Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan vs xtendlife Multi-xtra
All of the differences set out neatly so that you can make a choice between them.
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The Complete Nutritional Comparison shows matched nutrients side-by-side with the following symbols:
- -58% ↓ OR 43% ↑ OR = (the differences in the amount of the ingredient)
- (means ingredients are similar nutritionally)
- ↓ (beside ingredients in the first multi with no match in the second multi) OR ↑ (for ingredients that are only present in the second multi)
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Complete nutritional comparison
Ingredient | Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan (Daily Dose) | xtendlife Multi-xtra (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
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Betatene® providing: | 158 mg | ↓ | |||
Vitamin A (as Alpha-Carotene & Beta-Carotene) | 12500 IU | 5000 IU | -60% ↓ | Vitamin A (as Natural Mixed Carotenoids) | |
Lutein | 49 µg | 500 µg | 920% ↑ | Lutein | |
10 mg | (from Aztec Marigold Flower Extract) | ||||
Zeaxanthin | 49 µg | 25 µg | -49% ↓ | Zeaxanthin | |
500 µg | (from Aztec Marigold Flower Extract) | ||||
Cryptoxanthin | 98 µg | ↓ | |||
Vitamin C (as Ascorbyl Palmitate & Ascorbic Acid) | 100 mg | 155 mg | 55% ↑ | Vitamin C (from | |
150 mg | (from Calcium Ascorbate | ||||
50 mg | Potassium Ascorbate | ||||
10 mg | Ascorbyl Palmitate) | ||||
Vitamin D (as Ergocalciferol) | 200 IU | 500 IU | 150% ↑ | Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) | |
Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherpl Acetate) | 200 IU | 102 IU | -49% ↓ | Vitamin E | |
(as D-Alpha tocopheryl succinate from vegetable and soy bean oils and Tocomin® tocotrienol/tocopherol complex (from African Oil Palm)) (1 mg = 1.21 IU) | |||||
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) | 50 mg | 12 mg | -76% ↓ | Thiamin | |
13.5 mg | (from Thiamin Hydrochloride) | ||||
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 50 mg | 10 mg | -80% ↓ | Riboflavin | |
19.4 mg | (from Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) | ||||
Niacinamide | 50 mg | 14 mg | -72% ↓ | Niacinamide) [contained in: Niacin] | |
Pyridoxine HCL (Vitamin B6) | 50 mg | 8 mg | Vitamin B6 | Pyridoxine hydrochloride contains pyridoxine. The body converts pyridoxine to pyridoxal. The body converts pyridoxal to vitamin B6. Sources: • "Foundational Medicine Review 2001 Vol 6: Shows the most active form of Vitamin B6, Biochemistry and Clinical Applications" Thorne Research Foundational Medicine Review: Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine; Pyridoxal 5'Phosphate) • "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." byJane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin B6 • "Tool for calculating molecular weights" bywebqc.org, webqc.org Web QC - Molecular Weight Calculation Tool | |
11.7 mg | (from Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) | ||||
Folic Acid | 800 µg | 323 µg | -60% ↓ | Folic Acid | |
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 6 µg | 25 µg | 317% ↑ | Vitamin B12 (as Cobamamide) | |
Biotin | 300 µg | 400 µg | 33% ↑ | Biotin | |
Pantothenic Acid | 50 mg | 41 mg | -18% ↓ | Pantothenic Acid | |
45.3 mg | (from Calcium Pantothenate) | ||||
Calcium (as Calcium Citrate & Bisglycinate) | 100 mg | 65 mg | -35% ↓ | Calcium (from | |
100 mg | Calcium Carbonate (from Red Algae (Lithothamnium species), | ||||
150 mg | Calcium Ascorbate | ||||
60 mg | Calcium Magnesium Inositol Hexaphosphate | ||||
21 mg | Dicalcium Phosphate | ||||
45.3 mg | Calcium Panthothenate) | ||||
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 150 µg | 150 µg | = | Iodine | |
197 µg | (from Potassium Iodide) | ||||
Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate, Alpha Ketogluturate, & Oxide) | 150 mg | 64 mg | -57% ↓ | Magnesium (from | |
200 mg | Magnesium Citrate | ||||
60 mg | Calcium Magnesium Inositol Hexaphosphate | ||||
16 mg | Magnesium Stearate) | ||||
Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 10 mg | 9 mg | -10% ↓ | Zinc | |
31 mg | (from Zinc Citrate) | ||||
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | 200 µg | 100 µg | -50% ↓ | Selenium | |
250 µg | (from L-Selenomethionine) | ||||
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) | 2 mg | 0.1 mg | -95% ↓ | Copper | |
0.71 mg | (from Copper Gluconate) | ||||
Manganese (as Manganese Citrate) | 2 mg | 2 mg | = | Manganese | |
8 mg | (from Manganese Citrate) | ||||
Chromium (as Chromium Picolinate) | 200 µg | 106 µg | -47% ↓ | Chromium | |
884 µg | (from Chromium picolinate) | ||||
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Chelate) | 75 µg | 64 µg | -15% ↓ | Molybdenum | |
641 µg | (from Molybdenum Glycinate) | ||||
Potassium (as Potassium Aspartate, Alpha Ketoglutarate, & Citrate) | 99 mg | 47 mg | -53% ↓ | Potassium (from | |
100 mg | Tripotassium Citrate | ||||
50 mg | Potassium Ascorbate | ||||
0.19 mg | Potassium Iodide) | ||||
Alpha Lipoic Acid | 5 mg | ↓ | |||
L-Carnitine Tartrate | 100 mg | ↓ | |||
Choline | 50 mg | 95 mg | Choline Bitartrate | Choline bitartrate contains choline. Sources: • "Tool for calculating molecular weights" bywebqc.org, webqc.org Web QC - Molecular Weight Calculation Tool | |
Inositol | 50 mg | 67 mg | 34% ↑ | Inositol (from 50 mg of Inositol and | |
60 mg | Inositol Hexaphosphate) | ||||
Quercetin | 10 mg | 9 mg | Rutin (from Japanese Sophora Bud) | Both quercetin and rutin 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." byJane 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 | |
Grapeseed Extract 95% | 5 mg | 25 mg | Green Tea Extract (from Camellia sinensis, leaf) | Grape seed extract contains procyanidin B2 3,3'-di-O-gallate. Both procyanidin B2 3,3'-di-O-gallate and epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate are forms of flavanol. Green tea extract contains epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate. Sources: • "Phenol Explorer - free access tool showing the amount of polyphenols in foods and metabolites" byVarious, French National Institute for Agriculture et al. Phenol-Explorer (Database on polyphenol content in foods) • "(2004) Phenolic Compounds in Fruits and Vegetables. Phenolics in Food and Nutraceuticals. p 147 " byFereidoon Shahidi, Marian Naczk • "Study on procyanidin B2 3,3″-di-O-gallate and prostrate cancer" byAlpna Tyagi,1 Komal Raina et al., University of Colorado Procyanidin B2 3,3″-di-O-gallate, a biologically active constituent of grape seed extract, induces apoptosis in human prostate cancer cells via targeting NF-κB, Stat3 and AP1 transcription factors • "Integrative Medicine - Green Tea" Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Centre MSKCC - Green Tea | |
18.25 mg | (providing Catechins) | ||||
PABA (Para Aminobenzoic Acid) | 25 mg | 50 mg | 100% ↑ | PABA (p-Aminobenzoic Acid) | |
Lycopene | 3 mg | 180 µg | -94% ↓ | Lycopene | |
900 mg | (from Tomato extract) | ||||
Boron (as Boron Citrate) | 2 mg | 600 µg | -70% ↓ | Boron | |
12 mg | (from Boron Citrate) | ||||
180 µg | ↑ | Vitamin K (as Menaquinone-4) | |||
26 mg | ↑ | Niacin [some ingredients are matched elsewhere] | |||
14 mg | (from Nicotinic Acid | ||||
100 mg | ↑ | MSM (Methylsufonyl Methane) | |||
50 mg | ↑ | Soy Lecithin | |||
(a source of Phosphatidyl Choline) | |||||
40 mg | ↑ | Horsetail extract (from Equisetum arvense, leaf & stem) | |||
30 mg | ↑ | Mineral sea salts (providing trace elements including Rubidium, Strontium and Tungsten) | |||
24 mg | ↑ | Betain HCl | |||
10 mg | ↑ | Alfafa Extract (from Medicago sativa Leaf and Stem) (equivalent to 120mg of Fresh Alfafa) | |||
10 mg | ↑ | Amylase (from fermentation of Aspergillus oryzae) | |||
10 mg | ↑ | Bromelain (from Pineapple stem) | |||
4 mg | ↑ | Piperine | |||
5 mg | (from Piper nigrum (Black pepper) extract, fruit) | ||||
1.9 mg | ↑ | Tocotrienol/tocopherol complex from (from | |||
10 mg | Tocomin® from African Oil Palm) |
Nutrients only in Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
Dose: Adult | |
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Betatene® providing: | 158 mg |
Cryptoxanthin | 98 µg |
Alpha Lipoic Acid | 5 mg |
L-Carnitine Tartrate | 100 mg |
Nutrients only in xtendlife Multi-xtra
Dose: Adult | |
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Vitamin K (as Menaquinone-4) | 180 µg |
Niacin [some ingredients are matched elsewhere] | 26 mg |
(from Nicotinic Acid | 14 mg |
MSM (Methylsufonyl Methane) | 100 mg |
Soy Lecithin | 50 mg |
(a source of Phosphatidyl Choline) | |
Horsetail extract (from Equisetum arvense, leaf & stem) | 40 mg |
Mineral sea salts (providing trace elements including Rubidium, Strontium and Tungsten) | 30 mg |
Betain HCl | 24 mg |
Alfafa Extract (from Medicago sativa Leaf and Stem) (equivalent to 120mg of Fresh Alfafa) | 10 mg |
Amylase (from fermentation of Aspergillus oryzae) | 10 mg |
Bromelain (from Pineapple stem) | 10 mg |
Piperine | 4 mg |
(from Piper nigrum (Black pepper) extract, fruit) | 5 mg |
Tocotrienol/tocopherol complex from (from | 1.9 mg |
Tocomin® from African Oil Palm) | 10 mg |
Other ingredients
Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan | xtendlife Multi-xtra |
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Digeseb Plus® is a proprietary blend of enzymes which help digest food, minerals and proteins | Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dextrose, Clear Glaze (Talc, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polyethylene Glycol and Polysorbate 80), Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Maltodextrin |