Whole Food Vitamins

Health - Your Greatest Asset

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What are you doing about your health? Did you know approximately 40% of North Americans are currently taking a multi-vitamin. What many do not realize is that they might be causing more harm than benefit.

Synthetic vitamins are included in many brand name supplements today and could be dangerous to your health. Did you know that taking the synthetic form of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can actually thicken the arterial walls of the heart by as much as 2.5 times, which can lead to heart disease? Other synthetic forms of Vitamins A, E, B, etc. can be potentially just as dangerous. Most supplement products on the market today use synthetic vitamins rather than whole vitamins straight from vegetables and fruits. Synthetic vitamins are much cheaper to manufacture and market.

Introducing: The Greatest Vitamin in the World

The Greatest Vitamin in the World uses only the highest quality of vitamins and minerals combined with other scientifically proven nutrients to support your body nutritionally.

Whole Food Vitamins are Non-synthetic

Vitamins are essential for the normal metabolism, growth and life of your body. According to research, because of nutrient-deficient foods in our diets today. every individual should take a multi-vitamin. Many people with cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other serious diseases may have been able to avoid these illnesses if they had received proper nutrition.

In order for the body to absorb and use a vitamin, all of its parts must be present. Not all vitamins are good fpr you. Taking fractionated or synthetic form of a vitamin, such as ascorbic acid, your body must first supply the missing parts of the whole food complex. It does this by robbing your collagen tissues for the missing elements. This process could leave you more depleted.

Fractionated vitamins can produce a drug-like reaction in the body and have been shown to increase the risk of cancer, birth defects and heart disease. Synthetic vitamins can increase the activity of nerve cells and stimulate a feeling of euphoria and temporary increase in energy, while incurring long-term damage to the body. The whole food vitamins in our formula supply the individual cells with the nutrients they need to flourish.

The Greatest Vitamin in the World

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The Greatest Vitamin in the World was designed to nutritionally support your entire body! We use only the highest grade Whole Food Vitamins, Chelated Minerals, Probiotics, and Vegetable Enzymes, all in one amazing vitamin! Your health is worth everything. Start treating it right, and give your body the nutrients needed to support optimal health.

Out of all the things you do for your body, this is something that could truly change the way you feel every day of your life. That is why we encourage everyone to try The Greatest Vitamin in the World 100% Risk Free! Try it for one month and see for yourself how incredible our vitamin truly is. We used over 100 medical studies in creating The Greatest Vitamin in the World to ensure each nutrient we used would nutritionally support the body.

The Greatest Vitamin in the World

Begin the Antiaging Process

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Aging is a phenomenon, which occurs in all living things.¹

Yet, that process occurs much too rapidly for most people in America.² Our current stressful lifestyles, environmental pollutants and toxins, and lack of proper nutrition all combine to speed us toward early aging. Add to that the constant bombardment of free radicals and there is little wonder as to why we seem to age so quickly! Free radicals—unstable and highly reactive atoms that cause cellular damage and malfunction—are created as the result of stress, chemicals in the environment, stimulants, and countless other lifestyle factors.³ Free radicals accelerate the aging process leaving many of us tired, achy, and wrinkled - when we should be in the prime of life!

While aging itself is not an illness, it is a process of continual degeneration, yet aging is not synonymous with poor health. One can have vitality and zest for living whether 30 or 60! In fact, a healthy lifestyle and supplying the body with the proper nutrition can enhance the aging process and fuel the body so it will perform even better as you age.

There is a group of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes called antioxidants that help to protect the body from the formation of free radicals.⁴ Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms that can cause damage to cells, impairing the immune system. Free radical damage is thought by scientists to be the basis for the aging process as well.

There are a number of known free radicals that occur in the body. They may be formed by exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals such as those found in cigarette smoke, overexposure to the sun’s rays, or various metabolic processes.

Free radicals are normally kept in check by the action of free radical scavengers that occur naturally in the body. These scavengers neutralize the free radicals. A certain enzyme serves this vital function. The enzyme is known as superoxide dismutase (SOD).⁵ The body makes this as a matter of course. This enzyme gets overburdened due to the amount of free radicals that we are exposed to. There are also a number of nutrients that act as antioxidants, including vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and the mineral selenium. Certain herbs have antioxidant properties as well.

Although many antioxidants can be obtained from food sources such as sprouted grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, it is difficult to get enough of them from these sources to hold back the free radicals constantly being generated in our polluted environment.

Grape seed extract and pine bark (OPCs) are naturally occurring substances present in a variety of food and botanical sources. They are unique flavones that have powerful antioxidant capabilities and excellent bioavailability. Clinical test suggest that OPC’s may be as much as fifty times more potent than vitamin C in terms of bioavailable antioxidant activity.⁶In addition to their antioxidant activity, they strengthen and repair connective tissue, including that of the cardiovascular system. They also moderate allergic and inflammatory responses by reducing histamine production.

1. Law of Thermodynamics
2. http://www.census.gov/
3. Rice-Evans, C., and Burdon, R., eds. "Free Radical Damage and its Control." (Amsterdam: Elsivier) v, 1994.
4. Diplock, A.T., "Antioxidants and free radical scavengers," in Rice-Evans, C. and Burdon, R., eds, Free Radical Damage And Its Control (Amsterdam: Elsivier) 114-115, 1994.
5. Ashmead, H. DeWayne. "Increased Superoxide Dismutase Activity Resulting From Ingested Amino Acid Chelated Minerals. Albion Laboratories, Inc. Clearfield, UT.
6. Patent No. 2092743; inventors: J. Masquelier and M.J. Michaud.

The Four Aces: Antioxidants

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There has been a lot of research has been done to show that an improved lifestyle including healthier eating, exercise and proper nutrient levels can help nutritionally support your body in so many ways.

Normal body cells grow, divide, and die in an orderly fashion. During the early years of a person's life, normal cells divide more rapidly until the person becomes an adult. After that, cells in most parts of the body divide only to replace worn-out or dying cells and to repair injuries.

Icreased intake of vitamin C and other anti-oxidants, especially from fruits and vegetables, could be extremely beneficial. The main antioxidants are known as the 4 "ACES" for provitamin A, vitamin C vitamin E and selenium

Another greatly researched nutrient for nutritionally supporting your body in a fantastic way is with Garlic. Many other studies have shown that Beta Carotene and other antioxidants have a great impact in nutritionally supporting your body.

Start taking care of your body so that you can live your life to the fullest!

Healthy Blood Sugar Levels

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Having healthy glucose sugar levels can be very important to experiencing a healthy lifestyle. When you have healthy blood sugar levels, your body should be producing and properly using insulin.

Chromium is an essential trace element that is required for the body to have normal insulin function.¹ When the body has a chromium deficiency it can produce conditions such as impaired glucose metabolism, high blood sugar levels, lower HDL levels, among others. If your diet is high in refined sugars and refined grains like white bread, you actual intensify the chromium depletion in the body. Check out the graph from the study.²

Gymnema sylvestre studies show an amazing effect on supporting healthy blood glucose levels.³ Researchers believe that Gymnema sylvestre may play a key role in helping the body nutritionally support healthy beta cells, which plays a vital role in the production of and secretion of insulin into the body. No other herb has been shown to nutritionally support healthy beta cells as much as Gymnema sylvestre. Gymnema sylvestre is also known to nutritonally support a healthy body fat ratio and healthy cholesterol levels!⁴
Improve your diet, exercise and nutritionally support the body by eating healthy foods and as many raw foods as possible.

1. Prog Clin Biol Res. 380:221-34, 1993.
2. Ashmead, H. DeWayne. THe Metabolism of Amino Acid Chelates. Albion Laboratories, Inc. Clearfield, UT. p.9-10.
3. Mhasker KS, Caius JF. A study of Indian medicinal plants. II. Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. Indian J Med Res Memoirs 1930;16:2–75
4. Preuss, HG., et al. Comparative effects of chromium, vanadium and gymnema sylvestre on sugar-induced blood pressure elevations in SHR.
J Am Coll Nutr. 1998 Apr;17(2):116-23.

Healthy Body Weight

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Healthy body weight is an increasing issue among Americans today. Healthy body weight is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We will show from the research below, improving your diet and exercise are the most important things you can do to improve your metabolism and help your body shed the unwanted fat.¹

Lets look at some of the most researched and powerful nutrients:

CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)
A study published in The Journal of Nutrition (December 2000, V12) established that the natural dietary supplement conjugated linoleic Acid (CLA) reduces body fat in people with body weight challenges.²

Garcinia Cambogia
Another supplement essential for weight loss is natural organic acid extract from the rind of the Malabar tamarind called Garcinia cambogia. This compound has been associated with nutritionally supporting healthy body weight by a gradual decrease in body fat and other weight management benefits, such as suppressing hunger cravings. A study performed by Katts, et al, concluded the adminstration of Garcinia cambogia reduced deposition of body fat and promoted increased weight loss in human subjects.³ Citrin K is a proprietary formula proven to suppress appetite and inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the liver. Citrin K also supplies potassium, which plays a major role in maintaining the body's fluid balance and heartbeat.

Other micronutrients that are needed to support body fat metobolism include vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C and zinc and chromium. 1. http://www.diabetes.org/ (American Diabetes Association).
2. The Journal of Nutrition. Vol 130, No 12, Dec 2000.
3. Kaats GR. Reduction of body fat as a function of taking a dietary supplement containing garcinia cambogia extract, chromium picolinate and L-carnitine: A randomized double blind placebo controlled study. 3rd International Conference on Anti-aging Medicine and Bio-medical Technology. Las Vegas, NV., Dec. 7-11, 1995.

Cardiovascular Health

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Maintaining cardiovascular health is one of the most important priorities for wellness! The most vital aspects of maintaing cardiovascular health includes having a good nutrient rich healthy diet, plenty of physical activity, and watching your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Additionally, through research we know that specific nutrients can help nutritionally support coronary health and cardiovascular health. A special form of garlic extract (AGE) could nutritionally support cardiovascular health in a couple of ways.

Vitamins C and E, and daily consumption of folic acid, vitamin B(12), vitamin B(6), vitamin B-3 (niacin), and chromium are shown to nutritionally support coronary and cardiovascular health, to help you live a life of wellness and feeling good.

Additionally, minerals have been proven to be the most bioavailable and better absorbed by the body in the amino acid chelated form. This form leaves no waste or toxins in the body, such as calcium citrate or carbonate, which can cause additional stress.

Make sure you're eating healthy food, getting regular check-ups with your doctor, exercising, resting, and doing activities that make you smile.

Healthy Cholesterol Levels

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Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health should be a top priority for people. Some vital aspects of having healthy cholesterol levels include having a good nutrient-rich, healthy diet, plenty of physical activity, and watching blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Additionally, through research we know that specific nutrients are necessary to nutritionally support coronary health. Here are just a few examples.

Vitamins should be taken straight from foods in their whole form, not in their partial form or made in a lab. For example, vitamin C taken in its synthetic form, Ascorbic Acid, has actually been shown to thicken arterial walls.¹ Additionally, minerals have been proven to be the most bioavailable and most readily absorbed by the body in the amino acid chelated form. This form leaves no waste or toxins in the body, such as calcium citrate or carbonate, which can cause additional stress.

The Greatest Vitamin in the World is excited to educate people about the critical importance of health and proper nutrition. Do not allow yourself to be among the millions who will ignore the most important asset they have, their health.

1. Roebuck J.R., et al. "Effects of Chromium Supplementation on Serum High-Density Lipoprotein Levels in Men Taking Beta-blockers. Am Intern Med. 1991; 115:917-924.

The Body Considers Digestion a Top Priority

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Digestion (according to Taber's Medical Dictionary) is the process by which food is broken down mechanically and chemically in the gastrointestinal tract and converted into absorbable forms.¹

Digestion: The #1 Priority

The body considers digestion a top priority. Other processes, including the immune system, energy production and even brain function all wait while the body digest food. When digestion is functioning properly, food is broken down and nutrients are made available by the body itself for repair, metabolism, and healing without undue stress. Unfortunately, the way our foods are grown and processed, toxins in the environment, and even stress, anger and many other factors wreak havoc on digestion. The result is that up to 70 million Americans experience a whole range of digestive problems from ongoing symptoms of bloating, gas, and stomach cramps.

If food is not digested properly, it ferments in the stomach (Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition), creating acids and gases, which are factors in bloating, heartburn, and more.²
Cooked and processed foods rob the body of enzymes and other nutrients needed for complete digestion and absorption.
Fatigue, weight gain, premature aging, lactose intolerance and food allergies have been linked to incomplete digestion and may indicate a need for enzymes, flora and specific minerals.

There are three stages of Digestion

Stage 1: Most often, digestive problems are linked to the first stage of digestion where enzymes are first utilized. Enzymes are not only crucial to digestion; they are the catalysts, which allow the body to breathe, reproduce, and generate energy. Nothing in the body works without enzymes. Life itself depends on enzymes.³ Yet, virtually every individual is deficient in these vital protein molecules. Stress, caffeine, alcohol and even extreme weather conditions all destroy enzymes.

The most serious threat to our enzyme supply is cooked and processed foods.⁴ Raw foods contain enzymes, helping break them down in the digestive system. However, the cooked foods that make up the bulk of the modern diet are lacking enzymes, so the body must constantly draw from its limited supply of digestive enzymes. As this supply is depleted, in order to accomplish digestion, the body must rely on metabolic enzymes. When this occurs, other bodily processes are compromised, and aging can be more pronounced.

Dr. Edward Howell, who spent over forty years studying the effects of enzymes on health said, "Humans eating an enzymeless diet use up a tremendous amount of their enzyme potential in lavish secretions of the pancreas and other digestive organs. The result is shortened life span (65 years or less as compared with 100 years or more), illness and lowered resistance to stress of all types, psychological and environmental."⁵

When we eat cooked and processed foods that are void of enzymes, we no longer break the foods down for the next step of digestion and we put stress on our systems that age and degenerate our bodies.

Stage 2: The next stage of digestion deals with helping the food assimilate out of the gut into the blood stream. This occurs with the help of friendly bacteria (probiotics). Probiotics line the intestines and not only help with the assimilation of foods but they also help create enzymes and vitamins that further break down foods.⁷

Stage 3: The third and final stage of digestion occurs when the food substrate is finally utilized in the cell. This happens in part by specific minerals.

Proper digestion, the absorption and assimilation of nutrients which results in health and vitality, begins by supplying the enzymes, minerals and probiotics necessary to ensure that foods are completely broken down and that your body gets the nourishment it needs. Proper digestion of your foods can be one of the most health promoting things you can do for your body.

1. Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, Edition 16. F.A. Davis Company: Philadelphia,1989, p. 276.
2. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition. p. 460.
3. Howell, Dr. Edward. Enzyme Nutrition. New Jersey: Avery Publishing Group, 1985, p. 3.
4. Howell, p.4.
5. Howell, p.29.
7. Shahani, Khem. Fact and fallacies about probiotics: Particularly concerning the Beneficial Aspect of Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE.

Why You Feel You Have No Energy

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Energy drives all biological, physiological, and chemical reactions in the body. The Law of Conservation of Energy, the first Law of Thermodynamics, states that the total quantity of energy in the universe remains constant. Energy is not created nor destroyed; it's transferred from one system to another in many forms.

In the human, body adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP) is the short-term energy storage unit produced within the microscopic mitochondria within every cell in the body. ATP is the cellular currency for all biochemical reactions, and is produced within each cell’s mitochondria via the krebs cycle (the “energy cycle” for the body). The Krebs Cycle is a series of complex chemical reactions that occur within the cells of the body to create a form of energy in the body.¹ It utilizes various minerals and enzymes to complete this cycle and, as in all chemical reactions, is limited by quantity and availability of reactants, minerals, and enzymes.

In the simplest form, the energy cycle shows the intricate balance of food (carbohydrates, fats, proteins) with the proper quantity and quality of vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and enzymes resulting in energy production. This energy is used at the cellular level to build the structural and functional components of life (bones, hair, blood, hormones, etc.) which translates into the body's overall health.

According to Arthur Guyton in the Textbook of Medical Physiology, the basic characteristics of a cell are as follows:

“All cells deliver the end-products of their chemical reactions into surrounding fluids. The general mechanisms for changing nutrients into energy are basically the same in all cells. Oxygen combines with carbohydrates, fat or protein to release energy for cell function.”²

The important components necessary to begin the energy cycle are:

Proteins – the most abundant substance next to water in most cells.
Fats/Lipids – needed to make different membranes for all cells.
Carbohydrates – they play a minor role in structural function of the cell, but a major role in nutrition of the cell.
Vitamins – Vitamins have been described as “missing keys.” Like a key “they fit into tiny chemical locks" that free the body’s regulatory networks, each vitamin is a complex organic molecule that fills in specific missing links throughout the body’s chemistry.”³ (see Vitamins)
Minerals – NATURALLY-occurring inorganic elements having a characteristic crystalline structure, chemical composition and physical properties. Minerals are catalysts for many of our body's cellular processes. (see Minerals)
Probiotics – There is a delicate balance that exists in the normal healthy individual where the ‘good’ bacteria suppress the potentially ‘bad’ bacteria. This results in a symbiotic association between the flora and the host. This exchange has evolved to work under natural conditions to the benefit of the host but modern lifestyles have compromised the association and, in some circumstances, has left the host vulnerable. These bacteria strains function as our body’s second immune system. (see Good Bacteria)

The quality, as well as the quantity, of these foods is an important factor in getting on to the road of optimal health.

1. Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, Edition 16. F.A. Davis Company: Philadelphia,1989, p. 982-3.
2. Guyton, Arthur C.; Physiology of the Human Body. Hardcover; Saunders College Publishing; January 1984, p. 2.
3. Beasley, Joseph D., M.D. and Jefy Swift, M.A. The Kellogg Report: The Impact of Nutrition, Environment and Lifestyle on the Health of Americans. New York: The Institute of Health Policy and Practice, 1989, p. 70.

Enzymes and Your Health

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Enzymes, which serve as the body's labor force to perform every single function for our daily activities, are required to keep us alive. They are responsible for all of the functions of every organ system in the body. At the same time, they are most important in supporting the body's defenses and immune system to protect us from harmful forces and specific dangers to our health.

There are three classes of enzymes: metabolic enzymes, which run every process in the body; digestive enzymes, which help digest or foods; and food enzymes from raw foods, which start food digestion. All of our organs and tissues are run by metabolic enzymes. Since good health depends on all of the metabolic enzymes doing an excellent job, we must be sure that nothing interferes with the body making enough of them. A shortage could cause serious trouble.

The length of life is inversely proportional to the rate of exhaustion of the enzyme potential of an organism. The increased use of food enzymes promotes a decreased rate of exhaustion of the enzyme potential. (The Enzyme Nutrition Axiom - Dr. Edward Howell)

Enzymes are minute protein molecules found naturally in foods we eat.¹ These protein molecules serve a vital purpose. They are catalysts that make possible the chemical reactions that digest our food and break it down to useable, absorbable nutrients. Enzymes are the life force found in foods and then transferred to our bodies to keep every system functioning optimally.

Problems arise because most of the foods we eat are enzyme-deficient. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 118°F and above.² That means that almost any kind of food preparation method destroys enzymes. Anytime you cook, microwave, fry, bake, grill or otherwise process your foods, you subject yourself to the dangerous consequences of eating enzyme-deficient foods.

Mother Nature must have known we wouldn’t eat all of our foods raw, so our bodies have a backup supply of digestive enzymes. However, that supply is limited and depleting this supply places undue stress on the body. In other words, whenever we eat cooked or processed foods (which for most people is every meal!), we cause our bodies to work harder than necessary.³

When the body’s resources are being commandeered to accomplish digestion, they aren’t readily available to do other things—such as delaying the aging process or burning stored body fat. That’s right. Eating cooked and processed foods can lead to premature aging and increased storage of body fat.⁴

Cooked and processed foods are so hard on the body that they actually bring on a condition called digestive leucocytosis. The body considers cooked food to be a foreign substance, an unwanted invader and eating cooked food causes the white blood cell count to rise!

Further, if enzymes are not present in the food you eat, not only is the body overtaxed, but also food is often only partially digested. This causes additional problems, including allergies, and lethargy.

Eventually, as your body’s stores of digestive enzymes are depleted, you become unable to digest certain foods at all. For example, if you were to use up your supply of lactase enzymes (from eating enzyme-deficient milk products) you would become lactose intolerant.

While we are inordinately using up our digestive enzymes by eating enzyme-deficient foods, the body is trying to compensate in yet another way—by next pulling from its supply of metabolic enzymes. These enzymes can be called upon to facilitate digestion, but their primary purpose is to run other processes of the body.

Plainly, it is not a good thing to be using enzymes to accomplish digestion when they are supposed to be regulating the heart, lungs, or kidneys instead. However, that is exactly what happens. The body places a priority on digestion and goes to great lengths to do whatever is necessary to make sure foods are properly broken down and assimilated.

Some experts recognize the extreme toll this places on the body. Dr. Edward Howell, who studied enzyme nutrition for over 50 years, wrote:

"Humans eating an enzymeless diet use up a tremendous amount of their enzyme potential in lavish secretions of the pancreas and other digestive organs. The result is a shortened lifespan (65 years of less as compared with 100 or more), illness, and lowered resistance to stresses of all types, physiological and environmental."⁵

Initially, the body may react to enzyme deficiency with what we call “indigestion.” Minor discomforts—of burping, heartburn, abdominal pain and bad breath as well as excess gas, diarrhea, constipation and more—can be linked to consuming foods that are devoid of enzymes. Headaches, mental fatigue, nervousness, and lack of concentration can all result when the body doesn’t have enzymes readily available in the foods we eat. ⁶

There is an ironic twist in this whole scenario. Most people, when they experience the first signs of indigestion, have no idea that those signs are tied to enzyme deficiency and are a signal that digestion is compromised. While this may dissuade the symptoms, it doesn’t solve the problem, and is detrimental to overall health and well being.

Along with changing your diet and adding more raw foods, the way to preserve the body’s vital enzyme supply is by taking an enzyme supplement each time you eat foods that are cooked or processed. Products that contain protease only initiate the process of protein digestion. Protease breaks protein down to a peptide. In the peptide form, protein can’t be used by the body and can actually cause more harm than good. To break peptides down to useable amino acids requires peptidase as well.

Amylase will break carbohydrates down into disaccharides. Since disaccharides are still not in a form the body can use—and, like peptides, can wreak havoc in the system—cellulase, lactase, maltase and invertase must also be included to finish the job and break the carbohydrates all the way down to useable simple sugars.⁷ Similarly, lipase, the enzyme that digests fat must have certain minerals present in order to accomplish its job.⁸

You now understand the dangers of enzyme depletion and how to avoid the side effects of eating cooked and processed foods. Choose to be free of indigestion, to preserve your enzyme stores for important metabolic function and to promote optimum nutrient absorption and fat metabolism by eating responsibly. When you eat foods that are cooked and processed and, therefore, void of enzymes, make sure you don’t let enzyme deficiencies overtax your system and deprive you of the optimal health you want and deserve.

1. Howell, Dr. Edward. Enzyme Nutrition. New Jersey: Avery Publishing Group, 1985, p. 2.
2. Ibid., p. 4.
3. Ibid., p. 6-7.
4. Ibid., p. 15-6.
5. Howell, op. cit.
6. National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse http://www.niddk.nih.gov/DD-statistics/DD-statistics.html
7. Gary, Gary M. "Intestinal Digestion and Maldigestion of Dietary Carbohydrates." Annual Review of Medicine 22:391-404, 1971. ; 8. McPherson, James C., et al. “Effect of lipase ingestion on blood lipid levels.” Proceedings of the Society of Experimental Biology and Medicine 115: 5124-17 (1964).

Protect Your Eyesight

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Poor nutrition is linked to nearly every cause of eye damage or loss of vision.¹ From eyestrain to bags under the eyes, from bloodshot eyes to blurred vision, nearly every irritation or trouble with the eyes can be linked to the poor diet consumed by most people every day. Our common American diet—high in foods laced with chemicals and preservatives—is particularly detrimental to the eyes.

With intense eyestrain from computer work, inadequate light, environmental pollutants, the need for eye-nourishing nutrients is even greater. Nicotine, sugar and caffeine are also extremely detrimental, increasing the need to provide nutritional support for the eyes.

For many, nutrition can help the eyes stay strong and/or heal. In another report, Snodderly states that including more caretenoids in the diet (dark green and orange fruits and vegetables) nutritionally support the eyes.³ Vitamins A, B,C, & E are also shown to nutritionally support the eyes' proper functioning.⁴

1. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition. p. 355-358.
2. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, August, 1997; 38(9):1795-1801.
3. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition. p. 356.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Our product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Our product contains whole food based nutrients that have been clinically proven to nutritionally support the body. However, under the rules created by the FDA, we cannot claim that, by consuming these nutrients through taking our amazing products, it will cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. And, because of the nature of how we produce our vitamin, using only natural ingredients, The Greatest Vitamin in the World and any of our other amazing supplements, will never be classified as a drug. Only a drug, approved by the FDA, may claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are proud to offer only whole food based nutrients for the body and hope that your experience with our products is amazing.

1. Does this vitamin contain oral chelation formula?
Although there is great research into the green foods and other nutrients in the Greatest Vitamin in the World as chelaters, this formula is not a specific chelating product. The natural ability of the body to chelate out toxins is based on its nutrient levels. The GVW supplies whole food nutrients needed to help the body get proper nutrients to help maintain itself, and chelation is one of those processes.

2. I have heard that you have to keep probiotics refrigerated, and to buy probiotics off the shelf at room temperature is not a good idea. How is your way of processing still keeping your probiotics healthy?
The stabilized probiotics we use are dormant at room temperature due to a special cryogenic process. Only with the addition of water do they become active. This is why our flora is so far superior to others.

3. I am a vegetarian and my first concern is how vegetarian is your product?
Our product is not completely vegetarian. We use shark cartilage and our colostrum comes from New Zealand cows that are organically fed with no steroids, hormones or anti-biotics. The capsules are preservative-free gelatin.

4. What are enzymes and what do they do?
Enzymes are tiny proteins that are found in all raw foods to help them digest and be more readily absorbed in the body. Enzymes are destroyed at 118 F and are not present in processed foods. This puts the burden on the body to digest the food on its own and when it can't do it properly, problems arise. If fats are not digested properly we can get excess fat storage.

5. Do you use organic ingredients? Are there fillers?
All ingredients that can be organic, are. There are no fillers. We stuff as many nutrient-dense whole foods as we can into each capsule.

6. What is the capsule made out of?
The GVW utilizes a preservative-free gel capsule. This capsule is an animal by product, but it is only the gel and it has been thoroughly tested for purity and safety. There are products for joints on the market, which have only this form of gel as their only ingredient due to its incredible benefits.

7. What is the cellular absorption rate of your vitamins?
The cellular absorption rate is based on the individual ingredients. For example, if you look at our website under minerals you will see different absorption rates from the studies of each mineral. Every single nutrient in the product has a proprietary delivery system know as "opti-blend". This delivery system utilizes enzymes and patented minerals in specific amounts to break down the nutrients and deliver them on the cellular level.

8. Have these vitamins been approved by the FDA?
The FDA doesn't need to approve any whole food based vitamin supplement. The FDA does have a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list they publish that lists all the nutrients that are considered safe. The GVW's nutrients are all on this list. The Perfect Pill nutrients also use only whole food based nutrients.

9. How much of the vitamins and nutrients are absorbed and utilized by the body and how much passes through without being absorbed?
The absorption of the vitamins and minerals are dependent on a couple factors. 1) Are the nutrients in their organic state? In other words, are the nutrients in the state as close to the form they were in when they were in the ground. Nature makes foods in the right form so that they are absorbed properly including the Vitamins and Minerals.
Most products are synthetically made and do not have the same absorption benefits. The GVW uses Organic Whole food nutrients and Organic minerals that are patented and proven through research to be absorbed up to 400% better than others (please see mineral section of GVW Web site). The absorption of each mineral and vitamin is different but we also put a proprietary delivery system in the formula called Opti-Blend that greatly enhances the absorption of the nutrients by adding back even more Enzymes and Minerals from nature that help with the absorption and assimilation process.

Our product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Our product contains whole food based nutrients that have been clinically proven to nutritionally support the body. However, under the rules created by the FDA, we cannot claim that, by consuming these nutrients through taking our amazing products, it will cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. And, because of the nature of how we produce our vitamin, using only natural ingredients, The Greatest Vitamin in the World and any of our other amazing supplements, will never be classified as a drug. Only a drug, approved by the FDA, may claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are proud to offer only whole food based nutrients for the body and hope that your experience with our products is amazing.

10. Why do I need to take 9 pills a day?
When you create a whole food product, you keep everything from the food except the fiber and water. This takes up much more room than the synthetic vitamins that only have a fraction of the vitamin or mineral. We also have addressed the major concerns of disease and degeneration that the average person faces and added the specific nutrients to nutritionally support those factors also. This makes it so that you do not have to take a bunch of different bottles of product.

11. How many different ingredients are in this vitamin?
That number changes based on new research and the amounts of nutrients in each crop of whole foods and herbs. The consistency of bringing you 100% of everything you need is our number 1 priority. At the present time we have over 75 different nutrients in the formula.

12. Can children take this vitamin, and if so, how many capsules should they take daily?
Since the GVW is whole food based then it is safe for most children. We recommend half the adult dosage while they are in their youth.

13. Can pregnant women take this vitamin?
Absolutely. In fact, if you take a look at our Web site you will see that some of the most important nutrients for pregnancy like Iron and Vitamin A are much more highly absorbed safe than so-called pre-natal formulas on the market.

14. Why is this vitamin so expensive when I can buy a multi-vitamin for less?
This is a good question that is very important for you to understand. A whole food vitamin with all of these high-end ingredients would cost upwards of $70.00 or more. Synthetic multi-vitamins are made in a lab at very low cost and don't do you much good as the research shows on our website. Don Lapre has brought this product to the market with the lowest profit margin we have ever seen and we have created 1,000's of products for the market over the last 15 years.

15. Will I notice a difference in how I feel after taking these vitamins? If so, how long might it take?
The GVW supports the body's systems nutritionally, so you might not feel a major surge in energy immediately. If you are deficient in a nutrient that is needed in the body, then you might feel a dramatic change as many of our users have; but, don't feel bad if you don't. Just read the research on the importance of these nutrients daily and be excited about the quality of life you are creating for years to come.

16. How do you determine what vitamins are needed for a given body type?
The parameters for most vitamins and minerals are broad but there are some important factors that remain consistent with all of us. Research also shares with us the major concerns of the population in North America and the deficiencies that occur. We have also made sure the levels of nutrients for specific concerns are elevated in the Greatest Vitamin in the World so that we cover the basis for most all the population.

17. How is this multivitamin different than any other multivitamin?
Numerous differences! I highly recommend looking at our website and going through each of the sections that show the research behind each nutrient. Here are a few major differences:
A. GVW is the only whole food vitamin formula that has a proprietary delivery system (opti-blend) to ensure even greater absorption.
B. GVW only uses nutrients that have been proven to benefit the body and we don't use any fillers or useless ingredients.
C. All of the GVW nutrients are the best form available regardless of their popularity; for example, we use the organic patented form of Chromium instead of the popular Chromium Picolinate. We keep this high commitment with all of our nutrients.

Our product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Our product contains whole food based nutrients that have been clinically proven to nutritionally support the body. However, under the rules created by the FDA, we cannot claim that, by consuming these nutrients through taking our amazing products, it will cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. And, because of the nature of how we produce our vitamin, using only natural ingredients, The Greatest Vitamin in the World and any of our other amazing supplements, will never be classified as a drug. Only a drug, approved by the FDA, may claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are proud to offer only whole food based nutrients for the body and hope that your experience with our products is amazing.

18. Do you need to take food with this vitamin?
At first some people are not used to absorbing many good nutrients into their system so it is advised to take it with food. As you get use to all the powerful nutrients in the Greatest Vitamin in the World you should be able to take it anytime.

19. Is it okay to have caffeine while taking this vitamin?
Caffeine is a stimulant and its intake should be governed by each individual. The GVW helps your body absorb all nutrients better so make sure you listen to your body and make good informed decisions.

20. Is heat used in making this vitamin? Are the nutrients in the vitamin still considered to be alive?
No heat is used to make our vitamin. That is one of the reasons that the formula is in a capsule. We use plant enzymes, live probiotics and whole foods in our formula. So, we need to make sure that the temperature never goes above 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the entire process so that everything is alive and stays that way.

21. When the vitamins are formulated, what is the resident frequency used?
We utilize the understanding of Dextro-rotatory spins with our nutrients. What this means is that we make sure every nutrient has a right hand (life-giving) spin to it. If it is a Levo-rotatory (non life-bearing) spin then we do not use that nutrient.

22. What is the Ph level of The Greatest Vitamin in the World?
The Ph level will change slightly with each batch due to the nature of whole foods, but the formula will always be alkaline and help the body deal with the acid environment we all encounter in our daily lives.

23. Regarding folate, is a generic or synthetic form of folic acid used in this vitamin?
The B-Vitamins in the formula like folic acid and folate come from the whole food source of vegetarian yeast. Additional amounts of each vitamin are added to the whole food base to ensure the nutrients take on the organic right hand spin direction needed to work properly in the body.

24. Is this form of glucosamine from shellfish or from another source?
Our form of glucosamine has never and will never be from shellfish. We get our glucosamine from shark or free-range bovine.

25. Is it bad for women to take iron after menopause?
Organic absorbable iron is not bad for women to take after menopause. If this were true, you would be told not to eat dark green vegetables. The non-absorbable form of iron (iron sulfate) is what is not good for them to take, because it is so hard for the body to absorb.

26. Where do the fruits and vegetables used to make this vitamin com from? Are they ALL organic?
Every fruit and vegetable that can come organic, does. Many of our fruits come from the Ecuadorian rain forest. All of our fruits and vegetables are pesticide-free.

27. Does Optimal Health Systems only manufacture this vitamin? The concern here is that if they manufacture other supplements, which are not as pure as ours, there might be a risk of contamination from using the same machines and equipment?
Optimal Health Systems also makes products for doctors and professional athletic teams, but they only use the same nutrient standards that are in the Greatest Vitamin in the World. There is no compromise ever when it comes to an Optimal Health Systems formulation.

Our product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Our product contains whole food based nutrients that have been clinically proven to nutritionally support the body. However, under the rules created by the FDA, we cannot claim that, by consuming these nutrients through taking our amazing products, it will cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. And, because of the nature of how we produce our vitamin, using only natural ingredients, The Greatest Vitamin in the World and any of our other amazing supplements, will never be classified as a drug. Only a drug, approved by the FDA, may claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are proud to offer only whole food based nutrients for the body and hope that your experience with our products is amazing.

28. What are the "K" and "J" factors in reference to the "Whole Vitamin C"?
They represent the other unknown nutrient factors that are present in Vitamin C but haven't been named yet.

29. What is the source for the Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)?
The B source for the GVW is Vegetarian Yeast. All of the whole foods are fed the regular source of vitamins that are found in the stores. The whole foods take in the left hand spin versions and convert them over just like plants do in nature.

30. I thought Vitamin E, as from d-alpha tocopherols, was synthetic. GVW lists Vitamin E with this, can you explain this?
The tocopherols are from seed oil and wheat germ. The formula follows the same process as listed above. "Also read the Vitamin section of the website for more clarity."

31. The probiotic blend lists some unusual sounding strains - for example: Bifidobacterium infantis. What do these various strains represent and where are they from?
All of the strains of probiotics come from Nebraska cultures. These specific strains were picked by the world's leading authorities (The Shahanis) as the ones that are most needed in the human intestinal tract for increased immunity and absorption of nutrients.

32. How can I find "proof" that the GVW is endorsed by the NBCCA?
The NBCCA has a website that talks about Optimal Health Systems' endorsement. Optimal Health Systems is the company that makes the GVW. It would not be legal for any company to print such a claim on their bottle if the claim were not indeed factual.

33. What process is used (freeze-drying, lyopilization, etc) in the production of The Greatest Vitamin in the World?
The process used in the GVW is specific to each type of nutrient. The whole foods are cool-air dried so that the enzyme content is retained. The probiotics utilize a patented cryogenic process developed at the University of Nebraska under the direction of Dr. Khem Shahani. The minerals are organically chelated with amino acids through a patented process through Albion Labs in Clearfield, Utah. The enzymes are all plant based and they are from a fermentation process out of India under the direction of Vic Rathy. All of our processes are the very best known to science to guarantee the delivery of the nutrients at the cell level.

34. What is the difference between the GVW and pharmaceutical-grade vitamins?
It could be two things. 1) Most pharmaceutical grade vitamins are made in the lab and are synthetic. 2) Others refer to Pharmaceutical grade by the quality systems that are in place to ensure quality. We adhere to those systems with our products.

35. Can "nursing" women take this vitamin?
Yes, nursing women have additional needs above and beyond the rest of the public. You will notice that the GVW supports those basic needs, plus many other supporting nutrients, which will benefit "Mom", that other multivitamins don't have.

Our product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Our product contains whole food based nutrients that have been clinically proven to nutritionally support the body. However, under the rules created by the FDA, we cannot claim that, by consuming these nutrients through taking our amazing products, it will cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. And, because of the nature of how we produce our vitamin, using only natural ingredients, The Greatest Vitamin in the World and any of our other amazing supplements, will never be classified as a drug. Only a drug, approved by the FDA, may claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are proud to offer only whole food based nutrients for the body and hope that your experience with our products is amazing.

36. Is there somewhere on this site which can direct people to start small if they need to i.e., 1 pill 3X/day, then 2 pills 3X/day for a week, then 3 pills 3X/day?
We will add this to the question and answer section shortly.

37. Is there any way to remove yeast from the vitamin?
The yeast in our formula is a nutritional yeast, which does not create any of the adverse reactions other yeasts do. Most people that normally have sensitivities to certain ingredients such as this, or to certain vegetables, do not have these same sensitivities to the GVW because we use enzymes to pre-digest the nutrients. Please, read the Q&A section of the site regarding food allergies for more information.

38. Are your vitamins gluten free?
Yes.

39. Is it really necessary to take 3 vitamins 3X/day if a person is smaller than average height and lighter then average weight?
The Greatest Vitamin in the World is formulated to give you 100% of your daily needs for Vitamins and Minerals based on Government regulations for the average American. These basic daily needs are actually just a guideline and we have found that every adult needs at least these amounts. You are fine with taking the recommended amount and your body will definitely benefit from them even if there is a little extra because you are taking in whole foods.

40. I heard that streptococcus thermophilus is not a good thing to take for a long period of time. Is this true?
Thermophilus is a great choice for our formula, because it is one of the friendly bacteria that is deficient in a lot of the U.S. population due to our poor diet choices. Dr. Khem Shahani helped with the probiotic choices and dosages with this formula, and he has many peer reviewed published articles and research studies he performed at the University of Nebraska. In fact, he has been noted as the world's leading authority in probiotics. Antibiotics, carbonation and stress are not specific to what bacteria they destroy. All the friendly bacteria are destroyed when consuming these products. It makes sense that we need to add them all back to the body consistently.

41. What do your gelatin capsules consist of?
There are two types of gelatin capsules. Our capsules are pesticide and contaminant free. The source is usually bovine, but the only thing that is used is the gel. This capsule is the best capsule available guaranteeing complete dissolution and delivery time.The most popular type of capsule is not tested for pesticides or any residue from the animals. Since we have shark cartilage in the formula we didn't go with a veggie capsule.

42. Does the vitamin have Phosphoric Acid?
No.

43. Wheat germ is in the GVW and wheat germ has gluten in it, yet the website shows it's gluten-free. Can you please explain?
We use only the germ and it is gluten-free.

44. The Greatest Vitamin in the World has 30 IU of vitamin E per daily serving. I thought the daily requirement was 400 IU. Can you explain?
The supplemental label laws from the FDA list vitamin E at 30 IU's for 100% of a person's daily needs. We go off of the government’s studies and recommendations.

45. Can children "still" take the GVW now that it has yerba mate in it, which has stimulant effects?
Yes, the amount of yerba mate is very small and will not adversely affect children in any way.

Our product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Our product contains whole food based nutrients that have been clinically proven to nutritionally support the body. However, under the rules created by the FDA, we cannot claim that, by consuming these nutrients through taking our amazing products, it will cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. And, because of the nature of how we produce our vitamin, using only natural ingredients, The Greatest Vitamin in the World and any of our other amazing supplements, will never be classified as a drug. Only a drug, approved by the FDA, may claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are proud to offer only whole food based nutrients for the body and hope that your experience with our products is amazing.

46. At what age can children take this vitamin?
Whenever they can swallow a capsule, they can start taking it, because the vitamin is derived from whole foods. The ingredients are safer and better-absorbed than most children’s multi-vitamins on the market.

47. Some women stay away from wild yam because of the hormonal effects. What advice do you have for this?
The hormonal effects are from providing the whole food, and the body using what it needs. For most people the yam acts just like a sweet potato and provides great amounts of vitamin A.

48. I am allergic to caffeine, is there caffeine in GVW.....especially with the new addition of Yerba Mate in it?
There is a small amount of naturally occurring caffeine as part of the plant of the Yerba Mate. This shouldn't be a concern since it is in the whole food state, but if it is, then you will be happy to know that within a month we will be adding in dozens of additional fruits and vegetables and removing any of the natural caffeine present just for people like you.

49. Is it true that having spinach present with calcium prevents absorption of the calcium?
The only time spinach or any other food can hurt the absorption of calcium is when the calcium is not in the Amino Acid Chelated form. Our minerals are complete just like nature makes them. The reason other minerals like calcium carbonate or calcium citrate have a hard time when they are combined with foods is because they are not complete and one of the receptor sites of the mineral is bound to chemicals in the food that make it hard to absorb.

50. Is heat involved in the chelation process when making this vitamin?
Yes, at first there is a heat chemical reaction bonding the mineral to the amino acids just like nature does. This is a natural process that occurs but one as the research points out, doesn't denature any of the minerals.

51. What is the ORAC value in the GVW's antioxidants?
Although the ORAC value is important, The Greatest Vitamin in the World's Antioxidant protection was formulated from a different angle. Science has discovered many different free radicals. We formulated the GVW to combat these oxidants with the specific nutrients to neutralize each different radical.

Our product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Our product contains whole food based nutrients that have been clinically proven to nutritionally support the body. However, under the rules created by the FDA, we cannot claim that, by consuming these nutrients through taking our amazing products, it will cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. And, because of the nature of how we produce our vitamin, using only natural ingredients, The Greatest Vitamin in the World and any of our other amazing supplements, will never be classified as a drug. Only a drug, approved by the FDA, may claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are proud to offer only whole food based nutrients for the body and hope that your experience with our products is amazing.

52. Does The Greatest Vitamin in the World have carbohydrates?
There is a difference between Macronutrients like Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats. Micronutrients are vitamins, minerals, enzymes and probiotics. A vitamin product is a micronutrient product and is not considered a carbohydrate. If there were carbs or proteins in the formula it would have to be listed on the label.

53. If someone has trouble with Yeast, can he/she take the GVW?
You should always consult with your doctor before you take any supplement product.

54. Why is this "The Greatest Vitamin in the World?"
Best absorbed nutrients available in the world.
Best blend of Whole foods and Herbs in the world.
Best balance of Plant Enzymes available.
Most assimilated and safe Minerals ever proven by research.
Best pricing per form and amount of nutrients in bottle.
WHAT ELSE COULD WE CALL IT?

Enjoy the education we provide and make sure you start making your health #1 priority in your life!

FDA disclaimer: " These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."

Friendly Bacteria

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The word "probiotic", which is used to refer to friendly bacteria, comes from two Greek words meaning "for life." In stark contrast "antibiotic" means "against life."¹ Maintaining and promoting the growth of friendly bacteria, while destroying the harmful strains, is vital to health.

Probiotics are living organisms—also known as friendly bacteria or flora—that colonize and flourish in the healthy intestine. These friendly bacteria are vital to health and to the proper functioning of the intestinal tract. In fact, the healthy intestine contains approximately three pounds of friendly bacteria.²

These bacteria strains function as a backup to our body’s immune system. They promote health by secreting antibiotic-like substances, such as lactic acid, acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide and others. Probiotics help the body nutritionally support the promotion of proper digestion.

A healthy intestine requires the presence of friendly bacteria. However, common dietary and lifestyle factors destroy those bacteria.

Stress—with daily pressures of family life, work and finances that seem to be a fact of life for most of us—is to blame for much of the probiotic depletion each of us experience today. Probiotics are also depleted by strong antibacterial herbs, cortisone, carbonated drinks, lack of sleep, laxatives and birth control pills.³ Poor diet, toxins in the blood stream and emotional upset further rob the body of the probiotics it needs. Natural aging also takes a toll on our probiotic stores.

Studies show that most North Americans have less than half the amount of probiotics needed for optimal health.⁴ Following the lifestyle that depletes probiotics has taken thousands of people further and further from optimal health.

As the friendly bacteria grow and fill in the spaces in your intestine, there will be no “vacancies” where bad bacteria can implant. Choose to protect yourself from toxins and harmful bacteria. Nutritionally, probiotics can be restored by eating fermented foods. However, unless you are eating such foods on a daily basis, you are most likely not getting enough friendly bacteria to make up for what is lost due to dietary and environmental factors.

1. Chaitow, Leon, N.D., D.O. and Natasha Trenew. Probiotics.London: Harper Collins, 1990.
2. Shahani, Khem M., Ph.D. and Nagendra Rangavajhyala, Ph.D. “Role of Probiotics in Clinical Nutrition and Immunity” Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the International American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists, Orlando, FL, August 28-31, 1997.
3. Shahani, op. cit.
4. Huenel, H. “Human Normal and Abnormal Gastrointestinal Flora” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1970; 23: 1433-9.

Good Mood vs. Depression

2007-01-17T17:45:00.000-08:00

Being in a good mood can nutritionally support your body in many ways, including helping prevent chronic fatigue, headaches, indigestion, backaches, sleep disturbances and changes in appetite.

When people are in a good mood, everything in their life seems to have a positive aspect to it. You smile more and spread more smiles to others.

Research shows that the levels of brain chemicals that are most commonly associated with mood are controlled by what we eat and that foods greatly influence the brain’s behavior.¹ Our eating habits can greatly affect our moods and how our body responds. Neurotransmitters in the brain are controlled by what we eat and are closely linked to our mood.

Improving dietary habits can also have a positive effect on improving your mood for the good. There are many nutrients which have been shown to nutritionally support the body in the area of being in a good mood. Some of those nutrients are B vitamins, folic acid, vitamin C, and even garlic.

The source and quality of these nutrients is extremely important, particularly with good mood, so any synthetic or low quality nutrients can create a stimulant effect, putting additional unnecessary stress on the body.

Start right now by smiling and knowing that you're already on the right path to wellness by educating yourself on ways to live a healthy life! Have a great day!

1. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition. p. 315.

Healthy Bones

2007-01-17T17:43:00.000-08:00

Bone is a living, growing tissue. Throughout your lifetime, old bone is removed (resorption) and new bone is added to the skeleton (formation). During childhood and teenage years, new bone is added faster than old bone is removed. As a result, bones become larger, heavier, and denser. Bone formation continues at a pace faster than resorption until peak bone mass (maximum bone density and strength) is reached around age 30. After age 30, bone resorption slowly begins to exceed bone formation. Bone loss is most rapid in the first few years after menopause but persists into the postmenopausal years.¹

When the body doesn't get the proper amount of calcium from our diet into the bloodstream, the bones surrender calcium to maintain the amounts needed in the blood for other bodily functions. Increased amounts of phosphorus from sources such as carbonated beverages, fast foods, and preservatives can contribute to calcium deficiency by lowering available blood calcium.

Studies show Ipriflavone is known to assist the body in maintaining bone density with post menopausal women who already have low bone density levels.² Ipriflavone is found in natural foods but only in trace amounts. Ipriflavone now has clinical support showing it assists the body in increasing bone density, and is considered to be the most promising nutrient for the management of bone health.³ Here are the results of three of the many double blind placebo controlled studies on this great nutrient.^4,5,6

The studies were performed with a special form of ipriflavone trade named "Ostivone".

With the goal of having healthy bones increasing in our country, please make sure that your diet nutritionally supports your body's ability to minimize the loss of bone density as you age.The time to prevent serious fractures is prior to the years when bone density loss occurs. As you educate yourself about your health and the critical importance of giving the body the proper vitamins and micronutrients it needs, you start to look at daily nutrients as a necessary and important way of life.

Additionally, studies also have shown that weight lifting has contributed to an increase in bone density so consult your doctor on the correct exercise program that would be best for you.

1. http://www.osteoporosis-treatment.net/
2. Head KA. Ipriflavone: an important bone-building isoflavone. Altern Med Rev 1999;4:10–22
3. Nozaki M, Hashimoto K, Inoue Y, et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 1998; 62:69-75.
4. Gennari C., et al.
5. Gambacciani M, Ciaponi M, Cappagli B, et al. Maturitas 1997;28:75-81.
6. Watkins, Bruce A., Seifert, Mark F.. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 19, No. 4, 478S-486S (2000).

Healthy Skin

2007-01-17T17:42:00.000-08:00

Maintaining healthy skin is one of the most sought after traits in the United States today. Diets high in salt, fats, and animal products are contributing factors unhealthy skin conditions. Additionally, genetics, hormonal imbalance, industrial pollutants, allergies, and stress can make your skin worse.

Many experts agree that cleaning up your diet and ensuring you have adequate levels of basic nutrients can help nutritionally support healthy and glowing skin. There are a few strong studies which show friendly bacteria (probiotics) greatly help this process.

Protect Your Hearing through Proper Nutrition

2007-01-17T17:41:00.000-08:00

Over the past 20 years, hearing loss in people ages 18 to 44 has increased by more than 17% and in people ages 45-64 by more than 26%. Today, there are actually more people between the ages of 45 and 64 who have a hearing loss than people ages 65 and older. Actual statistics are difficult to obtain because we are only able to measure information based on people who have had their hearing evaluated. Because hearing loss happens gradually and painlessly, many people are unaware of how significant their hearing loss is, so few have their hearing evaluated. And, even when people are made aware of their hearing loss, 80% do nothing about it. (Sonus.com)

Hearing loss occurs when the passage of sound waves to the brain are impaired. The auditory nerve carries information from the inner ear to the brain, and the hair cells translate the sound waves into nerve impulses for the transmission to the brain. If the hair cells die, hearing loss is permanent as they are unable to repair themselves. This process can be sudden or gradual and can result from many different factors, including trauma and improper use of cotton swabs, to high noise levels and aging. Food allergies, especially wheat and dairy, can also contribute to middle ear problems.

In recent studies by the National Institutes of Health, as much as one third of all hearing loss is associated with loud noises and more young people are losing their hearing today than in the past. In most of those cases, hearing loss could have been prevented. Noise pollution is also an increasing problem in today’s society with the constant exposure to loud music we experience. Consistent or repeated exposure to loud noises can permanently damage the hair cells in the inner ear and can result in the inability to hear certain frequencies, spoken words, and can eventually result in hearing loss. Eighty-five percent of those with hearing loss experience tinnitus, a constant ringing, buzzing, or hissing noise.

Vitamin A nutritionally supports strengthening mucous membranes and vitamin E nutrtionally supports increased circulation. It's also necessary to ensure you receive a good balance of all nutrients, especially manganese, folic acid, and vitamin B12. Vitamins A and E are great sources of antioxidants to help in nutritionally supporting healing the inner ear and hair cells. Vitamin B complex is shown to nutritionally support reducing ear pressure. Zinc can quicken the immune response.

Competitive Inhibition and the Immune System

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When the intestine is flourishing with these ‘friendly bacteria’ there is no room for the harmful strains to implant and grow. This is called competitive inhibition.

Studies show that most North Americans have less than half the amount of flora needed for optimal health.¹ As bowel flora is depleted, the body can become vulnerable. As stated previously, the healthy intestine requires the presence of friendly bacteria. However, common dietary and lifestyle factors destroy these bacteria.

Stress is to blame for much of our probiotic depletion. Probiotics are also diminished by strong antibacterial herbs, cortisone, carbonated drinks, laxatives, birth control pills, and lack of sleep.² Poor diet, toxins in the blood stream, and the natural course of aging further rob the body of the flora it needs. Signs show that probiotic depletion is becoming widespread.

There is a solution to get microflora depletion other than leaving yourself open for bacterial invasion every time you eat, drink or breathe. Improving and protecting your immune system from the effects of stress and lifestyle is a matter of making proper nutritional choices.

1. Shahani, Hem M., Ph.D. and Nagendra Rangavajhyala, Ph.D. "Role of Probiotics in Clinical Nutrition and Immunity" Paper presented at the Ann. Conf. of the International American Assns of Clinical Nutritionists, Orlando, FL, Aug. 28-31, 1997.
2. Garrett, Laurie. The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World out of Balance. New York: Penguin Books, 1994.

For Optimal Kidney and Liver Function

2007-01-17T17:39:00.000-08:00

The liver weighs about four pounds, is the largest gland in the body, and is the only internal organ that will regenerate itself if part of it is damaged.³ The liver has hundreds of functions in the body, including destroying bacteria, storing vitamins, and clotting the blood.⁴ The most important function is the secretion of bile (necessary for digestion). In addition to digestion and energy production, the liver also acts as a detoxifier by excreting toxic substances through the kidneys and bowels.⁵ So, in order for the liver to function properly, the kidneys must also function properly. The kidneys remove waste products from the body, keep chemicals in balance, and maintain the body’s water balance. ⁶

The liver and kidneys work together as the body’s detoxification system, removing toxins that result from environmental pollutants, poor diet, stress, alcohol and tobacco consumption, coffee and tea, medications, etc. However, these organs can only function optimally when they are clean and provided with certain nutrients. When toxins build up in the system, the liver and kidneys are unable to function optimally and the body begins to store toxins in the tissues. As the toxins build up, common symptoms occur, such as fatigue, headaches, irritability, poor digestion, bad breath, and potentially more.

Through research, milk thistle has been shown to nutritionally support the liver.

1. National Vital Statistics Report, Vol 50, No 15.
2. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition. p. 294.
3. Taber's, p. 1044.
4. Taber's, p. 1043.
5. Taber's, p. 973.
6. Silybum marianum. In: Fleming T, ed. PDRr for Herbal Medicines. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company; 1998: 1138-1141.

Keeping Your Memory Sharp and Active Throughout Your Life

2007-01-17T17:38:00.000-08:00

Most of us expect to lose our ability to remember as we age. However, the aging process has little effect on the ability to recall information. With proper diet and a sufficient supply of nutrients, the memory should remain sharp and active throughout one's life.

When our brains receive an insufficient supply of nutrients, such as B vitamins and amino acids, many people will suffer from memory loss.¹ Blood is responsible for delivering nutrients to the brain, so if it becomes clogged or thickened with cholesterol and triglycerides, the amount of blood and the nutrients it delivers is decreased.

Proper brain function is also dependent on neurotransmitters, which are responsible for all of the functions of the body. If the brain does not have enough neurotransmitters, or enough nutrients to create them, it develops a biochemical version of a “short circuit”. This is evident when your mind goes blank when trying to recall specific information or it remembers something irrelevant in its place.²

One of the most important factors affecting the deterioration of the memory is free radicals. Free radicals can also create a great deal of damage resulting in more extreme memory gaps. Nutrition factors also affect memory as they contribute to the nutrients available in the blood.

Research has shown that aged garlic extract (AGE) significantly improves both memory and learning performance.³ Ginkgo Biloba has been proven to aid in circulation⁴ and to enhance memory. In addition, diets high in antioxidants have been shown to reverse age-related decreases in brain function.⁵ The University of Texas also demonstrated in a study that Zinc deficiency impairs brain function, so it is an especially critical nutrient during development.⁶ B Vitamins have also been shown to improve cognitive function (brain activity).⁷There is much powerful research reinforcing how critical these nutrients and others are for optimal brain function.

1. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition. p. 506.
2. Ibid.
3. Moriguchi, T., Nishiyama, N. et al., 1994B. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 17(12):1589-1594.
4. Koltringer, P., et al. Microcirculation in parenteral Gingko Biloba extract therapy. (in German) Wein Klin Worchenschr. 1989, Mar 17; 101 (6): 198-200.
5. Gemma C, Mesches MH, Sepesi B, et al. J Neurosci. 2002; 22: 6114-6120.
6. Harold H. Sandstead, Christopher J. Frederickson, and James G. Penland. Journal of Nutrition. 2000; 130:496S-502S.
7. Am J Clin Nutr 2002, May; 75(5): 908-13.

Mens Health

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Men's health is an important issue that needs to be focused on more. Maintaining proper health is increasingly important for men for a variety of reasons. As men focus more on nutrtionally supporting their bodies to maintain health, the opportunity to enjoy life could be increased exponentially. It's well established that men can have problems maintaining healthy discs and joints due to heavy use.

Be sure to keep getting all your nutrients, eating healthy, getting regular check-ups with your doctor, exercising, and taking time to get plenty of rest.

Understanding the Essential Importance of Chelated Minerals

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Minerals are critical to maintaining good health. Approximately 75% of the people living in the Western World are not ingesting the right amount of Magnesium, approximately 68% are not ingesting enough Calcium, approximately 58% are not ingesting enough Iron, and approximately 40% are not ingesting enough Zinc.¹ A deficiency in minerals can affect so many areas of the body in such serious ways. The imbalance or deficiencies in trace mineral nutrition can affect many areas of the body like the reproductive system, immune system, hormone production, vitamin production, blood production, as well as other critical areas of the body. The bones, the heart, the blood, and almost every other area of the body require these vital minerals.

Most minerals found in supplements are cheap and not what we would recommend for the body. They are not chelated minerals and therefore it is extremely difficult for the body to absorb and utilize these minerals after ingesting them. Many times they cause problems with the digestive tract and other systems of the body.

What you might not know is that a chelated mineral acts differently within the body. A chelated mineral is a mineral that is bonded with amino acids or malates naturally found within the food in a stable form. Since 95% of amino acids are absorbed through the intestinal tract, it makes it very easy for high quality chelated minerals to be absorbed and utilized by the body.²

To put it simply, you don’t want to take minerals if they are not chelated because they will be hard to absorb and could cause irritation to the digestive system. Scientific research shows by using a chelation process, minerals are absorbed more easily by the body.

Our product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Our product contains whole food based nutrients that have been clinically proven to nutritonally support the body. However, under the rules created by the FDA, we cannot claim that, by consuming these nutrients through taking our amazing products, it will cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. And, because of the nature of how we produce our vitamin, using only natural ingredients, The Greatest Vitamin in the World and any of our other amazing supplements, will never be classified as a drug. Only a drug, approved by the FDA, may claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are proud to offer only whole food based nutients for the body and hope that your experience with our products is amazing.

Here are some studies proving that our minerals are much better absorbed than the competitions cheap forms.^3,4,5,6,7

When you understand the essential importance of chelated minerals and how they nutritionally support the body with regard to bones, the brain, kidneys, lungs, muscles, the liver, eye sight, the heart, and so many other areas, you will then realize how critical it is to be selective in choosing a mineral supplement.

The bottom line when choosing a supplement is to make sure they use chelated minerals and that there is a patent on the label proving the right type of minerals are actually in the formula.

1. World Health Organization
2. Kratzer, F.H. and Vohra, P. Chelates in Nutrition." Boca Raton, CRC Press, 1986, p.43.
3. Jeppsen, Robert B. "Biochemistry and Physiology of Albion Metal Amino Acid Chelates as Proof of chelation. Albion Laboratories, Inc. Clearfield, UT, p.5-6.
4. Ashmead, H. DeWayne. The Metabolism of Amino Acid Chelates. Albion Laboratories, Inc. Clearfield, UT. p.9-10.
5. Ibid.
6. Ibid.
7. Ibid.

Our formula

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Ingredients	Amount per serving	% Daily Value
Opti-Blend Delivery and Digestive Blend Amylase, Protease I, Protease II, Peptidase, Lipase, Invertase, Cellulase, Lactase, Maltase, Hemi seb.	108,918 Active Units	*
Stabilized Probiotic Blend DDS-1 Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus salivarius, Streptococcus thermophilus, Bifidobacterium infantis, Bacillus coagulans.	3.510 Billion CFU	*
Calcium (amino acid chelate & dicalcium malate)	1004 mg	100%
Iodine (potassium iodide)	150 mcg	100%
Magnesium (amino acid chelate, oxide & glycyl glutamine)	400 mg	100%
Zinc (amino acid chelate)	15 mg	100%
Iron (amino acid chelate)(Ferrochel ® )	18 mg	100%
Selenium (amino acid complex)	70 mcg	100%
Manganese (amino acid chelate)	2 mg	100%
Copper (amino acid chelate)	2 mg	100%
Chromium (amino acid chelate)	170 mcg	100%
Molybdenum (amino acid chelate)	80 mcg	106%
Potassium (amino acid chelate)	65 mg	<1%>
Vitamin A (Beta Carotene Betatene 2.5% ™ )	5,000 IU	100%
Vitamin C (natural source ascorbic acid)	60 mg	100%
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherols)(from seed oil)(Covitol 1185 ™ )	30 IU	100%
Biotin	306 mcg	102%
Thiamin-B1	1.5 mg	100%
Riboflavin-B2	1.7 mg	100%
Niacin-B3	20 mg	100%
Pantothenic Acid-B5	10 mg	100%
B6	2 mg	100%
Folate (Folic Acid)	800 mcg	100%
B12 (cyanocobalamin)	6 mcg	100%
Garlic (Odorless) (Bulb)	90 mg	*
Colostrum (Colostrum Gold ™ )	315 mg	*
Ipriflavone (7-Isopropoxyisoflavone)	180 mg	*
Garcinia Cambogia (fruit)	180 mg	*
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)	54 mg	*
Ginkgo Biloba (leaf) (24/6 extract)	45 mg	*
Lecithin (non GMO)	90 mg	*
Grape Seed Extract (95% Standardized Proanthocyanadins)	45 mg	*
Pine Bark (95% Polyphenols)	45 mg	*
Opti SOD Precursor Blend ™	405 mcg	*
MGG (Magnesium Glycyl Glutamine) **	90mg	*
Gymnema Sylvestre (leaf)	90 mg	*
Milk Thistle	27 mg	*
Licorice (Root) (de-glycerinated)	45 mg	*
Lutein	5.4 mg	*
Glucosamine Sulfate 2kcl	180 mg	*
Whole Food Blend Carrot , Wild Yam, Broccoli, Spinach, Tomato, Kale, Nutritional Yeast, Acerola Cherry, Black Current, Wheat Germ, Blueberry Juice, Strawberry Juice, Raspberry Juice, Guava Juice, Orange Juice, Watermelon Juice, Apple Juice, Pineapple Juice, Carrot Juice, Cabbage, Broccoli Juice, Spinach Juice, Parsley Juice	783 mg	*

Sleeping Pills Are Not The Answer

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Getting proper rest and sleep is critical for your body. When sleep deprivation robs the body of nutrients, serious deterioration in performance and the onset of problems can begin. Drowsiness can also decrease mental alertness, accounts for lower productivity at work, as well as automobile accidents each year.¹

However, sleeping pills are not the answer. Long-term use of sleep aids can lead to sleep challenges.

Sleep deprivation can also be linked to problems such as the ability to be in a good mood, stress, and grief.

Sleeplessness is often a sign of poor nutrition. Magnesium, Zinc, and vitamin B nutritionally help the body to have deeper and more restful sleep.² In addition, garlic has been shown to improve serotonin levels, which are involved in the regulation of sleep.³

1. http://www.mayoclinic.com/
2. ACSM Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Vol 31, No 5, May 1999.
3. Fillion, G. Designer Foods III (Transcript). Phytochemicals in Garlic, Soy and Licorice: Research update and Implications. May 23,24 and 25, 1994. Georgetown University Conference Center, Washington, D.C.

Under Stress? Cuts Your Antibodies by Half

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Time magazine's June 6, 1983 cover story called stress "The Epidemic of the Eighties" and referred to it as our leading health problem; there can be little doubt that the situation has progressively worsened since then.¹ According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, two-thirds of all family doctor visits are prompted by stress-related symptoms.² Stress is an extremely harmful problem facing millions of Americans every day!

The effects of stress are numerous and varied, so it's vital to ensure you're getting proper nutrition to help combat the effects of stress. Numerous surveys confirm that adult Americans perceive they are under much more stress than a decade or two ago. A 1996 Prevention magazine survey found that almost 75% feel they have "great stress" one day a week with one out of three indicating they feel this much more than twice a week. In the same 1983 survey only 55% said they felt under great stress on a weekly basis. It has been estimated that 75 - 90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress related problems. ³

People under stress have fewer than half of the antibodies in their systems than subjects with less stress do. Stress can cause fatigue, irritability, cold hands, high blood pressure, headaches, weight gain and gastrointestinal disorders.

When you are under stress, your body responds with a “fight or flight” response, producing many physiological changes –including increased secretion of adrenaline, increased heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, and tension in the muscles. Digestion slows or stops, cholesterol levels rise, and the blood clots more easily. Hormones are secreted which inhibit the functioning of white blood cells which, in turn, suppresses immune system response. Because of how it affects the body’s immune response, stress increases illness and slows healing.

Often times, bodies under stress become nutrient deficient as nutrients are quickly depleted, while the body cries out for more energy. At the same time, the body does not absorb nutrients well under stress, so while nutrients are depleted, they aren’t replaced. In fact many of the disorders associated with stress arise from nutritional deficiencies, especially in relation to B-complex vitamins which ensure that the nervous system functions properly.

Give your body many nutrients, along with the B-complex vitamins, to ensure that your body has the best fighting chance against the damaging effects of stress. Take vitamins A, C, E, and selenium, which are antioxidants working together against damaging free radicals. Vitamin C also is essential to adrenal gland function, and is necessary for adrenal hormone synthesis and is often depleted with chronic stress. Chromium supports vitamin C metabolism in the body. Vitamin E is shown to prevent damage to the adrenal cells. The minerals magnesium and zinc are key ingredients, especially in reducing anxiety, fear, and even hallucinations in highly stressed individuals. Selenium is known for its ability to decrease anxiety attacks.⁵

1. http://www.stress.org/
2. Martin, James. Alleviating Stress is imperative for Executive's Health. Charlotte Business Journal, Jan 10, 2003.
3. http://www.stress.org/
5. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, 3rd. Edition. p. 647.

Whole Vitamins Directly From Vegetables

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Scientists created synthetic vitamins that are cheap to make and are said to be identical in their atomic structure when compared to whole vitamins (Vitamins directly from vegetables). However, when polarized light was placed through these synthetic vitamins, the light acted much differently than when placed through whole vitamins. When polarized light is placed through whole vitamins, the light beam bends to the right due to its molecular rotation. When this same light passes through a synthetic vitamin, the beam split in half. Half of the light will always bend right while the other half always bends left. This proves that we have not created an identical vitamin and this is why synthetic vitamins only give you 50% of biological activity as compared to whole vitamins. In fact, research studies show that synthetic vitamins can be dangerous to your health! Synthetic stripped down processed vitamins are currently being sold in almost every brand name supplement today. If you truly understood the importance of giving your body whole vitamins, along with the other critical nutrients we placed in our vitamin, you would become a client of ours for life!

Taking the synthetic form of vitamin C, for example, can actually thicken the arterial walls of the heart by as much as 2.5 times which can harm the body! Ascorbic acid (synthetic vitamin C) is the word that you need to watch out for! Click more on the vitamin button and educate yourself on what your body truly needs.

Most Vitamin nutrients on the market today use stripped down synthetic vitamins rather than whole vitamins straight from vegetables and fruits like our vitamin! Why? Synthetic vitamins are much cheaper to produce.

Taking the synthetic form of Vitamin E is proven to actually suck vitamins and minerals right out of the bones which can do more harm than good to the body! Once again, most vitamin supplements today are using all the synthetic vitamins because they are cheap to manufacture.

Whole Vitamins are critical for maintaining good health!

After reading this section, you will be shocked at how damaging synthetic vitamins can be to your body! Please take the time to read this entire section. If you do, you will never look at vitamins or your body the same way ever again! After reading this, please contact everyone you know and tell them about the serious effects that can happen when taking processed synthetic vitamins! Working together, we could improve the lives of millions of people!

According to Taber's Medical Dictionary, vitamins are essential for normal metabolism, growth and life of the body.¹ They are indispensable for the maintenance of health. Up until now there has been some controversy regarding the necessity to supplement vitamins back into the diet. The Journal of American Medical Association concluded from a study that every individual should take a multivitamin everyday, thus ending that controversy.²

Research has proven that your body begins to pay the price as it tries to compensate for nutrient deficiencies. Eventually, poor nutrition can lead to devastating consequences. Please do not make the mistake of thinking that your body is invincible. Your health is worth a billion dollars and it doesn't take much to give the body what it needs and deserves. Bottom line, getting the proper nutrients and micronutrients each day is critical to maintaining good health.

So, now hundreds of supplement companies have looked to chemical derivatives and synthetic vitamins as a solution. Vitamins are found in food, and just because current growing and processing methods have depleted the vitamins available from our foods, it does not mean that we should come up with new-fangled ways to get these micronutrients from some other source. Instead, we should look for a way to get more of the safe, effective vitamins that are available only from foods.

Let me explain by using vitamin C as an example. Ascorbic acid is often sold as vitamin C, and yet it is only a chemically derived fraction of the whole food vitamin. As it is found in food, vitamin C is a complete complex which is actually made up of ascorbic acid plus rutin, bioflavonoids, K factor and J factors - as well as other substances that no human experiment has been able to replicate. You must have all of these fractions in order for the Vitamin to be complete.

In order for the body to absorb and use a vitamin, all of the parts of the complex must be present. That means that in order to use the fractionated form of the vitamin, the body must first supply the other parts of the whole food complex. If ascorbic acid alone is ingested, the body must complete the complex by robbing its own collagen tissue of the elements that are missing in the "vitamin C" you supplied.

This process is rarely complete and can even cause increased deficiencies. A published study by Doctors Vinson and Bose showed this to be the case. They found that vitamin C from citrus extract was absorbed 35 percent more than ascorbic acid. Their conclusion was that; "Although natural and synthetic ascorbic acids are chemically identical, citrus fruits contain bioflavonoids such as naringin and hesperidin as well as carbohydrates and proteins that might affect the bioavailability."³

Likewise, other vitamins have been shown in study after study to be more effective in their whole food form. One study by J.A. Vinson and C. Hsu, published in Medical Science Research, found whole food vitamin E and vitamin A to be more bioavailable than isolated, synthetic forms of these vitamins. In the case of vitamin A, results showed the food base product was retained 9.4 times more than the synthetic form.⁴

Synthetic vitamins simply cannot measure up to the real thing. As of 1996, over 3,800 different compounds have been identified in foods as having nutritional significance.⁵ However, in a laboratory, twenty nutrients are about all that modern science can reproduce and put into a vitamin product.

Even more of a concern than the ineffectiveness of these synthetic vitamins is the harm that they can cause.

One of the latest studies was on Vitamin C as synthetic ascorbic acid. It was found to thicken the walls of the arteries.

With all this evidence to support whole food vitamins, why do you think companies continue to make and market the "cheap imitations"? The answer: Because they are cheap. However, while these companies may save money and make more profit, there is no way the synthetic forms can match the effectiveness and health promoting qualities of a whole food vitamin.

The human cell recognizes and can use for fuel, repair and function, only natural, whole food complexes.

Whole food vitamins do not rob precious nutrients from the body, but supply the individual cells with the nutrients they need to flourish. For greatest gains in terms of health, take only whole food vitamins. When evaluating a vitamin supplement, you can simply read the label. Rather than multi-syllable, unpronounceable chemical names, you should find the names of foods listed as the vitamin sources. This is your way of knowing that you are getting the best possible absorption and retention of your vitamins.

Remember, next to the name of any vitamin, if you don't see a name of a food or an asterisk leading you to a place on the label that tells you the food source of the vitamins, you are more than likely looking at an inexpensive, processed vitamin that is stripped of all other compounds that are normally present with vitamins that are found in fruits and vegetables. If you see the name of a food referenced to the vitamin, be excited to know that you are getting vitamins direct from the whole food and, therefore, you are also getting the essential precursors, enzymes, activators, antioxidants, and micronutrients (essential compounds) that are naturally found with vitamins. These essential compounds make it much easier for the body to absorb and utilize the vitamins you are taking! Your body deserves to be given the right vitamins that are essential for your good health!

Eating healthy, getting the proper nutrients, annual medical checkups, and exercise are all critical in keeping the body strong and healthy.

We are proud to educate the world about the incredible difference between processed vitamins and the vitamins you get when you eat nutrient-dense whole foods like broccoli, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, acerola cherry, etc. We take these nutrient dense foods, remove the water without removing the essential micronutrients, and place them into each vitamin giving you the absolute highest quality vitamins in the world.

You will notice that our product is capsule based instead of tablet. The tableting process involves high heat and pressure which destroys the live health promoting factors of whole foods. Don't be misled by supposed whole food products that are rendered useless because of the tableting process.

We believe that by educating the world and by creating The Greatest Vitamin in the World, we will one day be responsible for helping millions of people enjoy a healthier life.

The Greatest Vitamin in the World was created to nutritionally support your body. In addition to taking our whole food based vitamin, please feed your body less processed foods and more raw fruits and vegetables. The difference could be amazing!

Years ago we thought nothing of our children riding in a car with just a seat belt to protect them. Today, since we are far more educated, most of us would never consider having a baby ride in a car unless properly secured in a car seat. We believe that by educating the public regarding the facts about our body and the nutrients that are essential for good health, people like yourself will soon look at taking The Greatest Vitamin in the World daily the same exact way you look at brushing your teeth daily as being essential for good dental health. We also believe that by educating you with the facts, you will find yourself telling everyone you know about The Greatest Vitamin in the World!

Many people who begin to take vitamin supplements also start a workout program. We suggest you get a physical by your doctor before you start any exercise program to insure that you will be around for years to come.

Please check out the different links on this website. You'll see how dedicated we are to teaching you things that could change your life forever. Your body is worth a billion dollars and yet most of us abuse our body as though it has the ability to handle major abuse year after year without paying any price. It’s often many years later when we discover all that abuse comes at a major price. Let’s educate ourselves and others about nutrition and our body so we can all live a longer and healthier life. That is my personal goal, and the goal of this amazing company!

1. Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, Edition 16. F.A. Davis Company: Philadelphia,1989, p. 2000.
2. JAMA 2002; 287:3116.
3. Vinson, J.A., Bose P. Comparative Bioavailability to Humans of Ascorbic Acid Alone or in a Citrus Extract. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1998, Vol 38, No 3, p. 601-604.
4. Vinson, J.A., and Hsu. Effect of Vitamin A,E, and a citrus extract on in vitro and in vivo Lipid Peroxidation." Medical Science Research, 1992, 20, 145-146.
5. Duke, James. Handbook of Chemical Constituents of Grasses, Herbs, and other Economical Plants. CRC Press, Boca Raton. 1992

Women's Health

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Calcium was shown to reduce the physical and psychological symptoms of PMS by nearly 50% in a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1998.¹ Magnesium was shown to reduce bloating, water retention, and breast tenderness by 40% in a 1998 study in the Journal of Women’s Health.² The Mayo Clinic records that vitamin E is thought to help regulate the production of prostaglandins.³ Prostaglandins are a hormone that can help to alleviate cramps and breast tenderness.

Let’s not forget the mood swings which many women suffer. In a study published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine in June of 1987, a connection was shown between vitamin B6 and PMS.⁴ Thiamine has been shown to improve mood as well.⁵

Another issue for women is the onset of perimenopause (the period of time before cessation of ovulation) and menopause. Vitamin E comes to the rescue again in alleviating the discomfort of hot flashes.⁶ Wild yam (due to their containing progesterone type substances) and licorice are also shown to be nutritionally beneficial to relieving menopause.⁷ One of the unsung heroes in the nutrient division is essential fatty acids or EFA's. EFA's help the body create and balance hormone levels according to numerous studies.⁸

1. http://www.mayoclinic.com/
2.
4. Stewart, A. (June 1987) "Clinical and biochemical effects of nutritional supplementation on the premenstrual syndrome." Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 32(6): 435-41.
6. Benton, D., et al. (Jan 1997). "Thiamine supplementation improves mood and cognitive functioning." Psychotherapy (Berlin) 129:66-72.
7. http://www.mayoclinic.com/
8. Ibid.