{"title":"Women's Supplements","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart with Women's Multi, which includes KSM-66 ashwagandha for energy and stress support, or Women's 50+ Multivitamin after 50.† Add Bones + K2 or Calcium Citrate for bone support, Fabulously Female for energy and stress, or NutriSilk for hair, skin and nails.† Expecting? My Prenatal has methylfolate, iron and DHA.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"water-away-bloating-fluid-support","title":"Water-Away – Herbal Fluid Balance Support | 60 Vegetarian Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-Away is an herbal fluid balance formula in 60 vegetarian tablets. Each one-tablet serving combines 120 mg uva ursi leaf 4:1 extract, 60 mg juniper berry 20:1 extract, 30 mg buchu leaf 4:1 extract, 30 mg black radish root, 30 mg parsley leaf, 20 mg asparagus root 5:1 extract and 33 mg potassium from potassium chloride, to support the body's normal fluid balance.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater-Away is for the days you feel puffy and heavy: the salty restaurant dinner, the long flight, the hot week, the stretch before your period. It puts six herbs, several with a long history of use for supporting urine flow, plus a little potassium, into one tablet you take before a meal.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the candid part. These herbs have a long traditional track record, and there's lab and animal research on how some of them work. Nobody has run a human trial on this exact formula, though, and human research on these herbs for fluid balance is thin. Below is what's known and what isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Water-Away\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNormal fluid balance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The whole formula is built around one job: supporting the way your body normally manages water.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrinary tract function.\u003c\/strong\u003e Uva ursi, juniper and buchu are classic herbs traditionally used to support normal urine flow and urinary tract health.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA small electrolyte assist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each tablet adds 33 mg of potassium, the electrolyte that manages fluid inside your cells. It's a supporting player, not a headliner.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for occasional puffy days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take it around the salty dinner, the travel day or the heat wave, when water weight and that bloated feeling tend to show up.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix herbs, one tablet.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's what \"Single Bottle Solution\" on the label means: one formula, not a shelf of single-herb bottles.†\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 63 mg potassium chloride - electrolytes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUva Ursi Leaf 4:1 Extract (\u003cem\u003eArctostaphylos uva ursi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniper Berry 20:1 Extract (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus communis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuchu Leaf 4:1 Extract (\u003cem\u003eAgathosma betulina\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Radish Root (\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParsley Leaf (\u003cem\u003ePetroselinum crispum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsparagus Root 5:1 Extract (\u003cem\u003eAsparagus cochinchinensis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 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 Tablet. The bottle holds 60 vegetarian tablets, so it contains 60 one-tablet servings. Other ingredients, as printed on the label: \"Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), organic rice extract, cellulose, and organic rice concentrate.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Water-Away works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kidneys run the water budget. They decide how much sodium, potassium and water to keep and how much to send out. Sodium mostly governs the fluid outside your cells and potassium the fluid inside them, as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Potassium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH fact sheet on potassium\u003c\/a\u003e explains. After a salty meal, your body hangs on to extra water to keep sodium in balance, which can leave you feeling puffy. Several of the herbs in Water-Away, led by uva ursi, juniper, buchu and parsley, are ones people have traditionally used to support normal urine flow.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUva ursi leaf (120 mg, 4:1 extract)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUva ursi is bearberry, a low evergreen shrub whose leaves have a long history in European herbal practice for urinary support. Its main compound is arbutin. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12162475\/\"\u003ea randomized crossover study in 16 healthy volunteers\u003c\/a\u003e, about 65% of the arbutin from a single dose of bearberry leaf extract came out in urine as hydroquinone compounds, peaking roughly 3.6 to 4.4 hours after the dose. That's how uva ursi's compounds reach the urinary tract. What the study didn't measure is fluid balance or how anyone felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJuniper berry (60 mg, 20:1 extract)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the same berry that flavors gin. Juniper has a long run in European herbal tradition for supporting urine flow, and this is a concentrated 20:1 extract. Straight talk: human trials on juniper and fluid balance are missing, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17804183\/\"\u003ea 2007 review of herbs studied for urine output\u003c\/a\u003e did not name juniper, uva ursi or buchu among its most promising plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuchu leaf (30 mg, 4:1 extract)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuchu is a South African shrub whose aromatic leaf oil also shows up in flavors and fragrances. It was a popular remedy in the United States in the 1800s. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35197854\/\"\u003eA 2022 review of buchu research\u003c\/a\u003e found the modern pharmacology work scarce, mostly cell and animal studies, and said health claims need randomized, placebo-controlled human trials. Buchu earns its spot through tradition, not clinical data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eParsley leaf (30 mg)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley's effect on urine output has been studied directly, though not in people. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11849841\/\"\u003ea rat study of parsley extract\u003c\/a\u003e, rats drinking a parsley seed extract made more urine over 24 hours. The researchers traced it to a slower sodium-potassium pump in the kidney: less sodium pulled back into the body, so more water follows it out. The 2007 review listed parsley among the more promising herbs while noting the number of studies is limited. Two honest caveats: those rats got seed extract, and our 30 mg is leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack radish root (30 mg) and asparagus root (20 mg, 5:1 extract)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack radish is a cruciferous root, a cousin of cabbage and broccoli. Its signature compounds are glucosinolates, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21640355\/\"\u003ea lab analysis of black radish supplements\u003c\/a\u003e identified six different ones. The asparagus root here is \u003cem\u003eAsparagus cochinchinensis\u003c\/em\u003e, Chinese asparagus, a long-standing herb in traditional Chinese practice. For both, human research on fluid balance is lacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePotassium (33 mg from potassium chloride)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium is the main electrolyte inside your cells and works opposite sodium. Honest math: 33 mg is less than 1% of the Daily Value. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Potassium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH adequate intake for potassium\u003c\/a\u003e is 2,600 mg a day for adult women and 3,400 mg for men, and foods like lentils, beans, potatoes, bananas and spinach are good sources. The potassium here rounds out the formula; it isn't a way to meet your daily needs.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Water-Away\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says: \"One to three tablets with a glass of water before a meal, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with one tablet lets you see how you do before moving up within the label's range. If you notice more bathroom trips, take it before breakfast or lunch rather than dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. That goes double if you take a prescription water pill, blood pressure medicine, or anything else that affects your fluid or potassium levels.\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 uva ursi to the potassium chloride, 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 Water-Away gets one, so the numbers on the label have paperwork behind them.\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 people in the Willamette Valley, where our formulators, makers and testers work under one roof in a UL-certified cGMP facility. 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 Water-Away tablets should I take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says one to three tablets with a glass of water before a meal. The Supplement Facts amounts are per tablet, so two tablets double every number in the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't give you a reliable timeline, because no one has studied this exact formula in people. In healthy volunteers, the breakdown products of uva ursi's arbutin peaked in urine about 3.6 to 4.4 hours after \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12162475\/\"\u003ea single dose of bearberry leaf extract\u003c\/a\u003e. That tells you how fast the body processes it, not how you'll feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Water-Away a water pill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a dietary supplement made to support normal fluid balance, not a drug.† If you've been prescribed a diuretic, keep taking it as directed and talk with your prescriber before adding Water-Away. Sudden, painful or lasting swelling is a reason to see your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do 4:1, 5:1 and 20:1 mean on the label?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're extract ratios: roughly how many parts of dried plant went into one part of extract. A 4:1 uva ursi extract started with about four parts leaf for every part of finished extract, and a 20:1 juniper extract with about twenty parts berry. Ratios tell you about concentration. They don't tell you the amount of any single compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Water-Away add much potassium to my day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot much. Each tablet adds 33 mg of potassium, less than 1% of the Daily Value, which is small next to food or a separate potassium supplement. If you take medicine that affects potassium or fluid, ask your healthcare practitioner first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Water-Away vegetarian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The label lists each serving as \"1 Vegetarian Tablet,\" and the bottle holds 60 vegetarian tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/single-bottle-solution-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-put-it-on-our-premium-bottles\"\u003eWhat \"Single Bottle Solution\" on our bottles means\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 raw materials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/why-choose-us\"\u003eWhy people choose Mt. Angel Vitamins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-magnesium-chelate-amino-acids\"\u003eGood Magnesium, our amino acid chelated magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/livr-support-liver-detox-cleanse\"\u003eLIV'R Support, our liver support formula with milk thistle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchindler G et al. Urinary excretion and metabolism of arbutin after oral administration of Arctostaphylos uvae ursi extract as film-coated tablets and aqueous solution in healthy humans. J Clin Pharmacol. 2002. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12162475\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWright CI et al. Herbal medicines as diuretics: a review of the scientific evidence. J Ethnopharmacol. 2007. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17804183\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrendler T et al. Buchu (Agathosma betulina and A. crenulata): Rightfully Forgotten or Underutilized? Front Pharmacol. 2022. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35197854\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKreydiyyeh SI et al. Diuretic effect and mechanism of action of parsley. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11849841\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdiage EN et al. Screening, identification and quantification of glucosinolates in black radish (Raphanus sativus L. niger) based dietary supplements using liquid chromatography coupled with a photodiode array and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr A. 2011. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21640355\/\"\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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Together, these three nutrients help maintain healthy bones and support normal calcium absorption.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice Bones is for adults who want the three bone basics in one bottle instead of three, which is the idea behind \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/single-bottle-solution-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-put-it-on-our-premium-bottles\"\u003ethe \"Single Bottle Solution\" printed on our labels\u003c\/a\u003e. It fits people in their 30s and 40s building habits for the decades ahead, and people over 50 who plan to keep hiking, lifting and carrying their own groceries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour skeleton isn't a finished project. Bone is broken down and rebuilt all the time, and it doubles as your body's calcium bank: more than 99% of the calcium in your body is stored in your bones and teeth, according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ethe NIH calcium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is. Keeping that bank funded is one simple, unglamorous part of adding life to your years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Nice Bones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies 1,200 mg of calcium, the main mineral in bones and teeth, to help maintain healthy bones.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds 600 mg of magnesium, a mineral your bones store and your body uses to build bone structure.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium from food and supplements.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal muscle and nerve function, two jobs calcium and magnesium share.†\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 D (ergocalciferol)\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\u003eCalcium (carbonate, citrate, aspartate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (oxide, citrate, aspartate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 3 vegetarian tablets. Servings per container: 20. Other ingredients: Cellulose, acacia, magnesium stearate, silica, and vegetable stearate. The label states: \"NO soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" It also says the tablets are processed with plant cellulose under the Sol-U-Tab® process \"assuring each tablet is completely solubilized within minutes of swallowing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Nice Bones works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalcium: 1,200 mg from three forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium is the main mineral in bone, locked into a hard crystal called hydroxyapatite. Your blood, muscles and nerves need it too, and your body keeps blood calcium steady partly by drawing on what's stored in bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy three forms? Calcium carbonate is 40% calcium by weight and calcium citrate is 21%, so carbonate helps fit 1,200 mg into three tablets. Carbonate absorbs best with a meal because it leans on stomach acid. Citrate leans on it less: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11329115\/\"\u003ea meta-analysis of 15 studies in 184 people\u003c\/a\u003e found absorption from calcium citrate was about 20% to 27% higher than from calcium carbonate, both on an empty stomach and with meals. Calcium aspartate is calcium bound to aspartic acid, an amino acid. The label doesn't list how much of the 1,200 mg comes from each form, so we won't put a single absorption number on the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the research shows, straight: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26420598\/\"\u003ea review of 59 randomized trials in adults over 50\u003c\/a\u003e found calcium supplements raised bone mineral density by 0.7% to 1.8%. The gain showed up in the first year and didn't keep growing after that, and calcium from food did about the same. So calcium is a building material, not a shortcut, and it works alongside protein, the rest of your diet and regular movement.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagnesium: 600 mg from three forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 50% to 60% of the magnesium in your body sits in your bones. Magnesium helps build bone structure, helps move calcium across cell membranes, and works in more than 300 enzyme systems, including the ones behind normal muscle and nerve function (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Magnesium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH magnesium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium oxide packs the most magnesium per gram of the three forms, which helps fit 600 mg into three tablets. Citrate and aspartate are magnesium bound to citric acid and aspartic acid, and small studies summarized by the NIH found those forms are absorbed more completely than oxide. As with calcium, the label doesn't list how much comes from each form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe research on magnesium and bone is earlier-stage than calcium's. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34666201\/\"\u003eA systematic review of studies in adults 60 and older\u003c\/a\u003e found higher magnesium intake was linked to higher bone mineral density at the hip. Those were observational studies with too little data to say anything about other parts of the skeleton, so read it as an association, not proof that a supplement builds bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D2: 25 mcg (1,000 IU)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D helps your gut absorb calcium and keeps blood calcium and phosphate at the levels bone needs to mineralize (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ethe NIH vitamin D fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).† You can see the effect in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12672710\/\"\u003ea study in middle-aged women\u003c\/a\u003e: calcium absorption from a 500 mg dose was 65% higher when their blood vitamin D averaged 86.5 nmol\/L than when it averaged 50 nmol\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice Bones uses vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), which comes from a non-animal source. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form your skin makes from sunlight. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18089691\/\"\u003ean 11-week trial in healthy adults aged 18 to 84\u003c\/a\u003e, 1,000 IU a day of D2 raised blood vitamin D just as much as 1,000 IU a day of D3. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003eA 2012 meta-analysis of head-to-head trials\u003c\/a\u003e found D3 raised levels more overall, but the edge showed up with large, infrequent doses; with daily dosing, the difference wasn't significant. The NIH still notes that most evidence favors D3 for raising blood levels and holding them longer. If you'd rather have D3, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-bone-imm\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine gives you 25 mcg of vitamin D3 in one drop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Nice Bones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directions: \"Three tablets daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical notes from the NIH fact sheets linked above:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit it up with meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your body absorbs calcium best in doses of 500 mg or less, and calcium carbonate absorbs best with food. One tablet with each of three meals keeps each dose at about 400 mg of calcium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount your food.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upper limit for total calcium from food and supplements is 2,500 mg a day for adults 19 to 50 and 2,000 mg a day from age 51. If you eat a lot of dairy or fortified foods, add it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnow the magnesium number.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upper limit for magnesium from supplements is 350 mg a day for adults, and Nice Bones gives you 600 mg at the full serving. More on that in the FAQ below.\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\u003e52 years and counting.\u003c\/strong\u003e We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. Bones aren't the only thing we plan to keep strong.\u003c\/li\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 Nice Bones has 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 Mt. Angel is a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley. Our UL-certified cGMP facility there keeps the formulators, the makers and the testers under one roof. We've been owner-run since 2017, and the owners work in the building too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much calcium, magnesium and vitamin D is in Nice Bones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 3-tablet serving has 1,200 mg of calcium (92% of the Daily Value), 600 mg of magnesium (142%) and 25 mcg, or 1,000 IU, of vitamin D2 (125%). Per tablet, that works out to about 400 mg of calcium and 200 mg of magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 600 mg of magnesium a lot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's on the high side: 142% of the Daily Value, and above the 350 mg a day upper limit the NIH lists for magnesium from supplements. The usual issue at higher amounts is loose stools, sometimes with nausea or cramping, and oxide is one of the forms most often linked to that. If it happens, or you already take magnesium, ask your healthcare practitioner what amount is right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy vitamin D2 instead of D3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice Bones uses D2 (ergocalciferol), which is made from a non-animal source. At 1,000 IU a day, D2 kept up with D3 in the trial above, though the NIH notes that most evidence favors D3. If you want D3, Everyday Liquid Sunshine is our D3 drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take Nice Bones with your other bone products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with a little math. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp\"\u003eBones + K2\u003c\/a\u003e adds 500 mg of calcium, 40 mg of magnesium and 25 mcg of vitamin D3 per 2-capsule serving, so check your calcium and magnesium totals against the upper limits above. The label on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bone-power-strontium\"\u003eStrontium Bone Power\u003c\/a\u003e says to take it 2 hours before or after calcium products, because it will interfere with calcium absorption. Check with your practitioner before stacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last, and when will I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottle is a 20-day supply at the label's serving of three tablets a day. You won't feel your bones change, and that's normal: bone turns over slowly, and the calcium trials above measured changes after a year or more. Think steady daily use, not quick results.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Nice Bones safe to take with medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner or pharmacist first. Calcium can get in the way of how some medications are absorbed, including certain antibiotics and thyroid hormone, so the timing between doses matters (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ethe NIH lists which medications\u003c\/a\u003e). The same goes if you're pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/single-bottle-solution-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-put-it-on-our-premium-bottles\"\u003eWhat \"Single Bottle Solution\" on our bottles means\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate, 250 mg of calcium per capsule on its own\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\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\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\u003cli\u003eGroenendijk I et al. Impact of magnesium on bone health in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Bone. 2022. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34666201\/\"\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. J Am Coll Nutr. 2003. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12672710\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolick MF et al. Vitamin D2 is as effective as vitamin D3 in maintaining circulating concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18089691\/\"\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. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\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":44364425920794,"sku":"015-A5004","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A5004_REV00_Necktag.png?v=1740400541"},{"product_id":"bone-power-strontium","title":"Bone Power Strontium 350 mg – Healthy Bone Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBone Power Strontium™ is a single-ingredient mineral supplement that gives you 350 mg of strontium, from strontium citrate, in each 2-capsule serving. A bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules (30 servings), taken as one capsule twice a day and kept 2 hours apart from calcium products. It's made to promote strong, healthy bones as one part of your bone routine.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBone is living tissue. Your body is always clearing out old bone and laying down fresh bone in its place, and that rebuilding job runs for your whole life. Bone Power Strontium is for adults who already cover the basics (calcium, vitamin D, protein, and some walking or lifting) and want to add one more mineral to the mix. Start in your 30s and 40s, because the habits you build now are the ones your 70s and 80s get to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging isn't optional. Getting old is. Strong bones are a big part of staying the person who still hikes, carries the groceries in one trip, and gets up off the floor without a second thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Bone Power Strontium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong, healthy bones.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's the statement printed on our label, and it's the whole job of this bottle.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mineral your bones already recognize.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your body handles strontium much like calcium and builds it into bone mineral right alongside it.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudied for its role in bone remodeling.\u003c\/strong\u003e In lab and animal research, strontium encourages the cells that build bone and slows the cells that clear old bone away.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits the routine you already have.\u003c\/strong\u003e One mineral with one job, added to a routine of calcium, vitamin D3, vitamin K2 and weight-bearing exercise.†\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\u003eStrontium (from strontium citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Daily Value Not Established. Serving size: 2 Vegetarian Capsules. Servings per container: 30. One active ingredient, no blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), magnesium trisilicate, magnesium stearate, and silica. The vegetable cellulose is the capsule shell itself. The label also states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Bone Power Strontium works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrontium, calcium's chemical cousin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrontium sits right below calcium on the periodic table, and your body handles the two in similar ways. Strontium competes with calcium for absorption in the gut, travels in the blood, and settles into the mineral crystals that make bone hard. In lab and small-animal studies it has a reputation for doing two things at once: encouraging osteoblasts, the cells that build bone, and holding back osteoclasts, the cells that break old bone down so it can be replaced, according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32395571\/\"\u003ea 2020 review of how strontium acts in bone\u003c\/a\u003e.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy strontium citrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrontium has to be bound to something to fit in a capsule. The large human trials used strontium ranelate, a compound that was approved as a prescription drug in Europe and Australia but not in the United States or Canada. Strontium citrate (strontium bound to citric acid) is a form sold over the counter as a dietary supplement. The 350 mg on our label is the strontium itself, not the weight of the whole citrate compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does citrate compare? In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22995463\/\"\u003ea small 8-week study in rats given strontium citrate or strontium ranelate\u003c\/a\u003e (19 female rats in all), both strontium groups ended up with far more strontium in their bones than the control group. The citrate group's levels were higher, but its doses also carried more strontium, and once the researchers adjusted for dose, the difference between the two forms was not significant. The same authors point out that the effects of strontium citrate on bone are still largely unknown. That's a rat study, not a human one, and we'd rather tell you that than round it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the research does and doesn't show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lab and small-animal evidence on bone cells is strong. In people, the large trials of the prescription form suggest that bone-building effect may not carry over, and the 2020 review's authors propose that strontium may work mainly by being built into the bone mineral itself (Marx 2020). Those trials also used a different compound than this one, so their results can't simply be transferred to a strontium citrate supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more wrinkle worth knowing. Strontium atoms are heavier than calcium atoms, so bone that contains strontium looks denser on a DXA bone scan than it is. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10677790\/\"\u003eA lab study of how strontium changes DXA readings\u003c\/a\u003e, using mixtures of calcium and strontium bone mineral, found the scan reads about 10% high for every 1% of the mineral's calcium swapped for strontium, and the correction was the same on every scanner model tested. So scan numbers taken while you use strontium need that context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the 2-hour gap from calcium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrontium and calcium compete for absorption. Our label puts it plainly: take it 2 hours before or after calcium products, \"as it will interfere with absorption of calcium.\" Research in healthy adults shows the other side of the same tug-of-war. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12075684\/\"\u003eA pooled analysis of strontium absorption in healthy adults\u003c\/a\u003e estimated that people absorb about 22% of the strontium they swallow on average (typically somewhere between 11% and 46%), and that absorption drops when calcium intake is very high and rises when it is very low. Spacing the two apart gives each one its own turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Bone Power Strontium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel directions: \"One capsule twice daily, as a dietary supplement. Should be taken 2 hours before or after calcium products, as it will interfere with absorption of calcium.\" Two capsules a day is one serving, so a bottle is a 30-day supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne easy rhythm: calcium with breakfast and dinner, one strontium capsule mid-morning and one at bedtime. Big calcium-rich meals are worth spacing out too, since very high calcium intake cuts into strontium absorption. Bone changes slowly, so this is a take-it-every-day habit, not something you'll feel next week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel warning: \"Not to be used by children or adolescents, as it can alter growing bones. If pregnant, considering pregnancy, or lactating, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.\" Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. If you get bone density scans, tell whoever orders them that you take strontium.\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 strontium citrate in this bottle 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 Bone Power Strontium we make 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 work under one roof in a UL-certified cGMP facility, and the owners work in the building too (owner-run since 2017), so the people who answer for every lot are just down the hall from it. 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 strontium is in Bone Power Strontium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 2-capsule serving has 350 mg of strontium from strontium citrate. That number is the strontium itself, not the whole citrate compound. There's no Daily Value for strontium, which is why the label shows an asterisk instead of a percentage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take it, and does it need food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake one capsule twice a day, 2 hours before or after any calcium products, as the label directs. The label doesn't call for food, so the timing around calcium is the part that matters. Mid-morning and bedtime are easy slots for most schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Nice Bones, Bones + K2 or Calcium Citrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, just not at the same time. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/nice-bones\"\u003eNice Bones calcium, magnesium and vitamin D tablets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp\"\u003eBones + K2 with marine-algae calcium, D3 and K2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate 250 mg capsules\u003c\/a\u003e all contain calcium, so keep them 2 hours apart from Bone Power Strontium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill strontium change a bone density scan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. Strontium is heavier than calcium, so bone that contains it reads denser on a DXA scan than it is. The lab study above put the overestimate at about 10% for every 1% of bone calcium replaced by strontium. Tell whoever orders your scan that you take strontium so they can read the numbers in context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou probably won't feel anything, and that's normal. Bone remodels slowly, over months and years, so think of strontium as a long-term habit, not a quick fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs strontium citrate the same as prescription strontium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The prescription form used in the large trials is strontium ranelate, a different compound that isn't approved in the United States. Strontium citrate is a dietary supplement form, and results from ranelate can't be assumed to apply to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe with my medications?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first if you take any medication, have a medical condition, or are pregnant, considering pregnancy, or nursing. Bone Power Strontium is not for children or adolescents, per the label warning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2, vitamin D3 + K2 drops\u003c\/a\u003e, which list no calcium on their Supplement Facts, so the label's calcium spacing doesn't apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarx D et al. A review of the latest insights into the mechanism of action of strontium in bone. Bone Reports. 2020. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32395571\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWohl GR et al. Accumulation of bone strontium measured by in vivo XRF in rats supplemented with strontium citrate and strontium ranelate. Bone. 2013. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22995463\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNielsen SP et al. Influence of strontium on bone mineral density and bone mineral content measurements by dual X-ray absorptiometry. Journal of Clinical Densitometry. 1999. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10677790\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApostoaei AI. Absorption of strontium from the gastrointestinal tract into plasma in healthy human adults. Health Physics. 2002. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12075684\/\"\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":44364424544538,"sku":"015-A5007","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A5007_REV00_Necktag.png?v=1747256467"},{"product_id":"bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp","title":"Bones + K2 with Aquamin Calcium – Healthy Bone Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBones + K2 is a daily bone-support formula in 60 vegetarian capsules, a 30-day supply. Each two-capsule serving gives you 500 mg of calcium and 40 mg of magnesium from Aquamin™ red algae minerals, plus 25 mcg of vitamin D3, 120 mcg of vitamin K2 as MK-7, 2 mg of manganese and 3 mg of boron, nutrients that work together to support healthy bones.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour skeleton is not a finished product. Bone is living tissue your body constantly breaks down and rebuilds, and that takes a steady supply of calcium, vitamin D and a few lesser-known helpers. Bones + K2 puts them in one bottle, with calcium from red seaweed. It's for people in their 30s and 40s building habits for the decades ahead, and for people past 50 who plan to stay strong and hard to keep up with. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Bones + K2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium is the main mineral in bone, and each serving supplies 500 mg of it, plus 40 mg of magnesium, to support bone structure.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin D3 helps your gut absorb calcium and supports normal bone mineralization.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin K2 (MK-7) helps activate osteocalcin, a bone protein that binds calcium, to support healthy bone.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese supports normal bone formation, and boron may support calcium and vitamin D metabolism.†\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 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 K (K2, Menaquinone MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (Calcium Carbonate, from Aquamin™ Marine Minerals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (Magnesium Carbonate, from Aquamin™ Marine Minerals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese (Manganese 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\u003eBoron (Boron Citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 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: 2 vegetarian capsules. Servings per container: 30. Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose (from capsule shell), Organic Rice Extract, Organic Rice Concentrate, and Cellulose. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" It also notes that Aquamin™ Sea Minerals are \"a unique form of calcium from red algae (seaweed), \u003cem\u003eLithothamnion\u003c\/em\u003e species.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Bones + K2 works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquamin™: calcium and magnesium from red seaweed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquamin comes from \u003cem\u003eLithothamnion\u003c\/em\u003e, a red seaweed that builds a hard, chalky structure out of minerals it pulls from seawater. The label lists calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate because chemically, that's what they are. What's different is the source: a vegetarian calcium that brings magnesium along. Calcium carbonate absorbs best with a meal, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH calcium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e notes that absorption from supplements is highest at 500 mg or less at a time. One serving is exactly 500 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24453130\/\"\u003ea two-year trial in 300 postmenopausal women\u003c\/a\u003e, 800 mg a day of calcium from a marine-derived multi-mineral made no difference to bone mineral density compared with placebo, but markers of bone turnover (how fast old bone is broken down and replaced) fell more by 12 months, which the researchers read as a more favorable bone profile. A modest result, from more calcium than one serving here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 50% to 60% of your body's magnesium sits in bone, per the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Magnesium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH magnesium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e. At 40 mg (9% DV), it plays a supporting role here. For more, \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\u003eVitamin D3: helps you absorb the calcium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D helps your gut absorb calcium and keeps blood calcium and phosphate where they need to be for normal bone mineralization.† This formula uses D3 (cholecalciferol), and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin D fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e says most evidence shows D3 raises blood vitamin D levels further, and keeps them up longer, than D2. The 25 mcg here equals 1,000 IU, a quarter of the adult upper limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin K2 as MK-7: puts calcium-binding protein to work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the part most people skip. Bone makes a protein called osteocalcin that binds calcium, and it only works after vitamin K switches it on through a chemical step called carboxylation, as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminK-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin K fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e explains.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy MK-7? It's the longer-lasting form of K2. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23140417\/\"\u003ea study comparing MK-4 and MK-7 in healthy women\u003c\/a\u003e, a single MK-7 dose peaked in blood at about 6 hours and was still detectable at 48, while the same dose of MK-4 never showed up in blood. 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 at doses around the recommended daily intake increased the share of osteocalcin in its active form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat about bone density? The evidence is mixed. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23525894\/\"\u003ea three-year trial in 244 healthy postmenopausal women\u003c\/a\u003e, 180 mcg a day of MK-7 improved vitamin K status, and that group lost less bone mineral density with age at the lower spine and femoral neck (not the total hip) than the placebo group. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19937427\/\"\u003eone-year trial in 334 healthy women in early menopause\u003c\/a\u003e using 360 mcg a day activated more osteocalcin but found no difference in bone density loss. MK-7 did its biochemical job in both; whether that shows up on a bone scan may depend on study length and who's taking part. This formula has 120 mcg (100% DV), less than either trial used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManganese and boron: the supporting cast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManganese helps enzymes involved in bone formation, and 25% to 40% of your body's manganese is stored in bone, per the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Manganese-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH manganese fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e.† The 2 mg here is well under the 11 mg adult upper limit. Boron, candidly, isn't even classified as an essential nutrient, but the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Boron-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH boron fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e says it might play a role in calcium metabolism, bone formation and vitamin D use. The 3 mg here is well under the 20 mg adult upper limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Bones + K2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says: \"Two capsules daily, as a dietary supplement.\" Take them with a meal: calcium carbonate absorbs best with food, and vitamins D and K are fat-soluble, so a meal with some fat helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. That goes double if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin, because vitamin K affects how it works.\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 Aquamin 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 Bones + K2 has one, documenting what our testing found.\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 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 since 1974. That's 52 years of making supplements, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I take Bones + K2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake two capsules a day, as the label directs, ideally with a meal that has some fat in it. One bottle is a 30-day supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 500 mg of calcium enough?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't meant to be your whole day. 500 mg is 38% of the Daily Value, and adults need 1,000 to 1,200 mg a day from food and supplements combined, so your plate covers the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably never in a way you can feel, and that's normal. Bone renews slowly, and the bone density trials above ran one to three years and measured bone scans and blood markers, not how people felt. Think of it like brushing your teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with a Mt. Angel multivitamin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eWomen's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eMen's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e each add 25 mcg of vitamin D3, 80 mcg of K2 and 2 mg of manganese. Combined with Bones + K2, that's 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D and 4 mg of manganese a day, under the adult upper limits of 100 mcg and 11 mg. Vitamin K has no set upper limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 or Bone Power Strontium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot casually. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2\u003c\/a\u003e has 125 mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D3 per serving, so together you'd get 150 mcg (6,000 IU) a day, above the 100 mcg adult upper limit. Combine them only on your practitioner's advice. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bone-power-strontium\"\u003eBone Power Strontium\u003c\/a\u003e label says to take it 2 hours before or after calcium products, so keep them 2 hours apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Bones + K2 different from Nice Bones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/nice-bones\"\u003eNice Bones\u003c\/a\u003e gives more calcium and magnesium (1,200 mg and 600 mg) plus 25 mcg of vitamin D2 in three tablets, with no vitamin K. Bones + K2 uses seaweed calcium and vitamin D3, and adds vitamin K2, manganese and boron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Bones + K2 safe with medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first, especially if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin, since the NIH advises keeping vitamin K intake consistent on those drugs. Calcium carbonate can also reduce absorption of some medications, such as levothyroxine, so ask about spacing them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/single-bottle-solution-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-put-it-on-our-premium-bottles\"\u003eWhat \"Single Bottle Solution\" on the side of the bottle means\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 raw materials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlevin MM et al. Supplementation with calcium and short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides affects markers of bone turnover but not bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. J Nutr. 2014. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24453130\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSato T et al. Comparison of menaquinone-4 and menaquinone-7 bioavailability in healthy women. Nutr J. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23140417\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\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\u003eKnapen MH et al. Three-year low-dose menaquinone-7 supplementation helps decrease bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women. Osteoporos Int. 2013. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23525894\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmaus N et al. Vitamin K2 supplementation does not influence bone loss in early menopausal women: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Osteoporos Int. 2010. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19937427\/\"\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":44364424282394,"sku":"015-M5010","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M5010_REV03_Necktag.png?v=1744037575"},{"product_id":"nutrisilk-hair-skin-nail-support","title":"NutriSilk – Hair, Skin \u0026 Nail Support With Biotin \u0026 Collagen | 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutriSilk is a hair, skin and nail supplement in capsule form. Each 2-capsule serving provides 5,000 mcg of biotin, 15 mg of zinc (citrate), 1 mg of copper, 35 mcg of selenium, four B vitamins including 250 mg of niacinamide, and a 750 mg blend of gelatin, hyaluronic acid and chicken collagen. One 60-capsule bottle is a 30-day supply. NutriSilk supports strong hair and nails and healthy skin.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutriSilk is for people who want their hair, skin and nails to keep pace with the rest of their routine. Collagen gives skin its structure, hyaluronic acid helps it hold water, and hair and nails are made of keratin, a protein your body builds from what you eat. It's an easy habit to start in your 30s and 40s, rather than something to save for later. Below is every amount on the label, what each ingredient does, and an honest read on where the research is strong and where it's thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take NutriSilk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo support strong hair and nails and healthy skin, with 5,000 mcg of biotin in every serving.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor zinc and copper, two minerals the body uses to build proteins and connective tissue.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor collagen and hyaluronic acid, two things your skin is made of, together in one 750 mg blend.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor four B vitamins (riboflavin, niacinamide, B6 and pantothenic acid) that help turn food into energy.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor selenium, which your body builds into its own antioxidant enzymes.†\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\u003eRiboflavin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e769%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mg NE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,562%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (from pyridoxine HCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,176%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16,666%\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\u003eZinc (citrate)\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper\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\u003eProprietary Blend: Gelatin (kosher), Hyaluronic Acid, and Collagen (from Chicken)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 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: Talc, Silica, and Magnesium Stearate (Vegetable Source). The label states: \"NO soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow NutriSilk works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBiotin (5,000 mcg)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiotin is vitamin B7. Your body uses it as a helper for enzymes that process fats, carbohydrates and amino acids.† No upper limit has been set for biotin, because the Food and Nutrition Board found no evidence that it's toxic at high intakes (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Biotin-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH biotin fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the candid part. That same NIH fact sheet says biotin's reputation for hair, skin and nails rests, at best, on a few case reports and small studies, and the nail studies didn't report whether people were low in biotin to begin with. So think of biotin as covering a nutrient your body uses every day, not as a guarantee about your hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollagen and hyaluronic acid (750 mg blend)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollagen is the main structural protein in skin, and gelatin is collagen that has been cooked down. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule your skin uses to hold on to water. NutriSilk's blend combines gelatin (kosher), hyaluronic acid and collagen from chicken, 750 mg in all.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the research shows: a 2023 systematic review pooled 26 randomized trials with 1,721 participants and found that hydrolyzed collagen improved skin hydration and elasticity compared with placebo. The authors also found bias in several of those trials and called for larger studies (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37432180\/\"\u003ePu 2023\u003c\/a\u003e). For hyaluronic acid, a 12-week trial in 150 healthy adults found that 120 mg a day of oral sodium hyaluronate improved skin hydration and elasticity compared with placebo, with smaller effects at 60 mg a day. Six of its seven authors work for a company that makes hyaluronic acid (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/41422283\/\"\u003eDolečková 2025\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it doesn't show: the label lists the blend as one 750 mg total without breaking out each ingredient, and the collagen trials used hydrolyzed collagen. So we can't tell you NutriSilk matches the doses in those studies. Think of the blend as a supporting cast for the vitamins and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZinc (citrate), copper and selenium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc helps hundreds of enzymes do their jobs, including the ones that build proteins and copy DNA when cells divide.† Copper is a helper for enzymes involved in making connective tissue (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Copper-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH copper fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).† NutriSilk uses zinc citrate. In a small randomized crossover study, 15 healthy adults given 10 mg of zinc without food absorbed about 61% of it from zinc citrate, about the same as from zinc gluconate, and about 50% from zinc oxide (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24259556\/\"\u003eWegmüller 2014\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc and copper are linked. Taking 50 mg or more of zinc a day for weeks can interfere with copper absorption (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Zinc-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH zinc fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). NutriSilk pairs 15 mg of zinc with 1 mg of copper, and that zinc sits well under the 40 mg daily upper limit for adults. Selenium (35 mcg, 63% DV) gets built into selenoproteins, including the glutathione peroxidase enzymes that are part of your body's own antioxidant system (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Selenium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH selenium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNiacinamide, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and pantothenic acid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four B vitamins help your cells turn food into usable energy.† Niacinamide is the form of vitamin B3 that doesn't cause the hot, red \"niacin flush\" that nicotinic acid can (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Niacin-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH niacin fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). Vitamin B6, here as pyridoxine HCl, takes part in more than 100 enzyme reactions, most of them involved in processing protein, the raw material for keratin and collagen.† Pantothenic acid comes as d-calcium pantothenate, the most common supplement form, and your cells use it to make coenzyme A, which is central to burning fats and carbohydrates for fuel.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take NutriSilk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directions: \"Take two capsules per day, as a dietary supplement.\" That's one serving, so a 60-capsule bottle lasts 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe label doesn't say whether to take it with food. Pairing it with the same meal every day is the easiest way to remember it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 10 mg of riboflavin can turn your urine bright yellow. Riboflavin is a yellow vitamin, and your body passes what it doesn't use in urine (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH riboflavin fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutriSilk is not vegetarian. The blend contains gelatin and collagen from chicken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiotin can throw off some lab tests. In a small study, six healthy adults taking 10 mg of biotin a day for a week saw interference in 9 of 23 biotin-based tests (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28973622\/\"\u003eLi 2017\u003c\/a\u003e). NutriSilk has 5 mg per serving, so tell your practitioner and the lab you take it before any blood work.\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 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\/nutrisilk-hair-skin-nail-support\"\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 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 NutriSilk 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 long does it take to notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it about three months of daily use before you judge. Hair and nails grow slowly, and the hyaluronic acid trial above ran for 12 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take NutriSilk with my multivitamin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but check the totals first. If you take a daily multi such as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWomen's Multi with KSM-66 ashwagandha\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-multi-vitamin-60-capsules\"\u003eMen's Multi daily multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e, add up the zinc, niacin and vitamin B6 across both labels, and ask your practitioner if the combined amounts are right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are some of the Daily Values so high?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause some Daily Values are tiny. Biotin's DV is 30 mcg, so 5,000 mcg reads as 16,666%, and no upper limit has been set for biotin. The 20 mg of vitamin B6 is well under the 100 mg adult upper limit the NIH lists (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB6-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin B6 fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). The 250 mg of niacinamide is above the 35 mg upper limit the NIH lists for supplemental niacin. That limit was set based on the flushing nicotinic acid causes and applies to both forms, though niacinamide itself doesn't cause flushing. If you take other niacin products, or have questions about your total, ask your practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to stop NutriSilk before blood work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your practitioner, and tell the lab you take biotin. Biotin can interfere with some common lab tests, so your practitioner may want you to pause it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I take vitamin C with NutriSilk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a sensible pairing. Your body needs vitamin C to make collagen (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-Consumer\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin C fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e), and NutriSilk contains none, so a vitamin C supplement such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-c-buffered-vitamin-c\"\u003eGood C buffered vitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e covers that side.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs NutriSilk safe with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first, and bring the bottle so they can see every ingredient and amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/reviews\/lab-testing\/nutrisilk-hair-skin-nail-support\"\u003eNutriSilk certificates of analysis, lot by lot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/reviews\/lab-testing\"\u003eCertificates of analysis for other Mt. Angel Vitamins products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePu SY et al. Effects of Oral Collagen for Skin Anti-Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients. 2023. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37432180\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolečková I et al. Oral sodium hyaluronate improves skin hydration, barrier function and signs of aging: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 150 healthy adults. Sci Rep. 2025. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/41422283\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\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\n\u003cli\u003eLi D et al. Association of Biotin Ingestion With Performance of Hormone and Nonhormone Assays in Healthy Adults. JAMA. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28973622\/\"\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":44364424184090,"sku":"015-M1007","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M1007REV05_ListingImage1.png?v=1770229271"},{"product_id":"fabulously-female-vital-energy-wom","title":"Fabulously Female – Women's Energy \u0026 Stress Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabulously Female is a daily formula for women with 300 mg of KSM-66® ashwagandha extract, 500 mg of L-arginine and an 840 mg blend of horny goat weed, catuaba, muira puama, American ginseng, damiana and ginkgo leaf extract in every two-capsule serving. One bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules, a 30-day supply. It supports a healthy response to everyday stress and steady energy, alongside herbs traditionally used for desire and vitality.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for women who are busy in every direction at once and want their energy, their stress response and their interest in the fun parts of life to keep up. It makes sense to start in your 30s and 40s, when work, kids, parents and workouts all want a piece of you, because the habits you build now are the ones you'll live on in your 70s and 80s. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is. And there's no caffeine on the label, so this isn't a jolt-and-crash product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Fabulously Female\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports a healthy response to everyday stress.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, an herb that helps the body handle stress, and in placebo-controlled trials it has lowered cortisol, the body's main stress hormone.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports stamina and day-to-day energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a 12-week trial in healthy, active adults, KSM-66 at twice this amount raised a standard measure of aerobic fitness more than placebo did.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvides L-arginine for nitric oxide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your body uses L-arginine to make nitric oxide, a messenger that helps blood vessels widen and supports normal blood flow.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbs traditionally used for desire and vitality.\u003c\/strong\u003e Horny goat weed, catuaba, muira puama and damiana have long histories in traditional herbal practice as tonics for desire and vigor, and ginkgo leaf for healthy circulation.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003eL-Arginine\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithania somnifera Extract (from KSM-66® Ashwagandha)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e* (Daily Value not established)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary Blend: Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium sagittatum, standardized to 10% icariin), Catuaba Bark (Erythroxylum catuaba), Muira Puama Bark 4:1 Extract (Ptychopetalum olacoides), American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), Damiana Leaf 4:1 Extract (Turnera diffusa), and Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract (standardized to 24% ginkgoflavonglycosides and 6% terpene lactones)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e840 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 2 vegetarian capsules, with 30 servings per container. Other ingredients, exactly as printed: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), cellulose, magnesium trisilicate, silica, and magnesium stearate. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Fabulously Female works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKSM-66® ashwagandha extract, 300 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a small shrub and a staple of Ayurveda, India's traditional system of medicine. Why KSM-66? It has its own published human trials. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26730141\/\"\u003ea 12-week KSM-66 trial in 49 healthy, active adults\u003c\/a\u003e, researchers describe it as a full-spectrum root extract standardized to 5% withanolides and made with a water-based process, without alcohol or chemical solvents. Our label doesn't print a withanolide percentage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the research shows.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40746175\/\"\u003eA 2025 pooled analysis of randomized controlled ashwagandha trials\u003c\/a\u003e (488 people, all at 250 mg a day or more) found cortisol dropped by about 1.16 µg\/dL on average. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/41824889\/\"\u003ea 60-day trial in 126 healthy adults with moderate perceived stress\u003c\/a\u003e, 300 mg once a day of a different, slow-release extract lowered stress scores more than placebo did; that study's lead authors work for supplement ingredient companies. And in the KSM-66 trial above, VO2 max, a standard measure of aerobic fitness, rose about three times as much as with placebo by week 12 (5.67 vs 1.86).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it doesn't show.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pooled analysis found no significant change in how stressed people said they felt, even though cortisol came down, so the picture is real but mixed. The fitness trial used 600 mg a day, twice the amount here. You'll also see ashwagandha discussed for women's intimate wellness, and that research also used 600 mg a day, so we don't borrow it for this formula. Ashwagandha isn't a hormone, either: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/41740946\/\"\u003ea 2026 analysis of 23 placebo-controlled trials\u003c\/a\u003e found it didn't change estradiol in women or men, or testosterone in women, though it nudged the thyroid hormone T4 up slightly. Nobody has run a trial on Fabulously Female itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eL-Arginine, 500 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-arginine is an amino acid you get from the protein in your diet, and your body makes some too. It's the raw material for nitric oxide, a signaling molecule that tells blood vessels to widen so more blood flows where it's needed (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32370176\/\"\u003ea systematic review and meta-analysis of arginine studies\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it doesn't show.\u003c\/strong\u003e Five hundred mg is a supporting role. In that review, the protocols linked to better aerobic performance used 1.5 to 2 grams a day for 4 to 7 weeks, and nearly all of the 394 people studied were men. Think of it as a building block, not a performance dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 840 mg herbal blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label lists the six herbs as an 840 mg proprietary blend, so it gives the total, not each herb's amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorny goat weed, standardized to 10% icariin.\u003c\/strong\u003e A leafy plant from traditional Chinese herbalism. Icariin is its signature compound, and \"standardized\" means each lot is made to that level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatuaba bark.\u003c\/strong\u003e A Brazilian tree bark used traditionally as a tonic for vitality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuira puama bark 4:1 extract.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Amazonian shrub traditionally used for desire and vigor. \"4:1\" means about 4 parts bark are concentrated into 1 part extract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican ginseng.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ginseng native to eastern North America, traditionally used for energy and stamina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamiana leaf 4:1 extract.\u003c\/strong\u003e A flowering shrub from Mexico and Central America, long used in traditional practice for desire and mood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGinkgo biloba leaf extract.\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally used for healthy circulation, and standardized to 24% ginkgoflavonglycosides and 6% terpene lactones, its two main compound families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the research does and doesn't show.\u003c\/strong\u003e These herbs earn their place on tradition. Human research on them for women's desire is thin, mostly small studies of multi-ingredient products plus lab and animal work, and none of it tested this blend at these amounts. Better you hear that from us now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Fabulously Female\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel directions: \"Take two capsules per day as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe label doesn't set a time of day or mention food, so both capsules together or one at breakfast and one at dinner both follow the directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it two to three bottles. The individual ashwagandha trials above measured their results at 8 to 12 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel warning: \"Not recommended while pregnant or lactating unless directed by healthcare practitioner.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. That goes double for thyroid medication, since ashwagandha can nudge T4 up, and for blood thinners or blood pressure medication, since ginkgo and L-arginine both work around circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 KSM-66 and all six herbs 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 Fabulously Female gets one.\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 UL-certified cGMP facility keeps the formulators, the makers and the testers under one roof, and the owners work in the building too (they've run the place 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\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much ashwagandha is in Fabulously Female?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach two-capsule serving has 300 mg of KSM-66® ashwagandha extract, plus 500 mg of L-arginine and an 840 mg herbal blend. A bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules, or 30 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take it, and with food or without?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny time of day works, because the label simply says two capsules per day and doesn't specify food. Take it the way that sits well with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan on 8 to 12 weeks of daily use. That's when the individual ashwagandha trials above measured their results.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Fabulously Female contain hormones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, there are no hormones on the label. Ashwagandha is an herb, and in a 2026 analysis of 23 trials it didn't change estradiol or testosterone levels in women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Women's Multi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as you count the ashwagandha. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWomen's Multi\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eWomen's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e each have 300 mg of KSM-66 per serving, so either one plus Fabulously Female gives you 600 mg a day, the amount used in the KSM-66 fitness trial above. If you take medication, run it by your practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe with medication or during pregnancy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck with your healthcare practitioner first. The label says it's not recommended while pregnant or lactating unless a practitioner directs it, and thyroid, blood-thinning and blood pressure medications are worth mentioning in that conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-multi-cap-60ct\"\u003eWomen's Multi, a daily multivitamin with 300 mg of KSM-66\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eWomen's 50+ Multivitamin, the daily multi for women over 50\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/cortiresponse-stress-mood-support\"\u003eCortiResponse, our stress and mood formula with ashwagandha and L-theanine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/maximum-male-vital-energy\"\u003eMaximum Male, the men's formula pairing KSM-66 with tribulus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\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\u003eThanawala S et al. Efficacy and safety of Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release (AshwaSR) capsules in healthy adult, stressed subjects: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, 3-arm clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2026. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/41824889\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoudhary B et al. Efficacy of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera [L.] Dunal) in improving cardiorespiratory endurance in healthy athletic adults. Ayu. 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26730141\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFornalik M et al. Hormonal Modulation with Withania somnifera: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized-controlled Trials. Planta Med. 2026. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/41740946\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViribay A et al. Effects of Arginine Supplementation on Athletic Performance Based on Energy Metabolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients. 2020. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32370176\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\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 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. 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":44364423954714,"sku":"015-M4001","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M4001_REV02_Listing_Image_1.png?v=1738258502"},{"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":"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":"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\/womens-supplements.oembed","provider":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}