{"title":"Everyday Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003eEveryday essentials are the basics your body uses every day: multivitamins, vitamin D, B12, magnesium, zinc and other single nutrients. At any age, this is where to start. Most people begin with a multivitamin for their age, then add vitamin D, B12 or magnesium. The basics never go out of style, but the forms do: our B-12 Essential Trio uses methylcobalamin and folinate, not the cheapest forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"good-vitamin-d-60-caps","title":"Good Vitamin D 50 mcg D3 + Bromelain – Bone \u0026 Immune Support | 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Vitamin D is a once-a-day capsule with 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol, 250% of the Daily Value, plus 200 mg of bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme from pineapple. Each bottle holds 60 gelatin capsules, a 60-day supply at one capsule a day. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and supports healthy bones, muscle function and normal immune function.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour skin makes vitamin D from sunlight, which works fine until you spend most daylight hours indoors or live somewhere with a long gray winter (hello, Oregon). Very few foods naturally contain much of it, either. Good Vitamin D is for adults who want a steady daily amount of D3 without measuring drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're in your 30s or 40s, this is a smart time to start. The routines you build now carry you into your 70s and 80s, and bones are a long game. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Good Vitamin D\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D helps your gut absorb calcium, one of the main building blocks of bone, and supports healthy bones.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmune function.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your immune cells carry vitamin D receptors, and vitamin D supports normal immune function.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscles and nerves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your muscles need vitamin D to move, and your nerves need it to carry messages between your brain and your body.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy vitamin D levels.\u003c\/strong\u003e D3 is the form your skin makes, and in a daily-dose trial it raised blood vitamin D more than the same amount of D2.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBromelain on board.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each capsule adds 200 mg of bromelain, an enzyme from the pineapple plant that breaks proteins into smaller pieces.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBromelain 1200 GDU\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*Daily Value not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size is 1 capsule, and each bottle holds 60 capsules, so a bottle lasts 60 days at the label's serving. Other ingredients, as printed: Gelatin (100% natural, preservative-free, from capsule shell), cellulose, magnesium trisilicate, magnesium stearate, and silica. The label also states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" The capsule shell is gelatin, so this is not a vegetarian product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Good Vitamin D works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3: the form your skin makes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form your skin produces when UVB light hits it, and on its own it isn't active yet. Your liver converts it to 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the form a blood test measures, and your kidneys turn that into calcitriol, the active form that helps your gut absorb calcium (from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH fact sheet on how vitamin D is activated and how much adults need\u003c\/a\u003e). Vitamin D works outside of bone too: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-Consumer\/\"\u003ethe NIH consumer fact sheet notes\u003c\/a\u003e that muscles need it to move and nerves need it to carry messages.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy D3 and not D2? In a 12-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 335 healthy women aged 20 to 64 took a placebo or 15 mcg a day of D2 or D3, in juice or a biscuit, through a UK winter. Blood vitamin D in the D3 groups rose about 15 to 17 nmol\/L more than in the D2 groups (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28679555\/\"\u003ea daily-dose trial comparing D2 and D3\u003c\/a\u003e). It's one trial, in women, using fortified food at a lower dose than ours, so read it as direction, not a number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow much does a daily dose move blood levels? In a winter study of 67 healthy men in Omaha given 0, 25, 125 or 250 mcg of D3 a day for about 20 weeks, blood 25-hydroxyvitamin D settled in direct proportion to the dose, about 0.7 nmol\/L higher for every extra microgram a day (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12499343\/\"\u003ea dose-response study of daily vitamin D3\u003c\/a\u003e). The response to vitamin D also varies widely from person to person (the dietary fat study below opens with that point), so the only way to know your own level is a 25-hydroxyvitamin D blood test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D and calcium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a Creighton University study, people absorbed 65% more calcium from a 500 mg dose when their blood vitamin D averaged about 86 nmol\/L than when it averaged about 50 nmol\/L, and both numbers sit inside the normal reference range (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12672710\/\"\u003ea study of calcium absorption at two vitamin D levels\u003c\/a\u003e). It measured absorption for 10 to 12 hours after one calcium dose, not bone outcomes over years, so it shows the mechanism rather than what a capsule does to your bones.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D and the immune system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB cells, T cells and antigen-presenting cells all carry vitamin D receptors and can make the active form of vitamin D themselves, which lets vitamin D help regulate both your first-response (innate) and learned (adaptive) immune responses (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21527855\/\"\u003ea review of how vitamin D works in the immune system\u003c\/a\u003e).† That's how the system works. It doesn't mean taking more than you need gives you extra immunity, and we don't claim it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBromelain: a pineapple enzyme\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromelain is a group of protein-splitting enzymes (proteases) from the pineapple plant. The \"1200 GDU\/g\" on the label is a strength rating: GDU means gelatin digesting units, a measure of protein-digesting activity. At 200 mg per capsule, that works out to about 240 GDU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a study of 19 healthy men taking 3 grams of bromelain a day (15 times the amount here), small amounts of intact bromelain showed up in the blood and kept part of its enzyme activity (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9252520\/\"\u003ea study of bromelain absorption in healthy men\u003c\/a\u003e). So some bromelain makes it through digestion in one piece. What we haven't found is a study testing whether bromelain changes how much vitamin D you absorb, so we don't claim it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a meal with some fat helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D is fat-soluble. In a randomized study of 50 healthy older adults who took a single 50,000 IU dose of D3 with breakfast, peak blood vitamin D3 was 32% higher when the breakfast contained fat than when it was fat-free, and the mix of fats in the meal didn't change the result (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25441954\/\"\u003ea study of dietary fat and vitamin D3 absorption\u003c\/a\u003e). That was one large dose, not a daily 2,000 IU, but the takeaway is simple: take your capsule with a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Good Vitamin D\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directions: \"One capsule daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake it with a meal that has some fat in it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eggs, avocado toast, a handful of nuts: anything beats a fat-free breakfast. Same meal every day makes it automatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd up your vitamin D.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you also take a multivitamin or another vitamin D product, count the vitamin D on every label. For adults, the Tolerable Upper Intake Level is 100 mcg (4,000 IU) a day from all sources combined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Vitamin D can interact with some medications, so bring the whole label, bromelain included, to that conversation. Bromelain comes from pineapple, so if pineapple doesn't agree with you, check with your practitioner first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, the vitamin D3 and the bromelain included, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Good Vitamin D gets its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our formulators, makers and testers all work under one roof in a UL-certified cGMP facility. The owners work in the building too, and we've been owner-run since 2017. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much vitamin D is in each capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule has 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3, which is 250% of the 20 mcg (800 IU) Daily Value. For comparison, the RDA is 15 mcg (600 IU) a day for adults 19 to 70 and 20 mcg (800 IU) for adults over 70.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 2,000 IU of vitamin D a day too much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor healthy adults, 2,000 IU (50 mcg) is half of the 4,000 IU (100 mcg) Tolerable Upper Intake Level, the most per day unlikely to cause problems. That limit covers all supplements and food combined, so count everything you take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I take Good Vitamin D with food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with a meal that has some fat in it. In the breakfast study above, D3 taken with fat reached a 32% higher peak blood level than D3 taken fat-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly, most people don't feel vitamin D the way they feel a cup of coffee. Blood levels build gradually with daily use (the Omaha study ran about 20 weeks). A 25-hydroxyvitamin D blood test before you start and a few months in is the way to see the change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with other vitamin D products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you keep track of the total. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/nice-bones\"\u003eNice Bones\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp\"\u003eBones + K2\u003c\/a\u003e and many multivitamins contain vitamin D, so add up every label. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-bone-imm\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine\u003c\/a\u003e, our liquid vitamin D3, is usually an either-or choice with this capsule, not an add-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Good Vitamin D vegetarian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The capsule shell is gelatin, so it isn't a vegetarian capsule. The label's \"NO corn, soy...\" list is quoted in full above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first. Vitamin D can interact with some medications, so show them the label, bromelain included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate 250 mg capsules\u003c\/a\u003e, a calcium to pair with your daily vitamin D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2, vitamin D3 with K2 in liquid form\u003c\/a\u003e, if you'd rather get both in one product instead of this capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripkovic L et al. Daily supplementation with 15 μg vitamin D2 compared with vitamin D3 to increase wintertime 25-hydroxyvitamin D status in healthy South Asian and white European women: a 12-wk randomized, placebo-controlled food-fortification trial. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28679555\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaney RP et al. Human serum 25-hydroxycholecalciferol response to extended oral dosing with cholecalciferol. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2003. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12499343\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDawson-Hughes B et al. Dietary fat increases vitamin D-3 absorption. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25441954\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaney RP et al. Calcium absorption varies within the reference range for serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2003. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12672710\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAranow C. Vitamin D and the immune system. Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2011. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21527855\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastell JV et al. Intestinal absorption of undegraded proteins in men: presence of bromelain in plasma after oral intake. The American Journal of Physiology. 1997. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9252520\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. 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Vitamin B12 supports normal energy production and a healthy nervous system.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople reach for B12 when they think about energy, and there's real biology behind that: your cells can't run two key energy and methylation reactions without it.† It matters most when intake or absorption runs low. B12 occurs naturally only in animal foods, so anyone eating little or no meat, fish, eggs or dairy needs another source. And the NIH advises adults over 50 to get most of their B12 from fortified foods or supplements, because many older adults don't make enough stomach acid to free B12 from food (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-Consumer\/\"\u003ethe NIH's consumer guide to vitamin B12\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're in your 30s or 40s and building habits now so you can still hike, lift and keep up at 75, a daily B12 dot is one of the easiest to start. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Triple B-12 Dots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal energy production, as the coenzyme your mitochondria need to turn parts of protein breakdown into fuel for the energy cycle.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy nervous system function.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy homocysteine metabolism by helping recycle homocysteine back into methionine, working alongside folate.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain healthy B12 levels for people who eat few animal foods and for adults over 50.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (500 mcg hydroxycobalamin, 400 mcg adenosylcobalamin (dibencozide), and 100 mcg methylcobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41,666%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 Dot. The panel doesn't print a servings-per-container line; the bottle holds 60 dots, which is 60 servings at the one-dot serving size. Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, acacia, cellulose, orange juice, magnesium stearate, and natural cinnamon flavor. The label states: \"NO soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" It also states: \"Does not contain cyanocobalamin.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Triple B-12 Dots work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin B12 is a coenzyme, not a stimulant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB12 doesn't work like coffee. It's a helper molecule two specific enzymes can't run without. Your body uses two working forms, methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, and converts other forms (like hydroxycobalamin) into those two (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH fact sheet on vitamin B12\u003c\/a\u003e). Triple B-12 Dots give you both working forms ready-made, plus hydroxycobalamin, with no cyanocobalamin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdenosylcobalamin (400 mcg): the mitochondrial form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdenosylcobalamin (dibencozide is another name for it) works inside your mitochondria, the parts of your cells that make most of your energy. There it helps an enzyme called methylmalonyl-CoA mutase convert leftovers from breaking down certain amino acids into a compound that feeds straight into the energy cycle (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30693532\/\"\u003eFroese et al., 2019\u003c\/a\u003e). In plain terms, it keeps part of your protein metabolism flowing into fuel.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethylcobalamin (100 mcg): the methylation form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethylcobalamin works in the main body of the cell with an enzyme called methionine synthase. That enzyme recycles homocysteine into methionine, which your body then uses to make SAMe, its most important methyl donor. The same step takes a methyl group from folate, which keeps folate moving through the cycle your cells use to build DNA (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30693532\/\"\u003eFroese et al., 2019\u003c\/a\u003e). That's why B12 and folate are usually talked about as a team.† A review of B vitamins and the brain lists these same jobs (energy production, DNA synthesis and methylation) among the ways B vitamins support normal brain function (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26828517\/\"\u003eKennedy, 2016\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHydroxycobalamin (500 mcg): the form your cells convert\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroxycobalamin (often spelled hydroxocobalamin) makes up half of the B12 in each dot: 500 of the 1,000 mcg. Your cells convert it into either working form, so it can feed both the mitochondrial job and the methylation job (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH fact sheet on vitamin B12\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 1,000 mcg when the Daily Value is 2.4 mcg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause you absorb only a small share of a large dose. Your gut's main B12 absorption system fills up at about 1 to 2 mcg at a time, and the NIH puts absorption at about 1.3% of a 1,000 mcg dose: roughly 13 mcg per dot, still more than five times the 2.4 mcg Daily Value (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH fact sheet on vitamin B12\u003c\/a\u003e). A systematic review of absorption studies found the same pattern with food: absorption ranged from 83% of a 3 mcg dose (from mutton) down to 4.5% of a 38 mcg dose (from liver) (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23796635\/\"\u003eDoets et al., 2013\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the research does and doesn't show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows that intake matters. In 299 healthy adults aged 18 to 50, blood markers of B12 status leveled off once dietary intake reached about 4 to 7 mcg a day, above the 2.4 mcg Daily Value (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20071646\/\"\u003eBor et al., 2010\u003c\/a\u003e). In 2,999 adults from the Framingham Offspring Study, 8% of supplement users had blood B12 below 185 pmol\/L, compared with 20% of people who didn't take supplements; that's an observational snapshot, not a trial (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10648266\/\"\u003eTucker et al., 2000\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't show that B12 supplements sharpen your thinking. A systematic review of 14 randomized trials found no clear effect of B6, B12 or folic acid supplements on cognitive test scores, and the authors rated most of those trials as low quality (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17210874\/\"\u003eBalk et al., 2007\u003c\/a\u003e). And to be straight with you, none of the studies above tested this three-form blend itself. What we can tell you is exactly what's in each dot and how each form is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Triple B-12 Dots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directions, word for word: \"One or more dots daily, as a dietary supplement. For best absorption allow dot to dissolve in mouth completely.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the dot dissolve fully in your mouth instead of swallowing it whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe label doesn't call for food, so pick whatever time of day you'll remember.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne dot is the label's serving. Not sure whether you need more? Ask your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Some common medications, including acid-reducing medicines, can lower B12 levels over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. Fifty-two years in, here's how we back up what's on this label:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, the B12 included, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Triple B-12 Dots gets its own certificate of analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Triple B-12 Dots are made in our UL-certified cGMP facility in Mt. Angel, a farm town of about 3,500 in the Willamette Valley. The people who formulate, make and test them work under one roof, and the owners work in the building too. We're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much vitamin B12 is in each dot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach dot has 1,000 mcg of vitamin B12, which is 41,666% of the Daily Value. It comes from 500 mcg hydroxycobalamin, 400 mcg adenosylcobalamin and 100 mcg methylcobalamin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 1,000 mcg of B12 too much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo upper limit has been set for vitamin B12; the Food and Nutrition Board didn't establish one because of B12's low potential for toxicity. If you take medication or have a medical condition, check with your healthcare practitioner first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the dots cyanocobalamin-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we chose the two forms your cells actually work with, plus hydroxycobalamin, which cells convert into both. Your body converts cyanocobalamin into the working forms too, so this is a formulation choice, not a knock on other forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I notice anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no set timeline, and you shouldn't expect a jolt, because B12 isn't a stimulant. It works as a helper in everyday cell reactions, so if your intake was already good you may not feel a difference at all. That's normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with B-12 Essential Trio or B-Complex?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but both already contain B12, so check the totals first. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/b12-sublingual-essential-trio\"\u003eB-12 Essential Trio liquid with folinate and B6\u003c\/a\u003e has 2,000 mcg of methylcobalamin per serving, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/b-good-com-vitamin-b-complex\"\u003eour B-Complex with all eight B vitamins\u003c\/a\u003e has 100 mcg of vitamin B12 per capsule. If you want to combine them, ask your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Triple B-12 Dots vegan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label doesn't make a vegan claim. It does state \"NO soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives,\" and the other ingredients are listed in full above so you can decide for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/p5p-50mg-vitamin-b6-supplement\"\u003eP5P 50 mg, the coenzyme form of vitamin B6\u003c\/a\u003e, another B vitamin involved in homocysteine metabolism.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2 vitamin D3 and K2 drops\u003c\/a\u003e, if you're building a simple daily foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFroese DS et al. Vitamin B12, folate, and the methionine remethylation cycle-biochemistry, pathways, and regulation. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2019. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30693532\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKennedy DO. B Vitamins and the Brain: Mechanisms, Dose and Efficacy--A Review. Nutrients. 2016. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26828517\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoets EL et al. Systematic review on daily vitamin B12 losses and bioavailability for deriving recommendations on vitamin B12 intake with the factorial approach. Ann Nutr Metab. 2013. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23796635\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBor MV et al. Daily intake of 4 to 7 microg dietary vitamin B-12 is associated with steady concentrations of vitamin B-12-related biomarkers in a healthy young population. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20071646\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTucker KL et al. Plasma vitamin B-12 concentrations relate to intake source in the Framingham Offspring study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10648266\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalk EM et al. Vitamin B6, B12, and folic acid supplementation and cognitive function: a systematic review of randomized trials. Arch Intern Med. 2007. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17210874\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364426019098,"sku":"015-A2200","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A2200_REV00_Necktag.png?v=1746812407"},{"product_id":"good-c-buffered-vitamin-c","title":"Good C Buffered Vitamin C 500 mg – Immune Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood C is a buffered, acid-free vitamin C. Each vegetarian capsule gives you 500 mg of vitamin C from calcium poly ascorbate (which also supplies 57 mg of calcium), plus 100 mg of citrus bioflavonoid complex, 50 mg of hesperidin and 50 mg of rutin. There are 60 capsules per bottle. Vitamin C supports normal immune function, collagen formation and antioxidant protection.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood C is for people who want daily vitamin C without the sour bite of plain ascorbic acid. Your body can't make vitamin C, so it has to come from food or supplements. The adult RDA is 75 mg a day for women and 90 mg for men, plus another 35 mg for people who smoke, according to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH Office of Dietary Supplements vitamin C fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e. One capsule covers that several times over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're in your 30s or 40s and already working on the habits that keep you strong into your 70s and 80s, the basics come first. Vitamin C is about as basic as nutrients get, and one capsule a day is an easy habit to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Good C\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmune support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C builds up in white blood cells and supports their normal function.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollagen formation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your body needs vitamin C to make collagen, the protein that gives skin and other connective tissue its structure.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C helps protect cells from everyday oxidative stress.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron from plant foods.\u003c\/strong\u003e Taken with a meal, vitamin C helps your body absorb the non-heme iron found in plant foods.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA buffered, acid-free form.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vitamin C is bound to calcium instead of coming as plain ascorbic acid, for people who find straight ascorbic acid too sharp.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (from calcium poly ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e555%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (from calcium poly ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrus Bioflavonoid Complex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHesperidin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRutin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Daily Value not established. Serving size: 1 vegetarian capsule. The bottle holds 60 capsules, so at one capsule per serving that's 60 servings. Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), organic rice extract, cellulose, and organic rice concentrate. The label states: \"NO soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" It also notes that the acid-free poly ascorbate is bound with esterified niacin and a vegetable surfactant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Good C works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin C: what it does in your body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant and a helper for enzymes that build things, collagen included. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29099763\/\"\u003eA 2017 review of vitamin C and immune function\u003c\/a\u003e describes how it builds up in neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, and supports their ability to move toward and engulf microbes, and how it supports the skin's barrier function.† Skin itself holds high concentrations of vitamin C, which it uses to make collagen and for antioxidant protection, as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28805671\/\"\u003ea 2017 review of vitamin C's roles in skin\u003c\/a\u003e explains.† Both are reviews of how vitamin C works, not promises about how you'll feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a buffered, calcium-bound form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain vitamin C is ascorbic acid, and it tastes like it: tart and sharp. In Good C, the vitamin C comes as calcium poly ascorbate, a buffered form in which vitamin C is bound to calcium as a mineral salt (a calcium ascorbate) instead of being a free acid. That's why the bottle says acid free, and it's where the 57 mg of calcium on the panel comes from. That calcium is a small extra (4% of the Daily Value), not a calcium supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes the form change anything inside your body? Early evidence says possibly, a little. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39408325\/\"\u003eA 2024 preliminary study comparing calcium ascorbate with ascorbic acid\u003c\/a\u003e ran two small crossover trials in 93 healthy adults, one at 250 mg and one at 500 mg, giving each person a single dose of both forms. At 250 mg there were no differences. At 500 mg, compared with ascorbic acid, calcium ascorbate raised blood levels of dehydroascorbic acid (an oxidized form of vitamin C), increased neutrophil activity over the first 8 hours, and was linked to more natural killer cells.† It tested single doses of calcium ascorbate in general, not this exact ingredient, so read it as an early signal rather than proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much your body actually absorbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour gut absorbs vitamin C well in moderate amounts and less efficiently in big single doses. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8623000\/\"\u003ean NIH study of vitamin C absorption in healthy volunteers\u003c\/a\u003e, 7 people lived in the hospital for 4 to 6 months on a diet with less than 5 mg of vitamin C a day while researchers tested seven daily doses from 30 to 2,500 mg. A single 200 mg dose was completely absorbed. At single doses of 500 mg and higher, the share absorbed dropped and the extra was passed in urine. White blood cells were saturated at 100 mg a day. At 500 mg, each Good C capsule is in the range where absorption starts to taper, so if you take more than one, spread them across the day. More isn't automatically better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCitrus bioflavonoids, hesperidin and rutin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioflavonoids are plant compounds that come packaged with vitamin C in citrus fruit. Good C includes 100 mg of a citrus bioflavonoid complex plus 50 mg each of two specific flavonoids: hesperidin, the major flavonoid in oranges, and rutin, which shows up in foods like buckwheat and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the research does and doesn't show. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24169506\/\"\u003eA review of synthetic versus food-derived vitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e, which also looked at vitamin C taken with isolated bioflavonoids, found no differences in steady blood levels in human studies, and only small, brief differences in some short-term ones. So don't count on the flavonoids in Good C to boost absorption. We also haven't found good human trials of hesperidin or rutin taken at 50 mg a day, so we don't claim a specific benefit for either one at that amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Good C\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirections from the label: \"One or more capsules daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake it with a meal, ideally one with plant foods, since vitamin C helps your body absorb their iron.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you take more than one capsule, split them between meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount all your sources. The adult upper limit for vitamin C is 2,000 mg a day from food and supplements combined, and four capsules alone would reach it. Very high intakes can cause diarrhea, nausea and cramps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjectives are easy to print. Here's the process instead. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, the calcium poly ascorbate and flavonoids in Good C included, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Good C gets its own CoA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's a farm town of about 3,500 in the Willamette Valley. Good C is made in our UL-certified cGMP facility, where formulators, makers and testers work under one roof and the owners work in the building too. We've been owner-run since 2017, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much vitamin C is in Good C?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule has 500 mg of vitamin C, 555% of the Daily Value, from calcium poly ascorbate, which also adds 57 mg of calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs buffered vitamin C easier on the stomach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be for some people, but we can't promise it. It's less acidic than plain ascorbic acid, which is why some people prefer it, but we haven't found good trials comparing stomach comfort between the two, and people vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take Good C, and with food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny time of day works, since the label doesn't name a time. With a meal is a good default, and if you take more than one capsule, split them between meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take Good C with Quercetin Zinc or a multivitamin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as you add up the vitamin C. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/quercetin-zinc\"\u003eQuercetin Zinc\u003c\/a\u003e provides 120 mg per two-capsule serving, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-multi-vitamin-60-capsules\"\u003eMen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWomen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e each provide 120 mg per serving. One Good C plus a serving of Quercetin Zinc and a multi comes to 740 mg from supplements. The adult upper limit is 2,000 mg a day from food and supplements combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottle is a 60-day supply at the label's serving of one capsule a day. At two capsules a day, it lasts 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take Good C with medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first. Vitamin C can interact with some medications, and the right amount for you depends on your situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/our-approach-to-raw-material-sourcing-and-testing\"\u003eHow we source and test raw materials before they reach a bottle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/advanced-zinc-citrate-50mg\"\u003eAdvanced Zinc Citrate with 50 mg of zinc per tablet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-vitamin-d-60-caps\"\u003eGood Vitamin D with 50 mcg of vitamin D3 and bromelain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarr AC et al. Vitamin C and Immune Function. Nutrients. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29099763\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePullar JM et al. The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health. Nutrients. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28805671\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDickerson B et al. Comparative Effectiveness of Ascorbic Acid vs. Calcium Ascorbate Ingestion on Pharmacokinetic Profiles and Immune Biomarkers in Healthy Adults: A Preliminary Study. Nutrients. 2024. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39408325\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevine M et al. Vitamin C pharmacokinetics in healthy volunteers: evidence for a recommended dietary allowance. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1996. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8623000\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarr AC et al. Synthetic or food-derived vitamin C--are they equally bioavailable? Nutrients. 2013. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24169506\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":29431077443,"sku":"015-A2301","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A2301_REV00_Necktag.png?v=1745403725"},{"product_id":"good-magnesium-chelate-amino-acids","title":"Good Magnesium 200 mg – Muscle and Nerve Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Magnesium is a magnesium supplement with 200 mg of magnesium as rice protein chelate in every vegetarian capsule, 47% of the Daily Value. The other ingredients include parsley leaf, holy basil and ginger root. Each bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules, and one capsule is a serving. It supports normal muscle function, nervous system function and relaxation.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood Magnesium is for adults who want a simple, one-capsule way to top up a mineral a lot of us run short on. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements notes that many people in the United States get less magnesium from food than recommended (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Magnesium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ethe NIH magnesium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). If you train hard, sit through long and stressful workdays, or are building a better bedtime routine, magnesium is one of the basics worth getting right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging isn't optional. Getting old is. The habits that keep you moving well in your 70s and 80s start in your 30s and 40s, and most of them are boring: sleep, strength, decent food, small nutrient gaps closed. This is one of the boring ones, and we mean that as a compliment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Good Magnesium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal muscle function, so muscles can contract and relax the way they're built to.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal nervous system function and a healthy response to everyday stress.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal energy production in your cells.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports relaxation and normal sleep quality as part of an evening routine.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps close a common nutrient gap with 200 mg, or 47% of the Daily Value, in one capsule.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (rice protein chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule. Each bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules, which is 60 servings at the label's one-capsule serving. Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), L-leucine, organic rice concentrate, parsley leaf (Petroselinum crispun), holy basil herb (Ocimum sanctum), and ginger root (Zingiber officinale). The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Good Magnesium works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagnesium: 200 mg per capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems, the reactions behind building protein, muscle and nerve function, and energy production (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Magnesium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH Office of Dietary Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e).† Less than 1% of the magnesium in your body is in your blood serum, and a standard serum test doesn't necessarily reflect how much your body holds overall (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26069819\/\"\u003ea review of magnesium basics\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults need 400 to 420 mg a day (men) or 310 to 320 mg (women who aren't pregnant) from all sources, depending on age. One capsule gives you 200 mg, 47% of the Daily Value. It's built to top up a decent diet, not replace one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rice protein chelate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label lists the magnesium as rice protein chelate. A chelate (say \"KEE-late\") is a mineral bound to amino acids, here amino acids from rice protein. Researchers group amino acid chelates and citrate with the organic forms of magnesium, and magnesium oxide and other simple mineral salts with the inorganic forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34111673\/\"\u003eA systematic review of 14 magnesium bioavailability studies\u003c\/a\u003e concluded that inorganic forms appear less bioavailable than organic ones, and that the share you absorb depends on the dose. It also notes that in healthy people who weren't low to begin with, all the forms studied could maintain normal magnesium levels. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14596323\/\"\u003ea 60-day randomized, double-blind trial in 46 healthy people\u003c\/a\u003e taking 300 mg a day, an amino acid chelate and magnesium citrate both showed greater absorption than magnesium oxide (by 24-hour urine magnesium), and oxide was no different from placebo. Citrate produced the highest blood levels. The limits: it was a small study, and it tested an amino acid chelate, not our rice protein chelate specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMuscles and energy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium takes part in energy metabolism and helps maintain normal muscle function.† \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28846654\/\"\u003eA review of magnesium and exercise performance\u003c\/a\u003e found that the need for magnesium rises with physical activity, and that surveys link better magnesium status with muscle performance such as grip strength and leg power. Some supplement trials suggested gains in measures such as thigh muscle torque, but most human studies tracked heart rate, blood pressure or oxygen use rather than performance itself. Straight talk: that's a long way from extra magnesium turning into a personal record. It supports the normal muscle function you already have.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStress and the nervous system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium helps regulate the signals your nervous system uses during a normal stress response.† \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33260549\/\"\u003eA 2020 review of magnesium and stress\u003c\/a\u003e describes a two-way street: stress may increase the magnesium your body loses, and low magnesium may leave you more sensitive to stress. The idea rests on lab research and on studies that measured magnesium in stressed people, so think of it as a reason to keep your intake steady, not a promise of calm in a capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelaxation and sleep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40918053\/\"\u003ea 2025 randomized, placebo-controlled trial in 155 healthy adults who reported poor sleep\u003c\/a\u003e, 250 mg of magnesium a day (as bisglycinate, another amino acid chelate) improved sleep questionnaire scores more than placebo after 4 weeks, but the difference was small. Exploratory analyses hinted that people who ate less magnesium improved more. Different form, slightly higher dose, self-reported sleep. So: a modest signal, most likely to matter if your diet runs low.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eParsley, holy basil, ginger and the rest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley leaf, holy basil herb and ginger root are listed among the other ingredients, and the front of the bottle reads \"Magnesium plus Herbs.\" The label doesn't give their amounts, so we don't make claims for them. L-leucine (an amino acid) and organic rice concentrate are also listed, and the capsule shell is vegetable cellulose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Good Magnesium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says: \"One or more capsules daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne capsule gives you 200 mg. The NIH lists an adult upper limit of 350 mg a day for magnesium from supplements, because higher supplement doses can cause loose stools, nausea and stomach cramping (magnesium from food doesn't count toward it). Two capsules would be 400 mg, so talk with your practitioner before taking more than one a day, and count the magnesium in your other supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium can reduce how well your body absorbs some medications, including tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics and oral bisphosphonates, so doses may need to be spaced hours apart. Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, the magnesium chelate included, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/reviews\/lab-testing\/good-magnesium-chelate-amino-acids\"\u003eSee the certificates of analysis for Good Magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our UL-certified cGMP facility is right there. Formulators, makers and testers work under one roof, so the people who write the spec, the people who fill the capsules and the people who test the lot share a building. The owners work there too, and have since 2017. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much magnesium is in each capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule has 200 mg of magnesium as rice protein chelate, 47% of the Daily Value. One capsule is a serving, and a bottle holds 60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many capsules should I take a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says one or more capsules daily, and one capsule is 200 mg. The NIH lists an adult upper limit of 350 mg a day for magnesium from supplements, so check with your practitioner before going to two capsules (400 mg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take it, and does it need food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it whenever you'll remember it. The label doesn't name a time or mention food. Many people like it in the evening as part of winding down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people won't feel a switch flip, because magnesium works in the background of normal muscle and nerve function.† In the sleep trial above, the small difference was measured after 4 weeks of daily use, so give it about a month of steady use before you judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take Good Magnesium with other Mt. Angel Vitamins products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but add up the magnesium first. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calming-magnesium-powder-relax\"\u003eCalming Mag Powder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/natural-sleep-aid-herbal-support\"\u003eSleepy Sleep\u003c\/a\u003e both contain magnesium too, and the 350 mg upper limit covers all your supplements combined. If your total goes past it, run the plan by your practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"rice protein chelate\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's how the label names the magnesium source: magnesium bound to amino acids from rice protein. Chelates like this are grouped with the organic forms of magnesium, and in human studies organic forms such as amino acid chelates and citrate have generally shown greater absorption than magnesium oxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner or pharmacist first. Magnesium can lower how well you absorb some antibiotics and bone medications, so doses may need spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/reviews\/best-magnesium-supplements-for-sleep-2026\"\u003eHow six magnesium products for sleep compare on dose, form, testing and price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calming-magnesium-powder-relax\"\u003eCalming Mag Powder, magnesium you mix into a drink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calm-sleep-stack-sleepy-passion-ht\"\u003eThe Calm + Sleep Stack: Sleepy Sleep, Relaxing Passion Flower and 5-HTP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJahnen-Dechent W et al. Magnesium basics. Clin Kidney J. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26069819\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePardo MR et al. Bioavailability of magnesium food supplements: A systematic review. Nutrition. 2021. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34111673\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalker AF et al. Mg citrate found more bioavailable than other Mg preparations in a randomised, double-blind study. Magnes Res. 2003. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14596323\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZhang Y et al. Can Magnesium Enhance Exercise Performance? Nutrients. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28846654\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickering G et al. Magnesium Status and Stress: The Vicious Circle Concept Revisited. Nutrients. 2020. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33260549\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchuster J et al. Magnesium Bisglycinate Supplementation in Healthy Adults Reporting Poor Sleep: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nat Sci Sleep. 2025. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40918053\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364425888026,"sku":"015-A5006","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A5006_REV00_Listing_Image_1.png?v=1738257832"},{"product_id":"b-good-com-vitamin-b-complex","title":"B-Complex Complete Vitamin – Energy \u0026 Nerve Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-Complex Complete Vitamin puts all eight B vitamins in one vegetarian capsule a day: 100 mg each of thiamin, riboflavin, niacinamide, vitamin B6 and pantothenic acid, plus 680 mcg DFE folic acid, 100 mcg vitamin B12 and 100 mcg biotin, with choline, inositol and PABA. Each bottle holds 60 capsules. It supports normal energy metabolism and nervous system function.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB vitamins don't hand you energy the way coffee does. They're the helpers your cells use to turn food into fuel, and your body keeps only small reserves of most of them.† B-Complex is for adults who want that covered in one step: people in their 30s and 40s building habits they plan to keep for decades, and anyone over 50 who intends to keep going strong. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doses are high, so read \"How to take\" before you stack this with other B products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take B-Complex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy from food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thiamin, riboflavin, niacinamide, pantothenic acid and biotin help your cells turn carbohydrates, fats and protein into usable energy.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNervous system function.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin B6, folate and vitamin B12 help your body make neurotransmitters and support normal nerve function.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday stress.\u003c\/strong\u003e B vitamins support a normal response to the ordinary stress of busy days.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethylation and cell building.\u003c\/strong\u003e Folic acid, B6 and B12 work together in one-carbon metabolism, which your body uses to make DNA and build cells, including red blood cells.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFat and protein metabolism.\u003c\/strong\u003e Biotin and pantothenic acid help your body build and break down fatty acids and use amino acids.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThiamin (thiamin HCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,333%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiboflavin (vitamin B2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,692%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg NE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e625%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (from pyridoxine HCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,882%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolic Acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e680 mcg DFE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,166%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e333%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePantothenic Acid (from d-calcium pantothenate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholine (from choline bitartrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInositol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 vegetarian capsule. At one capsule per serving, the 60-capsule bottle holds 60 servings. Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), magnesium trisilicate, vegetable stearate, magnesium stearate, silica, and rice polish. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy the big percentages? The Daily Values for the five vitamins dosed at 100 mg run from 1.2 mg to 16 mg, so 100 mg works out to hundreds or thousands of percent. DFE means dietary folate equivalents, a unit that adjusts for folic acid being more easily absorbed than food folate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow B-Complex works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThiamin, riboflavin, niacinamide and pantothenic acid: food into fuel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cells run on ATP, and the enzymes that make it need helper molecules built from B vitamins. A review of all eight describes them as coenzymes in energy production, DNA synthesis and repair, methylation, and making brain chemicals, and argues for getting all eight rather than just a few (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26828517\/\"\u003eKennedy, 2016\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThiamin (thiamin HCl)\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes thiamin diphosphate, a cofactor for five enzymes in glucose, amino acid and fat metabolism. Thiamin HCl is one of the two most common supplement forms, both stable and water soluble (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Thiamin-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH thiamin fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiboflavin\u003c\/strong\u003e is built into two coenzymes, FAD and FMN, that run energy production and fat metabolism. It also helps activate its teammates: FMN is needed to convert B6 into its coenzyme form (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH riboflavin fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/strong\u003e, a form of vitamin B3, becomes NAD, a coenzyme more than 400 enzymes depend on. Unlike nicotinic acid, it doesn't cause skin flushing (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Niacin-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH niacin fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePantothenic acid (from d-calcium pantothenate)\u003c\/strong\u003e builds coenzyme A, which your body needs to make and break down fatty acids. Calcium pantothenate is more common in supplements than the other main form, pantethine (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/PantothenicAcid-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH pantothenic acid fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin B6, folic acid and B12: methylation and nerves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolate carries single-carbon units for making DNA, and with B12's help it turns homocysteine into methionine, which the body uses to make SAMe, an important methyl donor (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Folate-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH folate fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). B12 is also needed for normal nervous system function and red blood cell formation (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin B12 fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e), and B6 helps make several neurotransmitters (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26828517\/\"\u003eKennedy, 2016\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be candid, these are standard, well-studied forms, not pre-activated ones. Cyanocobalamin is the most common B12 in supplements, and your body converts it to the active forms (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin B12 fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). Pyridoxine HCl is the most common B6, and absorption doesn't differ much between B6 forms (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB6-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin B6 fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBiotin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiotin is a cofactor for five carboxylase enzymes that handle steps in the metabolism of fatty acids, glucose and amino acids (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Biotin-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH biotin fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCholine, inositol and PABA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body uses choline to build cell membranes and to make acetylcholine, a messenger for memory, mood and muscle control (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Choline-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH choline fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). A review estimated about 90% of Americans fall below the Adequate Intake for choline (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30853718\/\"\u003eWallace, 2018\u003c\/a\u003e). The 47 mg here is 8% of the Daily Value: a small contribution, not a full day's worth.† Inositol and PABA are traditional B-complex companions with no Daily Value, and we don't claim a specific benefit for either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the research shows, and what it doesn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most relevant trials of high-dose B-complex formulas enrolled healthy, working adults. In one, 215 men aged 30 to 55 took a B-complex with vitamin C and minerals or a placebo for 33 days. The supplement group rated their stress lower and their vigor higher, did better on a mental math task, and felt less mentally tired before and after an hour of demanding tests (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20454891\/\"\u003eKennedy, 2010\u003c\/a\u003e). In phone check-ins with 198 men from the same group over four weeks, the supplement group rated their physical stamina higher and reported more concentration and mental stamina after a workday (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21751253\/\"\u003eKennedy, 2011\u003c\/a\u003e). In a 90-day trial, 60 adults under ongoing work stress who took a high-dose B-complex reported lower personal strain, less confusion and a less dejected mood than the placebo group at 12 weeks, with no change in other mood measures (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21905094\/\"\u003eStough, 2011\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limits: those formulas differ from ours (the 215-man trial's also included vitamin C and minerals), the trials were modest in size, and most of the effects were changes in how people rated themselves. B-Complex itself hasn't been tested in a trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take B-Complex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections on the label:\u003c\/strong\u003e One capsule daily, as a dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnow your totals.\u003c\/strong\u003e One capsule's 100 mg of B6 equals the adult \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB6-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eTolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for vitamin B6\u003c\/a\u003e set by the Food and Nutrition Board. It also supplies 100 mg of niacinamide, and the board's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Niacin-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003e35 mg UL for supplemental niacin\u003c\/a\u003e applies to niacinamide too. Neither limit applies when a practitioner directs a higher intake, but both are a reason not to add other B6 or niacin products on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of B-Complex has its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA with globally sourced ingredients, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e B-Complex is made and tested in a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, inside a UL-certified cGMP facility where formulators, makers and testers work under one roof. The owners work in the building too, and the company has been owner-run since 2017. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many capsules of B-Complex should I take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne capsule a day, as the label directs. A 60-capsule bottle lasts 60 days at that serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I take B-Complex with food or at a certain time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label doesn't specify either, so choose a time you'll stick with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my urine turn bright yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the riboflavin (vitamin B2). It's naturally yellow, and the small amount you absorb beyond what your body needs leaves in urine. It's expected. No upper limit has been set for riboflavin because adverse effects from high intakes haven't been reported, though the Food and Nutrition Board still advises caution with very large amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it at least a month. B vitamins aren't stimulants, and in the trials above, changes were measured over 4 to 12 weeks.† If your diet already supplies plenty of B vitamins, you may notice little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take B-Complex with a multivitamin or other B products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but add up the B6 and niacin first and check with your practitioner, since one capsule already reaches the adult UL for B6. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/b12-sublingual-essential-trio\"\u003eB-12 Essential Trio liquid\u003c\/a\u003e adds 4 mg of B6 per serving. If you want more B12 without more B6, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/b12-dots-energy-nervous-support\"\u003eTriple B-12 Dots, 1,000 mcg of cyanocobalamin-free B12 per dot\u003c\/a\u003e, contain no B6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs B-Complex safe with my medications?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first. Also tell whoever orders your bloodwork that you take biotin, since intakes above the recommended amount can skew some lab results. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/tools\/interaction-checker\"\u003esupplement and medication interaction checker\u003c\/a\u003e is a good place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-multi-vitamin-60-capsules\"\u003eMen's Multi: vitamins, minerals, KSM-66 ashwagandha and CoQ10 in two capsules a day\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWomen's Multi: vitamins, minerals, KSM-66 ashwagandha and CoQ10 in two capsules a day\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKennedy DO. B Vitamins and the Brain: Mechanisms, Dose and Efficacy--A Review. Nutrients. 2016. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26828517\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKennedy DO et al. Effects of high-dose B vitamin complex with vitamin C and minerals on subjective mood and performance in healthy males. Psychopharmacology. 2010. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20454891\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKennedy DO et al. Vitamins and psychological functioning: a mobile phone assessment of the effects of a B vitamin complex, vitamin C and minerals on cognitive performance and subjective mood and energy. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2011. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21751253\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStough C et al. The effect of 90 day administration of a high dose vitamin B-complex on work stress. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2011. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21905094\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWallace TC et al. Choline: The Underconsumed and Underappreciated Essential Nutrient. Nutr Today. 2018. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30853718\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":51646906040602,"sku":"015-A2207","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A2207_REV00_Listing_Image_1.png?v=1769810719"},{"product_id":"b12-sublingual-essential-trio","title":"B-12 Essential Trio – B12, Folinate \u0026 B6 for Energy Metabolism | 2 fl oz Liquid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-12 Essential Trio is a blueberry-flavored liquid with three B vitamins. One serving (a single dropper bulb squeeze, about 0.84 grams) gives 2,000 mcg of vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, 680 mcg DFE of folate as folinate and 4 mg of vitamin B6. Each 2 fl oz bottle holds 80 servings. Together, these vitamins support normal energy metabolism and healthy homocysteine metabolism.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB12 occurs naturally only in animal foods, so anyone eating little or no meat, fish, eggs or dairy may need another source. The NIH also advises people over 50 to get most of their B12 from fortified foods or supplements, since many older adults don't make enough stomach acid to free B12 from food (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-Consumer\/\"\u003ethe NIH's consumer guide to vitamin B12\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're in your 30s or 40s and building habits so you can keep up at 75, half a dropper each morning is about as easy as a habit gets. No pills to swallow. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take B-12 Essential Trio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal energy metabolism, because B12 and B6 are coenzymes your cells use to turn parts of protein and fat into fuel.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy homocysteine levels already within the normal range, as B12 and folate recycle homocysteine into methionine.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis, with folate and B12 working together.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy nervous system function.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps people who eat few animal foods, and adults over 50, keep B12 intake up.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (from Pyridoxine HCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e235%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolinate (from Calcium Folinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e680 mcg DFE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83,333%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 Dropper Bulb Squeeze (Approximately half a dropper full, Approximately 0.84 grams). Servings per container: 80. Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, and Natural Blueberry Flavor. The label states: \"NO soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or artificial colors or flavors.\" It also says: \"Refrigerate after opening.\" Potassium sorbate is a preservative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow B-12 Essential Trio works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethylcobalamin (2,000 mcg): B12 for the methylation cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB12 is a coenzyme, a helper molecule two enzymes can't work without, and methylcobalamin is one of the two forms your cells use in that role (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH fact sheet on vitamin B12\u003c\/a\u003e). It partners with methionine synthase, the enzyme that recycles homocysteine into methionine, which your body turns into SAMe, its most important methyl donor. That same step pulls a one-carbon unit off folate so folate can keep cycling into DNA building blocks, which is why B12 and folate come as a pair. B12's other coenzyme form helps your mitochondria turn leftovers from breaking down certain amino acids into fuel (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30693532\/\"\u003eFroese et al., 2019\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: your cells process any B12 they absorb before using it, and the NIH says there's no evidence that absorption differs by form. We chose methylcobalamin because it's one of the two coenzyme forms, not because we can show it's absorbed or used better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 2,000 mcg when the Daily Value is 2.4 mcg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the share you absorb drops as the dose rises: the NIH puts absorption near 50% for doses under 1 to 2 mcg but about 1.3% of a 1,000 mcg dose. A systematic review saw the same pattern with food: people absorbed 83% of a 3 mcg dose but only 4.5% of a 38 mcg dose (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23796635\/\"\u003eDoets et al., 2013\u003c\/a\u003e). A big dose offsets a small percentage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFolinate (680 mcg DFE): folate that skips a slow step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolate carries the one-carbon units your cells need to build DNA and keep the methionine cycle turning.† Most supplements use folic acid, a fully oxidized form your body must first convert with an enzyme called DHFR; food folates are already in the reduced tetrahydrofolate form (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Folate-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH fact sheet on folate\u003c\/a\u003e). In liver tissue from six people, DHFR converted folic acid at less than 2% of the rate seen in rat liver, and activity varied almost fivefold between people (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19706381\/\"\u003eBailey and Ayling, 2009\u003c\/a\u003e). Folinate is a formyl form of tetrahydrofolate, the same reduced family as food folate, so it doesn't wait on DHFR. To be fair, that was a lab study, not a supplement trial, and the NIH puts folic acid absorption at about 85% with food. Folinate just takes one step out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin B6 (4 mg from pyridoxine HCl): the protein-metabolism helper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body turns pyridoxine into pyridoxal 5' phosphate (PLP), the coenzyme form of B6, which takes part in more than 100 enzyme reactions, mostly in protein metabolism (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB6-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH fact sheet on vitamin B6\u003c\/a\u003e).† One review names B6, B12 and folate as the B vitamins most involved in homocysteine metabolism, and describes the B group's roles in energy production, DNA synthesis and making the brain's chemical messengers (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26828517\/\"\u003eKennedy, 2016\u003c\/a\u003e).† Pyridoxine HCl is the most common B6 form in supplements; if you want B6 already in coenzyme form, that's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/p5p-50mg-vitamin-b6-supplement\"\u003eour P5P 50 mg\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the research does and doesn't show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it shows: a pooled analysis of 25 randomized trials with 2,596 participants found folic acid reduced blood homocysteine by 13% to 25%, depending on dose; B12 (0.4 mg a day) brought it down about 7% more, and B6 had no significant effect (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16210710\/\"\u003eHomocysteine Lowering Trialists' Collaboration, 2005\u003c\/a\u003e). Those trials used folic acid, not folinate, and none tested this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it doesn't show: that B vitamins sharpen your thinking. A systematic review of 14 randomized trials found no clear effect of B6, B12 or folic acid on cognitive test scores, and most trials were small or low quality (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17210874\/\"\u003eBalk et al., 2007\u003c\/a\u003e). We haven't run a trial on B-12 Essential Trio itself; what we can show you is what's in each serving and how every lot is tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take B-12 Essential Trio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directions, word for word: \"Take one serving by mouth in the morning.\" One serving is a single squeeze of the dropper bulb, which fills about half the dropper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze the bulb once, release, and drip the liquid into your mouth, or into a little water or juice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate after opening, as the label says.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt one serving each morning, a bottle's 80 servings last 80 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. The label gives no serving for children, so check with your child's practitioner first. Acid-reducing medicines can make it harder to absorb B12 from food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. Fifty-two years in, here's how we back up this label:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, the methylcobalamin, folinate and B6 included, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes. Here's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/our-approach-to-raw-material-sourcing-and-testing\"\u003ehow we source and test raw materials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/reviews\/lab-testing\/b12-sublingual-essential-trio\"\u003eSee the certificates of analysis for this product\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e B-12 Essential Trio is made in our UL-certified cGMP facility in Mt. Angel, a farm town of about 3,500 in the Willamette Valley. The people who formulate, make and test it work under one roof, and the owners work in the building too. We're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much B12, folate and B6 is in one serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne serving has 2,000 mcg of vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin (83,333% of the Daily Value), 680 mcg DFE of folate as folinate (170%) and 4 mg of vitamin B6 from pyridoxine HCl (235%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs B-12 Essential Trio a sublingual B12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can take it that way; the label simply says to take one serving by mouth in the morning. Holding it under your tongue first is fine, though the NIH says evidence suggests no difference in efficacy between oral and sublingual B12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 2,000 mcg of B12 too much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a large dose, but no upper limit has been set for vitamin B12 because of its low potential for toxicity, and you absorb only a small share of it. The 4 mg of B6 is well under the 100 mg adult upper limit. If you take medication, check with your practitioner first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with B-Complex or Triple B-12 Dots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the totals first, because they overlap. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/b-good-com-vitamin-b-complex\"\u003eOur B-Complex with all eight B vitamins\u003c\/a\u003e already has 100 mg of B6 per capsule, so adding B-12 Essential Trio brings B6 to 104 mg a day, just over the 100 mg adult upper limit. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/b12-dots-energy-nervous-support\"\u003eTriple B-12 Dots\u003c\/a\u003e add 1,000 mcg of B12 per dot, which you likely don't need on top of 2,000 mcg. Most people pick one, or ask a practitioner first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no jolt, because B vitamins aren't stimulants; they keep enzymes supplied. If your intake was already good, you may not feel a difference at all, and that's normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFroese DS et al. Vitamin B12, folate, and the methionine remethylation cycle-biochemistry, pathways, and regulation. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2019. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30693532\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoets EL et al. Systematic review on daily vitamin B12 losses and bioavailability for deriving recommendations on vitamin B12 intake with the factorial approach. Ann Nutr Metab. 2013. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23796635\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBailey SW et al. The extremely slow and variable activity of dihydrofolate reductase in human liver and its implications for high folic acid intake. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2009. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19706381\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKennedy DO. B Vitamins and the Brain: Mechanisms, Dose and Efficacy--A Review. Nutrients. 2016. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26828517\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomocysteine Lowering Trialists' Collaboration. Dose-dependent effects of folic acid on blood concentrations of homocysteine: a meta-analysis of the randomized trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16210710\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalk EM et al. Vitamin B6, B12, and folic acid supplementation and cognitive function: a systematic review of randomized trials. Arch Intern Med. 2007. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17210874\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. 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Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and supports healthy bones, normal muscle function and normal immune function.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour skin makes vitamin D from UVB light, which works fine until you spend daylight hours indoors (UVB doesn't get through window glass) or live somewhere with a long gray winter. Hello, Oregon. Everyday Liquid Sunshine is for adults who want a steady 1,000 IU a day in one drop, with no pill to swallow, for less than 2 cents a serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're in your late 30s or 40s, this is a good time to start. The habits you build now carry you into your 70s and 80s, and bones are a long game. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Everyday Liquid Sunshine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D helps your gut absorb calcium, the main building block of bone, and supports healthy bones.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your muscles need vitamin D to move, and it supports normal muscle function.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmune function.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your immune cells carry vitamin D receptors, and vitamin D supports normal immune function.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy vitamin D levels.\u003c\/strong\u003e D3 is the form your skin makes, and in a daily-dose trial it raised blood vitamin D more than the same amount of D2.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size is 1 drop, and the label lists 1,400 servings per container. Other ingredients, as printed: Fractionated coconut oil and natural lemon flavor. The label also states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" The label doesn't name the source of the vitamin D3, so we don't describe this product as vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Everyday Liquid Sunshine works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3: the form your skin makes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form your skin produces from sunlight, and it isn't active yet when you take it. Your liver turns it into 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the form a blood test measures, and your kidneys turn that into calcitriol, the active form that helps your gut absorb calcium (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ethe NIH fact sheet on how vitamin D is activated and how much adults need\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy D3 and not D2? In a 12-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 335 healthy women aged 20 to 64 took 15 mcg a day of D2 or D3 in juice or a biscuit through a UK winter. Blood vitamin D in the D3 groups rose about 15 to 17 nmol\/L more than in the D2 groups (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28679555\/\"\u003ea daily-dose trial comparing D2 and D3\u003c\/a\u003e). One trial, women only, a lower dose than one drop: read it as direction, not a number to expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat one drop a day does to your levels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a winter study of 67 healthy men given 0, 25, 125 or 250 mcg of D3 a day for about 20 weeks, blood 25-hydroxyvitamin D changed in direct proportion to the dose, about 0.7 nmol\/L for every extra microgram a day (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12499343\/\"\u003ea dose-response study of daily vitamin D3\u003c\/a\u003e). At that rate, a 25 mcg drop works out to roughly 17 nmol\/L above taking nothing, once levels settle. People respond differently, so the only way to know your own number is a 25-hydroxyvitamin D blood test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the D3 is dissolved in oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D is fat-soluble, so it rides into your body along with fat. Here the D3 is already dissolved in fractionated coconut oil. A systematic review of head-to-head comparisons found that in healthy people, vitamin D in oil produced a bigger rise in blood 25-hydroxyvitamin D than vitamin D in a powder or an ethanol base (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20425758\/\"\u003ea review of how the carrier affects vitamin D absorption\u003c\/a\u003e). The honest limit: the reviewers found only four studies to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D and calcium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D's best-known job is helping your gut absorb calcium. In a Creighton University study, people absorbed 65% more calcium from a 500 mg dose when their blood vitamin D averaged about 86 nmol\/L than at about 50 nmol\/L, and both numbers sit inside the normal reference range (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12672710\/\"\u003ea study of calcium absorption at two vitamin D levels\u003c\/a\u003e). It measured one calcium dose over 10 to 12 hours, not bones over years, so it shows the mechanism, not a bone outcome.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D and your muscles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meta-analysis of 30 randomized trials with 5,615 people (average age 61) found a small but statistically significant improvement in overall muscle strength with vitamin D, and no significant change in muscle mass or power (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25033068\/\"\u003ea meta-analysis of vitamin D and muscle strength\u003c\/a\u003e). The effect was bigger in people 65 and older and in people starting from very low blood levels, and close to zero in people under 65. Vitamin D is part of the foundation, not a substitute for picking up heavy things.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D and the immune system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB cells, T cells and antigen-presenting cells all carry vitamin D receptors and can make the active form of vitamin D themselves, which lets vitamin D help regulate both your first-response (innate) and learned (adaptive) immune responses (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21527855\/\"\u003ea review of how vitamin D works in the immune system\u003c\/a\u003e).† Taking more than you need doesn't buy extra immunity, and we don't claim it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Everyday Liquid Sunshine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directions, word for word: \"One drop of liquid sunshine for 1,000 IU (25 mcg) Vitamin D3 per day, as a dietary supplement.\" The label also says: \"Recommended for adult use only.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake it with a meal that has some fat in it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fat in the gut helps vitamin D absorption, per the NIH fact sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd up your vitamin D.\u003c\/strong\u003e Count the vitamin D on every label you take, multivitamins included. For adults, the Tolerable Upper Intake Level is 100 mcg (4,000 IU) a day from all sources. The NIH fact sheet lists \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003evitamin D upper limits by age and the medications that interact with vitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot that goes into Everyday Liquid Sunshine for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Everyday Liquid Sunshine gets its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley. Our formulators, makers and testers all work under one roof in a UL-certified cGMP facility, the owners work in the building too, and we've been owner-run since 2017. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much vitamin D is in one drop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne drop has 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3, 125% of the 20 mcg (800 IU) Daily Value. For comparison, the RDA is 15 mcg (600 IU) a day for adults 19 to 70 and 20 mcg (800 IU) over 70.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are in a bottle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label lists 1,400 one-drop servings in the 1 fl oz bottle. At $25.99, that's less than 2 cents a serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take more than one drop a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directs one drop a day, and that's what we recommend. If you think you need more, talk with your healthcare practitioner first, ideally with a 25-hydroxyvitamin D blood test in hand. The adult upper limit is 4,000 IU a day from all sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan kids use Everyday Liquid Sunshine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The label says it is recommended for adult use only. For children, ask your pediatrician about a product and amount made for their age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a liquid drop instead of a capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly preference: the D3 is already in oil and there's no pill to swallow. If you'd rather take a capsule, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-vitamin-d-60-caps\"\u003eGood Vitamin D, a 2,000 IU D3 capsule with bromelain\u003c\/a\u003e, is our one-capsule-a-day option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with other Mt. Angel Vitamins products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually yes, as long as you count your vitamin D. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp\"\u003eBones + K2, our calcium, vitamin D3 and K2 bone formula\u003c\/a\u003e, already has 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of D3 per 2-capsule serving, so the two together add up to 2,000 IU a day. Our other vitamin D products contain D3 too, so pick one main vitamin D source rather than stacking several.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate, 250 mg of calcium per capsule with no added vitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2, vitamin D3 and K2 in one liquid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripkovic L et al. Daily supplementation with 15 μg vitamin D2 compared with vitamin D3 to increase wintertime 25-hydroxyvitamin D status in healthy South Asian and white European women: a 12-wk randomized, placebo-controlled food-fortification trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28679555\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaney RP et al. Human serum 25-hydroxycholecalciferol response to extended oral dosing with cholecalciferol. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2003. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12499343\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrossmann RE et al. Evaluation of vehicle substances on vitamin D bioavailability: a systematic review. Molecular nutrition \u0026amp; food research. 2010. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20425758\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaney RP et al. Calcium absorption varies within the reference range for serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2003. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12672710\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeaudart C et al. The effects of vitamin D on skeletal muscle strength, muscle mass, and muscle power: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism. 2014. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25033068\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAranow C. Vitamin D and the immune system. Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research. 2011. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21527855\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"1 fl oz","offer_id":44364424315162,"sku":"015-M2100","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M2100_REV02_Ingredients.png?v=1738258174"},{"product_id":"womens-multi-cap-60ct","title":"Women’s Multi with KSM-66® Ashwagandha – Energy \u0026 Stress Support | 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen's Multi is a daily multivitamin for women with 23 vitamins and minerals, 300 mg of KSM-66® ashwagandha extract and 50 mg of CoQ10 in each 2-capsule serving. It uses methylcobalamin (B12), calcium folinate, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 as MK-7. One bottle holds 60 capsules, or 30 servings. It helps fill everyday nutrient gaps and supports a healthy response to stress.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for women in their 30s and 40s who are already doing the work: moving most days, eating vegetables on purpose, sleeping when the week allows. Food rarely covers everything every day, and the stretch between the 7 a.m. alarm and the 4 p.m. meeting isn't kind to your stress levels. Women's Multi is the foundation layer, with active forms where the form matters and an adaptogen for the busy part. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974, and a solid daily multi is still the first bottle we'd put in your cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Women's Multi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe daily basics.\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 vitamins and 10 minerals help fill the gaps a busy week leaves in your diet.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA steadier response to stress.\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mg of KSM-66® ashwagandha supports a healthy response to everyday stress.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e All eight B vitamins help your body turn food into energy, and 50 mg of CoQ10 supports cellular energy production.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNormal immune function.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamins A, C and D, zinc and selenium support normal immune function.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBones you'll want later.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 (MK-7) support healthy bones.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamins C and E and selenium support the body's antioxidant defenses.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A (palmitate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mcg RAE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (calcium ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D (cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E (natural d,alpha-tocopherol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin K (K2, menaquinone MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThiamin (thiamin mononitrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiboflavin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg NE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e312%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e294%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolate (calcium folinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e680 mcg DFE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,041%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,333%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePantothenic Acid (d-calcium pantothenate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (calcium ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIodine (from Laminaria digitata)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (L-zinc methionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium (L-selenomethionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper (gluconate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChromium (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e342%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolybdenum (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e166%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithania somnifera Extract (from KSM-66® Ashwagandha)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoenzyme Q10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLutein (natural)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 2 capsules. Servings per container: 30. *Daily Value not established. Proprietary Blend contains: Ginger, Bilberry Fruit Extract (from Vaccinium myrtillus, standardized to 25% anthocyanosides), Acai Berry, Camu Camu Berry, Goji Berry, Mangosteen Fruit, Maqui Fruit, Broccoli, Broccoli Sprouts, Tomato, Carrot, Spinach, Kale, Lycopene (natural), and Zeaxanthin. Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), stearic acid, silicon dioxide. KSM-66® is a registered trademark of Ixoreal Biomed Inc. The bottle shows a gluten-free icon, and the Supplement Facts graphic adds dairy-free and soy-free icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Women's Multi works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eB vitamins, two in active forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB vitamins help your cells turn food into usable energy.† B12 comes as methylcobalamin, one of the two coenzyme forms of B12 your body uses. Folate comes as calcium folinate (folinic acid), a reduced folate that enters the folate cycle without the conversion step folic acid needs. Folic acid works for most people; folinate simply skips that step. At 3,333% of the Daily Value, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Biotin-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ebiotin can cause falsely high or low lab results\u003c\/a\u003e, so mention it before blood work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3 and vitamin K2 (MK-7)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D comes as D3 (cholecalciferol), 25 mcg (1,000 IU). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003eA meta-analysis of randomized trials comparing D2 and D3\u003c\/a\u003e found D3 raised blood vitamin D levels more effectively, though the gap was clearest with large, infrequent doses and wasn't significant with daily dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin K comes as K2 in the MK-7 form, 80 mcg. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17158229\/\"\u003ea study in healthy volunteers comparing K1 and MK-7\u003c\/a\u003e, both were absorbed well, but MK-7 stayed in the blood far longer, built up to 7 to 8 times higher levels during prolonged daily intake, and more fully activated osteocalcin, a vitamin K-dependent bone protein. D3 and K2 support healthy bones.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamins A, C and E, and the minerals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C is calcium ascorbate, a buffered, less acidic form and the source of the 13 mg of calcium. Vitamin E is d-alpha-tocopherol, the naturally sourced form. Most minerals are bound to amino acids or citrate, like zinc as L-zinc methionine and selenium as L-selenomethionine, and iodine comes from Laminaria digitata, a brown seaweed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the candid part. It takes hundreds of milligrams of calcium, magnesium or potassium to make a real dent, and that won't fit in two capsules. So you get 13 mg of calcium, 20 mg of magnesium, 40 mg of potassium and no iron. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29211007\/\"\u003eAn analysis of survey data on 10,698 US adults\u003c\/a\u003e notes that dietary guidelines list all four as under-consumed, and found supplement users had higher intakes of 15 to 16 of 19 nutrients (intake data, not health outcomes). Want more magnesium? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-magnesium-chelate-amino-acids\"\u003eGood Magnesium adds 200 mg per capsule\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKSM-66® ashwagandha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an Ayurvedic herb often called an adaptogen, meaning one taken to help the body handle stress. KSM-66® is a branded ashwagandha extract, 300 mg per serving. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38140274\/\"\u003eA 2023 systematic review of 9 trials in stressed adults\u003c\/a\u003e found ashwagandha lowered cortisol, the body's main stress hormone, without significant side effects. The limits: the trials varied in extract, dose and length (30 to 112 days), and none tracked long-term effects. Encouraging, not settled. KSM-66® supports a healthy response to everyday stress.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoenzyme Q10\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cells make CoQ10 and use it in their mitochondria to produce energy; it also works as an antioxidant. Each serving has 50 mg. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16551570\/\"\u003eA review of how CoQ10 is absorbed\u003c\/a\u003e describes a large, fat-soluble molecule with slow, limited absorption, a blood peak about 6 hours after a dose and a half-life of about 33 hours. Translation: daily consistency matters more than the exact hour. CoQ10 supports cellular energy production.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLutein and the plant blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou also get 1 mg of lutein and the 200 mg plant blend listed above. Straight math: 200 mg shared by 15 ingredients averages about 13 mg each, so think of it as a sprinkle, not a stand-in for vegetables. We don't make eye or heart claims for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Women's Multi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections from the label:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"As a dietary supplement, take two capsules daily.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe label doesn't mention food; since vitamins A, D, E and K and CoQ10 are fat-soluble, a meal is a reasonable default.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount your vitamin D across products. This serving has 25 mcg (1,000 IU); the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH upper limit for adults is 100 mcg (4,000 IU) a day\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a blood thinner? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminK-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eVitamin K can interact with warfarin and similar anticoagulants\u003c\/a\u003e, and the MK-7 study above noted that 50 mcg a day or more may interfere with them. This serving has 80 mcg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Ashwagandha-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH fact sheet on ashwagandha\u003c\/a\u003e notes it was well tolerated in trials for up to about 3 months, long-term safety isn't known, there are a few reports of liver side effects, it might affect thyroid function and interact with some medications, and some experts advise against it in pregnancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test. We test every incoming lot for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes, all the way down a multivitamin's long ingredient list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Women's Multi has one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA with globally sourced ingredients, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley. Our formulators, makers and testers work under one roof in a UL-certified cGMP facility, and the owners work in the building too. We've been making supplements in Oregon for 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many capsules of Women's Multi do I take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules daily, as the label directs. That's one serving, so a 60-capsule bottle lasts 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is Women's Multi for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult women, especially in their 30s and 40s, who want stress support built into their multi. Over 50? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eWomen's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e has the same 300 mg of KSM-66® with 100 mg of CoQ10, 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin. It isn't a prenatal; if you're pregnant or trying, talk with your practitioner and see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/my-prenatal-complete-nutrition\"\u003eour prenatal formula, My Prenatal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Women's Multi contain iron or calcium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo iron, and only 13 mg of calcium (1% DV). A meaningful amount of either won't fit in two capsules alongside everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I notice anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no set timeline. Vitamins and minerals work quietly, so you may not \"feel\" them at all, and the ashwagandha trials in the 2023 review ran 30 to 112 days. Give it at least a month of daily use before you judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with other Mt. Angel Vitamins products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, if you add up overlaps, especially vitamin D. For more CoQ10, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/coq10-alpha-lipoic-acid\"\u003eCoQ10 100 mg + Alpha Lipoic Acid\u003c\/a\u003e adds 100 mg per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your practitioner first. Vitamin K2 can interact with warfarin-type blood thinners, biotin can skew some lab tests, and ashwagandha may interact with some medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripkovic L et al. Comparison of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplementation in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchurgers LJ et al. Vitamin K-containing dietary supplements: comparison of synthetic vitamin K1 and natto-derived menaquinone-7. Blood. 2007. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17158229\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlumberg JB et al. Contribution of Dietary Supplements to Nutritional Adequacy in Various Adult Age Groups. Nutrients. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29211007\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDella Porta M et al. Effects of Withania somnifera on Cortisol Levels in Stressed Human Subjects: A Systematic Review. Nutrients. 2023. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38140274\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBhagavan HN, Chopra RK. Coenzyme Q10: absorption, tissue uptake, metabolism and pharmacokinetics. Free Radic Res. 2006. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16551570\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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It supports energy metabolism, normal immune function and a healthy response to everyday stress.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's for the guy in his 30s or 40s who would like his 70s to look a lot like his 40s. You already know the basics: sleep, lift something heavy, eat a vegetable now and then. Men's Multi helps fill the gaps a busy diet leaves, then adds ashwagandha and CoQ10 so one bottle does more of the work. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is. (Over 50? See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eMen's 50+ Multivitamin, built for men over 50\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Men's Multi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday nutrient gaps.\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 vitamins and 10 minerals, with 9 of the 13 vitamins at or above 100% of the Daily Value.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy metabolism.\u003c\/strong\u003e B vitamins help turn food into usable energy, and CoQ10 helps your mitochondria make it.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday stress.\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mg of KSM-66® ashwagandha to support a healthy response to everyday stress.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNormal immune function.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamins A, C and D plus zinc and selenium.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamins C and E, selenium, and a blend with lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A (palmitate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mcg RAE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (calcium ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D (cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E (natural d,alpha-tocopherol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin K (K2, menaquinone MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThiamin (thiamin mononitrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiboflavin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg NE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg NE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e294%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolate (from Calcium Folinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340 mcg DFE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,041%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePantothenic Acid (d-calcium pantothenate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (calcium ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIodine (from \u003cem\u003eLaminaria digitata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (L-zinc methionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium (L-selenomethionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper (gluconate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChromium (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e342%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolybdenum (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e166%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWithania somnifera\u003c\/em\u003e Extract (from KSM-66® Ashwagandha)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoenzyme Q10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e172 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Daily Value not established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Capsules. \u003cstrong\u003eServings per container:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30. \u003cstrong\u003eProprietary Blend contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginger, Bilberry Fruit Extract (from \u003cem\u003eVaccinium myrtillus\u003c\/em\u003e, standardized to 25% anthocyanosides), Acai Berry, Camu Camu Berry, Goji Berry, Mangosteen, Maqui, Broccoli, Broccoli Sprouts, Tomato, Carrot, Spinach, and Kale, Lutein (natural), Lycopene, and Zeaxanthin (natural). \u003cstrong\u003eOther ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), stearic acid (vegetable source), silicon dioxide. KSM-66® is a registered trademark of Ixoreal Biomed Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Men's Multi works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy a multi at all? In US survey data from 2007 to 2010, 74% of Americans got less than the average requirement for vitamin D, 67% for vitamin E and 46% for magnesium, even counting food and multivitamins (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24724766\/\"\u003eWallace et al., 2014\u003c\/a\u003e). A multi fills gaps. It doesn't replace dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eB vitamins, including methyl B12 and folinate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB vitamins help turn carbs, fat and protein into energy your cells can use.† The B12 is methylcobalamin, one of the two forms of B12 your body actually puts to work. Folate comes from calcium folinate, which is already in its reduced form, so it skips the enzyme step folic acid needs first. Candid note: the B6 is pyridoxine HCl, the standard form, not P5P. If 1,041% of the Daily Value for B12 looks like a lot: no upper limit was set for B12, given its low potential for toxicity (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH B12 fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3 and vitamin K2 (MK-7)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D supports normal bone, muscle and immune function.† This is D3, 12.5 mcg (500 IU). A meta-analysis of head-to-head trials found D3 raised blood vitamin D more than D2 overall, though the edge came from large, infrequent doses and was not significant when the doses were daily (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003eTripkovic et al., 2012\u003c\/a\u003e). Vitamin K activates osteocalcin, a protein your bones use to bind calcium.† The K2 is MK-7: in healthy volunteers it stayed in the blood far longer than vitamin K1 and built to 7 to 8 times higher levels with daily use (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17158229\/\"\u003eSchurgers et al., 2007\u003c\/a\u003e). If your practitioner wants you on more of both, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2, our liquid D3 + K2\u003c\/a\u003e is the add-on; see the FAQ on vitamin D totals first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamins A, C and E\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin A is preformed palmitate. Vitamin C is calcium ascorbate, a buffered form that also supplies the label's 13 mg of calcium. Vitamin E is natural d-alpha-tocopherol, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminE-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin E fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e counts 1 mg of the natural form as equal to 2 mg of the synthetic one. C and E support your antioxidant defenses.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinerals, half of them bound to amino acids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is bound to methionine, selenium is L-selenomethionine, and magnesium, chromium and molybdenum are amino acid chelates. Copper is there too, which matters because zinc and copper compete for absorption. Iodine (150 mcg) from the kelp \u003cem\u003eLaminaria digitata\u003c\/em\u003e supports normal thyroid function.† Straight talk: magnesium (4% DV), calcium (1%) and potassium (under 1%) are small, because a full day of those bulky minerals won't fit in two capsules. Given how many people fall short on magnesium, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-magnesium-chelate-amino-acids\"\u003eGood Magnesium, our chelated magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e is the easy add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKSM-66® ashwagandha (300 mg)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha (\u003cem\u003eWithania somnifera\u003c\/em\u003e) is an herb from Ayurvedic tradition, usually called an adaptogen: it helps the body handle everyday stress.† KSM-66® is a branded ashwagandha extract. In an 8-week trial, 57 men aged 18 to 50 with little lifting experience started a weight-training program and took either 300 mg of ashwagandha root extract twice a day or a placebo; bench press strength rose 46 kg with ashwagandha versus 26 kg with placebo (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26609282\/\"\u003eWankhede et al., 2015\u003c\/a\u003e). A review pooling 12 trials in healthy men and women found ashwagandha beat placebo on physical performance measures such as strength, fitness and recovery, and said more comparable studies are needed (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33670194\/\"\u003eBonilla et al., 2021\u003c\/a\u003e). In a 90-day trial in 130 healthy, stressed adults, 300 mg a day of a different, slow-release root extract lowered perceived stress scores and improved sleep quality scores versus placebo (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34858513\/\"\u003eGopukumar et al., 2021\u003c\/a\u003e). What it doesn't show: the strength trial used 600 mg a day, twice this serving, and these trials are small and short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoQ10 (50 mg)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body makes coenzyme Q10 on its own. It passes electrons along the chain in your mitochondria that produces ATP, the energy currency of every cell, and acts as a fat-soluble antioxidant in cell membranes.† 50 mg is a daily base; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/coq10-alpha-lipoic-acid\"\u003eCoQ10 + Alpha Lipoic Acid\u003c\/a\u003e carries more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe fruit, vegetable and carotenoid blend (172 mg)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen ingredients: thirteen plant ingredients, from ginger and bilberry extract to broccoli sprouts and kale, and three carotenoids, lycopene (the red carotenoid in tomatoes) and lutein and zeaxanthin (yellow carotenoids that collect in the eye). Honest math: 172 mg split 16 ways is a little of each, and the label doesn't list individual amounts. It adds antioxidant variety.† It is not a serving of vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Men's Multi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says: \"As a dietary supplement, take two capsules daily.\" That's one serving, so a bottle lasts 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a blood thinner?\u003c\/strong\u003e The MK-7 researchers above noted that 50 mcg a day or more of MK-7 may interfere with oral anticoagulants. This has 80 mcg, so talk to your practitioner first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGetting blood work?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mention the biotin. Biotin above recommended intakes can cause falsely high or low lab results (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Biotin-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH biotin fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ashwagandha.\u003c\/strong\u003e Common side effects (loose stools, nausea, drowsiness) are usually mild, there are a few reports of more serious side effects, including effects on liver function, and it might affect thyroid function or interact with some medications (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Ashwagandha-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH ashwagandha fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the full label on your bottle before use. Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test. We test every incoming lot, from the vitamins to the ashwagandha, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each one records that lot's test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA, in Mt. Angel, Oregon, with globally sourced ingredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 in the Willamette Valley. Men's Multi is made in our UL-certified cGMP facility, where the formulators, the people who make it and the people who test it work under one roof. The owners work in the building too, and have run the place since 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Men's Multi capsules do I take a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo. The label says to take two capsules daily, which is one serving, so a 60-capsule bottle is a 30-day supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I take Men's Multi with food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label doesn't say, but a meal with some fat is a good habit for the fat-soluble vitamins and CoQ10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it at least two months. A multi mostly works quietly, filling gaps, and the ashwagandha trials above measured results after 8 weeks to 90 days of daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose Men's Multi or Men's 50+?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder 50, start with Men's Multi. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eMen's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e shares most of the same vitamins, minerals and 300 mg of KSM-66®, but doubles the vitamin D (25 mcg), pantothenic acid (20 mg), selenium (140 mcg) and CoQ10 (100 mg), and lists lutein (10 mg) and zeaxanthin (2 mg) as their own ingredients instead of inside a blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2, B-12 Essential Trio or my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck your totals and ask your practitioner first. One serving of Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 has 125 mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D3, so together with this multi you would be above the 100 mcg (4,000 IU) daily upper limit for adults on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin D fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/b12-sublingual-essential-trio\"\u003eB-12 Essential Trio, our liquid B12, folinate and B6\u003c\/a\u003e adds more of the B vitamins already here. For medication, bring the bottle to your healthcare practitioner: vitamin K, ashwagandha and biotin are the ones to mention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWallace TC et al. Multivitamin\/mineral supplement contribution to micronutrient intakes in the United States, 2007-2010. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2014. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24724766\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripkovic L et al. Comparison of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplementation in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchurgers LJ et al. Vitamin K-containing dietary supplements: comparison of synthetic vitamin K1 and natto-derived menaquinone-7. Blood. 2007. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17158229\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWankhede S et al. Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26609282\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonilla DA et al. Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on Physical Performance: Systematic Review and Bayesian Meta-Analysis. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2021. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33670194\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGopukumar K et al. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognitive Functions in Healthy, Stressed Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2021. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34858513\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364423921946,"sku":"015-M4002","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M4002_REV02_Listing_Image_1.png?v=1738258546"},{"product_id":"womens-50-plus-multivitamin","title":"Women's 50+ Multivitamin – Daily Energy, Stress \u0026 Eye Support | 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen's 50+ Multivitamin is a two-capsule daily multi for women over 50: 23 vitamins and minerals plus 300 mg of KSM-66® ashwagandha, 100 mg of CoQ10, and 10 mg of lutein with 2 mg of zeaxanthin from Lutemax® 2020 in every serving. A 60-capsule bottle is a 30-day supply. It supports daily energy, a healthy response to everyday stress and healthy eyes as you age.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds shift after 50. The NIH puts the iron RDA for women 51 and older at 8 mg a day, down from 18 mg at ages 19 to 50 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iron-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ehow much iron women need at each age\u003c\/a\u003e), and lists older adults among those more likely to run low on B12. This formula has no iron, 25 mcg of B12 as methylcobalamin, and CoQ10, lutein and zeaxanthin on top of the basics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's for women who plan to keep hiking, gardening and outlasting everyone at the farmers market for decades. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is. Still in your 30s or 40s? Starting now is smart, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWomen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e is the same foundation for that stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Women's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday nutrient coverage.\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 vitamins and minerals, 16 at or above 100% of the Daily Value, help fill dietary gaps.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy from your food.\u003c\/strong\u003e B vitamins help turn food into energy, and CoQ10 helps your mitochondria make ATP, the fuel your cells run on.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA healthy response to everyday stress.\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mg of KSM-66® ashwagandha supports healthy cortisol levels already within the normal range.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy eyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lutein and zeaxanthin build macular pigment, which filters blue light in the center of your retina.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D3 helps you absorb calcium, and vitamin K2 activates osteocalcin, a protein that binds calcium in bone.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A (palmitate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mcg RAE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (calcium ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D (cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E (natural d,alpha-tocopherol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin K (K2, menaquinone MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThiamin (thiamin mononitrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e417%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiboflavin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e385%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg NE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e313%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e294%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolate (from Calcium Folinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e680 mcg DFE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,042%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePantothenic Acid (d-calcium pantothenate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (calcium ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIodine (from Laminaria digitata)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (L-zinc methionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium (L-selenomethionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper (gluconate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChromium (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e343%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolybdenum (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithania somnifera Extract (from KSM-66® Ashwagandha)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoenzyme Q10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLutein (from Lutemax® 2020 marigold flower extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZeaxanthin (from Lutemax® 2020 marigold flower extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary Blend: Ginger, Bilberry Fruit Extract (from Vaccinium myrtillus, standardized to 25% anthocyanosides), Acai Berry, Camu Camu Berry, Goji Berry, Mangosteen, Maqui, Broccoli, Broccoli Sprouts, Tomato, Carrot, Spinach, Kale, Boron (citrate), and Lycopene (natural)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Daily Value not established. Serving size: 2 Capsules. Servings per container: 30 (60 capsules). Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), stearic acid, silicon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Women's 50+ Multivitamin works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eB vitamins, two in ready-to-use forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB vitamins are working parts of the enzymes that pull energy out of carbohydrates, fats and protein.† B12 here is methylcobalamin, one of the two forms the NIH calls metabolically active; cyanocobalamin has to be converted first. The NIH also notes that no upper limit has been set for B12 because of its low potential for harm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ehow B12 forms are absorbed and used\u003c\/a\u003e). Folate comes from calcium folinate, which is already reduced; folic acid must first be reduced by an enzyme whose activity varies a lot between people (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Folate-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ehow the body converts folic acid\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3 and vitamin K2 (MK-7)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form your skin makes in sunlight, and it helps you absorb calcium.† One serving has 25 mcg (1,000 IU); the NIH RDA is 15 mcg for women 51 to 70 and 20 mcg after 70, with an adult upper limit of 100 mcg (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003evitamin D intakes and upper limits by age\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin K2 as MK-7 (80 mcg) switches on vitamin K-dependent proteins such as osteocalcin in bone.† In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22289649\/\"\u003ea dose-finding trial in 42 healthy adults aged 18 to 45\u003c\/a\u003e, MK-7 near the European recommended intake increased the activation of osteocalcin and matrix Gla-protein without changing a blood clotting measure. The groups were small, and the authors say purpose-built trials are needed to learn whether this matters for health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKSM-66® ashwagandha, 300 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a traditional Ayurvedic root classed as an adaptogen, and KSM-66® is a branded extract of that root. The honest picture: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40746175\/\"\u003ea 2025 meta-analysis of randomized trials\u003c\/a\u003e (488 participants, at least 250 mg a day for two weeks or more) found ashwagandha lowered cortisol, the main stress hormone, by an average of 1.16 µg\/dL compared with control groups, but perceived stress scores didn't change significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloser to this age group, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32226684\/\"\u003ea 12-week placebo-controlled trial in 50 adults aged 65 to 80\u003c\/a\u003e found 600 mg a day improved self-rated quality of life, sleep quality and mental alertness on waking. That's twice the dose in one serving here, so we don't promise those exact results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoenzyme Q10, 100 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoQ10 is a fat-soluble compound your body makes. In your mitochondria it passes electrons along the chain that produces ATP, and it acts as an antioxidant in cell membranes.† \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2779364\/\"\u003eA study of human organ samples from newborns to age 81\u003c\/a\u003e found CoQ10 in the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and spleen peaked around age 20 and declined after that. It measured levels; it didn't test a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLutein and zeaxanthin from Lutemax® 2020\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body can't make these yellow carotenoids (here from marigold flowers). They gather in the macula, the center of the retina, as macular pigment that filters blue light.† \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34157098\/\"\u003eA systematic review of 46 studies in 3,189 adults with healthy eyes\u003c\/a\u003e found macular pigment rose about 0.04 units at 5 to under 20 mg a day (this serving has 12 mg combined) and 0.11 units at 20 mg or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also collect in the brain and may support healthy cognitive function as you age.† In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28824416\/\"\u003ea placebo-controlled trial in community-dwelling older adults\u003c\/a\u003e (51 analyzed, average age about 74), a 12 mg lutein plus zeaxanthin supplement raised macular pigment and improved complex attention and cognitive flexibility scores. It was a small study, and memory improved only in the men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinerals and the blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost minerals are bound to amino acids or organic acids (chelates, L-zinc methionine, L-selenomethionine, citrates), and iodine comes from Laminaria digitata, a brown seaweed. The 190 mg blend spreads 15 ingredients across a small amount, so think of it as a supporting extra; we don't claim specific effects from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the research does and doesn't show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo one has tested this exact formula. The studies above test single ingredients, sometimes at higher doses. They show what each ingredient does, not that you'll feel a particular difference by a particular date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Women's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirections from the label: \"As a dietary supplement, take two capsules daily.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label doesn't name a time of day, so pick one you'll remember. CoQ10, lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble, so a meal is a sensible time to take both capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha has been well tolerated in studies of up to about three months, but its long-term safety isn't established. There are a few reports of more serious side effects, including adverse effects on liver function. It might also affect thyroid function and interact with some medications, and some experts advise against it during pregnancy (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Ashwagandha-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ewhat the NIH says about ashwagandha safety\u003c\/a\u003e). Vitamin K can interact with blood thinners such as warfarin (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminK-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003evitamin K and medication interactions\u003c\/a\u003e). Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, from the KSM-66® to the kale, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each one records what that lot was tested for and what the results were.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA with globally sourced ingredients, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our UL-certified cGMP facility sits right in it. The people who formulate, make and test this multi all work under one roof, and the owners work in the building too (owner-run since 2017). We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from the Women's Multi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the vitamin and mineral amounts and the 300 mg of KSM-66® ashwagandha are the same; a few B vitamins and the extras differ. Women's 50+ has 100 mg of CoQ10 (Women's Multi has 50 mg), 10 mg of lutein plus 2 mg of zeaxanthin from Lutemax® 2020 (Women's Multi has 1 mg of lutein) and 40 mg of pantothenic acid (versus 20 mg). Women's Multi has more biotin: 1,000 mcg versus 300 mcg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain iron or calcium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no iron, and calcium is just 13 mg (1% of the Daily Value), which comes along with the vitamin C. If you want a calcium supplement, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate\u003c\/a\u003e has 250 mg per capsule. Your practitioner can tell you whether you need iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no set timeline, and a multivitamin usually isn't something you feel overnight. The trials cited above lasted weeks to months, and nutrient levels can change without a difference you'd notice day to day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with other Mt. Angel Vitamins products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften, yes, but add up what overlaps. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/coq10-alpha-lipoic-acid\"\u003eCoQ10 Plus Alpha Lipoic Acid\u003c\/a\u003e adds 100 mg of CoQ10 per capsule, for 200 mg a day together. Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 has 125 mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D3 per serving; with the 25 mcg here that's 150 mcg, above the NIH's 100 mcg (4,000 IU) adult upper limit, so pair those two only if your practitioner recommends it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first. Ashwagandha may interact with some medications and affect thyroid function, and vitamin K can interact with blood thinners such as warfarin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/our-approach-to-raw-material-sourcing-and-testing\"\u003eHow we source and test raw materials before they're used\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/health\/vitamin-d-complete-guide\/vitamin-d-side-effects-safety\"\u003eHow much vitamin D is too much\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheuwissen E et al. Low-dose menaquinone-7 supplementation improved extra-hepatic vitamin K status, but had no effect on thrombin generation in healthy subjects. Br J Nutr. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22289649\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbalawi AA. Dual impact of Ashwagandha: Significant cortisol reduction but no effects on perceived stress - A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Health. 2025. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40746175\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKelgane SB et al. Efficacy and Tolerability of Ashwagandha Root Extract in the Elderly for Improvement of General Well-being and Sleep: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study. Cureus. 2020. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32226684\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalén A et al. Age-related changes in the lipid compositions of rat and human tissues. Lipids. 1989. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2779364\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilson LM et al. The Effect of Lutein\/Zeaxanthin Intake on Human Macular Pigment Optical Density: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Adv Nutr. 2021. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34157098\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammond BR et al. Effects of Lutein\/Zeaxanthin Supplementation on the Cognitive Function of Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Front Aging Neurosci. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28824416\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364423495962,"sku":"015-M4003","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M4003_REV02_Listing_Image_1.png?v=1738258603"},{"product_id":"mens-50-plus-multivitamin","title":"Men's 50+ Multivitamin – Energy, Eye and Stress Support | 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMen's 50+ is a daily multivitamin for men over 50. Each 2-capsule serving provides 13 vitamins and 10 minerals, including 25 mcg vitamin D3 and 25 mcg vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, plus 300 mg KSM-66® ashwagandha, 100 mg CoQ10, and 10 mg lutein with 2 mg zeaxanthin from Lutemax® 2020. A 60-capsule bottle holds 30 servings. It supports energy metabolism, a healthy stress response and macular pigment.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for men who plan to keep going: lifting, hiking, working, or just refusing to slow down. After 50 a few basics shift. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-Consumer\/\"\u003eNIH advises people over 50 to get most of their B12 from supplements or fortified foods\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-Consumer\/\"\u003eskin makes less vitamin D from sunlight with age\u003c\/a\u003e. Men's 50+ covers those basics, then adds three extras with their own research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging isn't optional. Getting old is. A multivitamin won't do the walking for you, but it can handle the nutrition basics so you keep doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Men's 50+\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday nutrition coverage after 50.\u003c\/strong\u003e All 13 vitamins and 10 minerals in one serving, including 25 mcg of vitamin D3 (125% of the Daily Value).†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNormal energy metabolism.\u003c\/strong\u003e B vitamins help your cells turn food into usable energy, and 100 mg of CoQ10 supports cellular energy production.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA healthy response to everyday stress.\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mg of KSM-66® ashwagandha root extract per serving.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMacular pigment and visual performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin, the daily amounts used in a year-long visual performance trial.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamins C and E plus 140 mcg of selenium help protect cells from oxidative stress.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A (palmitate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mcg RAE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (calcium ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D (cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E (natural d,alpha-tocopherol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin K (K2, menaquinone MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThiamin (thiamin mononitrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e417%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiboflavin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e385%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mg NE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e218%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg NE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e294%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolate (from Calcium Folinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340 mcg DFE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,042%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePantothenic Acid (d-calcium pantothenate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (calcium ascorbate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIodine (from Laminaria digitata)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (L-zinc methionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium (L-selenomethionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper (gluconate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChromium (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e343%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolybdenum (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium (citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithania somnifera Extract (from KSM-66® Ashwagandha)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoenzyme Q10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLutein (from Lutemax® 2020 marigold flower extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZeaxanthin (from Lutemax® 2020 marigold flower extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e171 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Daily Value not established. \u003cstrong\u003eProprietary Blend contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginger, Bilberry Fruit Extract (from Vaccinium myrtillus, standardized to 25% anthocyanosides), Acai Berry, Camu Camu Berry, Goji Berry, Mangosteen, Maqui, Broccoli, Broccoli Sprouts, Tomato, Carrot, Spinach, Kale, and Lycopene (natural).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 capsules. \u003cstrong\u003eServings per container:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 (60 capsules). \u003cstrong\u003eOther ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), stearic acid (vegetable source), silicon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Men's 50+ works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3, B12 and folate in the forms your body uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D is cholecalciferol (D3), the form your skin makes. The 25 mcg here is 1,000 IU. NIH sets the adult target at 15 mcg through age 70 and 20 mcg after, with an upper limit of 100 mcg a day from all sources. A meta-analysis of head-to-head trials found D3 raised blood vitamin D levels more than D2 overall, but when dosing schedules were compared the edge held for large, infrequent doses and disappeared with daily dosing like this (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003eTripkovic 2012\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB12 is methylcobalamin, one of the two coenzyme forms the body runs on. Research hasn't shown one supplemental B12 form beats another; after 50, the point is getting B12 in supplement form at all. Folate comes from calcium folinate, a reduced folate that skips the conversion steps folic acid needs before your body can use it. Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6, biotin and pantothenic acid round out the B vitamins that support normal energy metabolism.† Vitamin E is d-alpha-tocopherol, the form found in food, and vitamin K is K2 as MK-7, a long-lasting menaquinone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinerals, mostly bound to amino acids or citrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is bound to methionine, selenium comes as selenomethionine, and chromium, molybdenum and magnesium are amino acid chelates. The 1 mg of copper is a sensible partner for the zinc, since the two compete for absorption. Honest note: calcium (13 mg) and magnesium (20 mg) are token amounts, since full doses won't fit in two capsules. For a meaningful magnesium dose, take \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-magnesium-chelate-amino-acids\"\u003eGood Magnesium, our magnesium chelate\u003c\/a\u003e, separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKSM-66® ashwagandha (300 mg)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an Ayurvedic herb usually called an adaptogen; KSM-66 is a branded root extract. Research points to the body's stress-response system, which sets your cortisol rhythm. In a 60-day trial in 60 stressed but healthy adults, 240 mg a day of a different ashwagandha extract lowered clinician-rated worry and tension scores, and morning cortisol, more than placebo; a self-rated stress scale only trended that way (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31517876\/\"\u003eLopresti 2019\u003c\/a\u003e). A review that pooled 12 trials in healthy men and women found ashwagandha outperformed placebo on physical performance measures (strength and power, cardiorespiratory fitness, fatigue and recovery), though the authors call for more comparable studies (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33670194\/\"\u003eBonilla 2021\u003c\/a\u003e). Neither tested this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoQ10 (100 mg)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoenzyme Q10 shuttles electrons inside your mitochondria, where cells make ATP, their energy currency, and it doubles as a fat-soluble antioxidant. Your body makes its own. In organ tissue from people aged one day to 81 years, CoQ10 in most organs peaked around age 20 and declined steadily after (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2779364\/\"\u003eKalén 1989\u003c\/a\u003e). That study doesn't show that supplements restore tissue levels, but it is why CoQ10 earns a spot in a 50+ formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLutein and zeaxanthin from Lutemax® 2020\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese yellow carotenoids, extracted from marigold flowers, collect in the center of the retina as macular pigment, which filters blue light. In a one-year trial in 115 healthy young adults, those taking 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin daily (the same amounts as this serving) had higher blood levels by the first 3-month check and denser macular pigment, and they recovered faster after a bright flash and saw color contrast more clearly than the placebo group; glare tolerance didn't change significantly (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25468896\/\"\u003eHammond 2014\u003c\/a\u003e). The volunteers were younger than you, so read that as a dose match, not an age match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe fruit and vegetable blend (171 mg)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourteen ingredients, including bilberry standardized to 25% anthocyanosides, share 171 mg. That's a garnish, not a salad. Keep eating your kale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a daily multi do anything measurable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome evidence says yes. In a 3-year trial of 3,562 older adults, people taking a daily multivitamin beat placebo on an immediate word-recall test at one year and across the study; other thinking tests didn't differ (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37244291\/\"\u003eYeung 2023\u003c\/a\u003e). That was a different formula, so it speaks to multis in general, not this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Men's 50+\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says: \"As a dietary supplement, take two capsules daily.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't specify timing. A meal or snack with some fat is a sensible choice, since NIH notes vitamin D absorbs most efficiently that way, and vitamins A, E and K, CoQ10 and lutein are fat-soluble too. Consistency matters more than the clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every production lot of Men's 50+ gets its own CoA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e We source ingredients globally, then make and test the product here, in a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley. Our UL-certified cGMP facility keeps formulators, makers and testers under one roof. The owners work in the building too (owner-run since 2017), so the people who decide what happens to a lot that misses spec are down the hall. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I take Men's 50+?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules a day, which is one serving. The bottle holds 30 servings, a 30-day supply at the label's serving. A meal with some fat helps the fat-soluble nutrients absorb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Men's 50+ different from your Men's Multi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the two labels, Men's 50+ has 25 mcg vitamin D3 versus 12.5 mcg, 140 mcg selenium versus 70 mcg, 35 mg NE niacin versus 25 mg NE, and 100 mg CoQ10 versus 50 mg, and it lists 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin as their own lines. Under 50? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-multi-vitamin-60-capsules\"\u003eMen's Multi, our everyday men's multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e, is the simpler pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take Men's 50+ with other Mt. Angel supplements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, but watch for overlaps. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/maximum-male-vital-energy\"\u003eMaximum Male, our KSM-66 and tribulus formula\u003c\/a\u003e, also has 300 mg of KSM-66, so together that's 600 mg of ashwagandha extract a day. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2 D3 and K2 drops\u003c\/a\u003e add 125 mcg of D3 per serving; with this multi that's 150 mcg, above NIH's 100 mcg upper limit, so pair them only if your practitioner recommends it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it two to three months of daily use, and know that some people never \"feel\" a multivitamin. In the studies above, lutein and zeaxanthin blood levels were up by the first 3-month check, and the ashwagandha trial ran 60 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Men's 50+ safe with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first. Mention the 80 mcg of vitamin K2, which matters if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin, and the 300 mg of ashwagandha extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a version for women?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eWomen's 50+, our multivitamin for women over 50\u003c\/a\u003e, also lists KSM-66® ashwagandha, CoQ10 and Lutemax® 2020 on its front label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripkovic L et al. Comparison of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplementation in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLopresti AL et al. An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Medicine. 2019. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31517876\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonilla DA et al. Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on Physical Performance: Systematic Review and Bayesian Meta-Analysis. Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology. 2021. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33670194\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalén A et al. Age-related changes in the lipid compositions of rat and human tissues. Lipids. 1989. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2779364\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammond BR et al. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on photostress recovery, glare disability, and chromatic contrast. Investigative ophthalmology \u0026amp; visual science. 2014. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25468896\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeung LK et al. Multivitamin Supplementation Improves Memory in Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2023. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37244291\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364422611226,"sku":"015-M4004","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M4004_REV02_Listing_Image_1.png?v=1738258646"},{"product_id":"everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2","title":"Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 D3 + K2 – Bone \u0026 Immune Support | 2 fl oz Drops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2 is a liquid vitamin D3 and K2 supplement. Each dropper squeeze gives you 5,000 IU (125 mcg) of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol and 120 mcg of vitamin K2 as all-trans MK-7, dissolved in fractionated coconut oil and sunflower oil with natural orange flavor. One 2 fl oz bottle holds approximately 70 servings. It supports bone and immune system health.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're built to make vitamin D from sunlight on bare skin. Then life moved indoors, and an Oregon winter of short, cloudy days gives your skin little to work with. Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 is for adults who know their vitamin D tends to run low (ideally because a blood test told them so), whose practitioner is comfortable with a higher daily dose, and who want D3 and K2 in one morning dropper. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is. Strong bones and a well-supported immune system are two things you'll want working in your 70s and 80s, and the habits behind them are worth starting in your 30s and 40s.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium absorption.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D3 helps your body absorb the calcium and phosphorus in your food, the raw materials of bone.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBone protein activation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin K2 activates osteocalcin, one of the main proteins in bone and part of normal bone mineralization.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNormal immune function.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D supports the immune system, and many immune cells carry vitamin D receptors.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscle function.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your muscles need vitamin D to work normally.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteady vitamin D through darker months.\u003c\/strong\u003e One dropper squeeze a day helps maintain healthy vitamin D levels when sun exposure is limited.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 mcg (5,000 IU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e625\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin K2 (all trans MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 Dropper Squeeze (~0.72 grams). Servings per container: Approx. 70. Other ingredients: Fractionated coconut oil, sunflower oil, and natural orange flavor. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), 5,000 IU\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 is the same form your skin makes when UVB light hits it. Your liver turns it into 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the number a vitamin D blood test reports, and your kidneys turn that into calcitriol, the active form that tells your gut to absorb calcium and phosphorus.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy D3 and not D2? A 2012 meta-analysis of head-to-head randomized trials found D3 raised blood 25-hydroxyvitamin D more than D2 overall. The gap was clearest with large, infrequent doses and wasn't significant in the daily-dosing trials, so D3 works at least as well as D2, and better overall in the pooled trials (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003eTripkovic 2012\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D also reaches past bone: B cells, T cells and antigen-presenting cells all carry vitamin D receptors, and these immune cells can make active vitamin D themselves, which is part of how vitamin D supports normal immune function (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21527855\/\"\u003eAranow 2011\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the research doesn't show: that more vitamin D on top of adequate levels builds extra bone. A 2014 meta-analysis of 23 trials in 4,082 adults (average age 59) found a small bone density benefit at one hip site, about 0.8%, and none elsewhere. The authors concluded that routine vitamin D for bone density isn't supported in adults without risk factors for low vitamin D (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24119980\/\"\u003eReid 2014\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin K2 (all-trans MK-7), 120 mcg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin K is a switch. It activates a family of proteins through a step called carboxylation. In the liver, those proteins handle normal blood clotting. In bone, one of the main ones is osteocalcin, a protein involved in bone mineralization, and it needs vitamin K to switch it on.† Vitamin K2 comes in several forms called menaquinones, and MK-7 is the long-chain form found in fermented foods like natto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy MK-7? In a study in healthy volunteers, vitamin K1 and MK-7 were both absorbed well, but MK-7 stayed in the blood far longer, gave steadier levels, built up to 7- to 8-fold higher levels with prolonged daily use, and activated more osteocalcin (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17158229\/\"\u003eSchurgers 2007\u003c\/a\u003e). The label specifies the all-trans form of MK-7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs 120 mcg enough to matter? In a 12-week double-blind trial in 120 Japanese adults aged 20 to 69, 100 mcg of MK-7 a day raised the ratio of activated to inactive osteocalcin compared with placebo (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26875489\/\"\u003eInaba 2015\u003c\/a\u003e). One limit: that trial measured a marker of vitamin K activity in bone, not bone density or strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy D3 and K2 share a bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 helps your body absorb calcium from food. Vitamin K2 switches on osteocalcin, a bone protein involved in mineralization, the process that lays calcium into bone.† To be straight with you, the studies above tested each vitamin on its own, and long trials of this exact pairing are thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe oil base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth vitamins are fat-soluble, so they come already dissolved in fractionated coconut oil and sunflower oil. Food fat helps too: in 50 healthy older adults given a single vitamin D3 dose, peak blood D3 was 32% higher with a breakfast containing fat than with a fat-free breakfast (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25441954\/\"\u003eDawson-Hughes 2015\u003c\/a\u003e). The natural orange flavor is there so the dropper tastes like something other than oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections on the label:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Take one serving by mouth in the morning.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA breakfast with some fat in it, like eggs, nuts or avocado toast, is an easy pairing, per the study above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt one serving a day, the bottle's approximately 70 servings last about 70 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. If you take warfarin or another blood thinner that works against vitamin K, talk to your prescriber first: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminK-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin K fact sheet describes a serious interaction with warfarin\u003c\/a\u003e. The 5,000 IU (125 mcg) of D3 in each serving is above the 4,000 IU (100 mcg) daily upper limit that the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin D fact sheet lists for everyone 9 and older\u003c\/a\u003e, so use it with your practitioner's guidance and an occasional blood test. Ask a pediatrician before giving it to a child or teen, since 5,000 IU is above the upper limit for every age group. The same NIH vitamin D fact sheet lists other medicines that can interact with vitamin D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. Here's how we work today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 gets its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e We make and test it there. Mt. Angel is a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, home to our UL-certified cGMP facility. The formulators, makers and testers work under one roof, and the owners work in the building too. We've been owner-run since 2017. And no, we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much vitamin D3 and K2 is in each serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach dropper squeeze has 5,000 IU (125 mcg) of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol and 120 mcg of vitamin K2 as all-trans MK-7. That's 625% of the Daily Value for vitamin D and 100% for vitamin K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 5,000 IU of vitamin D too much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be, depending on where your levels start. It's above the 4,000 IU daily upper limit for adults, so it makes the most sense when your practitioner has checked your 25-hydroxyvitamin D and wants you at this dose. For a smaller or adjustable amount, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-bone-imm\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine has 1,000 IU of D3 per drop\u003c\/a\u003e, without the K2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take it, and does it need food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it in the morning, as the label directs. Pairing it with a breakfast that has some fat in it is a sensible habit, since in one study a breakfast with fat raised peak blood vitamin D3 by 32% compared with a fat-free one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably not right away. Blood vitamin D climbs gradually over weeks to months, so a follow-up blood test after a few months of daily use tells you more than how you feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Bones + K2 or Calcium Citrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes to Calcium Citrate: this formula has no calcium, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate provides 250 mg of calcium per capsule\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp\"\u003eBones + K2 already has 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 120 mcg of MK-7 per two-capsule serving\u003c\/a\u003e, so taking both daily adds up to 6,000 IU of D3 and 240 mcg of K2 a day. Check that total with your practitioner before doubling up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI take a blood thinner. Can I use this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to your prescriber first. Vitamin K directly affects how warfarin-type blood thinners work, and the researchers who compared K1 and MK-7 cautioned that 50 mcg or more of MK-7 a day may interfere with those medicines. Each serving here has 120 mcg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripkovic L et al. Comparison of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplementation in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAranow C. Vitamin D and the immune system. J Investig Med. 2011. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21527855\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReid IR et al. Effects of vitamin D supplements on bone mineral density: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet. 2014. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24119980\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchurgers LJ et al. Vitamin K-containing dietary supplements: comparison of synthetic vitamin K1 and natto-derived menaquinone-7. Blood. 2007. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17158229\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInaba N et al. Low-Dose Daily Intake of Vitamin K(2) (Menaquinone-7) Improves Osteocalcin γ-Carboxylation: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trials. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26875489\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDawson-Hughes B et al. Dietary fat increases vitamin D-3 absorption. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25441954\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"2 fl oz (1 bottle)","offer_id":44364422250778,"sku":"015-M2113","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M2113_REV02_Necktag.png?v=1738258716"},{"product_id":"potassium-99mg-citrate-complex","title":"Potassium 99 mg Citrate Complex – Electrolyte \u0026 Acid Balance | 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium 99 mg Citrate Complex is a single-ingredient capsule with 99 mg of potassium from potassium citrate in each 1-capsule serving, 60 capsules per bottle. Potassium is an electrolyte your nerves and muscles rely on every time they fire, and the citrate form gives your body citrate to turn into bicarbonate, which promotes balanced acid levels.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for people who want a small, steady potassium top-up on top of a decent diet. Maybe you're in your 30s or 40s and building habits now so you can keep going strong for decades. Maybe your plate has fewer fruits, vegetables and beans on it than you'd like. Either way, you want potassium in a form your food already delivers it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the candid part. One capsule is 2% of the Daily Value. U.S. adults already average about 3,016 mg of potassium a day from food if they're men and 2,320 mg if they're women, which falls short of the Adequate Intakes of 3,400 mg and 2,600 mg (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Potassium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH potassium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). This capsule helps close that gap a little. Potatoes, produce and legumes do the heavy lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Potassium 99 mg Citrate Complex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium supports normal nerve signaling and muscle contraction.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt helps your cells hold their normal fluid balance.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe citrate in potassium citrate is converted to bicarbonate, an alkaline buffer that promotes balanced acid levels.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt adds a measured 99 mg of potassium to what you get from food, in citrate form, one of the forms fruits and vegetables carry.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium (from 275 potassium citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size is 1 capsule. Each bottle holds 60 capsules, which is 60 servings at the label's 1-capsule serving. The 99 mg is elemental potassium, meaning the potassium itself, not the weight of the whole potassium citrate compound. Supplement Facts panels list potassium that way. The front label reads \"Single Ingredient\" and \"Contains 99 mg potassium from potassium citrate,\" and carries no-gluten and no-GMO icons. For the full other-ingredients list, check the label on your bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Potassium 99 mg Citrate Complex works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePotassium: the electrolyte inside every cell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium is the most abundant positively charged mineral inside your cells. Your cells keep about 30 times more potassium inside than outside, and they spend energy running the sodium-potassium pump to hold that difference. That gradient is what lets nerves send signals and muscles contract.† Healthy kidneys keep blood potassium in a narrow range by sending what you don't need out in urine (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Potassium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH fact sheet on how the body handles potassium\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting enough is the hard part. U.S. dietary guidance has flagged potassium as a shortfall nutrient, and a review in Advances in Nutrition traces part of the drop in intake to Western diets with fewer fruits and vegetables (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23674806\/\"\u003eWeaver 2013\u003c\/a\u003e). The Daily Value you see on labels is 4,700 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy citrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium supplements come as chloride, citrate, gluconate, bicarbonate and other salts. In fruits and vegetables, potassium arrives with partners like citrate and phosphate, not chloride. The partner matters. After you absorb potassium citrate, your body metabolizes the citrate into bicarbonate, an alkaline buffer. That's why the label says it promotes balanced acid levels.† Potassium chloride, the form in salt substitutes, doesn't carry that alkaline partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the research shows: in a 6-month placebo-controlled trial, 52 men and women (average age 65) took potassium citrate at 60 or 90 mmol a day. Both doses fully neutralized their dietary acid load, and 24-hour urine calcium fell by about 46 to 59 mg a day compared with placebo (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22991267\/\"\u003eMoseley 2013\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it doesn't show: those doses work out to roughly 2,350 to 3,520 mg of potassium a day, or about 24 to 36 of these capsules. And the longer-term results are mixed. In a 2-year trial of 276 healthy postmenopausal women, potassium citrate at 18.5 or 55.5 mEq a day (about 720 to 2,170 mg of potassium) did not change bone turnover markers or bone density compared with placebo (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18689384\/\"\u003eMacdonald 2008\u003c\/a\u003e). So think of one capsule as a modest daily contribution of citrate, not a stand-in for a plate of produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbsorption: what we can and can't say\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body absorbs potassium efficiently, about 85% to 90% of what you eat, according to NIH. In a controlled crossover trial in 35 healthy adults, absorption from potassium gluconate supplements was above 94%, about the same as from potatoes (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27413123\/\"\u003eMacdonald-Clarke 2016\u003c\/a\u003e). That study tested gluconate, not citrate, and we haven't found a head-to-head trial showing citrate is absorbed more completely than other forms. So we don't claim an absorption edge. The reason to pick citrate is the citrate itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 99 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost potassium-only supplements contain 99 mg or less, and this one sits right at that line. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements explains why: FDA has ruled some potassium chloride drug products that provide more than 99 mg unsafe, and it requires a warning on some potassium salts above that amount, so supplement makers generally stop at 99 mg. The upshot is simple. One capsule rounds out your intake, and your food supplies the bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Potassium 99 mg Citrate Complex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label's serving size is 1 capsule. Follow the directions printed on your bottle and don't take more than it says. Pick a time of day you'll remember so it becomes a habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium calls for extra care in two situations: if your kidneys don't clear potassium normally, or if you take medicines that make your body hold on to it, such as ACE inhibitors or potassium-sparing diuretics. In those cases, blood potassium can climb too high even from food, so talk with your practitioner before taking potassium from any supplement, this one included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, including the potassium citrate in this capsule, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Potassium 99 mg Citrate Complex has its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA with globally sourced ingredients, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and we make and test this product there in our UL-certified cGMP facility. The people who formulate, make and test this capsule work under one roof, and the owners work in the building too. The company has been owner-run since 2017. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much potassium is in one capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule has 99 mg of potassium from potassium citrate, which is 2% of the 4,700 mg Daily Value. The serving size is 1 capsule, and a bottle holds 60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it only 99 mg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 99 mg is where potassium-only supplements generally stop. NIH notes that FDA has ruled some potassium chloride drug products above 99 mg unsafe and requires warnings on some potassium salts above that amount. Food is where most of your potassium should come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between potassium citrate and potassium chloride?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe partner the potassium comes with. Both deliver potassium, but your body converts citrate into bicarbonate, an alkaline buffer, which is why potassium citrate promotes balanced acid levels.† Chloride is the form used in salt substitutes and doesn't provide that buffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I feel a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably not, and we'd rather say so up front. One capsule adds 99 mg to a day that already includes, on average, about 2,300 to 3,000 mg of potassium from food. It's a steady top-up, not something you'll notice the way you notice coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with a multivitamin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as you follow each label. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-multi-vitamin-60-capsules\"\u003eMen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWomen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e each list 40 mg of potassium (citrate) per 2-capsule serving, so one capsule of this plus either multi comes to 139 mg, about 3% of the Daily Value. If you're building a mineral routine, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-magnesium-chelate-amino-acids\"\u003eGood Magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate\u003c\/a\u003e are our single-mineral magnesium and calcium options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your practitioner first. That goes double for potassium if you take an ACE inhibitor or a potassium-sparing diuretic, or if your kidneys don't clear potassium normally, because those situations can push blood potassium too high even at food-level intakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Potassium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eHow much potassium adults need, where it comes from in food, and who should be careful with it\u003c\/a\u003e (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-multi-vitamin-60-capsules\"\u003eWhat's in Men's Multi, including its 40 mg of potassium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWhat's in Women's Multi, including its 40 mg of potassium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeaver CM. Potassium and health. Adv Nutr. 2013. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23674806\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoseley KF et al. Potassium citrate supplementation results in sustained improvement in calcium balance in older men and women. J Bone Miner Res. 2013. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22991267\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacdonald HM et al. Effect of potassium citrate supplementation or increased fruit and vegetable intake on bone metabolism in healthy postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18689384\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacdonald-Clarke CJ et al. Bioavailability of potassium from potatoes and potassium gluconate: a randomized dose response trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27413123\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47497825714458,"sku":"015-M0746","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M0746_REV00_New_Product.png?v=1738258765"},{"product_id":"advanced-zinc-citrate-50mg","title":"Zinc 50 mg Citrate Chelate – Metabolic \u0026 Immune Support | 60 Vegetarian Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc 50 mg Citrate Chelate gives you 50 mg of zinc from 162 mg of zinc citrate in one vegetarian tablet, 454% of the Daily Value. Each bottle holds 60 tablets, and the label serving is one tablet. Zinc is a mineral your body uses for normal immune function and normal metabolic function, and this is a high-dose way to get it.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for adults who want a focused, higher amount of zinc and have a plan for it. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Zinc-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH zinc fact sheet for health professionals\u003c\/a\u003e says most people in the United States get enough zinc from food, but some groups are more likely to come up short, including people who eat vegetarian or vegan and older adults whose intake slips. If that's you, or your practitioner suggested more zinc, one tablet covers a lot of ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe candid part: 50 mg is a lot, more than four times the Daily Value and above the NIH's 40 mg a day adult upper limit from food and supplements combined. It isn't a tablet to stack on a multi and forget, and here's why.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Zinc 50 mg Citrate Chelate\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal immune function. Zinc helps immune cells pass along the signals they use to respond.†\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal metabolic function. Zinc is needed for the activity of hundreds of enzymes.†\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal protein and DNA synthesis and normal cell division.†\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSupports a normal sense of taste.†\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers zinc as zinc citrate, which a small trial in healthy adults found was absorbed about as well as zinc gluconate and more completely than zinc oxide.†\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (from 162 mg zinc citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e454%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 Vegetarian Tablet. The panel doesn't print a servings-per-container line; each bottle holds 60 vegetarian tablets, which is 60 servings at the label's one-tablet serving. Other ingredients: Deep mined calcium phosphate, cellulose, vegetable stearate, silica, and magnesium stearate. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" It also states: \"These tablets are processed with special plant cellulose under the Sol-U-Tab® process assuring each tablet is completely solubilized within minutes of swallowing, for maximum utilization.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Zinc 50 mg Citrate Chelate works\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eZinc: 50 mg per tablet\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is an essential mineral: your body needs it but can't make it. It's required for the activity of hundreds of enzymes, and it plays a role in immune function, protein and DNA synthesis, cell signaling and division, and the sense of taste (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Zinc-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH Office of Dietary Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e).† Your whole body holds only about 1.5 grams (women) to 2.5 grams (men), mostly in muscle and bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eResearchers who searched the human genome \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16396512\/\"\u003eestimated that about 2,800 human proteins, roughly 10% of all of them, may bind zinc in the body\u003c\/a\u003e, and the available data suggest most of them help control which genes get switched on.† The limit: it's a computer-based count of proteins that may bind zinc, and it doesn't measure what a supplement adds if you already get enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eZinc and your immune system\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is essential for the immune system to work normally.† \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29186856\/\"\u003eA 2017 review on zinc as a gatekeeper of immune function\u003c\/a\u003e describes how zinc ions help regulate signaling inside both innate immune cells (the fast first responders) and adaptive immune cells (the slower, targeted ones). It's a review of how zinc works inside cells, not a trial showing that more zinc makes a well-fed immune system work better. In fact, the NIH notes that 50 mg or more a day for weeks can reduce immune function, one more reason to plan how long you take a dose this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy zinc citrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50 mg on the label is elemental zinc, the zinc itself, not the weight of the whole compound. It takes 162 mg of zinc citrate to deliver it, so the compound is about 31% zinc by weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eForm matters for absorption. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24259556\/\"\u003ea randomized, double-masked crossover trial in 15 healthy adults\u003c\/a\u003e, people took 10 mg of zinc without food as zinc citrate, zinc gluconate or zinc oxide, traced with stable isotopes. Median absorption was 61.3% from citrate and 60.9% from gluconate, not a significant difference, versus 49.9% from zinc oxide. Three people absorbed little or none of the oxide. The limits: the study was small, it used 10 mg rather than 50 mg, and the share you absorb drops as the dose goes up, so don't multiply 50 mg by 61%.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 50 mg deserves a plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor adults, the RDA is 11 mg a day for men and 8 mg for women, and the Daily Value is 11 mg. The upper limit is 40 mg a day from food and supplements combined, set at the level where zinc starts to affect copper status (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Zinc-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH zinc intake guidance\u003c\/a\u003e). One tablet is 50 mg before your first bite of food. The NIH notes that 50 mg or more a day, taken for weeks, can interfere with copper absorption, reduce immune function and lower HDL cholesterol.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/6486080\/\"\u003ea 6-week controlled trial in healthy adult men\u003c\/a\u003e, one group took 25 mg of zinc twice a day (50 mg total, the same as one tablet) and the other took a placebo. Blood zinc rose, and by week 6 the activity of a copper-dependent antioxidant enzyme in red blood cells had dropped compared with placebo, a sign of lower copper status. Plasma copper didn't differ between the groups. It's an older study of an early marker, but it fits where the upper limit sits. So count your total zinc and settle on how long to take it with your practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Zinc 50 mg Citrate Chelate\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says: \"One tablet daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The label doesn't say. High zinc intakes can cause nausea or an upset stomach, so if a tablet on its own bothers you, take it with a meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron.\u003c\/strong\u003e Taking 25 mg or more of iron at the same time as zinc can reduce zinc absorption, according to the NIH, so take an iron supplement at a different time of day.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd it up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Count the zinc in your multi and any other supplements. The adult upper limit is 40 mg a day from all sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedications.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc can interact with certain antibiotics (quinolones and tetracyclines) and with penicillamine, and thiazide diuretics increase zinc loss in urine.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, the zinc citrate included, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are rejected.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Zinc 50 mg Citrate Chelate gets one.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our UL-certified cGMP facility is right there. The people who formulate, make and test this zinc work under one roof. The owners work in the building too, and have since 2017. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much zinc is in each tablet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEach tablet has 50 mg of zinc from 162 mg of zinc citrate, which is 454% of the Daily Value. A bottle holds 60 vegetarian tablets, and one tablet is a serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 50 mg of zinc a day too much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt's more than most adults need each day, and it's above the NIH's 40 mg adult upper limit from all sources. The NIH notes that 50 mg or more a day for weeks can lower copper status. The label directs one tablet daily, so ask your practitioner how long that should be for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I take it with food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEither way works, since the label doesn't specify. Whole grains and beans contain phytates that bind some zinc, so absorption may be lower with those meals, but if the tablet upsets your stomach on its own, food is the sensible trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with my multi or Quercetin Zinc?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but add up the zinc first and check with your practitioner. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-multi-vitamin-60-capsules\"\u003eMen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWomen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e each have 15 mg of zinc per two-capsule serving, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/quercetin-zinc\"\u003eQuercetin Zinc\u003c\/a\u003e has 7.5 mg per two-capsule serving. One tablet plus a multi is 65 mg a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes zinc citrate different from zinc oxide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMostly absorption. In the small trial above, zinc citrate was absorbed about as well as zinc gluconate (around 61%) and more completely than zinc oxide (around 50%).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eProbably never, in the sense of feeling it. Zinc works in the background of enzymes and immune signaling, so there's no buzz. Blood zinc rose over 6 weeks in the copper study above, but that's a lab number, not a feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first. Zinc can bind certain antibiotics in the gut and lower the absorption of both, and it can reduce the absorption of penicillamine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-c-buffered-vitamin-c\"\u003eGood C, 500 mg of buffered vitamin C per capsule with no added zinc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAndreini C et al. Counting the zinc-proteins encoded in the human genome. J Proteome Res. 2006. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16396512\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWessels I et al. Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function. Nutrients. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29186856\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWegmüller R et al. Zinc absorption by young adults from supplemental zinc citrate is comparable with that from zinc gluconate and higher than from zinc oxide. J Nutr. 2014. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24259556\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFischer PW et al. Effect of zinc supplementation on copper status in adult man. Am J Clin Nutr. 1984. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/6486080\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. 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It's one of the nine essential amino acids, the ones your body can't make, so it has to come from food: meat, fish, eggs, dairy, beans and lentils are the big sources. If you're in your 30s or 40s and already thinking about how your skin, tendons and bones will hold up at 75, the raw materials matter. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis capsule is for people who want a simple way to top up lysine: people who eat less protein than they mean to, and anyone who wants lysine alongside their calcium, which is what the label points to. One ingredient, one number to remember (400 mg of lysine per capsule), and no blend to decode. The capsule shell is gelatin, so it isn't a fit for vegetarians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take L-Lysine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt's essential.\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplies lysine, an amino acid your body can't make on its own, for normal protein building.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA collagen building block.\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports normal collagen formation in skin, tendons and bone.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium absorption.\u003c\/strong\u003e The front label reads \"For optimal calcium absorption,\" so it pairs naturally with a calcium supplement.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday protein needs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplies an amino acid your body uses to make proteins, including the enzymes and antibodies behind normal immune function.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-Lysine HCl (yielding 400 mg L-lysine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e* Daily Value Not Established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size is 1 capsule. At that serving, the 60-capsule bottle holds 60 servings. Other ingredients, as printed: Gelatin (100% natural, preservative-free, from capsule shell), magnesium trisilicate, silica, and magnesium stearate. The last three help the powder flow so each capsule fills evenly. The label also states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" The front of the bottle reads \"Single ingredient\" and \"For optimal calcium absorption.\"†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow L-Lysine works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat lysine is, and what \"HCl\" means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProteins are chains of amino acids, and lysine is one of the nine your body can't make. The \"L\" is the form your body builds proteins with. \"HCl\" means the lysine is paired with hydrochloric acid as a hydrochloride salt, a stable form that works well as a dry powder in a capsule. That pairing adds weight, which is why the label shows two numbers: 500 mg of L-lysine HCl, yielding 400 mg of L-lysine. The 400 mg is the lysine you're actually getting. We'd rather you know that than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLysine and collagen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollagen is the main structural protein in skin, tendons, ligaments and bone, and lysine has a special job in it. Inside the cell, specific lysines in each collagen chain are converted to hydroxylysine. Outside the cell, lysine and hydroxylysine at the ends of the molecules are turned into reactive groups that form cross-links, chemical bonds that tie neighboring collagen molecules together. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22708567\/\"\u003ereview of how lysine modifications build collagen cross-links\u003c\/a\u003e describes these steps as critical to collagen's structure and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C is the other half of the story. Skin holds high levels of it, and it stimulates collagen synthesis, according to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28805671\/\"\u003ereview of vitamin C's roles in skin\u003c\/a\u003e. That's why lysine and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-c-buffered-vitamin-c\"\u003eGood C, our buffered vitamin C with citrus bioflavonoids\u003c\/a\u003e, make a sensible pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the research doesn't show: we haven't found trials in healthy adults showing that extra lysine, on top of a diet with enough protein, makes skin firmer or collagen stronger. Lysine is a building block, and building blocks matter most when you're short on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLysine and calcium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front label says \"For optimal calcium absorption.\"† Human research on lysine and calcium is small and decades old, so think of it as a supporting role rather than the main event. If calcium is the reason you're here, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate 250 mg\u003c\/a\u003e is our single-ingredient calcium capsule, and its label uses the same \"one or more capsules daily\" wording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much lysine you need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearchers measure amino acid needs with tracer studies. In a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12163671\/\"\u003etracer study of the lysine requirement in five healthy men\u003c\/a\u003e, the average need came out at 36.6 mg per kilogram of body weight a day. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15308475\/\"\u003esimilar study in five healthy women\u003c\/a\u003e found 35.0 mg\/kg in the first half of the menstrual cycle and 37.7 mg\/kg in the second half. For a 154-pound (70 kg) adult, that works out to roughly 2.5 to 2.6 grams of lysine a day, so one capsule's 400 mg covers about 15 to 16% of it. Both studies were tiny, as these studies usually are, but their numbers line up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the candid part: if you eat enough protein, food likely covers most or all of that. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31690027\/\"\u003e2019 review of protein and amino acids in vegetarian diets\u003c\/a\u003e concluded that protein-rich plant foods such as legumes, nuts and seeds cover adult protein needs, and that worries about shortfalls of individual amino acids have been overstated. A lysine capsule is a top-up for days and diets that fall short, not a substitute for eating well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the safety research says\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLysine has a long track record in human studies. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30661148\/\"\u003e2019 systematic review of oral L-lysine safety\u003c\/a\u003e pulled together 71 human studies using 16.8 mg to 17,500 mg a day for 1 to 1,095 days. The side effects reported were mostly stomach-related (nausea, stomachache, diarrhea), and the authors set a provisional no-observed-adverse-effect level of 6,000 mg a day. One capsule has 400 mg of lysine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take L-Lysine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label's directions, word for word: \"One or more capsules daily, in between meals, preferably with fruit juice. More effective when taken with carbohydrates, not protein.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, that means mid-morning or mid-afternoon with a glass of juice or a carbohydrate snack, rather than with a steak dinner or a protein shake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single-ingredient product leaves nowhere to hide, which suits us fine. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, the L-lysine HCl included, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of L-Lysine gets its own CoA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 in the Willamette Valley, and it's home to our UL-certified cGMP facility. Formulators, makers and testers work under one roof, and the owners work in the building too. We've been owner-run since 2017, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much lysine is in one capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule has 500 mg of L-lysine HCl, which yields 400 mg of L-lysine. One capsule is one serving and the bottle holds 60, so at one capsule a day a bottle lasts 60 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take L-Lysine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween meals, preferably with fruit juice. The label says it's more effective when taken with carbohydrates, not protein, so don't take it with a protein shake or a big protein-heavy meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take more than one capsule a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the label says one or more capsules daily. A 2019 safety review set a provisional no-observed-adverse-effect level of 6,000 mg of lysine a day, far above one capsule, but check with your healthcare practitioner before taking several capsules a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs L-Lysine vegetarian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The capsule shell is gelatin, which comes from animals, and the label doesn't say which animal. If you avoid gelatin, this one isn't for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Good C or a multivitamin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Vitamin C and lysine both play a part in collagen, and lysine fits next to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-multi-vitamin-60-capsules\"\u003eMen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWomen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e too. Keep the lysine between meals as its label suggests, and if you take medication, run the whole routine past your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly, you probably won't feel it kick in. Lysine is a building block, not a stimulant, and we don't know of research on how quickly people notice anything. Think of it like the protein at breakfast: part of the routine, not a sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. They know your full picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-c-buffered-vitamin-c\"\u003eGood C, buffered vitamin C 500 mg with citrus bioflavonoids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate 250 mg, a single-ingredient calcium capsule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/nutrisilk-hair-skin-nail-support\"\u003eNutriSilk, with biotin, collagen and hyaluronic acid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/our-approach-to-raw-material-sourcing-and-testing\"\u003eHow we source and test every raw material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamauchi M, Sricholpech M. Lysine post-translational modifications of collagen. Essays Biochem. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22708567\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePullar JM et al. The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health. Nutrients. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28805671\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKriengsinyos W et al. Oral and intravenous tracer protocols of the indicator amino acid oxidation method provide the same estimate of the lysine requirement in healthy men. J Nutr. 2002. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12163671\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKriengsinyos W et al. Phase of menstrual cycle affects lysine requirement in healthy women. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2004. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15308475\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMariotti F, Gardner CD. Dietary Protein and Amino Acids in Vegetarian Diets-A Review. Nutrients. 2019. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31690027\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHayamizu K et al. Safety assessment of L-lysine oral intake: a systematic review. Amino Acids. 2019. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30661148\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50371017441562,"sku":"015-M0974","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M0974_REV00_NewItemBadge.png?v=1741363280"},{"product_id":"p5p-50mg-vitamin-b6-supplement","title":"P5P 50 mg Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate – Active B6 for Energy | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP5P 50 mg is single-ingredient vitamin B6 in a coenzyme form, pyridoxal 5’ phosphate. Each vegetarian capsule gives you 34 mg of vitamin B6 (2,000% of the Daily Value) from 50 mg of P5P, and each bottle holds 60 capsules at one a day. B6 helps your body turn food into usable energy, process protein, and make the chemical messengers your nervous system runs on.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for people who want their B6 as one clear number in one capsule, not tucked into a blend, and in the coenzyme form itself. A lot of them are in their 30s and 40s, already paying attention to energy and metabolism so they can still be hiking, lifting and keeping up with the grandkids in their 70s and 80s. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also a deliberate dose. Most adults need 1.3 to 1.7 mg of B6 a day, according to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB6-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin B6 fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e, so 34 mg is a high-potency choice you make on purpose, ideally with your practitioner in the loop. If you only want the basics covered, your multivitamin may already do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take P5P 50 mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports energy metabolism, including turning stored glycogen back into usable fuel.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports protein and amino acid metabolism, which is most of what B6 does all day.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal nervous system function by helping make neurotransmitters.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal red blood cell formation, since B6 helps build hemoglobin.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal immune function.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (from 50 mg of pyridoxal 5’ phosphate - the coenzyme form of B6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule. Each bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules, a 60-day supply at the label's serving of one capsule a day. Other ingredients: L-Leucine, vegetarian capsule (hypromellose and water), ascorbyl palmitate, silica, and vegetable stearate. The label states: \"NO alcohol, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow P5P 50 mg works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eP5P is the form your enzymes plug in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin B6 is a family of six related compounds, and pyridoxal 5’ phosphate (P5P, also written PLP) is one of its two active coenzyme forms, the ones enzymes actually use, per the NIH. The other forms you eat or swallow have to be converted first. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23342087\/\"\u003elab study using human intestinal cells\u003c\/a\u003e found the gut carries the full enzyme set for that conversion and does a real share of the work, not just the liver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the honest part. P5P isn't absorbed whole: the phosphate comes off in your small intestine, the B6 crosses over, and your cells put a phosphate back on. The NIH also notes that absorption doesn't differ much between the B6 forms used in supplements. What P5P changes is the route. Pyridoxine HCl, which the NIH says is the most common B6 form in supplements, needs two enzyme steps to become P5P, including an oxidase that depends on riboflavin (vitamin B2), per the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH riboflavin fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e. Pyridoxal, which is what P5P turns into as it's absorbed, needs only one. So you're starting with B6 that is already most of the way there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it's in place, P5P works as a coenzyme in more than 100 enzyme reactions, mostly in protein metabolism. Researchers usually judge B6 status by measuring P5P in blood plasma, and a review of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25974692\/\"\u003ehow B6 status is measured\u003c\/a\u003e lists P5P-dependent reactions across amino acid metabolism, from the kynurenine pathway to transsulfuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnergy and protein metabolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB6's day job is amino acids. P5P helps move nitrogen-containing groups from one molecule to another so your body can build, break down and repurpose protein. It's also part of how you tap stored fuel: B6 is involved in breaking down glycogen, the glucose your muscles and liver keep in reserve, and in making glucose from scratch between meals. It helps form hemoglobin too, the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing candid: none of that feels like a cup of coffee. B6 keeps the machinery running; it doesn't floor the gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrain and nervous system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour nervous system uses B6 to make neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers nerve cells use to talk to each other.† The human research here is real but modest. In a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/1365868\/\"\u003e3-month trial in 76 healthy men aged 70 to 79\u003c\/a\u003e, 20 mg a day of pyridoxine HCl showed positive effects only on memory, mostly long-term memory storage, and the authors called the improvement modest. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12042457\/\"\u003e5-week trial in 211 healthy women of various ages\u003c\/a\u003e tested folate, B12 or 75 mg of B6 against placebo: supplementation slightly helped some memory scores and had no effect on mood. Neither trial was about P5P specifically, so read them as evidence about B6 in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHomocysteine: what B6 does and doesn't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomocysteine is an amino acid your body makes and recycles. B6 helps keep it at normal levels alongside folate and B12, and P5P is the cofactor for transsulfuration, one of the routes your body uses to clear it.† Here's the less exciting part: in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9569395\/\"\u003emeta-analysis of 12 randomized trials with 1,114 people\u003c\/a\u003e, folic acid lowered blood homocysteine by about 25% and B12 added about 7% more, while B6 (averaging 16.5 mg a day) added no significant further drop. So B6 is part of the homocysteine picture, but folate and B12 do most of the lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take P5P 50 mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says: \"Take one capsule daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep an eye on your total B6.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each capsule gives you 34 mg. The US upper limit for adults is 100 mg a day from food and supplements combined, per the NIH. In 2023, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37207271\/\"\u003eEurope's food-safety panel set a more cautious adult limit of 12 mg a day\u003c\/a\u003e, based on the well-established link between excess B6 and nerve problems. So add up every B6 source you take, and if you notice numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, stop and talk to your practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, the P5P included, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of P5P 50 mg gets its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our UL-certified cGMP facility is right there in it. The people who formulate, make and test P5P 50 mg all work under one roof, and the owners work in the building too (owner-run since 2017), so the people making the decisions are just down the hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years of doing this, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much vitamin B6 is in each capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule has 34 mg of vitamin B6 from 50 mg of pyridoxal 5’ phosphate, 2,000% of the Daily Value, as printed on the Supplement Facts panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes P5P absorb more easily than regular B6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in any way we can honestly promise. The NIH notes absorption doesn't differ much among supplement B6 forms. The real difference is the route: P5P skips the riboflavin-dependent step pyridoxine HCl needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take it, and does it need food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne capsule a day, whenever you'll remember it. The label doesn't mention food, so pick the meal or time that's easiest. Keeping the bottle by the coffee maker can help you remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with B-Complex or B-12 Essential Trio?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/b12-sublingual-essential-trio\"\u003eB-12 Essential Trio\u003c\/a\u003e, but think twice about B-Complex. Trio adds 4 mg of B6, for 38 mg a day in total. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/b-good-com-vitamin-b-complex\"\u003eB-Complex\u003c\/a\u003e already has 100 mg of vitamin B6 per capsule, so taking both puts you at 134 mg a day, over the 100 mg adult upper limit. Pick one, or ask your practitioner. For extra B12 with no added B6, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/b12-dots-energy-nervous-support\"\u003eTriple B-12 Dots\u003c\/a\u003e contain none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I notice anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no set timeline, and you may not feel anything obvious. The trials above ran 5 weeks to 3 months and measured memory scores, not how energetic people felt. If you already get enough B6 from food, the honest answer may be: not much day to day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with my medications?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your practitioner before you start. Vitamin B6 can interact with certain medications, and some medications can affect your B6 levels, according to the NIH. Bring the bottle to your appointment, or use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/tools\/interaction-checker\"\u003esupplement and medication interaction checker\u003c\/a\u003e to prep your questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/why-choose-us\"\u003eHow we make and test our supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/tools\/interaction-checker\"\u003eCheck a supplement against your medications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbersen M et al. The intestine plays a substantial role in human vitamin B6 metabolism: a Caco-2 cell model. PLoS One. 2013. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23342087\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUeland PM et al. Direct and Functional Biomarkers of Vitamin B6 Status. Annu Rev Nutr. 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25974692\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeijen JB et al. Vitamin B-6 supplementation in elderly men: effects on mood, memory, performance and mental effort. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1992. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/1365868\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryan J et al. Short-term folate, vitamin B-12 or vitamin B-6 supplementation slightly affects memory performance but not mood in women of various ages. J Nutr. 2002. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12042457\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomocysteine Lowering Trialists' Collaboration. Lowering blood homocysteine with folic acid based supplements: meta-analysis of randomised trials. Homocysteine Lowering Trialists' Collaboration. BMJ. 1998. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9569395\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA), Turck D et al. Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for vitamin B6. EFSA J. 2023. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37207271\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin B6: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. Updated June 16, 2023. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB6-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH ODS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Riboflavin: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. Updated May 11, 2022. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH ODS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50745221710106,"sku":"015-M0249","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M0249_REV00_NewItemBadge.png?v=1750267129"},{"product_id":"calcium-citrate-60ct","title":"Calcium Citrate 250 mg – Bone, Teeth \u0026 Muscle Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium Citrate is a single-ingredient calcium supplement with 250 mg of calcium, 19% of the Daily Value, in every vegetarian capsule, from a citrate chelate and a rice protein chelate. Each bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules, and one capsule is a serving. Calcium citrate can be taken with or without food, and calcium supports strong bones and teeth and normal muscle and nerve function.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for adults who don't reliably get enough calcium from food: light dairy eaters, plant-forward eaters, and anyone whose breakfast is mostly coffee. In national survey data from 2003 to 2006, 43% of Americans age 1 and up reported using a supplement with calcium, and supplement users were more likely to reach the recommended intake (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20181782\/\"\u003ea national estimate of total calcium intake\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging isn't optional. Getting old is. Your skeleton isn't a finished project: bone is broken down and rebuilt all the time, and calcium is the raw material.† The habits that keep you lifting, hiking and carrying your own groceries in your 70s and 80s start in your 30s and 40s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Calcium Citrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports strong bones and teeth, where more than 99% of your body's calcium is stored.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal muscle contraction and nerve signaling.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps close a calcium gap when food falls short, 250 mg at a time.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses calcium citrate, which the NIH says can be taken without food, so it fits mornings that start without breakfast.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in small doses that are easy to spread through the day.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (citrate chelate and hydrolized rice protein chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule. Each bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules, which is 60 servings at the label's one-capsule serving. Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free from capsule shell), magnesium trisilicate, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, wheat, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Calcium Citrate works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalcium: 250 mg per capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium is the most plentiful mineral in your body. Nearly all of it sits in your bones and teeth as a calcium and phosphate crystal that gives them hardness. The small amount left in your blood and tissues helps muscles contract, nerves send signals, blood vessels tighten and relax, and blood clot normally (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH Office of Dietary Supplements calcium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).† Your bones double as the reserve your body draws on to keep blood calcium steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults need 1,000 mg a day from all sources from age 19 to 50, rising to 1,200 mg for women over 50 and everyone over 70. One capsule gives you 250 mg, 19% of the 1,300 mg Daily Value. It's built to top up a decent diet, not replace one. Vitamin D matters here too: your gut needs it to absorb calcium efficiently.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy calcium citrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two most common forms in calcium supplements are carbonate and citrate. Carbonate needs stomach acid to dissolve well, which is why it's best taken with a meal. Citrate depends less on stomach acid, so the NIH says it can be taken without food. The NIH also notes that stomach complaints like gas and bloating are reported more often with carbonate, especially in older adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11329115\/\"\u003eA meta-analysis of 15 absorption studies in 184 people\u003c\/a\u003e found calcium absorption from citrate ran about 20% higher than from carbonate overall: about 27% higher on an empty stomach and about 22% higher with meals. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11075309\/\"\u003ea randomized crossover study in 25 women past menopause\u003c\/a\u003e, a single 500 mg calcium dose taken with breakfast raised blood calcium more as citrate than as carbonate: the total rise over the next several hours was 94% larger. The honest limits: these were short absorption studies with small groups, not long-term bone studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is size. Citrate is about 21% calcium by weight and carbonate about 40%, so it takes more citrate to deliver the same calcium. Each capsule here holds 250 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rice protein chelate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the calcium is a hydrolyzed rice protein chelate: calcium bound to amino acids from broken-down rice protein. The front of the bottle calls the blend \"citrate\/amino acid chelate.\" We haven't found human studies of this specific chelate, so we don't claim anything extra for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 250 mg at a time works in your favor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body absorbs a smaller share of calcium as the dose gets bigger. The NIH puts it at about 36% of a 300 mg dose versus 28% of a 1,000 mg dose, with absorption highest at 500 mg or less. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3213620\/\"\u003ea dose study in 21 healthy adults aged 22 to 60\u003c\/a\u003e, absorption (measured by the rise in urine calcium after each dose) climbed steeply up to 500 mg and only a little from 500 mg to 2,000 mg. Citrate gave the larger signal at every dose tested. A 250 mg capsule lets you split your intake into small doses without doing math.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the research does and doesn't show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26420598\/\"\u003eA 2015 BMJ systematic review of 59 randomized trials in people over 50\u003c\/a\u003e found that calcium supplements raised bone mineral density by 0.7% to 1.8%, and extra calcium from food did about the same. The authors called those gains small and non-progressive: they showed up in the first year and didn't keep building after that. Our read: calcium is a building block, not a shortcut. It supports the bone you have when your diet comes up short, as one piece of a picture that includes vitamin D, protein and exercise.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Calcium Citrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says: \"One or more capsules daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many depends on how much calcium you already get from food. If you take more than two capsules a day, spread them out so no single dose is over 500 mg. You can take them with or without food; the NIH notes that calcium supplements are generally absorbed better when taken with food. The upper limit for calcium from food and supplements combined is 2,500 mg a day for adults 19 to 50 and 2,000 mg a day from age 51.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium can lower how well your body absorbs some medications, including certain thyroid medications and some antibiotics, so doses may need to be taken hours apart. Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Calcium Citrate has its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA with globally sourced ingredients, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our UL-certified cGMP facility is right in it. Formulators, makers and testers work under one roof. The owners work there too, and have since 2017. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much calcium is in each capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule has 250 mg of calcium, 19% of the Daily Value, from a citrate chelate and a rice protein chelate. One capsule is a serving, and a bottle holds 60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many capsules should I take a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says one or more capsules daily, so it depends on your diet. Most adults need 1,000 to 1,200 mg a day from all sources: count what you eat, fill the gap, and keep each dose to two capsules (500 mg) or fewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to take it with food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Calcium citrate depends less on stomach acid, so an empty stomach is fine. With food works too, and the NIH says calcium supplements are generally absorbed better that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou probably won't feel it, and that's normal. Calcium works in the background, and bone changes slowly. In the trials reviewed above, changes in bone density were measured over a year or more.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Bones + K2, Nice Bones or vitamin D?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, just add up the calcium. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp\"\u003eBones + K2\u003c\/a\u003e has 500 mg of calcium per two-capsule serving, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/nice-bones\"\u003eNice Bones\u003c\/a\u003e has 1,200 mg per three-tablet serving, so if you take Nice Bones at its full serving, you may not need extra calcium on top once you count food. If you want vitamin D alongside calcium, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2\u003c\/a\u003e pairs 125 mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D3 with 120 mcg of vitamin K2 per dropper squeeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes calcium citrate different from calcium carbonate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium citrate doesn't need a meal to be absorbed. Carbonate packs more calcium into the same weight (about 40% calcium by weight against citrate's 21%) but relies on stomach acid and is more often linked to gas and bloating. In a meta-analysis of absorption studies, citrate was absorbed about 20% more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner or pharmacist first. Calcium can reduce how well you absorb some thyroid medications and antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-magnesium-chelate-amino-acids\"\u003eGood Magnesium, 200 mg of magnesium as a rice protein chelate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-vitamin-d-60-caps\"\u003eGood Vitamin D, 50 mcg of vitamin D3 in one daily capsule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBailey RL et al. Estimation of total usual calcium and vitamin D intakes in the United States. J Nutr. 2010. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20181782\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSakhaee K et al. Meta-analysis of calcium bioavailability: a comparison of calcium citrate with calcium carbonate. Am J Ther. 1999. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11329115\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeller HJ et al. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic comparison of two calcium supplements in postmenopausal women. J Clin Pharmacol. 2000. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11075309\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvey JA et al. Dose dependency of calcium absorption: a comparison of calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. J Bone Miner Res. 1988. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3213620\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTai V et al. Calcium intake and bone mineral density: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26420598\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50911064326426,"sku":"015-M0737","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M0737_REV00_NewItemBadge.png?v=1753808661"},{"product_id":"selenium-200mcg-tablets","title":"Selenium 200 mcg – Antioxidant and Immune Support | 60 Vegetarian Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMt. Angel Vitamins Selenium 200 mcg gives you 200 mcg of selenium in each vegetarian tablet as L-selenomethionine, the main form of selenium in food. That's 363% of the Daily Value in one tablet a day, and a 60-tablet bottle is a 60-day supply. Selenium helps your body build the enzymes that protect cells from oxidative stress and support normal immune function.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenium is a trace mineral: you need only a little, but you do need it. Most Americans get enough from food: seafood, meat and poultry are rich sources, and grains and dairy add more. This tablet is for people who might not: those who eat mostly plants (plant selenium varies with the soil), eat little seafood or meat, or want a steady, measured amount instead of guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cells handle oxidative stress every day, and the enzymes that do that work run on selenium.† Aging isn't optional. Getting old is. The habits you build in your 30s and 40s are the ones that keep you moving in your 70s and 80s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Selenium 200 mcg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo help protect cells from oxidative stress, since selenium is part of the glutathione peroxidase enzymes that break down peroxides.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo support normal immune function.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo support normal thyroid hormone metabolism, including the conversion of T4 into active T3.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo keep selenium intake steady with L-selenomethionine, a form the body can hold in reserve in its own proteins.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium (L-selenomethionine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e363%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 Vegetarian Tablet. Each bottle holds 60 vegetarian tablets, a 60-day supply at the label's serving. Other ingredients: Deep mined calcium phosphate, cellulose, vegetable stearate, silica, and magnesium stearate. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" It also states: \"Our tablets are processed with cellulose under the Sol-U-Tab® process assuring each tablet is completely solubilized within minutes of swallowing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Selenium 200 mcg works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelenium's real job: building selenoproteins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body builds selenium into 25 selenoproteins, according to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Selenium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH Office of Dietary Supplements selenium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e. Among them are the glutathione peroxidases, which help break down hydrogen peroxide and protect the fats in cell membranes from oxidation. Others turn thyroid hormone into its active form, and selenoprotein P is one of the two main selenoproteins in your blood. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22381456\/\"\u003eA 2012 review of selenium and human health in The Lancet\u003c\/a\u003e describes selenoproteins as having effects that range from antioxidant activity to the production of active thyroid hormone.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy L-selenomethionine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplements use selenomethionine, selenium yeast, sodium selenite or sodium selenate. Your body absorbs up to about 90% of the selenium from all of them, so the difference is what happens next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenomethionine is the main form of selenium in food, and the \"L\" means it matches what food contains. Your body can use it right away or tuck it into its own proteins in place of the amino acid methionine, then release it as those proteins turn over (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10867031\/\"\u003ea review of selenomethionine's metabolism\u003c\/a\u003e). That gives you a reserve instead of a quick pass-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8490010\/\"\u003ea 32-week trial in 33 young New Zealand women\u003c\/a\u003e with marginal selenium status, participants took 200 mcg of selenium a day as selenium yeast (selenomethionine), as selenate, or a placebo. Selenomethionine raised blood selenium more than selenate did, while both forms raised glutathione peroxidase activity in the blood about equally. Translation: both forms feed the enzymes, and selenomethionine also builds the stockpile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImmune support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour immune system needs selenium to work normally.† The Lancet review notes that low selenium status has been linked with poorer immune function. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11575678\/\"\u003ea 120-day study in 11 healthy men\u003c\/a\u003e, participants ate diets naturally high (297 mcg a day) or low (13 mcg a day) in selenium. In lab tests, lymphocytes (immune white blood cells) from the high-selenium group multiplied more by day 45 and stayed that way, while the low-selenium group's didn't rise until day 100. Blood antibody and complement levels didn't change. It's a clue about how selenium works, not a promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThyroid hormone metabolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour thyroid holds more selenium for its size than any other organ. It mostly makes T4, the less active form of thyroid hormone, and selenium-containing enzymes convert it into T3, the active form your cells respond to. Selenium enzymes also help shield the thyroid from the hydrogen peroxide it produces while making hormone.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidly, more selenium doesn't mean more thyroid hormone. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18565425\/\"\u003ea 48-week trial in 42 healthy men\u003c\/a\u003e who already got enough selenium, 300 mcg a day as selenium yeast left thyroid hormone levels unchanged compared with placebo. Selenium supports normal thyroid hormone metabolism.† It isn't a thyroid stimulant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the research does and doesn't show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore isn't automatically better. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20181815\/\"\u003ea 12-week trial in 119 healthy UK adults aged 50 to 64\u003c\/a\u003e, whose usual diet supplied about 55 mcg a day, selenium yeast at 50, 100 or 200 mcg raised blood selenium in step with the dose (from about 96 to 177 ng\/mL at 200 mcg). Selenoprotein P, a marker of whether the body's needs are covered, topped out with about 50 mcg extra a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 Lancet review calls the link between selenium status and health U-shaped: extra selenium may help people whose status is low, while people whose status is already adequate to high could be affected adversely and shouldn't add more. This tablet is for filling a gap, not for stacking on a selenium-rich diet. If you eat Brazil nuts most days, you probably don't need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Selenium 200 mcg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label's directions: \"One tablet daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne tablet is the whole serving; don't take more unless your practitioner says so.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd up your selenium. The U.S. upper limit for adults is 400 mcg a day from all sources, food included. A single Brazil nut can carry 68 to 91 mcg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigns of too much selenium over time include a garlic odor on the breath, a metallic taste, and hair loss or brittle nails. If you notice them, stop and talk with your practitioner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an adult serving. Keep it out of reach of children: 200 mcg is more than the upper limit for kids 8 and under (150 mcg at ages 4 to 8, lower for younger children).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test. We test every incoming lot, including the L-selenomethionine in this tablet, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each production lot of this selenium gets its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA with globally sourced ingredients, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our UL-certified cGMP facility sits right in it. The people who formulate, make and test this selenium work under one roof, and the owners, who have run the company since 2017, work in the same building. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much selenium is in each tablet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tablet has 200 mcg of selenium as L-selenomethionine, which is 363% of the Daily Value. The Daily Value for selenium is 55 mcg, the same as the adult RDA. The label's serving is one tablet a day, so a 60-tablet bottle lasts 60 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 200 mcg of selenium too much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's half the U.S. upper limit for adults of 400 mcg a day, but that limit counts every source. The average U.S. man gets about 132 mcg a day from food and the average woman about 94 mcg, so one tablet plus a typical diet lands at roughly 295 to 330 mcg. In 2023, the European Food Safety Authority set a more cautious adult upper limit of 255 mcg a day, one more reason to add things up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I take selenium with food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label doesn't say either way. Its direction is simply one tablet daily, so take it at the time you're least likely to forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to notice selenium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou probably won't feel it, since selenium works quietly inside enzymes. What changes is your selenium status: in the 12-week UK trial, blood selenium climbed for weeks and leveled off by about week 10. It's a daily habit, not a quick fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with one of your multivitamins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but count the selenium. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-multi-vitamin-60-capsules\"\u003eMen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e has 70 mcg per 2-capsule serving and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWomen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e has 50 mcg, both as L-selenomethionine. Add this tablet and you're at 250 to 270 mcg from supplements before any food, so ask your practitioner whether you need both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy L-selenomethionine instead of sodium selenite or selenate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's the main form of selenium in food and your body can hold it in reserve in its proteins. Your body absorbs all of these forms well, but in the 32-week trial above, selenomethionine raised blood selenium more than selenate at the same 200 mcg dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs selenium safe with medication or during pregnancy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first. Some medications can affect selenium levels, and pregnancy and nursing change how much you need (the RDA is 60 mcg during pregnancy and 70 mcg while nursing). Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/tools\/interaction-checker\"\u003esupplement interaction checker\u003c\/a\u003e can help you prepare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRayman MP. Selenium and human health. Lancet. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22381456\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchrauzer GN. Selenomethionine: a review of its nutritional significance, metabolism and toxicity. J Nutr. 2000. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10867031\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThomson CD et al. Long-term supplementation with selenate and selenomethionine: selenium and glutathione peroxidase (EC 1.11.1.9) in blood components of New Zealand women. Br J Nutr. 1993. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8490010\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHawkes WC et al. The effects of dietary selenium on the immune system in healthy men. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2001. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11575678\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHawkes WC et al. High-selenium yeast supplementation in free-living North American men: no effect on thyroid hormone metabolism or body composition. J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2008. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18565425\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHurst R et al. Establishing optimal selenium status: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20181815\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51134822842650,"sku":"015-M0754","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M0754REV00_ListingImage1.png?v=1759167291"},{"product_id":"my-prenatal-complete-nutrition","title":"My Prenatal With Methylfolate, Iron \u0026 DHA – Supports Mom \u0026 Baby | 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Prenatal is a prenatal multivitamin. Four capsules a day give 600 mcg DFE of folate as L-5-MTHF (methylfolate), 18 mg of iron as an amino acid chelate, 300 mg of omega-3 DHA from whole microalgae, 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 150 mcg of iodine. 60 capsules, a 15-day supply. It supports overall health for mom and baby.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's for women who are trying to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding. Every percentage on the label is figured against the Daily Values for pregnancy and lactation, so 18 mg of iron reads as 67% here instead of 100%. Same iron, a yardstick built for pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prenatal backs up your diet and prenatal care; it doesn't replace them. Bring the bottle to your next appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take My Prenatal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate, already in its active form.\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 mcg DFE as L-5-MTHF to help make DNA and support normal cell division, and pregnancy is a lot of cell division.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron for red blood cells.\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mg to help make hemoglobin, the oxygen carrier, while your body builds more blood.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDHA for baby's brain and eyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mg from microalgae to support normal brain and eye development.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIodine for thyroid hormones.\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 mcg for the thyroid hormones that guide a baby's normal brain and skeletal development.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D3, K2 and calcium for bones.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 IU of D3, 90 mcg of K2 and 250 mg of calcium to support normal bone health.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A (acetate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 mcg RAE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (as ascorbic acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D (as vegan cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e333%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin K (as menaquinone 7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolate (as L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, calcium L-5-MTHF ca)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 mcg DFE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e286%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e429%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholine (as choline bitartrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron (amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIodine (from potassium iodide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (as magnesium bisglycinate chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (as zinc bisglycinate chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Fatty Acids (from \u003cem\u003eSchizochytrium\u003c\/em\u003e spp. (Whole Microalgae))\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoron (as boron glycinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Daily Value not established for pregnant or lactating women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Capsules. \u003cstrong\u003eServings per container:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15. \u003cstrong\u003eOther ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rice protein, magnesium stearate. \u003cstrong\u003eLabel statements:\u003c\/strong\u003e the front label carries \"Gluten-Free\", \"Dairy-Free\", \"Soy-Free\" and \"Made in the USA\" icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow My Prenatal works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFolate as L-5-MTHF (methylfolate)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe folate recommendation rises from 400 to 600 mcg DFE a day in pregnancy (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Folate-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH folate fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). Folic acid, used to fortify flour, must be converted before your body can use it; L-5-MTHF is the main form already in your blood. In a 24-week trial in 144 healthy women aged 19 to 33, 416 mcg a day of this form raised red blood cell folate, a marker of longer-term status, more than 400 mcg of folic acid, the same amount molecule for molecule (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16825690\/\"\u003eLamers et al., 2006\u003c\/a\u003e). The limits: one trial, in women who weren't pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIron as an amino acid chelate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron is part of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in red blood cells. Pregnancy expands your red cell mass, so the iron recommendation climbs from 18 to 27 mg a day (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iron-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH iron fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).† NIH notes iron amino acid chelates might cause fewer stomach side effects than iron salts. In a 2023 review of randomized trials, pregnant women taking ferrous bisglycinate (iron bound to glycine) had modestly higher hemoglobin than with other iron supplements, with gut side effects reported at about a third the rate (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36728680\/\"\u003eFischer et al., 2023\u003c\/a\u003e). The authors want more trials, and our label doesn't name the amino acid, so read this as research on the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOmega-3 DHA from whole microalgae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDHA is an omega-3 fat concentrated in the brain and retina, and it builds up fastest during the third trimester.† Fish get their DHA from microalgae; this comes straight from the algae (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH omega-3 fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). In a 2-week study of 32 healthy adults, 600 mg a day of DHA from algal-oil capsules raised blood DHA as much as the same amount from cooked salmon (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18589030\/\"\u003eArterburn et al., 2008\u003c\/a\u003e). Candidly: that was algal oil, ours is whole microalgae, and 300 mg is half that dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3 and vitamin K2 (MK-7)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D helps you absorb calcium for normal bone health.† This is vegan D3. In a randomized trial that enrolled 494 pregnant women (350 finished), 2,000 IU a day made a blood level of 80 nmol\/L or more within a month of delivery about 1.5 times as likely as 400 IU did. The authors concluded 4,000 IU worked best, though on that measure it wasn't significantly different from 2,000 IU, and no adverse events were attributed to vitamin D (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21706518\/\"\u003eHollis et al., 2011\u003c\/a\u003e). Our 2,000 IU is half the 4,000 IU upper limit (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin D limits\u003c\/a\u003e). K2 as MK-7 helps activate osteocalcin, a vitamin K-dependent protein in bone (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminK-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin K fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIodine from potassium iodide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour thyroid uses iodine to make hormones that help guide a baby's brain and skeletal development.† The recommendation is 220 mcg a day in pregnancy and 290 mcg while breastfeeding, and the American Thyroid Association recommends a daily 150 mcg supplement as potassium iodide (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iodine-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH iodine fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). That's the exact amount and form here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCholine, with an honest note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCholine helps build cell membranes and makes acetylcholine, a nervous system messenger.† The adequate intake in pregnancy is 450 mg, and NIH estimates 90 to 95% of pregnant women fall short (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Choline-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH choline fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). My Prenatal has 55 mg, so most of it has to come from food: one large hard-boiled egg has about 147 mg. A 2025 systematic review found the evidence too limited to say whether extra choline in pregnancy improves a child's development (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40077755\/\"\u003eGould et al., 2025\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe supporting cast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB12 as methylcobalamin and biotin support normal energy metabolism.† Zinc and magnesium are bisglycinate chelates, and vitamin E is d-alpha tocopherol, the form that occurs in food. Vitamin A is 800 mcg RAE as acetate (preformed), under the 3,000 mcg pregnancy upper limit (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin A limits\u003c\/a\u003e). The label doesn't name the calcium source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take My Prenatal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel directions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Take 2 capsules morning and evening with food, as a dietary supplement.\" That's one 4-capsule serving a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking a separate calcium supplement? Take it at another time of day. NIH notes experts suggest spacing single calcium and iron supplements apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't add a second prenatal unless your practitioner says to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e My Prenatal contains iron. Keep it out of reach of children. The standard iron warning applies: accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test. We test every incoming lot for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each lot of My Prenatal gets its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 in the Willamette Valley, and our UL-certified cGMP facility keeps formulators, makers and testers under one roof. The owners work in the building too, and have run it since 2017, so the people who answer for this bottle are down the hall from the lab. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many capsules a day, and how long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour a day: 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening, with food. A 60-capsule bottle is 15 servings, so it lasts 15 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes methylfolate different from folic acid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethylfolate is already the form in your blood, so there's no conversion step. Public health advice is written for folic acid, so if your practitioner wants you on folic acid specifically, follow that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have enough choline and DHA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough choline on its own: 55 mg is 10% of the Daily Value, so add eggs, meat, fish or soybeans. DHA has no Daily Value; ask your practitioner whether 300 mg fits your diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with other Mt. Angel products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften, but check overlaps. Take \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate 250 mg\u003c\/a\u003e at a different time of day. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2 D3 + K2 drops\u003c\/a\u003e add 5,000 IU of D3 per serving, which puts you over the 4,000 IU upper limit with this prenatal, so combine them only on your practitioner's advice. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWomen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e isn't a prenatal: no iron, no DHA, and it contains ashwagandha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep taking it while breastfeeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossibly; that's your practitioner's call. The label's Daily Values are set for pregnant and lactating women, and the bottle says it supports overall health for mom and baby.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your practitioner or pharmacist first. NIH notes iron can interact with medications including levothyroxine and levodopa, and proton pump inhibitors can lower iron absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamers Y et al. Red blood cell folate concentrations increase more after supplementation with [6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolate than with folic acid in women of childbearing age. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16825690\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFischer JAJ et al. The effects of oral ferrous bisglycinate supplementation on hemoglobin and ferritin concentrations in adults and children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutr Rev. 2023. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36728680\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArterburn LM et al. Algal-oil capsules and cooked salmon: nutritionally equivalent sources of docosahexaenoic acid. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18589030\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollis BW et al. Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy: double-blind, randomized clinical trial of safety and effectiveness. J Bone Miner Res. 2011. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21706518\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGould JF et al. Choline During Pregnancy and Child Neurodevelopment: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies. Nutrients. 2025. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40077755\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51304304705818,"sku":"015-M0632","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M0632-REV00_NewItemBadge.png?v=1762901375"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/collections\/everyday-essentials.oembed","provider":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}