Essential-4 Nutrition Pack, provided by Douglas Laboratories, combines 4 of the most important products to help support optimal health and provides them in a convenient pack – Label

1)        A multivitamin

2)        An essential fatty acid

3)        A probiotic

4)        A new coenzyme Q10 formula in a liquid-filled capsule.

FUNCTIONS

Ultra Preventive ®contains Metafolin , a patented, natural form of (6S) 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) as well as 500 IU of vitamin D3 per serving. 5-MTHF is the naturally occurring, predominant form of

folate commonly found in cells and is essential for overall health, as it participates as a cofactor in a reaction that involves the remethylation of homocysteine to methionine. Unlike synthetic folic acid, 5-MTHF can be used directly by the body, without the need for an additional conversion via the enzyme (5,10- methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR)). In certain populations, the body’s ability to convert folic acid to 5-MTHF by use of this enzyme may be compromised due to genetic differences. Metafolin^®contains only the S isomer of 5-MTHF and has been shown to be the only form of folate to be able to cross the blood-brain barrier.

Additional vitamin D3 (also known as cholecalciferol) has been added to this formula as numerous scientists now feel that supplementation with vitamin D at levels greater than previously thought necessary is critical to helping maintain overall health.

Opti-EPA ^ª: These enteric-coated softgels

contain essential omega-3 fatty acids, derived from marine lipid concentrate. Processed by

-EPA ^ªmolecular distillation,  Opti is an excellent

source of these fatty acids, providing 660 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 340 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) per serving. The omega-3 fatty acid EPA is the direct precursor for the prostaglandins E1 and E3, whereas DHA is of primary importance for the structural integrity of neuronal membranes. Studies have shown that EPA, along with DHA may play an important role in cardiovascular health. Opti-

E PA ^ªis enteric-coated, significantly reducing the “fishy” taste sometimes associated with marine lipid supplements.†

Multi-Probiotic 4000: Oral supplements of live, beneficial intestinal micro-organisms for nutritional health and well-being are known as probiotics. Probiotic dietary lactobacilli colonize the intestinal tract, depending on the specific bacterium-to-host affinity. Bacteria are continually in competition for colonization space. The original bacterial colonies have an advantage over transient bacteria. Nevertheless, the composition of the intestinal microflora is dynamic and constantly changing.

If harmful microorganisms proliferate, the equilibrium is disturbed, and it becomes difficult even for indigenous bacteria to maintain their necessary territory to colonize the intestine. Antibiotics tend to kill off both beneficial and harmful bacteria, and thus may also disturb the normal, healthy balance of intestinal microorganisms. †

Citrus Solu-Q^ª:Citrus Solu-Q^ªis a liquid filled capsule containing natural coenzyme Q10 in a patented, self-assembling nano-colloid system for enhanced absorption. When mixed with an aqueous system, this patented technology results in the formation of a nano-colloid containing solubilized CoQ10. This colloidal delivery system contains a highly uniform distribution of droplets that are typically less than 100 nm in diameter, and allows for enhanced absorption of coenzyme Q10. †