Maxi Multi™

Daily Multiple Formula Vitamin/Mineral/Antioxidant

Pre-Conception Vitamins for Women and Men

Now with 800IU Vitamin D!

An optimal potency multiple vitamin/mineral/trace mineral formula performs at least three important roles in pre-conception and fertility enhancement:

I.) Supplies high potency (meaningful dose) antioxidant nutrientsincluding vitamins C and E, beta carotene, zinc, selenium, copper and manganese. Excess Radical Oxygen Species (ROS) are detrimental to both natural and assisted fertility1-5 and play a role in infertility in conditions such as polycystic ovarian disease, endometriosis, spontaneous abortions, preeclampsia, hydatidiform mole, embryopathies, preterm labor, and intrauterine growth retardation.4-5

II.) Increases rate of conception. Multiple vitamin supplementation during the pre-conception has been shown to increase rate of conception and decrease time to conception,6-7,51 important because nutritional deficiencies are common even in industrialized countries.8

III.) Decreases congenital abnormalities. Pre-conception multivitamin supplementation has been shown to decrease congenital abnormalities including neural tube defects, cardiovascular defects, limb defects, congenital hydrocephalus, urinary tract anomalies and cleft palate.9-13 Multiple vitamins containing folic acid are more effective than high dose folic acid alone for preventing birth defects.10-13

An optimal potency multiple has been shown to increase fertility in both men and women.1-13,51 In addition, there are specific nutrients known to be important to men and women in varying amounts to improve fertility, pregnancy and healthy baby outcomes.

How Does Your “Multiple” or “Pre-Natal” Compare?

Most multiple vitamin-mineral formulas, even those called “pre-natal,” are low potency formulas that do not contain the higher doses of critical nutrients shown to improve fertility.

For the purpose of pre-conception fertility enhancement, the following nutrient dose ranges are recommended for men and women based on the medical literature:

Why Pre-Natal Vitamins are NOT Recommended for Pre-Conception Supplementation

• Prenatal formulas do not contain the above-listed target doses
  of fertility-enhancing nutrients.
• Prenatal formulas contain high doses of iron. Excess iron impairs fertility and should onlybe supplemented when specifically recommended by your doctor based on blood testing.

Why Dr. Braverman Recommends Maxi Multi

Maxi Multi is a state-of-the-art formulation of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and bioflavonoids with highly concentrated plant enzymes for optimal assimilation.

Maxi Multi contains optimal, not minimal, doses of nutrients necessary for overall good health. In addition,
Maxi Multi contains target doses of the nutrients known to promote fertility in both men and women. Very few supplement formulas contain these “target levels” of nutrients.

Maxi Multi is an Optimal Potency multiple vitamin and mineral formula. that typically replaces at least five separate formulas:

• High potency multiple vitamin /mineral / trace mineral supplement
• High potency multiple B-complex vitamins
• High potency antioxidants (A, carotenes, C, E, selenium, zinc)
• High potency calcium / magnesium (1,000:400) plus other bone-building nutrients (boron, vitamin D)
• Bioflavonoids

If you only take one pre-conception supplement, this should be THE ONE!
The addition of Plant Enzymes ensures absorption of nutrients. This formula is hypoallergenic, ultra pure and suitable for even highly sensitive individuals.

Suggested dose – 9 Capsules per day, in divided doses with meals.
Provides target nutrient doses for both men and women.

Product # 160 (270 Caps – a 30 day supply) $39.95

Nine (9) Capsules contain:
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