Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen vs Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan

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Unveiling all the intricacies, let us help you make an informed decision between these two options. Take a moment to scroll down and explore the complete comparison of vitamins and minerals.

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Ingredient
Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen (Daily Dose)Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan (Daily Dose)

Difference


Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (90% as beta-carotene, 10% as retinyl palmitate)4500 mcg RAE12500 IU?Vitamin A (as Alpha-Carotene & Beta-Carotene) [contained in: Betatene® providing:]
Vitamin C (as magnesium and calcium ascorbates, ascorbic acid)1000 mg100 mg-90% ↓Vitamin C (as Ascorbyl Palmitate & Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol 400 IU)20 µg200 IU?Vitamin D (as Ergocalciferol)
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)134 mg200 IU?Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherpl Acetate)
Thiamine (as mononitrate)50 mg50 mg=Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Riboflavin50 mg50 mg=Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Niacin (as niacinamide, niacin)100 mg NE50 mgNiacinamide
Niacin is also called vitamin B3. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3.
Sources:
• "Niacin and nicotinamide. What is it? How effective is it? How does it work? Are there safety concerns? Are there interactions with other medications or herb and supplements?"
Medline Plus
Difference between niacin, niacinamide and nicotinamide rhiboside
• "Small Molecule Pathway Database (SMPDB): Nicotinate and Nicotinamide Metabolism (homosapiens)"
Genome Alberta & Genome Canada
SMPDB: Nicotinate and Nicotinamide Metabolism
• "Recommendations for niacin dosage by life stage and gender"
National Health and Medical Research Council - Australia, Ministry of Health - New Zealand
Niacin - Nutrient Reference Values Australia and New Zealand
• "Dietary supplement ingredient database: unit conversion tables"
National Institute of Health
Unit conversions for vitamins
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride)76 mg50 mgPyridoxine HCL (Vitamin B6)
The body converts pyridoxine hcl to vitamin B6.
Sources:
• "Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet on Vitamin B6 for Health Professionals"
Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA
ODS - Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet - Vitamin B6
• "The three main forms of Vitamin B6. Its effect on nervous system function, red blood cell formation, niacin formation, hormone function, nucleic acid synthesis, the RDA, disease prevention and treatment, sources, supplements and safety."
by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute
LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin B6
• "Vitamin B6 Metabolism: Pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine are all converted to pyridoxal-5-phosphate in the body which is the active form of B6. Zinc and magnesium also play a role."
SMPDB
Vitamin B6 metabolism
Folate1330 mcg DFE800 µgFolic Acid
Both folate and folic acid are forms of vitamin B9.
Sources:
• "Small Molecule Pathway Database (SMPDB): Folate metabolism"
Genome Alberta, Genome British Columbia & Genome Canada
SMPDB: Folate Metabolism
• "Folate fact sheet for health professionals"
Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA
Folate fact sheet for Health Professionals
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)150 µg6 µg-96% ↓Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin)
Biotin300 µg300 µg=Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate)50 mg50 mg=Pantothenic Acid
Choline (as bitartrate)200 mg50 mg-75% ↓Choline
Calcium (as carbonate, ascorbate)1000 mg100 mg-90% ↓Calcium (as Calcium Citrate & Bisglycinate)
Iodine (as potassium iodide)150 µg150 µg=Iodine (as Potassium Iodide)
Magnesium (as oxide, ascorbate)500 mg150 mg-70% ↓Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate, Alpha Ketogluturate, & Oxide)
Zinc (as monomethionine)30 mg10 mg-67% ↓Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)
Selenium (as selenomethionine)200 µg200 µg=Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine)
Copper (as gluconate)2 mg2 mg=Copper (as Copper Gluconate)
Manganese (as gluconate)10 mg2 mg-80% ↓Manganese (as Manganese Citrate)
Chromium (as polynicotinate)200 µg200 µg=Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate)
Molybdenum (as ascorbate)130 µg75 µg-42% ↓Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Chelate)
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex250 mg
Gamma Tocopherol100 mg
Rutin50 mg10 mgQuercetin
Both rutin and quercetin are forms of flavonol.
Sources:
• "Flavonoids, classification, metabolism and bioavailability, biological activities, disease prevention, supplements, safety, drug and nutrient interactions. Classifications include anthocyanidins, flavanols, flavanones, flavonols, flavones and isolflavones."
by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Christopher Bates, D.Phil, Linus Pauling Institute
LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Flavonoids
• "PubChem: Rutin - Compound Summary"
National Center for Biotechnology Information - USA
PubChem: Rutin - Compound Summary
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)50 mg25 mg-50% ↓PABA (Para Aminobenzoic Acid)
Inositol40 mg50 mg25% ↑Inositol
Alpha Lipoic Acid30 mg5 mg-83% ↓Alpha Lipoic Acid
Silica (as silicon dioxide)26 mg
Delta Tocopherol10 mg
Mixed Tocotrienols (from palm oil)10 mg
Trace Mineral Complex10 mg
O-3 Essentials®
Fish Oil Concentrate2 g
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester)540 mg
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester)360 mg
PhytoNutrient Essentials®
Cinnamon (as Cinnamomum cassia, bark)1000 mg
Proprietary Fruit Blend200 mg
Grape Seed Extract5 mgGrapeseed Extract 95%
Red Raspberry Concentrate
Plum Concentrate
Strawberry Concentrate
Tart Cherry Concentrate
Wild Blueberry Powder
Wild Billberry Concentrate
Cranberry Concentrate
Resveratrol (from Japanese knotweed, root)8 mg
Lutein (from marigold flower)1000 µg49 µg-95% ↓Lutein
Lycopene (from tomato fruit)1000 µg3 mg200% ↑Lycopene
158 mgBetatene® providing: [all ingredients are matched elsewhere]
49 µgZeaxanthin
98 µgCryptoxanthin
99 mgPotassium (as Potassium Aspartate, Alpha Ketoglutarate, & Citrate)
100 mgL-Carnitine Tartrate
2 mgBoron (as Boron Citrate)
Nutrients exclusive to Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
Dose: Adult
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex250 mg
Gamma Tocopherol100 mg
Silica (as silicon dioxide)26 mg
Delta Tocopherol10 mg
Mixed Tocotrienols (from palm oil)10 mg
Trace Mineral Complex10 mg
O-3 Essentials®
Fish Oil Concentrate2 g
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester)540 mg
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester)360 mg
PhytoNutrient Essentials®
Cinnamon (as Cinnamomum cassia, bark)1000 mg
Proprietary Fruit Blend200 mg
Red Raspberry Concentrate
Plum Concentrate
Strawberry Concentrate
Tart Cherry Concentrate
Wild Blueberry Powder
Wild Billberry Concentrate
Cranberry Concentrate
Resveratrol (from Japanese knotweed, root)8 mg
Nutrients exclusive to Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
Dose: Adult
Betatene® providing: [all ingredients are matched elsewhere]158 mg
Zeaxanthin49 µg
Cryptoxanthin98 µg
Potassium (as Potassium Aspartate, Alpha Ketoglutarate, & Citrate)99 mg
L-Carnitine Tartrate100 mg
Boron (as Boron Citrate)2 mg
Other ingredients
Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily RegimenPure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
Gelatin, ethyl vanillin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica, potassium aspartate, purified water, natural lemon flavour, antioxidant blend for freshness (mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, ascorbyl palmitate) CONTAINS: FISH (anchovy, sardine)Digeseb Plus® is a proprietary blend of enzymes which help digest food, minerals and proteins

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