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Vitamins & Vitamers

Every vitamin is actually a family of related molecules that share a common function in the body. The members of a vitamin family are called vitamers.

Some vitamins have only a few vitamers, while other vitamins have many.

Every vitamer in a vitamin family has the same core functions but also has its own unique features and benefits. Some vitamers might be more bioavailable than others or might follow slightly different pathways during metabolism.

When vitamins are added to foods, they are generally added as only a single, often synthetic form ~ substantially reducing the diversity of nutrients in a typical diet.

Natural foods provide vitamins as a diverse array of vitamers. Getting a greater diversity of vitamers helps ensure you receive the benefits of the different forms of each vitamin.

Natural Whole Food Sources of Vitamers

Isagenix delivers vitamins and minerals in their naturally occurring forms found in plant-based foods and provides a diversity of vitamers and phytonutrients.

Broccoli: Related to cauliflower, this deep green cruciferous floret contributes vitamin C and chromium.

Chlorella: First documented over 2,000 years ago and used across the globe in food dishes, this bright green freshwater microalgae contributes the vitamin B12.

Cranberry: Packed with vitamin C and rich in antioxidant compounds including Quercetin, which may be a powerful protector against cancer. May reduce and help prevent urinary tract infections.

Kale: Much like Brussels sprouts and broccoli, kale is an extensively studied green leafy vegetable from the cruciferous family. It is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables available and provides vitamin K1 and copper.

Maitake mushroom: Maitake mushroom contains a large number of polysaccharides, including beta-glucan, and has a wide range of health benefits. This adaptogen also supplies vitamin D2.

Pumpkin: Pumpkin is not only delicious but also nutritious with an extensive nutritional profile full of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Pumpkin provides manganese, molybdenum, and zinc.

Shiitake mushroom: Similar to maitake mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms have many beneficial bioactive compounds and have been cultivated for over 100 years. They provide vitamin B5 and selenium.

Spinach: A dark leafy green superfood providing vitamins B2 and B6, folate, vitamin E, and iron.

Sunflower seed: These small but mighty seeds are packed with healthy unsaturated fats, micronutrients, and phytochemicals. Sunflower seed provides vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B7, and selenium.

Sweet potatoes: Providing vitamin A, these bright orange tubers date back to the 15th century and are naturally rich in beta carotene and other carotenoids

When asked where the vitamins and minerals come from in IsaLean Protein Shake and Puraplant21, the answer is simple ~ nature.

Your vitamins and minerals come from whole food sources just as nature intended, providing not only essential nutrients but also a variety of vitamers and cofactors beneficial to good health.

Click the Links Below for More Information and References

Introduction to PuraPlant 21 and Naturally Sourced Vitamins

What Are Vitamers?

Whole Food Vitamins

Whole Blend Vitamer Animation

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