Okay so can someone clear this up for me. I have people.. doctors especially MDs, swearing by these products made by Pharmanex/Nuskin. They are preaching it to me like it saved their lives and yes, the company has a ton of research done by Ph.D and has the M.D. stamp of approval which is why I think many people believe it but can anyone tell me whether or not the ingredients are safe, particularly the vitamin A levels of this multivitamin?


These are the ingredients in the LIFEPAK NANO (newer) multivitamin/mineral.
And you have to take TWO packets a day. One in the morning, one at night.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size One Packet
Amount Per Packet Per Daily Dose
Vitamin A (83% as Beta-Carotene 7500 IU 15,000 IU
from Palm Fruit and Blakeslea trispora Extracts, Vitamin A Palmitate)
Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) 250 mg 500 mg
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 300 IU 600 IU
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha Tocopheryl, Tocotrienols 100 IU 200 IU
Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 20 mcg 40 mcg
Thiamin (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 3.75 mg 7.5 mg
Riboflavin (as Riboflavin) 4.25 mg 8.5 mg
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 17.5 mg 35 mg
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 5 mg 10 mg
Folate (as Folic Acid) 300 mcg 600 mcg
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 30 mcg 60 mcg
Biotin (as Biotin) 150 mcg 300 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 15 mg 30 mg
Calcium (as Calcium Malate, 300 mg 600 mg
Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Ascorbate)
Phosphorus (as Tricalcium Phosphate) 62.5 mg 125 mg
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 50 mcg 100 mcg
Magnesium (as Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate) 150 mg 300 mg
Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) 7.5 mg 15 mg
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine, Sodium Selenite) 70 mcg 140 mcg
Copper (as Copper Amino Acid Chelate) 0.5 mg 1 mg
Manganese (as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) 1 mg 2 mg
Chromium (as Chromium Amino Acid Chelate) 100 mcg 200 mcg
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate) 37.5 mcg 75 mcg
Marine Lipid Concentrate 1850 mg 3700 mg
EPA (300 mg) (600 mg)
DHA (200 mg) (400 mg)
Krill Oil (50 mg) (100 mg)
Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids (50 mg) (100 mg)
Polyphenol and Flavonoid Blend 110 mg 220 mg
Catechins (from Camellia sinensis Leaf Extract {20:1}) (45 mg) (90 mg)
Citrus Bioflavonoids (from Citrus Fruits) (25 mg) (50 mg)
Quercetin (25 mg) (50 mg)
Grape Seed Extract (min. 95% Polyphenols) (12.5 mg) (25 mg)
Trans-Resveratrol (from Polygonum (2.5 mg) (5 mg)
cuspidatum Root Extract)
Tocopherol Blend (other than alpha-tocopherol) 50.5 mg 101 mg
Gamma-Tocopherol (37.5 mg) (75 mg)
Beta- and Delta-Tocopherols (13 mg) (26 mg)
Alpha-Lipoic Acid 25 mg 50 mg
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine 25 mg 50 mg
Carotenoid Blend (other than beta-carotene) 5 mg 10 mg
Lycopene (as Lycopene) (2.5 mg) (5 mg)
Alpha-Carotene (from Palm Fruit Extract) (1 mg) (2 mg)
Lutein (as Lutein Ester from Marigold Flower Extract) (1 mg) (2 mg)
Zeaxanthin (0.25 mg) (0.5 mg)
Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis Extract) (0.25 mg) (0.5 mg)
Inositol (as Inositol) 5 mg 10 mg
Silicon (as Sodium Metasilicate) 5 mg 10 mg
Nano Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone) 2.5 mg 5 mg
Boron (as Boron Citrate) 1.5 mg 3 mg
Vanadium (as Vanadyl Sulfate) 10 mcg 20 mcg

Judging by the levels of antioxidants and what not, it looks like it is a good supplement, especially since they use this so called "nano" technology. For instance, their CoQ10 supplement on their website only has 30mg for each capsule. WTF. CoQ10 is only absorbed about 5-10% by the body.. so either they don't know what they are doing (which I don't think is the case. They have that much research.. I refuse to believe they're that stupid).. or they actually have been using some nano technology that allows for more bioavailability.


The thing that worries me about taking this is the high levels of vitamin A per serving. It has 7500 IU in each packet, and you must take two packets daily... that's 15000 IU (83% of that is beta carotene), isnt that an insane amount for the liver to handle, especially considering most people who are taking these supplements are sick and most likely dont have the healthiest liver.

I am curious as to what HV or anyone has to say about this particular supplement. I personally am more of a believer in natural whole food sourced vitamins like New Chapter or Vitamin Code by Garden of life (which is great) and someone else mentioned Dr. mercola's whole food supplement. But I am currently seeing a doctor who does massage therapy and fascial release on me and he is breathing down my neck about how these vitamins are the BEST out there. Literally, he says its the best, its proven by doctors, and it has some crazy nano technology for high absorption and every time i see him (which is two times a week) he says i need to take them for my health. He geniunely believe in them and I know he's not trying to sell me anything because he doesn't sell them. He just said to go find them and buy them on the nuskin website.

Any thoughts?? If these vitamins suck, anyone have any good suggestions for a completely complex vitamin/mineral support? My current one is Vitamin Code by Garden of Life.