Multivitamin One Dr. Lynch Q&AUpdated 4 hours ago

If you are breastfeeding, you require the same high potency nutritional needs as you did during pregnancy.

For this reason, we recommend using either Prenatal Essentials or Optimal Prenatal.

I do prefer Optimal Prenatal for postpartum breastfeeding support as it provides choline and additional magnesium, calcium and other ingredients which are highly required during this time.

For postpartum support, consider:

• Optimal Prenatal: 2-4 capsules after breakfast and 2-4 capsules after lunch
• Optimal PC: 1 capsule after dinner 4 nights a week
• Fish Oil: 1 capsule after dinner nightly
• Optimal Electrolyte: 1-2 servings a day

Congratulations on a successful pregnancy and an awesome addition to your family! :)

In health,

We changed it so we can offer our products internationally.

The low amount of glutathione in this supplement will not cause side effects.

In health,

I'm happy you asked.

Definitely do NOT take both.

That is way too much.

You may consider:

• Stopping one for a week or two and alternate as needed
• Take one or the other every other day
• Use 1 for a month solely and then stop - and switch to the other.

More energy is not only B vitamins. There's a lot there.

I have a few things for you to consider:

• Energy Nutrients: 1/4 to 1/2 a lozenge when you wake up and as needed later in the afternoon
• Optimal Electrolyte: 1-2 servings a day to support healthy hydration.* Dehydration is a very common cause for fatigue and we age, we dehydrate faster.
• Testosterone Nutrients: 1 capsule after dinner to support healthy testosterone levels.* Why this seems odd to recommend to a lady, as we age, both men and women, need to support with healthy testosterone support.* The serving size is 4 capsules so you using 1 capsule will be much lower potency and last you quite some time thereby also reducing expense.
• Fish Oil: 1 capsule after dinner. Healthy cell membranes are key for cell to cell communication which is essential for healthy energy.*

Keep me posted :)

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You're correct to wonder if the multivitamin is the culprit.

It's not really the multivitamin - what it is the frequency in which he's taking it.

I recommend pausing the Multivitamin One.

In fact, what we can do is switch him over to the Multivitamin One MF and he take that every other day or every 3rd day.

I trained my sons to only take a multivitamin in the morning if they are feeling drained, low mood and need some energy.

If they wake up feeling good and in a good mood, then they don't take a multivitamin.

Consider:

• Optimal Electrolyte: 1 serving upon waking up to get him a boost of healthy energy and hydration.*
• Multivitamin One MF: 1 capsule after his protein breakfast every 3rd day or so.
• Fish Oil: 1 capsule after dinner
• Optimal Magnesium: 1 capsule before bed to support healthy sleep and muscles.*

If his joints are sore, consider Joint Nutrients - 1 capsule before bed to support healthy joints.*

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I hear you. It's nice to have all your labs buttoned up and in range.

I will say that B12 is pretty varying for many people.

High vitamin B12 levels may be associated with SIBO, low glutathione or low folate or high heavy metals to name a few.

Evaluate if you have symptoms of SIBO or low glutathione or high heavy metals or low folate.

You may want to consider:

• Glutathione Plus Lozenge: 1/2 to 1 lozenge upon waking to support healthy glutathione levels and a healthy methylation cycle.*
• Bile Nutrients: 2-4 capsules before dinner to support healthy bile production and bile flow to support healthy microbiome levels in the small intestine.*
• Saccharomyces Boulardii: 1-2 capsules after dinner to support a healthy microbiome.*

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We have a great informative guide coming out soon which will be on the Dopamine Nutrients page.

In short, yes, dopamine levels can absolutely fluctuate - by the day, by the hour, and especially during 'that time of month' due to estrogen spiking and plummeting within a short period of time.

A bit before ovulation, you're focused, motivated, great libido and in a good mood. Then, nearer to ovulation, you're a train wreck - irritable, sore breasts, can't sleep, headaches. Then after ovulation and start of menses, you're sad, unmotivated, low libido and can't think. This all has to do with the relationship of estrogen to dopamine.

As estrogen rises, so does dopamine - and histamine. As estrogen falls, so does dopamine and histamine.

Green tea slows down COMT which increases estrogen and dopamine. So you need to time it with how you're feeling. Use green tea only on days where you are unmotivated, tired, low libido and can't think. On days that are generally good, skip it.

Vegan diet is tough to get the necessary and healthy forms of protein in. Very hard. I'm honestly not a fan of vegan or vegetarian eating styles. I understand the animal side of things - not wanting to kill them - but in terms of our health, eating meat is what we're designed to do - and we feel great when we do - for most of us. Some of us can do well with this eating style but most cannot.

The COMT gene needs:

• magnesium
• healthy methylation
• protein
• healthy amount of activity
• healthy estrogen levels
• good moods and some stimulating things added

I discuss it pretty well in the book.

The key is knowing you can switch from Fast to Slow COMT the same DAY - depending on what's going on, what you're eating, what supplements you're taking.

For example FAST COMT:

• you wake up one morning feeling unmotivated, low libido and a bit low mood. You are in a low dopamine state. You supplement with Dopamine Nutrients to support a healthy dopamine level.* You do this and feel how you want to feel.

• later that day, someone pisses you off, you have a couple glasses of green tea and eat a huge steak. Now you're irritable, flushed, headache and just not happy. Now you're a Slow COMT. You realize this and supplement with Magnesium Plus to support healthy glutamate and dopamine levels. You find that while that helped support healthy dopamine, it was not enough to support healthy histamine levels - which got increased by too much dopamine and estrogen.* So you add in Histamine Nutrients to support healthy histamine levels.* You do this and now you feel a healthy histamine response.*

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You're not the only mother asking.

I may be making a Kids Multivitamin capsule at this point.

Here's what I recommend:

• Optimal Multivitamin: 1 capsule with their protein based breakfast. It's an 8 capsule per serving multivitamin but at 1 capsule, your kids will be getting a lot of key nutrients in a safe amount. I believe they will just need 1 capsule. If you like, and you feel they need more, you can give them 2 capsules with their breakfast. I do not think they will need more than that. If they take too much, they can get headaches and irritable which we certainly don't want.

• Multivitamin One: this is too strong for kids. They will get irritable and headaches.

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It's situational.

The amount of SOD in Multivitamin One is supportive - it's totally fine with medications - all good there.

One needs more SOD, PQQ and glutathione if they are exercising hard and not recovering well or are struggling with inflammation and need to support healthy inflammation.*

The trick with Multivitamin One is to take it when you need and skip it when you don't.

You need it if you wake up feeling sluggish, brain fog and unmotivated as it supports healthy energy and healthy cognition.*

If you wake up feeling good in these areas, you don't need to take the multivitamin.

I highly recommend you consider:

• Glutathione Plus lozenge: 1/2 a lozenge upon waking
• Optimal Electrolyte: 1 serving upon waking

These are foundational pieces which we should all be using to support healthy functioning of our biochemistry.

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Big props to him for swallowing pills like a champ!

The Kids Multivitamin Chewable MF is supportive of all ages. I'd consider starting with 1/2 a chewable after his protein based breakfast. He may do well with 1 chewable. It's pretty potent.

If he prefers swallowing pills vs chewing them, consider Optimal Multivitamin and he will take 1 capsule with his protein based breakfast. This way he is getting 1/8th of the adult serving size which is sufficient most likely as even for adults, I often recommend 2 capsules with breakfast and 2 with lunch - not the 8.

If he is overactive and cannot sit still, consider support healthy acetylcholine levels with Kids Optimal Focus. This is arriving soon. Starting with 1 chewable of this would be a good start.

Fish Oil at 1 capsule after dinner and 1/2 a Glutathione Plus Lozenge upon waking would be supportive for him as well.

Since kids don't drink water often, they're often dehydrated so I'd consider giving him 1/2 to 1 serving of Optimal Electrolyte upon waking and another midday to support healthy hydration.* A hydrated brain works way better. ;)

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The whole TMAO discussion is stirred up by the creators of the TMAO test.

I like the use of Multivitamin One for her as well. I'd consider her taking it every other day - not daily. I don't think she needs it daily.

Make sure she takes it with a protein based breakfast - not on an empty stomach.

Do not take it after 10 am as it may affect her sleep as it may provide her too much healthy energy.*

Here's some information from research essentially saying that TMAO is present in all animals and all humans naturally.

"We detected potential TMA-producing communities in fecal samples from all animals tested, demonstrating that this functional group is omnipresent in the gut across Mammalia. However, those bacteria occupy only a small niche as their abundance was low in all samples (mean cumulative relative abundance of ≤1.2% of total community), except for cntA which was detected at high concentrations in a few samples. In humans, a similar abundance pattern was previously observed."

TMAO is produced in higher numbers by an unhealthy microbiome. If a woman has an unhealthy microbiome, she should be working to improve it. Consider ProBiota HistaminX to support a healthy microbiome.†

People over the age of 50 should use Optimal Focus periodically as well to support healthy focus, healthy memory and healthy muscle function.* Consider 1 capsule a few days a week and she can take it on the off days when not using Multivitamin One.

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I hear you.

I'm gathering feedback from our customers. If we have enough interest, I'll bring it back ;)

Multivitamin One would be too strong.

Thus, a good way to support them is use Optimal Multivitamin.

Give them 1 capsule with a protein based breakfast and that should treat them quite well. Some days they may find they want another capsule around lunch time or they may want 2 capsules with breakfast. That said, 1 capsule should be sufficient most days.

This way they're getting a comprehensive multivitamin but it's not excessively potent.

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That's a niacin flush.

It's not an allergy.

One must take our multivitamins with a MEAL - not just a snack or empty stomach.

Our multivitamins are actually potent and effective which is why one may have a flush - especially if not taking them with a meal.

Most multivitamins use non-flushing niacin which is still a good form of niacin but I don't think it's as good as the flushing form.

One does not flush from niacin if they take it with a meal. Or at least WAY less likely.

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Copper is typically not deficient in most people which is why I didn't include it. Copper can actually be inflammatory in some people which is another reason.

You can take a look at Optimal Man or Multivitamin Plus.

In health,

Fair question.

I base it on how thorough you want support.

The Multivitamin Plus is awesome because it covers so many things. You can also just take 2 capsules with breakfast and 2 with lunch vs taking the full serving size. I often do that with Optimal Man. I usually take 2 capsules with breakfast and skip the 2 capsules for lunch.

I also like the Multivitamin Plus because you can regulate how much nutritional support you need by taking more capsules or less capsules.

With Multivitamin One, it's a great multivitamin that's ready to go in 1 easy to swallow capsule for the day. While this is awesome, it can be too powerful for some people. I often recommend using Multivitamin One just 3 days a week as it is so supportive of healthy overall energy and mood.* This is also excellent for those who do not need the additional support that the Multivitamin Plus provides.

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I'm filling in for Dr. Lynch to answer the influx of questions we are getting.

And yes, his podcasts are great :).

It sounds like your daughter has an imbalance between her dopamine and norepinephrine neurotransmitter levels, which is quite typical for ADHD.

It also sounds like she may have high histamine symptoms such as exercise-induced asthma.

On top of the Multivitamin One I would suggest:
Glutathione Plus
Lithium Orotate
Histamine Nutrients

Try these first. Then Optimal Focus if still needed.

On a side-note: When it comes to the COMT gene, haplotypes are more accurate than single polymorphisms. At StrateGene we look at a well-researched 4 SNP COMT haplotype to determine its speed, so I'm not sure I would put too much faith in just COMT 6269 GG.

Below is an article that may explain it better:
https://support.seekinghealth.com/en-US/my-comt-speed-specifically-v158m-rs4680-was-different-in-a-previous-strategene-report-than-what-is-being-reported-here-in-my-new-strategene-why-is-this-661160

All the best!

Regards,

I recommend he use the Multivitamin Plus and take 1 to 2 capsules with his protein based breakfast.

The Multivitamin One will be too strong for him.

The Multivitamin Plus is perfect because it is an 8 capsule per serving and he can take just 1 to 2 capsules with breakfast and get what he needs.

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Rachel is great ;)

Happy to help with some foundational suggestions.

Consider:

• Gluten free - 100%. You'll be surprised. Give it a go.
• Glutathione Plus lozenges: take 1/2 to 1 lozenge upon waking in the morning
• Optimal Electrolyte: 1/2 to 1 serving in a glass of filtered water upon waking in the morning. And take another serving in the afternoon sometime.
• take your thyroid after the glutathione and before the electrolyte
• Homocysteine Nutrients: 1 capsule with breakfast
• CoQ10: 1 capsule with breakfast
• Gallbladder Nutrients: 2 capsules before dinner
• Fish Oil: 1 capsule after dinner
• ProBiota HistaminX: 1 capsule after dinner
• Vitamin D3+K2: 1 capsule after dinner

Start here. I don't want you taking a multivitamin out of the gate. It's too stimulating. The above is a more successful approach.

Touch base as needed to follow up on what's improved and what still needs help.

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It may yes due to the folate and B12 and some other nutrients.

If you're looking for a multivitamin that supports you overall and healthy skin, consider Skin Nutrients.*

Skin Nutrients is a multivitamin designed for those with problem skin as it supports healthy skin.*
https://www.seekinghealth.com/products/skin-nutrients

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Good for you being there to support her.

During pregnancy, a woman has significantly higher estrogen levels. Then, after pregnancy, the estrogen levels just plummet like a rocket causing lower dopamine.

Consider this after delivery and during breastfeeding:

• Brain Nutrients: 1/2 to 1 lozenge immediately upon waking up in the morning
• Dopamine Nutrients: 1 capsule with a protein based breakfast (eggs, meat, collagen, whey protein)
• Prenatal Essentials: 1 capsule with breakfast
• Fish Oil: 1 capsule after dinner
• Gallbladder Nutrients: 2 capsules before dinner (even without a gallbladder this supports her bile production and bile flow - which is no doubt still not ideal as removal of the gallbladder doesn't resolve that).
• Optimal Electrolyte: sip 1 serving or 2 a day - and sip it over time in a water bottle with filtered water.

This should help immensely for her.

Congratulations on another grandchild! :)

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I recommend a combination of:

• Glutathione Plus Lozenge: 1/2 to 1 lozenge upon waking to support a healthy functioning brain.* High glutamate is associated with dyslexia and low glutathione levels (and high glutathione) is associated with high glutamate. It's key she finds the right balance of glutathione. Take on mornings when her head feels heavy and groggy. If she wakes up feeling great, do not take it.
• Dopamine Nutrients: start with 1 capsule with a protein based breakfast to support healthy attention and motivation.*
• Optimal Electrolyte: sip a serving of this in a glass of filtered water a couple times a day to support healthy hydration.* A 1% dehydrated brain does not work well.
• Kids Chewable Multivitamin MF: give 1/2 a chewable with her protein based breakfast to support overall healthy nutrient levels.* Best to start low vs going full fast. She uses this only on days she feels tired upon waking and low energy and low mood. When she feels good, she doesn't take it.
• ProBiota HistaminX: give 1 capsule after dinner to support a healthy microbiome and healthy histamine levels in the gut.* High histamine and an unhealthy microbiome are associated with a ton of health issues.
• Optimal PC: consider 1 gel capsule after dinner a few nights a week before bed to support healthy phospholipids for her brain.*

I would stop all the other supplements you are giving her EXCEPT the Fish Oil. Keep giving that after dinner.

Be sure she is off her phone at night in bed - and put phone on airplane mode.

WiFi needs to be turned off in the house as well before bed. You can plug in your WiFi router into a christmas tree timer to turn on and off your WiFi based on the times you choose.

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Choline bitartrate is a great choline nutrient that is easy to use in powder form.

Phosphatidylcholine, as found in our Optimal PC, is very sticky and gelatinous which cannot be put into a capsule.

I recommend considering:

• Glutathione Plus: take 1/2 to 1 lozenge of this upon waking - immediately upon waking - to support healthy energy, clear head and healthy detoxification.* You can keep this on your bedstand.
• Optimal Electrolyte: mix 1 scoop in a glass of filtered water and sip upon waking up in the morning to support healthy hydration and healthy energy.* Try this instead of coffee. ;)
• Multivitamin One: take 1 capsule upon waking in the morning with your protein-based breakfast ONLY on mornings where you wake up tired, low mood and needing more support. On days you feel great, in a good mood and good energy, do NOT take it as you will feel overly stimulated.
• Optimal PC: take 1 gel cap before bed a few nights a week. You can chew the gel cap. I like the salty chewy texture.
• ProBiota HistaminX: take 1 capsule after dinner to support a healthy microbiome.* An unhealthy microbiome makes a compound called TMAO which comes from choline and bad bacteria mixed together. By supporting a healthy gut microbiome, you're supporting healthy TMAO levels.*

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This is too strong for your kids.

I recommend considering Multivitamin Plus and taking 1 capsule of this for your kids. I recommend this because it is 8 capsules per serving and they would be getting 1/8th of the serving size.
https://www.seekinghealth.com/products/multivitamin-plus

It's a great combination of nutrients.

The capsules are somewhat on the large end but many kids should be able to swallow it.

Worst case scenario, you can open a capsule and put the contents in a bite of organic applesauce or so.

In health,

I recommend taking it with a protein based meal - and breakfast or lunch is best.

Have some meat with it.

Niacin flushing also tends to go away after a few times of taking the supplement. The body can only flush so much for various reasons.

Flushing is a healthy response to niacin.

In health,

Great question.

I'll say this:

Your body is complex with 18,000 genes operating with each other and all demanding different things at different times in healthy amounts.

If we deprive one enzyme of a particular nutrient, then other enzymes that depend on it fail to perform.

We have to look at the body from the 100,000 foot view at times and not microscopically.

In this situation, vitamin E should be used and used in a healthy amount - as found in this multivitamin.

I recommend using the Multivitamin One on days where you need healthy energy, healthy mood and healthy cognitive function.*

Skip it on days when you wake up quite rested and ready to go. I have found that most people do well with taking this every other day or just a few days a week with a protein-based breakfast.

For estrogen dominance, consider supporting healthy estrogen levels with DIM+I3C. Take 1 after dinner.

I'd also consider taking 2 capsules of Gallbladder Nutrients before dinner to support healthy bile production and healthy bile flow.* This is essential for healthy estrogen levels, healthy sleep and healthy mood - and healthy bowel movements.*

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The demand for it skyrocketed and our wholesale distribution channels took a lot of it.

We have more coming very soon.

It's in our warehouse waiting for 3rd party testing results.

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MecobalActive is methylcobalamin.
https://www.knowde.com/stores/healthtech-bioactives-s-l-u/brands/mecobalactive

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I recommend using the Kids Multivitamin Chewable instead.

This way you get the nutrients you need in the way you want them.

You can open the capsule of Multivitamin One and mix in a bite of food but it will taste horribly.

1 of the Kids Multivitamin Chewable provides significant amount of nutrients. Then you can take another 1 chewable at lunch. Or, if you like, you can take 2 chewables with breakfast.

Here is the Kids Multivitamin Chewable
https://www.seekinghealth.com/products/kids-multivitamin-chewable

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Yes you may.

Take the D3+K2 with food - any time of day or night. Whatever you prefer.

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