Supplement Formula

Okay, by formula, I mean the label on the bottle. You’re probably thinking...”duh, I know to check the label”...but, be honest, do you really know what you’re looking for?

A label like this can be intimidating...

Read on to learn what professional grade formulas should contain. With this info, you can find the most effective anti-aging supplements---the ones on the cutting edge of nutritional science.

Two Questions To Keep In Mind

What are the key ingredients?

How potent are they?

The most powerful nutrients have the most impact on your major organs and functions. They should make up a large part of your anti-aging supplement. In fact...

Any supplement marketed as a comprehensive product that...

• corrects nutritional deficiencies and imbalances
  
  
• supplies the whole body with antioxidant protection
  
  
• rejuvenates major organs and bodily functions
  
  
• provides disease prevention benefits

...must contain the following four types of nutrients.

1. B-VITAMINS

   Why? They regulate an amino acid in the blood called homocysteine. High levels of homocysteine lead to plaque buildup and clotting in blood vessels, which often results in heart disease. Heart disease is the # 1 killer in the United States.

   Which B-vitamins?

   
   

   • vitamin B12 (at least 2.4 mcg)

   • vitamin B6 (at least 1.5 mg)

   • folic acid (at least 200 mcg)

   
   

   These three keep levels of homocysteine low.

   
   

2. FLAVONOIDS

   Why? Flavonoids (a class of phytonutrient) show remarkable anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer activity. Eating fruits and vegetables is beneficial largely because of the flavonoids (not vitamins and minerals) in them.

   Which flavonoids?

   
   

   • citrus bioflavonoids (quercetin, hesperidin, rutin, naringin)

   • polyphenols (green tea, bilberry, cranberry, resveratrol)

   • chrysin

   • myricetin

   • isoflavones (soy extract)

   
   

   Get more than 20 mg from at least three different flavonoids.

   
   

3. CAROTENOIDS

   Why? Also phytonutrients, carotenoids show tremendous anti-cancer immune-boosting properties. The best sources are fruits and vegetables. Eating well, though difficult, is one of the best defenses against disease and aging.

   Which cartenoids?

   
   

   • beta-carotene

   • alpha-carotene

   • lutein

   • zeaxanthin

   • lycopene

   • cryptoxanthin

   
   

   Get more than 6 mg from at least three different carotenoids.

   
   

4. TRACE MINERALS

   Why? The body desperately needs them to maintain healthy bodily functions, but it has a hard time absorbing them. Absorption is increased when minerals are included in the organic salt form or as amino acid chelates.

   Which trace minerals?

   
   

   • boron

   • chromium

   • copper

   • molybdenum

   • manganese

   • selenium

   • zinc

   
   

   Quality formulas will contain minerals in these more absorbable forms.

Formula Wrap Up

What have you learned?

Well, you probably think formulas are complex things. You’re right; they are complicated. But the formula is still an important part of the criteria in evaluating a multi-nutrient supplement. Examining the key ingredients, dosages, potencies, and the number of total ingredients is essential.