Douglas Laboratories is proud to announce that Ultra Preventive X now contains Metafolin, a patented, natural form of (6S) 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) as well as 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 per serving. 5-MTHF is the naturally occurring, predominant form of folate commonly found in cells and is essential for overall health, as it participates as a cofactor in a reaction that involves the remethylation of homocysteine to methionine. Unlike synthetic folic acid, 5-MTHF can be used directly by the body, without the need for an additional conversion via the enzyme (5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR)). In certain populations, the body's ability to convert folic acid to 5-MTHF by use of this enzyme may be compromised due to genetic differences. Metafolin contains only the S isomer of 5-MTHF and has been shown to be the only form of folate to be able to cross the blood-brain barrier. Additional vitamin D3 (also known as cholecalciferol) has been added to this formula as numerous scientists now feel that supplementation with vitamin D at levels greater than previously thought necessary is critical to helping maintain overall health.
FUNCTIONS
Studies show that a high percentage of adults in North America and other developed areas eat less than the minimum daily allowance of 10 or more essential nutrients. Adequate amounts and proper balance of these nutrients are needed not only for maintaining good health, but also for the dietary management of the body's structure as well as the optimum functioning of its various systems, including the immune and gastrointestinal systems.
Ultra Preventive X has been carefully developed to contain the right proportions of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and other nutrients without danger of toxic build-up or other side effects. Each ingredient is selected in consideration of its absorbability, competitive relationship with other nutrients, allergenic potential, and long-term safety. Certain nutrients such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, and B-complex vitamins are included in high-potency amounts because of the vital roles they play in antioxidant protection, energy production, the maintenance of healthy blood cells, the nervous system, hormonal balance, and more. Minerals and trace elements are provided in their safest and most bioavailable forms.
Ultra Preventive X's herbal green food base also includes important phytonutrients. Gluten-free grasses and several varieties of microalgae supply chlorophyll, carotenes, B-vitamins, and trace elements. Cruciferous vegetables, broccoli and cauliflower, offer protective sulforophane compounds known for their ability to induce protective phase 2 detoxifying enzymes.
FORMULA (#200569) - Eight Tablets Contain:
Vitamin A 15,000 I.U. (33% as Vitamin A Palmitate [5,000IU]/67% [10,000 IU] as Natural Beta-Carotene) from D. Salina with full spectrum carotenoids**
Vitamin C 1,400 mg. (as Ascorbic Acid/Ascorbyl Palmitate/Calcium and Magnesium Ascorbate complex)
Vitamin D-3 1,000 I.U.
Vitamin E 400 I.U. (natural, as d-alpha tocopheryl plus mixed tocopherols)
Thiamine 100 mg.
Riboflavin 50 mg.
Niacin/Niacinamide 190 mg.
Vitamin B-6 100 mg. (as Pyridoxine HCl/ Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate Complex)
Folate 800 mcg. (as L-methylfolate, Metafolin?)
Vitamin B-12 250 mcg. (as methylcobalamin)
Biotin 300 mcg.
Pantothenic Acid 500 mg. (as d-Calcium Pantothenate)
Calcium 500 mg. (as Calcium Citrate/Ascorbate Complex)
Iodine (from kelp) 200 mcg.
Magnesium 500 mg. (as Magnesium Aspartate/Ascorbate Complex)
Zinc 25 mg. (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)
Selenium 200 mcg. (as Selenium Krebs*/Kelp complex)
Copper 2 mg. (as Copper Amino Acid Chelate)
Manganese 10 mg. (as Manganese Aspartate Complex)
Chromium 200 mcg. (Organically bound with GTF activity-low allergenicity)
Molybdenum 100 mcg. (as Molybdenum Krebs*)
Potassium 99 mg. (as Potassium Aspartate Complex)
Lutein (natural) 6 mg.
Lycopene (natural) 6 mg.
Zeaxanthin 1 mg.
Inositol 100 mg.
Trace Elements approx. 100 mcg. (from Sea Vegetation)
Choline 60 mg. (from 150 mg Choline Citrate/Bitartrate)
PABA 50 mg. (para-aminobenzoic acid)
Boron 1.5 mg. (as Boron Aspartate/Citrate complex)
Vanadium 50 mcg. (as Vanadium Krebs*)
L-Cysteine/N-Acetyl
L-Cysteine 150 mg.
Betaine 114 mg. (from 150 mg Betaine HCl)
Bromelain (2,000 GDU/g) 50 mg.
Glutamic Acid 20 mg. (from 25 mg Glutamic Acid HCl)
L-Methionine 12.5 mg.
Rose Hips 100 mg.
Lemon Bioflavonoids 100 mg.
Red Wine Proanthocyanidins/Pine
Bark Extract 50 mg. (OPC 85) (J.Mesquelier U.S.Patent No. 4,698,360)
Hesperidin 35 mg.
Rutin 25 mg.
Fruits and Herbs
Proprietary Organic Fruit and
Vegetable Blend 700 mg.
Organic beet powder, Organic carrot powder, Organic black currant powder,
Organic blueberry powder, Organic broccoli powder, Organic Concord grape powder, Organic green cabbage powder, Organic Collard greens powder, Organic mountain cranberry powder, Organic kale powder, Organic Parsley powder, Organic pomegranate powder, Organic raspberry powder, Organic spinach Powder.
Garlic 100 mg. (bulb, Pure-Gar?, odorless)
Cauliflower (entire plant) 100 mg.
Spirulina 100 mg.
Chlorella (broken cell wall) 100 mg.
Green Papaya Extract 100 mg. (fruit)
Blackberry (Fruit) 80 mg.
Celery powder (leaf) 70 mg.
Black radish powder (root) 70 mg.
Apricot powder (fruit) 70 mg.
Green Tea Extract (leaf) 50 mg.
Apple Pectin (fruit) 50 mg.
*Krebs = Citrate, Fumarate, Malate, Glutarate and Succinate Complex.
**Including Beta-Carotene, Alpha-Carotene, Zeaxanthin, Cryptoxanthin and additional Lutein and Lycopene.
NOTE-this product is Magnesium Stearate FREE!
Metafolin is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
SIDE EFFECTS
No adverse side effects have been reported.
California Proposition 65 & Dietary Supplements Warning
POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH LAB RESULTS
Consumption of most daily multivitamins (30-60mcg biotin) poses NO risk to lab results. However, daily consumption of 5mg Biotin or more (greater than 160 fold of the 30 mcg daily recommended intake) may cause inaccurate results in many immunoassays. These include, but are not limited to, thyroid function tests, cardiac and tumor markers, serology tests and serum allergy IgE tests.
Although high doses of biotin may interfere with laboratory tests, biotin is quickly cleared from the body in most cases. For patients taking 5mg of biotin daily, blood level of biotin will return to within normal limits for laboratory testing within 3.5 hours of intake.
Biotin (Vitamin B7) is commonly found in over-the-counter multi-vitamins and supplements for hair, nails and skin improvement.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Warning : This product contains chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
