Description

This product is a comprehensive, hypo-allergenic, multivitamin and mineral blend. As a complete multivitamin, this product provides high-quality nutrients to build a healthy micronutrient reserve including USP* B vitamins to support energy production and folate (as Quatrefolicâ„¢ – 100% 5-MTHF), the biologically active form of folic acid to improve methylation; Albion® TRAACS® chelated mineral complexes for enhanced bioavailability; an optimal mineral ratio of 2:1 magnesium to calcium; and key antioxidants vitamins C, natural vitamin E mixed tocopherols and carotenoids to protect cells from free radical damage. This product also contains the synergistic blend of vitamin K2 (as MK-7) and D3 which are critical for supporting bone strength and cardiovascular health.

Overview

It is well established that good nutrition promotes health, while nutritional deficiencies can lead to many chronic diseases, yet many people underestimate the importance of achieving proper levels of micronutrients each day. For the human body to complete all the tasks it has in a normal day, it must be given a wide and complex variety of vital micronutrients. Micronutrients play a role in strengthening immune function; converting food into energy; detoxifying chemicals and medications, manufacturing neurotransmitters, hormones, and other key signaling molecules in the body; and maintaining tissue repair and cell regeneration. Becoming deficient in any one of these essential vitamins or minerals can create a breakdown of metabolic processes that safeguard health.

Comprehensive studies conducted by the USDA have revealed the American diet lacks micronutrients. Nutritional deficiencies may be caused by poor nutrient levels in the soil, food transport and storage methods, and nutrient-depleting food processing techniques. In addition, deficiencies can also be caused by highly processed and refined foods, food additives, medications, alcohol consumption, smoking, heavy metal exposure and high stress levels. Whatever the reason, nutrient deficiencies exist in a substantial portion of the U.S. population and for select nutrients, more than 80% of Americans consume less than the recommended daily allowance (RDA). Although recommended nutrient intakes (e.g., %DV, DRIs, EARs, RDAs) have been established as minimum guidelines for healthy individuals, these guidelines were not designed to address the micronutrient needs of all individuals, especially those with chronic health concerns. While these guidelines can help prevent a severe nutrient deficiency, standards such as the RDA are not a reflection of optimal daily intake. For these reasons, a daily multivitamin is a prudent choice for most individuals. Alpha Base is a superior multivitamin designed to support the ideal daily intake of vitamins and minerals by providing a high quality source of nutrients in their most bioavailable forms.

Bioavailability

The importance of bioavailability is obvious. If consuming a multivitamin has little effect on improving the body’s nutrient balance, there is no reason to ingest it. Inferior multivitamin supplements often contain synthetic vitamin E in a dl-tocopherol form. Alpha Base contains natural d-alpha tocopherol, as well as mixed tocopherols, to enhance vitamin E availability and its free radical scavenging potential. Another sign of an inferior multivitamin is the use of cheap, poorlyabsorbed, rock-salt minerals like calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide. These mineral forms have slow and limited absorption relying on adequate stomach acid to promote passive diffusion into the body.

What’s more, because they remain in the intestines longer, these forms can cause intestinal distress such as constipation (calcium carbonate) or diarrhea (magnesium oxide).

This product provides a full spectrum of highly-absorbed, Albion® mineral chelates. Albion is the world leader in manufacturing highly bioavailable mineral chelates, a specialized form of minerals bound to amino acids. This patented process creates natural mineral compounds which use active absorption mechanisms in the gastrointestinal tract to greatly enhance mineral absorption. In fact, comparison studies have been done showing significantly superior absorption of mineral chelates to other forms of minerals.

In a magnesium comparison study reported by Graff et al., from Weber State University, Albion’s magnesium amino acid chelate had:

• 8.8 times greater absorption than magnesium oxide
• 5.6 times greater absorption than magnesium sulfate
• 2.3 times greater absorption than magnesium carbonate

In addition, mineral chelates are gentle, gut “friendly” minerals that do not cause constipation that often accompanies calcium carbonate and other minerals forms. Albion’s mineral chelates have extensive clinical research proving their superior bioavailability, biologic activity, stability, and improved tolerance.” 

Metabolism & Energy Production

Converting food into cellular energy is a nutrient intensive process. This product provides substantial levels of B vitamins, which serve as prime coenzymes for the Kreb’s cycle, the biochemical pathway responsible for maintaining energy production in the form of cellular energy called ATP (adenosine triphosphate). This product exclusively uses high-quality, USP* grade B vitamins ideal for those looking to boost their energy levels and support stressful lifestyles.” 

Broad Spectrum Antioxidant Support

The body is constantly exposed to free radicals and relies heavily on its antioxidant reserve for protection against free radicals generated by metabolic by-products and environmental exposure such as UV rays from the sun, air pollution, and radiation. This product contains a balanced spectrum of antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin E, mixed carotenoids, trace elements and nutrients that up- as vitamin D, selenium, and zinc. They work synergistically to regenerate each other and maintain adequate levels of protective antioxidants throughout the body.” 

*The USP is a scientific organization that sets standards for the identity, strength, quality and purity of medicines, food ingredients and dietary supplements, manufactured, distributed and consumed worldwide.