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Nutriex Basic - Comprehensive Multivitamin with Minerals and Antioxidants
Nutriex Basic is a less costly alternative to our Sport and Health products. It provides nearly all the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants of the other products (some at reduced levels) in only 2 capsules a day. Glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health* are not included. Ingredient quantities are well above and beyond other basic multivitamins to provide a health benefit rather than simply preventing deficiencies.
Nutriex Products - Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find some of the most frequently asked questions about Nutriex products. If you have a question and don't see the answer here, please feel free to Contact Us.
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- Which antioxidants are in Nutriex products?
- In creating our products, we looked at the research that had been done on each antioxidant (some is primarily in animals, some on cells, and some in human studies), and determined a quantity that would be enough to provide at least some benefit (and not just prevent a disease, e.g., vitamin C and scurvy). We looked carefully at the concentration of our ingredients and evaluated whether we’d be better off getting the benefit from food instead. For example, we specifically avoided adding a broccoli extract because it was impossible to add enough for a benefit without adding multiple capsules a day. On the other hand, we were able to add less Vitamin C and alpha lipoic acid than is found in some stand-alone products because they work together to “regenerate” each other. Chemically, they go through what’s called a redox reaction in which Vitamin C that has eliminated a free radical reacts with alpha lipoic acid and is “restored” and able to eliminate another free radical. Vitamin C does the same for alpha lipoic acid. Many of the antioxidants work together in this way, almost like a team of football players. Without a blend of good receivers, defensemen, running backs, etc., the team is not nearly as successful as if all players possessed the same talent. Combining Nutriex Health, Sport, or Basic with a well-rounded diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables is the best approach.
Our Sport, Health, and Basic products contain a broad range of antioxidants. Vitamins A, C, and E are all antioxidants, as is the mineral selenium. Our products also contain many plant-based antioxidants (beta carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, ginger, green tea extract, lemon bioflavonoids, quercetin, rutin, and turmeric) as well as other powerful antioxidants like alpha lipoic acid and coenzyme Q10. Lycopene is an antioxidant included in Health and Sport, but not in Basic.
- Should I take Nutriex with food, or is it OK to take on an empty stomach?
Nutriex products can be taken either way. Your body will be able to absorb and use all the nutrients, including fat-soluble vitamins, because all of our products include some oil.
Some people are sensitive to supplements and experience an upset stomach, acid reflux, or other such symptoms. In a situation like this, be sure to eat a meal or drink a glass of milk before taking our vitamins.Acidic beverages like orange juice may be hard on your stomach. You can gradually transition to your recommended level by beginning with one capsule a day and adding 1 more capsule every few days. Dividing your intake into morning, evening, and even afternoon consumption can lessen the impact on your digestive system.
- Does Nutriex contain iron?
Yes, Nutriex contains iron, but in a chelated form allow for better absorption as well as to make it gentle on the stomach. The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for iron is 18 mg; up to 40 mg of iron a day is considered to be safe for human consumption. Our Sport, Health, and Basic products contain 6 mg of iron in a serving (9 caps Sport, 7 caps Health, 2 caps Basic); our other products do not contain any iron. The 6 mg level is low enough that even post-menopausal women can take it daily, yet high enough to prevent anemia in most people. The chelated form of iron we use is very safe because very little is absorbed when the body doesn’t need it, and up to 90% is absorbed when the body is deficient. This allows our products to be used by a wide range of people with varying dietary requirements. If you have specific dietary needs that are above and beyond what Nutriex products provide, we recommend supplementing with an additional iron supplement.
- Is there a reason that your formulation contains much more than the RDA of several fat-soluble vitamins?
Care when supplementing with fat-soluble vitamins is important. Fat-soluble vitamins (Vitamins A, D, E and K) can accumulate in the body and potentially cause problems if you get too much of them. However, getting more than 100% of the RDA is often beneficial. Here's why: The RDA is the quantity that you need to prevent a deficiency; the quantities we've added to our products are higher amounts that provide a health benefit. How can you know that you're not getting too much? Several national and international groups have put together charts that outline side effects of vitamins/minerals and the lowest known level at which these effects occur. They also recommend a safe upper limit for supplements, which is below that "side effect" level. Please be assured that our product development team has carefully reviewed these charts and have included an amount well below that recommended upper limit. For example, the upper limit of Vitamin D is 2000 IU, but we include 800 IU.
- Where do the ingredients in Nutriex come from?
More than half of the ingredients in our products come from the U.S. Others are from foreign countries because those countries have plentiful sources: turmeric (India), grape seed extract (France), fish oil (South American waters). We do obtain some ingredients from Chinese suppliers that are reputable, high-end companies. These companies test their materials for authenticity and lack of contamination and have documentation to verify it. Not only do all vendors test their products through 3rd party labs, but all nutrients also pass a variety of in-house tests to confirm quality and purity.
- Are the ingredients in Nutriex non-GMO?
- Is there caffeine in your products? If so, how much?
Yes, the green tea extract in our products provides a few milligrams of caffeine (no more than 4 mg in 7 Health capsules or 9 Sport capsules; no more than 2 mg in 2 Basic capsules). No other caffeine is included. For comparison, you would get the same amount of caffeine from 4 Hershey kisses, a cup of decaf coffee, or a half-cup of hot cocoa; half that if you’re taking Basic.
- Can I take Nutriex if I have digestive distress?
For people with “digestive distress,” we recommend starting with 1 capsule a day taken with a meal. If all goes well, take 2 capsules the next day (1 capsule in the morning with a meal and 1 in the evening with a meal. Again, if all goes well, increase by one more at each time point (2 in the morning and 2 in the evening) until at the desired level. If the first day with just 1 capsule is difficult, try again the next day at the time of the largest meal. Experiment to find something that works.
- Why don't your products have the USP stamp on them?
The USP (United States Pharmacopeia) stamp shows that a dietary supplement (or individual ingredient) meets the USP standards for quality, purity, identity, and strength.
For example, if a Vitamin C source meets USP standards, it can be labeled as Vitamin C USP. The United States Pharmacopeia has standards for many vitamins and minerals, but for very few combination products. That’s why you’ll notice on the ingredient listing of our labels that any time an ingredient meets the USP standard, it’s listed as such. If it’s not listed as USP, that doesn’t mean that the quality is poor, but rather that there’s no USP standard for that particular form of ingredient. We’ve been very diligent in the selection of highest-quality ingredients from the most reputable manufacturers.
Our products do not have the USP stamp because there is no standard for our combination of ingredients. In order to obtain the USP designation we would first need to pay the USP to develop a standard for each of our products and then have the USP test them (a very substantial expense because of the number of ingredients in our products). Rather than pass this expense along to our customers, we have chosen to focus on maintaining the utmost quality in our products.
- Basic FAQs
- How long does a bottle of Basic last?
Benefits of Nutriex Basic
Why Most Americans Need Dietary Supplementation
Because of poor eating habits, only a small percentage of the U.S. population gets even the RDA levels of many important nutrients. According to government surveys, fewer than one in five people consume the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
With more and more meals being eaten away from home, and a steadily increasing number of those meals coming from fast food restaurants, the average American diet is one of calorie rich, nutrient poor, food. We are overfed and under nourished, which is demonstrated by an epidemic of obesity. The importance of getting optimal levels of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants, as well as the right amounts and types of fat, carbohydrates and proteins cannot be underestimated.
Nutriex is designed to complement a healthy lifestyle and supply advances levels of essentials nutrients that are needed to maintain a lifetime of good health.
Assurance of Quality
Consumers of Nutriex are getting a high quality product. We comply with all existing federal regulations on dietary supplements, including Codes of Federal Regulations (CFRs) established by the Food and Drug Administration and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) established for the industry. All nutrients come from high-quality sources; we do not use less expensive ingredients in order to reduce our costs. Many of the vitamins and minerals in Nutriex are common enough that the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has established quality standards for them. If a USP standard exists for a specific nutrient, we meet those standards.
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