The word vitamin
The word vitamin was coined in 1912 by the Polish biochemist Casimir Funk. He believed that the substances that prevented beriberi and scurvy were all amines, and called them vital amines. When it turned out that by no means all vitamins are amines, the final e was dropped in English, but the name stuck.
Made in the United States
Seeking Health has Multivitamin One made in the United States according to GMP. The minerals are included as bisglycinate chelate, selenium as SelenoExcell® selenium yeast, folate as Quatrefolic® and calcium folinate and B12 as MecobalActive®. The capsule is plant-based.
Facts about this formula
This single capsule contains no vitamin C, calcium, magnesium or iron. They simply would not fit; per daily dose they are too bulky. The lutein comes from marigold, Tagetes erecta.
Multivitamin One from Seeking Health
Seeking Health Multivitamin One is a multivitamin that provides a wide variety of nutrients in highly absorbable or active forms. Unlike other Seeking Health multivitamins, this formula contains all of the daily essential vitamins, minerals, trace elements and other nutrients in just one capsule. This means that you only need to take this food supplement once a day. Seeking Health Multivitamin One contains, among other things, bioactive methylated B vitamins, including methylcobalamin and methylfolate.
One Daily formula for every day
Seeking Health Multivitamin One contains vitamins A, B6 and D, selenium and zinc to support the immune system, B vitamins, iodine and manganese to promote energy metabolism and vitamin D to support bones, teeth and muscles. In addition, B vitamins contribute to a clear mind and support the nervous system. The added substance lutein supports the condition of the eye and may have an antioxidant effect in the body. LifePQQ™ is a unique antioxidant and SOD (superoxide dismutase) is an enzyme found in all living cells. The minerals and trace elements in this multivitamin are easily absorbable forms. The formula also contains vitamin B12 in its coenzyme forms methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, also known as the active forms of vitamin B12.
Evolution of epigenetics
Epigenetics is a science that has changed and evolved considerably in recent years. We are increasingly realising that DNA or our genetic predisposition does not pull all the strings, but that it is the 'epigenomes' that actually control the DNA by switching certain genes 'on' or 'off'. We may have mapped our entire DNA, but that is far from the end of it. After all, our DNA is comparable to a computer, whereby it is up to the software (the epigenomes) how the computer is being used. The most important epigenetic processes in our body are the methylation processes, and in particular DNA methylation. A lot of research is currently being done into the influence of nutrition and lifestyle on our epigenomes and to what extent this influence can also be passed on to future generations. The science of epigenetics therefore studies the changes in gene expression, which do not, however, cause changes in the DNA sequence itself.
Benefits
Carefully formulated multivitamin consisting of essential nutrients in easily absorbable and active forms. Developed in a powerful and simplified formula that requires only 1 capsule to be taken per day. Vitamins A, B6, D, selenium and zinc support the immune system. B vitamins promote energy metabolism, support the nervous system and contribute to a clear mind. Vitamin D supports bones, teeth and muscles. Lutein supports the condition of the eye (health claim pending European approval). Free from milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts, wheat and artificial colours and flavours and suitable for vegetarians.
The process of methylation
Methylation is one of the most important and most intriguing biochemical processes in our body. There is currently a lot of research into it and various studies indicate that there is probably a connection between the ability to methylate and health. The methylation process takes place trillions of times every minute in all cells of our body and has an influence on, among other things, energy production, DNA regeneration, hormone production and repair and recovery activities. In fact, methylation is a controlled transfer of a methyl group to mainly proteins, amino acids, enzymes and DNA. Substances capable of donating a methyl group are called methyl donors, such as B vitamins, vitamin C, biotin, zinc, folic acid and betaine. Methyl groups facilitate the on and off switches of our DNA and therefore play an important role in the gene expression of our DNA. This makes them one of the most researched molecules in epigenetics.
Epigenetics and Seeking Health
The term epigenetics was coined in 1942 by biologist Conrad Waddington to describe the phenomenon that genes can be switched on or off under the influence of environmental factors. In epigenetic modifications, the function of a gene changes without its code changing, as when a piece of music is played by different musicians; the notes are the same, but they sound different. In this way, two people who are genetically identical can still be very different epigenetically. This is the basis for the health programme of Ben Lynch of Seeking Health. By tracing the markings around the DNA that can switch genes on or off and influencing them with the help of nutrition, supplements and lifestyle adjustments, Lynch states that we can, as it were, 'clean up our dirty genes' and influence our gene expression.
About Seeking Health
From a young age, Ben Lynch, founder of Seeking Health, has been interested in the relationship between health and gene expression, and he studied natural medicine, molecular biology and epigenetics, among other subjects. In his book Dirty Genes he describes how the cause of countless health problems can lie in having 'dirty' genes, and he shows how you can optimise the functioning of your genes through the right diet and lifestyle. In recent years he has helped thousands of clients, doctors and healthcare professionals to apply these insights, and he is currently the most consulted expert in the field of epigenetics.
