Olivamine10™ Multivitamin
Pinnaclife’s Olivamine10™ Multivitamin provides the body with what it needs to support a good diet and good health. Each nutrient found in the multivitamin was scientifically evaluated and blended to ensure bioavailability and precise dosing. In addition to the scientifically formulated blend of Olivamine10™, each two-capsule dose contains: 50 mg of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) and Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA).
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
CoQ10 is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. Without it, the body cannot survive. CoQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age and to be low in patients with some chronic diseases such as heart conditions, muscular dystrophies, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS. Some prescription drugs may also lower CoQ10 levels. The brain and heart are most dependent upon CoQ10 for survival.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) & Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC)
Rarely are two such critical mitochondrial protectants studied in tandem, but this is the case with these anti-aging powerhouses. There are more than one hundred age-related diseases associated with
mitochondrial decay. ALA and ALC have been carefully researched within a university laboratory, and their ability to prevent and reverse mitochondria damage is well documented in scientific literature.
Ingredients:
- Vitamin A was the first fat-soluble vitamin to be isolated. It was discovered as a result of its ability to prevent night blindness and drying and hardening of the mucous membrane that lines the eyelids. Beta-carotene was discovered to be the precursor to vitamin A. Vitamin A belongs to a class of compounds called retinoids, which only occur in animal products. Vitamin A requires fats as well as minerals in order to be properly absorbed from the digestive tract. Large amounts of vitamin A are stored in the liver, and therefore, it does not need to be supplied in the diet on a daily basis. Beta-carotene is found exclusively in fruit and vegetable sources. Beta-carotene consists of two molecules of vitamin A linked head to head. Enzymes in the intestinal tract split beta-carotene into two molecules of vitamin A whenever the body needs it.
- Vitamin C is an essential, water-soluble micronutrient that is produced by plants and animals, but not by humans. There is evidence of often-fatal "scurvy" dating back to 3000 B.C. In the 1700s, researchers found the link between scurvy and diets of rationed food lacking fruits and vegetables. In the 1800s, the British Royal Navy began issuing sailors an ounce of lemon or lime juice each day, beginning their second week at sea. In 1933, its chemical structure was established. It was successfully synthesized, and the name was changed to ascorbic acid. We must depend on our diet, or nutritional supplements, as the source of this vitamin.
- The term "Vitamin D" refers to a group of fat-soluble vitamins whose primary purpose is to maintain appropriate blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Of the different form of vitamin D – vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol is the most potent form. Not available in many foods, vitamin D can be manufactured by the body through the skin by virtue of a reaction with sunlight. Hence vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin.
- Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in several forms: alpha, beta, delta and gamma-tocopherol, and alphatocotrienal. Alphla-tocopherol has long been considered the most biologically active form of vitamin E supplement, but research suggests that other forms provide benefits that may have been underappreciated. Vitamin E’s antioxidant activities play a role in supporting cell life and impart anti-aging effect.
- Vitamin K is a fat-soluble group of vitamins that is comprised of the K vitamins: K1, K2, K3, and K4. Vitamin K is the most famous for its role in the clotting of blood. However, there is increasing evidence that it is involved in other roles that are beneficial, such as possibly enhancing bone formation in men and women, as well as possibly reducing high cholesterol levels in peritoneal dialysis patients.
- Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, was the first of the B vitamins to be discovered in the 1900s. Vitamin B1 plays a vital role in the conversion of blood sugar to energy. Its metabolic activities primarily affect the nerves, muscles, and cardiovascular system. Because it is a water-soluble vitamin, it must be replenished daily. Beriberi is the classical vitamin B1 deficiency syndrome. It is more prevalent in Asian countries where polished rice is the staple diet. When beriberi occurs in the United States, it is most commonly seen in severely malnourished infants and elderly people. In adults, alcoholism, malabsorption syndromes and diets consisting primarily of highly processed, refined foods can be causes of vitamin B1 deficiency.
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin, is a water-soluble B vitamin, which is an important factor in oxidative and enzyme dependent processes of the body. It is also essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Making it essential for normal growth and development, lactation, physical performance, reproduction, and good health. Deficiency is rare because vitamin B2 is readily available in many food sources. However, storage in the body is minimal, and when dietary intake is insufficient, signs of deficiency can occur within one week. Making it essential to be supplied daily.
- Vitamin B3 is a water-soluble B vitamin that exists as two forms, niacin and niacinamide. Niacin plays an essential role in over 200 chemical reactions in the body. These two forms work independently in many cases, but are both necessary for treating the vitamin B3 deficiency known as pellagra. Observed for centuries as a disease of the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and central nervous system, pellagra progresses from an indentifying dermatitis to diarrhea, dementia, and eventually death. Affected population’s consumed a diet low in protein and high in corn. Niacin, which is also known as nicotinic acid, lowers elevated blood lipids and may reduce mortality. In addition to being used alone, it has also been used in combination with cholesterol-lowering drugs to increase the lipid-lowering effects. Niacinamide, which is also known as nicotinamide has been used to treat newly diagnosed patients with type I diabetes, patients with type II and people with arthritis.
- Vitamin B6/Pyridoxine is a water-soluble B vitamin that is required within the body for many processes - more than one hundred enzyme reactions may be dependent on vitamin B6 – therefore its role in the body is very diverse. Several activities are related to the metabolism of amino acids and other proteins. Because vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin, like the rest of its family, replenishment is necessary, even though there is some storage in muscle.
- Folic acid is a member of the water-soluble B vitamin group. Referred to as folate, folinic acid, and vitamin B9. The word “folate” is derived from green leafy vegetables. Folic acid plays a major role in cell division, as it is involved in both DNA and RNA processes. This explains the importance of folic acid in fetal development, as well as in possibly preventing some age-related diseases.
- Vitamin B12 is the name given to a group of naturally occurring compounds referred to as cobalamins. Cobalamin is the generic name of vitamin B12 because it contains the heavy metal cobalt, which gives this water-soluble vitamin its red color. Vitamin B12 is an essential for growth and plays an important role in the metabolism of cells, especially those found in bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract, and nervous tissue. Because the body doesn’t produce vitamin B12 dietary intake is essential, and animal products are the primary food sources. In the stomach, a mediator called Intrinsic Factor or IF is required to carry vitamin B12 from food into the bloodstream. Without intrinsic factor, only a small percentage of vitamin B12 is absorbed. Once absorbed, relatively large amounts of vitamin B12 can be stored in the liver. Vitamin B12 is required for the normal function of all cells.
- Biotin is a recently discovered water-soluble B vitamin. As a water-soluble vitamin, excess is removed from the body each day through urine. Also as a coenzyme for carbohydrate, amino acid, and lipid metabolism, symptoms of deficiency manifest themselves in seemingly unrelated ways. Biotin is essential for the activity of many enzyme systems. Biotin deficiency is associated with poor absorption from the digestive tract, which may be due to the diet itself.
- Calcium is the most abundant mineral found with in the human body. It is widely known for its important role in the development of bones and teeth in children and teenagers, but it is very important to men and woman of all ages. An average healthy male contains about 2.5 to 3 pounds of calcium while a female contain about 2 pounds. Approximately 99 percent of calcium is present in the bones and teeth, which leaves one percent in cells and body fluids. Although only a small amount of calcium is in the blood, the body goes to great lengths to maintain blood-calcium levels. Three regulatory mechanisms control blood-calcium. If levels drop too low, intestinal calcium absorption can increase, calcium can be released from bones, and/or the kidneys reduce calcium excretion.
- Iodine’s main known function is the role it plays in the various thyroid hormones, which regulate numerous bodily functions. Dietary iodine is converted to iodide in the gastrointestinal tract where it is easily absorbed and transported to the thyroid gland. Iodine is stored in the thyroid gland. Iodine metabolism and thyroid hormone production are regulated by a negative feedback hormonal control system. A decline in blood thyroid hormone triggers the brain to release more hormones. If the thyroid gland is damaged or absent, the basal metabolic rate can decline to as low as 55 percent of normal, resulting in impaired growth and development. When the thyroid gland is hyperactive, the basal metabolic rate can go up as high as 160 percent of normal, causing a fast heart beat resulting in, nervousness, and excitability.
- Zinc is a trace element that is essential for optimal health. It is required for the activity of more than 300 enzymes in the human body, and therefore participates in wide ranges of functions. It is widely distributed in microorganisms, plants, and animals. In humans, the highest concentrations of zinc are found in the liver, pancreas, kidneys, bone, and muscles. Zinc has a role in antioxidant activates, detoxification of the liver, and maintaining a healthy immune system. The senses of smell and taste are affected by zinc deficiency, and supplementation may help increase weight gain and benefit depression associated with anorexia. Diarrhea associated with malnutrition is significantly improved with zinc supplements.
- Selenium is an essential trace mineral found naturally in the soil. Much of what is known about selenium is based on observation of deficiency states caused by low levels of soil-selenium in certain regions of the world, and the food sources produced from that soil. Selenium plays important roles in detoxification and antioxidant defense mechanisms in the body.
- Copper is an essential trace mineral. Although not required in large amounts, it has been found to be involved in many processes necessary for optimal health. Copper is instrumental in the production of hemoglobin, the primary component of red blood cells, and deficiency has been linked to certain forms of anemia.
- Manganese is a trace element that acts as a co-factor, which aids in the activation of a wide variety of enzymes. Manganese-containing enzymes influence many biological activities, including the cholesterol, complex proteins, fatty acids, protein, and the synthesis of collagen. Proper manganese levels may contribute to preserving increasing bone density in osteoporosis. In addition to its role in bone formation, manganese is also known to be involved in the production of cartilage. Manganese is thought to be involved in the body's natural defenses for decreasing the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. The average human body contains approximately 20mg of manganese, which is stored mainly in the bones. Smaller amounts concentrate in the pituitary, liver, pancreas, and intestinal mucosa. Absorption occurs throughout the entire small intestine.
- Chromium was first discovered as an essential trace element in 1955. The body of an average healthy individual contains only several milligrams. This small amount plays an important role in the enhancement of insulin's effectiveness, regulation of blood sugar levels, and the activation of various enzymes for energy production. As with many nutrients, a lot has been learned about chromium’s function within the body when observing patients’ who are experiencing chromium deficiency.
- Molybdenum is one of the scarcest substances on earth, yet small amounts of this mineral are found in nearly all organs of the human body. Molybdenum is a component of several important enzymes that participate in liver detoxification.
- Boron is a trace mineral that is recognized as an essential nutrient. This element is found in nature in water, soil, and rock. It is associated with the body's ability to utilize calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin D. It is the fifth element on the periodic table. In the form of borax and boric acid, borates have been recognized for their usefulness in medicines preservatives, and agriculture over the past 4,000 years.
- Silicon is an ultra trace element and the second most abundant mineral found in the earths crust. The largest concentrations of silicon can be found in the skin and cartilage, which also occurs in the aorta, bone, connective tissue, lungs, lymph nodes, tendons, and trachea. Inhalation of silicon from the environment is partially responsible for its high occurrence in lung tissue. The discovery of silicon's role as an essential nutrient is quite recent, and very little work has been done regarding its metabolic activity and optimal dosage ranges. Recent research suggests that silicon is required for the formation of bone, and that men and women who have a high dietary intake of silicon may have reduced risk of osteoporosis.
- Tin is an ultra trace metal found in the earth’s crust. The term "trace" refers to the amount of the metal observed in food and water that provides the dietary intake necessary to maintain optimal health. As is the case with most of the trace minerals, tin’s contribution and nutritional value is appreciated in conditions of deficiency, when health begins to fail.
- Vanadium is an essential trace mineral found in water and soil throughout the world. Interest in vanadium as a nutritional substance has been steadily building over the past twenty years. Vanadium is a transition metal with biochemical properties similar to chromium, molybdenum, manganese and iron. Vanadium primarily functions as a cofactor in various enzymatic reactions for utilization and regulation of insulin, glucose, and cholesterol. It accumulates primarily in organ tissues. The highest concentrations are found in the liver, kidneys, and bone. Bone appears to be the long-term storage site for vanadium, while storage of accessible vanadium is primarily in fat and lipid serum.
- Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) is the acetylated ester of the amino acid L-carnitine. ALC is an amino acid that is produced naturally in the body, with the greatest amounts being found in the brain, male testicles, and muscles. ALC facilitates the production of energy from the use of fatty acids.
- Acetyl-L-carnitine is considered to be a cognitive enhancing nutrient. It has been shown to increase the production and release of acetylcholine in the brain. ALC has become recognized as a valuable nutrient in the prevention of brain aging. As people and animals age, there is a decrease in the production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and in the number of NGF receptors. It has been also discovered that acetyl-L-carnitine may slow down and partially reverse both of these negative consequences of the aging process.
- CoQ10 is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. Without it, the body cannot survive. CoQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age and to be low in patients with some chronic diseases such as heart conditions, muscular dystrophies, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS. Some prescription drugs may also lower CoQ10 levels. Levels of CoQ10 in the body can be increased by taking CoQ10 supplements.1 The brain and heart are most dependent upon CoQ10 for survival. This is why so many cardiologists prescribe CoQ10 for their at-risk patients as well as those who have undergone a major coronary event.
- Rarely are two such critical mitochondrial protectants studied in tandem, but this is the case with these anti-aging powerhouses. There are more than one hundred age-related diseases associated with mitochondrial decay. ALA and ALC have been studied for years, and their ability to prevent and reverse mitochondria damage is well documented in scientific literature.
- Lycopene is a carotenoid – a member of vitamin A family derived from plant sources. Lycopene does not, however, have vitamin A activity. It is the substance that gives tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables their red coloration. Under normal conditions, the collection of lycopene in human plasma is greater than other dietary carotenoids. Lycopene may also enhance various aspects of cellular and non-cellular immunity.
- Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid, a member of the vitamin A family derived from plant sources. It is usually found together with lutein, another cantenoid, in the macula and retina of the eye. These carotenoids have two main functions, they absorb the potentially harmful blue-violet wavelengths of light energy that come into the eye, and they also function as antioxidants.
