Ortho Molecular Products Alpha Base Capsules without Iron

Alpha Base is a comprehensive, hypo-allergenic, multivitamin and mineral blend. As a complete multivitamin, Alpha Base provides high-quality nutrients to support good health. USP* B vitamins help in energy metabolism and folate (as QuatrefolicTM – 100% 5-MTHF), the biologically active form of folic acid, helps to maintain the body’s ability to metabolize nutrients. Albion® TRAACS® chelated mineral complexes enhance bioavailability. Alpha Base includes an optimal 2:1 magnesium to calcium ratio. Key antioxidant vitamin C, natural vitamin E, mixed tocopherols and selenium protect cells from free radical damage. Alpha Base also contains a blend of vitamin K2 (as MK-7) and D3 which help in the maintenance of bones.

Overview

It is well-established that good nutrition promotes health, while nutritional deficiencies can lead to many health challenges. Yet, many people underestimate the importance of achieving proper levels of micronutrients each day. For the human body to complete vital daily tasks, it must be given a wide and complex variety of key micronutrients. Micronutrients play a role in strengthening (vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc), and converting food into energy (vitamin B12, riboflavin, niacin, niacinamide, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, zinc, and magnesium). Micronutrients also help in tissue formation (riboflavin, niacin, niacinamide, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, zinc) and cell division (calcium and vitamin D3) and specialisation (calcium). Becoming deficient in any one of these essential vitamins or minerals can create a breakdown metabolic processes that support good health.

Alpha Base is a superior multivitamin designed to support the ideal daily intake of vitamins and minerals by providing a high- quality source of nutrients in the most bioavailable form.

Bioavailability

The importance of bioavailability is obvious. If consuming a multivitamin has little effect on improving the body’s nutrient balance, there is no reason to ingest it. Inferior multivitamin supplements often contain synthetic vitamin E in a dl-tocopherol form. Alpha Base contains natural d-alpha tocopherol, as well as mixed tocopherols, to enhance vitamin E availability and its free radical scavenging potential.3 Another sign of an inferior multivitamin is the use of cheap, poorly absorbed, rock-salt minerals like calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide. These mineral forms have slow and limited absorption relying on adequate stomach acid to promote passive diffusion into the body.

What’s more, because they remain in the intestines longer, these forms can cause intestinal distress such as constipation (calcium carbonate) or diarrhea (magnesium oxide).

Alpha Base provides a full spectrum of highly absorbed, Albion® mineral chelates. Albion® is the world leader in manufacturing highly bioavailable mineral chelates, a specialized form of minerals bound to amino acids. This patented process creates natural mineral compounds which use active absorption mechanisms in the gastrointestinal tract to significantly enhance mineral absorption. Comparison studies show significantly superior absorption of mineral chelates over other forms of minerals.

In a magnesium comparison study reported by Graff et al. at Weber State University, Albion’s® magnesium amino acid chelate had (See Figure 1): 3

• 8.8 times greater absorption than magnesium oxide
• 5.6 times greater absorption than magnesium sulfate
• 2.3 times greater absorption than magnesium carbonate

Metabolism & Energy Production

Converting food into cellular energy is a nutrient-intensive process. Alpha Base provides substantial levels of B vitamins, which are prime coenzymes for the Kreb’s cycle, the biochemical pathway responsible for maintaining energy metabolism in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Alpha Base exclusively uses high-quality, USP-grade B vitamins ideal for those looking to maintain healthy energy levels.

Broad Spectrum Antioxidant Support

The body is constantly exposed to free radicals and relies heavily on its antioxidant reserve for protection. Free radicals are generated by metabolic by-products and environmental exposure such as UV rays from the sun, air pollution and radiation. Alpha Base contains a balanced spectrum of antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin C and E, trace elements and nutrients that up-regulate antioxidant-supporting pathways in the body to help to protect cells against damage caused by free radicals.