Natural Factors MultiFactors Women's 50+ VegiCap
Features
This women's formula contains optimum levels of over 35 vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants and herbal extracts in just three easy-to-swallow vegetarian capsules per day. It is made from the highest quality ingredients and contains the proper ratios of vitamins, minerals and nutrients to energize, provide relief from stress, protect against organ degeneration, and aid in the prevention of chronic disease. In addition, it contains betaine hydrochloride (HCL) and a digestive enzyme blend to help maximize absorption. Betaine HCL helps compensate for low stomach acid production, something traditionally seen amongst the elderly but becoming increasingly common in younger people.
Most women talk to their doctor about osteoporosis just as they reach menopause. Ideally though, it is best to promote healthy bone structure and prevent bone loss long before menopause. Recent clinical trials and epidemiological studies have shown that a wide range of nutrients are essential to bone health and inadequate intake leads to osteoporosis. These studies show that calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, copper, boron, iron, zinc, vitamins D, A, K, and C, and the B vitamins all play a role in preventing osteoporosis (Palacios).
Suboptimal intake of vitamins, minerals and nutrients is common, especially in the elderly, and is a risk factor for developing chronic diseases (Denny). Heart disease, cognitive decline, and advanced macular degeneration (AMD) are three of the most common conditions that affect older people. While both formulas contain all the essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients to promote healthy aging, the Women's 50+ Formula contains additional nutrients to address the more complex needs of older women, and to reduce the risk of these debilitating diseases.
In addition to heart-health nutrients such as the B vitamins, vitamins C and K, calcium, magnesium, lutein, CoQ10 and BerryRich, the Women's 50+ Formula contains curcumin and BlueRich, a super-strength blueberry concentrate for healthy homocysteine, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels and to reduce oxidative stress. Curcumin's powerful antioxidant properties reduce oxidative stress and have been shown to discourage platelets from clumping together, which in turn improves circulation and may protect against atherosclerosis (Ramirez-Boscá).
The antioxidants in BerryRich and BlueRich help inhibit LDL oxidation, increase blood flow, and prevent hardening of the arteries. CoQ10 provides cells with the energy they need. Certain cells, like those in the heart, need more energy. The ability to produce CoQ10 declines with age and certain cholesterol-lowering medications further deplete the body of CoQ10. Lutein helps reduce atherosclerotic lesions (small fatty deposits on the inner arterial walls). The Women's 50+ Formula is iron free, as research suggests excess iron may increase a post-menopausal woman's risk of heart disease, and because iron deficiency is uncommon in women who no longer menstruate.
Most women talk to their doctor about osteoporosis just as they reach menopause. Ideally though, it is best to promote healthy bone structure and prevent bone loss long before menopause. Recent clinical trials and epidemiological studies have shown that a wide range of nutrients are essential to bone health and inadequate intake leads to osteoporosis. These studies show that calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, copper, boron, iron, zinc, vitamins D, A, K, and C, and the B vitamins all play a role in preventing osteoporosis (Palacios).
Suboptimal intake of vitamins, minerals and nutrients is common, especially in the elderly, and is a risk factor for developing chronic diseases (Denny). Heart disease, cognitive decline, and advanced macular degeneration (AMD) are three of the most common conditions that affect older people. While both formulas contain all the essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients to promote healthy aging, the Women's 50+ Formula contains additional nutrients to address the more complex needs of older women, and to reduce the risk of these debilitating diseases.
In addition to heart-health nutrients such as the B vitamins, vitamins C and K, calcium, magnesium, lutein, CoQ10 and BerryRich, the Women's 50+ Formula contains curcumin and BlueRich, a super-strength blueberry concentrate for healthy homocysteine, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels and to reduce oxidative stress. Curcumin's powerful antioxidant properties reduce oxidative stress and have been shown to discourage platelets from clumping together, which in turn improves circulation and may protect against atherosclerosis (Ramirez-Boscá).
The antioxidants in BerryRich and BlueRich help inhibit LDL oxidation, increase blood flow, and prevent hardening of the arteries. CoQ10 provides cells with the energy they need. Certain cells, like those in the heart, need more energy. The ability to produce CoQ10 declines with age and certain cholesterol-lowering medications further deplete the body of CoQ10. Lutein helps reduce atherosclerotic lesions (small fatty deposits on the inner arterial walls). The Women's 50+ Formula is iron free, as research suggests excess iron may increase a post-menopausal woman's risk of heart disease, and because iron deficiency is uncommon in women who no longer menstruate.
Benefits
- Contains optimal levels of over 35 vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants and herbal extracts
- Customized with specific combinations to meet the unique nutritional needs of women
- Iron free
- May be helpful to prevent cognitive decline, enhance memory and motor function
- Powerful antioxidant properties
- Reduces oxidative stress
- Discourages platelets from clumping together
- Provides cells with the energy they need
- Helps reduce atherosclerotic lesions
- Includes nutrients for bone health.
- Promotes urinary tract health
Ingredients
Each capsule contains
Vitamins
Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate)...................................................83.3 mg
Pantothenic Acid (calcium-d-pantothenate)................................16.6 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride/pyridoxal-5-phosphate)...13.3 mg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride).............................................10 mg
Niacin (nicotinic acid)..................................................................8.3 mg
Niacinamide................................................................................8.3 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)................................................................6.6 mg
Vitamin A (palmitate)........................................................500 mcg RAE (1666.7 IU)
Beta carotene................................................. 1000 mcg (500 mcg RAE) (3333.3 IU)
Folic acid (folate).......................................................................0.33 mg
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)..................................................83.3 mcg
Biotin.........................................................................................33.3 mcg
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl acetate).......................................33.5 mg ATE (50 IU)
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).........................................................8.3 mcg (333.3 IU)
Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) as MK-7 (from natto bean)................6.6 mcg
Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate)...................................................83.3 mg
Pantothenic Acid (calcium-d-pantothenate)................................16.6 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride/pyridoxal-5-phosphate)...13.3 mg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride).............................................10 mg
Niacin (nicotinic acid)..................................................................8.3 mg
Niacinamide................................................................................8.3 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)................................................................6.6 mg
Vitamin A (palmitate)........................................................500 mcg RAE (1666.7 IU)
Beta carotene................................................. 1000 mcg (500 mcg RAE) (3333.3 IU)
Folic acid (folate).......................................................................0.33 mg
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)..................................................83.3 mcg
Biotin.........................................................................................33.3 mcg
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl acetate).......................................33.5 mg ATE (50 IU)
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).........................................................8.3 mcg (333.3 IU)
Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) as MK-7 (from natto bean)................6.6 mcg
Minerals:
Calcium (carbonate/citrate).........................................................66.6 mg
Magnesium (aspartate)...............................................................33.3 mg
Zinc (citrate).................................................................................. 5 mg
Potassium (citrate).......................................................................6.6 mg
Manganese (citrate).....................................................................3.3 mg
Boron (citrate)............................................................................... 1 mg
Copper (gluconate).....................................................................500 mcg
Iodine (potassium iodide).........................................................166.6 mcg
Chromium (polynicotinate).......................................................133.3 mcg
Selenium (selenomethionine).......................................................33.3 mcg
Vanadium (HVP* chelate).........................................................16.6 mcg
Molybdenum (citrate)................................................................13.3 mcg
Calcium (carbonate/citrate).........................................................66.6 mg
Magnesium (aspartate)...............................................................33.3 mg
Zinc (citrate).................................................................................. 5 mg
Potassium (citrate).......................................................................6.6 mg
Manganese (citrate).....................................................................3.3 mg
Boron (citrate)............................................................................... 1 mg
Copper (gluconate).....................................................................500 mcg
Iodine (potassium iodide).........................................................166.6 mcg
Chromium (polynicotinate).......................................................133.3 mcg
Selenium (selenomethionine).......................................................33.3 mcg
Vanadium (HVP* chelate).........................................................16.6 mcg
Molybdenum (citrate)................................................................13.3 mcg
Additional ingredients
Curcumin (Curcuma longa) (rhizome).......................................16.6 mg
BerryRich™ powder extract (fruit).............................................16.6 mg
[grape (Vitis vinifera), pomegranate (Punica granatum), strawberry (Fragaria vesca), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum), raspberry (Rubus idaeus), bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)]
BlueRich® blueberry concentrate 36:1 (Vaccinium corymbosum) (fruit)...16.6 mg
Choline.....................................................................................................13.3 mg
Inositol.....................................................................................................13.3 mg
Betaine HCl................................................................................................10 mg
Coenzyme Q10 (yeast or bacteria).............................................................6.6 mg
Digestive enzymes......................................................................................3.3 mg
Amylase (Aspergillus oryzae)...................................................................1.3 mg
Protease (Aspergillus oryzae)..................................................................1.3 mg
Lipase (Aspergillus niger)........................................................................0.6 mg
Cellulase (Trichoderma reesei)..............................................................0.06 mg
Indole-3-carbinol.....................................................................................1.6 mg
Lutein (Tagetes erecta) (oleoresin)..........................................................1.6 mg
*HVP: hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Curcumin (Curcuma longa) (rhizome).......................................16.6 mg
BerryRich™ powder extract (fruit).............................................16.6 mg
[grape (Vitis vinifera), pomegranate (Punica granatum), strawberry (Fragaria vesca), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum), raspberry (Rubus idaeus), bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)]
BlueRich® blueberry concentrate 36:1 (Vaccinium corymbosum) (fruit)...16.6 mg
Choline.....................................................................................................13.3 mg
Inositol.....................................................................................................13.3 mg
Betaine HCl................................................................................................10 mg
Coenzyme Q10 (yeast or bacteria).............................................................6.6 mg
Digestive enzymes......................................................................................3.3 mg
Amylase (Aspergillus oryzae)...................................................................1.3 mg
Protease (Aspergillus oryzae)..................................................................1.3 mg
Lipase (Aspergillus niger)........................................................................0.6 mg
Cellulase (Trichoderma reesei)..............................................................0.06 mg
Indole-3-carbinol.....................................................................................1.6 mg
Lutein (Tagetes erecta) (oleoresin)..........................................................1.6 mg
*HVP: hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Non-medicinal ingredients
Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), microcrystalline cellulose, silica
Dosage
3 capsules daily with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications, or as directed by a health care practitioner. For adult use only. Keep out of the reach of children.
Contraindications
- Consult your health care practitioner if you are taking blood thinners, as the phytonutrients in these supplements may increase the effectiveness of these medications.
- Consult your health care practitioner if you have a history of non-melanoma skin cancer.
Additional Information
Children: Not recommended for children unless directed by a health care practitioner.
Pregnancy and Nursing: Do not use during pregnancy and lactation unless recommended by a health care practitioner. Prenatal vitamins have been formulated for the unique needs of pregnant and lactating women and are ideal for this time.
Seniors: Ideal for senior women. No special precautions known.
Pregnancy and Nursing: Do not use during pregnancy and lactation unless recommended by a health care practitioner. Prenatal vitamins have been formulated for the unique needs of pregnant and lactating women and are ideal for this time.
Seniors: Ideal for senior women. No special precautions known.
