Foundation Formula

by Ronald Hoffman, M.D., CNS

Foundation Formula has everything a high quality multi should have - broad-based antioxidant protection, rich fortification with B vitamins, ample vitamin C and calcium, generous amonts of minerals including GTF Chromium, even lesser-known but important extras like vanadium, betaine, molybdenum and boron. Its vitamin A is provided at safe levels and includes mixed carotenoids, now felt to be superior to beta-carotene. Foundation Formula provides an all-inclusive base from which to step up to other key elements of the program.

Four tablets contain:
Vitamin A (as Retinyl Acetate and Betatene) 5,000 IU
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 500 mg
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 1,000 IU
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate and Mixed Tocopherols) 100 IU
Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 50 mg
Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin) 50 mg
Vitamin B3 (as Niacin and Niacinamide) 50 mg
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCI) 50 mg
Folate (as [6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid from 800 mcg of [6S-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt) 400 mcg
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 500 mcg
Biotin 300 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 50 mg
Calcium (as Ca Citrate) 200 mg
Magnesium (as TRAACS Mg Glycinate) 400 mg
Zinc (as Zn gluconate) 15 mg
Selenium (as Selenomethionine) 100 mcg
Copper (as Cu Amino Acid Chelate) 1 mg
Manganese (as Mn Sulfate) 2 mg
Chromium (as Cr Polynicotinate) 200 mcg
Molybedenum (as Mo Amino Acid Chelate) 100 mcg
Potassium (as K Chloride) 100 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex 100 mg
Mixed Tocopherol Blend (D-gamma, D-delta, D-alpha, & D-beta) 100 mg,
Choline Bitartrate 50 mg
Inositol 50 mg
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 50 mg
Tocotrienol blend 50 mg
Betaine (as Betaine HCI) 25 mg
Silica 16 mg
Boron (as B Amino Acid Chelate) 1.5 mg
Vanadium (as V Amino Acid Chelate) 30 mcg

This product contains soy and tilapia.

Suggested use: As a dietary supplment, adults take two tablets twice daily or as directed by a physician.

Many of you recall the recent vitamin E "scare" in which it was alleged that vitamin E was harmful. While it can be demonstrated that many of the analyses faulting vitamin E were based on selective culling of data from negative studies, and that these data are hardly applicable to prevention in healthy persons, faith in the benefits of vitamin E was undermined.

That's why Dr. Hoffman undertook a reformulation of Foundation Formula, his basic multi. He upgraded the E in the new Foundation Formula to the highest quality natural mixed tocopherols, rich in heart-healthy gamma tocopherol. It is now believed by many researchers that unless alpha tocopherol is complemented by gamma tocopherol, much of the cancer and cardiovascular preventive potential of vitamin E cannot be fully realized. Moreover, the daily dose of E delivered by Foundation Formula is 200 International Units, safely below the threshold of the upper limits of Vitamin E that resulted in harm in any of the negative studies.

Additionally, Dr. Hoffman went beyond E in reformulating Foundation Formula, incorporating generous amounts of tocotrienols, vitamin E's natural partner.

Tocotrienols are ideal accompaniments to vitamin E. Like vitamin E, tocotrienols are potent antioxidants that combat lipid peroxidation (the damaging of fats by free radicals).

Human studies indicate that, in addition to their antioxidant activity, tocotrienols have other important functions, especially in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system. Test tube and animal studies indicate a possible role for tocotrienols in protecting against cancer (particularly breast and skin cancer). In one study in patients with severe atherosclerosis of the carotid artery--the main artery supplying blood to the brain--tocotrienol administration (200 mg per day) reduced the level of lipid peroxides in the blood. Moreover, in patients receiving tocotrienols for 12 months, the size of atherosclerotic plaques became smaller. Recent studies have shown that tocotrienols exert an even more protective effect than Vitamin E on the linings of arteries.

It is with these latest research findings in mind that Dr. Hoffman presents this new and improved version of his popular multi-vitamin, Foundation Formula.

The information and product descriptions appearing on this website are for information purposes only, and are not intended to provide medical advice to individuals. Consult with your physician if you have any health concerns, and before initiating any new diet, exercise, supplement, or other lifestyle changes.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

120 tablets