Meta-Fem, Thorne Research

Product Name: Meta-Fem

Manufacturer: Thorne Research
Item #: VMW
Content: 240 VegiCaps

Check Price >>

a comprehensive vitamin-mineral supplement for women over 40

provides the active forms of folic acid – L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate and folinic acid in a balanced 1:1 ratio
contains more calcium and magnesium in the highly absorbable citrate-malate form
provides the active, readily usable forms of vitamins B6 and B2
use in conjunction with Meta-Balance for additional support during menopause*
provides botanical support for a healthy hormone balance*

Product Information
The keystone of every nutritional product line is a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement. At Thorne, we believe this is the starting point for every individual's supplementation needs and that these products should contain all the essential nutrients. We also believe that by using the purest, most bioavailable raw materials – those without unnecessary additives and preservatives – every individual's outcome will be optimized.

Women who are peri- or postmenopausal need vitamins and minerals for maintenance of healthy bones, as well as specific nutritional support for hormonal changes they are experiencing.* Meta-Fem is a complete dietary supplement for women of either peri- or postmenopausal age.* It contains more calcium than our other multi formulas because women need more absorbable calcium and other nutrients that support good bone health.* Meta-Fem features calcium citrate-malate (shown to be significantly better absorbed than calcium carbonate or oyster shell calcium*). Meta-Fem also contains 1,600 IU of pure vitamin D in a full daily dose to help maintain bone and immune health.* Meta-Fem contains no iron, as the need for iron usually lessens as a woman enters menopause.* If a woman in the perimenopausal period is experiencing abnormally heavy menses, it is recommended that she take Nutri-Fem or add a blood-building formula such as Ferrasorb.*

In addition, specific nutrients and botanicals have been added with the special needs of this population of women in mind. Wild yam provides phytoprogesterone-like effects, while dong quai has been used in traditional Chinese medicine, along with other herbs, for the control of vasomotor symptoms of menopause.* Hesperidin methyl chalcone is also included because of its potential to ease hot flashes.* While these additions to Meta-Fem may lessen the occurrence of uncomfortable symptoms associated with menopause, it has been designed to be used in conjunction with Meta-Balance for additional menopause support.*

Suggested Use:
Take 4-8 capsules daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner.

WARNINGS
Vitamin C can cause diarrhea in some individuals in large doses, which can vary from person to person and resolves when the amount is reduced.

Gas, bloating, or diarrhea may occur in some individuals taking magnesium supplements. This can occur at varying amounts depending on the individual and resolves when the amount is reduced.

INTERACTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS
As vitamin K interferes with the effect of anticoagulant drugs (like Coumadin), the concurrent use of these agents should be avoided.

Folinic acid and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate supplementation is not recommended concurrent with methotrexate cancer therapy, as they can interfere with methotrexate's anti-neoplastic activity; however, these folate sources have not been shown to interfere with the anti-inflammatory activity of methotrexate. An individual taking methotrexate for psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis can safely take a supplement containing folate.

Supplement Facts (Meta-Fem)
Container Size 240 VegiCaps
Serving Size 8 VegiCaps

	Amount Per 8 VegiCaps	Content	%DV

	Vitamin A (12,500 IU from Mixed Carotenes and 2,500 IU as Palmitate)	15000IU
	Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)	850 mg
	Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3)	1600 IU
	Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl)	400 IU
	Vitamin K (as Vitamin K1)	100 mcg
	Thiamin (as Thiamin HCl)	40 mg
	Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium)	11 mg
	Niacin (130 mg as Niacinamide and 30 mg as Niacin)	160 mg
	Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate)	16.9 mg
	Folate (500 mcg as Calcium Folinate and 500 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt)	1 mg
	Vitamin B12 (225 mcg as Adenosylcobalamin and 225 mcg as Methylcobalamin)	450 mcg
	Biotin	400 mcg
	Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate)	413 mg
	Calcium (as Calcium Citrate-Malate)	600 mg
	Iodine (as Potassium Iodide)	225 mcg
	Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate-Malate)	300 mg
	Zinc (as Zinc Picolinate)	15 mg
	Selenium (as Selenium Picolinate)	200 mcg
	Copper (as Copper Picolinate)	1.5 mg
	Manganese (as Manganese Picolinate)	6 mg
	Chromium (as Chromium Chelidamate Arginate)*	200 mcg
	Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Picolinate)	100 mcg
	Potassium (as Potassium Citrate-Malate)	90 mg
	Choline Citrate	100 mg
	Dong Quai extract (root) (Angelica sinensis)	100 mg
	Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone	75 mg
	Wild Yam (root) (Dioscorea villosa)	50 mg
	Boron (as Boron Picolinate)	4 mg
	Vanadium (as Vanadium Picolinate)	100 mcg

	Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide. *Thorne's trade name for Chromium (4 oxopyridine,2,6-dicarboxylate, arginate) is UltraChrome®. Its use in this product is protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,665,385. Angelica PE 6:1

	% Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. * Daily Value (DV) not established.