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What you will find on this page:
Vitamin B
information
MultiVit Rx with Vitamin B
Vitamin B coenzyme complex product
Vitamin B supplements are the cheapest, safest, and most reliable way to improve your wellbeing and overall mental abilities. I recommend Vitamin B complex to those who wish to improve their mood, mental clarity, and energy. The effects of the vitamin B are subtle, especially in the young who normally have adequate dietary intake of these nutrients. Improvements in cognitive functions from vitamin B are particularly noticeable in middle age individuals and the elderly.
Vitamin B 1 --
Thiamine Cocarboxylase
Vitamin B 2 -- Riboflavin Flavin Mono Nucleotide
Vitamin
B 3 --
Niacin,
Nicotinamide NADH
Vitamin
B 5 --
Pantothenic acid, Pantothene
Vitamin
B 6 --
Pyridoxine Pyridoxal Phosphate
Vitamin-B12 -- Cyanocobalamin Dibencozide or Methylcobalamin
MultiVit Rx - Lasts 2 to 4 months
High Quality Daily Vitamins and Minerals
Physician Formulas
Developed by Ray Sahelian, M.D.
Manufactured by an FDA-approved and GMP-certified facility.
MultiVit Rx Supplement Facts:
Vitamin A
Beta Carotene
Retinyl Palmitate
Vitamin C with Rose hips (ascorbic acid)
Vitamin D
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin B-1(thiamine hcl)
Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin)
Niacinamide
Vitamin B-6
Folic acid
Vitamin B12
Biotin - 300 mcg
Pantothenic acid (d-calcium pantothenate)
Calcium (citrate)
Iodine (potassium iodine)
Magnesium (oxide)
Zinc (oxide)
Selenium (amino acid chelate)
Copper (amino acid chelate)
Manganese (carbonate)
Chromium (amino acid chelate)
Molybdenum (amino acid chelate)
Potassium (carbonate)
Green Tea (leaves)
Inulin (Jerusalem artichoke plant fiber extract-inuflora)
N-Aceytl-L-Cysteine
Inositol helps with
mental alertness
PABA (para aminobenzoic acid)
Rutin is a flavonoid
Citrus Bioflavonoid
Complex
Choline (bitartrate)
provides mental clarity
Betaine (HCI)
Beta Glucan 1/3-Beta,
1/6-Glucan)
Lycopene (from tomato)
Lutein (from marigold
extract)
Astaxanthin carotenoid
Zeaxanthin is helpful
for vision
Octacosanol
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Vitamin B Coenzyme to purchase for additional details.In order for the various vitamin B compounds to be utilized by the
body, they must first be converted into their active coenzyme forms. This
sublingual Coenzyme vitamin
B Complex goes directly into your bloodstream in its
active form, ready to go to work immediately.
Suggested Use: 1 or 2 vitamin B tablets daily, or as directed by your health
professional. Place tablet under the tongue and allow to dissolve slowly,
altering the position of the tablet to avoid prolonged contact with the
same area.
Vitamin B
Supplement Facts:
Vitamin C (as niacinamide ascorbate)
Vitamin B 1
Thiamin (from 20 mg cocarboxylase [Coenzymated])
Vitamin B 2
Riboflavin (from 15 mg flavin mononucleotide [Coenzymated])
Niacin (from inositol 34 mg, niacinamide ascorbate 30 mg, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide 10 mg [Coenzymated])
Vitamin B-6 (from 15 mg pyridoxal -5-phosphate)
Folate (as folic acid)
Vitamin B-12 (from 1 mg dibencozide [Coenzymated])
Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium D-Pantothenate)
Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)
Inositol (as inositol hexanicotinate)
Mind Power Rx is a sophisticated cognitive formula. It combines a delicate
balance of brain circulation agents and neurotransmitter precursors with
powerful natural brain chemicals that support:
Vitamin B12 information
Vitamin B research update
The recommended daily intake for vitamin B-12 should be more than doubled from
the current level. Oral
supplements of vitamin B12 appear to correct vitamin B12 deficiencies as
well as B12 injections.
However, the group of European researchers found that, in order to correct
a deficiency, oral doses need to contain more than 200 times the
recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin B12. Study author Dr. Lisette
C. P. G. M. de Groot of Wageningen University in the Netherlands explained
that most people develop vitamin B12 deficiencies as a result of "malabsorption,"
in which their bodies become unable to extract vitamin B12 from food. The
deficiency typically strikes older people, she added, and takes years to
develop. In some instances, people who avoid animal products -- such as
vegans and followers of a macrobiotic diet -- can also develop a
deficiency in vitamin B12 as a result of not eating enough B12-rich foods.
A vitamin B12 deficiency is typically treated by monthly, often painful,
shots.
To investigate whether an oral dose of vitamin B12 works, as well, they
tested various daily doses of oral vitamin B12 supplements in 120 people
aged 70 and older.
They found that daily oral doses of 647 to 1032 micrograms of vitamin B12
appeared to correct the deficiency. The current RDA for vitamin B12 is 3
micrograms per day.
SOURCE: Archives of Internal Medicine, May 23, 2005. Effects of vitamin-B complex supplementation on
periodontal
wound healing.
• Memory and Mood
• Mental clarity
• Concentration
• Alertness & Focus
The herbs in Mind Power Rx include: Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Fo-Ti,
Ginkgo biloba, Ginseng, Gotu kola, Mucuna pruriens, Reishi, and Rhodiola. The nutrients and
vitamins in Mind Power Rx include Acetyl-l-carnitine, Carnitine, Carnosine,
Choline, DMAE, Inositol, Methylcobalamin, Pantothenic acid, Trimethylglycine,
Tyrosine, and Vinpocetine.
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Q. Excellent website! My question is on vitamin B12 and whether the different
forms of taking it - orally, sublingually or by vitamin B12 injection - result
in different uptakes / absorption. In particular, does a vitamin B12 injection
result in more immediate availability than an equivalent oral or sublingual
dose? Incidentally, I notice that Harvard University are doing research on
vitamin B12 and sleep / wake cycles although they are using the cyanocobalamin
rather than the methylcobalamin form.
A. Blood levels of vitamin B12 are influenced by the form of
ingestion, whether orally or by injection. However, most of the time the dose of
vitamin B12 that is given is so large, that practically speaking it is difficult
to guess whether it makes much difference in overall health. Those who have a
severe form of pernicious anemia or vitamin B12 deficiency are probably better
off getting an injection.
Mothers with low levels of vitamin B12 in their blood are at increased
risk of having an infant with spina bifida -- a birth defect in which the spinal
cord fails to form properly. Based on previous research, pregnancy guidelines
recommend that women consume enough folic acid to reduce the risk of spina
bifida and related problems. The new findings suggest that these guidelines
should also include recommendations about vitamin B12.
In a study of 98 middle-aged and older women, researchers found that 6
micrograms of B-12 per day seemed to be enough to prevent signs of mild vitamin
B12 deficiency. That compares with the current recommended dietary allowance
(RDA) of 2.4 micrograms per day. Vitamin B-12 is essential for maintaining
healthy nerve cells and red blood cells; a deficiency in the vitamin can cause
symptoms ranging from the subtle -- including fatigue and mild dizziness -- to
more severe complications like nerve damage,
anemia and even
dementia. Though the
typical Western diet provides people with far more than the current RDA for
B-12, certain individuals are at risk for a deficiency. Unlike most vitamins,
B-12 occurs naturally only in animal products, including meat, poultry, fish
and, in lesser amounts, eggs and dairy. So vegetarians and vegans -- who avoid
all animal products, including dairy -- may have low stores of the vitamin. The
same is true of adults older than 50, as many have a thinning in the stomach
lining that prevents the proper release of digestive acids. Stomach acids are
essential for "shaking loose" vitamin B-12 from its food source, allowing it to
be absorbed. So older adults are advised to get their B-12 from pills and
fortified foods like cereal. That RDA is what experts believe is the minimum
B-12 needed to prevent anemia, nerve damage and mental dysfunction. But it's not
clear that it's enough to prevent subtler effects. SOURCE: American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition, January 2006.
Reports have demonstrated that nutrient supplements, in particular
vitamin-B complex, can positively influence wound healing processes.
However, limited information is available on the effects of vitamin b
complex on periodontal wound healing. METHODS: A total of 30 patients (13
males, 17 females) presenting with generalized moderate to severe chronic
periodontitis were enrolled in this study. CONCLUSION: Vitamin B-complex
supplement in combination with flap surgery resulted in statistically
significant superior improvement compared to placebo.
New research hints that a suboptimal intake of folic acid may play a role in the development of colorectal cancer, which points to a possible role for folic acid supplementation in colorectal cancer prevention. In individuals with colorectal adenomas -- polyps that can be precursors to bowel cancer -- folic acid supplementation reverses so-called DNA hypomethylation.
Rosacea fulminans triggered by high-dose vitamins B6 and B12.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2001 Sep;15(5):484-5.
Rosacea fulminans is a rare variant of rosacea conglobata that occurs almost
exclusively in women well past adolescence. The aetiology is unknown, although
immunological, hormonal, and vascular factors have been suggested. We report the
case of a 17-year-old girl with rosacea fulminans that was temporally associated
with daily ingestion of high-dose vitamin B supplements.
Vitamin B supplement emails
Q.
I purchased a product Vitamin-B-Coenzyme-Complex just 3 weeks back. I am having
very good results at 2 tabs/per day. i have a doubt regarding the dosage. the
product contains NADH-5mg/tablet. the dosage for NADH in the book mind boosters
(by dr ray sahelian) is to take 2.5-5mg of NADH only a few times a week. whereas
the the bottle indicates to take 2-3 tablets daily.(which is NADH-10/15 per
day). Please let me know about the safe dosage of the product
Vitamin-B-Coenzyme-Complex for daily use .
A. We believe 1 tablet of vitamin B coenzyme a few times a week is sufficient.
However each person is different. Some need more, others less. I prefer people
use less rather than more.
Q. Interestingly, I took a vitamin B coenzyme complex you recommend on your site and I believe I feel a boost in energy, mental clarity, alertness & elevated mood. I went out to lunch w/ folks from the office and had quite a heavy meal: cheese burger w/ Louisiana sausage, some fries & a very heavy beer. I anticipated falling asleep at my desk after lunch, but I haven't really been dragging at all. This is great, I hope the effects continue! Thanks for your web site for encouraging me to start up with this stuff.
Q. I enjoy the vitamin B coenzyme complex so much, I am wondering if you carry
it in a size larger than 60 count, as in, possibly 120 lozenges? I like your
prices and found them to be cheaper than in a discount health food store, but
they had the 120 count for $30 or so. I won't be ordering for another month and
a half, but am curious. Your satisfied customer.
A. At present Physician Formulas only have the 60 count vitamin B Co-Enzyme
complex.
Q. I've just purchased some Sam-e for depression as I
experience too many side-effects with anti-depressants. I have read that it is
wise to take additional vitamin B s, particularly B6, B12 and folic acid, when
taking Sam-e in order to prevent toxic build-up of homocysteine. Apparently
these vitamins assist in the breakdown of homocysteine which is formed when
Sam-e breaks down.
A. We're not totally sure whether extra vitamin B is
needed if someone is taking SAM-e. Perhaps it depends on one's diet and
biochemistry. It would not hurt to take 1 to 3 times the RDA of vitamin B.
Q. Do you think testing for
homocysteine blood level is important? Also, is there another form for
Vitamin B 6 ?
A. I'm not really sure
homocysteine
levels need to be checked since taking a vitamin B complex will lower them
anyway. We do so many blood tests in this country, and medical expenses
are skyrocketing. Why not just take a cheap vitamin B complex? That'
s my opinion, another doctor may disagree.
Vitamin B6 is also found as
pyridoxal5phosphate or P5P.
Q. Is it true that thiamin vitamin B1, taken orally,
prevents mosquitoes from biting?
A. I have not seen good studies on this, but I have a friend who
swears that taking vitamin B1 prevents mosquitoes from biting her. She
takes 50 mg of vitamin B1, and she thinks that taking a B complex does not
work, it has to be vitamin B1 by itself.
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palmetto for a healthy prostate
ahcc extract
kava for less stress
serrapeptase is
a proteolytic enzyme
nattokinase is
an enzyme from soy
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The herbs in Passion Rx include Ashwagandha, Catuaba, Choline, Cnidium, Damiana, DMAE, Horny goat weed, Muira Puama, Rhodiola, Shilajit, Tribulus Terrestris, Tongkat ali. There is a version of Passion Rx with Yohimbe. There are no B vitamins in this libido product.