Are the Vitamins Synthetic of Food Based?

Here is the response from Dr. Goodkin

Thank you for your message.

The answer to the question is we use both natural and synthetic vitamins, depending on the product.

For instance, the organics are from whole food products like those found in the LiveGood Organic Super Reds and Super Greens.

Some synthetic vitamins have been used safely and reliably for many years. We make the choice to use specific ingredients to ensure they meet our potency and stability requirements.

As an example, natural folate has less bioavailability than folic acid, the synthetic version. For this example, we did not choose just folic acid, we chose a patented form of Folic acid that is methylated and considered superior to all other forms of folate called Quatrefolic.

Many natural sources of vitamins are unable to be combined into one capsule with high confidence they will maintain stability and potency while waiting consumption.

Hope this helps!

Best in Health,

Ryan

How to Use the Products from Lisa Goodkin

Here’s a guide to our supplement use:

Bio-Active Complete Multi-Vitamin for MEN and WOMEN

Take 2 capsules by mouth once daily with food.

BEST taken WITH FOOD for the following reason:

• Contains Vitamins A, E, lycopene and zexanthin which are fat soluble vitamins and fat soluble means they absorb better with food. and do not worry, the other 2 essential fat-soluble vitamins are D and K and they are found in our LiveGood D3/K2!

BEST taken in the morning since it contains Methylcobalamin (active form of B-12) which may provide a boost of energy and we do not want to negatively impact your sleep!

BEST taken EVERYDAY because many of these important vitamins and minerals must reach a steady state concentration in the body which means it takes time to establish a balance.

D3-K2 2000

Take 1-2 capsules by mouth daily with food.

BEST taken WITH FOOD in the MORNING. Vitamins D and K are both fat soluble vitamins which means they absorb better with food. We recommend taking Vitamin D in the morning because evidence suggests that the sleep-awake cycle and melatonin production and secretion is positively impacted by getting your Vitamin D dose in the morning. This makes sense since our ancestors were hunting and gathering in those early dawn hours.

BEST taken every day to maintain consistent blood levels.

Pro Tip: Ask your doctor before your next blood test to add on Vitamin D level to see your level. The test is usually cheap to add on and can be covered by some insurance.

Ultra-Magnesium Complex

Take 2 capsules by mouth daily with or without food.

BEST taken separated by other medications and vitamins by at least 2 hours. A favorite routine of ours is to split the dose and take 1 capsule in the afternoon to help with the late day stress response and take the other capsule before bed to support the sleep cycle. If preferred and easier, take both capsules 30 minutes before bedtime. IF stomach upset occurs, take with food at lunch or dinner.

BEST taken EVERYDAY.

Complete Plant-Based Protein

Mix 1 scoop in water or your favorite smoothie AT LEAST once daily

Most studies support consuming protein within 30 minutes of exercise, however, some literature supports taking protein before a workout. Our recommendation is to do what makes you and your body feel the best. We love mixing the protein into a delicious smoothie with the LiveGood Super Greens right after a workout or just as an afternoon snack.

Pro Tip: Use the LiveGood Shaker Bottle to store the powder in the bottom for easy dosing when on-the-go!

Organic Super Greens

Mix 1 scoop into water or smoothie At LEAST once per day

The most important thing is to get your greens in every day. We like to mix our Organic Super Greens with our protein smoothie but it also tastes great in water on ice. Consider drinking the Organic Super Greens in place of a not-so-healthy beverage like soda or juice.

Pro Tip: The contents will settle if left to sit. Continue mixing while consuming.

Organic Super Reds

Mix 1 scoop into water or smoothie AT LEAST once per day.

We often drink 2 servings of red powder per day because we love it so much. Since Organic Super Reds help increase Nitric Oxide which helps increase blood circulation, we like to use this as a pre-workout or an afternoon pick-me-up. If mixing as a pre-workout, consider mixing with the LiveGood Essential Aminos Fruit Punch flavor for the ultimate pump. It mixes and tastes great with just water on ice, so please consider it as a substitute for juice or soda.

Organic Coffee

Mix 1 scoop in hot or cold water.

The LiveGood Healthy Organic Coffee is ready-made, so you only have to mix it in hot or cold water to enjoy. Since it contains approximately 100mg of caffeine, this is certainly a morning beverage for most. We recommend avoiding all stimulants including caffeine at least 8 hours before bedtime to prevent disrupting your sleep latency. Enhanced with adaptogen mushrooms to help balance the jitters from the caffeine and combined with matcha and green tea, this is sure to set your day up for success.

CBD Oil

Take 1 dropperful by mouth as needed.

It is best practice to determine your dose of CBD by starting low and going slow. We always recommend the lowest effective dose so start using the CBD dropper to measure the amount and increase as needed.

BEST taken every day.

Pro Tip: Let the oil sit undisturbed under the tongue or between your cheek and gum to increase absorption. Obviously do not fight the urge to swallow, just do what feels right.

CBD Oil for Pets

Use the weight-based dosing guide on the label. Like humans, our furry friends benefit from starting low and going slow. Adding to food is preferred.

Pro Tip: Be careful not to allow your animal to lick the dropper directly as this can be contaminated with bacteria and then placed back into the bottle.

Essential Aminos

Mix 1 scoop of powder in water up to two times per day, preferably 30 minutes before a workout and again throughout the day as a refreshment.

You get bonus points since consuming Essential Aminos counts toward your daily protein goal. Go you!

BEST taken every day.

Pro tip: try using this beverage in place of a soda or sugary drink.

Factor 4

Take 1 softgel by mouth twice daily with food and increase as tolerated.

The dosing of 2 softgels per day is approximately 1.2 grams of EPA/DHA and will offer benefits in managing inflammation. A dose of 3-4 grams of EPA/DHA which is 6-8 softgels per day, will offer benefits in lowing triglycerides.

The softgels contain an oil mixture, please swallow whole and do not cut or chew.

BEST taken every day.

Pro Tip: If you experience a fishy after taste or belching, try putting them in the refrigerator.

You can always mix the E3 and aminos for before and during the gym or have the E3 before/during and Essential Aminos after. I love mixing the coffee and super greens in with my protein shake after my early morning workout. If I make it a meal, I double the scoops of protein. I save the Super Reds and a second scoop of the Essential Aminos for around 3pm when my body starts to slow down. It just gives me a natural boost.