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The VitaBand™
formula is specifically designed to meet the needs of patients who have
an Adjustable Gastric Banding (AGB). Patients with bands can develop
deficiencies due to lower food intake, rapid weight loss and other
reasons. Some of the deficiencies reported with AGB include Thiamine,
B12, Folate, and Iron. Bone loss is also risk. The VitaBand product
consists of two chewable wafers per day, which can be taken at any time
of the day. It is available in both Watermelon and Lemon Cream flavors.
Some features and benefits of this product include:
Comprehensive B-Complex.
VitaBand provides an average of 200% of the RDA for most of the B
vitamins as well as the accessory nutrients choline and inositol. We
add additional B1 to help support patients in maintaining levels of
this nutrient that is a risk for deficiency, especially in the early
months after surgery. We also include a full 800 micrograms of folic
acid, for healthy homocysteine metabolism and to support women who may
get pregnant after surgery.
600 milligrams of calcium.
This is a very substantial level of calcium for a multivitamin – most
provide less than 100mg in a daily dose. With 600 milligrams in a
multi, most AGB patients should be able to achieve the RDA of calcium
through the combination of this product and dietary intake.
Trace Element Support.
All of our multivitamins contain comprehensive trace element support
with selenium, zinc, copper, chromium, vanadium and more.
Easy on the digestive system.
Many nutrients, especially minerals like magnesium and zinc can be hard
on the digestive system. We have opted for nutrient forms like zinc
citrate and selenomethionine that are both well absorbed and easy on
the gut.
Minimal Use of Sweeteners. Many chewable
vitamins provide 4 to 8 grams of sugars in a daily dose. VitaBand™ is
sweetened with sucralose (Splenda®) and a minimal amount of
low-glycemic, crystalline fructose (less than 1 gram per daily
serving).
Minimal “other” ingredients. Our chewable
multivitamins contain the minimal amount of low-allergen tableting
materials needed to create a chewable tablet. There is no wheat,
gluten, egg, or dairy in our formulas. We also do not include
ingredients such as starch, talc, vegetable oils, waxes, or chemical
dyes.
Great Taste. This formula comes in two great flavors selected by patients.
Dose = 2 Tablets per day or as recommended
| Vitamin A (Beta Carotene and retinol) |
5,000 |
IU |
| Vitamin C |
120 |
mg |
| Vitamin D3 |
600 |
IU |
| Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) |
30 |
IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate) |
3 |
mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) |
3.4 |
mg |
| Niacinamide |
50 |
mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) |
4 |
mg |
| Folic Acid |
800 |
mcg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) |
50 |
mcg |
| Biotin USP/FCC |
300 |
mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate) |
10 |
mg |
| Calcium (Calcium Citrate, Carbonate) |
600 |
mg |
| Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide USP) |
50 |
mg |
| Iron (Ferrous Fumarate USP) |
18 |
mg |
| Zinc (Zinc Oxide USP) |
15 |
mg |
| Selenium (L-Selenomethionine) |
55 |
mcg |
| Copper (Copper Citrate) |
2 |
mg |
| Manganese (Manganese Citrate) |
2 |
mg |
| Chromium (Chromium Picolinate NF) |
120 |
mcg |
| Molybdenum (Sodium Molybdate) |
75 |
mcg |
| Choline (Choline Bitartrate FCC) |
5 |
mg |
| Inositol USP/FCC |
5 |
mg |
| Vanadium (Vanadium Citrate) |
25 |
mcg |
| Chromium (from chromium picolinate) |
200 |
mcg |
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