Longevity Women's Formula
Pure Essence Labs
Overview
Longevity Women's Formula delivers a comprehensive array of vitamins and minerals at what appear to be effective doses. The inclusion of various herbal and mushroom complexes aims to provide additional benefits beyond basic nutrition, though the efficacy of some of these proprietary blends is less clear due to potential underdosing of individual components within the complex.
The Good
Comprehensive Nutrient Profile: Delivers a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals at efficacious doses.
Targeted Women’s Health Support: Includes ingredients traditionally used to support women's hormonal balance and vitality.
Immune System Enhancement: Features multiple mushroom extracts and other factors known for immune-modulating properties.
The Bad
Potential Underdosing of Specific Botanicals: While complexes contain many beneficial herbs and mushrooms, the individual amounts (e.g., 20-60mg for many medicinal mushrooms and certain herbs) may be suboptimal for primary therapeutic effects.
Complex Herb-Drug Interactions: The extensive list of botanical ingredients increases the potential for interactions with prescription medications, especially those affecting hormones or blood clotting (e.g., Dong Quai).
High Doses of B Vitamins: Some B vitamins are provided at very high percentages of daily value (e.g., Thiamin, Riboflavin, B-6 at 2000% DV), which, while generally safe, might be unnecessary or cause minor side effects in sensitive individuals.
Is it for you?
Best For: Women seeking comprehensive nutritional support, women experiencing hormonal imbalances, women looking for anti-aging support
Skip If: You are pregnant or nursing without consulting a doctor, or have known allergies to common supplement ingredients.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
10000 IUVitamin C
150 mgVitamin D
600 IUVitamin E
200 IUThiamin
30 mgRiboflavin
34 mgNiacin
100 mgVitamin B-6
40 mgFolate
800 mcgVitamin B12
200 mcgBiotin
1 mgPantothenic Acid
100 mgCalcium
225 mgIron
18 mgIodine
150 mcgMagnesium
275 mgZinc
15 mgSelenium
200 mcgCopper
1 mgManganese
2 mgChromium
200 mcgMolybdenum
75 mcgPotassium
30 mgImmune Factors
200 mgCordyceps
60 mgReishi
20 mgAgaricus Blazei
20 mgMaitake
20 mgCoriolus Versicolor
20 mgShiitake
20 mgAloe Vera
20 mgSpirulina Powder
500 mgPhasophyta/Rhodophyta Kelp
37.5 mgChlorophyll
5 mgShatavari
60 mgCodonopsis
60 mgBai-Zhu Atractylodes
60 mgLongan Arils
40 mgDong Quai
40 mgChinese Peony
20 mgPrepared Rehmannia
20 mgSichuan Lovage
20 mgJujube
20 mgHow to Use
Typically, take 2-4 capsules daily with meals, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Daily
Morning
With food
Who Should Use This
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