xtendlife Total Balance Children's vs Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen

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xtendlife Total Balance Children’s
Price: $25.54
Cost per day: $0.85
Active ingredients: 81
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Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
Price: $49.71
Cost per day: $1.50
Active ingredients: 45
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Ingredient	xtendlife Total Balance Children's (Daily Dose)	Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen (Daily Dose)	Difference	Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (as Natural mixed carotenoids)	1000 IU	4500 mcg RAE	?	Vitamin A (90% as beta-carotene, 10% as retinyl palmitate)
Vitamin C (from	69 mg	1000 mg	1349% ↑	Vitamin C (as magnesium and calcium ascorbates, ascorbic acid)
Calcium ascorbate	40 mg
Potassium ascorbate	50 mg
Ascorbyl palmitate)	20 mg
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol)	220 IU	20 µg	?	Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol 400 IU)
Vitamin E	15 IU	134 mg	?	Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)
(as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate from Vegetable/Soy Oils & Tocotrienol/Tocopherol Complex (from African Oil Palm)) (1 mg = 1.21 IU)		10 mg	≈	Delta Tocopherol	Both dl alpha tocopherol acid succinate and d-delta-tocopherol are forms of vitamin E. Sources: • "Vitamin E Factsheet for Health Professionals" Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin E • "Technical article on vitamin E: function and metabolism" by REGINA BRIGELIUS-FLOHÉ and MARET G. TRABER Vitamin E: function and metabolism • "Article on the benefits of mixed tocopherols" Smart Publications Are you taking the wrong Vitamin E? - Smart Publications • "Dietary supplement ingredient database: unit conversion tables" National Institute of Health Unit conversions for vitamins
Thiamin	1.2 mg	50 mg	4067% ↑	Thiamine (as mononitrate)
(from Thiamin HCl)	3 mg
Riboflavin	1 mg	50 mg	4901% ↑	Riboflavin
(from Riboflavin-5-phosphate)	1.9 mg
Niacin (from	4.6 mg	100 mg NE	?	Niacin (as niacinamide, niacin)
Nicotinic acid	2.5 mg
Niacinamide)	2.5 mg
Vitamin B6	1.6 mg	76 mg	4650% ↑	Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride)
(from Pyridoxal-5-phosphate)	3 mg
Folic Acid	107 µg	1330 mcg DFE	≈	Folate	Both folic acid and folate 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 Cobamamide)	2 µg	150 µg	7400% ↑	Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)
Biotin	80 µg	300 µg	275% ↑	Biotin
Pantothenic Acid	5 mg	50 mg	900% ↑	Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate)
(from Calcium pantothenate)	5.6 mg
Calcium (from 50 mg of Calcium (Red Algae (Lithothamnium species),	25 mg	1000 mg	3900% ↑	Calcium (as carbonate, ascorbate)
Dicalcium Phosphate	24 mg
Calcium Ascorbate	40 mg
Calcium Panthothenate)	5.6 mg
Iodine	150 µg	150 µg	=	Iodine (as potassium iodide)
(from Potassium iodide)	197 µg
Magnesium (from	32 mg	500 mg	1462% ↑	Magnesium (as oxide, ascorbate)
Magnesium Citrate	100 mg
Magnesium Stearate)	38 mg
Zinc	2.2 mg	30 mg	1264% ↑	Zinc (as monomethionine)
(from Zinc citrate)	7 mg
Selenium	40 µg	200 µg	400% ↑	Selenium (as selenomethionine)
(from L-Selenomethionine)	100 µg
Copper	0.06 mg	2 mg	3233% ↑	Copper (as gluconate)
(from Copper gluconate)	0.47 mg
Manganese	0.58 mg	10 mg	1624% ↑	Manganese (as gluconate)
(from Manganese citrate)	2 mg
Chromium	44 µg	200 µg	355% ↑	Chromium (as polynicotinate)
Chromium Picolinate)	367 µg
Molybdenum	12 µg	130 µg	983% ↑	Molybdenum (as ascorbate)
(from Molybdenum Glycinate)	120 µg
Aloe Vera (from Aloe barbadensis, leaf juice powder) (equivalent to 10,000 mg of Aloe Leaf Juice)	50 mg		↓
Black Cumin Extract (from Nigella sativa, seed) (equivalent to 200mg of Black Cumin Seeds)	50 mg		↓
Green Tea Extract (from Camellia sinensis, leaf)	50 mg		↓
(providing catechins)	36.5 mg
Milk Thistle Extract (from Silybum marianum, seed)	50 mg		↓
(providing 40 mg of Silymarins)	40 mg
Soy lecithin (a source of Phosphatidyl choline)	50 mg	200 mg	≈	Choline (as bitartrate)	Soy lecithin (unrefined) contains phosphatidyl choline. Phosphatidyl choline contains choline. Sources: • "SoyInfo Center: Soy from a historical perspective" Soyinfo Center SoyInfo Center • "PubChem, released in 2004, provides information on the biological activities of small molecules." National Center for Biotechnology Information - USA PubChem
Tumeric extract (from Curcuma longa, root)	50 mg		↓
(providing curcuminoids)	47.5 mg
N-Acetyl L-Cysteine	49 mg		↓
Taurine	49 mg		↓
Beta Glucan (from yeast)	35 mg		↓
L-Arginine HCL	25 mg		↓
Bilberry Extract (from Vaccinum myrtillus Fruit)	25 mg			Wild Billberry Concentrate [contained in: Proprietary Fruit Blend]
(providing anthoycyanins)	6.25 mg
Dimethylglycine HCL	25 mg		↓
Ginger Extract (Zingiber officinale, root)	25 mg		↓
(providing Gingerols)	1.25 mg
L-Tyrosine	25 mg		↓
L-Lysine HCL	24 mg		↓
L-Methionine	24 mg		↓
Bacopa Extract (from Bacopa monnieri, leaf)	20 mg		↓
(providing Bacosides)	6 mg
MSM (Methylsulfonyl Methane)	20 mg		↓
Olive Leaf Extract (from Olea europea leaf)	20 mg		↓
(providing Oleuropein)	3 mg
Papain (from Carica papaya (Papaya) Fruit Latex)	20 mg		↓
Betain HCl	19 mg		↓
Choline bitartrate	19 mg		↓
L-Cysteine	19 mg		↓
Hesperidin (from Citrus aurantium (Bitter Orange) Fruit)	18 mg		↓
L-Proline	15 mg		↓
Inositol	14 mg	40 mg	186% ↑	Inositol
L-Ornithine HCL	14 mg		↓
Myricetin	14 mg		↓
(from Myrica cerifera (Bayberry), leaf)	20 mg
Grape Seed Extract (from Vitis vinifera Seed)	12 mg			Grape Seed Extract [contained in: Proprietary Fruit Blend]
(providing at least 450mg/g phenolics)
Tea Polysaccharides Extract	11 mg		↓
Camellia sinensis Leaf)	50 mg
Amylase (from Fermentation of Aspergillus oryzae)	10 mg		↓
Bromelain (from Pineapple Stem)	10 mg		↓
Guggul Gum Extract (from Commiphora mukul, gum exudate) (a source of guggulsterones)	10 mg		↓
Mineral sea salts (providing trace elements including Rubidium, Strontium & Tungsten)	10 mg		↓
Masson Pine Bark Extract (from Pinus massoniana Bark)	10 mg		↓
RNA (Ribonucleic Acid, from Yeast)	9.9 mg		↓
Alpha Lipoic Acid	9.9 mg	30 mg	203% ↑	Alpha Lipoic Acid
N-acetyl Glucosamine (from Crustacean shells)	9.9 mg		↓
L-Carnosine	9.9 mg		↓
L-Glutamine	9.9 mg		↓
Reduced Glutathione	9.8 mg		↓
Luteolin (from Arachis hypogaea (Peanut) shell)	9 mg		↓
Horsetail Extract (from Equisetum arvense Leaf & Stem)	8 mg	26 mg	≈	Silica (as silicon dioxide)	Both horsetail extract and silica contain silicon. Sources: • "Commercial sources of horsetail typically claim to contain 7.5% silicon and 10:1 concentration" by Karen Walsh, Vitamin Inspector • "Tool for calculating molecular weights" by webqc.org, webqc.org Web QC - Molecular Weight Calculation Tool
Alfafa Extract (from Medicago sativa Leaf & stem) equivalent to 60mg fresh alfafa)	5 mg		↓
PABA (p-Aminobenzoic Acid)	5 mg	50 mg	900% ↑	Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)
SAMe	5 mg		↓
(from S-Adenoslymethionine Tosylate)	9.5 mg
Lipase (from fermentation of Aspergillus niger)	6 mg		↓
Trans-resveratrol	5 mg	8 mg	60% ↑	Resveratrol (from Japanese knotweed, root)	Trans-resveratrol is also called resveratrol. Sources: • "Pubchem: resveratrol - Compound Summary (CID 445154)" National Center for Biotechnology Information - USA PubChem: Resveratrol Compound Summary
(from Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed) Extract Root	10 mg
Piperine (from Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) Fruit Extract)	4.7 mg		↓
Phosphatidyl L-Serine	4 mg		↓
(from Soybean)	20 mg
Coenzyme Q-10	2.9 mg		↓
Rutin (from Japanese Sophora Bud)	1.9 mg	50 mg	2532% ↑	Rutin
Policosanol	1.6 mg		↓
(from Sugar cane)	1.7 mg
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate from Yeast)	1 mg		↓
Lutein	500 µg	1000 µg	100% ↑	Lutein (from marigold flower)
(from Aztec marigold flower)	10 mg
Tocotrienol/Tocopherol Complex (from	382 µg	100 mg	≈	Gamma Tocopherol	Both tocopherol tocotrienol mixture and d-gamma-tocopherol are forms of vitamin E. Sources: • "Vitamin E: Function, Deficiency, The RDA, Disease Prevention, Disease Treatment, Sources, Safety and LPI Recommendation" by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin E • "Article on the benefits of mixed tocopherols" Smart Publications Are you taking the wrong Vitamin E? - Smart Publications
Tocomin® from African Oil Palm)	2 mg	10 mg	≈	Mixed Tocotrienols (from palm oil)	Tocomin ® contains beta-tocotrienol. Both beta-tocotrienol and mixed tocotrienols are forms of vitamin E. Sources: • "Article on the benefits of mixed tocopherols" Smart Publications Are you taking the wrong Vitamin E? - Smart Publications • "Patent for Tocomin - Drug delivery system:formulation for fat-soluble drugs " Patent for Tocomin • "Tocopherol and tocotrienol content of various oils" Carotech Sources of tocopherols and tocotrienols - Carotech • "Vitamin E: Function, Deficiency, The RDA, Disease Prevention, Disease Treatment, Sources, Safety and LPI Recommendation" by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin E
Astaxanthin	372 µg		↓
Haematococcus Pluvialis)	11.7 mg
Lycopene	180 µg	1000 µg	456% ↑	Lycopene (from tomato fruit)
(from Tomato extract)	900 µg
Boron	100 µg		↓
(from Boron citrate)	2 mg
Zeaxanthin	100 µg		↓
(from Aztec marigold, flower)	2 mg
		250 mg	↑	Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex
		10 mg	↑	Trace Mineral Complex
			↑	O-3 Essentials®
		2 g	↑	Fish Oil Concentrate
		540 mg		EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester)
		360 mg		DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)(as ethyl ester)
			↑	PhytoNutrient Essentials®
		1000 mg	↑	Cinnamon (as Cinnamomum cassia, bark)
		200 mg	↑	Proprietary Fruit Blend [all ingredients are matched elsewhere]
				Red Raspberry Concentrate
				Plum Concentrate
				Strawberry Concentrate
				Tart Cherry Concentrate
				Wild Blueberry Powder
				Cranberry Concentrate

Nutrients exclusive to xtendlife Total Balance Children's

	Dose: Child
Aloe Vera (from Aloe barbadensis, leaf juice powder) (equivalent to 10,000 mg of Aloe Leaf Juice)	50 mg
Black Cumin Extract (from Nigella sativa, seed) (equivalent to 200mg of Black Cumin Seeds)	50 mg
Green Tea Extract (from Camellia sinensis, leaf)	50 mg
(providing catechins)	36.5 mg
Milk Thistle Extract (from Silybum marianum, seed)	50 mg
(providing 40 mg of Silymarins)	40 mg
Tumeric extract (from Curcuma longa, root)	50 mg
(providing curcuminoids)	47.5 mg
N-Acetyl L-Cysteine	49 mg
Taurine	49 mg
Beta Glucan (from yeast)	35 mg
L-Arginine HCL	25 mg
Dimethylglycine HCL	25 mg
Ginger Extract (Zingiber officinale, root)	25 mg
(providing Gingerols)	1.25 mg
L-Tyrosine	25 mg
L-Lysine HCL	24 mg
L-Methionine	24 mg
Bacopa Extract (from Bacopa monnieri, leaf)	20 mg
(providing Bacosides)	6 mg
MSM (Methylsulfonyl Methane)	20 mg
Olive Leaf Extract (from Olea europea leaf)	20 mg
(providing Oleuropein)	3 mg
Papain (from Carica papaya (Papaya) Fruit Latex)	20 mg
Betain HCl	19 mg
Choline bitartrate	19 mg
L-Cysteine	19 mg
Hesperidin (from Citrus aurantium (Bitter Orange) Fruit)	18 mg
L-Proline	15 mg
L-Ornithine HCL	14 mg
Myricetin	14 mg
(from Myrica cerifera (Bayberry), leaf)	20 mg
Tea Polysaccharides Extract	11 mg
Camellia sinensis Leaf)	50 mg
Amylase (from Fermentation of Aspergillus oryzae)	10 mg
Bromelain (from Pineapple Stem)	10 mg
Guggul Gum Extract (from Commiphora mukul, gum exudate) (a source of guggulsterones)	10 mg
Mineral sea salts (providing trace elements including Rubidium, Strontium & Tungsten)	10 mg
Masson Pine Bark Extract (from Pinus massoniana Bark)	10 mg
RNA (Ribonucleic Acid, from Yeast)	9.9 mg
N-acetyl Glucosamine (from Crustacean shells)	9.9 mg
L-Carnosine	9.9 mg
L-Glutamine	9.9 mg
Reduced Glutathione	9.8 mg
Luteolin (from Arachis hypogaea (Peanut) shell)	9 mg
Alfafa Extract (from Medicago sativa Leaf & stem) equivalent to 60mg fresh alfafa)	5 mg
SAMe	5 mg
(from S-Adenoslymethionine Tosylate)	9.5 mg
Lipase (from fermentation of Aspergillus niger)	6 mg
Piperine (from Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) Fruit Extract)	4.7 mg
Phosphatidyl L-Serine	4 mg
(from Soybean)	20 mg
Coenzyme Q-10	2.9 mg
Policosanol	1.6 mg
(from Sugar cane)	1.7 mg
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate from Yeast)	1 mg
Astaxanthin	372 µg
Haematococcus Pluvialis)	11.7 mg
Boron	100 µg
(from Boron citrate)	2 mg
Zeaxanthin	100 µg
(from Aztec marigold, flower)	2 mg

Nutrients exclusive to Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen

	Dose: Adult
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex	250 mg
Trace Mineral Complex	10 mg
O-3 Essentials®
Fish Oil Concentrate	2 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
Red Raspberry Concentrate
Plum Concentrate
Strawberry Concentrate
Tart Cherry Concentrate
Wild Blueberry Powder
Cranberry Concentrate

Other ingredients

xtendlife Total Balance Children's	Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
Microcrocrystalline cellulose, Dextrose, Enteric coating (Purified Water, Ethylcellulose, Ammonium Hydroxide, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Oleic Acid, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Talc, Polydextrose), Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Tripotassium Citrate, Maltodextrin.	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)

xtendlife Total Balance Children's vs Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen

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