 Maxi Multi™
Daily Multiple Formula Vitamin/Mineral/Antioxidant
Pre-Conception
Vitamins for Women and Men
An optimal potency multiple vitamin/mineral/trace mineral formula
performs at least three important roles in pre-conception and fertility
enhancement:
I.) Supplies high potency (meaningful dose) antioxidant nutrients
including vitamins C and E, beta carotene, zinc, selenium, copper and manganese.
Excess Radical Oxygen Species (ROS) are detrimental to both natural and assisted
fertility1-5 and play a role in infertility in conditions such as polycystic
ovarian disease, endometriosis, spontaneous abortions, preeclampsia,
hydatidiform mole, embryopathies, preterm labor, and intrauterine growth
retardation.4-5
II.) Increases rate of conception. Multiple vitamin supplementation
during the pre-conception has been shown to increase rate of conception and
decrease time to conception,6-7,51 important because nutritional deficiencies
are common even in industrialized countries.8
III.) Decreases congenital abnormalities. Pre-conception multivitamin
supplementation has been shown to decrease congenital abnormalities including
neural tube defects, cardiovascular defects, limb defects, congenital
hydrocephalus, urinary tract anomalies and cleft palate.9-13 Multiple vitamins
containing folic acid are more effective than high dose folic acid alone for
preventing birth defects.10-13
An optimal potency multiple has been shown to increase fertility in both
men and women.1-13,51 In addition, there are specific nutrients known to be
important to men and women in varying amounts to improve fertility, pregnancy
and healthy baby outcomes.
How Does Your "Multiple" or "Pre-Natal" Compare?
Most multiple vitamin-mineral formulas, even those called
"pre-natal," are low potency formulas that do not contain the higher doses of
critical nutrients shown to improve fertility.
For the purpose of pre-conception fertility enhancement, the following nutrient
dose ranges are recommended for men and women based on the medical literature:
| Ingredient |
Benefit (Refs) |
Optimal Dose
Range Female |
Benefit
(Refs) |
Optimal Dose Range Male |
Maxi Multi
Contains |
| "Multiple"
formula |
1-13, 51 |
indet.* |
|
indet.* |
|
| Antioxidants |
1-5,
14-15,54 |
see vit.
C and E below |
2-5,23,
54,57 |
see vit. C,E, selenium & zinc below |
YES -Optimal
Potency |
| B Complex
|
51,52,58 |
indet.* |
52 |
indet.* |
Yes-see label
below |
| Carotenes |
|
|
23 |
indet.* |
Yes- see label
below |
| Vitamin E |
14,25,
50,55 |
200-400 IU |
21-23,
5-28,54,57 |
100-1,000 IU |
400 IU |
| Vitamin C |
4-15,24,
49-50,55 |
500-750+ |
15-23,54,57 |
100-1,000+mg |
1,200 mg |
| Vitamin D |
55 |
600-1,000 IU |
55 |
600-1,000 IU |
800 IU |
| Folate |
9,51-54,56 |
400-5,000mcg |
48,52,53,
54,57 |
indet.* |
800 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamine) |
45,46 |
400 - 1,000 mcg |
41-47 |
400-6000 mcg |
400 mcg |
| Selenium |
|
50-200 mcg |
28-29,57 |
200-225 mcg |
200 mcg |
| Zinc |
56 |
15-25mg |
30-40,57 |
15-66 mg |
20 mg |
| indet
= "Indeterminate." The nutrient is known to be essential for
pre-conception but the optimal dose is not clear from the medical
literature. |
Why Pre-Natal Vitamins are NOT Recommended
for Pre-Conception Supplementation
- Prenatal formulas do not contain the
above-listed target doses
of fertility-enhancing nutrients.
- Prenatal formulas contain high doses of iron.
Excess iron impairs fertility and should only be supplemented when
specifically recommended by your doctor based on blood testing.
Why Dr. Braverman Recommends Maxi Multi
Maxi Multi is
a state-of-the-art
formulation of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants
and bioflavonoids
with highly concentrated plant
enzymes for optimal assimilation.
Maxi Multi contains optimal, not minimal, doses
of nutrients necessary for overall good health. In addition,
Maxi Multi contains
target doses of the nutrients known to promote fertility in both men
and women. Very few supplement formulas contain these
"target levels" of nutrients.
Maxi Multi
is an Optimal Potency multiple
vitamin and mineral formula. that typically replaces at least five
separate formulas:
- High potency multiple
vitamin /mineral / trace mineral supplement
- High
potency multiple B-complex vitamins
- High potency
antioxidants
(A, carotenes, C, E, selenium, zinc)
- High potency
calcium / magnesium (1,000:400) plus
other bone-building nutrients (boron,
vitamin D)
- Bioflavonoids
If you only take one
pre-conception supplement,
this should be THE ONE!
The addition of Plant
Enzymes ensures absorption of nutrients. This formula is
hypoallergenic, ultra pure and suitable
for even highly sensitive individuals.
Suggested dose - 9 Capsules per day, in
divided doses with meals.
Provides target nutrient
doses for both men and women.
Product # 160 (270 Caps - a 30 day
supply)
$39.95
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Nine (9) Capsules contain:
Vitamin A (as natural beta-carotene [15,000
IU] from D. salina and [2500 IU] from palmitate) 17,500
IU
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbate and calcium
ascorbate) 1200 mg
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 800 IU
Vitamin
E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 400 IU
Vitamin K1 (as phytonadione)
150 mcg
Thiamin (as thiamin hydrochloride) 100 mg
Riboflavin 60 mg
Niacin (as niacinamide and inositol hexanicotinate) 200 mg
Vitamin B6 (as
pyridoxine hydrochloride and pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 100 mg
Folic Acid 800 mcg
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 400 mcg
Biotin 300 mcg
Pantothenic acid
(as d-calcium pantothenate) 400 mg
Calcium (as calcium carbonate,
citrate, malate, ascorbate, and pantothenate) 1000 mg
Iodine (from kelp) 150 mcg
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide, aspartate, citrate, and
ascorbate) 500 mg
Zinc (as zinc monomethionine) 20 mg
Selenium (as l-selenomethionine) 200 mcg
Copper (as copper amino acid chelate) 2 mg
Manganese (as manganese amino acid chelate) 5 mg
Chromium (as chromium picolinate and polynicotinate ) 200 mcg
Molybdenum
(as molybdenum amino acid chelate) 150 mcg
Potassium (as potassium
chloride and succinate) 99 mg
Choline (as choline citrate and bitartrate) 350 mg
Inositol 200 mg
Vanadium (as vanadyl sulfate) 20 mcg
Boron
(as boron aspartrate-citrate) 2 mg
para-Aminobenzoic acid 50 mg
Citrus bioflavonoids 100 mg
Lipase (8,000 USP u /g) 27.5 mg
Amylase (30,000 USP u /g) 19 mg
Protease (20,000 USP u /g) 5 mg
Other ingredients:
Gelatin, water (capsule), Arabinogalactan from Western Larch leaf,
magnesium stearate and silica.
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