Metagenics Phytomulti
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Background
Over the last few years, many studies have examined inadequate intakes of fruits and vegetables in American individuals with concerning statistics such as 76% and 87% of participants not meeting daily recommended fruits and vegetable intakes respectively. Although supplementing our current food intake with more nutritious fruits and vegetables is a great way to ensure good health, multivitamins and minerals are another solution to low intakes of healthy nutritious foods. Keeping this in mind, many multivitamins provide an insufficient amount of vitamins and minerals that could undermine people’s goals to address their deficiencies. Therefore, it is essential to choose the right multivitamin that can help support each individual’s health needs.
What Phytomulti offers
This multivitamin product is unique with its combination of more than 20 essential minerals and vitamins and a proprietary blend of natural compounds found in fruits and vegetables called phytonutrients. This collection of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients to help support DNA stability, provide antioxidant support and overall improvement of cellular health. It is extremely important to remember that a healthy, diverse diet should also be considered in addition to multivitamin supplementation to ensure optimal health in individuals.
Why Phytomulti
What truly sets this multivitamin apart from its counterparts is the presence of standardized fruits and vegetables extracts containing phytonutrients that have shown to provide important health benefits. Some of the these benefits as cited in research include: anti-inflammatory properties which can help reduce risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer; antioxidant properties meaning they can neutralize harmful free radicals in the body and protect against oxidative stress; cardiovascular health benefits where some phytonutrients can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and improve cholesterol levels which all contribute to improved heart health.
During a 4 week study, 15 participants were given 2 phytomulti tablets daily and data collection was performed before the start of the study and after the 4 weeks mark. The results indicated a significant increase in B-vitamins such as B12 and Folate (B9), and carotenoids ( antioxidant compounds that have many health benefits specially for eye health ). Second biomarker that researchers looked at was antioxidant levels and their effect on DNA stability, both of which improved following the 4 week supplementation with Phytomulti. Lastly, the biomarkers corresponding to oxidative stress and heart health also showed improvement compared to baseline levels.
Dosage and precautions for Phytomulti
Direction: Take one to two tablets once daily with food or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Excess vitamin A may increase the risk of birth defects. Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not exceed 3,000 mcg of preformed vitamin A per day.
Caution: If taking medications consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of the reach of children.
Ingredients for Phytomulti
Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
Resveratrol (from Polygonum cuspidatum root extract) | 10 mg | ** |
Lutein | 6 mg | ** |
Lycopene | 6 mg | ** |
Zeaxanthin | 2 mg | ** |
Myo-Inositol | 25 mg | ** |
Phytonutrient | 400 mg | * |
Dietary Fiber | <1 g | 2%* |
Vitamin A (50% from mixed carotenoids and 50% as retinyl acetate) | 3,000 mcg | 333% |
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate) | 120 mg | 133% |
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | 25 mcg (1000 IU) | 125% |
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 67 mg | 447% |
Vitamin K (as phytonadione) | 120 mcg | 100% |
Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) | 25 mg | 2083% |
Riboflavin | 15 mg | 1154% |
Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin) | 50 mg | 313% |
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 25 mg | 1471% |
Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate)† | 1,360 mcg DFE | 340% |
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 200 mcg | 8333% |
Biotin | 500 mcg | 1667% |
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium D-pantothenate) | 75 mg | 1500% |
Choline (as choline bitartrate) | 25 mg | 5% |
Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% |
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) | 40 mg | 10% |
Zinc (as zinc citrate) | 15 mg | 136% |
Selenium (as selenium aspartate) | 100 mcg | 182% |
Copper (as copper citrate) | 1 mg | 111% |
Manganese (as manganese citrate) | 0.5 mg | 22% |
Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) | 200 mcg | 571% |
Molybdenum (as molybdenum aspartate complex) | 50 mcg | 111% |
Proprietary Phytonutrient Blend of:
Citrus bioflavonoid complex [standardized to 45% hesperidin], green coffee bean extract [standardized to 45% chlorogenic acid], pomegranate whole fruit extract [standardized to 43.2 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)], grape seed extract [standardized to 85% oligomeric proanthocyanidins], blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) fruit extract [standardized to 20% total polyphenols and 15% anthocyanins], green tea leaf extract [standardized to 60% catechins and 40% EGCG], bitter melon fruit extract, prune skin extract [standardized to 50% polyphenols], watercress aerial parts 4:1 extract, Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) bark powder, Indian gum Arabic tree bark and heartwood extract [standardized to 6% catechins], rosemary extract [standardized to 7.6% min sum of carnosol+carnosic acid], artichoke leaf extract [containing cynarin and chlorogenic acid] | 400 mg | ** |
Myo-Inositol | 25 mg | ** |
Resveratrol (from Polygonum cuspidatum root extract) | 10 mg | ** |
Lutein | 6 mg | ** |
Lycopene | 6 mg | ** |
Zeaxanthin | 2 mg | ** |
This product is non-GMO and gluten-free.
Serving Size : 2 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 60. Other serving sizes might also be available.
Proprietary Phytonutrient Blend of:
Citrus bioflavonoid complex [standardized to 45% hesperidin]
Green coffee bean extract [standardized to 45% chlorogenic acid]
Pomegranate whole fruit extract [standardized to 43.2 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)]
Grape seed extract [standardized to 85% oligomeric proanthocyanidins]
Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) fruit extract [standardized to 20% total polyphenols and 15% anthocyanins]
Green tea leaf extract [standardized to 60% catechins and 40% EGCG]
Bitter melon fruit extract, prune skin extract [standardized to 50% polyphenols]
Watercress aerial parts 4:1 extract
Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) bark powder
Indian gum Arabic tree bark and heartwood extract [standardized to 6% catechins]
Rosemary extract [standardized to 7.6% min sum of carnosol+carnosic acid]
Artichoke leaf extract [containing cynarin and chlorogenic acid]
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, cellulose, stearic acid (vegetable), silica, and coating [hypromellose, medium-chain triglycerides, hydroxypropylcellulose, and sodium copper chlorophyllin (color)].
References about Phytomulti
"Phytonutrients: Definition, Classification, and Health Benefits" by D. D. Kitts and Z. Yuan, published in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, provides a comprehensive overview of phytonutrients and their health benefits.
"Phytochemicals: Nutrient-Gene Interactions" by D. Heber, published in the Journal of Food Science, provides an in-depth review of the role of phytochemicals in health promotion and disease prevention.
"Phytochemicals: Extraction, Isolation, and Identification" by K. C. Namdeo, published in the Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, provides a detailed overview of the methods used to extract, isolate, and identify phytochemicals from plants.