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Optimals Listed in the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR)
ARIIX announcesOptimalssupplements to be included in the Physicians’ Desk Reference
Most health professionals in the United States consider the Physicians’ Desk Reference one of the most important and frequently consulted reference books in the industry
BOUNTIFUL, Utah – Premier global health and wellness company ARIIX announced today that Optimals Vitamins and Minerals nutritional supplements will be listed in The Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR), the most widely used compilation of prescribing information used by physicians. Virtually every physician in the United States uses the PDR, with readership studies indicating that nine out of ten doctors consider the PDR their most important and most frequently consulted reference book.
“There are a very limited number of nutritional companies listed in the PDR,” says Dr. Ray Strand, MD. “The Physician Desk Reference (PDR) is the physician’s bible. I am excited that I am now able to point out to my patients that ARIIX Optimals are listed and part of the PDR.”
The PDR is an annual directory of ethical pharmaceutical, biological, and diagnostic products published as a service to the medical field. Inclusion in the Physicians’ Desk Reference adds to the visibility and credibility of ARIIX’s already well-regarded reputation for exceptional quality, integrity and standards. In the last year, Optimals have also earned NSF International certification, following verification of the products’ safety and adherence to strict standards of quality through rigorous independent third-party testing.
Information about ARIIX Optimals within the PDR highlights the quality of the ingredients, noting that they are manufactured according to pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards and meet United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) guidelines. It also includes dosages and instructions for the products’ recommended use.
“From day one we knew that our products needed to pass the highest level of scrutiny and testing to become the clear choice for our customers around the world,” said Mark Wilson, ARIIX President. “That’s why we continually exceed industry standards in manufacturing, third-party testing, and collaboration with recognized experts in nutrition. Our customers expect the very best when they see the ARIIX Seal of Approval for Superior Quality & 100% Potency Guarantee. Being listed in the PDR is one more step in our commitment to supporting their health.”
“The significance of this goes well beyond the walls of a doctor’s office,” adds Deanna Latson, ARIIX Chief Product Officer. “We are pleased that Optimals have been included in the latest version of the PDR because doctors, health care professionals, health-and-fitness leaders, and even smart families have come to rely on this influential publication to keep them aware of the best choices for supporting their health needs.”
The PDR has been relied upon as the authoritative source for prescription drugs for 68 years. Found in virtually every physician’s office, pharmacy, clinic, and library, no medical reference is more current, more recognized, or more respected. The PDR contains full, FDA-approved drug label information, including warnings and precautions, drug interactions, and hundreds of full-color pill images. Every label in the PDR includes information on dosages, side effects, and safety information.
Each year, copies of the PDR are distributed to approximately a half-million practicing physicians and chief pharmacists in the United States. In addition, other health professionals – including dentists, nurses, veterinarians, hospitals, and libraries – purchase the book, raising the total distribution to well over one million copies.
Heart, Eyes, Skin & Lungs through a comprehensive spectrum of vitamins and antioxidants
Nutrifii Optimals: Critical Nutritional Support for Optimal Health
- Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants essential for achieving and maintaining optimal nutrient levels and overall health and well-being. According to the FDA, nearly everyone can benefit from taking quality natural health supplements.
- For Your Vision: Studies have shown the effectiveness of vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, E, zinc and lutein in supporting the maintenance of healthy vision.
- For Your Heart and Lungs: Both B and E vitamins, plus an arsenal of antioxidants in our special blends, work together to complement your diet in supporting a healthy cardiovascular system. Also antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin E, combined with carotenoids, have been shown to help support healthy pulmonary and respiratory function.
- For Your Bones and Joints: Getting enough calcium in your diet is crucial for bone health. While bones increase in size and mass during your childhood and adolescence, as you age, your bones naturally become more fragile. ARIIX Optimals support bone and joint health with a signature blend of calcium, vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin K, and silicon.
- For Your Life: The benefits of ensuring that essential vitamins are in your diet can make a very long list. As a few examples, vitamin C plays a vital role in protecting cells and tissues from damaging oxidation.
- Studies have also shown that it plays an important role in retaining sound cardiovascular function. Vitamin E is a family of essential nutrients that act as powerful antioxidants. Vitamin B is also known for improving mental function, especially in the elderly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A: It is always best to take your nutritional supplements with a meal. This allows your body to absorb the nutrients more efficiently and with a greater degree of tolerance. Having food in your stomach will significantly improve the absorption of the nutrients in your Vitamin and Mineral capsules.
Q: Can I take the Optimals with my medication?
A: In most cases – yes. The nutrients found in the Vitamin and Mineral capsules are the same nutrients you find in your foods; however, because of supplementation you are able to consume these nutrients at levels you can’t get from your foods. Therefore, if your physician allows you to eat, you can take your supplements. The only precaution would be if you are taking a blood thinner known as Coumadin or Warfarin. Please refer to the next frequently asked question to learn what to do if you are taking this medication.
Q: Can I take the Optimals if I am taking the prescription medication Coumadin (also known as Warfarin)?
A: Coumadin, also known as Warfarin, is a prescription blood thinner that works by blocking vitamin K from doing its job in the liver to produce clotting products. Therefore, many physicians become concerned when patients who are taking Coumadin (Warfarin) also take supplements that contain vitamin K. ARIIX Optimals contain 45 mcg of vitamin K per recommended dose (three capsules).
It is crucial that you inform your physician of your desire to take ARIIX Optimals while also taking Coumadin. Recent studies have shown that consuming a modest amount of vitamin K while also taking Coumadin allows for greater control of the blood’s Protime, or measurement of thinning. Your physician will make adjustments to the dose of Coumadin (Warfarin) you are prescribed based on ongoing Protimemeasurements. Therefore, if you decide to take your Optimals in conjunction with Coumadin (Warfarin) it is critical that you are consistent in taking your supplements. This will allow your physician to make the appropriate adjustments to the amount of medication you are prescribed. In most cases, many individuals are able to take the Optimals in conjunction with Coumadin; however, this decision is ultimately up to your physician.
Q: Can children take the Optimals? If so, what are recommended amounts and ages?
A: Children ages 5 to 8 years of age: We recommend giving children in this age group one Mineral capsule along with one Vitamin capsule per day. If they are unable to swallow a pill or capsule, the contents of the capsule can be poured into a drink or meal replacement shake like ARIIX Pure Nourish. You certainly can blend in different frozen fruits to make these drinks tastier. However, you will not change the potency or the ability to absorb these nutrients by doing this.
Children 9 to 12 years of age (with weight ranging from 75 to 100 pounds): We recommend 2 Vitamin capsules per day along with 1 Mineral capsule per day for this age group. Again, if they are not able to swallow pills or capsules you can follow the recommendations noted above.
Children 13 to 18 years of age (weight range 100 to 120 pounds. If weight is more than 120 pounds, use adult dosage recommendations): We recommend giving children in this age group one-half the adult dose of Vitamins and Minerals daily. This would be three Vitamin capsules and two Mineral capsules per day in divided doses. Two Vitamin capsules and one Mineral Capsule with breakfast and one Vitamin capsule and one Mineral capsule with the evening meal.
Q: Do I need to take the full dosage recommended for ARIIX Optimals each day?
A: The Optimals have been designed to provide advanced levels of essential nutrients shown to provide a health benefit communicated through medical literature. Dr. Strand refers to this as cellular nutrition. A one-a-day multivitamin is based on RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance), which was established as the minimal amount needed to avoid acute deficiency diseases like pellagra or scurvy. Numerous studies have shown no significant health benefits from one-a-day multivitamins. However, there are thousands of studies that show health benefits from supplementing a healthy diet with the optimal or advanced levels of nutrients found in ARIIX’s Optimals. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to consume the recommended amount of supplements that appears on the bottles.
Starting Your Nutritional Program
More than 80 percent of patients are able to take these specific nutritional recommendations without problem. However, it is still best to take supplements with food, as this will allow you to absorb the nutrients more efficiently and without concern for intolerance. Keep in mind that the products we have recommended are very potent and contain advanced or optimal levels of supplements needed to achieve desired goals. You are going to be nourishing your body like it has never been nourished before. The body is therefore able to finally rid itself of toxins, which have been accumulating for years (this is called detoxification). This is especially true in those who are suffering from serious illness and taking large amounts or potent levels of medication. It is important to understand the possible signs and symptoms of this detoxification process so that you can deal with them confidently and properly.
Detoxification
The most common detoxification reaction is muscle aches and mild headaches. These symptoms will generally pass within one to two weeks. If these symptoms are mild to moderate and not unbearable, our Chief Medical Advisor recommends that you continue your program as prescribed. These symptoms will settle down with time. However, if the reaction is severe, it may just be too much, too fast. If this is the case, you should discontinue supplementation until your symptoms resolve. Then begin again, only this time use one-quarter of the recommendations for 3 to 5 days. If you do not have any signs of detoxification or they are mild, then you can increase to one-half the recommended dose. Again, once you are tolerating this level, you can slowly increase the amount you are taking until you reach the recommended dose.
Another possible reaction is a “detox” skin rash. One of the ways the body is able to get rid of toxins is through the skin. This is NOT an allergic reaction to the supplements, but is instead a true detoxification reaction. This rash is a dry, red rash and looks much like a mild sunburn.
Patients may also experience changes in bowel habits – either diarrhea or constipation. The most common complaint is loose stools; however, normally this should be only one to three loose stools daily. This is another way the body is able to rid itself of toxins and will usually resolve over the first couple of weeks after you begin your nutritional program. Again, if it is mild to moderate, persist with the recommended level of supplementation. If it is severe, then you may have to back off and begin more slowly as noted above with any detox reaction. If you become constipated after you start your nutritional supplement program, you need to consider adding some fiber to your diet along with increased water intake. This will usually resolve the problem. Occasionally, additional magnesium can help resolve the problem if increasing fiber intake does not work.
Natural Relaxation Response
A small percentage notice increased fatigue after starting their nutritional supplement program. This may be the result of a natural relaxation response that occurs infrequently when you combine taking vitamins with minerals. If you experience more fatigue after starting your supplement program, it may not be due to a “detox” reaction, but instead be this natural relaxation response. If this occurs, our Chief Medical Advisor suggests taking all of your recommended mineral tablets at bedtime with a snack instead of during the day. This will normally resolve this problem and you usually end up having better quality sleep.
Upset Stomach or Nausea
There are also a small percentage of people (less than 4 percent of the population) that can have vitamin C intolerance, causing nausea or an upset stomach. If this happens, our Chief Medical Advisor recommends only taking one Vitamin tablet daily with your largest meal. If you are able to tolerate this level of vitamin C, then you should increase to one tablet twice daily with food.
Taking Supplementation with Medication
Nutritional supplements simply contain nutrients we should be getting from our foods, but at levels we are unable to attain. If you can eat with your medication, you can also take nutritional supplements. The only exception to this is for those taking the prescription medication, Coumadin (Warfarin), which blocks vitamin K in the body as a way of thinning the blood. Many physicians believe that if a patient is on Coumadin, they should not be taking any vitamin K. However, recent studies show that when you take some vitamin K in supplementation, it is actually easier to control how thin your blood really is. Also, patients who are taking thyroid medication should take their medication on an empty stomach because calcium blocks the absorption of the thyroid medication. Therefore, you should not eat or take any supplements for 30 to 45 minutes after taking your thyroid medication. Some physicians tell you not to take supplements for 4 hours after you take your thyroid medication. According to our Chief Medical Advisor, this is unnecessary. If you wait 30 to 45 minutes before you take your supplements, you will absorb your thyroid medication properly.
