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Doctor's Choice^™ Men

(Multivitamin)

Multivitamin formula with essential nutrient for men's optimal health.

As a pioneer in science-based supplements, we have a pharmaceutical-minded commitment to quality from the moment ingredients arrive, to the day finished supplements ship from our FDA-registered manufacturing facility.

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Overview

Why are multivitamin and mineral supplements important?
Nutrients from diet alone may be insufficient:

Many Americans have nutritional gaps in their diets - even when they try to eat a healthy diet. Multivitamins can help fill those gaps.

Why take Doctor's Choice^™ Men?
Targeted to your age and gender:

Recommended for over 10 years by naturopathic and medical experts, Doctor's Choice^™ Men contains essential nutrients to support the key health concerns of men, including additional support for prostate and sexual health.†

Doctor's Choice^™ Men provides more nutritional power:†

Based on milligram to milligram comparisons with the leading competitor, Doctor's Choice^™ Men provides more support for healthy aging, digestion, blood sugar, energy, bones, and the immune system.†

Easy to swallow with OrganiGlide™ Technology:

The all natural glide-coat, made with organic spirulina, makes swallowing your vitamins effortless. Better health has never been easier to swallow!†

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Technical Data

Description

Doctor's Choice™ dietary supplements are comprehensive multivitamin and mineral supplements formulated with clinically effective levels of nutrients. The high potency combination of essential vitamins, minerals, and key nutrients are designed to meet the different needs of all age and gender groups.

Age and gender specific formulas to meet nutrient needs of different life stages
Optimal levels of nutrients, provided in their most bioavailable forms for easy assimilation^†
High quality, consistent products manufactured at an FDA registered drug establishment
Specialized coating to ease swallowing
Sensitive Stomach option available to meet individual needs

How Does It Work?

Why Take Multivitamins
Research shows that most Americans don't get the recommended daily allowances of vitamins and minerals from their diets. ¹ And, busy lifestyles take a toll on nutrient stores of vitamins and minerals needed for optimal energy production and healthy stress management. Requirements for nutritional support of the body can be altered due to changes in nutritional availability, time commitments, stress levels and energy requirements that individuals may experience on a daily basis. ^2,3

Water soluble nutrients such as the B-vitamins, vitamin C and certain minerals are not stored in the body, and so require constant replenishing. They're required to support daily energy levels, to form neurotransmitters, hormones, and immune system substances, and to protect from the effects of stress, aging, occasional sleeplessness and oxidative stress.^†⁴

Natural phytonutrients such as lutein, zeaxanthin, hesperidin and fruit extracts can round out the nutritional profile of a high-quality multiple. ^5-7

Multivitamin and mineral supplements have been clinically shown to enhance many aspects of health.^† ⁸ In order to provide optimal health benefits, the supplement must provide a full range of essential vitamins and minerals, at clinically effective levels, along with other nutrients that provide targeted support to the body's organs and systems.^†⁸

Most once-daily multivitamins are formulated to provide only the recommended daily allowances (RDA), which is defined as the minimum amount of a vitamin or mineral that is required to prevent a deficiency disease (i.e., scurvy, rickets). ⁹ The RDAs are not necessarily the amount required for optimum health.

Doctor's Choice™ multivitamins are formulated to provide essential nutrients for energy, bone support, digestion, vision, healthy aging, blood sugar metabolism, and immune health.^†

Making Multivitamins Easier to Swallow
An online survey of 679 adults found that 40 percent of them had difficulty swallowing pills. Factors that affected the perceived difficulty in swallowing the pill included the size of the pill and the shape. ¹⁰ Comprehensive multivitamins, by their very nature, can be large tablets.

To make Doctor's Choice™ Daily Multiples easier to swallow, they are coated using OrganiGlide™ Technology. This unique, OrganiGlide coating is composed of organic spirulina and natural acacia gum that protects the nutrients from light and moisture while helping the tablet slide down the esophagus.

Key Multivitamin Ingredients
Doctor's Choice™ Daily Multiples offer the following ingredients that are key to good health:

Ingredient	Key Functions and Benefits
Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene	Helps support healthy skin and mucous membrane integrity; supports healthy immune system responses; supports healthy bone growth and healthy reproductive processes.^† Beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, is an antioxidant and free radical fighter.^† ^11-14 Vitamin A also supports the function of heart mitochondria (energy-producing cells) and maintains the general health and vigor of epithelial cells.^† ^13,15
Vitamin C	Necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system; antioxidant and free radical fighter; assists with hormone synthesis; supports healthy skin integrity; supports healthy iron absorption.^† ^16-19 Promotes many metabolic reactions, particularly protein metabolism, including formation of connective tissue.^† Vitamin C also provides protection for the inner lining of the arteries.^†²⁰
Vitamin D	Supports healthy metabolism of calcium and phosphorus; supports the absorption of vitamin A; supports bone mineralization.^† ^21-23 Recent research has shown that Vitamin D is important to the maintenance of electrolyte balance, volume balance and helps support the retention of healthy blood pressure levels that are already within normal limits.^† ^24-26 Also boosts immune function.^† ²⁷
Vitamin E	Helps oxygen circulation; supports healthy nerve transmissions; supports healthy leg nerves and muscles; helps boost energy levels.^† ^28-30 Vitamin E also inhibits the oxidation of low density lipids by inactivating free radicals.^† ²⁹ It supports fatty acids and healthy development of cell structures. ³³ Supports healthy platelet activity.^† ^29,31
Potassium	Supports healthy nervous system; supports regular heart rhythm; supports proper muscle contraction, especially cardiac muscle contraction.^† ^32-34
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)	Rich in flavonoids and supports eye health.^† ³⁵
Lutein	Lutein scavenges free reactive oxidative species, supports eye health, and may support healthy cholesterol levels already within normal limits.^† ^5,36-38
Lycopene	An antioxidant that provides protection to the inside surfaces of artery walls.^† Assists in cholesterol metabolism.^† ^39,40
Vegetable Blend	Vegetables are important sources of antioxidants.^† Cruciferous vegetables contain glucosinolates, which are important for cellular health. ^41,42 Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, contain several phytochemicals including indole-3-carbinol (I3C), phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC), sulforaphane, and diindolylmethane (DIM). ^43-47 These cruficerous vegetables are important for healthy hormone metabolism.^†^47,48

Ingredients for Digestion^†
Doctor's Choice™ provides the following ingredients to promote healthy digestion:^†

Ingredient	Key Functions and Benefits
Ginger	Supports body's anti-inflammatory response; supports healthy stomach function.^† ^49,50

Ingredients for Blood Sugar Metabolism^†
Doctor's Choice™ provides the following ingredients to support blood sugar metabolism already within the normal range:^†

Ingredient	Key Functions and Benefits
Chromium	Supports healthy carbohydrate metabolism; helps maintain healthy blood glucose concentration already within normal range; may increase insulin binding and the number of insulin receptors.^† ^51,52 Helps support the retention of healthy cholesterol levels that are already within normal limits.^†^51,52
Vanadium	An essential trace element, vanadium supports glucose and lipid metabolism.^† Vanadium adds support to sodium and potassium transport in the red blood cell.^† ^53-55
Cinnamon Bark	Supports healthy immune system; helps maintain healthy blood glucose metabolism already within normal limits; supports healthy digestion; supports healthy bacterial balance in the intestines.^† ^56-58

Ingredients for Healthy Aging and Immunity^†
Doctor's Choice™ provides the following ingredients to support healthy aging and immunity:^†

Ingredient	Key Functions and Benefits
Iodine	Required by thyroid gland to synthesize thyroid hormones, which regulate the basal metabolic rate; the thyroid gland is critically linked to effective cardiac functioning.^†⁵⁹ Contributes to the efficiency of the pumping strength of the heart muscle; supports healthy metabolic rate; supports healthy growth regulation.^† ⁵⁹
Zinc	Supports healthy immune system; supports healthy enzyme processes; supports healthy immune response.^† ⁶⁰ Involved in protein digestion; Zinc has been shown in clinical trials to support healthy aortic valves and overall cardiovascular health.^† ⁶¹ Supports prostate health in men.^† ⁶²
Selenium	An essential trace element; with vitamin E supports healthy cell membranes; supports healthy thyroid functioning.^† ^63-66 Research also shows that selenium supports cardiovascular function.^† ⁶⁷ Supplementation of selenium has been shown to promote prostate health.^†⁶⁸
Copper	Supports healthy energy metabolism, healthy skin integrity; helps iron utilization; required with iron for synthesis of hemoglobin.^† ^69,70 Provides significant support for healthy heart muscles.^† ^71-73 Component of coenzymes in electron transport chain and enzyme necessary for melanin pigment formation.^†^69,70
Manganese	Supports healthy metabolic reactions; activates several enzymes and has antioxidant properties; needed for hemoglobin synthesis, urea formation, growth, reproduction, lactation, bone formation, possibly the production and release of insulin and inhibiting cell damage.^†^74,75
Chromium	Supports healthy carbohydrate metabolism; helps maintain healthy blood glucose concentration already within normal range; may increase insulin binding and the number of insulin receptors.^† ^76,77 Helps support the retention of healthy cholesterol levels that are already within normal limits.^†^76,77
Molybdenum	Supports healthy iron metabolism; supports healthy uric acid production; supports healthy sexual functioning in men.^† ^78,79 Functions as a cofactor for three enzymes which contribute to the antioxidant capacity of the blood and also plays a role in the metabolism of prescription medications.^†^78,79
Boron	Supports healthy bone and joint function; supports healthy muscle health; supports healthy muscle synthesis.^† ⁸⁰
Green Tea	Polyphenols in green tea act as potent antioxidants; supports cellular health.^†⁸¹
Sweet Cherry Fruit Extract	Rich in antioxidants and supports the immune system.^† ^82,83
Inositol	Supports healthy nerve cell transmission.^†^84,85
Pomegranate (40% ellagic acid)	Pomegranate is a polyphenol antioxidant; fights free radicals; promotes prostate and breast cell health.^† ^86,87
Polygonnum Cuspitadium, 50% Resveratrol	A potent antioxidant; supports healthy aging and cardiovascular health.^† ^88,89

Ingredients for Bone Health^†
Doctor's Choice™ provides the following ingredients for bone health:^†

Ingredient	Key Functions and Benefits
Calcium	Necessary for bone and joint health; allows proper interaction of myosin and actin, proteins in the muscles, to support proper contraction.^†^90-93
Magnesium	Magnesium regulates nerve muscle firing.^† ^94-97 Required for normal functioning of muscle and nervous tissue; participates in bone formation; constituent of many coenzymes.^†^95,96 Supports a healthy immune system and enzymes involved in energy production.^†^94-97
Selenium	An essential trace element; with vitamin E supports healthy cell membranes; supports healthy thyroid functioning.^† ^98-101 Research also shows that selenium supports cardiovascular function.^† ¹⁰² Supplementation of selenium has been shown to promote prostate health.^† ¹⁰³
Manganese	Supports healthy metabolic reactions; activates several enzymes and has antioxidant properties; needed for hemoglobin synthesis, urea formation, growth, reproduction, lactation, bone formation, possibly the production and release of insulin and inhibiting cell damage.^† ^104,105
Boron	Supports healthy bone and joint function; supports healthy muscle health; supports healthy muscle synthesis.^† ¹⁰⁶

Ingredients for Energy^†
Doctor's Choice™ provides the following ingredients for energy:^†

Ingredient	Key Functions and Benefits
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	Essential for carbohydrate metabolism; important for immune system functioning; affects mood and cognitive function.^† ^107,108 Essential for synthesis of acetycholine.^†¹⁰⁹
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is crucial in the production of body energy.^† Supports healthy glutathione reductase activity, which helps maintain glutathione, a major protector against free radical damage.^† Vitamin B2 itself also has antioxidant qualities.^† ^110-112
Niacin	Supports healthy cholesterol production and assists in triglyceride breakdown to retain healthy cholesterol levels that are already within normal limits.^† ^113-117 Increases good cholesterol levels, particularly HDL-2 (the best cholesterol).^† ¹¹⁸ Niacin supports the retention of healthy blood pressure that is already within normal limits.^† ¹¹⁹
Vitamin B6	A homocysteine lowering agent that also supports healthy circulation.^† ^120,121 Essential coenzyme for normal amino acid metabolism; assists in production of circulating antibodies.^† ¹²²
Folic Acid	Folic acid's main function is support of healthy energy production.^† It supports healthy immune system and healthy nervous system function.^† Recent research shows folic acid can reduce the amount of the amino acid homocysteine in the blood.^† ^123-126
Vitamin B12	This essential nutrient supports healthy human energy production.^† Vitamin B12 helps support metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.^† It supports healthy cell formation and cellular longevity.^† ^126-128
Biotin	Essential coenzyme required by the mitochondria for cellular production of energy.^† ¹²⁹ Required for the conversion of pyruvic acid to oxaloacetic acid and the synthesis of fatty acids and purines; supports healthy hair and skin.^† ^129-131
Pantothenic Acid	In clinical studies, when combined with other heart healthy nutrients, pantothenic acid supported the muscle strength of the heart.^†¹³² Essential for transfer of pyruvic acid into Krebs cycle, conversion of lipids and amino acids into glucose, and synthesis of cholesterol and steroid hormones.^† ¹³³
Choline Bitartrate	Choline contains methyl group, and methyl groups from choline convert homocysteine into a useful amino acid.^† ¹³⁴ Choline is important for the structural integrity of cell membranes and lipid and cholesterol transport and metabolism.^† ^135,136

Recommendations

Take 3 tablets daily with water to activate OrganiGlide™. Best if taken with food.

Precautions

See individual product label.

How Is It Supplied?

00049; 90 tablets

Storage Recommendations

Store at controlled room temperature, 59° to 86°F (15° – 30°C).

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Ingredients

	Amount/Serving	%DV
Calories	10

Total Carbohydrate	2g	<1%**

Dietary Fiber	<1g	4%**

Vitamin A (75% as beta carotene and as retinyl acetate)	5,000IU	100%

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	300 mg	500%

Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)	800IU	200%

Vitamin E (as natural mixed tocopherols)	67IU	223%

Vitamin K (as phytonadione)	80 mcg	100%

Thiamin (as thiamin HCl) (vitamin B1)	60 mg	4,000%

Riboflavin (vitamin B₂)	60 mg	3,529%

Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin)	90mg	450%

Vitamin B₆ (as pyridoxine HCl)	25 mg	1,250%

Folic Acid	800 mcg	200%

Vitamin B₁₂ (as cyanocobalamin)	500 mcg	8,333%

Biotin	600 mcg	200%

Pantothenic Acid (as calcium D-pantothenate)	60 mg	600%

Calcium (as calcium carbonate, tricalcium phosphate, and calcium citrate)	300mg	30%

Iodine (as potassium iodide)	300mcg	200%

Magnesium (as magnesium aspartate and magnesium oxide)	150mg	38%

Zinc (as zinc gluconate)	16mg	107%

Selenium (as L-selenomethionine)	200mcg	286%

Copper (as copper gluconate)	2mg	100%

Manganese (as manganese citrate)	2 mg	100%

Chromium (as chromium picolinate)	200mcg	167%

Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate)	75 mcg	100%

Sodium	15mg	<1%

Potassium (as potassium aspartate)	100mg	3%

Choline Bitartrate	215 mg	*

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) Bark Extract	150mg	*

Antioxidant Blend: sweet cherry fruit extract, green tea leaf extract, grape seed extract, pomegranate fruit extract, and giant knotweed root and rhizome extract containing 50% resveratrol	109mg	*

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Rhizome	45mg	*

Vegetable Blend: broccoli flower, cabbage leaf, tomato fruit, carrot root, collard greens, mustard greens, kale leaf, and spinach leaf	40mg	*

Inositol	30 mg	*

Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides)	30mg	*

Panax Ginseng Root Extract	15mg	*

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) Fruit	10mg	*

Boron (as sodium borate)	2mg	*

Lycopene	2mg	*

Lutein	1.5mg	*

Vanadium (as vanadyl sulfate)	150mcg	*

Zeaxanthin	75mcg	*

This product does not contain

artificial coloring
artificial flavoring
corn
dairy products
gluten
preservatives
sugar
wheat
yeast

This product contains natural ingredients; color variations are normal.

Notes

If taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women.

Formulated with OrganiGlide^™ Technology - This all-natural, organic glide-coat is designed to make swallowing your vitamins effortless. Better health has never been easier to swallow!^†

ETI is an FDA-registered Drug Establishment.

***Based on a milligram-to-milligram comparison

**Based on 2000 calorie diet.Other Ingredients: cellulose, modified cellulose, modified cellulose gum, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, acacia, silicon dioxide, organic spirulina, soy lecithin, vegetable glycerin, and soybean oil.

UPC Codes: 763948000494

Frequently Asked Questions

How much caffeine does Doctor's Choice^™ Men contain?

Doctor's Choice^™ Men contains a minute amount of caffeine, derived from the green tea extract. The total daily amount of caffeine is only 1 milligram. For comparison, the average amount of caffeine in one cup of coffee ranges between 80 to 115 milligrams, depending on the method of brewing and type of coffee bean used.

I have trouble swallowing big vitamin tablets. Why are your tablets so large?

This is the most frequent question our customers ask. While the tablets are large this is necessary in order to include the optimal amounts of nutrients for good health. They have a coating which gets slippery when in contact with water or saliva to help make them easier to swallow.

A suggestion to help swallow tablets is to first take a sip of water to moisten your throat. Then place the pill on the tip of your tongue and take a small sip of water. But instead of tilting your head backwards (as many of us are tempted to do), tilt your chin down toward your chest. This will cause the tablet to float towards the back of your mouth, making gravity do most of the work. And if you tend to gag when taking your pills, take a deep breath before putting the tablet in your mouth. This helps suppress your gag reflex and makes swallowing much less uncomfortable.

Why do I have to take so many tablets of the Doctor’s Choice ^™ multivitamins each day? Can’t I get all the vitamins and minerals I need from one tablet?

In order to obtain the optimal amount of vitamins, minerals, and herbs to be effective, they need to be in amounts that could not possibly fit into a single tablet or capsule in a size small enough to be swallowed. Many nutrients are only active in the body for a short period of time and need to be replenished every 6 to 8 hours. Our Doctor’s Choice^™ multivitamins are designed to be taken at intervals during the day (3 times a day, just like meals).

You can take fewer tablets than we recommend on the label, however, it if is difficult to take them throughout the day. Even at half the recommended dosage there is still significant nutritional support, especially when compared to many popular "just one tablet a day" formulas.

Why do I get an upset stomach when I take my Doctor’s Choice^™ multivitamins? It seems to happen most often when I take them on an empty stomach.

While nutritional supplements are most often well tolerated, a few herbs and vitamins may make some individuals feel queasy or nauseated. Iron, in particular, has been linked to this problem. Taking supplements with meals will generally eliminate vitamin-associated nausea. If your nausea persists, the following strategies might be helpful:

Reduce the number of tablets from the recommended four or six each day to just two or three daily.
Take your multivitamins later in the day; take two with your evening meal and two at bedtime with a small snack.
Take your vitamins with a clear carbonated beverage, such as ginger ale or lemon/lime soda.

If none of these help, stop taking the Doctor’s Choice^™ Multivitamins for a few days to rule out underlying problems. Your nausea may have coincidentally occurred when you started taking the vitamins but may actually be unrelated. Contact your doctor or other healthcare practitioner if your nausea is still present.

Are all the ingredients in the Doctor’s Choice^™ multivitamins "natural"?

We strive to use natural raw materials whenever possible. However, due to the limited availability of some of these nutrients, additional processing is sometimes needed to provide adequate raw materials for manufacturing and production. It would also be cost prohibitive for consumers to buy products containing only raw materials derived from a natural source. For example, the manufacturing of vitamin B begins with natural fermentation. Because B vitamins are only available in small quantities in nature, additional processing is needed to provide adequate amounts for manufacturing and production. Therefore, our Doctor’s Choice^™ Multivitamins along with the rest of our nutritional supplements reflect the balance between providing high quality vitamins and keeping the price affordable.