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Why choose Mito Support ™?
Mito Support™ is a formulary blend of nutrients, nutraceuticals, botanicals, and Krebs cycle intermediates designed to support efficient mitochondrial metabolism and energy (ATP) production for increased vitality.
This formula may be appropriate for anyone wishing to promote overall cellular and tissue vitality and health, including those wanting to increase energy output for athletic performance.
When does Dr. Jockers recommend this product?
This is a fantastic product that will support the overall health and vitality of anyone over 40 years of age. Individuals with chronic fatigue and cardiovascular conditions may greatly benefit from this as well.
My health coaches and I look at labs such as an organic acid test that tests mitochondrial health. When we see biomarkers flagged for poor mitochondrial function, we use this product to support the individual’s health journey.
What are mitochondria?
The mitochondrion receives most recognition for its role in generating energy for cells in the body and they are commonly referred to as the powerhouse. Amazingly, the mitochondria in our cells have also generated a significant amount of attention from scientists and physicians in the most recent decade for their role in numerous other life processes.
Except for red blood cells, mitochondria are unique organelles contained in every cell of the human body and contain their DNA (1). Along with generating 90% of cellular energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), mitochondria are involved in major metabolic functions of the human body. (2)
What is the role of the mitochondria?
Mitochondria are found in varying concentrations in different tissues in the body and are specialized for that tissue. For example, mitochondria contained in the liver are designed to convert ammonia into a less toxic waste substance known as urea in a series of reactions (3).
Analysis of the breast muscle of chickens compared to the actively flying pigeon observed that the pigeon had a higher concentration of mitochondria in the breast muscle (4).
Both examples represent the differentiation of mitochondria and signify how both genetic and environmental factors influence mitochondria function.
What are the physiological effects of the mitochondria?
The healthy function of mitochondria is essential to life sustaining metabolic processes including: (1, 5)
- Regulating ion concentrations such as calcium buffering critical to intracellular communication
- Maintain roles in fluctuating lipid levels
- Synthesizing products necessary for the transportation of glucose and insulin
- Providing sufficient energy for blood flow to and within the heart
- Regulating the removal of cellular damage or apoptosis if condition is deleterious enough to the mitochondrion’s function
What is the nutritional supplementation?
The health of our mitochondria depends on our daily diets and the nutrients that we feed these small health-promoting powerhouses.
The structure by which mitochondria are designed to successfully create ATP is highly reliant on various types of structural proteins, enzymes , and other key vitamins that can be supplemented with your diet. The following nutrients have been shown to treat mitochondria dysfunction:
L-Carnitine: L-carnitine is produced by the body but can also be found in red meat. This amino acid is involved in transporting compounds and also stimulates glutathione production.
B Vitamins: Various B vitamins have been shown to play a critical role in mitochondria function such as biotin and vitamin B-12. B vitamins are highly specialized antioxidants and increase the synthesis of other strong antioxidants such as glutathione.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Alpha-lipoic acid has been especially shown to improve mitochondrial dysfunction in the brain and can improve cognitive ability.
Coenzyme Q10: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ) is not only an antioxidant but it is also an essential component of the electron transport chain within the mitochondria. In other words, without CoQ10, there is no synthesis of ATP and therefore a defective mitochondrion.
Oxidative stress can cause the mitochondrion to overconsume any available antioxidants and lead to a deficiency. Depending on the severity of symptoms, CoQ supplementation has been shown in studies to help with symptoms associated with CoQ deficiency.
My favorite supplement containing clinical doses for all of these key nutrients for mitochondrial health is Mito Support.
What is the recommended dosage?
Normal Dosage: 2 caps – 2x daily with meals
Advanced Dosage: 4 caps – 2x daily with meals
***Warning: Please consult your healthcare professional before using if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering use for a child.
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How should I begin taking this product?
When introducing a new supplement, we recommend beginning with 1 at a time and/or the lowest dose for 2-3 days. As tolerated, increase the dose until you have reached the recommended normal or advanced guidelines. Reduce to a tolerable dosage if adverse effects occur.
What allergens does this product contain?
This product is gluten free, dairy free, soy free, vegetarian, non-GMO and vegan.
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Scroll to the bottom of the page for supplement facts.
What is Super C Powder?
This is a fantastic source of high-dose vitamin C. Super C Powder provides alkalizing minerals calcium, magnesium, and potassium that aid in reducing stomach acidity and allow the vitamin C to be better tolerated in the stomach.
What are the key ingredients?
This buffered vitamin C powder is unique because of the combined nutrients providing additional benefits for bone health and overall wellness.
- Vitamin C 2000 mg
- Calcium 80 mg
- Magnesium 160 mg
- Potassium 200 mg
Super C Powder is made from non-GMO ingredients, is vegetarian, and free of common allergens including dairy, gluten, and soy.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of vitamin C have long been understood for decades. In 1960 Nobel Prize recipient Linus Pauling found that high dose vitamin C was an effective tool to combat the common cold by supporting immune function.
Reduces whole body acidity: The combination of supplemental calcium, magnesium, and potassium provides alkalizing effects on the whole body.
Gentle on the Stomach: Unlike other high-dose vitamin C supplements, Super C Powder is buffered meaning that it is gentle on the stomach and doesn’t illicit the same GI upset and loose stool side effects.
Scavenges free radicals: Vitamin C is a critical antioxidant that must be consumed from food sources to maintain optimal levels.
Supports bone health: Vitamin C aids in the production of collagen which supports ligaments, discs, and tendons. In one study, vitamin C supplementation significantly stimulated collagen metabolism enough to physiologically improve carpal tunnel syndrome (1).
Supports immunity and adrenal function: Vitamin C is essential for healthy adrenal function. It is required for the synthesis of adrenal hormones and neurotransmitters.
Provides support for skin health: Collagen formation also aids in healthy skin as well as other connective tissues such as blood vessels.
When does Dr. Jockers use this product?
This is a powdered form that is easy for the body to absorb and is easy to use with children. Super C Powder can be added to any beverage making it a suitable choice for individuals who cannot or do not want to take multiple pills. I use it and add a little liquid stevia to make a nice vitamin C lemonade for my children.
What is the recommended dosage?
Normal Dosage: 1 tsp in water-1x daily
Advanced Dosage: 1 tsp in water-2x daily
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How should I begin taking this product?
When introducing a new supplement, we recommend beginning with 1 at a time and/or the lowest dose for 2-3 days. As tolerated, increase the dose until you have reached the recommended normal or advanced guidelines. Reduce to a tolerable dosage if adverse effects occur.
Reference:
- Allampallam K, Chakraborty J, Robinson J. Effect of ascorbic acid and growth factors on collagen metabolism of flexor retinaculum cells from individuals with and without carpal tunnel syndrome. J Occup Environ Med. 2000 Mar; 42(3):251-9. PMID: 10738704
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What is B6 Power?
The Bioactive, Tissue-Ready Form of Vitamin B6
- The active form of Vitamin B6 is more readily used by the body
- Essential cofactor for the synthesis of amino acids and numerous neurotransmitters (brain chemicals)*
- Not derived from yeast
Pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6, is necessary for the transformation and utilization of amino acids for many functions in the body, including energy production and neurotransmitter synthesis. Vitamin B6 is also involved in the production of hemoglobin, an intrinsic factor, and is a vital component in the formation of the myelin sheath that surrounds nerve cells.
What are the causes of B6 deficiency?
Vitamin B6 deficiency can be caused by excess consumption of alcohol, sugary foods, and processed foods. Poor gut health, high exposure to environmental toxins, and many pharmaceutical drugs will lower levels of B6 1.
As we grow during our teenage years we typically need more B6. Many individuals today struggle with poor digestive health and bacterial dysbiosis. Gut bacteria play an important role in the production and utilization of B6. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, parasites, and candida overgrowth can all hamper B6 production.
Why is B6 deficiency a widespread problem?
Although not widely recognized, poor vitamin B6 status may be relatively common in individuals eating a Standard American Diet.2 In the United States, a remarkably high number of adults—90% of women and 71% percent of men—consume diets that are deficient in vitamin B6 using the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) as a measure.3
Furthermore, according to recent national health data, many individuals have inadequate vitamin B6 status despite meeting the RDA of B6 from their diets.4 But a probable common cause for the poor status of some is a low intake of foods rich in highly bioavailable vitamin B6.
What is the problem with most B6 on the market?
The most common form of vitamin B6 that is sold on the market is in the form of Pyridoxine hydrochloride (PNHCl). When compared with pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P) supplements, PNHCl requires an additional enzymatic step in the liver to be converted to the form utilizable by the body.5,6
Many practitioners recommend P-5-P supplements over PNHCl supplements for this reason1 and because there have been more reports of adverse effects with the use of high doses of pyridoxine.7
But in order for pyridoxine to be used by the body it must first be converted to pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (P5P), a process that takes place in the liver.
Individuals with compromised liver function have difficulty making this conversion and consequently may be at risk of a vitamin B6 deficiency.
Supplementing with B6 Power ensures you receive the most bioactive form of vitamin B6.
Ingredients: Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate 50mgOther Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable stearate.
What is the recommended dosage?
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Normal Dosage: 1 cap – 1 time daily (with or without food)
Advanced Dosage: 1 cap – 2-3 times daily (with or without food)
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How should I begin taking this product?
When introducing a new supplement, we recommend beginning with 1 at a time and/or the lowest dose for 2-3 days. As tolerated, increase the dose until you have reached the recommended normal or advanced guidelines. Reduce to a tolerable dosage if adverse effects occur.
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- Kant AK, Block G. Dietary vitamin B6intake and food sources in the US population: NHANES II, 1976-1980. Am J Clin Nutr 1990;52:707-716
- Morris MS, Picciano MF, Jacques PF, Selhub J.Plasma pyridoxal 5’-phosphate in the US population: the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003-2004. Am J Clin Nutr.2008;87:1446-54
- Mackey AD, Davis SR, Gregory JF III. Vitamin B6. In:Shils ME, Shike M, Ross AC, Caballero B, Cousins RJ, eds. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease.Baltimore Md: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2006:452-461
- Kang-Yoon SA, Kirksey A, Giacoia GP, West KD. Vitamin B6adequacy in neonatal nutrition: associations with preterm delivery, type of feeding and vitamin B6supplementation. Am J Clin Nutr. 1995;62:932-942
- Clayton PT. B6-responsive disorders: a model of vitamin dependency. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2006;29:317-326
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Elderberry Zn Lozenge is a combination of zinc and elderberry delivered in an easy-to-dissolve lozenge with a delicious mixed berry flavor to support overall immune function.
What are the ingredients?
Each lozenge provides 25 mg zinc (as zinc gluconate combined with zinc citrate), 100 mg elderberry fruit (Sambucus nigra), and 0 g sugar. The lozenge delivery system is ideal for targeted absorption and may help support the throat and upper respiratory tract health.
What is the role of Zinc?
Zinc is involved in virtually every aspect of the immune response. Adequate levels are essential for the healthy functioning of every cell in the body. The beneficial effects of zinc are extensive because this mineral is the body’s most abundant intracellular (i.e., inside the cells) trace element, and at least 200 zinc-dependent enzymes have been identified.
Some individuals are poor absorbers of this mineral, but most cases of zinc deficiency are due to poor diet, chronic stress, vegetarianism, or excessive alcohol intake. Some deficiencies result from exposure to toxic metals, such as cadmium from cigarettes or excess copper from copper-lined tap water pipes.
Zinc supports the actions of specific white blood cells that work to support the body’s immune system response to various pathogens. It is required for producing thymulin (the major thymus hormone) and, therefore, for the proper function of the thymus, the primary lymphoid organ where immune cells mature. A reduction of thymulin may lead to impaired immune function.
How does Elderberry support immune health?
Elderberry, commonly referred to as European elder, is grown in most parts of Europe, North Africa, West Asia, and now the U.S., and nearly every part of the plant is utilized medicinally, as dietary supplements, or for culinary purposes. The flowers and berries of Sambucus nigra are most often used medicinally and contain a variety of flavonoids that support healthy immune system function.
Of all fresh fruits or berries, elderberry measures as one of the highest in antioxidant capacity and is one of the most commonly used botanicals in the world due to its immunologic properties and effects on inflammatory processes within the body.
What is the recommended dosage?
Normal Dosage: 1 lozenge per day, let it dissolve slowly in your mouth, or as directed by your health care practitioner
Advanced Dosage: Take 1 lozenge multiple times in a day, let it dissolve slowly in your mouth, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
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How should I begin taking this product?
When introducing a new supplement, we recommend beginning with 1 at a time and/or the lowest dose for 2-3 days. As tolerated, increase the dose until you have reached the recommended normal or advanced guidelines. Reduce to a tolerable dosage if adverse effects occur.
Does this product contain any shellfish?
No, this product does not contain any shellfish.
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