Nutrient Essentials

Micronutrient deficiencies are rampant in our modern diets and contribute to disease as we age.  We all need to be proactive, take charge of our health, and make sure we get everything our bodies need for optimal health. 

However, there has been much debate over whether synthetic nutrients provide the same benefits as natural nutrients. And the answer is clear. It is just not possible to get the benefits of naturally-occurring vitamins in synthetic form.

Some sources even suggest synthetic nutrients may be dangerous.

That's why Nutrient Essentials is sourced from only the best whole-food ingredients, using the active forms of vitamins, and optimized for bioavailability and maximum effect.

With Nutrient Essentials You Get:

• 16 Whole-food Organic Fruit and Vegetable Concentrates give you everything you need for happy, healthy cells with maximum bioavailability.

• Powerful Doses of Vitamins and Minerals: We give you biologically relevant doses you won’t find in other multivitamins for maximum health impact.

• Complete Liver Detox Support: All the vitamins in the world won’t help you if you are full of toxins. Help your body take out the garbage so you can can perform at your best.

• Incredible Antioxidant Profile: Complete Multi Includes some of the most powerful antioxidants in the world to help fight free-radicals, aging, and protect your body.

• Includes CoQ10which is essential for your mitochondria to maximize energy production, giving you vitality and focus all day long.

• Vitamin K2 AND Vitamin D: The dynamic duo when it comes to cardiovascular and bone health. And you get one of the highest doses of any multivitamin around.

• Designed for Maximum Absorption and Bioavailability: By sourcing in real plants, and using bioactive versions of important vitamins like methyl-folate, you can relax, confident that you’re getting real nutrition instead of just expensive powders.

INGREDIENTS

Vitamin A (as mixed carotenoids) 8,000 I.U, 160%
A powerful fat-soluble antioxidant in the family of carotenoids that is critical for eye, skin, and neurological health. 

Thiamine HCI (Vitamin B-1) 80 mg, 5333%
All of the B-vitamins play a role in metabolism, helping to turn food into energy. In addition to processing carbs and sugars, it also supports nervous system function and protects the immune system from the effects of stress. 

Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 60 mg, 3530%
B-2 is involved in digesting all the macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats, and protein. It also plays an important role in body growth and red blood cell production. 

Niacin (Vitamin B-3) 40 mg, 200%
Niacin is important for every cell, supporting cellular energy production. It is also a critical vitamin for optimal nervous system, skin, and digestive system health. 

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) 120 mg, 1200%
In addition to breaking down fats and carbohydrates for energy, B-5 is an important nutrient for cellular growth and hormone production. It is known to speed up wound healing and is especially important for growing bodies.  

CoQ10 40 mg **
This is one of the most important molecules in your body. It is involved with dozens of important processes essential for health – from digestion and nutrient absorption to blood sugar and aging. It plays a central role in all metabolism and is thus a powerful aid in maintaining energy levels. It also acts as a potent antioxidant, and research shows it is protective in a number of degenerative chronic diseases as well as cardiovascular disease, just to name a few! 

Vitamin B-6 80 mg, 4000%
Another widely used vitamin, B-6 is especially important for metabolizing amino acids into neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine. This makes it especially relevant for mood regulation and optimal brain function. 

Vitamin B-12 60 mcg, 1000%
B-12 works with several other B-vitamins, notably in the nervous system to maintain healthy brain function. It is also a core component in the oxygen-binding activity of hemoglobin in red blood cells. It is typically mostly found in meat sources, so this is an especially important vitamin for vegetarians and vegans. 

Vitamin C 800 mg, 1333%
One of the most widely known and used vitamins. It is an essential antioxidant and immune-stimulator. 

Vitamin D-3 5000 I.U., 1000%
Technically a hormone instead of a vitamin, it is normally produced in a reaction with sunlight converting cholesterol in the skin to Vitamin D. It turns on hundreds of genes throughout the body, helps to regulate mood, and plays a central role in hormone balance. 

Vitamin E (mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols) 400 I.U. 1333%
A fat-soluble vitamin important for man organs. It is especially important in protecting cholesterol form oxidation, facilitating cardiovascular and skin health. 

Vitamin K-2 80 mcg **
Not only is K-2 an important vitamin that is increasingly difficult to get through our diet, it also has a remarkable synergistic effect with vitamin D. In particular, these two work together to benefit cardiovascular and bone health – a vital combination for anyone at risk of osteoporosis and/or heart disease.

Biotin 200 mcg 67% (B-7)
Sometimes known as the “beauty vitamin” the effects of biotin primarily support the skin, hair, and nails. As with the other B-vitamins, it is also important for some aspects of metabolism, particularly blood sugar levels.  

Choline Bitartrate 80 mg **
Choline has primary areas of function: the liver and the brain. Choline Bitartrate is a form that is specifically active in the liver, it helps transport fat and cholesterol to other parts of the body. Deficiencies can lead to fatty liver disease.

Choline Dihydrogen Citrate 60 mg **
This form of choline is preferentially used by the brain, where it is used to make the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This neurotransmitter especially modulates attention, focus, learning, and memory.  

Folic Acid as L-Methylfolate 400 mcg 200%,  (B-9)
This is the bioactive form of folate bypassing several processing steps that are impaired by some common forms of an important enzyme. Beyond the hundreds of biochemical processes it is involved with, it is also important in epigenetics – the on/off switch for many genes. It is also one of the most important vitamins for a developing fetus, so pregnant mothers should take extra care to get an adequate amount of methyl-folate. 

Minerals:

Boron (Aspartate/Citrate Complex) 1200 mcg **
A trace mineral that is essential for testosterone production, building muscle mass, and mental concentration. It is also vital for bone density, making it important for treating osteoporosis. 

Calcium (Citrate/Ascorbate Complex) 100 mg, 10%
Calcium is one of the most widely used mineral ions in our bodies. While 99% of it is stored in the bones and teeth, it also regulates heart rhythms, muscle function, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, nerve signaling, and more. 

Chromium GTF 200 mcg, 166%
A necessary trace mineral, we only need small amounts. It is involved with enzymes and reactions that help protect DNA, protect the eyes, manage blood sugar and cholesterol, and especially maintain brain health and mood regulation. 

Copper (Amino Acid Chelate) 800 mcg, 40%
The third most abundant mineral in the body, it plays a wide variety of roles in the body. These range from energy levels, temperature regulation, inflammation, and even weight management and hair growth. 

Iodine 200 mcg, 133%
Iodine deficiency is one of the most easily remedied forms of malnutrition in the world. It is most important for thyroid function and metabolism, but naturally is involved with many, many other aspects of health. 

Magnesium 100 mg, 25%
Taking part in over 300 separate biochemical reactions in your body, magnesium is another vital mineral for optimal health. It is essential for the absorption of other nutrients like calcium and vitamin K. It also plays a role in healthy sleep, muscle function, relaxation response, immune function, and nitric oxide production, just to name a few. 

Manganese (Aspartate Complex) 8 mg, 400%
A trace mineral needed for the production of digestive enzymes, immunity, and many hormones. It also helps balance the levels of other minerals in the body. 

Molybdenum 100 mcg, 133%
An essential trace mineral that serves as a cofactor for many enzymes in energy metabolism. 

Potassium (Aspartate Complex) 80 mg **
One of the most important electrolyte minerals in our bodies, potassium helps maintain the proper electric charge in our bodily fluids. This plays a role in blood pressure, cardiovascular health, hydration, weight managements, and muscle contraction, among other functions. It is also critical in neural signalling. 

Selenium 200 mcg, 285%
One of the more difficult to find trace minerals, selenium primarily used in the thyroid, immune system, and sex organs in fertility. It also acts as an antioxidant, protecting your body from the damaging effects of oxidative stress. 

Trace Minerals 80 mcg **
There are a host of other trace minerals that we need in very tiny amounts, but are nonetheless important for our health. As our soils become more depleted, supplementation becomes increasingly important. 

Vanadium 40 mcg **
A trace element that plays a role in weight management, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health.

Zinc (Amino Acid Chelate) 20 mg, 133%
Zinc is in every single cell, helping with the basic functions of cell division and growth. Physiologically, it plays a role in most organ systems, hormonal balance, and especially immunity.

Special Anti-Oxidants:

Lutein (elemental, all-natural) 6 mg **
Known as the “eye vitamin,” lutein is important for preventing macular degeneration and maintaining overall eye health. It also protects the skin from oxidative damage. 

Lycopene 6 mg **
Lycopene is one of the most important antioxidants for the heart, protecting against cardiovascular damage by free radicals. Like Lutein, it also protects the eyes.

Zeaxanthin 400 mcg **
Along with the carotenoids, lycopene, and lutein, this antioxidant is another guardian of your eyesight, protecting against the damaging effects of inflammation and oxidative damage. 

Organic Green Food Concentrates:

Organic green food concentrates are important because they contain a rich variety of vitamins, polyphenols, and rare nutrients complexed in a biologically available form. The variety of extracts included in Complete Multi + Liver Detox Support gives you an incredibly wide array of health and performance-enhancing micronutrients you won’t find anywhere else! 

Sprouted Barley Juice (dry) 100 mg **
The sprouting process unleashes the nutritional power of this superfood, providing a huge range of antioxidants, enzymes, and biologically-complexed vitamins. It is a natural detoxifier, boosts the immune system, and revitalizes your body. This is only the dehydrated juice of the sprouted grass and contains no gluten. 

Wheatgrass Juice (dry) 100 mg **
A powerful and widely regarded health tonic, wheatgrass juice is rich in chlorophyll, a natural detoxifier. It also contains large amounts of antioxidants, flavonoids, iron, electrolytes, and other essential vitamins. This is only the dehydrated juice of the sprouted grass and contains no gluten. 

Red Wine Proanthocyanidins and OPC 80 mg **
Powerful molecules found in grapes, proanthocyanidins (found in nature as OPC complexes) have dozens of remarkable health benefits. These range from anti-cancer, to heavy metal chelation.  They also bind to collagen to increase skin elasticity and joint and cardiovascular health. As antioxidants, they are 20X stronger than vitamin C and 50X stronger than vitamin E. 

Spirulina 80 mg **
A blue-green algae hyperabundant in B-vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and chlorophyll. Gram for gram, it is one of the most nutritionally dense food on the planet. 

Chlorella (broken cell wall) 80 mg **
Another blue-green algae with a slightly different nutritional composition. It is richer in chlorophyll and particularly regarded as an excellent detoxifier. 

Beet Extract (dry) 80 mg **
One of the best natural enhancers of nitric oxide production, beet root extract is widely touted to improve athletic performance. It also helps to regulate blood sugar, insulin, and blood pressure. 

Lemon Bioflavonoids 80 mg **
Lemon is rich in much more than vitamin C. In particular, it contains a class of molecule called bioflavonoids that act as biological protectors, guarding against inflammation, oxidative damage, and generally protect the cardiovascular system. 

Green Tea Extract 60 mg **
A fantastic source of catechin antioxidants, health boosting polyphenols, and L-theanine, green tea extract has been shown to help with weight management, brain health, and cardiovascular health. 

Hesperidin 60 mg **
An adaptogenic bioflavonoid found in citrus that is broadly protective, but not in the typical antioxidant way. It increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, and helps your body better respond to stress. 

Rose Hips 48 mg **
Used for centuries as an herbal remedy for a wide variety of health conditions, rose hips are now known to contain a wealth of vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, and immune-stimulating phytonutrients. 

Papaya Extract (dry) 40 mg **
Papaya contains two important digestive enzymes, chymopapain and papain, known for their ability to relieve GI conditions and lower inflammation. IT is also a rich source of folate and vitamin C. 

Apple Pectin 40 mg **
A form of fiber that aids gut health, digestion, and helps manage blood sugar levels. 

Bromelain (Pineapple 2,000 GDU/gm) 40 mg **
A powerful pineapple-derived enzyme that has proven to be effective in the treatment of many kinds of inflammatory conditions, ranging from allergies to arthritis, to autoimmune disorders. It also supports faster recovery from injuries and surgery. 

Blueberry (fruit) 40 mg **
A well-known superfood, blueberries are an incredibly nutritious, antioxidant-rich fruit. They have been shown to boost brain health, relieve inflammation, support digestion, fight cancer, and promote cardiovascular health, among other benefits. 

Broccoli (freeze-dried) 40 mg **
The benefits of broccoli are a laundry list of ideal health. Everything from fighting cancer to improved fertility improved adrenal and hormonal balance to teeth and gum health. 

Rutin 40 mg **
Rutin is a bioflavonoid found in citrus, black tea, and apple peel. It is primarily known for its benefits for the cardiovascular system. 

Liver Detoxification Support:

Milk Thistle extract (80% silymarin) 200 mg **
Used in herbal medicine for over 2000 years, it is a powerful liver tonic and has been shown to increase the production of glutathione, the body’s primary antioxidant and detoxification compound. 

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine 80 mg **
Also known as NAC, this nutrient helps heal liver damage. It is a precursor to glutathione and thus helps increase the level of our most important detoxifier. 

R Lipoic Acid 80 mg **
A broadly protective molecule, it is a powerful antioxidant. Beyond antioxidant protection, it also plays a role in metal chelation, bone health, healthy skin, and neuroprotection. 

L-Cysteine 40 mg **
One of the amino acid building blocks of glutathione (via NAC), cysteine also has natural antioxidant properties, boosts testosterone production, and aids respiratory health. 

Schizandrae Fructus extract 40 mg **
A remarkable adaptogen from Chinese medicine, Schizandra berry extract does wonders for improving your stress response, balancing hormones, and enhancing physical performance. 

Dandelion Root extract 40 mg **
An herbal medicine supports liver health. It acts partially as a diuretic to help flush toxins from the liver and restore health. 

L-Methionine 20 mg **
An amino acid with antioxidant properties. It contains a sulfur atom, which is used in many liver processes to break down toxins. 

Glutamic Acid HCI 20 mg **
An amino acid is important for its ability to specifically protect against ammonia intoxication in the brain and liver. It is also a building block of GABA, the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter for managing anxiety and stress.