Optivite PMT Formula 180s

A high potency women's formula of minerals and vitamins, as mentioned in Fertility, Cycles and Nutrition by Marilyn Shannon (www.ccli.org) . Formulated for the woman who is experiencing PMS symptoms or has a short luteal phase, which normally contributes to infertility unrelated to an organic disease or condition. See Vita PMS for our private label economical comparison product.

Optivite, Androvite and Gynovite are certified as: FREE from the following: gluten (wheat), animal products, glucose, sucrose, fructose, lactose, starch, calcium sulfate, calcium phosphate, calcium stearate, aluminum salts, aluminum hydroxide (lakes), yeast bases, fish oil, corn, dairy products and artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Amino acids used in the chelation of minerals and traces elements are derived from the hydrolysis of soybean proteins. The flavor in these 3 products is from natural mint. The coating is from riboflavin (Vit B2).

Optivite^® PMT is the first multivitamin - multimineral supplement formulated for use by women with Premenstrual tension syndromes (PMTS). Available to PMTS sufferers over the past 20 years, Optivite^® underwent several clinical studies published in peer-reviewed medical journals: 3 open trials _(1-3) and 2 double blind placebo-controlled studies _(4,5).
     A 50% reduction of PMTS complaints has been observed in those studies following 1 to 3 months on this supplement.
     When 313 PMTS sufferers were followed for up to 5 years on this program, an interesting observation was that the number of tablets of Optivite required to maintain the improvement in PMTS complaints decreased over time: 5.2 + 0.36 tablets between 2 and 6 months: 4.8 + 0.6 tablets between 7 and 12 months: 4.3 + 0.48 tablets between 13 and 24 months and 3.2 + 0.34 tablets over 24 months ₍₁₎.
     With over 100,000 women on this program during the first 5 years of availability of Optivite^®, not a single documented case of Vitamin A toxicity and peripheral neuropathy due to Vitamin B-6 has been reported ₍₁₎.
     Optivite^® is recommended as part of a total dietary program to obtain best results _(6,7).

1] Abraham, G.E., Rumley, R.E., The Role of Nutrition in Managing the Premenstrual Tension Syndromes, J. Rep. Med., 32:405, 1987.
2] Goei, G.S., Abraham, G.E., Effect of a Nutritional Supplement, Optivite^®, on Symptoms of Premenstrual Tension, J. Rep. Med., 28:527, 1983.
3] Fuchs, N., Hakim, M., Abraham, G.E., The Effect of a Nutritional Supplement, Optivite^® for Women, on Premenstrual Tension Syndromes: Effect on blood chemistry and serum steroid levels during the medluteal phase, J. Appl. Nut., 37:1, 1985.
4] Chakmakjian, Z.H., Higgins, C.E., Abraham, G.E., The Effect of a Nutritional Supplement, Optivite^® for Women, on Premenstrual Tension Syndromes: Effect of symptomatology, using a double blind crossover design, J. Appl. Nut., 37:12, 1985.
5] London, R.S., Bradley, L., Chiamori, N.Y., Effect of a Nutritional Supplement on Premenstrual Symptomatology in Women with Premenstrual Syndrome: A Double-Blind Longitudinal Study, J. Am. Coll. Nut., 10:494-499, 1991.
6] Abraham, G.E., Nutrition and the Premenstrual Tension Syndromes, J. Appl. Nut., 36:103, 1984.
7] Abraham, G.E., Nutritional Factors in the Etiology of the Premenstrual Tension Syndromes, J. Rep. Med., 28:446, 1983.

SUGGESTED USE:

2-6 Tablets/day as part of the dietary program described in the brochure inside bottle, or as directed by a physician.

WARNING:

1. Do not use if outer seal is broken.
2. if pregnant or lactating, consult physician before use.
3. Do not exceed 6 tablets a day.
4. If taking any prescription drug, consult physician before use.
5. Do not use for pernicious anemia, or if you have hemochromatosis or hemosiderosis.
6. Read brochure inside bottle before use.