Certified Organics Men's Multivitamin - 120 Vegetarian Capsules Rainbow Light

Rainbow Light - Certified Organics Men's Multivitamin - 120 Vegetarian Capsules

Rainbow Light Certified Organics Men's Multivitamin can help you reach a stronger state of health. Rainbow Light Certified Organics Men's Multivitamin is a supplement that's rich in customized botanical blends to renew, strengthen, and protect core body systems for lasting performance, vitality, and health. This comprehensive formula contains optimal, research-based potencies of nourishing certified organic whole foods, such as spirulina, açai berry, pomegranate, beet and kale, as well as adaptogenic herbs including American ginseng, saw palmetto and green tea that provide energy, stamina and protection for the male system in an easy-to-swallow vegetarian capsule. Safe for those with common food allergies. Rainbow Light Certified Organics Men's Multivitamin is guaranteed to be free of gluten, soy, yeast, milk, eggs, nuts, fish and shellfish. This formula is also sugar-free, lactose-free, wheat-free and 100% natural, containing no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives or additives. Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI).

Rainbow Light Certified Organics Men's Multivitamin is a whole food multivitamin with antioxidants and targeted herbal complexes that renew men's core body systems at the cellular level for sustained energy, immunity and longevity.

• Helps Reach a Stronger State of Health
• Renews, Strengthens and Protects Core Body Systems
• Sustains Energy, Immunity and Longevity
• Safe for Those with Common Food Allergies
• Gluten Free
• Vegetarian Capsules
• No Artificial Colors, Flavors, Sweeteners, Preservatives or Additives

• FAQs

  Rainbow Light is an Active Member of the Non-GMO Project’s Product Verification Program
  As the pioneer of natural food-based nutritional supplements, Rainbow Light has always been committed to the vibrant health of people, the communities and the planet. In their continued pledge to provide wholesome ingredients grounded in the wisdom of nature, Rainbow Light is an active member of the Non-GMO Project. As a contributing member, they’re working with their suppliers, The Non-GMO Project’s technical advisors and other brands within the industry to ensure transparent labeling, and to ultimately create a balanced, wholesome food system that’s GMO-free.

  Does Rainbow Light comply with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) GMPs?
  Rainbow Light takes great pride in providing high quality, safe products to their customers. All of their tablets, capsules, softgels, gummies and powders are manufactured in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) set forth by the FDA. GMPs are related to the manufacturing, packaging, labeling or holding of dietary supplements. Manufacturers are required to evaluate their products’ identity, purity, strength and composition. Other requirements deal with such matters as quality control, the design and construction of manufacturing plants, record keeping and consumer complaints.

  Update on Lead
  Lead is a naturally occurring mineral found in the water, soil, and air, as well as many every day foods and botanicals. Proposition 65 is a portion of the California Health and Safety Code that regulates a variety of chemicals, including lead. Proposition 65 has established a "No Observable Effect Level" for lead, which is lower than the FDA's safety/tolerable level.
  
  Rainbow Light regularly tests its products to ensure that any naturally occurring lead levels are within the FDA's and Proposition 65's safety levels. Rainbow Light uses botanical materials with the lowest detectable lead level available on the market and utilizes strict testing methods to ensure continued compliance with these requirements.

  Is Vitamin A Toxic During Pregnancy?
  There has been extensive research into toxic levels of vitamin A; the risk for toxicity is related to pre-formed Vitamin A and retinyl esters and not pro-formed Vitamin A or Beta-Carotene. A summary of the research to date shows that potential adverse effects of Vitamin A have been identified at levels <25,000 IU. 8,000 IU is the recommended maximum level during pregnancy and is what the %Daily Value for pregnant women is based upon. The Food and Nutrition Board evaluated all available studies in 2001 and concluded that a suitable Upper Level in relation to birth defect risk is 10,000IU. A few key studies evaluating vitamin A toxicity are summarized below:
  
  A study in the NEJM in 1995, found that among women who take more than 10,000 IU of supplemental vitamin A, an estimate of 1 in 57 involves a baby with a birth defect attributable to high vitamin A intake. A study from the journal Reproductive Toxicology in 1998 showed daily exposures greater than 25,000 IU/day have not been sufficiently studied to establish a specific risk. If exposure levels up to 30,000 IU/day occur unintentionally, multiple animal studies show only a very low risk. Doses of 10,000 IU/ day or less are considered safe. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1989 reported incidences of vitamin A toxicity are rare and have averaged fewer than 10 cases per year from 1976-1989 and that deficiency of vitamin A is much more common.
  
  Rainbow Light’s Prenatal One contains a total of 4,000 IU of vitamin A activity, 50% beta-carotene and 50% palmitate. Complete Prenatal System contains 5,000 IU also 50% beta-carotene, 50% palmitate. Beta-carotene provides vitamin A activity by converting to vitamin A only as metabolically necessary, further safeguarding against any possibility of toxic levels. (for more information see FAQ- “Vitamin A vs. Beta-carotene”) The vitamin A potencies offered in both of these products are safely below the recommended maximum level of 8,000 IU, and are intended to protect against deficiency for optimal fetal development and maternal health.

  Why is there color variation in some tablets from batch to batch?
  Color variations are common in natural products. While Good Manufacturing Practices are employed at every level of production, including use of a “standardized recipe,” on occasion an herbal ingredient will have a color or taste variation due to seasonality, growing conditions etc. Some of Rainbow Light’s approved food and herbal ingredients are sourced from local farmers and are either Certified Organic or wild-harvested. A quality assessment is performed on each supplier and all materials are sampled and undergo a thorough inspection before being used in their products to ensure that these variations do not impact the overall quality of the finished product.

  What forms of calcium are best absorbed?
  The many variables of calcium absorption complicate interpretation of calcium absorption studies. Some evidence suggests that calcium citrate, citrate malate, aspartate, amino acid chelate and heated oyster shell-seaweed calcium are absorbed better than calcium carbonate, while other research indicates similar bio-availability. Despite many claims for the superiority and bioavailability of one form of calcium over another, there are surprisingly few conclusive studies proving one form over another. Citrate, citrate malate and aspartate do readily ionize during digestion and don’t require normal HCl production for ionization as carbonate does. Calcium amino acid chelate is absorbed in the small intestine and also does not require HCl for ionization and absorption. Evidence shows that when taken with meals absorption of calcium salts is almost identical in people with normal HCl production. In those with weakened HCl production, look for a calcium supplement with added Betaine HCl.
  
  It is a well-known fact that calcium absorption varies with age, environmental and dietary conditions, and race. In healthy premenopausal women, the proportion of dietary calcium absorbed varies from 10% to 60%, and is positively correlated with body mass index, dietary fat, and serum vitamin D level. It is inversely correlated with total dietary calcium, dietary fiber, alcohol intake, and physical activity. There is a link between a low fat, high fiber diet and poor calcium absorption, possibly due to a faster rate of intestinal transit.

  Does too much Vitamin A effect bone health?
  Epidemiological studies show that excessive levels of vitamin A, from either dietary or supplemental sources, has the potential to interfere with cells that produce new bone, stimulate cells that break down old bone and can interfere with the action of vitamin D, which helps the body maintain normal calcium levels. At the time of this publication, governing bodies reviewed all available evidence and found insufficient scientific support for changing the Upper Level of vitamin A. Supplemental levels of less than 5,000IU have not shown any detrimental effect on bone.
  
  Some health care providers may advise consumers to be cautious about potential toxicity issues when using products containing vitamin A. Vitamin A is a safe and essential nutrient provided at less than 5,000IU in all Rainbow Light vitamin A containing products. The average intake from sources other than supplements is likely to be less than 3,400IU.1 So realistically there is very little risk of coming close to even the UL by combining a Rainbow Light supplement with the average American diet. In addition, Rainbow Light products often employ a combination of pre-formed vitamin A with beta-carotene, which is only converted to Vitamin A in the body as needed. Keeping this in mind, Rainbow Light will continue to review the research and will reassess the current levels of vitamin A provided in their products if deemed scientifically rational.

  What is the best time of the day to take a supplement and should it be taken with food?
  The best time to take any supplement is when you remember to take it. Regular use is an extremely important factor in determining whether a supplement will work for you, especially for long-term ailments or symptoms, or to prevent disease and promote longevity. Rainbow Light’s supplements are very gentle on the stomach and can therefore be taken at any time with or between meals. Some experts recommend taking any supplement with a meal, when your digestion is most active, for maximum absorption and to lessen the possibility of gastrointestinal upset.

  How long does it take Rainbow Light products to disintegrate?
  Tablets produced according to Good Manufacturing Practices's (GMP’s) adhere to USP (United States Pharmacopoeia) disintegration guidelines. These standards require that coated tablets disintegrate within a set amount of time following ingestion and take into consideration that there are many physiological factors impacting disintegration times.
  
  Rainbow Light’s laboratory utilizes the USP disintegration test to ensure their tablets will dissolve in the gastrointestinal(GI) tract allowing the nutrients to be available for absorption. This procedure is carried out in an apparatus that mimics the actions of the GI tract during digestion. USP defines complete disintegration as “that state in which any residue of the unit, except fragments of insoluble coating or capsule shell, remaining on the screen of the test apparatus, is a soft mass having no palpably firm core.” The approved procedure utilizes specific apparatus and methods, and is slightly different for uncoated (30 minutes), film-coated(30), plain coated(45), hard gelatin(45) and soft gelatin capsules(45).
  
  “Table top” methods involving vinegar and other acids are not a reliable test for determining disintegration. Simply dropping a tablet in a glass of water or vinegar solution does not properly simulate the temperature, pH conditions, and movement of the stomach and GI tract during digestion. The vinegar test is only appropriate for formulas that contain just calcium carbonate, and is not appropriate for food-based supplements-after all, you can't dissolve a piece of food in a glass of vinegar!

  Where are Rainbow Light’s gummies manufactured?
  In 2005, Rainbow Light expanded their product line to include gummies, which are manufactured by their affiliate confectionery company Alinova, located in Colombia, South America. Alinova’s highly skilled technical management has 35 years of hands-on experience, and has been producing and exporting gelatin-based gummies from their Bogota facility since 1999. Currently, they export to the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Singapore, Peru, Venezuela and the United States.
  Alinova is in full-compliance with Colombian food production regulations as well as specific requirements for exportation to other countries. Alinova follows the same GMP practices as US based food manufacturing facilities, and conforms to two of the highest global quality assurance programs for food safety and manufacturing: GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point). Rainbow Light thoroughly inspects and tests each batch of product prior to release into distribution.

  What is the difference between food-grown and food-based supplements?
  Food-Grown refers to a specific process of creating a food-like substance starting with a live culture of nutritional yeast, called Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is combined with a USP vitamin or mineral in a stainless steel tank, along with a nutrient specific broth, such as alfalfa extract for vitamin K, citrus extract for vitamin C, and carrot extract for beta-carotene. The yeast feeds on these nutrients and transforms them in to a food-like matrix. At the end of the procedure, the yeast is sprayed with proteolytic enzymes to stop its growth process.
  
  Rainbow Light was one of the first companies to provide a food-grown product over 20 years ago, and the term “food-grown” is their trade-marked name. While Rainbow Light still offers food-grown choices to their customers, they have decided to focus on manufacturing food-based products (which are a combination of USP vitamins and minerals with superfoods and herbs) for the following reasons:

  • The potencies of food-based supplements are significantly higher than food-grown because the final food-grown material is very bulky and creates large and expensive tablets. In order to have therapeutic quantities of nutrients in food-grown products, more USP nutrients would have to be added to the final mixture, creating a tablet that would be too large to swallow.
  • Food-based formulas not only have much higher potencies of nutrients, they also are much less expensive than food-grown products. Food-based supplements are more shelf stable throughout manufacturing and distribution.
  • Although Saccaromyces cerevisiae is a beneficial yeast and is safe for most people to consume, there are some very sensitive customers that would do better with a yeast-free product. Rainbow Light’s food-based vitamins are yeast-free.

  Do Rainbow Light products contain Genetically Modified Ingredients (GMO’s)?
  Rainbow Light strives to provide the highest-quality ingredients in all formulations which allows them to uphold their commitment to environmental and human health concerns. They formulate all of their supplements to contain raw materials which are non-GMO, whenever possible.
  
  Additionally, Rainbow Light has several products enrolled with the Non-GMO project, and their values closely align in that Rainbow Light believes everyone deserves an informed choice about genetically modified organisms.

  Allergens: What Rainbow Light products are soy free? gluten-free? wheat free? dairy free?
  Rainbow Light’s label guarantee complies with the allergen labeling law called FALCPA (Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act) that went into effect 1/1/06. If a product contains any ingredients which are derived from milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and soybeans, it is clearly labeled.
  
  The law does not mandate advisory statements such as if it is manufactured in a facility using one of the allergens. Gluten labeling is not mandated by FALCPA, but Rainbow Light includes a gluten-free reference in their guarantee unless trace amounts of gluten are present. Yeast is also not mandated as an allergen, but Rainbow Light’s guarantee does include yeast as customers frequently inquire about it.

  Sustainability

  • EcoGuard Bottle: Rainbow Light is committed to maintaining a healthy environment, reducing carbon emissions and keeping plastic bottles from ending up in oceans, natural habitats and landfills. They are the first supplement brand to use EcoGuard bottles made from 100% recycled, 100% recyclable material. These bottles are FDA-approved and BPA-free. By reusing post-consumer plastic, they reduce the need for virgin plastic that requires fossil fuel to produce. In 2010, Rainbow Light was awarded the Green Packaging award from Whole Foods Markets in recognition of their sustainability initiatives. EcoGuard bottles have reduced their bottle carbon footprint by 92% and keep millions of plastic bottles from landfills annually.
  • Plant A Fish: Rainbow Light has committed to save 20,000 endangered sea turtles this year by donating a portion of the proceeds from its ocean derived nutritional supplements to famed ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau’s Plant A Fish initiative. All of their Omega Performance supplements are produced using wild caught non-endangered small fish sourced from the deep, pure, cold waters in Peru, the world's No. 1 ranked fishery ecosystem. “Without partners like Rainbow Light, this initiative would not be possible,” says Cousteau. “When companies step up to the environmental challenges we face with our oceans there is hope for a huge impact.”
  • Save Our Shores: In cooperation with Save Our Shores, Rainbow Light has adopted Woodrow Beach in Santa Cruz County, California, as part of their environmental stewardship initiative. Through monetary donations and regularly scheduled beach clean-up events, they are committed to protecting the marine environment and the health of the planet. Save Our Shores is a non-profit marine conservation organization with a mission to care for the marine environment through ocean awareness, advocacy and citizen action.

  Formulating Philosophy

  Rainbow Light's formulas are carefully developed to deliver the right balance of:

  • Science-based ingredient potencies and combinations
  • In a nourishing base of pure, superfood extracts
  • With targeted support for superior digestion and absorption to provide long- and short-term health benefits and create a difference you can feel

  Science-based potencies are important since many people aren’t getting optimal amounts of nutrients from diet alone. As an example, B vitamins are shown to deliver important benefits for heart health, stress, nervous system, long-term brain health, metabolism and immune health, yet these vitamins are easily depleted during physical activity, illness or times of stress. Rainbow Light supplements provide therapeutic potencies based on scientific research to support optimal health today and in the long-term.
  
  The nourishing food base of targeted, pure superfood extracts such as spirulina, beets, kale and chlorella provide the foundation of every formula. Botanical extracts such as nettles and ginger deliver important co-nutrients to enhance absorption and digestion. A customized combination of plant-source enzymes, botanicals and probiotics further support absorption and prevent stomach upset common with other dietary supplements.
  
  Rainbow Light's products are guaranteed to be 100% natural and free of artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and other objectionable ingredients sometimes found in nutritional supplements.

                                                                                          

  
  About Rainbow Light

  Rainbow Light was founded in 1981 in beautiful Santa Cruz, California by Linda Kahler and a team with a passion for providing healthy nutritional supplements grounded in the power of nature. From the beginning, Rainbow Light has created natural supplements that make a difference in the health and well-being of their customers while promoting sustainable practices for planetary health and contributing to the fight against global malnutrition.

  Rainbow Light's supplements are and have always been based in nutritious, whole foods. They carefully combine pure food and botanical extracts with nutrients to support all systems of the body, at potencies appropriate for the specific health objective. Plant enzymes and probiotics are added to enhance digestion and nutrient absorption for increased energy.

  One of the most important ingredients in their line today, spirulina, was the first product Rainbow Light offered. Spirulina is a nutritional powerhouse derived from algae: sustainably grown, pure, with easily digestible cell walls. Spirulina is naturally rich in vegetarian protein, B vitamins, antioxidants and omegas. Spirulina forms part of the food base in every one of their multivitamin products, along with a customized blend of citrus bioflavanoids, kale, beet, ginger and other targeted superfoods specific to each formula. In fact, Rainbow Light’s name originates with spirulina. In the early days, during nutritional content testing procedures, they discovered that spirulina refracted all the colors of the rainbow under a light spectrophotometer. These rainbow colors revealed the full spectrum of nutritional constituents present in spirulina. Inspired by the power of nature, viewed through the lens of science, their brand name was born!

  From the beginning, Rainbow Light has been committed to fighting global malnutrition through their long partnership with Vitamin Angels and their involvement with the Santa Cruz Food Bank and Homeless Garden project.

  Rainbow Light has also taken environmental stewardship seriously from the start. They commissioned their first packaging sustainability analysis in 1990, which indicated that plastic bottles had the lowest impact on the environment at that time. Their packaging has continued to evolve, resulting in their 2010 transition – as the first and only supplement brand – to 100% post-consumer recycled EcoGuard bottles that are also 100% recyclable. The EcoGuard conversion has reduced their bottle carbon footprint by 92%. EcoGuard also reduces the need for virgin plastic production from fossil fuels and keeps 10 million bottles out of oceans and landfills every year.

  Today, Rainbow Light continues their natural products leadership with innovative formulas that deliver research-proven ingredients, always safety and purity tested in their production facility in Sunrise, Florida. These products are formulated based on the latest nutritional science to ensure appropriate potencies and optimal combinations for absorption, utility and effectiveness. They are proud to offer the best-selling prenatal, women’s and men’s supplements and they hear from customers repeatedly that they never felt a difference from a multivitamin – until they tried Rainbow Light's.