Re: Amino Acids--OMG, and a discovery, Lyme's/ammonia/Glutamine

:) Thanks, I've wondered.
And then...after that what would the next most important be that you wouldn't do without? It's hard to narrow it down.
Vitamin C for sure; Lysine, IP6

I've been taking a multi-vitamin/mineral from the ND, that isn't available to buy except through ND-type providers. The dosage is 6 per day, and yet there are still things that it doesn't provide enough of, IMO. (made in a GMP registered facility)


http://www.protherainc.com

MultiThera 1 Multiple Vitamin/Mineral Trace Element Supplement
Micronutrient essentials, free of iron

This comprehensive multiple vitamin and mineral formula is similar to our MultiThera 1™ tablet formula, but the amounts of calcium, magnesium, and several other nutrients have been reduced to ensure the formula will fit into six capsules daily to maintain patient compliance. MultiThera 1™ capsules maintain the important balance of fat- and water-soluble antioxidants, B-complex vitamins, and other nutrients of a sound nutritional foundation. As with MultiThera™ tablet formulas, activated forms of folate (5-methyltetrahydrofolate and folinic acid) and vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin and 5-adenosylcobalamin) are used for enhanced absorption and bioactivity. MultiThera 1™ capsules contain a full-spectrum of bioavailable trace elements, excluding iron. Supplemental iron is unnecessary for most adult men and women and may be potentially harmful, as excessive amounts have been associated with heart disease, arthritis, and cellular damage. Copper is included because of its importance for SOD antioxidant enzyme activity and to maintain a healthy balance with zinc. Vitamin K has been excluded from this formula, making it suitable for patients using anticoagulant medications who wish to avoid taking this nutrient. Vcaps™ vegetarian capsules made of plant cellulose are used for MultiThera 1™ and all other encapsulated ProThera products. MultiThera 1™ Capsule Formula is well-suited for those who prefer capsules or have difficulty swallowing, as the capsules may be pulled apart and the contents mixed with food if desired.

MultiThera™ multiple vitamin and mineral supplements are full-spectrum formulas containing:

More complete “families” of nutrients for natural balance and safety
• 100% natural vitamin E complex, including all mixed tocopherol isomers (d-alpha, d-beta, d-gamma, and d-delta), provides broader antioxidant protection
• Both preformed, natural-source vitamin A (retinol) and its carotene precursor extend more complete vitamin A nutrition
• All-natural mixed carotenoids, including alpha and beta carotenes, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-cryptoxanthin offer more diverse benefit and are safer than synthetic beta-carotene alone
• Complete vitamin B-complex supports many metabolic functions and includes significant amounts of B-vitamins most crucial to avoiding toxic build-up of homocysteine

Activated folate and vitamin B12 for highest absorption and bioavailability
• 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) and folinic acid, the active forms of folate, unlike folic acid, are absorbed and utilized directly and are the most beneficial forms for patients with elevated homocysteine resulting from compromised utilization of folate
• Methylcobalamin and 5-adenosylcobalamin, the active forms of vitamin B12, are the most reliable oral forms of this difficult-to-absorb nutrient

Extra vitamin D3 to optimize daily intake for broad physiological benefit
• Natural vitamin D3 is included at 800 IU daily, a higher amount than typically found in daily multivitamins, to help achieve optimal intakes now recognized to support bone health as well as its numerous roles in tissues throughout the body

Mineral and trace element compounds with validated bioavailability
• True amino acid chelates from Albion Laboratories are fully-reacted, low molecular weight mineral compounds with exceptional tolerance and documented bioavailability
• Calcium citrate-malate is a well-studied calcium compound with higher absorption and effectiveness than many other calcium sources
• Organically-bound chromium and vanadium complexes offer high physiological activity

Suggested Use: 3 capsules twice daily with food

MT1C 180 Vcaps™ capsules





Supplement Facts
Serving Size 6 Capsules

Amount Per 6 Capsules % Daily Value


Vitamin A (50% (5,000 I.U.) from fish liver oil and 50% (5,000 I.U.) as natural carotenes (alpha, beta, beta-cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, and lutein) from D. salina) 10,000 I.U. 200%

Vitamin C (as calcium ascorbate) 750 mg 1250%

Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 800 I.U. 200%

Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate plus mixed tocopherols) (d-beta, d-delta, d-gamma) from soy 400 I.U. 1333%

Thiamine (as thiamine hydrochloride USP) 50 mg 3333%

Riboflavin USP 25 mg 1471%

Niacin (75% as niacinamide USP and 25% as niacin USP) 100 mg 500%

Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride USP) 25 mg 1250%

Folate (50% as folinic acid (5-formyltetrahydrofolate) and 50% as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate) 800 mcg** 200%

Vitamin B12 (50% as methylcobalamin and 50% as 5-adenosylcobalamin) 200 mcg 3333%

Biotin USP 300 mcg 100%

Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate USP) 150 mg 1500%

Calcium (64% as calcium citrate-malate and 36% as calcium ascorbate) 250 mg 25%

Iodine (from kelp) 150 mcg 100%

Magnesium (as magnesium glycinate chelate***) 250 mg 63%

Zinc (as zinc glycinate chelate***) 15 mg 100%

Selenium (as selenium amino acid complex) 200 mcg 286%

Copper (as copper glycinate chelate***) 2 mg 100%

Manganese (as manganese glycinate chelate***) 10 mg 500%

Chromium (50% as chromium polynicotinate**** and 50% as chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate***) 200 mcg 167%

Molybdenum (as molybdenum glycinate chelate***) 150 mcg 200%

Potassium (as potassium aspartate) 50 mg 1%



Boron (as aspartate-citrate) 2 mg *

Vanadium (as bisglycinato oxovanadium) 100 mcg *

Choline (as choline bitartrate) 100 mg *

Inositol 25 mg *

para-Amino benzoic acid USP 50 mg *

Citrus Bioflavonoids (85 mg as citrus bioflavonoid complex, min. 50% bioflavonoids, and 15 mg as hesperidin methylchalcone) 100 mg *



* Daily value not established


Other Ingredients: Vcaps™ vegetarian capsule, water, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and natural citrus flavor.




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