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Formula IV®—Bottle
120 capsules, case wt. 4.9 lbs.
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Complementary Products
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There’s more to nutrition than just vitamins and minerals. As important as these
nutrients are to optimal health, others play equally important roles. Original
and unique, GNLD’s Formula IV is more than just a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
It’s the first multi-factor food supplement to provide vitamins and related food
factors, minerals, protein, and enzymes, as well as lipids and sterols. First
developed in the 1950s, Formula IV with Tre-en-en® Grain
Concentrates has provided people throughout the world with decades of nutritional
assurance at the cellular level.
Exclusive Tre-en-en® Grain Concentrates form the basis for this complete, natural whole-food supplement.
More than a multi-vitamin, a unique multi-factor whole-food supplement with vitamins (including 400 mcg of folic acid), minerals, lipids & sterols, and enzymes.
Supported by research which shows that adequate amounts of lipids and sterols promote better nutrient utilization, cardiovascular development, and increased endocrine activity.*
With natural coloring and preservative-free.
Phyto-Enzyme Blend: Exclusive plant-sourced enzymes support easy digestion and absorption of supplemented nutrients.
* Percent Daily values
are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Values not established |
SUGGESTED USE: (Adults) 2 capsules daily with meals.
Gelatin, glycerin, wax, water, hydrolyzed collagen protein, titanium dioxide and natural color. Contains soy, wheat, and fish (pollack and skipjack).
Q. How did GNLD come up with the balance of nutrients in Formula IV®
and Formula IV® Plus? What is the rationale for the mix of ingredients?
A. Formula IV and Formula IV Plus are not just your average vitamin
and mineral supplements; they're multi-factor food supplements, designed formulated
to feed the cells of your body.
When we first introduced Formula IV, it was originally intended to help fill in
the nutritional gaps that can occur with the diets of everyday people. Today this
basic premise still holds true; the times have changed, but our bodies are still
biologically the same. As a matter of fact, the mix of nutrients contained within
Formula IV, and our newer Formula IV Plus, is more valid today than ever before.
Our contemporary lifestyle and dietary habits have created a greater need for
the exact nutrients that are found in these two products. We have known from the
beginning that Formula IV includes those nutrients that are beneficial to achieving
optimum health, and it is truly in a class all its own. This holds true for Formula
IV Plus, as well. Moreover, consuming Formula IV and Formula IV Plus really is
more similar to eating food than simply taking a multi-vitamin supplement.
Unlike multi-vitamin products that often provide "megadoses" of certain
nutrients, Formula IV and Formula IV Plus provide a balance of nutrients that
is considered optimal for the vast majority of people. For those individuals who
desire specific combinations of certain nutrients, we offer a wide variety of
products to meet each individual's unique needs; a perfect example would be our
Daily Vitality Packs, which utilize Formula IV Plus as their core supplement.
At the foundation of Formula IV and Formula IV Plus is our exclusive Tre-en-en
Grain Concentrates. The Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates contained within these two
products help to support the body in its utilization of nutrients critical to
sustain health and vitality. Lipids and sterols are the building blocks for every
cell membrane in the human body. Sterols are a class of lipids which include precursors
of certain hormones and precursors of vitamin D produced naturally in the body.
Without properly balanced lipid/sterol levels, cells can become malnourished,
which can lead to cellular fatigue. Sterols and lipids also play a vital role
in the assimilation of nutrients by the cell.
Q. Why aren't the minerals in Formula IV or Formula IV Plus chelated?
A. Time tested and proven to be effective and highly bioavailable,
Formula IV and Formula IV Plus were developed as multi-factor whole food supplements,
with Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates, to support optimal cellular nutrition. These
GNLD exclusives have remained unchanged. Chelation mineral technology came after
Formula IV's introduction, however since both Formula IV and Formula IV Plus have
a long history of effectiveness in supporting optimal health through cellular
nutrition, we have no need or desire to change them.
Q. Is there any gamma linolenic acid in Formula IV or Formula IV Plus?
A. Formula IV and Formula IV Plus contain linoleic acid which
can be converted to gamma-linolenic acid by the body during metabolism. GNLD does
not add gamma-linolenic acid to any of our products, including Formula IV and
Formula IV Plus. The body will naturally produce gamma-linolenic acid from linoleic
acid, an important component of Formula IV and Formula IV Plus.
Q. What makes Formula IV green?
A. The green color in Formula IV is derived from the natural
vegetable pigment, chlorophyll.
Q. What information do we have on the initial studies done on Formula
IV? Was it a government grant study?
A. The research that eventually led to the development of Formula
IV began in 1946 at a hospital in Southern California. The focus of the research
was on the relationship of endocrine function to reports of chronic fatigue. The
results of many studies led researchers to the role of lipids in cell function;
and that in turn led to the development of Tre-en-en Concentrates. Formula IV
was developed as a multi-factor nutritional supplement, designed to work with
the lipids and sterols provided by Tre-en-en. Now the cornerstone of our “Energy
Program,” Formula IV (and now also Formula IV Plus) have been credited with
giving literally thousands of consumers more energy, vitality, and a general feeling
of health and wellness!
Q. I read somewhere that it is not good to take iron in a multi-supplement
formula. If this is true, then why is iron in Formula IV?
A. We’re not sure why anyone would have stated that iron
should not be part of a multivitamin supplement. Iron-deficient diets are still
widespread in our population and anemia remains a common health concern. For this
reason, Formula IV was formulated to contain a sufficient amount of iron to assure
that an adequate and healthy amount of this nutrient is supplied through supplementation.
Additionally, Formula IV has been specifically formulated to maximize digestion
and absorption of iron. If you are concerned about iron intake and would like
an iron-free option, consider Formula IV Plus for your supplementation needs.
Q. What are the sources for all the ingredients in Formula IV and Formula
IV Plus?
A. Formula IV and Formula IV Plus are not just vitamin and mineral
supplements; they are multi-factor food supplements, chock-full of whole food
ingredients. Besides containing many of the important vitamins and minerals missing
from our diets, they also contain our exclusive Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates.
Tre-en-en is the largest component of Formula IV and Formula IV Plus, and the
sources are listed on the label, as are many of the other sources of the nutrients
used in these products. For example, fish liver oil, the source of vitamin A and
vitamin D, is on the Formula IV label. Our approach to product formulation is
to always look first to nature for 100% natural, whole food ingredients from the
human food chain. Because some natural ingredients are weak, unstable, or unavailable,
for some products we next look to natural concentrates or isolates to achieve
our formulation goals. Lastly, if the two previous steps don’t deliver the
effect we need, then we will select additional pure pharmaceutical-grade ingredients
from a list of safe, low-allergy components. These are components which been shown
by research to function effectively, providing superior bioavailabilty and overall
nutritional excellence. This approach allows us to keep consistent with both nature’s
blueprint and the latest scientific nutritional research. It is this approach
to excellence that has contributed to GNLD’s distinction and success in
the nutrition industry.
Q. Would the yeast in Formula IV and Formula IV Plus affect people with
yeast allergies?
A. GNLD uses the unique whole-food source of yeast known as Saccharomyces
cerevisiae, in Formula IV and Formula IV Plus. This special strain of yeast is
“biologically bound” and highly concentrated in B-vitamins and other
natural nutritional cofactors. This biologically bound yeast is grown specifically
for nutritional application, and through a special process of growing, harvesting,
and drying, a naturally high-potency B-vitamin source material is obtained. This
is not a living yeast but rather (like the other food-based components in our
nutritional products) it is an organic nutrient source that has been harvested
and dried. And, as you may be aware, yeast has a long history of safe use, and
has been used for decades by people as a source of supplemental nutrition.
Q. What are Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates?
A. At the foundation of Formula IV and Formula IV Plus is Tre-en-en
Grain Concentrates. This unique and exclusive whole-food blend of extracts from
wheat, rice, and soy "feeds your cells" with important phytonutrients.
Developed and introduced by GNLD in 1958, Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates is the
original phytonutrient supplement. It provides phyto-lipids, including omega-6
and omega-3 fatty acids essential for optimum health and cellular function, plus
the plant sterols beta-sitosterol, gamma-oryzanol, stimasterol and campesterol.
Besides optimizing cellular nutrition, plant sterols may have other beneficial
effects as well. These include reducing cholesterol levels, lowering the risk
of atheroscelerosis and inhibiting tumors. Octacosanol, which is a closely related
component, is also included to aid in critical biological functions.
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Packaged with safety seal.
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