USANA Usanimals vs Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen

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
USANA Usanimals (Daily Dose)Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen (Daily Dose)

Difference


Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (1500 mcg as Beta Carotene)1500 mcg RAE4500 mcg RAE200% ↑Vitamin A (90% as beta-carotene, 10% as retinyl palmitate)
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Ascorbate)250 mg1000 mg300% ↑Vitamin C (as magnesium and calcium ascorbates, ascorbic acid)
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol)25 µg20 µgVitamin D (as cholecalciferol 400 IU)
Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D.
Sources:
• "Explains the relationship between different forms of Vitamin D and how they are processed in the body."
Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA
Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D
• "Vitamin D sources, methods of activiation in the body and uses"
byJane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute
LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin D
• "On Vitamin D chemistry, sources, biological actions and clinical significance"
byRichard S. Bak, Ph.D., Warde Medical Laboratory
Vitamin D and Metabolites
• "Human trial comparing potencies of Vitamins D2 and D3"
byRobert P. Heaney Robert R. Recker James Grote Ronald L. Horst Laura A. G. Armas, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
JCEM - Vitamin D3 Is More Potent Than Vitamin D2 in Humans
Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)67 mg134 mg100% ↑Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin K (as Phylloquinone)40 µg
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)2.5 mg50 mg1900% ↑Thiamine (as mononitrate)
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)2.5 mg50 mg1900% ↑Riboflavin
Niacin (as Niacinamide)20 mg NE100 mg NE400% ↑Niacin (as niacinamide, niacin)
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCL)2.5 mg76 mg2940% ↑Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride)
Folate (as 200 μg Folic Acid)666 mcg DFE1330 mcg DFE100% ↑Folate
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)40 µg150 µg275% ↑Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)
Biotin150 µg300 µg100% ↑Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate)10 mg50 mg400% ↑Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate)
Calcium (as Milk Calcium)150 mg1000 mg567% ↑Calcium (as carbonate, ascorbate)
Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate USP)4 mg
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide)100 µg150 µg50% ↑Iodine (as potassium iodide)
Magnesium (as Magnesium Carbonate)50 mg500 mg900% ↑Magnesium (as oxide, ascorbate)
Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)10 mg30 mg200% ↑Zinc (as monomethionine)
Selenium (as Selenium Amino Acid Complex)50 µg200 µg300% ↑Selenium (as selenomethionine)
Copper (as Copper Citrate)750 µg2 mg167% ↑Copper (as gluconate)
Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate)1000 µg10 mg900% ↑Manganese (as gluconate)
Chromium (as Chromium Nicotinate)50 µg200 µg300% ↑Chromium (as polynicotinate)
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Trioxide)25 µg130 µg420% ↑Molybdenum (as ascorbate)
Antioxidant Phytonutrient Complex80 mg
(Blackberry,
Cranberry,Cranberry Concentrate [contained in: Proprietary Fruit Blend]
Cranberry fruit powder is the same species as cranberry concentrate.
Raspberry andRed Raspberry Concentrate [contained in: Proprietary Fruit Blend]
Raspberry fruit powder is the same species as red raspberry concentrate.
Wild Blueberry powders)Wild Blueberry Powder [contained in: Proprietary Fruit Blend]
POLYENYLPHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE (FROM SOY)50 mg200 mgCholine (as bitartrate)
Polyenylphosphatidyl choline is also called phosphatidyl choline. Phosphatidyl choline contains choline.
Sources:
• "PubChem, released in 2004, provides information on the biological activities of small molecules."
National Center for Biotechnology Information - USA
PubChem
Soy Lecithin (with Polyenylphosphatidyl Choline)50 mg
Inositol30 mg40 mg33% ↑Inositol
250 mgCitrus Bioflavonoid Complex
100 mgGamma Tocopherol
50 mgRutin
50 mgPara-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)
30 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid
26 mgSilica (as silicon dioxide)
10 mgDelta Tocopherol
10 mgMixed Tocotrienols (from palm oil)
10 mgTrace Mineral Complex
O-3 Essentials®
2 gFish Oil Concentrate
540 mgEPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester)
360 mgDHA (docosahexaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester)
PhytoNutrient Essentials®
1000 mgCinnamon (as Cinnamomum cassia, bark)
200 mgProprietary Fruit Blend [all ingredients are matched elsewhere]
Grape Seed Extract
Plum Concentrate
Strawberry Concentrate
Tart Cherry Concentrate
Wild Billberry Concentrate
8 mgResveratrol (from Japanese knotweed, root)
1000 µgLutein (from marigold flower)
1000 µgLycopene (from tomato fruit)
Nutrients only in USANA Usanimals
Dose: Child
Vitamin K (as Phylloquinone)40 µg
Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate USP)4 mg
Antioxidant Phytonutrient Complex80 mg
(Blackberry,
Soy Lecithin (with Polyenylphosphatidyl Choline)50 mg
Nutrients only in Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
Dose: Adult
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex250 mg
Gamma Tocopherol100 mg
Rutin50 mg
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)50 mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid30 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 Blend [all ingredients are matched elsewhere]200 mg
Grape Seed Extract
Plum Concentrate
Strawberry Concentrate
Tart Cherry Concentrate
Wild Billberry Concentrate
Resveratrol (from Japanese knotweed, root)8 mg
Lutein (from marigold flower)1000 µg
Lycopene (from tomato fruit)1000 µg
Other ingredients
USANA UsanimalsDr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
Crystalline Fructose, Evaporated Cane Syrup, Wild Berry Flavor, Modified Cellulose, Xylitol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Calcium Silicate, Malic Acid, Salt, Dextrose, Soy Lecithin, Stevia, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Sodium Citrate. Contains: Soy and Milk.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)

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