to some of the highest quality formulations on the face of the planet, produced in a facility just an hour's drive from my house. But it turned out there was even more good news. I also discovered that when Thorne Research created the ThorneFX branch, they had not just created a multivitamin formulation but they had specifically left no stone unturned to launch the most powerful, absorbable multivitamin on the face of the planet. This was a multivitamin that possibly met all of my strict criteria, but that previously had never been available to the general population unless their doctor or dietitian knew about it. It's called the , and I immediately got my hands on it. Upon closer inspection and using it for 30 days, I instantly knew that this is not your typical multivitamin. Formulated with superior forms of vitamins and minerals,  is actually two unique formulations - an AM formula is designed to support daytime energy, and a PM formula designed to support better rest and recovery in the evening. Some of the key differentiators in  include: -Vitamins K1 and K2 (most use only K1 or no K2 at all).  -Natural folate (5-MTHF) instead of folic acid.  -Methylcobalamin instead of cyancobalamin.  -Chelated minerals to ensure optimal absorption. -Higher dose of magnesium and calcium than typically found in a multivitamin. -Curcumin Phytosome (curcumin complexed with phosphatidylcholine for superior bioavailability) -Green Tea Phytosome (green tea complexed with phosphatidylcholine for superior bioavailability) -Relora, a blend of adaptogenic plant extracts to aid in relaxation, curb late-night cravings, and balance cortisol, testosterone and DHEA levels.  The  (pictured below) literally satisfies every criteria I require in a multivitamin: all the notoriously neglected ingredients, a TGA and Informed Choice certification, no GMO's, no nasty fillers and ingredients, a capsule instead of a tablet...everything. I couldn't believe when I first found out about the new formulation. Three easy capsules in the morning, three in the evening. Boom. Simple science. My quest was over. Mission accomplished. See for yourself - below are the label and full ingredients. Morning dose - three capsules contain: Vitamin A (3,000 IU as Beta Carotene and 2,000 IU as Palmitate) 5,000 IU Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 250 mg Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) 2,000 IU Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) 20 IU Vitamin K (100 mcg as Vitamin K1 and 100 mcg as Vitamin K2) 200 mcg Thiamin (as Thiamin HCl) 50 mg Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5’-Phosphate Sodium)  12 mg Niacin (as Niacinamide)  60 mg Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate)  20 mg Folate (as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt)*  600 mcg Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin)  600 mcg Biotin  500 mcg Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate)  45 mg Calcium (as Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate)  38 mg Iodine (as Potassium Iodide)  75 mcg Magnesium (as Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate)  63 mg Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)  10 mg Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine)  100 mcg Copper (as Copper (II) Bisglycinate Chelate)  750 mcg Manganese  (as Manganese (II) Bisglycinate Chelate)  1.5 mg Chromium  (as Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) 200 mcg Molybdenum  (as Molybdenum (II) Glycinate Chelate)  50 mcg Curcumin Phytosome** (Curcuma longa extract  (root) / Phosphatidylcholine complex)  200 mg Green Tea Phytosome** (Camellia sinensis  extract (leaf) decaffeinated / Phosphatidylcholine complex)  75 mg Choline Citrate  50 mg d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols)  24 mg Boron (as Bororganic™ Glycine)  1 mg Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta))  300 mcg Evening dose, three capsules contain: Vitamin A (600 IU as Beta Carotene and 400 IU as Palmitate)  1,000 IU Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)  150 mg Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3)  500 IU Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate)  20 IU Vitamin K (100 mcg as Vitamin K1 and 100 mcg as Vitamin K2)  200 mcg Folate (as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt)*  400 mcg Biotin  500 mcg Calcium (as Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate)  50 mg Iodine (as Potassium Iodide)  75 mcg Magnesium (as Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate)  107 mg Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)  20 mg Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine)  100 mcg Copper (as Copper (II) Bisglycinate Chelate)  750 mcg Manganese  (as Manganese (II) Bisglycinate Chelate)  1.5 mg Chromium  (as Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) 200 mcg Molybdenum (as Molybdenum (II) Glycinate Chelate)  50 mcg Proprietary Blend**  200 mg Magnolia officinalis (bark) extract   Phellodendron amurense (bark) extract   Choline Citrate  100 mg d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols)  24 mg Boron (as Bororganic™ Glycine)  2 mg Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta)) 600 mcg The science is obviously there - every nutrient your body needs. But the simplicity is so amazingly refreshing - especially when I pack to travel and literally have one morning bottle and one evening bottle to toss into my suitcase - and of course, a heck of a lot of extra space in my refrigerator. Better yet, if you need some icing on the cake - such as anything extra added in like some , , , a , a , a ,  - , with the same huge, unparalleled quality that I've never been able to find before. It's like a one-stop shop for everything I have ever looked for or wanted in a nutrition supplements line. --------------------------------------- Summary So that's it: pure and simple. I have never before been able to recommend a complete multivitamin that satisfies all my criteria. And I have always had a refrigerator full of a bunch of bottles. But now the problem is solved. And yes, this means that the ThorneFX  is now my recommended, go-to source for the ultimate combination of science and simplicity. Furthermore, the  is now something I back, endorse, vouch for and am now using in my own personal daily routine with great success. And the best thing yet?  An entire month of the  is just 34 bucks. You heard me right: 34 dollars. So rather than forking over hundred of dollars for bottle after bottle of fancy supplements, powders, tablets, pills, and oils, you get one multivitamin that hits all your needs for a mere fraction of the price. Go ahead - spend that extra money you were blowing on 10 different supplements on a fancy steak dinner or chock it away for your kid's college or your next car. Of course, if you're familiar with me, my podcast, or articles I've written in the past, then you may be wondering... ...what about the other supplements I've previously recommended? What about ? What about ? What about my ? The good news is that all of these are still available and still consist of specific ingredients that I may use with certain clients or recommend in certain situations when the need arises. After all, everything I have recommended in the past is all excellent, extremely high-quality stuff, and if you're happy with what you're currently using...then that's fine! But for science, simplicity, peace of mind, and some extra room in my refrigerator and my suitcase, I am moving in the direction of shifting nearly my entire personal supplement protocol to  - and specifically what I have discovered to be the greatest multivitamin on the face of the planet: the . , feel free to ask me about how to use or implement  into your current protocol, and leave any questions about any substitutions or replacements for other supplements you're currently taking. I promise to personally respond and walk you through everything. Enjoy the new simplicity in your life!

Dr. Michael F. Roizen talks with Julie Bain from Reader's Digest