Optimum Health Proprietary Vitamin / Mineral Complex

Research Review
"Current research indicates that many foods today
do not provide us with optimal levels of vitamins,
minerals and trace elements.”
Balanced micronutrient status of neurotransmitters, hormones and other modula-
tors in the body, the breakdown and detoxification
is crucial to optimal health. of xenobiotics and medications, as well as general
Optimal intake of micronutrients (vit- maintenance of growth, reproduction and health.
amins, minerals and trace elements) Current research indicates that the minimum daily
is critical to the maintenance of requirements to prevent advanced deficiency symp-
metabolic processes and essential toms may not be adequate for the promotion of
to your health. Micronutrients optimal health and well-being. The original RDAs
play a role in: con- were designed to prevent overt deficiency diseases in
verting food to “practically all healthy persons,” yet these recom-
energy, build- mendations do not address the 50% of the popula-
ing and tion suffering from chronic disease.
repairing Population studies such as the Total Diet Study and
tissues the NHANES studies indicate that intake of sever-
a n d al vitamins and minerals were 50-80% below the
DNA, RDAs.
the pro- Even supplementation with
duction
100% of the RDA is considered
insufficient to prevent many
health problems.
In light of inadequate dietary
intake and increased metabolic
demand, supplementation
with essential micronutri-
ents is warranted.
Micronutrient require-
ments vary from indi-
vidual to individual
depending on genetic
differences, exposure
to toxins and pollu-
Why is Optimum Health the optimal choice?
tants, digestive and absorptive
capacity, and medication-induced
nutrient depletion, as well as other
variables in lifestyle and nutrition-
al status.
The micronutri-
ent content of
foods can vary
depending on soil qual-
ity, processing, harvest-
ing and transportation
time.
Many foods today do not provide
us with optimal levels of vitamins,
minerals and trace elements. A
potent, comprehensive micronutri-
ent sup-
plement can sup-
port energy produc-
tion and optimize
metabolism. Supplements
must not only be consumed at
optimal levels but be present in the
most bioavailable form to maxi-
mize absorption and utilization at
the cellular level.
Energy Production
Thiamin Serves as a cofactor The B vitamins are essential to
in acetyl CoA forma-
tion.
energy production at the cellular
level, serving as prime coenzymes
in glycolysis and oxidative phos-
Riboflavin In its coenzyme
phorylation, and as cofactors in
forms (FAD and
FMN) is essential to amino acid and lipid metabolism.
the production of ATP. They work synergistically and
Niacinamide Is essential to elec-
must be present in a balanced ratio.
Balanced Profile
tron transport.
Vitamins and minerals
Pantothenic Is essential to carbo- work synergistically when
Acid hydrate and fatty acid present in proper
metabolism.
amounts.
Vitamin B6 Is involved in over However, they can actually com-
100 enzymatic reac- pete and act as antagonists when
tions and is of partic-
imbalanced. Optimum Health’
ular importance to
lipid metabolism and balanced profile includes: calcium
gluconeogenesis. and magnesium, zinc and copper,
vitamin C and vitamin E, activated
Folic Acid Depend upon each folate, vitamin B12 and high
and Vitamin other for activation
potency B vitamin complex, beta-
B12 and together support
DNA synthesis. carotene, mixed carotenoids and
trace elements.
Bioavailability
Absorption of minerals across the
brush border of the small intestine
is facilitated when they are bound
to amino acids in a dipeptide-like
form. These amino acid chelates
also reduce degradation of vita-
mins in the formulation. The
chemical form of vitamins deter-
mines their absorption and
bioavailability.

Optimum Health
contains only natural
vitamin E
(d-alpha tocopherol), methylcobal-
amin, and “activated” 5-formyl
tetrahydrofolate, which is signifi-
cantly more effective in lowering
serum homocysteine levels than
folic acid alone.
Antioxidant Protection
Oxidative by-products of normal
metabolism and exposure to pollu-
tants and xenobiotics cause exten-
sive damage to proteins and cell
membranes, leading to altered process.
DNA and inflammation. Nutrient Riboflavin, niacin,
antioxidants, including vitamin C, folic acid and vitamin
vitamin E, carotenoids and seleni- B12 are essential to
um, must be obtained exogenously. Phase I detoxifica-
Production of endogenous antioxi- tion.
dants, such as superoxide dismu-
tase, glutathione and catalase, Carotenes, vitamin C, toco-
depends on availability of nutrients pherols, selenium, copper, zinc
including zinc, copper, manganese and manganese play a role in
and sulfur. Insufficient intake of protecting tissues from reac-
these antioxidant nutrients signifi- tive intermediates
cantly compromises cellular protec- between Phase I and
tion and function. Phase II detoxifica-
Antioxidants must be administered tion.
together because an excess or In reference to
imbalanced antioxidant can actual- micronutrient sup-
ly have oxidative properties. plementation: “Recently
The antioxidant nutrients regener- published data have
ate each other and consistent levels given strong support to
several of the claims
should be maintained. The
University of California Berkeley for major benefits of dis-
ease prevention, includ-
Wellness Letter ( January 1994)
suggests an intake of 200-800 units ing that of cancer, car-
of vitamin E and 250-500 units of diovascular disease,
vitamin C for antioxidant protec- carpal tunnel syn-
tion.. drome, and neural tube
defects, to name just a
Detoxification few.” ( J Am Coll Nutr.
Xenobiotics, including environ- 1994 Apr;13(2):118-
mental pollutants and medications, 26).
must undergo biotransformation
into molecules that can be easily
excreted from the body. Several
nutrients play key roles in this
 How You Will Benefit From Optimum Health
Balanced Profile Vitamins, minerals and trace elements in a balanced complete formula for optimal nutrition
support

Energy Production A balanced array of B vitamins and minerals to support energy production at the mitochon-
drial level

Bioavailability Nutrients in the form most conducive to absorption and utilization in the body

Antioxidant Protection A broad spectrum of antioxidants including naturalvitamin E, vitamin C, selenium and
mixed carotenoids

Detoxification Support Optimal levels of micronutrients to meet the increasing demand posed by xenobiotics and
metabolic by-products

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