Being Well at Hillcrest

This high-potency multiple vitamin/mineral supplement is formulated for the special nutritional needs of people who have had weight loss surgery. Maintaining adequate nutritional intake from food alone is often not possible after surgery. Reduced food intake and poor absorption can result in deficiencies that can jeopardize health. It is imperative to begin taking supplemental nutrients upon your return home after surgery and to continue taking them throughout your life. However, studies show that standard multivitamins or children’s chewable multivitamins do not adequately meet the enhanced requirements or compensate for absorption problems after surgery. This daily supplement overcomes these issues by providing extra-strength amounts of nutrients in forms that are readily absorbed and efficiently used by the body. This product contains: • 28 essential vitamins, minerals, and trace elements • Higher potency amounts compared to standard multivitamins • More complete “families” of nutrients such as vitamin A and E for balance and safety • Higher vitamin D than regular multivitamins to support bones and general health • Folate, B12, and other B vitamins in bioactive forms that are more readily utilized • Essential minerals in easy-to-absorb forms that are gentle on the digestive system • Extra iron in a well-tolerated form that does need stomach acid for absorption Easy-to-Swallow Capsule The capsules are medium-size vegetarian two-piece capsules that are more comfortably swallowed compared to larger capsules. The capsules can be pulled apart and contents mixed in food or beverage if desired. Free of Common Additives This product is made without lactose, starch, or other fillers that can cause digestive intolerance. It is free of wheat and milk (potential allergens) and contains no artificial flavors, preservatives, or colorings. Suggested Use: 4 capsules daily with food. Some nutritional deficiencies can occur within a year after surgery. Others may take years to develop. You may not know you have developed a deficiency, as there may be no visible signs or symptoms. However, because certain nutrient deficits can lead to irreversible nerve and tissue damage, taking high potency amounts of vitamins and minerals daily throughout your life is a critical part of your postsurgical care. This product was made in a GMP and ISO 9001:2008 registered facility. Supplement Facts Serving Size 4 Capsules • Servings Per Container 30 Amount Per 4 Capsules % Daily Value Amount Per 4 Capsules % Daily Value Vitamin A (50% (3,500 IU) as vitamin A palmitate and 7,000 IU 140% 50% (3,500 IU) as natural carotenes (alpha, beta, beta-cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, and lutein) from D. salina) Vitamin C (as L-ascorbic acid USP) 180 mg 300% Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 1,000 IU 250% Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate plus natural 90 IU 300% mixed tocopherols d-beta, d-delta, d-gamma) from soy Vitamin K1 (as phytonadione) 80 mcg 100% Thiamine (75% as thiamine hydrochloride 12 mg 800% and 25% as benfotiamine) Riboflavin (69% as riboflavin and 31% as 5.1 mg 300% riboflavin 5’-phosphate) Niacin (75% as niacinamide USP and 25% as niacin USP) 40 mg 200% Vitamin B6 (67% as pyridoxine hydrochloride and 33% 6 mg 300% as pyridoxal 5’-phosphate) Folate (as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate) 800 mcg** 200% Vitamin B12 (80% as methylcobalamin and 250 mcg 4167% 20% as 5-adenosylcobalamin) Biotin USP 600 mcg 200% Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate USP) 20 mg 200% Calcium (as calcium citrate) 100 mg 10% Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate chelate***) 45 mg 250% Iodine (from potassium iodide and kelp) 150 mcg 100% Magnesium (as magnesium glycinate chelate***) 100 mg 25% Zinc (as zinc glycinate chelate***) 15 mg 100% Selenium (as selenium amino acid complex) 70 mcg 100% Copper (as copper gluconate) 2 mg 100% Manganese (as manganese glycinate chelate***) 2 mg 100% Chromium (as chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate***) 120 mcg 100% Molybdenum (as molybdenum glycinate chelate***) 75 mcg 100% Boron (as boron aspartate-citrate) 2 mg * Vanadium (as bisglycinato oxovanadium) 50 mcg * Choline (as choline bitartrate) 10 mg * Inositol 25 mg