Readily Absorbed Form of Vitamin K2 — Made From Fermented Chickpeas

Regulates Calcium Balance, Directing Calcium to Bones, Not Blood Vessels

• Stays in Body Longer: The MK-7 form of Vitamin K2 has a longer half life compared to the MK-4 form of menaquinones. This means that MK-7 stays active in your body for a more extended period.
• Sourced from Nature: Made from fermented chickpeas, distinguishing it from synthetic forms of Vitamin K2 (MK-4) and other natural forms of MK-7 which are frequently soy-based.
• Enhanced Bioavailability with MenaQ7®: This supplement features MenaQ7®, a clinically studied form of Vitamin K2. MenaQ7® is easily absorbed and utilized by your body.

How to Optimize Absorption of Vitamin K2

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Multivitamin/mineral Complex in Highly Bioavailable Forms
For men and women 18 years and older

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Zinc-Carnosine – Gastro-Supportive and Gastric-Comfort Nutrients
Nutritional Support for Stomach, Intestinal Health and Comfort

Zinc-Carnosine is clinically shown to help relieve mild gastric discomforts. These include occasional heartburn, nausea, bloating and upset stomach.

Zinc-Carnosine protects and stabilizes the gastric and intestinal mucosal lining and supports a healthy gastric microbial balance. Research studies have also demonstrated that it supports healthy intestinal permeability.

Zinc-Carnosine is a unique nutrition supplement because it supports the natural protective mechanisms in the GI tract without suppressing stomach acid production or neutralizing it, or otherwise interfering in the normal digestive process.

Healthy Mucosal Lining is Foundational

It’s critical that the stomach and GI tract’s protective mucin barrier be intact — for protection, health and comfort.

Your GI tract maintains itself continuously. The epithelial cells lining the GI tract are constantly regenerating. New cells replace old cells. The cells have a very rapid turnover rate. The new cells require a continuous supply of nutrients including zinc for regeneration.

Clinical trials have shown endoscopically demonstrable effects with Zinc-Carnosine within 4-8 weeks.

The efficacy and safety of Zinc-Carnosine has been demonstrated in numerous published, controlled clinical trials in humans. Some studies are based on improvement in symptoms, but many studies also included endoscopic studies.

Most of the clinical trials of Zinc-Carnosine used 37.5-75 mg. twice daily (before breakfast and at bedtime) for 8 weeks.

Each capsule of Integrative Therapeutics Zinc-Carnosine contains 75 mg. of Zinc-Carnosine, PepZin GI® brand, which is about 16 mg. of elemental zinc. 

Zinc-Carnosine has a proven long track record.

Zinc-Carnosine has been successfully used in Japan since the 1990’s to support mucosal integrity, gastrointestinal immune defense, and occasional indigestion.

More About the Important Role of Stomach Acid

The stomach maintains an acidic pH. This proper acidic pH helps to activate protein-digesting enzymes and promote microbial defense from pathogens in food and our environment, all critical to good health. Stomach acid is also necessary for absorbing minerals (calcium iron, zinc), and vitamins (folate and Vitamin B12.)

Where the challenge arises, is simultaneously shielding the stomach’s epithelial tissues against harsh, but necessary acidic conditions! This is where Zinc-Carnosine has shown to help.

Stomach acid is not the villain that it is often made out to be!

Zinc is an Essential Mineral Throughout the Body

In addition to it’s role in the GI tract, zinc is a component of more than 300 enzymes. The body needs these enzymes for tissue repair, for functions in the reproductive system, to synthesize protein, to preserve vision and to boost immunity, among other functions. Zinc also has antioxidant properties.

Zinc-Carnosine combines L-carnosine (a naturally occurring combination of 2 amino acids – beta-alanine and L-histidine) with elemental zinc.

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ProThrivers Wellness Multivitamin is a foundational nutritional supplement for Thrivers. It is a combination of nutrients that safely support the health of Thrivers.

A unique and important aspect of this formula is what it does not contain.
ProThrivers Wellness Multivitamin does not contain beta-carotene, alpha-tocopherol, copper or boron, as data indicates that these nutrients may be contraindicated for some Thrivers.

The formulation includes biologically active forms of nutrients to support overall health and energy metabolism. Some studies indicate that Thrivers benefit from taking a daily multivitamin and minerals supplement.

Who are Thrivers?

The term Thrivers refers to the millions of Americans who are presently transitioning into thriver mode following certain health conditions including cancer.

Diagnosis- and disease-free, these individuals are looking to thrive – to vigorously flourish in health and wellness. They are focusing on optimizing their health and are eager to live as well as possible. They have unique nutritional needs.

Foundational Support, Specifically Designed with the Guidance of Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO

ProThrivers line of products support overall health by emphasizing key pathways that have the strongest influence on the body. The suite includes foundational products (multivitamin and flavonoids) as well as specialized products to support sleep, energy and cognition.

These products are not intended to be a treatment of any particular disease or condition and should not be taken by persons in active treatment. Instead, this unique set of products was designed for a specific set of the population known as Thrivers.

The ProThrivers line of products has been specifically designed with the guidance of Dr. Lise Alschuler, a respected naturopathic for 20 years, an expert in Thriver care, and a Thriver herself. Her present clinical focus is addressing the needs of this specific population of Thrivers using evidence-informed strategies.

Building a strong foundation of health through the provision of key nutrients, polyphenols and redox agents is an integral part of the health optimization program for Thrivers.

A comprehensive foundational program can be achieved through the addition of probiotics, fish oil and Vitamin D3 for optimal results.

Note: These products are not intended to be a treatment of any particular disease or condition and should not be taken by persons in active treatment.

Read my blog about Thrivers and Optimizing Cancer Survivorship with Nutrition.

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Targeted Support for MTHFR SNPs in the Methylation Pathway
Based on Nutrigenomics

Naturally occurring, universally metabolized form of folate (Metafolin® brand)

Metafolin® is chemically identical to the active folate metabolite, 5-methyl-tetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF). This is the predominant, naturally occurring form of folate in food.

This form of folate is directly usable by the body because it bypasses several enzymatic activation steps. Metafolin provides all of the benefits of folic acid regardless of functional or genetic variations.

The L-5-MTHF active form of folate is important for individuals with a MTHFR variation — A1298C and/or C677T. People with MTHFR SNPs may have a reduced ability to activate folic acid to the form that the body can utilize.

Genetic variations affecting activation and metabolism of supplemental folic acid are highly prevalent.

Manufactured and formulated by Pure Encapsulations, Sudbury, MA.

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Supports the Methylation Pathway

This supplement provides 50 mg. of activated B6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate), the predominant form of circulating B6.

People with genetic variations in the CBS gene may have an up-regulation in this gene. Thus they may have an increased requirement for P-5-P.

Why P-5-P, the Activated Vitamin B6 Preferred?

P-5-P is the special form of Vitamin B6 that your body can easily utilize. It’s the activated form of B6. In fact, the other forms of B6 have to first be converted into P-5-P in order for their bodies to be able to use it.

The forms of Vitamin B6 that have to be converted into P-5-P in order to be utilized as a coenzyme are: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, or pyridoxamine.

Conversion of non-P-5-P forms of Vitamin B6 to P-5-P occurs in the intestinal absorptive cells or the liver.

But what if this conversion is not optimal? This can be the case in older adults, people with impaired liver function or those with GI issues, (e.g. celiac disease or GI inflammation).

Vitamin B6 in its active form (P-5-P) is the form that the body can most readily utilize.

Physiological Roles of Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 plays many key roles in the body. For example Vitamin B6 is needed for:

• amino acid metabolism and neurotransmitter production and detoxification
• proper absorption of vitamin B12 and magnesium
• production of gastric acid needed for digestion and gut microbial health
• production of antibodies and red blood cells
• energy production in the liver and muscles
• metabolism of carbohydrates and fats
• maintaining sodium and potassium balance (Na:K balance regulates body fluids and promotes the healthy functioning of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.)
• reducing pain and inflammation in early stages of carpal tunnel syndrome

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Vitamin B12 Blend for Nerve and Mitochondrial Support

Support Methylation Pathway

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Multivitamin/Mineral complex Targeting Common Genetic Polymorphisms (SNPs) to Support Daily Wellness

Foundational Support for Methylation Pathway; Based on Nutrigenomics

Why is Methylation Important?

Methylation plays many roles including neurotransmission, vitamin assimilation, DNA synthesis and gene regulation.

These functions maintain cardiovascular health, detoxification, neuroprotection, cognition, emotional wellness and cellular protection.

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Comprehensive Foundational Support – Highly Bioavailable Forms
Foundational Nutrition – in 2 capsules per day

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Comprehensive B Vitamin Complex Support – Highly Bioavailable Forms
Hypoallergenic, Foundational Nutrition

Roles of the B Vitamin Family

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