What To Look Out For In A Multivitamin
What Damages Cellular Health?
Each one of your cells has its own life cycle - aging and renewing itself to remain active. However, over time our cells can become damaged and weak. While this is a normal part of the overall aging process, certain lifestyle factors can speed up this damage. Everything from a poor diet, toxin exposure, and chronic stress can contribute to oxidative stress and the production of free radicals that end up damaging our cells.
What Happens When Cells Are Damaged?
Since your cells are responsible for keeping every system of your body functioning properly, damage can lead to a wide variety of health problems, including:
- Alzheimer’s
- Heart disease
- Wrinkles and other signs of skin aging
- Diabetes
- Weakened immunity
That’s why it's vital we take ownership over our cellular health and have an active role in making sure our cell’s thrive - not just survive.
The Secret To Keeping Cells Healthy
Even though we can’t put a hard stop on our bodies natural aging process or eliminate all lifestyle triggers, we can actively counteract the cellular aging process through a process known as autophagy.
Autophagy is your body’s cellular recycling process that works to break down damaged cells and recycle them out of your system. This also makes way for new, healthy cells to be produced by promoting healthy cellular metabolism. In fact, autophagy is so significant to our health that the Nobel Prize for Medicine was awarded in 2016 for how much progress has been made in studying this process.
Thankfully there are many simple, easy ways to increase autophagy in your body.
Enhanced Bioavailability
Key to the efficacy of our Multivitamin is the selection of bioactive nutrient forms. This ensures that each vitamin and mineral is readily absorbed and utilized by the body. Utilizing Albion® patented mineral chelates and complexes, renowned for their superior bioavailability validated by rigorous clinical studies, guarantees optimal absorption without the risk of competition from other minerals. For example, the inclusion of natural vitamin E and mixed tocopherols enhances absorption, mimicking the nutrient diversity found in wholesome foods. The choice of methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF), branded as Quatrefolic®, as our folate source further underscores our commitment to bioavailability. This form of folate is particularly beneficial for individuals with genetic variations affecting folate metabolism, ensuring efficient utilization for overall health and well-being.
By prioritizing bioactive forms and maintaining a balanced nutrient profile, our Multivitamin not only fills nutritional gaps in the modern diet, but also supports optimal bodily function across various life stages and health protocols. Whether as a foundational supplement or a targeted nutritional boost, it serves as a reliable addition to your health and wellness toolkit.
This approach not only addresses prevalent deficiencies highlighted by national dietary guidelines but also sets our Multivitamin apart as a leader in supporting comprehensive, bioavailable nutrition for anyone seeking to optimize their health.
Support For Antioxidant Defense
Antioxidants are important in that they help protect our cells from oxidative stress, which can damage DNA and lead to disease and degradation in the body. OurMultivitamin's antioxidant support is crucial for maintaining overall vitality and well-being by neutralizing harmful free radicals in the body.
Our blend includes specific vitamins like vitamin C and E, which are known for their powerful antioxidant properties. Minerals such as selenium and zinc are also included to enhance this protective function, ensuring your body has the defense it needs against oxidative damage, supporting a healthier, more resilient you.
Detoxification And Cellular Support
Detoxifying environmental pollutants and medications involves a complex biochemical process where these substances are transformed into harmless compounds that can be eliminated from the body through sweat, urine, and your digestive tract.
This process, known as biotransformation, relies on a range of micronutrients and phytonutrients to ensure efficiency and safety. The MultiVitamin includes essential nutrients like riboflavin, niacin, folate, and B12, crucial for supporting the initial phase of detoxification. Additionally, antioxidants such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, tocopherols, selenium, copper, zinc, and manganese are included to protect tissues during the formation of reactive intermediates between different phases of detoxification.
This comprehensive support helps your body effectively eliminate harmful substances while safeguarding overall health and well-being.
Energy Production And Stress Resilience
Our MultiVitamin is packed with B vitamins that play crucial roles in energy production and metabolic processes like glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation. These vitamins act as coenzymes, supporting the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to fuel our bodies and promote cell growth and division. Beyond energy, they also contribute to nervous system health and overall well-being. This balanced blend ensures you get the vital nutrients needed to stay energized and resilient in the face of daily stressors, making it a great choice for supporting your active lifestyle and maintaining optimal health.
Is It The Right Multi For You?
We recommend this multivitamin to any of our patients that need support with:
- Supplementing an imperfect/incomplete diet (most everyone!)
- Detoxification - anyone dealing with digestive issues, skin issues, or excess inflammation
- Stress reduction - anyone struggling to manage their response to stress or dealing with anxiety
- Energy levels - people struggling with lethargy or overall tiredness, sleep cycle disruptions, or physical stamina
Especially if you suspect you’re not getting all of your micronutrient needs from diet alone, our multivitamin is a great place to start. You can dive even deeper on the benefits here.
You may also want to talk to one of our specialists about your specific health needs and see if this multivitamin is the right supplement for you. As one of the first functional medicine telehealth clinics in the world, we provide webcam health consultations for people around the globe.
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BY DR. WILL COLE
Dr. Will Cole, DNM, IFMCP, DC is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the globe, starting one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will Cole provides a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is also the host of the popular The Art of Being Well podcast and the New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting, Ketotarian, Gut Feelings, and The Inflammation Spectrum.
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