about 5 percent of non-heme iron, found
primarily in plant-based foods such as
legumes, cereal grains, and some fruits
and vegetables. Absorption can also be
influenced by what you consume along
with iron-rich foods. Vitamin C, con
tained in Microplex VMz, improves
absorption and a recent study found that
taking a probiotic supplement, such as
PB Assist®+, can increase the absorption
of non-heme iron by as much as 50
percent.2* PB assist+ is the perfect
complement to Microplex VMz, which
delivers 6mg of highly bioavailable iron.
CALC
I UM
Thanks to modern food marketing, we
are all aware of the bone-strengthening
benefits of calcium, and that milk does a
body good.* Adequate calcium as part of
a healthful diet, along with physical
activity, may reduce the risk of osteopo
rosis in later life. Not as commonly
acknowledged are the other benefits of
calcium and that there are many other,
possibly better, sources that are not
derived from dairy. Calcium plays a key
role in muscular-contraction and cellular
metabolism, meaning it impacts your
ability to sustain long and intense
exercise.* Current RDAs for calcium are
1000–1300mg per day. You don’t need a
glass of milk at every meal or a cup of
yogurt for dessert to meet your body’s
demands. Other healthy components of
a balanced diet including wild-caught
fatty-fish, dark leafy greens, and some
nuts (especially almonds) are all great
sources of bone-building and muscular
contracting calcium.* For those unable
to meet their needs through their normal
diet, Microplex VMz food nutrient
complex offers 500mg of calcium.
MA
GNESI UM
Magnesium is a vital component of
hundreds of enzyme reactions, is
involved in muscular contraction, and
plays a role in the formation of healthy
bone.* The mineral found in high
concentration in nuts, legumes, and dark
leafy greens also assists in the utilization
of oxygen and glucose for muscular
energy, making it vital for both strength
and endurance. Like iron, magnesium is
one of the minerals found in highest
concentrations in sweat; the longer and
more intensely you train, the greater
your needs. Current RDAs for magne
sium range from 310–420mg per day,
but a recent study found that the
average daily intake for women is only
234–267mg.3 The same study also
found that those who use dietary
supplements had a higher average intake
from food alone and were much more
likely overall to meet current guidelines.
Each daily serving of Microplex VMz
provides 150mg of magnesium to
supplement your diet and help you meet
your body’s demands.
To support natural and sustained energy
production and muscular contraction,
and to build the bone health we need to
reach our fitness goals, it is crucial that
we meet RDAs for macro and trace
minerals.* Although a healthy diet of
whole unrefined foods is the foundation
of any wellness program and a good
start toward meeting our mineral needs,
supplementing daily with Micoplex VMz
and PB Assist+ will ensure that our
bodies have the building blocks to
continue progressing.*
References
1. Misner, B. Food alone may not provide sufficient
micronutrient for preventing deficiency. J Int Soc
Sports Nutr. 2006; 3(1): 51–55.
2. Hoppe M, Onning G, Berggren A, Hulthen L. Probiotic
strain Lactobacillus plantarum 299v increases iron
absorption from an iron-supplemented fruit drink: a
double-isotope cross-over single-blind study in
women of reproductive age. British Journal of
Nutrition. 2015; 114: 1195-1202.
3. Bailey R, Fulgoni V, Keast D, Dwyer J. Dietary
supplement use is associated with high intakes of
minerals from food sources. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011;
94:1376-81.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food
and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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