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The Big One® Without Iron is one of our favorite multi-vitamin and mineral formulas because it delivers key nutrients in a convenient one a day capsule. This multivitamin has modest levels of vitamins B1, B2 and B6, thiamine, riboflavin and pyridoxal, for those who cannot stomach large B-complex doses in their readily usable forms. It is one of few to include natural mixed carotenes, the safest and most effective form, derived from food sources, rather than synthetic beta-carotene.

It contains ample amounts of antioxidant vitamins C, E and selenium; trace minerals as picolinates; chromium and vanadium for blood sugar balance, boron and zinc for bone density, and molybdenum for protein absorption. It provides calcium, magnesium, and potassium bound to citrate-malate, the most soluble and absorbable types of chelate.
The Big One® Without Iron provides vitamin K1, which helps hold calcium in bone architecture, and copper which works with zinc, but it has no iron for people who do not need extra iron.

About this product

Natural carotenes are a group of red, orange, and yellow pigments found in the chloroplasts and chromoplasts of plants including fruits, vegetables, algae, and whole grains. They include mixed beta-carotene isomers alpha-carotene, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin and lutein, which are all potent antioxidants. Along with other antioxidants, including vitamin C and selenium, carotenes help protect all cells and tissues from scavenging free radicals. They reduce oxidative stress and cell damage, decrease harmful lipid peroxides, improve protective glutathione levels, superoxide dismutase and catalase enzyme action in cells.

Vitamin C protects the body against lipid peroxidation, and oxidative protein damage; it can protect heart artery endothelial (lining) function and help the arteries dilate more effectively to improve coronary blood flow. In smokers, vitamin C reduces the inflammatory marker plasma C-reactive protein by 24%.

Selenium is a trace mineral found in soil; the natural Selenomethionine form is found in plants. Selenium is a cofactor for the enzymes glutathione peroxidase and catalase in the antioxidant defense system. It can calm auto-immune activity: research shows that for adults with thyroiditis, selenium reduces thyroid peroxidase antibodies by about 6% to 30% after 3-12 months of use. Selenium also seems to boost sense of well-being and mood. Selenium is needed in protective enzymes in the thyroid. Selenium, in combination with vitamin C, vitamin E, and carotenes, significantly diminishes oxidative damage to cholesterol, making it less sticky.

Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6 are essential water-soluble vitamins with critical roles in absorbing and utilizing carbohydrates, proteins; energy production; manufacturing hormones; brain function, memory and concentration; building healthy hair, skin and nails; neutralizing the body’s homocysteine; reducing PMS; and much more.

Minerals are inorganic elements found in the earth that are necessary for human life. We need trace amounts of minerals such as copper, zinc, chromium, boron, manganese, molybdenum and vanadium as they are the key components, the building blocks of hundreds of enzymes. They help with neurological function, support the blood system and act as antioxidants.

• Copper is necessary for the development of bone, connective tissue, brain, heart, and many other organs. It balances zinc and is involved in the formation of red blood cells, the absorption and utilization of iron, the metabolism of cholesterol and glucose, and the synthesis of life-sustaining proteins and enzymes that help produce energy and regulate nerve transmission, blood clotting, and oxygen transport. Copper stimulates the immune system to fight infections, repair injured tissues, and to promote healing.
• Manganese is a required trace mineral for all known living organisms; it is a cofactor for many enzymes such as superoxide dismutase, essential in detoxification of superoxide free radicals.
• Chromium works with insulin for blood sugar balance .
• Boron is important for bone, skin and hair health, and wound healing.
• Molybdenum is necessary for dozens of enzymes, healthy digestion.
• Vanadium has roles in blood sugar balance and reproductive health.

Additionally, we need larger amounts of macro-minerals including calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Calcium and magnesium have key roles in bone and dental health, regulating muscle tone, heartbeat, blood pressure and blood clotting. Potassium maintains fluid balance and nerve transmission; zinc boosts immunity and is used in skin and bone health, wound healing, as well as sperm and protein production.

Contents

1 cap provides:

Vitamin A (Beta Carotine and Palmitate) 2400 mcg RAE
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Palmitate) 125 mg
Vitamin D-3 (2000 IU as Cholecalciferol) 25 mcg
Vitamin E (100 IU as d-alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate and Mixed Tocopherols) 67 mg
Vitamin K 85 mcg
Thiamine (as Thiamine Monoitrate) 25 mg
Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5 Phosphate) 25 mg
Niacin (as Niacinamide) N 100 mg
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate) 25 mg
Folate (400 mcg as L-Methylfolate, calcium salt) DFE 667 mcg
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin)100 mcg
Biotin 200 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate)100 mg
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 100 mcg
Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) 15 mg
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 100 mcg
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 1 mg
Manganese (as Manganese Glycinate) 5 mg
Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) 100 mcg
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Glycinate) 50 mcg
Betaine HCl 25 mg
Boron (as Boron Citrate) 1 mg
Vanadium (as Vanadyl Sulfate) 50 mcg
Vitamin K2 (K2 MK-7) 15 mcg

Other Ingredients: Vegetarian cellulose capsule., Vitamin E is derived from soy oil

This product does not contain dairy/milk/casein, egg, lactose, sugar, wheat, gluten, tree nuts or peanuts.

Cautions

Always take natural remedies under the supervision of your health care provider. Do not use Vitamin K without the advice of your healthcare professional if you are taking anticoagulant medicines; avoid folic acid if you are taking methotrexate.

Rarely gas, bloating or diarrhea can occur with large doses of vitamin C or magnesium, and resolve when doses are reduced.

Avoid during pregnancy and lactation unless under the guidance of your physician.